How-To on Hardware Systems

How to Recover From a Twitter Hack

No more excuses! Microsoft, Google, and Facebook make it easy to improve your account security with two-factor authentication. Here's how.

12 Must-Do PC Tasks

The excuses end here! Get your PC into tip-top shape by performing these 12 simple tweaks.

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad

The entire process is simple and takes about 10 to 20 minutes

How to Choose a Mobile Charger

Shopping for a juice box for your travel gear? Make sure you do the right math before choosing one.

Samsung Galaxy S III: 10 Must-Know Tips and Tricks

The new Samsung Galaxy S III is one of the hottest Android phones on the market. Al Sacco shares a pile of valuable SGS3 tips and tricks that will help new owners customize the device, take screen shots, watch video while using other apps or surfing the Web, launch voice-activated features and more.

Should I Update My BIOS?

Should a PC's BIOS, like an operating system or an antivirus, be kept up to date?

5 Steps to Better Manage Your Data

Businesses today store 2.2 zettabytes of data, according to a new report by Symantec, and that total is growing at a rapid clip. To control and leverage this information, you need to focus on managing it, not the device or data center.

Edit Office Documents on Your Smartphone

We show you which apps are best for editing documents on your smartphone.

How to Choose a Server for Your Small Business

Thinking of buying a server for your growing business, but don't know where to start?

How to use Brushes in iPhoto for iOS

iPhoto for iOS is not only a joy to use, it's easy to learn—even if you've never used the desktop version of iPhoto '11.