The steps you should take right after unboxing your new computer to save time, frustration, effort, and data loss later.

I don't think much of the Windows backup utility--but any backup is better than no backup. Let's take a look at how to use it.

There are several approaches to exchanging messages via text, ranging from traditional SMS text messaging to many popular messaging applications and services.

My new machine was ready! I'll show you where it came from, and the laundry list of things I did first.

Recovery from an unbootable machine isn't as daunting as it sounds... with a little preparation.

Uninstalling a program is pretty easy. Uninstalling it completely, on the other hand, can be a challenge.

Microsoft Edge has a bad reputation as an under-powered web browser. That's all about to change.

Hacking into someone's account is often seen as an answer to some problem. In reality, all it does is open a much larger can of worms and put you at more risk.

Looking carefully at how I use my computer, and with help from my chosen manufacturer, I've configured my new desktop machine.

Windows Update can get confused or stuck. I'll review ways to fix Windows Update, including what I refer to as the "nuclear option".