A subnet mask is a way of telling your computer or router what network addresses are local and which are remote.

Facial recognition and fingerprint ID are quick, convenient approaches to signing into or unlocking your devices. But are they safe enough?

You already know what it is. The trick is to remember to do it in the frustration of the moment.

There are many different tools for encryption. The right one depends on what you're attempting to accomplish.

When you start Windows, many programs start automatically as well. Some of them don't need to.

It's possible to have an email address that does not need to change each time you change internet providers.

Windows Explorer is the workhorse behind the Windows user interface. I'll cover what to look for when it crashes.

Slow Domain Name System (DNS) lookups can affect your apparent internet speed. Your ISP should provide fast DNS, but there are alternatives.

Using a different password for every login is crucial -- and it doesn't have to be difficult.

Free software exists for reasons ranging from pure altruism to pure deceit.