For businesses, reformatting a computer's hard drive is often a necessary evil; viruses and spyware, for example, can devastate the operating system and the only option left is to start over fresh.

Reformatting a computer wipes the data stored on its hard drive, allowing for a clean installation of the system and programs. (In fact, you are technically reformatting the hard drive, so ...

When a computer gets old or when you are handing it over, you must delete everything on the computer. As a matter of fact, it is important that you also securely wipe the computer so the files are not ...

There are tons of reasons why you might need to reformat your Mac: It’s slowing down, filling up with too many unneeded files to delete manually or suffering from major technical issues that can’t be ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

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Strange pop-ups, unexpected apps and a mind-of-its-own webcam? Here’s how to tell if your computer has been hacked—and what to do about it. Internet users with lackluster security aren’t the only ones ...

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Computer screens differ. So, advice on the best way to clean them differs, too, depending on the type of screen you have and how dirty it is. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to clean and ...