Lincoln SpectorContributing Editor, PCWorld
Freelance journalist (and sometimes humorist) Lincoln Spector has been writing about tech longer than he would care to admit. A passionate cinephile, he also writes the Bayflicks.net movie blog.
Speed up Windows 10 for free: Tips for a faster PC
Give your Windows PC a free performance boost with these 9 tips.
Partitions allow you to segment a single drive for separating programs from files or installing a second OS.
What to do when your ethernet won't connect
A wired connection should be simple plug-and-play, but all too often that's not the case. Here's what to do if your ethernet connection seems dead.
How to create an image backup in Windows 10 and restore it, if need be
There's no better way to protect your Windows installation than creating an image backup. Here's what you need to know in Windows 10.
2 ways to control Windows 10 automatic updates
Windows 10 auto updates whether you want it to or not…you can stop that behavior, as long as you know the trick.
When your computer reboots itself over and over again
Something is rotten in the state of your Windows PC. Here's how to deal with a computer that keeps rebooting.
Your PC boots, gets to the Windows desktop, then freezes. Now what?
It might take some sleuthing to find out what's freezing up your computer, but these tips will help.
What to do when your laptop's touchpad stops working
The touchpad built into your laptop no longer responds to your fingers. Here's what to do about it.
Convert text to image, and image to text
Follow these steps to turn text into a .jpg. We'll also explain how to convert an image back into text.
What's in the hidden Windows AppData Folder, and how to find it if you need it
You know about Documents and other libraries. But some important data files are stored in the difficult-to-access AppData folder. Here's what you need to know.
If you forgot your Windows admin password, try this
That Windows admin password is pretty important. If you lose track of it, though, all is not lost. You just have to wiggle in through the virtual back door.
How to get out of Windows Safe Mode
Safe Mode is a useful tool, but it's meant to be temporary. If your Windows computer is stuck in Safe Mode, these instructions will help get it out.
How to change your email address without losing your friends
Change your email address with minimal fuss by following these steps, from phasing out your old account to protecting your new one.
How to boot into Windows 10's Safe Mode
Sometimes you have to boot your computer into Windows' stripped-down Safe Mode. But with Windows 10, that gets complicated.
How to stream media from your PC to your HDTV over Wi-Fi
Do you want to stream TV and movies from your PC to your TV? Here's our PC-to-TV media streaming guide.
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