While Microsoft might be revved up about getting people onto Windows 10 as fast as possible, if you call your PC maker's tech support line, you might be advised to roll back to older versions. As part ...

The Windows protected your PC tech support scam that displays ana lert that pretends to be a Windows alert that SmartScreen protected you from a threat. This fake alert then states that a malicious ...

But building your own PC—easy as it can be, as you can see in our Rigged Up section—doesn't necessarily mean you are your own best tech support. At least not compared to the feelings that Mac users ...

If you want an army of geeks you can count on to tame an unruly computer, you’d better buy a Macintosh: Apple tech support is by far the most effective of any computer brand’s. With most Windows PCs, ...

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For the most part, if you see a browser based tech support scam, then you can simply close the browser and start it again. On the other hand, if you are continuously seeing scams like the "Your ...

Call for Help: The Best PC, Phone, and Tablet Brands for Tech Support Not everyone is comfortable troubleshooting or fixing the devices they own. If tech support and repair options are a consideration ...

Buying a PC, tablet, or phone means entering a relationship with the manufacturer. But which companies will treat you right after they have your money? Our readers have strong opinions on the top ...

Tired of bad computer technical support? Here are some tips and tricks to improve your chances of a successful computer problem resolution. Think about the last time you had a computer problem: You ...

Microsoft announced the rollout of Copilot Vision to all users in the Microsoft Edge browser last week. The computer vision-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) feature was first unveiled by the ...

Tech support representatives from major PC makers are apparently advising customers to avoid upgrading to Windows 10 or to downgrade if they already installed the latest OS. There's no doubt that ...

Apple owners, you're excused from reading further. No such luck for the vast overwhelming majority of man - and woman - kind. If you use a Windows PC and something goes bump in the night, chances are ...