Every week, it seems like our computers tell us to restart them for updates, whether it’s while we’re using them or as we’re about to put them into “sleep” mode after getting done with work, or a ...

You can restart an Apple TV in three ways: through a remote shortcut, through the Settings app, or by unplugging it. It can be useful to restart your Apple TV occasionally, especially if you're ...

You would think that in this day and age, there would be a more advanced way of fixing a device's technical issues than the old "turn it off and turn it on again" technique, but for so much hardware, ...

The Taskbar on Windows 11/10 is a happening space. It has all the shortcuts to the apps you use most; it houses notifications and system app icons. There are many ways to customize the taskbar and ...

If your Apple Watch is experiencing an issue, restarting it or performing a forced restart is one of the simplest and most effective solutions. In our experience, restarting the Apple Watch resolves ...

Engaged restart transition means that Windows 11/10 will not be forced to reboot, but it will request users to restart, pick a time, or snooze manually. So when an update shows up, it prompts the ...

Don't do anything until you read this. Your computer will thank you. There are some who believe there’s nothing that can’t be fixed on your computer by shutting it down and starting over. That may be ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Siri has exponentially improved since the ...

When you're having problems with Windows XP, restarting the computer is often the best way to go. Simply turning the machine off could result in file corruption or data loss. But if your mouse isn't ...