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Many users have complained that they couldn’t keep the real-time protection turned off on Windows 11. It could be very frustrating as it can impact system performance, cause compatibility issues, and ...

AirPods going haywire? Having random connection issues? Here's how to factory reset your AirPods to get them working like new again.

If you think your computer was hacked, disconnect from the internet first and run your antivirus software directly. Browser pop-ups, strange extensions, redirects and unknown desktop icons can all ...

Modern standby is the sleep state most newer PCs go into when you tell them to sleep. It cuts power to the display and CPU, but allows for minimal background processes to continue, so you can have ...

Congratulations. You have reached the logical conclusion of your relationship with modern computing. I am not responsible if you use this while in a Zoom meeting and accidentally flip off your ...

Last month Perplexity announced the confusingly named “Computer,” its cloud-based agent tool for completing tasks using a harness that makes use of multiple different AI models. This week, the company ...

Perplexity just announced its own AI agent, Personal Computer, that runs on Mac mini and can complete various tasks for you. The entire world is going crazy over AI agents these days. It all started ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Dear Geek, I’ve been having a bit of a debate with my spouse lately. Do I really need to turn my computer off ...

The Computer Guy of Chicago strikes when you least expect. Sitting in a coffeehouse. Reading your phone on the train. Working out. Waiting for food. Walking down the street. When the Computer Guy ...

Troubleshoot a computer won’t turn on issue with simple, safe steps. Learn to fix common PC power issues and streamline troubleshooting computer startup problems at home. Pixabay, Pexels When a ...