Knowing is half the battle, right? It’s important to note, however, that while this tool may point you in the right direction, it’s not all that great at actually fixing the problem. For that, you’ll have to consult the almighty Google. Type Reliability into the Cortana search bar and click the first result. It should be a shortcut for View reliability history, a control panel option. If Windows crashed or froze, you’ll see a red X that represents the timeframe of the failure....

Right now, get a 1-month free trial of Paramount Plus for free (opens in new tab) via coupon, “EVOLUTION”. Normally, this streaming service costs $4.99 for Essenital plan and $9.99 for the semi ad-free Premium plan. This is one of the best trials for watching free live TV, shows and movies. Open to new subcribers with with a valid email address, this offer is ends Feb. 28. Paramount Plus is a solid option if you want to switch from cable to streaming....

Hide the Top Sites in Safari on the Mac You can’t completely get rid of the Top Sites in Safari in OS X, but you can make that page showing the sites you frequently visit harder for others to find. Click Safari then Preferences in the browser menu. You could also use the Command+, keyboard shortcut. Change the default for new windows and new tabs to anything other than Top Sites....

Here’s how to make voice calls on Skype on a Chromebook: Go to web.skype.com Log in Pick a contact Click on the phone icon to make a call. Your call will begin. If you’re on Linux, go here (opens in new tab) to download the latest Linux Alpha. It’s a WebRTC version that avoids the needs for plugins, and also includes file-sharing and a whole bunch of emoticons. The Alpha may be a bumpy ride, as the company warns that “Skype for Linux Alpha is not a fully functioning Skype client yet,” but it really wanted fans to get to try it....

We are always looking for talented writers who are passionate about technology to join our team. Our freelancers are the backbone of our site and enjoy wide-ranging opportunities, including covering news, writing op-eds, conducting interviews with executives and attending events. Our freelancers even have the opportunity to review gadgets from the most popular brands and are critical to our coverage of the biggest moments in tech, from Apple’s WWDC to CES....

Instead of having a bunch of physical documents lying around, why not just digitize and consolidate them into one folder for easy access on your iPhone? In addition, if you need to sign a physical document, it’s easy to scan it with your iPhone and use the signature feature to input your John Hancock. How to scan documents on iPhone The Notes app is where the magic begins. However, what’s awesome about this document-scanning feature is that you don’t even need to open the Notes app to get started....

Mozilla Firefox update is making me abandon Chrome — Here’s whyGoogle Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser is best?Best laptop deals you can buy today The following steps show you how to search in the tab mode. These steps can be performed in Firefox on Windows, Mac, or Linux based machines. In a Firefox browser, click on the address bar. At the bottom of the menu that opens, select the tab icon....

If you manage to create something you’re proud of, however, you can always upload the creation to the Remix 3D community. It’s good to give back. Open Paint 3D and click Open to import one of your creations to a new canvas. Click the folder icon in the top left of the top menu. Click Upload to Remix 3D. Choose a color for the background, and adjust the light wheel below if you’d like to shift the direction of the light (optional)....

Perhaps the most useful of these tools – and the one I find myself using most often – is Windows 10 Quick Assist. At its core, it’s a remote connection program that allows you to control a second PC once the person on the other end of it gives Windows the okay. So long as you have the Anniversary Update, you can start using it now with only a few clicks....

You can easily sort windows on a Mac by clicking and dragging the edge, but you might end up with multiple windows floating around on your computer. And when you go to your Word document, your spreadsheet might disappear, or your browser window will cover your email message box. The split-screen view in macOS is a simple and distinguished solution to your floating windows problem. Split view neatly positions two windows to fill your entire screen....

CPU: Intel Core i7-1265U vPRo GPU: Intel Iris Xe graphics RAM: 16GB Storage: 512GB SSD Display: 13.5-inch, 1920 x 1280-pixel display Battery: 14:20 Size: 11.7 x 8.6 x 0.64 inches Weight: 2.2 pounds The touchpad is more spacious, it packs new 12th Gen Intel processors, and sports a new 3:2 aspect ratio for a taller display and more screen real estate. Woo-hoo! Another selling point worth mentioning is the Elite Dragonfly G3’s 5MP webcam....

The latest challenger for the ultraportable throne is a truly formidable one. The HP Elite Dragonfly offers good performance, a lovely screen and a host of security features. And with a tagline of being lighter than air, HP isn’t pulling any punches about the competition. But in the battle for on-the-go productivity, which incredibly slim and light laptop reigns supreme? Design What is there to say about the MacBook Air that hasn’t already been said?...

Design With its wisp-thin, matte-silver aluminum chassis, the EliteBook Folio G1 is a very attractive laptop that happens to look a lot like the 12-inch MacBook. However, a shiny silver hinge and HP logo help distinguish it from Apple’s lightweight laptop. The Folio retains the same aesthetic on the inside, but with a shiny black bezel that’s thin on the sides, but leaves room up top for a webcam. At 11....

With the Envy x360 13, HP has turned this overlooked segment on its head. Instead of considering what features need to be removed to get the price under $1,000, HP thought about what aspects of the flagship Spectre models could be brought to the Envy. As a result, the Envy x360 13 shares much of the same DNA as the Spectre, including a stylish all-aluminum chassis. Moreover, the Envy x360 13 flaunts an excellent 13-inch touchscreen and a comfortable keyboard....

The Pavilion Gaming has a new design with minimal bezels on the sides. Some models will get an aluminum keyboard deck. The design is very angular, which the company says helps with venting and thermal performance. Additionally, a new speaker design comprised of triangles gives it a distinctive look. There will be a few different configurations. One, which HP says will be available in “select markets,” comes with white accents and a white backlit keyboard, along with an 8th Gen U-series CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 GPU....

Currently, Best Buy has the HP Pavilion x360 14 on sale for just $599 (opens in new tab). Traditionally, this convertible laptop retails for $799, so that’s $200 in savings. It’s the second-lowest price we’ve seen for this laptop since Black Friday when it dropped to $569. It’s one of the best laptop deals you can get right now. Work from home essentialsHP Pavilion x360 14 is a sleek 2-in-1 laptop Best HP laptops in 2020...

The Spectre Folio and Surface Pro 6 are highly recommended products, but there are some important differences that you should consider before you pull the trigger on one of these gorgeous machines. HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Specs Compared Design HP makes a bold statement with the Spectre Folio 13. Bonded in 100 percent genuine leather, this convertible ultrabook looks unlike anything else on the market. The laptop’s lid has a medium-brown leather grain with light-brown stitching and a subtle HP logo embossed in the center....

HP’s Spectre x360 just recently burst out of the gate with a new, gorgeous 15.6-inch 4K OLED display for just $1,799. But how does that compare with the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro, which boasts a 15.4-inch Retina display? The MacBook Pro starts at a much steeper $2,399 and our test unit costs $4,699. Here’s how these two premium laptops stack up. HP Spectre x360 OLED vs. Apple MacBook Pro: Specs Compared Design Both the Spectre x360 and MacBook Pro sport premium aluminum designs, but each laptop has a unique style....

Chrome OS is fast becoming one of the most popular operating systems on the market. It gives you access to the many Google Workspace applications like Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meets, making the impressive $70 savings even more enticing for budget-conscious consumers looking for a laptop that provides excellent value for your dollar. This is one of the best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals thus far and we don’t expect it to last long (Chromebooks are selling out like hotcakes!...

I don’t take things at face value, so I decided to experiment with this new AI chatbot myself. BlenderBot 3 is, admittedly, pretty damn good. I thought I’d stump it with an Android vs. iPhone debate, but BlenderBot 3 kept up with me like any other online troll — erm, I mean “human.” My infuriating ‘Android vs. iPhone’ debate with BlenderBot 3 Whether you’re talking to Alexa, Google, Bixby or Siri, when it comes to controversial topics, they dodge them like the plague....