Computers

CCleaner has long been a classic among Windows system optimizers, and next year the much-loved tool will celebrate its 20th anniversary. It has such an enduring legacy and has been so popular that according to the provider, the freeware has now been downloaded almost three billion times worldwide. So, it’s time to take a detailed look at how to get the most out of the program to optimize your…

Nope, you don’t have to settle for the streaming apps on your smart TV. If you’re looking for a better video-streaming experience, you can scoop up a streaming player from the likes of Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, and others. Just plug the player into TV’s HDMI port, and you’ll be able to use apps like Netflix and Hulu, possibly with a faster and smoother experience than your TV’s…

Have you ever thought about what you’d do if you ever forgot or lost your Windows password? (That is, besides cursing fate.) In the old days, you could usually get back into the PC through other methods. The process could be time-consuming, but it usually worked. But now you could end up stuck. Why? Most people use a Microsoft account to log into Windows. You can’t circumvent this login…