How to reset your Roku TV (and why I do it even if my system is working properly) ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

The Samsung Galaxy S8 may be one of the older members of Samsung’s Galaxy S range, but it’s an absolute classic. Its sleek looks, capable hardware, and great camera mean anyone who has one may not ...

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is a pretty darn good smartwatch but even if you love it, there may come a time when you need to perform a factory reset on it. This could be for a few reasons but whatever ...

You should always factory reset any gadget before you sell it online or donate it to a charity, friend or family member. This not only wipes any potentially sensitive data, it puts it back into the ...

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

When you tap delete on your Android phone, a file might disappear from your view. But it's not really gone. You've erased the index of that file, but the file itself is still in the phone's storage.

A factory reset or master reset works by deleting all downloaded apps, saved data, and custom settings. It’s like reformatting your device to restore all system defaults. This reset is typically ...

To perform a hard reset on the Nook tablet, you first must access the Factory Reset screen. A factory reset, also known as a hard reset, deregisters your device with Amazon and wipes all data from the ...

If you’re looking to sell or trade-in an old MacBook, you’ll want to wipe all your personal data from the device. The best way to do that? A factory reset. By returning your device to the settings it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This article is more than 3 years old. A full factory reset is ...

If your phone is in working condition and you can boot into the Android homescreen normally, you can securely wipe your Galaxy S23 through the usual Android resetting flow. This is the easiest method ...