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 ...

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Yes, misaligned headlights are a menace, and yes, you can adjust them yourself. It's actually a straightforward DIY job and will save you a trip to the shop. All it takes is a screwdriver and some ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...

Roblox is hugely popular with kids, but it also comes with risks. Here’s how to set it up safely, monitor play, and build ...

Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now on sale, but that doesn’t mean you can simply go buy them. The World Cup ticket process is a labyrinth of lotteries, long waits, fluctuating prices and ...

With massive password leaks becoming a common affair on the internet, a key aspect of maintaining good cyber hygiene is to never reuse passwords across multiple apps and services. While it may seem ...

Are your boobs keeping secrets? Today is “World Dense Breast Day,” raising awareness for a trait that increases cancer risk and makes tumors harder to detect using traditional screening methods — and ...

For decades, organizations have wrestled with striking the right balance between strong cybersecurity and low user friction. Security tools are only effective if employees can easily adopt and use ...

For most people, buying homeowners’ insurance is less painful but just as dull as filing a tax return. But there are nuances to insurance policies so it pays to understand — especially if you have to ...

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

Eight teams have made it into the MLB's wild-card series in pursuit of making it to their division's playoff series, and six are playing in a do-or-die Game 3 on Thursday. The four wild-card series ...