Every week, it seems like our computers tell us to restart them for updates, whether it’s while we’re using them or as we’re about to put them into “sleep” mode after getting done with work, or a ...

You can restart your Kindle at any time by pressing and holding its power button for 40 seconds. You may need to restart your Kindle if it freezes or stops responding to get it back in working order.

You'll need to restart Steam if it's in offline mode to switch it to online mode. Or, if your Steam app is in online mode, you'll need to restart it to put it in offline mode. Or maybe the app is just ...

The Taskbar on Windows 11/10 is a happening space. It has all the shortcuts to the apps you use most; it houses notifications and system app icons. There are many ways to customize the taskbar and ...

If your Apple Watch is experiencing an issue, restarting it or performing a forced restart is one of the simplest and most effective solutions. In our experience, restarting the Apple Watch resolves ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

Other than malware and hacking, nothing has the potential to be more dangerous to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer’s health than electrical failure. Power outages resulting from weather or a ...

Don't do anything until you read this. Your computer will thank you. There are some who believe there’s nothing that can’t be fixed on your computer by shutting it down and starting over. That may be ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Siri has exponentially improved since the ...

When you're having problems with Windows XP, restarting the computer is often the best way to go. Simply turning the machine off could result in file corruption or data loss. But if your mouse isn't ...