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Updated on September 12, 2020

When Windows 10 launched in 2015, Microsoft included a new browser called Microsoft Edge with it. And while it was better than the outdated Internet Explorer, Edge failed to garner much hype.

Now, in 2020, Microsoft has revamped Microsoft Edge into an all-new browser that has the same core as Google's Chrome.

Scammers are always coming up with new ways to take money from innocent people. And while the tech support scams that we've examined before are still common, you should be aware of a similar scheme that takes a different path.

These scams are typically known as refund scams.

When you get a new iPhone, you don't have to worry about starting from scratch. Apple makes it easy to transfer most of the data from your old iPhone onto a new one.

Let's walk through the process to transfer content from your current iPhone to a new one.

With much of the world's workforce suddenly working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the video chat app Zoom quickly rose to great popularity. Chances are that you've used it at least once, but is it safe?

Let's take a look at the privacy and security issues Zoom has had, how to secure your chats, and some alternatives if you don't feel comfortable using it.

In an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Google and Apple have started to implement a contact tracing feature into their mobile operating systems. This means that with the latest updates, nearly all iPhone and Android devices will have this capability.

Windows has used the familiar white mouse cursor by default for decades. And while there's nothing wrong with this, have you ever wished you could change your mouse cursor? Maybe you could work more efficiently with something that's easier to see, or perhaps you want to customize the cursor just for something new.

Sometimes, the nuclear option of a full factory reset is the only way to solve certain issues with your computer. While it's not convenient, knowing how to perform a factory reset is important.

Whether you need to resolve a problem or just want a fresh start, here are a few ways to perform a factory reset in Windows 10.
1. Perform a Factory Reset Through Settings
In the old days of Windows, factory resetting required you to have a backup disk or walk through the entire Windows install process from scratch.

You might know that each time you boot up your computer, certain programs run as soon as you log in. While this is often convenient, having too many programs run at startup can have negative consequences.

Let's look at how to manage startup programs in Windows and how to decide which ones to keep.

If you've found yourself suddenly working from home with no prior experience doing so, you might find it difficult to separate your work and personal lives. How do you keep personal matters from infringing on work, and vice-versa?

Let's take a look at some practical ways to divide your work and home lives when working from home.

If you work on a computer for most of the day, a mechanical keyboard is one of the best PC upgrades you can make. You may think that they're only for gaming purposes, but mechanical keyboards are fantastic for general productivity work too.

Let's take a look at the some of the benefits that mechanical keyboards provide.