Here are a few free and easy-to-use alternative services that can help you stay social after quitting Facebook.

We explain how to speed up your PC with an advanced technique known as “short stroking.”

A quick and easy guide to taking control of your privacy on Facebook.

Learn why using Sleep Mode is a smart idea and why selecting Safely Remove before unplugging a USB drive isn’t strictly necessary.

We show you which apps are best for editing documents on your smartphone.

Microsoft once again drops the ball on Windows Media Center and gives devoted users a kick in the teeth.

All evidence to the contrary, you don’t have to bother with the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ step. Here’s how to make the necessary tweaks.

Back when I had a morning commute, I would often pop in some earbuds before hopping on the bus and rock out to one of the many tunes on my iPhone as we rode through Chinatown.

The useful GDocsDrive bridges the gap between your Docs account and your PC. It’s a must-have utility for anyone who uses Docs daily.

Plus: a quick guide to changes in the hard-drive industry, and whom to contact for support.