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Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

A neat new trick debuting on the Google Pixel 9 series is the ability to restore data from another Android device after setup has been completed. Available out of the box on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and ...

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The Find My Device network is currently rolling out to Android devices and, next month, it will support a handful of AirTag-like trackers. Here’s what the setup process for one of those Find My Device ...

Users who have already enabled Advanced Data Protection will have a more complicated device setup process than normal this holiday season, especially for new HomePod and Apple Watch owners. Here's why ...

DsmSvc, or Device Setup Manager, is a Windows built-in service. The DsmSvc service use the DeviceSetupManager.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. When you insert an external ...

Windows 11 has been out for quite a while, and it had some pretty high demands if you want to install it. Avoiding them might ...

Want to protect every device in your home using a VPN? Learn the advantages of using a VPN on your router and how to set up a VPN on a router. Tired of connecting each device in your home to a VPN ...