Turning an old, unused laptop into a home server is a great way to put it to good use. Not only does this give the laptop a purpose, but it's also an easy and cost-effective way to explore the world ...

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To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a Mac, use Disk Utility.

Knowing how to wipe a Mac and reset it to its factory settings can be a vital step if you're trying to sell or fix it. Here's ...

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s “Working Capital” series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run. On any given day in the District, you can ...

Cloning a hard drive on a Mac is a different process. If you have a newer MacBook or iMac, you can't swap out the hard disk on it. The Apple Silicon-based Macs have the storage soldered in, so there's ...

The popular “whip around” format is coming to the local pre-game show. FanDuel Sports Network, the group of 15 regional sports outlets that were previously operated by Sinclair and Fox, plans to ...