With the Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be looking to sell your current Switch to make room for an upgrade. Here's what to know. Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's ...

If you’ve ever had a bad Windows update or a system corruption, you’ll know it can be paralyzing for your OS, or operating ...

To reset your iPhone and wipe all data, tap "Erase All Content and Settings" in the Settings app. Before resetting your iPhone, make sure you back it up to iCloud and sign out of your Apple ID. After ...

Planning to sell or trade-in your old MacBook? Factory resetting it is the best way to clear your personal data before you pass it along to a new owner. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a ...

Just finished a clean Windows install? Make sure you don’t miss these six critical steps to secure, optimize, and set up your ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

If your Dell laptop starts to malfunction, one of the solutions is to restore it to its factory settings. Depending on the model you own, the procedure may vary slightly. A factory reset will restore ...

I’m not a tinfoil conspiracy theorist by any means, but smartphone data privacy has been on my mind for quite some time. You can never be sure enough when it comes to data security and privacy, and ...

You can factory reset an HP laptop using Windows Settings to revert the laptop to its original state. You can choose whether you want the reset to wipe out all personal files or only to reset Windows ...

Factory resetting your Google Nest Hub isn’t something you’ll do very often. In fact, most people will probably never encounter a reason to reset their Nest Hub. But if you’re running into trouble ...

There are several reasons why you might need to reset your Sonos speaker. Maybe you moved and need to connect it to a new Wi-Fi network. Maybe you’re looking to sell it. Or maybe the Sonos speaker ...

Google's Nest line includes some of the best smart speakers with user-friendly controls and seamless integration with other devices. With Google Assistant, controlling your smart home and connecting ...