About 10 years ago, a prominent tech executive confidently informed me that computer files would become obsolete. The exec was Bret Taylor, who at the time was building a Microsoft Word alternative ...

Just about every computer user knows to clear out the cache in their web browser, but it's necessary to do the same for your ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.

Dear Heloise: Regarding uploading pictures to your computer, I would also suggest making sure you have an online backup of all your computer files. A fire or a flood can destroy your computer and any ...

QUESTION: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? ANSWER: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you ...