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Should we use a Local account to sign into Windows 8 or should we use a Microsoft account? Neither choice is wrong; Greg Shultz explains.

If you’re looking for some added security for Thunderbird, you might want to look into the various available extensions.

A number of utilities allow you to reassign mouse buttons or change a scroll wheel’s behavior. Brien Posey lists a few he has found.

Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.

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Personalizing backgrounds in Windows 8 takes a bit of effort, but it can be done.

Whether you want to encrypt an entire hard drive or just a folder or a few files, using the right tool is vital.

Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.

Bill Detwiler shows you how to remove Google Glass’ titanium frame and cracks open the eyepiece in this TechRepublic teardown.

When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.

To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.

Virtual CloneDrive makes using ISO files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, just as easy as it is in Windows 8.

With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.

Bill Detwiler cracks the Samsung Galaxy S4 (AT&T), explores the hardware inside and shows you why it’s easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

It is possible to reconfigure the Windows 8 boot process to allow you to use the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu of old.

There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.

You don’t have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos.

Access the Command Prompt from Windows 8’s Recovery Drive and use it to recover data. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.