Perhaps you're getting ready to sell, trade in, or gift your iPhone to a friend or family member. Maybe your home screen has been overrun with apps and you're looking for a quick fix to get a fresh ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Got an old laptop laying around? By selling it or donating it to someone, you can clear up space in your home, maybe earn ...

Resetting an iPad can help in several ways. It can fix software-related issues, clear memory, and storage, and reset the device to its original factory settings. This can be especially useful if the ...

Is your Mac running slower than usual, or are you planning to sell it and worried about your personal data? These are common concerns for many Mac users. The good news is, there’s a straightforward ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link There are two main reasons to reset your Android device. First, you're done with the device and are planning to sell it, trade it toward a new ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor, Checkbook.org SEATTLE — Our ...

Resetting a Mac with an M-series chip is easier now with macOS Monterey or later. Back up your Mac before erasing it to avoid losing non-Apple software data. Log out of all services and programs, then ...

There’s a trick to thoroughly wiping all your data before you junk your old external solid state drive—or even computer.

If you already have your hands on a PS5 and would like to move your PS4 games and save data over before you sell off your last-gen console, you have a few options for doing so. If you log into the ...

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 ...

After nearly a decade of service, Windows 10 is reaching its end of support on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for the ...

When the time comes to sell or pass on your Mac to a new owner, it’s crucial to take the necessary steps to protect your personal information and ensure a smooth transition. Apple has made the process ...