Windows updates are meant to improve system stability, but sometimes after installing them, Windows may roll them back the ...

VAN 185 is a connection interruption error in VALORANT that typically appears during a match or after several rounds, forcing ...

While most of us typically focus on the unwanted tracking being done by the apps and websites on our computers and phones, smart TVs are quietly collecting almost as much data about us. Modern TVs ...

Chrome is getting a new feature aimed at cutting back on notification overload. If enabled, Chrome can now revoke notification permission for websites that the user hasn't interacted with recently. It ...

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Having your iPhone screen turn off while you're viewing something on the display can be pretty inconvenient. While it usually won't shut off if you're interacting with the device, there can be ...

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. In iOS 26, Apple has expanded ...

If you haven’t tried PowerToys—Microsoft’s official add-on pack that gives Windows dozens of extra features—you really should. I’m a huge fan of the FancyZones tool that lets you customize Windows’ ...

Like Windows Update, you can no longer permanently disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store. The Store has removed the persistent on/off switch and now only lets you pause updates for 1–5 ...

Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

Thankfully, there's a fix. Apple didn't make the option obvious, but Auto Boot can be disabled with a simple Terminal command that puts the power button back in charge of, well, powering on. No more ...