
Even Santa won't organize someone's photo library or set up a password-management system. If you have the skills, prepare to become a holiday hero.

From the Cheapskate: These won't last long, but it's good to finally see a more affordable Echo.

Here are some proactive steps you can take if you're worried your account has been compromised.

From the Cheapskate: Well, after you install them, that is. Plus: one of the best Xbox One deals ever!

Whenever I set up a new PC, these are the first programs I install.

Apple's optimizing of the MacBook and iPad interfaces makes for a solid duo. But moving between the devices could be easier.

In a fascinating survey, IT managers reveal some of the dubious activities they view being perpetrated by employees on work computers. These cause the IT managers extra stress and work (as well as, no doubt, the occasional fascination).

You've got at least three very competent options.

Microsoft has quietly released a remote desktop client for Android that is available now at the Google Play store.

You don't have to spend $80 annually for an app like Parallels Access. Free alternatives get the job done just fine.

Thanks to the infinite reach of technology, a majority of Americans resignedly accept they are a sad cog in capitalism's big wheel. At least according to TeamViewer's annual study.

The company's new QuickSupport app for Android and iOS lets IT pros and other tech types connect to phones and tablets from afar. There's just one thing missing.

We show you how to use two free apps to sync the files on your computer with your phone and let you access it while you're out and about.

We've rooted around in the jungle of custom ROMs for the Google Nexus 7 so you don't have trawl the forums. Here's our top six.
The ease with which gadgets allow bosses to corral employees on the beach and even in the sauna means that the majority of people now expect to have to work on vacation.

A survey shows that 93 percent of dads think they're the tech expert in the family, while barely one in five of the family members think the same.

A survey suggests that women are driving a trend toward having more online meetings, rather than in person. The reasons might strike some as quite fascinating.

In order to celebrate Valentine's Day, a survey asks Americans what they would give up in order to telecommute. Five percent say "spouse," while 12 percent say "daily shower."

Many of us get roped into playing tech support for the holidays, and while it can be a hassle, it's still manageable.

You know who loves free stuff? You do! I've rounded up five of my favorite Windows programs and utilities, all of them free, all of them fabulous.

Tablets, with their large, beautiful displays, can make certain tasks easier to perform than on smartphones. Controlling a PC remotely is one such task. We'll show you how connect to a remote PC using your Android tablet.

Ranging from fully functional to free, these apps let you use an iPad to remotely access a PC or Mac.

Use these easy steps to control your desktop and stream movies from your computer to your iPad for free.

Are you tired of providing on-site tech support for your friends and family? Providing support remotely is an easy way to help them while maintaining your sanity. If you don't have a computer nearby, but have your Android phone, you can still help. We'll show you how.

When using remote desktop software in OS X, if you change system settings then sometimes they may revert or otherwise not function correctly.

The full potential of Apple's seductive slab only really becomes obvious when you start adding third-party apps. Here's our top ten downloadable doo-dahs.

Sneaking past Apple's aversion to Flash on the iPhone, the free Cloud Browse app connects you to a remote PC where you can browse the Web and view your favorite Flash content.

...and iPads, though pixel-doubling is no substitute for paid apps that support full-screen viewing.
This week's apps include a free productivity app to gain access to your computer remotely and a 2D driving game that's surprisingly fun and addictive.

For easy remote control of your PC, grab the free version of LogMeIn. It's available for Windows and Mac systems and works with any browser.