The internet makes connecting with old friends and acquaintances easier than ever, but it also exposes personal information to advertisers, scammers and potential criminals. Hundreds of websites have ...

Separately, Google has been quietly working on a handy image annotation tool, while we've also discovered work on the ability to "circle" over images for edits and analysis. The latter is now rolling ...

Google’s Pixel Launcher is better than I give it credit for, but it isn’t without its shortcomings. As a Pixel 8 user, I encounter the home screen’s quirks every day, but even so, its limitations can ...

If you're looking for web links only in Google Search results, create a custom search shortcut for your browser. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, ...

Are you worried about online privacy? Not a fan of anticompetitive practices? Maybe you just want a new take on web search? These 12 search engines beat Google in many ways. I've been testing PC and ...

From laptop-friendly tote bags to the perfect pair of loafers to the very best button-ups, Vogue’s office wear edit has everything you need to ace the business-chic look. As offices continue to get ...

On Windows 11, it's possible to turn off the web search results that appear on the home page of the Windows Search experience, but through the Settings app. In this guide, I'll show you the steps to ...

In macOS Tahoe 26, Apple gave Spotlight a major update with a visual overhaul, clipboard access, and Actions for performing tasks within apps directly from the search bar. There's quite a lot of ...

If you care about privacy, regularly clearing your Google search cache on Android is a must. Here's how to do it manually - and how to set up auto-delete.