Ordinarily, you can’t copy text from a Windows popup or error message. GetWindowText is a tiny portable app that will let you grab the text from any window so you can easily Google that message. More »
Is your tech in need of troubleshooting? Or have you just messed with the settings beyond repair? Factory-Reset.com will show you how to get it back to its out-of-the-box state. More »
If you switched from the iPhone to an Android phone, you may have noticed a bug where people who previously were sending you iMessages can’t anymore. There’s a quick solution to this bug, however, so you can un-trap your messages. More »
Troubleshooting tool Soluto just added a host of new features that let you easily fix anyone’s computer from a web interface, no matter where you are. You can clean up their startup menu, fix application crashes, silently push application updates, and even install new applications to their PC with the click of a button. More »
If you’re unable to get out of being your family’s on-call tech support this Christmas, there are some things worth doing on your family’s household PC if you do get roped into the job that will make your life a little easier year-round. Here are a few of them. More »
Dear Lifehacker, My family is always calling me for tech support when I’m busy and keeps a list of the big problems for when I’m home to visit. I’m tired of fixing the same problems over and over again. They never seem to learn. What can I do? More »
