Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

Just finished a clean Windows install? Make sure you don’t miss these six critical steps to secure, optimize, and set up your ...

DsmSvc, or Device Setup Manager, is a Windows built-in service. The DsmSvc service use the DeviceSetupManager.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. When you insert an external ...

If you get the We couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one when you try to clean install Windows 11 or Windows 10 on your device, you can try the recommended solutions in the order ...

A neat new trick debuting on the Google Pixel 9 series is the ability to restore data from another Android device after setup has been completed. Available out of the box on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and ...

Users who have already enabled Advanced Data Protection will have a more complicated device setup process than normal this holiday season, especially for new HomePod and Apple Watch owners. Here's why ...

The Find My Device network is currently rolling out to Android devices and, next month, it will support a handful of AirTag-like trackers. Here’s what the setup process for one of those Find My Device ...

Like many others I'm having problems with a Windows setup operation (repairing an existing installation) which gives the impression that it is stuck at the "installing devices" stage of the GUI setup ...