Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The world of work is changing, and more and more people ...

If you plan to do computer repairs or upgrades yourself, you need to ground yourself before performing the work. Grounding prevents your body from behaving as a source of static electricity -- and ...

With any work computer, it's always best to act as if your boss may come at any time and ask you to hand over the machine. That may not be likely, but it keeps you from ever having to cover your ...

Most jobs done at a computer, though, can be done at least partly offline—if you have things set up to work that way. Here's how to work offline in a world that assumes constant connectivity.

From across the coffee shop, I noticed a gentleman walking in with a computer. Not a laptop, mind you. With both hands, he carried a full-on desktop, monitor and console included. Surely he’s ...

You know your work surface is at the correct height if, when you sit up straight, your forearms are parallel to the ground and your wrist is not bent up or down when you type or mouse. The top ...

Wirecutter What Not to Do on Your Work Computer It’s best to assume your work computer is monitored and act accordingly. Here are some less obvious tasks you should be mindful of.