ZDNET's key takeaways Soft restart fixes most Roku glitches without erasing your settings.Factory reset wipes everything and ...

Learn how to reset your Samsung Galaxy smartphone with this step-by-step guide. Fix glitches, improve performance, or prepare ...

Here's how to quickly reset your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD back to factory settings. Whether you’re looking to give your Apple TV away, recycle it, or simply trying to solve a technical glitch, ...

If you intend to sell your iPhone or give it to a friend or family member, then there are a number of things you need to do to set the iPhone to factory default settings. This process ensures that all ...

Since its launch in November 2020, Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has seen various wrinkles in its performance, with gamers reporting issues that range from not being able to queue up downloads, to ...

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be looking to sell your current Switch to make room for an upgrade. Here's what to know. Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's ...

You can factory reset an HP laptop using Windows Settings to revert the laptop to its original state. You can choose whether you want the reset to wipe out all personal files or only to reset Windows ...

We know it may be a bit soon, but you will want to learn how to factory reset the Samsung Galaxy S24 at one point. Let’s walk you through the process. These steps work on all versions, including the ...

If you've decided to upgrade your iPad and gift, sell, or otherwise pass along the old one, you'll want to make sure you delete all of your data first. A factory reset will erase content and settings ...

While restoring your Kindle Fire HD to its factory defaults may help troubleshoot errors such as crashes and freezes, it's a must if you want to sell or give away the Kindle. Restoring the Kindle Fire ...

If Windows 11/10 keeps resetting all your settings to default, then here are a few things you need to take a look at. Imagine all settings reset to default automatically every time you shut down or ...