If you have accidentally turned off your Windows computer during the factory reset and now you cannot use your system, use the following fixes: Disconnect all the peripherals and the power cord.

There are times in life where things just don't go as planned, and you need to just wipe the slate clean and try again. With technology, that sometimes means a factory reset on a device. If you've got ...

This article explains how to erase and factory reset your Mac if you plan to give it away, sell it, or trade it in. Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs with a T2 security chip (2017-2020 models) have an ...

When you choose to perform a factory reset on your Samsung phone, you are essentially wiping all data and restoring the device to its original settings. This action is essential if you’re preparing to ...

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The Google Pixel Watch 3 is a pretty darn good smartwatch but even if you love it, there may come a time when you need to perform a factory reset on it. This could be for a few reasons but whatever ...

There a good number of reasons why you might need to perform a factory reset on your Google Pixel 9 (Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro Fold) smartphone. The most common reasons are because ...

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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 ...

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The choice to perform a factory reset on an iPhone is driven by multiple motivations, ranging from the intent to sell the device, addressing ongoing operational problems, to a wish for a clean slate.