DEAR ERIC: A couple of years ago I reconnected with a high school friend. We are in our 60s. We occasionally get together for coffee or dinner, but I find myself making excuses not to meet.

As with every year, alongside major OS announcements at Apple’s WWDC, the annual developer conference, we also get stunning new wallpapers to enjoy. This year at WWDC25, Apple announced major ...

DEAR ERIC: I’m worried about a good friend of mine. He hits the bars, drinking heavily, and then drives home. The next morning, he complains of being hung over. When he drives, he goes 30 mph in ...

My sister suffers from alcoholism and drug addiction from way back. I am the exact opposite of her in almost every way – rarely drink, never do drugs. She perceives me to be a “goody-two-shoes,” and I ...

Dear Eric: Via complete happenstance I have recently become aware of my oldest friend’s death about a year ago. Mary and I grew up across the street from one another in the ’60s and ’70s.

Emmerdale has issued a devastating Brenda Walker update, leaving Eric Pollard heartbroken. Earlier this year, the ITV soap had built up to Brenda's exit, after it was announced that actress Lesley ...

Since joining the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2009, he has covered the Twin Cities metro area, the city of Minneapolis, the state Legislature and Congress. A native of New York City, Roper lives in ...

After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, focused on managing laptops, desktops, and components coverage. With 15 years of experience ...

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A gaming desktop is one of your best entertainment values, letting you play all the latest titles in high quality. You don't have to break the bank to get a good one, either. We've hunted down ...

One simple way to add some personality and functionality to your desktop is by adding a wallpaper and screensaver clock. Here’s how you can do it in Windows 11/10. Adding a Desktop Wallpaper 1. Choose ...