If you can't open a file on your computer, don't give up right away. These tricks will give you a fighting chance of accessing or recovering its contents.

Cookies aren't saved either—those little data files that websites use to remember who you are (if you clear your browser cookies, you'll find you need to log into all of your online accounts again).

The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set. When working with PDF files, for example, you can change ...

Turn your computer on and go pour yourself a cup of coffee. When you return, the software and files you need to start the day will be open and ready to go.