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15 Things That Could Happen If Social Media Disappeared
It could change society—for better and for worse.
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What Does ICYMI Mean?
You’ve likely seen it in your inbox or in your Twitter feed, but what does ICYMI mean?
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What Does Wi-Fi Stand For?
Hint: It's not "wireless fidelity."
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How to Disappear from the Internet
Take these steps to erase your activity from the internet's long memory
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How to Delete Yourself from Google Searches
Looking to regain a little privacy? Follow these steps to remove your personal information from Google searches—or at least hide...
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47 Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts to Start Using Today
Spend less time on email—and save your wrists, too—with these helpful Gmail shortcuts you’ll wish you knew sooner.
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What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?
Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.
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How to Avoid Security Risks on Public Wi-Fi Networks
Protect your personal information by taking precautions when using public network Wi-Fi
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7 Red Flags Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi
Having an outside party steal your Wi-Fi can be, at best, inconvenient and frustrating, and at worst, harmful to you...
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35 Fun Google Tricks You’ll Want to Try Immediately
From functional to fun: The all-powerful search engine is packed with more cool Google tricks than you realized.
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8 Signs You Shouldn’t Accept a LinkedIn Request
LinkedIn is a place to connect with people in your career field and grow your network, but before accepting every...
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How to Hide Your House from Google Street View
If you've ever looked up your house on Google street view and seen your car in the driveway and your...
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How the Internet is Keeping Tabs on Your Every Move
You are being stalked everywhere you go. In your car. On your morning walk. Even in your own home—by...
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20 Free Things You Can Do Online—That Weren’t Free Before
Put your wallet away. The Internet is full of free books, free movies, free coupons, and so much more.
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How to Check Your Internet Speed (and Why It’s Important)
Nothing slows down your life like slow Internet.
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If You See This Post on Social Media, Ignore it! It’s a Scam
This scam has been circling the Internet for years.
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10 Internet Challenges in 2019 That Should Have Never Happened
Another year, another set of viral online stunts that put people in the hospital.
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How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Mobile Hotspot
The days of searching for public Wi-Fi are over. Here's everything you need to know to turn your smartphone into...
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This Is How Often You Should Reboot Your Router
Giving your router a break can do more than just speed up your internet connection, so how often should you...
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7 Times You Shouldn’t Select “Keep Me Signed in”
It's easier in the short term but it could put your security at risk.
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20 Cyber Security Secrets Hackers Don’t Want You to Know
Computer hackers have lots of tools to threaten your Internet security, but these tips from cybersecurity experts can help protect...
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This Is the Difference Between a Router and a Modem
You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why....
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15 Things the Internet Told Us That Just Aren’t True
You know what they say: If it's on the Internet then it must be true. Well, we're about to bust...
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There’s a Surprisingly Easy Way to Delete Yourself from the Internet
We all probably have wanted this service at some point or another.