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The world wide web is a source of infinite information at our fingertips. You can learn something new, discover something old, or share something special of your very own. Here at Reader’s Digest, we know that not everything on the internet is as it seems, so we’re here to help you safely decode, understand, and explore all it has to offer.

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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?

What Does Wi-Fi Stand For?

Hint: It's not "wireless fidelity."


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...


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.

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.


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 Be Rebooting Your Router

Giving your router a break can do more than just speed up your Internet connection.


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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...


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.