Technology

For better or for worse, technology is the new frontier. When it comes to navigating the web, avoiding hackers, and enjoying our devices—Reader’s Digest is here to lead the way and help you get the most out of our interconnected world.

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This Is What Outer Space Smells Like (No, Seriously)

Sounds like we live in a rather stinky universe...



If You Blink In Every Photo, Don’t Worry—Photoshop’s Got You Covered

Not quite as funny as googly eyes, but a smidge more practical.



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23 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft and Other Cyber-Scams after the Big Equifax Breach

Remember when you got your first credit card? So does Equifax, which also knows your name, Social Security number, and...


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Significant Locations: How Your iPhone Knows Where You’ve Been

This feature has existed on the iPhone for years, but hardly anyone knows about it. Here’s how you can see...


5 Times You Should Never, Ever Give Out Your Social Security Number

Giving out personal information like your Social Security Number makes you vulnerable to security breaches—but the good news is that...


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20 Surprising Historical Connections That Are Mind-Blowing

Sometimes history plays funny tricks on us. Some animals we think of as prehistoric lived long enough to have their...

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This Trick Will Make Sure You Never Get Fooled By a Fake Photo Again

Read this before you share another photo on social media.


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If You See This Message on Facebook, Don’t Click! It’s a Virus.

Hackers could be making a lot of money off of this cyber scam.


This Causes 11,000 Injuries a Year—and You’re Probably Doing it Every Day

Can't walk and chew gum at the same time? Then you shouldn't even think about walking and texting because the...


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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.


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How to Get Water Out of Your Phone: 5 Steps to Save a Wet Smartphone

Accidents happen. Here's how to keep a klutzy moment from destroying your phone.


You’ll Never Have to Worry About Noisy Neighbors Again with This Gadget

The gadget likens itself to a "smoke alarm for noise."



The Emoji Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed to Step Up Your Texting Game

Think you know everything there is to know about emojis? These emoji tricks and tips may prove otherwise.


How to Use Do Not Disturb on Your iPhone

Our phones are a major distraction. Thankfully, the iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature lets you maximize productivity, sleep and social...


The Surprisingly Simple Reason We Say ‘Hello’ When We Answer the Phone

Thank Thomas Edison for this uniform phone greeting. If Alexander Graham Bell had his way, we'd all talking like pirates.


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What Is Your Social Media Profile Really Saying About You?

Whether Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter is your social media of choice, it's easy to come off conceited, angry, or...


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This Creepy “Family History” Site Might Know Way Too Much About You

Here's how to keep your information off the site.


7 Non-Negotiable Rules Every Parent Should Set for Their Babysitter

Hiring a new babysitter can be nerve-wrecking, especially for parents of younger children who don't have a lot of experience...


8 Signs You Share Way Too Much on Facebook

Sure, posting about your anniversary is fine, but posting about every date night is drawing the line. And yes, your...

13 Social Media Etiquette Rules You Really Need to Stop Breaking

Sitting in front of a screen is a freeing feeling, but just because you can say what you want doesn't...



14 Mind-Blowing Facts About Selfies

Selfies may seem vain and frivolous, but there's actually a lot more to this cultural phenomenon than meets the (camera's)...


7 Things to Never Share About Your Children on Social Media

What's so risky about posting smiling, finger-painting photos of your kids on social media? Surprisingly, a lot. Here's what not...


7 Tricks to Make Yourself Stop Texting and Driving

Despite knowing the dangers of texting and driving, many people still do it. Take these steps to keep your hands...


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10 Hacks to Free Up Space on Your iPhone (Without Deleting Photos!)

Tired of the message, “There is not enough available storage"? Read on.