There’s a Scientific Reason Why Barns Are Painted Red
Hint: It has to do with the stars.
This Website Can Help You Make a Foolproof Password to Keep You Safe from Hackers
Because a combination of your graduating year, your high school mascot, and an exclamation point doesn't always cut it.
If You Have an Account with One of These Online Companies, Your Privacy Could Be in Danger
This may come as a shock, but when you're online you're opening your personal life up to the government in...
Say These 8 Words to Siri, and She Will Break Out Into Song
The iPhone digital assistant can set alarms, set up reservations, look up words, and apparently sing to you in a...
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.
If You’re Creeped Out by Those Weirdly Accurate Facebook Ads, Here’s How to Turn Them Off
Data is valuable—don't give all yours away.
We Rounded Up All the Useful Symbols You Can Make Using the Alt Key
Yes, for both Mac and PC users.
Job Hunters, Listen Up: Here’s How to Land a Job Using Google’s New Job Search Engine
Finding your next gig just got WAY easier thanks to this streamlined search site.
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...
Using THIS Color on Instagram Will Get You More Likes, According to Research
Can you guess what color is most likely to get a double-tap?
This Simple Email Habit Could Be Ruining Trust with Your Coworkers
Think twice before you hit that CC button.
The 13 Best Grocery Shopping Apps That Will Save You Time and Money
Forget that list on the fridge—these grocery shopping apps make food shopping and meal prep faster, easier, cheaper and more...
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.
Should You Be Worried About Your Cell Phone Catching a Virus? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
You might want to think twice about before storing your credit card numbers in your phone.
Which Virtual Assistant Tells the Best Jokes?
Alexa, Siri, and Cortana walk into a bar. Guess who is the funniest (even before she has a drink).
Your Password Recovery Questions Are Insanely Easy To Hack—and You Might Be to Blame
Lucky for you, we turned to the experts for tips on fixing them.
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...
Here’s How Successful People Organize Their Computer Desktops
Using these pro strategies to organize your home screen could be just the ticket to working faster and smarter.
11 Etiquette Rules You Need for Dealing with Death on Social Media
The digital age makes it easy to share everything all the time—which can be problematic when someone passes. From knowing...
This Guy’s Response to a Scammer Turned into a Hilarious Email Exchange
Spoiler alert: It's hilarious.
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...
14 of the Best Apps for Becoming More Productive and Organized
From the best apps for organizing your home to apps for streamlining your family's schedules, we've rounded up the top...
If You Know 20 of These Tech Words, You Are Officially a Computer Genius
Ever feel like a dinosaur when young relatives, coworkers, or kids start speaking in tech terms and phrases that sound...
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...
8 Ways to Turn Your Online Friends into Real-Life Besties
These days, apps give you what you need when you need it–including a flock of online friends. But how do...
This Victim of Cyber-Bullying Is Confronting Misogynists in the Coolest Way
Every time she gets an insulting comment online, Emily Temple-Wood posts a biography of a female scientist.
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...
Why Do We Use Emojis Anyway? A Fascinating History of Emoticons
Sometimes, emojis are worth 1,000 words.