Spotify, which has gotten plenty of coverage from us, has quickly become a prime contender in the music streaming industry. It offers an attractive deal: all the music you could want for free, as long as you can put up with a few ads here and there. If you opt for the Premium package, at…
It seems like every week, there’s a new example of how images can be used to improve your results on social media. One of the most recent examples is from
Google Search has been steadily improving over the years. Make it work better for you with these 16 awesome tricks!
With 500 attendees and some big names from the data privacy and human rights fields, the Don't Spy on Us Day of Action was a fascinating afternoon of discussion, debate, and practical advice on how to keep our personal data private from snooping governments. I learned a lot, and I've condensed the most important parts…
The way you describe yourself on Twitter is how you'll be perceived online. How the heck do you do it right? Here's how to write a powerful Twitter bio.
You probably know that you should take care when using an ATM, but how can you know for sure that the device has been compromised – and what should you do upon realising this? What Is ATM Crime? ATMs in the wall of banks, railway stations, hotels, supermarkets and other locations contain a lot of…
Perhaps a runaway elephant stepped on your recently dropped phone in a parking lot adjacent to the local zoo. Maybe your crazy ex-girlfriend tracked you down, took your phone, and threw it off a bridge just so she could ask you, 'Why aren't you returning my calls?!' in person. Or, well, maybe you just accidentally…
Yesterday, the first Sharp smartphone to come to these great United States brought with it one of the skinniest bezels we've ever seen on a smartphone. The Aquos Crystal is visually impressive, and a major step into the frameless future that seems to be emerging. There's just one problem, though. Bezels matter. And we still need them.
Most cell phone owners around the world only have to worry about a single carrier technology called the Global System for Mobile Communications, or GSM for short. As its name implies, this standard was developed for, and has been adopted by, almost the entire globe as the way to communicate via cellular calls. But not everyone…
The Cloud. It's a term that gets thrown around a lot these days - so much so that its definition seems to have been diluted over the years. What is the cloud, exactly? Why does it matter if we know about it? And what does it mean for us? Don't be intimidated by the jargon.…
From time to time, we all get concerned about our computer's temperature. But should we be worried? How exactly is your PC affected by heat? And what does it do to cool itself down? Whenever you hear that little fan overdoing itself, mild panic might set in. Heat does affect your computer – but is…
Do you need to reinstall OS X regularly to keep your Mac running well? No. Are there times when doing so might be a good idea? Possibly. Here’s when. It’s a truism among Windows users: you should re-install your operating system every year, if not every six months, to keep things running smoothly. This was…
These rules are essential if you don't want to alienate people. Double check that you're not texting the WRONG way.
Android can do much more than iOS. Instead of being blissfully unaware of all of the amazing things your Android device can do, read this article instead!
While the battle between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One rages on, a third competitor watches from the sidelines: the Wii U. This console, which launched a full year before the PS4 and Xbox One, is often overlooked when it comes to the current generation of gaming consoles, but it really deserves more. The Wii…
The hidden and little-known features of all six major social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram.
A deep dive into the specific ways to compose social media updates. Everything from capitalization, link placement, symbols, and more.
Closing an online account? Wait! There's something you need to do first. While surfing the Web, it's second nature to register on various websites in order to gain access to a variety of services, features, and goodies. Once the mystery is solved, you move on to something newer and shinier, leaving behind a trail of unused…
There are lessons to be learned from the celebrity hacking incident.
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What kind of Internet access do you really have? Broadband? High Speed? Wireless? Satellite? Fibre? There are so many different names for selling Internet access, but most of them don't tell you how you are connecting to the Internet. Now is a good time to find out and see just what they mean for you. Before we get…
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Laptop and personal computer users can benefit knowing which is better. Will leaving their unit on or shutting it down save energy and makes it last longer.
