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Deal with an inbox after vacay
Want to have a truly restful holiday away? Let me tell you how with these great email tips, in 60 seconds.
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Here are the 5 social media companies tracking you the most
Your privacy is at risk if you have an internet connection. Every app and service tracks you to some degree, with some playing fast and loose with your data. Here are the most invasive apps.
It’s no secret that social media companies track almost everything you do, but which are the worst offenders? Check out the full report below.
Space lasers and what they are used for
In the early days of rocket science, researchers wondered how an astronaut would communicate with Earth once they reached the moon. One scientist thought shining a bright light back to our planet was a good idea. Even though that was decades ago, his suggestion wasn’t far off. Today, lasers are used for a variety of space communications, and how they work is incredible.
Posting pics of kids on social media: Do’s and don'ts
What started as a fun way to keep in touch with friends and family has devolved into a hotbed of fake news, scams, data breaches cyberbullying and little to no privacy.
Social media has come a long way from its roots, and most news is bad. But it’s one thing to put yourself out there and another to post information about your children. Social media on its own is harmful to children without your involvement. Don’t make it worse. Consider this your tech etiquette lesson of the day.
How to check what's hogging your internet connection
Bandwidth is a hot commodity, even more so when living in a rural area or a region with notoriously lousy internet service. But sometimes your slow internet is caused by your ISP. Tap or click here to see if your ISP is throttling your speeds.
20 happiest places to travel … based on selfies
We all get a limited number of vacation days each year, so when we travel, we’re all trying to get the most joy for our buck.
Researchers used AI analysis of facial expressions in 63,000 Instagram photos taken at tourist destinations worldwide, showing that not all vacations are created equal — and some places are more grin-inducing than others.
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick-rolling is like a mischievous online booby trap that lures unsuspecting victims into clicking a link, only to be serenaded by the timeless tune of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
Coursera vs. Udemy: Which platform offers the best online learning experience?
Learning through online courses has grown in popularity over the years. It’s never been easier to customize your education and focus on skills you care about. In this multi-billion dollar business, websites rope in course creators to build a system of user-generated educational resources. But which one is best?
The bizarre physics of electric guitars
Electric guitars changed the game when it came to music. From Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, they have all used the instrument to make incredible tunes. But the science behind guitars is much more complicated than you think.
5 countries rolling out the remote work red carpet
What if “work from home” became “work from beach?” One of the most attractive benefits of remote work is being able to operate from literally anywhere. Well, anywhere with the internet, at least.
Luckily, vacation destinations worldwide are opening their arms to digital nomads, making it easier than ever to take advantage of our newfound remote freedom. From cheap visas to moving incentives, here’s who’s rolling out the red carpet to remote workers worldwide, starting with the basics: Wi-Fi.
Turning a gas-powered car into an electric vehicle
Most cars on the road right now are gas-powered. But in the future, they might not be. Check out this awesome video from CNBC about people turning their gas cars into EVs.