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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
What comes to mind when you think of the word transcription? Does it evoke images of leaning over your computer, headphones on, while trying to stop and start an audio recording as you type?
It’s one thing to turn written notes into typed text. Tap or click here to find out how. But transcribing audio files on your own can be a huge pain, especially if you aren’t trained in transcription.
Astronomers have only begun to understand what lies in the galaxy beyond our planet. Billions of stars, asteroids and planets hang above our heads every night. Tap or click here for an app to help see which constellations and planets are out tonight.
The CDC says millions of Americans are skipping doses, delaying refills and taking other measures to save on meds. Add that to everyone who puts off visiting the doctor when they know something is wrong because it’s too expensive.
Are you thinking of selling your home? Hopefully, you’ve used some of your time to spruce it up. If not, it’s never too late. You don’t need to spend a lot of money, and even minor changes can add considerable value to your sell price later. Tap or click here for five tips on boosting your home’s value.
