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Don't let the funny name confuse you. Smishing is a major scam.
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The Reader’s Digest Home Tech Buying Guide
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12 Declassified UFO Secrets
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The 11 Longest Bridges in the World
Tantalizing to some, terrifying to others, a long bridge over water is undoubtedly an engineering marvel.
20 Everyday Products Generation Z Will Never Use in Their Lifetime
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These very common mistakes can cause some very big problems—avoid them to keep your iPhone running smoothly for as long...
6 Smartphone Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone to Fix
Got a wet cell phone? A shattered screen? These smartphone repair techniques should do the trick.
How “Private” Is Private Browsing Mode?
You may think that switching over to incognito mode on your browser gives you max privacy, but the truth is...
14 Ways the World Would Be Different Without Bill Gates
A look at some of the billionaire businessman and philanthropist's contributions, from technology to education to global health.
What Can I Really Do About the Climate Crisis?
We asked Jessie Ma, energy-efficiency and storage researcher, to help answer one of our most pressing questions.
14 Normal Things Astronauts Can’t Do in Space
In space, astronauts may have more problems than Houston wants to hear about. As for the amount of these problems,...
This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone
We live and die by our smartphone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot and refresh. But are you harming...
13 Things That Could Happen If Social Media Disappeared
We never knew we wanted it before it existed. Now we can't fathom life without it—although here, we wonder, "What...
7 Alarming Things a Hacker Can Do When They Have Your Email Address
Once a hacker has access to your email, they can access a lot more of your information. Here are some...
Is Your Phone Spying on You? A Surveillance Expert Weighs In
According to surveillance expert Valerie Steeves, your phone is listening to you in ways you may not have imagined.
8 Places You Should Never Charge Your Phone
When your battery is low, charging your phone at a public kiosk is tempting. But here's why it's risky to...
11 Things IT Professionals Don’t Want You to Know
Here's what your computer technician is actually thinking when you march into their office to get their help.
13 Ways Hackers Get You When You Travel
An expert reveals the surprising ways you're more vulnerable to identity theft when you travel—and how to protect yourself.
Apple’s Chief Design Officer Says You’re Using Your iPhone Wrong
Apple exec Jony Ive knows the iPhone better than anyone. And here's the big mistake he says most users are...
What Is Inside a Black Hole?
These mysterious objects represent all that is unknown—but for the first time, scientists are getting a peek with the first-ever...
10 Tricks to Make Your Computer Run Faster
Over time, as your computer—and technology in general—ages, it's bound to run a little slower than it did when you...