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For better or for worse, technology is the new frontier. When it comes to navigating the web, avoiding hackers, and enjoying our devices—Reader’s Digest is here to lead the way and help you get the most out of our interconnected world.

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What Does .com Stand for?

This sequence of four characters probably appears at the top of your computer screen several times a day. But do...


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4 Signs a “Work from Home” Job Offer Is Actually a Scam

With the new world of widespread remote work, you might be especially eager to consider a job offer or listing...


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How to Delete Multiple Facebook Friends at Once

It's probably time to purge your Facebook friends list. This guide will help you cut out negativity, oversharing, and random...


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What’s the World’s Safest, Best PIN?

Learn how to protect your prime numbers.


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29 Cell Phone Hacks You’ll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without

Today's smartphones can transform into essential tools for everything from home improvement projects to home offices.


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How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Android Phones

If you act quickly, you may be able to save that important message you tossed in the virtual trash


22 Brilliant Uses for Q-Tips That’ll Come in Handy

You know you’re not supposed to use cotton swabs to clean inside your ears (right?), so here are more uses...


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How to Spot Fake Donation Scams

Scammers are taking advantage of the current climate to create fake accounts and take your money.

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9 Zoom Scams Experts Are Warning About

Before you schedule another virtual happy-hour with your friends or a work meeting with colleagues over Zoom, you might want...


How to Make Your Phone Charge Faster: 14 Tips from Tech Pros

Low battery? Boost your charging speed and learn how to charge your phone fast with these expert-approved tips.


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How Do Those “I’m Not a Robot” Tests Work?

How does clicking a box verify your humanity?


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Why Do URLs Start with HTTPS?

The reason that URLs have HTTPS in them is slightly confusing, but it's a good bit of information to know.


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What to Do with Old Cell Phones: 14 Genius Uses

Don't know what to do with old cell phones? Don't throw those old phones away until you've checked out these...


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If You’ve Been Invited to a Zoom Meeting with HR, You Might Be Getting Scammed

Scammers are feeding off people's fear of losing their jobs.


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5 Ways Hackers Can Take Control of Your Car

It might seem like something out of a movie, but the risk is real. Find out the different dangers—and some...


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8 Immediate Steps to Take After Your Smart Home Is Hacked

If you suspect your smart home has been hacked there are steps you can take to stop the intruder.


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16 Things to Never Do on a Work Computer

From streaming videos to downloading files, there are a lot of things that can get you in trouble.

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20 Free Things You Can Do Online—That Weren’t Free Before

Put your wallet away. The Internet is full of free books, free movies, free coupons, and so much more.


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Here’s How Filthy Your Cell Phone Really Is

It’s time you start washing your phone as often as you wash your hands.


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When Is It Better to Restart vs. Shut Down Your Computer?

Don't do anything until you read this. Your computer will thank you.


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What Apple Insiders Know About iPhones That You Don’t

Get ready to love your favorite device even more.


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How to Check Your Internet Speed (and Why It’s Important)

Nothing slows down your life like slow Internet.


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15 Cell Phone Accessories You’ll End Up Using Every Day

Given our dependence on smartphones, the idea of making them even more useful is not just enticing—it's exciting. See what...

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11 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your iPad

You might want to rethink using your iPad without a cover. Learn the surprising ways you’re shortening the life of...


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Here’s How Often You Should Be Restarting Your Everyday Devices

We'd be lost without all the smart technology in our lives, but how often should we restart our devices? We...


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15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Mac Laptop Could Do

You won’t believe what you’ve been missing—and how much easier it will make your life.


How to Unfreeze an iPhone

Here's what you can do to restart your phone now, plus tips to prevent another crash in the future.

 


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I Got Scammed on Facebook—Here’s What I Learned

I thought I knew better than to fall for a Facebook scam—until I actually did fall for a Facebook scam.


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Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Rental Cars

Protect yourself—and your personal information. Think twice before plugging your phone into a rental car.