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10 Signs You're Using Illegal Movie Websites
Streaming movies are a convenient way to catch a flick, but some of those online sites can be iffy, particularly if they offer free movies. We'll show you how to tell a legal site from a sketchy one.
What's the Difference Between Modem and Router Functions?
In order to understand, and fix, your glitchy home WiFi, it's helpful to know what makes it work. So what's the difference between your modem and your router?
What's the Biggest TV Size for Homes vs. Stadiums?
As sports franchises try to attract more fans, teams spend millions upgrading their old stadiums and building new ones. The centerpiece in most? A really, really big HDTV.
Do Video Games Cause Violence in Real Life?
Entertainment media has always made a great scapegoat for bad behavior and violence. But is it legitimate? Do violent video games really lead to real-life violence?
How to Hide Friends on Facebook
Privacy settings on Facebook can be customized to hide certain friends. Learn how to hide friends on Facebook in this article.
How to Enable Google Chrome Dark Mode on All Your Devices
Dark mode makes Googling at bedtime easier on the eyes, among other things. Here's how to enable it on all your devices.
What Is Doxxing? 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
Do you know what you're doing when you're "dropping dox" on somebody? It's called "doxxing," and while it's technically not illegal, it's probably not a very nice thing to do to someone.
How to Catch a Cheater: 11 Ways Technology Reveals Secrets
Technology can help cheaters connect with paramours -- but it can also leave a trail that gets them caught. How does our connection to the digital world make it easier to expose infidelity?
How Stereolithography Works: A 3D Printing Process
Stereolithography -- also known as 3D printing -- is an amazing technology that allows you to build 3D plastic prototypes almost as easily as you print something on a sheet of paper!
How to Recall an Email in Outlook or Gmail
Email clients like Outlook and Gmail have a handy recall message feature that allows you to delete or edit emails after you've sent them. We'll tell you how to use them.
How to Download a YouTube Video (The Right Way)
We get it. You want to watch your favorite videos even when you're not connected to the internet. We'll walk you through the YouTube-sanctioned way to do it.
How to Uninstall Apps on Mac Computers
Mac fans always talk about how easy and intuitive Apple's OS is to use. Is it really that simple to uninstall programs on a Mac?
What Is Streaming And How Does It Work?
Streaming video and audio have come a very long way since it was first introduced in the 1990s. In fact, millions of people have gotten rid of cable and rely on streaming only for entertainment.
Can You See Who Views Your Facebook Profile?
With all the Internet spying going on out there, it seems like it would be easy to know who's viewing your Facebook profile. Lots of apps promise they can, but can they really?
How Does Kindle Work? What to Know in 2024
Electronic books have been out for years, though none of them met with much success — until the Amazon Kindle. What's so special about this little device?
QLED vs. OLED: Weighing Different TV Options
If you're shopping for a new TV, you may have to weigh the pros and cons of a QLED vs. OLED TV display. These two types of technology are similarly named but fundamentally very different.
How Facial Recognition Technology Works
How unique is your face? Learn how facial recognition systems can pick a face out of a crowd, extract it from the rest of the scene and compare it to a database of stored images.
What Does SSID Stand For?
Your wireless network can’t function without an SSID. Learn what SSID stands for in this article.
How to Add a Watermark to Photos
You've made a picture on your computer, pasted it into a Word document and would like to know how to place a watermark on the picture. Here's how to place a watermark on pictures.
What Are Haptics on iPhone Devices and Why Do They Exist?
Ever wonder how flat cell phone keys vibrate to let you know you've pressed a button? It's called haptics, and you can use it for lots more than just phones.