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Best Online Tools to Make You Less Lonely
While few people can argue that the development of the internet and the advanced technology that accompanied it have made certain aspects of modern life much easier, this is not necessarily the case regarding socialization. Given the increasingly fractious and hostile nature of various social media platforms and the…
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How to Track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
One of the most joyful holiday traditions for many families on Christmas Eve is awaiting the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or the otherwise familiar bearded, gift-bearing figure. While answering the questions of excited children should always be encouraged, parents and guardians…
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BeReal: The 'Anti-Instagram' Social Media App Sweeping the Nation
Social media has enabled many wonderful things for people around the world. We’re able to stay connected to old friends, meet and connect with new like-minded friends, learn unique skills and knowledge, stay up-to-date on breaking news, share our lives in video and photo form, and much more. Two decades ago, it was hard to…
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The Collapse of FTX, former “Top Cryptocurrency Exchange”
Crypto exchange FTX recently filed for bankruptcy and halted customer withdrawals, amidst claims of having fatal risk, management, legal, and compliance flaws. The founder and CEO stepped down, and billions of dollars in crypto entrusted to the firm are missing. FTX’s bankruptcy has caused untold damage. FTX has more than…
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How to Monitor Who Your Kids Are Talking to Online
With access to technology becoming easier and more common across various age groups, it is more important than ever to be able to monitor your child's online communications effectively. Given the sheer number of ways that a predator, scammers, or garden variety cyber bullies can wreak havoc on children's physical and…
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How to Find and Stream Your Favorite Holiday Movies Online
With the events of Thanksgiving now concluded, you are likely looking forward to spending time during the upcoming holiday season with friends, family, and loved ones engaging in some beloved annual traditions. Along with yule logs, menorahs, and decorating the tree, many families consider watching certain films during the…
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5 Twitter Alternatives for Those Going Elsewhere
Given the recent series of tumultuous events since the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, you may be in the market for a new go-to social media platform. Although you may not be as familiar with some of these options, many are seeing rapid user growth and provide similar features to those offered by Twitter. Mastodon As…
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Metaverse 101: Everything You Need to Know
While the technology and infrastructure are not yet fully in place, we are closer than ever to the dream of experiencing full VR or virtual reality as easily as it now is to access the internet. Perhaps the closest modern approach to creating such a feat is the Metaverse, which seeks to create not only VR experiences for…
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Juice Jacking: Malware Attacks Through Charging Stations
No doubt when you next head out, you will have your cell phone or another portable device like an iPad or tablet with you, and you will need to recharge it at some point. If your battery is running low, be aware that juicing up your electronic devices at free charging kiosks, such as those found at airports, train…
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Best Online Auction Sites to Score a Tech Deal
While it is undoubtedly true that you could purchase a given piece of technology from a conventional online retailer or brick-and-mortar big box store, you could be missing out on some exciting and affordable opportunities. If you are willing to take the time to search for your desired items and know enough about how to…
