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Protect Your Eyesight: Tips for Preventing Eye Strain at the Computer
Our lives have become increasingly more comfortable, efficient, and overall easier as technology has innovated. But rapid innovation in technology that doesn't match pace with our own physiological evolution comes with its own dangers. We live in a world where devices are everywhere and we’re spending more and more time…
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Digital Hoarding: The Modern Day Clutter You Need to Address
What are hoarders and how do I know if I am one? You may be familiar with TV shows documenting the lives of extreme hoarders and their struggle to part with items that, for other people, are just clutter. According to Mayo Clinic, hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which people have difficulty parting with…
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The Drawbacks of SMS and Why It's Time to Consider Other Options
Technological advancements are there to simplify our lives. But they often complicate things. Simple advancements can often come with inherent flaws that unearth complicated problems for the end consumer. The relationship between technology on the internet and safety or privacy concerns has become a worrisome dynamic. The…
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Protect Your Privacy: How to Know if Your Laptop Camera Has Been Hacked
Digital privacy is quickly becoming one of the most important priorities of anyone who owns a digital device. With surveillance cameras everywhere and every single app asking for your email addresses and personal information, it’s hard to not take precautions in order to protect yourself and your information. A hacked…
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Internet safety 101: 10 Simple Rules to Keep You Safe [2023]
Thinking of getting a computer for the first time? The internet is a powerful tool that offers endless opportunities for learning, entertainment, and communication. But as we spend more time online, it's important to remember that danger can lurk on the internet. Read on to discover ways to secure your data and keep…
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Why Decentralized Social Media is the Next Big Thing
TikTok, BeReal, Discord… These are some of the biggest names dominating the social media industry these past couple of years. Take BeReal, for example; the number of users exploded overnight and the younger generation latched onto the platform, posting unedited, unfiltered lives of themselves compared to the heavily…
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Is Social Media Bad for Kids?
Lawmakers in northern Texas have recently proposed a bill to ban social media for under 18s, in a bid that would see parents being asked to remove children from social media websites. The proposal has refueled discussions about the risks and effects of social media on children. But while the safety of our younger…
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How to Stream the 5 Best Movies of 2022 to Your PC
From much anticipated MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) blockbuster movies to action films harking back to the heyday of the 1980s to intimate personal dramas based on historical events, 2022 has been quite the year for cinema. So if you are itching for new content to sink your teeth into while waiting for upcoming releases…
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How to Stream NFL Playoffs Games to Your PC
2023 has officially begun, which means that the annual NFL (National Football League) playoffs will soon be captivating the attention of many dedicated football fans across the country. Of course, watching the playoffs from the comfort of your home is the ideal setup, but regardless of location, you should try to get the…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Z-Library Shutdown
Z-Library was a shadow library project that provided access to scholarly journal articles, academic texts, and general-interest books. The online library of pirated books was shut down on November 4, 2022, by the U.S. federal government. The shutdown caused a minor uproar among users of the service, who are now being…