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The world wide web is a source of infinite information at our fingertips. You can learn something new, discover something old, or share something special of your very own. Here at Reader’s Digest, we know that not everything on the internet is as it seems, so we’re here to help you safely decode, understand, and explore all it has to offer.

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These Simple Online Travel Tools Helped Me Save $911 on My Vacation

An AI travel planner may not magically make flight prices decrease, but AI and other online tools can save you time and money when planning your next vacation

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Online Security

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. Follow these tips to protect your online security and digital privacy.


What Is the Metaverse, Exactly?

Our complete guide to the metaverse will teach you everything you need to know about the technology you haven't heard...


Misinformation vs. Disinformation: How to Tell the Difference

Even the savviest of us can be fooled. Here's how to recognize fake info.


Is Love Bombing the Newest Scam to Avoid?

Could your partner's grand gestures lead to a romance scam? Watch out for these red flags.

How to Get Free Wi-Fi Wherever You Go

Figuring out how to get free Wi-Fi when you're on the go isn't always easy. This step-by-step guide can help.


Amazon Music vs. Spotify: What’s the Difference?

Can't decide between Amazon Music vs. Spotify? We compare services, prices and features to help you decide.

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What Does ICYMI Mean?

You’ve likely seen it in your inbox or in your Twitter feed, but what does ICYMI mean?


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How to Delete Yourself from Google Searches

Looking to regain a little privacy? Follow these steps to remove your personal information from Google searches—or at least hide...


47 Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts to Start Using Today

Spend less time on email—and save your wrists, too—with these helpful Gmail shortcuts you’ll wish you knew sooner.


What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?

Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.

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7 Red Flags Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

Having an outside party steal your Wi-Fi can be, at best, inconvenient and frustrating, and at worst, harmful to you...


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8 Signs You Shouldn’t Accept a LinkedIn Request

LinkedIn is a place to connect with people in your career field and grow your network, but before accepting every...


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How to Hide Your House from Google Street View

If you've ever looked up your house on Google street view and seen your car in the driveway and your...


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How the Internet is Keeping Tabs on Your Every Move

You are being stalked everywhere you go. In your car. On your morning walk. Even in your own home—by...


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

Nothing slows down your life like slow Internet.


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If You See This Post on Social Media, Ignore it! It’s a Scam

This scam has been circling the Internet for years.


10 Internet Challenges in 2019 That Should Have Never Happened

Another year, another set of viral online stunts that put people in the hospital.


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There’s a Surprisingly Easy Way to Delete Yourself from the Internet

We all probably have wanted this service at some point or another.