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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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18 Secrets to Steal from People Who Never Get Hacked

Boost your online security—and thwart hackers—with advice from cybersecurity experts.


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Avoid Answering Calls from These Area Codes: Scam Phone Numbers Guide

Scam phone numbers are used every day to trick unsuspecting people into giving away their private information. The good news...


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How to Block Someone on Facebook Messenger

Here's how to take control of your inbox and stop getting all those unwanted messages.


How to Delete 99 Percent of Your Digital Footprint

Take these steps to erase your activity from the internet's long memory


The Real Meaning Behind the Most Popular Emojis

Emoji meanings can be incredibly confusing. Is he crying from laughter, or just crying? Learn how to decode emoji with...


6 Best Pet Cameras for Keeping Tabs on Your Furry Friends

Watch, talk to, and even play with your pet—no matter where you are.


15 Best Board Games to Play Online

Gather your friends and family for an exciting and memorable virtual game night.


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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...

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If These Apps Are Still on Your Phone, Someone May Be Spying on You

Some of the most popular apps you love and have come to rely on could be posing more of a...


The Only Keyboard Shortcut List You’ll Ever Need

With a few button presses, you can accomplish hundreds of computer tasks, from the simple to the sophisticated without ever...


The Best Smart Doorbells That Help Keep Your Home Safe and Sound

Whether it's opportunity knocking, an annoying salesperson or a suspicious stranger, the best smart doorbell can help you decide if...


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Smartphone Security: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Phone Safe

These days, your smartphone is more than just a way to call or text people—it serves as an...


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15 Common Phone Scams to Look Out For—and How to Avoid Them

Scammers are sneakier than you might think, so you need to know how to protect your money and your information


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12 Signs That Shopping Site Is Fake—and About to Steal Your Money

Reports from Experian, the consumer credit reporting agency, show that online shopping fraud is on the rise! Here's how to...


71 of the Most Essential Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

Drop that mouse! These Chrome keyboard commands offer a much faster and more efficient way to browse the Web.

24 of the Most Useful YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

Whether you’re watching a video for instruction or entertainment, these YouTube hotkeys will make your life a whole lot easier.


80 of the Most Useful Excel Shortcuts

Excel at using Excel with these keyboard hotkeys that will save you minutes of time—and hours of aggravation.


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.


66 of the Most Useful Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts

You'll zip around your email inbox and outbox like a pro once you know these Microsoft Outlook hotkeys for Windows.


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The Most Useful iPhone and iPad Keyboard Shortcuts

Once you know these text shortcuts for your iPhone you'll be responding to text messages faster than ever!


96 Shortcuts for Accents and Symbols: A Cheat Sheet

These quick and easy keyboard shortcuts will make your life so much easier.

How to Recycle Old Cellphones—and 4 Things to Do First

Don't toss your old device in the trash! Cellphone recycling is easy and better for the environment.


The 50 Most Useful Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

These shortcuts are sure to make your life a lot easier the next time you're composing a Word document!


41 of the Most Useful Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Your keyboard can do a lot more than you realize. Memorize these Mac keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate your...


55 of the Most Useful Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts

Master the art of Zoom with these keyboard tricks. Trust us: You won’t know how you ever lived without them.


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How to Remove Spyware on an Android Phone

Worried that someone’s watching you? You have good reason to be concerned. Here’s how to spot and remove spyware on...


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How to Remove Hidden Malware from Your Android Phone

When your phone is hacked, you need to act fast. Here’s how to tell if your Android has been infected...