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Is Kaspersky Software a Tool of the Russian Government?

September 18, 2017

A rather interesting development has cropped up in the security world. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of Kaspersky security software on federal computers. This — understandably — has some people worried. Is it still safe to use Kaspersky software on your home or work computer? We’ve collected the facts, tried to… read more »

This Easy Tool Lets You Create Fun Music Remixes

July 17, 2017

Sometimes a good mashup can turn two average songs into an awesome one. If you’re looking for a way to create your own music remixes, Indiloop is the site for you. Head over to the site, and click the Create a Remix to get started. You’ll need to create an account before you begin. Once… read more »

How to Turn Any Dumb Device Into a Smart Home Tool

June 21, 2017

When you think of smart devices, your first thought is likely about expensive learning thermostats or home security cameras. However, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to begin transforming your house into a smart home. Really, all it takes is a TP-Link Smart Plug or two, which sells for less than $ 30… read more »

Google’s New Tool Turns Data Into Professional Animated GIFs

June 6, 2017

As information gets more tangled by the day, data visualization has stepped in to make it less baffling. As the world’s chief information honcho, Google has taken note and launched an online tool that converts raw data into animated GIFs. The Data GIF Maker is a search trend analysis tool from Google News Lab and is… read more »

Is Facebook’s New Tool Enough to Stop the Spread of Revenge Porn?

May 2, 2017

What does living in the age of technology and information mean? Does it mean life is easier? Sure, it’s easier to find a job, travel, and stay in touch. It’s also easier to make information go viral. While some see that as an opportunity to gain fame and money by, say, becoming YouTube stars, others use… read more »

This Free Tool Can Help You Save a Lot of Disk Space on Windows

April 13, 2017

Those on tiny hard drives know the daily struggle of juggling your files to avoid low storage space warnings. When you barely have enough hard drive space to run Windows, you need to save space in any way possible. If you’ve already deleted all the excess data on your PC but need more space, there’s… read more »

Don’t Just Bookmark Articles: Save Your Reading Progress Using This Nifty Tool

March 8, 2017

New stuff to read is always welcome, but the problem is that there’s just too much stuff to read these days, and our attention is fighting a losing battle. Think of an interesting article in your feed — maybe a longform article that asks for a sacrifice of time. A few lines down you realize that… read more »

This Tool Shows Online Prices as Number of Hours You Need to Work

February 23, 2017

In the past we’ve covered a bunch of tricks that can help you save money online, such as using the envelope method, killing the early adopter mindset, and making full use of your credit card benefits. But here’s a trick you may not have heard: converting prices to hours of work. Let’s say your wage… read more »

How to Use Apple Notes as a Research Tool

December 27, 2016

If you’re a student, a teacher, an employee, or just an internet citizen, there are times when you need to collect a lot of information about a particular topic. The process usually starts with a single Google search page and ends up with multiple tabs, maybe spread across multiple windows, with snippets of useful information… read more »