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Why The FBI is Urging You to Reboot Your Internet Router

Malware is infecting hundreds of thousands of routers, but there's an easy fix.

The Great Yanny vs. Laurel Aural War of 2018, Explained

The mysterious sound clip has a perfectly rational and non-demonic explanation.

Your Gmail Will Soon 'Nudge' You If You Forget to Respond to an Important Email

The "I didn't see your email" trick might not work so well anymore.

Amazon Is Reportedly Working on a Home Robot

No word on whether its testimony will be admissible if it witnesses your murder.

9 'Scientific Mysteries' the Internet Loves, Debunked

Spoiler: The answer is not "aliens." It's never aliens.

Bali Is Suspending Mobile Web Service for Its Sacred Day of Silence

Nyepi is a holiday devoted to mindful meditation.

Find Out If Your Passwords Have Been Stolen With This Free Service

Pwned Password will tell you just how many times your favorite password has been spotted in data breaches.

6 Things Americans Should Know About Net Neutrality

Including the epic "Star Wars" quote battle of 2015.

How Google Chrome’s New Built-In Ad Blocker Will Change Your Browsing Experience

The new feature goes live Thursday.

Good News: Being Lazy Can Be Good for the Environment

If you're spending all of your time at home with Netflix, you probably aren't driving too much.

Facebook Is Changing Their Algorithm—Here's How to Keep Your Favorite Content on Your Feed

See less posts from people you barely know and more of the content you love.

15 Megabytes of Fame: The GeoCities Story

The virtual neighborhoods were home to cat tributes, fan fiction, and low-res *NSYNC photos. Lots of *NSYNC photos.

How to Spot the Convincing New Phishing Scam Targeting Netflix Users

Netflix sends its customers the occasional email, but these messages will never ask for personal or payment info.

Logging On to Public Wi-Fi Networks Is About to Get More Secure

A new type of Wi-Fi encryption is coming your way in early 2018, and it will make logging onto public Wi-Fi a lot safer.

Your Roomba Will Soon Be Able to Find Your Home's Wi-Fi Dead Zones

An update to the iRobot app will allow high-end robot vacuums to map Wi-Fi strength across the house.

The Most Googled Topic In Each State in 2017

From solar eclipses to Unicorn Frappuccinos, these are the headlines, events, and trends that dominated our screens in 2017.

7 Brilliantly Useless Websites You Won't Believe Exist

Don't even pretend you're working.

Taking Facebook Quizzes Could Put You at Risk for Identity Theft

Birth cities and names of first pets are common security questions—and common quiz queries.

Here Are the Most Commonly Used Passwords of 2017

You can probably guess the first two.

Mapping Tool Tells You How Much Choice You Really Have When It Comes to Internet Service Providers

Shop around.

Before Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall of Flooz E-Currency

The debut of the virtual gift currency in 1999 was supposed to change how we shopped on the internet. Russian hackers ruined it for everyone.

What Could the Repeal of Net Neutrality Mean for Internet Users?

Inflated pricing, hindered access to knowledge, and slower connections are just the beginning.

For $61, You Can Become a Co-Owner of This 13th-Century French Castle

A ruined castle will be restored thanks to the powers of the internet.

The Plugin That Keeps the Internet From Spoiling Santa Claus

Believers: Click at your own risk.

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