How to Read a Blocked Website
Photo: africa_pink (Shutterstock) We often envision the internet as an open source of boundless information, but that’s not always the case depending on where you live or whose network you’re…
How to Stop Your Important Emails From Going to Someone’s Spam Folder
Photo: Gil C (Shutterstock) My spam folder currently contains over 500 emails of incomprehensible phishing attempts, newsletters from companies I didn’t know I subscribed to, and a variety of unsolicited…
Are These Tangle-Free USB Cables Worth It?
As long as there have been cables, there has been tangling. There’s nothing worse than reaching into your pocket or bag to grab your charging cable for your soon-t0-be-dead smartphone,…
How to Tell If Someone Is Stealing Your Wifi (and Boot Them Off)
Photo: KsanderDN (Shutterstock) So, your internet is acting funny, maybe a little sluggish, even after multiple router resets and disconnecting excess devices. While there are many possible reasons your internet…
How to Browse the Dark Web If You’re Shady (or Just Curious)
Photo: Dmytro Tyshchenko (Shutterstock) For all the mystery surrounding the “dark web,” it’s actually pretty easy to access if you have the right software, and we can show you how.…
How to Stream Region-Locked British TV Shows From Outside the U.K.
Photo: chrisdorney (Shutterstock) By now we all know VPNs can be used to watch region-locked content on international streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, but what about region-specific services like…
How to Watch International Netflix With a VPN
Photo: JOCA_PH (Shutterstock) VPNs are an important digital security tool for political activists, journalists, and security researchers, but they’re now popular among general internet users thanks to the increased privacy…
The Best Ways to Boost Your Wifi Signal for Free
Photo: Teerasan Phutthigorn (Shutterstock) If you’re hitting your internet plan’s top speeds, but things still aren’t fast enough for you, upgrading your plan might be your best bet. However, if…
How Your Kids Are Outsmarting All Your Parental Controls
Photo: franz12 (Shutterstock) This fascinating article in The Wall Street Journal details an arms-race taking place in America’s households. Concerned parents are using internet blocking and filtering techniques on their…
Should You Repair Your Leaky Mailbox—or Replace It?
Screenshot: Yevhen Slabun (Shutterstock) Winter used to mean snow on the ground. These days, thanks to climate change, it more likely means an increase in cold rain—but either way, ‘tis…