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VTech Gets Hacked, Apple Hates Headphone Jacks... [Tech News Digest]
Hackers expose VTech users, Apple considers removing the headphone jack, Christmas lights can slow down your Wi-Fi, Snapchat gets into bed with (RED), and remembering The Star Wars Holiday Special.
How to Learn Any Skill with Your Own Solid Training Plan
How will you achieve your goals? Dreaming and planning are just the start. You need the right mix of technological and psychological tools to carry out your self-training program.
A Quick Fix For Anyone Who Has TV-Induced Insomnia
The artificial light from your TV interferes with sleep and could be the reason why you have insomnia. Here's one way to solve this issue.
Help Feed Hungry Children With This Easy-to-Use Mobile App
Solving world hunger isn't an easy task, but you can contribute with this incredibly simple mobile app.
2 Networking Command Line Tools Everyone Should Know
Every computer user, regardless of which operating system you use, should know these command line tools.
More Than Just Fun - These Hobbies Will Make You Smarter
Some hobbies are more than just fun. In fact, some hobbies can actually make you smarter!
3 Software-Related Legal Issues You Might Face One Day
Simple software-related mistakes could land you with fines, lawsuits, or even jail time. Are you aware of these potential legal issues?
Are Social Media Websites Listening to Their Users?
Social media apps try to keep their users interested with fancy new features, but sometimes those updates just don't make sense. These four recent updates to social media sites have us scratching our heads.
5 Handy Dictionary Extensions for Quick Word Lookups
What do you do when you are reading an article and would like more information on a word? There's nothing more convenient than using a browser extension for quick word look-ups.
Amazon Teases Drone Deliveries, Sweden Saves The Pirate Bay... [Tech News Digest]
Amazon promises its drones are still coming, Sweden protects The Pirate Bay, OnRad.io helps you find your favorite songs, Microsoft tests Cortana on iOS, and David Tennant explains the general theory of relativity.
Readers' Windows Tech Support Scam Stories
The Windows Tech Support scam prevails. Little can be done to counter it, except to hang up. We have collected stories from our readers who engaged the scammers and their tales are obnoxious.
How the Internet Has Changed My Life in a Wheelchair
The computer-and-Internet combination can remove barriers for the disabled. The right online tools not only unlock previously unavailable solutions to everyday tasks, but truly enhance quality of life and restore independence.
8 Free MMORPGs That Run Natively on Linux
"You can't play games on Linux" is one of the most outdated lies that people keep spreading, but while MMORPGs are lagging behind, there are several free MMORPGs that run natively on Linux.
This Site Shows Which Political Candidates Are Most Like You
Not sure which candidate best represents your political views for the 2016 election? Give this site ten minutes and you can find out.
How to Change the Default Program for Any File on Windows
Tired of Windows opening files with the wrong program? Here's how to change the launching program for any file type.
The Easiest Way to Fix Blurry Fonts in Windows 10
Some users have reported issues with blurry fonts in Windows 10. If that's happening to you, then here's a quick fix!
6 Common Windows Upgrade Issues & How to Fix Them
Upgrading Windows 10 can cause a number of complications. We show you what to watch out for and how to prevent or fix issues.
This One Vulnerability Might Leak Your IP When Using A VPN
A recently discovered vulnerability in many VPN providers means that in some cases, your IP address can be seen. This security flaw could potentially see people lose their anonymity whilst using VPNs. Here's how.
Organize Your Time with These 4 Linux Calendar Apps
Does it make sense to still use a desktop calendar app? We think so, especially to enable access to events on any synced device. These Linux calendar apps are particularly useful.
Raspberry Pi Launches $5 Model Zero: Here's How It Compares
The Raspberry Pi foundation just announced the Raspberry Pi Zero: it's essentially a cut-down Raspberry Pi, with a price tag to match: each one costs $5. That isn’t a typo.