The SourceForge Controversy, and the Ongoing Fall of Slashdot Media, Explained
Over the past few days, one of the world's premier download portals has been in the middle of a controversy – and one of the web's first geek communities is being dragged down with it.
Feel Good Every Day with These 9 Little Acts of Technology
Helping others makes you feel better too. Improving someone's life is a great way to alleviate feelings of sadness and isolation in your own. It's easier now with the technology that connects us.
5 Tools That Make Slack Even Better
If you want to see where the web is going, you need to try out Slack. It's replacing email for internal communications, and third-party tools make it even better.
The Lurker Majority: Why You're Not Weird For Reading and Never Posting
For every person who posts on a forum, generally about 99 other people are viewing that forum but not posting.
3 Emotions Caused by the Internet That There Are No Words For
There are plenty of Internet experiences we all have every day, that lack names. Let's name them, together.
Meet the Robot That's Trying to Take My Job
This article wasn't written by a robot - but the next one you read might have been. Robots are already in our midst, and you might be surprised what they can do. Robots are reporting on earthquakes, sports, and writing huge numbers of Wikipedia articles. Odds are pretty good you've already read articles written entirely by robots without realizing it.
New to Craft Beer? Start with the Best Beer Websites & Communities
Beer is an acquired taste. Once acquired, beer offers a certain world of taste that no other beverage can. Experience the wonders of craft beer, with these websites and communities.
7 Google Crowdsourcing Projects That Help Us Today
We are collecting a lot of data for Google under the umbrella of "crowdsourcing projects" -- and they are surprisingly very helpful. Do these crowdsourcing services make your life better?
The Kindest Communities on Reddit
There are a lot of really great people on Reddit – here's where you can find them.
The John Oliver Effect: How Last Week Tonight is Changing Entertainment
John has an inherent understanding of what makes the Internet tick.
4 Helpful Communities for New Linux Users
You might be wondering, "What do I do now?" If you're at that point, then it's time you joined a Linux community — even if you only intend to lurk.
What Motivates People to Record and Upload Pirated Movies and Music?
What do release group members get out of uploading the latest episode of Game of Thrones? We talked to a few and found out.
At 28, He's Running A $7 Million Company That Just Recommends New Apps
Links to apps sounds simple, but there's a lot more to Product Hunt – and there is a lot more to founder Ryan Hoover.
The Right Way To Grow A New Online Community: 3 Examples
Why do some communities thrive while others struggle to survive? Let's look at a few stories.
Why Gamification Is Not The Magic Bullet Everyone Thinks It Is
Gamification is spreading across the web like a plague, as if slapping on a few badges and leaderboards is enough engage users. The truth? Gamification can harmful.
7 Friendly Communities for Every Traveling Digital Nomad
Being a digital nomad can involve more spent time alone than you may like. But is having a community while traveling really important? And if so, which online communities are the best to join?