Sometimes in Zoom video meetings, I’ve looked at the little video box of myself and thought, “I really need to get a haircut. And, wow, this shirt looks weird on me. Wait, why is my eye red?” Meanwhile, as I was busy treating my video screen as a mirror, I’ve missed information from the meeting.  …

Online security is more important than ever before. The Identity Theft Resource Center said 2021 set a record for the number of data breaches, ransomware payments totaled nearly $600 million in the first half of 2021 and the White House hosted a summit on how to combat these attacks. And these concerns aren’t just for major corporations — they affect …

Facebook Messenger rolled out new features — including splitting payments, vanishing messages and improved voice message recording controls — to iOS and Android users in the US on Wednesday, according to Meta. The payment splitting feature is called Split Payments; Meta started testing the feature in December. You can split a bill evenly among members in a group chat or …

A gigantic winter storm is freezing the US right now, and it might not be the last of the season. Snowy streets, black ice and sludge pose dangers for even a quick trip to the grocery store.  You might be thinking, “I’m a good driver. It’s everyone else who needs to learn how to drive.” I’ve thought that too, and …

Google launched a Chromebook repair program Thursday to help schools in the US find information about repairable devices in an effort to make them last longer, reducing e-waste. The program collects information on what devices schools can easily repair and what tools are required. It will also show manufacturer guidelines on how to repair those devices. Acer, a Chromebook manufacturer, …

The World Wildlife Fund UK launched a line of NFTs called “nonfungible animals,” or NFAs, this week. The digital art centers on 13 endangered animals, and each NFA is limited to that species’ population. That means there are two Northern white rhino and about 1,800 giant panda NFAs available. Other animals include the Amur leopard, the vaquita and the African wild …

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some workplaces have opted to work remotely to keep employees healthy and safe, and this pushed meetings into the virtual world. Now, some people find themselves in a marathon of meetings with no time in between to go to the restroom, grab a snack or get to their next meeting on time. Not …

Thinking back on 2021 — the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, billionaires going to space, NFTs — I can’t help but feel tired. And Duolingo agrees. Duolingo released its 2021 Language Report Monday, and “I am mentally exhausted” is its phrase of the year. The company said it chose the phrase, featured in its Japanese course, “to reflect the tone and overall …

Streaming service subscriptions make it easy to binge entire seasons of a TV series at once, watch new releases on Day 1 from the comfort of your couch and even save money by cutting the cord and giving up your cable or satellite service. Amid social distancing in the pandemic, streaming services even found a way to keep movie nights …

Microsoft introduced Windows 11 SE, its new student-focused operating system, in early November following the rollout of Windows 11 in October. Windows 11 SE was built with students and teachers in mind and is meant to provide a simple, distraction-free environment for children, according to Microsoft.  This isn’t the first student-focused operating system Microsoft has made. Windows 10 S was …