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While there are plenty of pricey virtual private networks, or VPNs, out there, getting a cornerstone digital privacy tool for mobile and desktop doesn’t have to damage your wallet. Even though it can be tempting to opt for a free VPN when you’re strapped for cash, we advise against them since they’re often less safe (we do recommend …

Apple’s sleek and powerful MacBooks are some of the best laptops you’ll find on the market right now. Unfortunately, however, Apple almost never drops the prices on its own products, which can make finding one at a sold value a bit of a challenge. But if you don’t mind a previously-owned model, you can pick up a used MacBook for …

I spend more time in the Google Chrome browser than ever these days, and my laptop screen is almost always cluttered with dozens of open tabs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally hit the “X” on a tab I was just trying to switch over to. It seems to happen on a daily basis. Maybe my mouse speed isn’t …

I spend more time in the Google Chrome browser than ever these days, and my laptop screen is almost always cluttered with dozens of open tabs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally hit the “X” on a tab I was just trying to switch over to. It seems to happen on a daily basis. Maybe my mouse speed isn’t …

It’s not easy keeping track of Twitter whistleblowers while getting the scoop on Elon Musk’s latest upheavals and figuring out what’s going on with that foul-mouthed Radioshack account — but someone’s got to do it. And if that someone is you, there are a few changes you should make to your Twitter privacy and safety settings.  Here’s how to up …

Having a well-crafted resume is crucial for job seekers who want to stand out from the competition. However, knowing how to format a resume, how much detail to include, and how far back to list work experience can be confusing and overwhelming, regardless of your level of experience. Fortunately, there are resume-building services that can help with these decisions.  Some …

Chromebooks are great for many things and they’re generally less expensive than Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks. But before you pounce on one, there’s an important date to check first: a Chromebook’s expiration date, aka its Auto Update Expiration date.  Because Google can only guarantee ChromeOS and browser feature support on non-Google hardware for so long, every device currently has a date …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Mother’s Day is almost here, and the window to get the perfect gift shipped to your house in time is closing quickly. But even if you’ve put off your shopping until the last minute, there are plenty of great gift ideas that any mom (or …

Google is giving people more control over the ads they see. The search giant said Thursday that it’s expanding its list of “sensitive categories” available in users’ ad control settings, letting them choose to block ads related to pregnancy, parenting, dating and weight loss.  These ads will only be restricted on YouTube and the Google Display Network for now. Google …

Hustle culture has convinced many people they should constantly be working on something, striving toward a goal or monetizing a hobby. This kind of thinking is promoted just about everywhere, but especially on social media. Instagram houses countless instances of hashtags like #riseandgrind, #millionairemindset and #success. Hustle culture views downtime as a missed opportunity. Selin Malkoc, associate professor of marketing …