Digital Life Explained

Have you ever searched for a pair of shoes and then noticed shoe advertisements following you around on completely different websites? Read more

Using the same password everywhere feels convenient, so why not use it for your email, social media, shopping, and banking? Read more

You’ve probably heard the warning: “Cover your webcam—someone could be watching you!” But is that actually possible? Read more

When you tap Send on your phone, your message seems to travel almost instantly from one screen to another. Read more

Ever clicked "Accept All Cookies" without reading a word of it, just to make an annoying banner disappear? You're not alone Read more

You've probably clicked "Accept All Cookies" a thousand times without a second thought Read more

We use these words interchangeably all the time — "download the app," "run the program," "install the software" Read more

You just want to log in. Instead, you're waiting on a text message with a six-digit code, wondering why one password isn't enough anymore. Read more

Let's clear something up right away: When you save a photo to "the cloud," it does not float among the cumulus clouds. It is not stored on a satellite. Read more