We’ve all had that moment when we’re far from home and low on data, but still need to finish up some work (or catch up on some Netflix episodes). Free Wi-Fi is everywhere, yet paradoxically, it’s hard to actually find a hotspot when you really need one. Even if you…

The internet is brimming with freebies—you just need to know where to look for them. There are a lot of sites that offer free items—but there are also a lot of scams. We’ve handpicked the most trustworthy sites and apps for you to turn to, whether you’re hunting for a…

With so much of our time spent tapping away at a keyboard, a boost in typing speed can make you more productive in almost any line of work—whether it’s powering through our inboxes, writing up reports, or staying in touch with team members on instant messengers, many us could fit…

Some 20 years ago, my colleague Dr. Chau Tran and I developed a way to simulate the trajectories of millions of basketballs on the computer. We went to the coaches and assistant coaches at North Carolina State University, where we are based, and told them we had this uncommon ability…

When you go online to kill a couple hours, you might find yourself scanning the news, idly shopping, or scrolling through your social feeds. Why not use that spare time for something more productive? Here are six good deeds you can do with only your computer, an internet connection, and…

We rely on expensive computer programs to edit photos and video, deal with office work, and protect our computers from malware. But they’re not our only options. Often, commercial studios will offer the most basic versions of their products free of charge. In other cases, volunteers who believe that software…