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Plus, are we alone? I talk UFOs and aliens with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer for the SETI institute. A Georgia man sued Meta — and won his case. US buys up personal data, dating profile blunders and how to remove photos from real estate sites. 


5 countries rolling out the remote work red carpet

What if “work from home” became “work from beach?” One of the most attractive benefits of remote work is being able to operate from literally anywhere. Well, anywhere with the internet, at least.

Luckily, vacation destinations worldwide are opening their arms to digital nomads, making it easier than ever to take advantage of our newfound remote freedom. From cheap visas to moving incentives, here’s who’s rolling out the red carpet to remote workers worldwide, starting with the basics: Wi-Fi.

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The bizarre physics of electric guitars

Electric guitars changed the game when it came to music. From Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, they have all used the instrument to make incredible tunes. But the science behind guitars is much more complicated than you think.

5 easy ways to convert audio files to text

What comes to mind when you think of the word transcription? Does it evoke images of leaning over your computer, headphones on, while trying to stop and start an audio recording as you type?

It’s one thing to turn written notes into typed text. Tap or click here to find out how. But transcribing audio files on your own can be a huge pain, especially if you aren’t trained in transcription.

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Turning a gas-powered car into an electric vehicle

Most cars on the road right now are gas-powered. But in the future, they might not be. Check out this awesome video from CNBC about people turning their gas cars into EVs.

Use this site to find the best place to stargaze near you

Astronomers have only begun to understand what lies in the galaxy beyond our planet. Billions of stars, asteroids and planets hang above our heads every night. Tap or click here for an app to help see which constellations and planets are out tonight.

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Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic

The CDC says millions of Americans are skipping doses, delaying refills and taking other measures to save on meds. Add that to everyone who puts off visiting the doctor when they know something is wrong because it’s too expensive.

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PRIVACY 101: How to get photos of your home off Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com

Are you thinking of selling your home? Hopefully, you’ve used some of your time to spruce it up. If not, it’s never too late. You don’t need to spend a lot of money, and even minor changes can add considerable value to your sell price later. Tap or click here for five tips on boosting your home’s value.

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Wait, what? 5 amazing things you don’t know your phone can do

Remember when a cell phone was for calls and a round or two of Snake? Today’s phones are pro-grade cameras, PDF scanners and even car keys.

I keep a digital copy of my driver’s license on my phone because it’s just so handy. Here’s how to do that.

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Go behind the scenes with Google Maps

Did you know that Google Maps helps over 1 billion people every month find their way around? After 17 years of being in users’ hands, this incredible mapping technology keeps getting better and better. This Wall Street Journal video explains how Google Maps utilizes satellites, GPS data, and photogrammetry to ensure that you can easily navigate from point A to point B.

You won't believe how galaxy-killing black holes work

The universe is massive, with trillions of stars and galaxies. But one thing is so powerful that it can destroy an entire galaxy in the blink of a cosmic eye. Quasars, short for quasi-stellar radio source. They take in surrounding matter and spit it out with such velocity that whole galaxies don’t stand a chance. So, how do they work?