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What Is Computer Vision Syndrome and How to Prevent It?
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What Is Computer Vision Syndrome and How to Prevent It?

Jeffrey Anshel, OD | November 7, 2024

Do your eyes feel fatigued after sitting at your computer for a while? Do you have blurred or double vision…headaches…dry…

Replace Those Cable Fees With an Antenna
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Replace Those Cable Fees With an Antenna

Ryan Downey | July 30, 2024

Some people hesitate to give up cable because they would miss their local channels. Despite occasional hype about a show…

How to…Contact Companies That Really Don’t Want You To
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How to…Contact Companies That Really Don’t Want You To

Christopher Elliott | July 1, 2024

Want to call Frontier Airlines to fix a problem with your flight? Well, you can’t—the airline recently stopped using its…

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD | April 1, 2024

With the appearance of the artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT—a software program that can answer questions as if you’re chatting…

Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age
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Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age

Gloria Mark, PhD | April 1, 2024

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? You’re probably right…and the cause is right in front of…

Best Cell Phone Plans for 2024
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Best Cell Phone Plans for 2024

Sherri Riggs | January 1, 2024

Prices for cell-service plans are rising, perks are disappearing, and the 5G network has thus far underwhelmed. But there still…

Warning: Watch Out for These AI Scams
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Warning: Watch Out for These AI Scams

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | November 17, 2023

Innovative scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to separate you from your money. Even now the FBI and other agencies…

Green Claims by Corporations Can Be Misleading
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Green Claims by Corporations Can Be Misleading

Laura Smith | November 8, 2023

Automakers that trumpet their environmentally friendly vehicles—but cheat on emissions tests. Plastic packaging that features the word “recyclable”—even though most…

You’ve Been Hacked…Now What?
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You’ve Been Hacked…Now What?

Anthony Green | October 26, 2023

Don’t panic if you’ve been hacked. Here are five steps to take immediately to control the damage and secure your…

How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents
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How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents

Scott M. Broetzmann | September 7, 2023

If dealing with customer service on the phone has left you hopping mad, you’re not alone. According to the latest…

Keep Your Passwords Safe

Keep Your Passwords Safe

Judith Guertin | August 10, 2023

Quick—how many passwords do you have? Incredibly, the average person now has 192 unique passwords, so it makes sense to…

Going Unsocial

Going Unsocial

Kelli McCourt | July 16, 2023

Most mornings, when I open my eyes, I reach for my smartphone. I spend about a half-hour checking e-mail, scrolling…

The AI Tool Everyone Is Talking About
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The AI Tool Everyone Is Talking About

Marc Saltzman | June 1, 2023

Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT already has more than 100 million users. How to get started… Go to Chat.OpenAI.com on…

What is AI… and How Will It Change Your Life?
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What is AI… and How Will It Change Your Life?

Martin Ford | June 1, 2023

If you are wondering what the future looks like, it’s called ChatGPT. Everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence (AI)…

How to Overcome Loved Ones’ Fear of Home-Safety Tech
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How to Overcome Loved Ones’ Fear of Home-Safety Tech

Stephen Golant, PhD | February 7, 2023

Technology that could help seniors live independently for longer is rapidly reaching the market—but its intended users often are less…