ISS video on how to wash your hair in space proves hit with YouTube users
In case you were wondering how astronauts wash their hair in space (it was keeping you awake at night, right?), ISS-based Karen Nyberg has helpfully posted a video on YouTube explaining everything.
Smashing speed records, the best selfie ever, and more in this week’s Staff Picks
You want to know all the best from around the Web in the past week, but you don’t want to have to look for it, right? Never fear. We’ve trolled the matrix to find the coolest, weirdest, and most interesting tidbits of the past seven days. Have at it.
How to use the Internet without all those PRISM-accused Web properties
Wary of potentially divulging every detail about your life should the NSA have any reason to snoop around? Here are ways to protect yourself from PRISM.
Search like a spy with these tips from a declassified NSA document
Following a recent FOIA request, the National Security Agency's previously confidential guide to internet research has been released to the public
Sleepy celebs, how to eat efficiently, and more in this week’s Staff Picks
You want to know all the best from around the Web in the past week, but you don’t want to have to look for it, right? Never fear. We’ve trolled the matrix to find the coolest, weirdest, and most interesting tidbits of the past seven days. Have at it.
Water Light Graffiti, Spock vs. Spock and more in this week’s Staff Picks
You want to know all the best from around the Web in the past week, but you don’t want to have to look for it, right? Never fear. We’ve trolled the matrix to find the coolest, weirdest, and most interesting tidbits of the past seven days. Have at it.
Doxing, Bitcoin, and more tech lingo you need to know
Been on Reddit lately and have no idea what those guys are talking about? Here are some trendy words you should know to keep up with today's Web news.
Consider this your one-stop shop for your next webmail client
Letters may be a dying breed of communication, but email is going nowhere. We've rounded up our top choices for the best web-based email clients out there.
New California bill would allow customers access to what companies know about them
You'll soon be able to find out what companies know about you from your online activities, as long as said companies are based in the state of California.
Best Google Reader alternatives
Google Reader is officially getting the axe, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. We've picked the best RSS service alternatives so you can feel at home.
Europe wants to know why Google hasn’t improved its privacy policies
Four months after European authorities gave Google the deadline to fix its privacy policies, the search giant's being called out for not improving anything.
And now it’s just Apple vs. D.O.J. over digital book price fixing
Macmillan has finally settled its lawsuit with the Department of Justice against Apple and the book industry over illegal e-book price fixing.
What makes you productive? According to a new app, who and where you are
If a report culled from the users of a new productivity app is to be believed, where you live and what gender you are may impact just how well you meet the goals you set yourself.
How to bypass video region restrictions in under a minute
Accessing your favorite movies or TV shows on the Web isn't always easy due to a pesky thing called region restrictions. Here is a beginner's guide to using a proxy to skip over the technical wall and start enjoying content from around the world.
Take control of your identity with these online tools
Too often, using the Web means losing control of your personal data. Here are a few ways to get back in the driver's seat.
State of the Web: 5 laws every Internet user needs to know
From the DMCA to the CDA, here are the five laws that every good Internet user should know.
How to register to vote online
The 2012 U.S. election is quickly approaching. Here's how to register to vote online before it's too late.
Privacy plug-in showdown: Do Not Track Plus vs. Ghostery
We put two of the most popular tracker-blocking plugins, Do Not Track Plus and Ghostery, head to head in this hands-on showdown.
How to check if someone clicked the link you sent
How many of those links you share with friends actually get seen? WasItViewed helps you keep track.
How to install the Internet Defense League ‘cat signal’ on your Tumblr blog
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Internet Defense League's "cat signal" on your Tumblr blog.
A new look at Kickstarter’s hidden failed projects and how to be funding-friendly
Kickstarter has come under fire for allegedly hiding failures to boost its reputation, and while new research shows that unsuccessful projects are certainly hard to find, there's also some new insight on what gets popular ideas funded.
ACTA ‘death’ vote set for Wednesday: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about the European Parliament's vote on ACTA.
How to check if your LinkedIn or eHarmony password was leaked
Was your password one of the 8 million LinkedIn and eHarmony passwords leaked to the Web? Here's how to find out.
It’s CISPA day on Capitol Hill: Where to watch, and what you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about today's CISPA debates in the House of Representatives.
Fixing CISPA: A guide to the cybersecurity bill’s key amendments
The contentious Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) goes before the full House on Thursday. Here, a complete guide to the key CISPA amendments up for consideration, some of which could make this bill far less dangerous than critics say it currently is.
Chinese people, even the dead ones, really love Apple products
Are paper offerings shaped like iPads and iPhones a new way for Chinese traditions to evolve with time? It appears a lot of people are sending these off to the deceased during the past Qingming Festivals.
1940 U.S. census goes digital: How to search America’s past
For the first time ever, the 1940 U.S. Census is online, making troves of data about American history available to anyone interested. Unfortunately, the full search functionality is not yet available. Here's what you need to know to satisfy your inner historian.
FTC’s ‘Privacy by Design’ plan: What you need to know
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has released its final report on how to better protect consumer privacy. Here is a condensed version of everything you need to know.
How to: Delete your Google Web History
Google's new privacy policy goes into effect on March 1. Here's how to make sure your Google search data doesn't get swept up in the mix.
How to de-personalize your Google experience
If you've become overwhelmed with the amount of customized, curated content out there, here are a few ways you can get a little impersonal with Google.
Desperate for knowledge? Here’s how to use Wikipedia today
If you just can't go 24 hours without Wikipedia, here are a few workarounds at your disposal.
Best gifts for Apple fans
Finding the best gift for those Apple fans on your list can be tough. Don't fret, our buying guide will help you surprise Mac lovers.
Ready for takeoff: Google Flights vs. Kayak vs. Bing Travel
How does Google Flights stack up against its established airfare search competitors? We break it down for you by pitting Google Flights vs. Kayak vs. Bing Travel.
Google Hotel Finder vs. Kayak vs. Bing Travel
Which hotel search should you use the next time you get out of town? We pit Google's new Hotel Finder vs. the old standbys: Kayak and Bing Travel.