The internet is not so free as it seems: even outside of authoritarian countries like China and its Great Firewall, many people are routinely denied access to sites that have content authorities deem harmful. How do these blocks work, though? What methods do governments employ to control the web? Why...
How to Get Microsoft Word to Read Your Document Aloud
Sometimes hearing a document read out loud is helpful. With Microsoft Word, you can take advantage of a text-to-speech feature that reads documents. Using Read Aloud, just sit back and listen. We’ll show you how to use the Microsoft Word Read Aloud feature on your desktop, the web, and in...
Google Chrome Is Rolling Out New Privacy Features
The Google Chrome web browser is constantly evolving, with major updates rolling out faster than ever and minor features showing up outside the standard release cycle. A few new privacy and security features have now arrived, just in time for Data Privacy Day. First, you can now type “clear browsing...
I Just Found My Favorite New Keyboard Shortcut — And It Works on Any Browser
Ever close important tabs by accident when browsing online using your PC or Mac? Of course you do. We all do. After scouring the internet, you've finally found that important web form, obscured in the depths of a poorly mapped website, only to accidentally close the page while trimming down...
WordPress Users: Watch Out for Fake Copyright Infringement Warnings
Site owners who use Wordpress need to be aware of a new technique that scammers are using to phish for Wordpress login credentials: fake copyright and trademark infringement notices. If you or an employee fall for this attack, your entire site could fall into the hands of scammers who may...