Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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A good VPN can protect your privacy and data, as long as you use it correctly. Here’s how to choose the right one, cut through the marketing lingo, and get the most out of it. I’ve been writing about ...

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Note: On the morning of December 17, 2025, Information Services will update the SSL certificate for eduroam. Action is needed for most devices to connect to eduroam after this update. More information ...

Every TV can be improved by changing a handful of settings in the picture menu. This is because even the best TVs don't look as good as they can directly out of the box. You don't need special ...

HGTV's "Rehab Addict" has been canceled after its star, Nicole Curtis, was caught on video using a racial slur while filming the series. In a video obtained by Radar Online, Curtis is heard blurting ...

The Department of Homeland Security has been quietly demanding tech companies turn over user information about critics of the Trump administration, according to reports. In several cases over recent ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...