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15 Addictive Ways to Waste Time Online Now That the Kids Are Back at School

Kathy Landin — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:04:56 +0000

The school buses are running again, and the kids are out of the house. Finally. With the end of the far-too-long summer break, this return to school days can leave you with a little extra time on your hands during the day, right? Well, maybe not too much, but your daily schedule should ease up a bit, so now what do you do? You get back on the Internet, that’s what.

How Many Website Usernames and Passwords Do You Have?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:08:40 +0000

Household chores may be among the most-hated tasks, but the digital era has introduced a whole new layer of annoyance to our lives: website usernames and passwords. And given a choice, many people would rather do some pretty icky stuff than to create one just more set of online credentials. A new survey of more [...]

Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:35:41 +0000

Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money. According to a new study from customer service rating firm StellaService, consumers will cough up less cash overall by going the brick-and-mortar route, but the shopping itself will take a [...]

Are You an Online Shopper? Here's Why You Might Want to Head Back to the Store

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:25:00 +0000

Mobile devices have been a boon to shoppers looking to get the best deals they can, but a practice called “showrooming” — in which consumers check out items at brick-and-mortar stores before buying them for less online — is becoming a real headache for some retailers.

Warning to Parents! Your Kids Might Be Hiding What They're Really Up to Online

Don Deane — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:13 +0000

It’s no secret that our children are more adept at using technology than we are, but a new survey by computer security company McAfee suggests their using their skills to be sneaky. According to the survey, a shocking 70 percent of teens (up from 45 percent in 2010) may be hiding their online behavior from [...]

Are You Careful With Your Online Image? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:23:40 +0000

Even if you adjust your privacy settings, you can’t be sure that only your friends have access to your information on sites like Facebook and Twitter. This is a particularly big deal for anyone who’s looking for a job, since it has become well-known that employers search social media and the internet in general for [...]

You Could Be Throwing Money Down the Drain If You Use Online Dating Sites

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:57:28 +0000

Sites like Match.com and eHarmony make big promises of finding a lifetime of love with your soulmate without having to leave your door or even put on pants.

A new study, however, found that may be the only advantage to trying to find the right guy or gal compared to the old-fashioned way.

Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:14:39 +0000

A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.

Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:02 +0000

In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.

According to Evergreen Education Group, a consulting firm that works with online schools, an estimated 250,000 students nationwide are enrolled in full-time virtual schools, a 40 percent increase in the last three years. And the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, a trade group, says two million kids take at least one class online.

Man's Facebook Date Used as Unwitting Getaway Driver

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:30:19 +0000

Leah Gibbs was so impressed with Adam Minton’s Facebook profile that she agreed to go on a date with the man she knew just through the social networking site.

The 23-year-old Australian woman probably realized this wasn’t going to be a traditional date when Minton kicked it off by asking her to drive him to a betting parlor and then wait in the car while he presumably made a wager.

The Best Labor Day Sales on the Web

Paula Kashtan — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:30:57 +0000

Labor Day means a three day weekend and respite from hard work for many, but it also means it's the season for end-of-summer deals. Here are some of the best savings of the season, from clothing to back-to-school gear. American Eagle 1 American Eagle All men's and women's jeans are on sale, with [...]

Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:38:46 +0000

In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them.

“Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.

Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Seems Internet resources such as search engines could make you less likely to recall information.

So says a new study, anyway, which sought to discover how likely people are to remember something if they knew they could also find it on a computer.

7 Great April Fool's Day Pranks on the Internet

Lori Crofford — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:23:50 +0000

It's April Fool's Day today (no, seriously!), which in recent years has morphed into God's gift to the Internet.

Today, sites everywhere are doing their best to prank unsuspecting users, and we'll be the first to admit that we've fallen for a few of them. (Thanks, Google!)

As such, we've pulled together the best jokes and gags across the web that will have you laughing all the way to April 2.