Who doesn’t use the internet as a means of communication these days? But have you ever wondered about the effect it has on how we perceive life? Internet communication has risen drastically over the last couple of decades. More of us own mobile phones, computers, and laptops. Social media sites…
Do you ever feel like you’re expected to keep track of too much information? That there’s more going on in your life and the world around you than you can possibly remember? If so you’re not alone. The truth is most people are overwhelmed with the amount of information thrown…
It’s easy to make assumptions about the effects of video games. I mean, it makes sense to think that violent video games lead to higher rates of violence in real life. The reality, however, could be much simpler. For example, maybe aggressive people are simply drawn to violent video games?…
Since social media became more popular among people, there have been studies looking into any potential side effects of long-term use. Is there a link between depression and using Facebook? There are a lot of differing opinions on what social media can do to someone. This is becoming particularly evident…
We’re all aware of internet trolls. Those anonymous people who hide behind their keyboards and post nasty comments. But who are they in real life? More to the point, how do we deal with them? Before we go into detail about the personality types of internet trolls, let’s just quickly…
The Internet equals convenience. That said, it has many dangers, so it's necessary to know how to protect your identity in the online world. Identity thieves are becoming more sophisticated every day. They have many ways to use the information that you have stored online to access your bank accounts.…
Your online privacy may be invaded even when you are not aware of that. There are a number of ways commercial giants keep their eyes on us. We all do a complete circle daily: wake up, rush to office, return home late in the evening to grab a snack, and…
Social activities are what make humans different from other animals. Human beings are, by nature, social creatures. So you would think that the more we get together, talk to one another, share ideas and knowledge, the smarter we’d get. Not so according to research, which suggests that some social activities…