E-mail & Messaging
For most people, a day without e-mail is unthinkable. From instant messaging to e-mail and other notifications, HowStuffWorks explains the devices and technologies that keep you in the loop.
The Truth About Cloud Storage and Its Future
5 Ways to Keep Your Information Secure in the Cloud
Are my files really safe if I store them in the cloud?
Can the Internet Break From Overuse?
Could an Attack on Undersea Cables Take Down the Internet?
Constellations of Internet Satellites Will Beam Broadband Everywhere
How Do Search Engines Work? All About Ranking and Bidding
How to Access the Dark Web
How to Change the Language in Google Chrome
4 Most Secure VPN Option to Keep Your Internet Activity Private
7 Most Secure Browser Options for Privacy-Minded Individuals
Looking for a Search Engine That Donates to Charity? Here Are 10
Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites?
How to Change Your Name on Facebook
How to Deactivate Facebook
Google Easter Eggs: Sweet Treats Hidden in Plain Sight
10 Reasons Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
WiFi Extender vs. Booster: What's the Best Choice for You?
Does Weather Mess With Your Internet Connection?
Why Does My WiFi Keep Disconnecting? 6 Easy Fixes
Learn More / Page 2
SMS is a common method of sending short messages between cell phones. Find out how SMS works and learn about the advantages of text messaging.
Every day, billions of e-mail messages are sent. But sometimes even e-mail isn't fast enough. Learn about instant messaging and check out what you can do with real-time computer communication.
By Jeff Tyson & Alison Cooper