• Current Events
    3 Mitt Romney Rumors During the 2012 Election

    Today we look at three rumors revolving around Mitt Romney in the 2012 election, including a Romney-Ryan baseball cap with “Made in China” tags that made the rounds during the election.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Does this Photo Show a Massive Storm Approaching the Statue of Liberty?

    As Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast, a photo has been circulating purporting to show ominous clouds behind the Statue of Liberty. Is this photo real or fake?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Hoax: Clicking an Image and Typing “Jump” on Facebook

    Have you seen the magic trick on Facebook that asks you to type “jump” to see what happens – but you still can’t figure out what the trick is? Read on and we’ll straighten it out.

  • Reviews
    Seeking Reviews for Bellaplex and Hydroxatone

    Bellaplex and Hydroxatone are separate anti-wrinkle products, yet they are often mentioned together, and not always in a positive light. If you have tried one of these products, we’d like to hear from you!

  • How To...
    Is there an Ubuntu Equivalent of the Windows Task Manager?

    I finally took the plunge and decided to try out the latest version of Ubuntu, which is 12.10. As relatively new Linux user, I’ve found the OS to be interesting and admittedly a bit overwhelming. One of the first things I wanted to do was check the system resources with my old...

  • Consumers
    Er.51 on Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD

    Sometimes Google can provide a few too many answers. Yesterday’s elation of installing a new HD DVR cable box was quickly replaced by the frustration of a piece of equipment that wouldn’t cooperate, and turning to Google didn’t provide the quick answer I sought.

  • Consumers
    Comparing Green Coffee Bean Extract Vendors

    For our third article related to green coffee bean extract, we’re going to take a look at two different types of websites selling green coffee, and why you should be careful before shelling out cash for this product.

  • Current Events
    How Did Ambassador Chris Stevens Die?

    Amid the political debate about the timeline of the characterization of the attack on the US embassy in Benghazi, what has been perhaps under-reported is how Ambassador Chris Stevens met his demise in the attack.

  • Scams & Deception
    Dr Oz: Poster Child for Weight Loss Spammers

    Dr. Oz is a popular daytime talk show host whose career was launched by Oprah Winfrey. Since 2009, Dr. Oz has been a mainstay in daytime television, discussing health and weight loss issues, often geared toward his largely female audience. And almost since his show began, spammers and telemarketers have used his...

  • Current Events
    Most Doll-Like Photos of Wang Jia Yun

    Our “Living Doll” series continues today with the Chinese model known as Wang Jia Yun, who is also known as Renee Wong, Renee-yun, or Wang Jiayun. This doll-like teenager became an internet sensation in China and South Korea back in 2010-2011, and was nicknamed the “inflatable doll” due to her resemblance to the...

  • How To...
    How to Hide a Facebook Friend From News Feed Without Unfriending Them

    Over the past several weeks I’ve been asked by friends of mine how they can hide friends’ posts on Facebook without actually unfriending that person. Fortunately, this is a very simple procedure that takes only seconds.

  • Consumers
    The GDS International War of Words

    An acquaintance of mine received a call the other day from 212-796-2000, which is a company called GDS International. My friend asked me to check them out and let him know what I thought. Little did I know that this company is in the center of a full-fledged war of words online.