How to go live on TikTok
TikTok allows you to broadcast yourself live to the community. Here are the requirements to live stream and the process to get started with only a few taps.
How to use Facebook Stories
Facebook Stories allow you to share momentary posts that disappear automatically after 24 hours. Here are the different types of posts and how to create them.
How to get verified on Instagram (the right way)
Have you seen a blue check mark next to an Instagram username? Blue check marks note that an account is verified. Here's how to obtain that rare blue emblem.
Facebook vs. Facebook Lite: Which is best for you?
Facebook is one of the most popular social networks around the globe, but with Facebook Lite, the app goes on a diet for low-end phones. How does it compare?
How to make a GIF from a YouTube video
YouTube videos are great, but if you want to use them for some quick reactions, GIFs are better. Here's how to make a GIF from a YouTube video in three ways.
Best free YouTube downloaders
Looking for a way to download YouTube videos and avoid streaming issues? These downloaders offer ways to save and customize YouTube videos.
TikTok has a gun problem, and it’s doing nothing to fix it
Tiktok is huge. Millions of videos are posted to the platform every day, and as a result, problematic firearm-related content often slips through the cracks.
Twitter is testing an ‘undo send’ feature for paid users
Twitter is testing out an undo send function which would allow users to put a stop to their tweets before they are sent.
What is Telegram?
With a focus on security and privacy, Telegram offers an encrypted messaging app platform to chat with friends and family; here’s everything we know about it.
How to create a poll on Facebook
Want to get the opinion of your friends on Facebook? You can easily create a poll within Facebook Groups or your own Facebook Story. Here’s how.
What’ll happen to your WhatsApp account if you don’t agree to new privacy policy
WhatsApp has revealed what will happen to the accounts of users who don't agree to its controversial new privacy policy by the May 15 deadline.
The most common Loom problems, and how to fix them
While Loom is a great video-editing program, you can occasionally run into errors. Learn how to fix them, and get back to creating and editing videos with ease.
The best LGBTQ dating apps for Android and iOS
Here's our pick of the best LGBTQ dating apps available for Android and iOS, ranging from those for specific groups to those that are more broadly inclusive.
Facebook reportedly has a Clubhouse clone in its sights
Audio-based social app Clubhouse has been causing a stir lately, so it's little surprise that Facebook is reportedly looking to develop something similar.
Twitter mulls subscriptions that would rid your feed of ads
Twitter is looking into the idea of letting its community pay an annual fee that would banish ads from feeds and help boost the company's revenue.
What is Clubhouse?
Clubhouse is the latest app with all the buzz but remains very exclusive. Here's everything you need to know about the social audio app and why it's popular.
Telegram tips and tricks to step up your messaging game
Telegram is a cross-platform chat app that allows you to chat with friends and family; here are our best tips and tricks to enhance your messaging experience.
How to create Telegram stickers and dazzle your friends
Telegram stickers are fun, but custom stickers are even better. Here's how to easily create your own custom Telegram stickers using your favorite photographs.
We forced a Gen Z kid to text with a flip phone for 24 hours
We find out what it looks like for one Gen Z’er to go without their smartphone for an entire day.
How to download a TikTok video
Looking to save your favorite TikTok videos for offline use? Here, we'll show you how to download them to your computer or smartphone.
What is Signal? How to use the encrypted messaging app
The Signal messaging app uses end-to-end encryption so that your texts, calls, videos, files, and location remain private. Here's how to use it.
How to download Twitter videos
Have you found a video on Twitter you simply can't live without? Here, we'll show you how to download videos from your favorite tweets using multiple methods.
Lawmaker calls for preservation of riot evidence as apps removed, users banned
Several technology companies decided to remove apps or ban users to prevent the spread of violence, but will they preserve evidence to be used in prosecutions?
Elon Musk advises people to ditch Facebook and use Signal
Tech CEO Elon Musk has urged his almost 42 million Twitter followers to use secure messaging app Signal instead of Facebook.
How to post on Instagram from your PC or Mac
Instagram doesn’t natively support the ability to upload photos from a PC or Mac; however, there are workarounds for those who wish to do so. Here's how.
Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp saw record usage on New Year’s Eve
The ongoing pandemic resulted in Facebook's messaging and video chat services experiencing record usage on New Year’s Eve.
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to repeal Section 230, a law that protects social media platforms from being liable if a user posts something illegal or controversial. Here's what you need to know
2020 forced Big Social to address its flaws, but it’s too late for an easy fix
Between a global pandemic, social/cultural upheaval, and mounting political problems, 2020 put plenty of pressure on social media giants to face their flaws
Twitter tests Spaces, an audio-only chatroom
Twitter is testing Spaces, a new voice chatroom feature that lets users discuss their thoughts and opinions, with followers using speech instead of text.
Practically every major social app has a Stories function now. This is why
Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral social media years ago, but now the feature is is popping up in dozens of other platforms. Here's why.
TikTok isn’t going anywhere, despite deadline for sale passing
The clock has run out on the time given to TikTok to sell to a U.S. company, but it looks like the app will not be banned after all.
YouTube will prompt you to reword potentially offensive comments
YouTube is launching a new feature aimed at encouraging people to think twice before posting a potentially offensive comment on the video-sharing platform.
Why Instagram’s dreaded Shopping tab is a big win for small businesses
Instagram's new Shop tab could benefit small online businesses, but it will require looking below the surface of an almost criminally manipulative UI redeisgn.
Snapchat’s new TikTok-like feature will share $1M among the best creators
Snapchat is offering cash payouts to creators of the most popular content posted to its TikTok-like Spotlight feature, which launched this week.