Category Archives: Happiness

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You Neighborhood-watch networks are on the rise, even though crime is not. Here’s how to put the data into perspective. Read More…

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Why Play a Music CD? ‘No Ads, No Privacy Terrors, No Algorithms’

Why Play a Music CD? ‘No Ads, No Privacy Terrors, No Algorithms’ Streaming services have revolutionized the discovery of songs, but here’s why Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry, still likes to listen to compact discs. Read More…

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I Deleted Facebook Last Year. Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t).

I Deleted Facebook Last Year. Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t). Our personal tech columnist didn’t lose touch with his true friends — but strange things did occur, including Instagram thinking he was a woman. Read More…

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It’s 2019. Want Some Self-Improvement? Invest in Adventure.

It’s 2019. Want Some Self-Improvement? Invest in Adventure. In a world where things often feel static, there is inherent value in reminding yourself that you can change. Let’s call that adventure. What’s yours? Read More…

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Low Credit Score? Experian Uses Cellphone and Utility Bills to Improve It

Low Credit Score? Experian Uses Cellphone and Utility Bills to Improve It Experian’s Boost service aims to help consumers who pay their bills on time get loans and credit cards. Read More…

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How Updates in iOS 13 and Android Q Will Change Your Smartphone

How Updates in iOS 13 and Android Q Will Change Your Smartphone New versions of the Apple and Google operating systems are packed with hundreds of new features. Here are the few you should know about. Read More…

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He Reported on Facebook. Now He Approaches It With Caution.

He Reported on Facebook. Now He Approaches It With Caution. Nick Confessore, an investigative reporter who has written about social media and data privacy, has changed his tech habits after what he has learned. Read More…

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From Bubble Memory to Hot Spots and a Fly Rod

From Bubble Memory to Hot Spots and a Fly Rod David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent, recounts his gear from the computers in use when he joined The Times in 1982 to his overloaded backpack now. Read More…

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