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OnlyFans says it received “assurances” from its banking partners that will allow the platform to continue allowing sexually explicit content.

Privacy settings may seem intentionally confusing — manipulative practices known as “dark patterns” that can lead you to make choices you normally wouldn’t.

For the first time, a federal agency has released a comprehensive online map clearly depicting what experts have long warned: Many parts of America — largely in poor, rural and tribal areas — lack quality and affordable broadband internet access. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, published the map Thursday. The interactive online graphic combines data from...

A quick “thank you” message can go from friendly to passive-aggressive or anxiety-inducing, simply by changing the exclamation point to a period. We heard from a linguist who explains how punctuation works on the internet, and its differences from the old days.

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that his administration will provide internet for the millions of Americans who lack access, including more than 35% of rural Americans.

Searching your symptoms on the internet can be helpful, according to a new study.

The Boston Police Department has put together an internet safety guide for parents. The guide outlines details about messaging apps like Kik, gaming apps like Twitch, dating apps like Tinder and social media sites. It also includes a set of links to help parents deal with issues like sexting. See the full guide below:

We all rely on our wifi more during the coronavirus pandemic, but it doesn’t always work the way it should. Consumer Reports has tips for fixing your wifi woes.

Twitter announced Monday it will warn users with a label when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus

The company that controls the dot-org online universe is putting the registry of domain names up for sale, and the nonprofits that often use the suffix in their websites are raising concerns about the move. About 15 people protested Friday outside the Los Angeles headquarters of the regulatory body for domain names, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers….