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If you’ve ever used a computer network, you might have heard the term “firewall,” but what is it exactly? A firewall is a device with software that blocks undesired internet traffic from getting into your network. Using a set of rules that you define for it, the firewall examines traffic …

Humans have known about electricity since ancient times, but learning how to harness it didn’t come until 1831. Building on experiments by Benjamin Franklin and others, Michael Faraday coaxed an electric current using magnets and copper wire coils. Today, both fossil fuels and renewable resources fuel electricity. Why is it …

Ads are everywhere. You turn on the TV, open up an internet browser, or walk down a street and you’ll see ads. They’re all clamoring for your attention and – ultimately – your money. Ads can be annoying, but what would the world be without them? Here are ten reasons …

Charitable giving is an age-old practice found in every culture. For thousands of years, community members have distributed resources without expecting to be paid back. The reward comes from community-wide improvement. Today, there are millions of organizations addressing issues like poverty, food insecurity, and inadequate healthcare. Why is donating important? …

No one likes paying for car insurance. Maybe you’ve been driving for decades and never needed it, so why bother? Like many things in life, it’s better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. People have always known this about car insurance. In …

In the summer of 1215, King John met with a group of barons by the River Thames in Runnymede. The last few years had been a whirlwind. Unhappy with the nation’s direction, a group of barons rebelled. This led to the signing of the Magna Carta, also known as the …

Self-love, which is also often referred to as self-compassion, involves taking care of your own needs, accepting your weaknesses and failures as well as your strengths, and staying in touch with your emotions. Because selflessness is such a prized virtue in many circles, many believe self-love is egoistical. Caring for …

When you enter an unfamiliar environment or ponder a difficult decision, what do you feel? Do you second-guess yourself or agonize over what to do? Confident people are not immune from self-doubt, but they enjoy a strong sense of security, clarity, and trust in themselves. Confidence affects every area of …

In many societies, romantic relationships are considered the most important. However, friendships, which encompass varying degrees of emotional intimacy and support, should not be dismissed. If you asked people to think deeply about the most important relationships in their lives, many would say their friendships have impacted them the most. …

In 11th-century Japan, Murasaki Shikibu wrote what’s considered the world’s first novel: The Tale of Genji. In 1454, Johannes Gutenburg built the world’s first printing press. There are many other milestones in the timeline of books, and together, they form the history of books. Every year, millions of new or …

How does anyone get anything done? How do you build new skills and break bad habits? Motivation is the driving force that gets you to your goals and dreams. Without motivation, it would be very challenging to change or accomplish much of anything. There’s extrinsic motivation, which is the motivation …

Communicating well consists of two parts: expressing yourself and listening to others. Many people forget the second part. Lots of people are good at talking, but when it’s time to hear the thoughts and feelings of someone else, they fall short. Listening can be very challenging. It comes naturally to …