Just like how restaurants can tell you "no shirt, no shoes, no service," social media companies can legally create rules that regulate speech on their platforms. But one new social network is using a different template for free speech that sets it apart from its biggest rival: Twitter. Is Parler, the latest alternative social media platform, actually worth using?

COVID-19 has led to a startling increase in online shopping versus buying from brick-and-mortar stores. More people are now shopping online than ever, but this demand has also accelerated another, less fun trend: increased prices! It's happening for all kinds of products across the board, but don't worry, we'll show you 5 easy ways you can save money online.

Avoiding third-party app stores so your device doesn't get infected with malware is sound advice. But, what if your phone was already infected with malware when you bought it? That's exactly what's happening with certain models of smartphones right now. They come with a couple of malicious apps preinstalled and even scarier, there's nothing you can do about it.