Our digital clutter is stored in the cloud, which is housed on servers in data centers that use a lot of energy and water.

From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing. Unlike physical possessions, online assets often don’t pass ...

This is not a happy topic. But it’s essential advice whether you’re 30 or 90. If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family get into your digital life? I’m talking about your bank accounts, ...

Self-hosting used to be for nerds and techies; now, it makes sense for how the world works ...

Just as we sift through closets and clear out our basements and attics come January, the technology we touch every single day deserves the same thoughtful attention. After all, our digital ...

We all have those boxes stored somewhere. You know, the ones with the stack of yellow Kodak envelopes, a VHS tape labeled “ ’87 Road Trip,” maybe even a floppy disk or two. These boxes hold the ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, managing your digital life is not just a choice—it’s a necessity. The constant barrage of notifications, endless streams of content, and increasing commitments can ...

You rely on the internet for everyday tasks without even trying, but what happens when the internet isn’t there to help? As digital tools take over, once-basic tasks are becoming distant memories. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edna is a co-founder of Boddle, a K-6 gamified learning platform. As loneliness rises and digital life accelerates, this moment ...

When your computer starts running better after a cleanup, it’s easy to feel like the job is done – fewer files, fewer apps, fewer problems.