Do you remember 2013? It was the Golden Age of Facebook stalking. You could go to the search bar and type: “Photos liked by [Name] of my ex.” And Facebook, without hesitation, would serve you a perfect grid of every single questionable photo they had double tapped since 2009. It was terrifying. It was powerful. … Continue more
It is the modern torture method of the 21st century. You open WhatsApp. You see their name at the top. “Online.” Your heart skips a beat. You stare at the screen, waiting for those magical words: “typing…” You wait. And wait. The “Online” status stays there. But the “typing…” never appears. Your brain immediately spirals … Continue more
We have all done it. You are endlessly scrolling your feed. You spot a completely random interaction between two people you know, and your brain immediately stops. You think, “Wait a minute. Since when do they know each other?” Maybe it’s two coworkers from completely different departments. Maybe it’s your cousin commenting on your old … Continue more
It is the digital equivalent of having a door slammed right in your face. You tap a link someone sent you in a group chat, or you click through a profile from your explore page, and instead of seeing the photo, your screen goes completely blank. A massive, unhelpful line of text sits in the … Continue more
It’s Sunday morning. You have your coffee. The sun is shining. You feel intellectual. You open a news website. You click “Crossword.” You solve three clues. You are feeling like a genius. And then, the pop up appears. “You have reached your limit. Subscribe for $40/year to finish this puzzle.” It is the most buzz … Continue more
We have all been there. You open the daily Contexto puzzle. You feel confident. You type in “Ocean.” The bar turns red. The number is 45,902. Okay, maybe it’s land based. You type “Mountain.” Red again. 32,400. Desperate, you type “Idea.” Suddenly, the bar turns green. Number 412. You are close. But ten minutes later, … Continue more
The end of year digital wrap up has officially become a staple of internet culture. Every December, social media timelines are entirely overtaken by Spotify listening habits, Steam gaming hours, and PlayStation trophy counts. We love seeing our digital footprints packaged into sleek, colorful, and highly shareable graphics. For the gaming and livestreaming community, the … Continue more
You are feeling incredibly nostalgic. Maybe you are looking back at a long term relationship, checking in on a childhood friendship, or you just want to see the exact awkward greeting you sent someone three years ago. You open Snapchat, jump into the chat thread, and start scrolling up. Five minutes go by. Your thumb … Continue more
You open your Instagram DM inbox, expecting to see those little thought bubbles (Notes) from your friends, but all you see is a blank list of messages. It’s annoying, especially when everyone else is replying to Notes you can’t even see. While most guides will tell you to “Update the App” (which you should do), … Continue more
We have all experienced this exact flavor of digital panic. You are walking down the street, rapidly typing out a highly specific complaint about your day, a risky joke, or a sensitive photo. You hit the blue send arrow, and a fraction of a second later, your stomach drops. You did not send it to … Continue more
You are doing a little detective work. Maybe you are checking out a competitor’s engagement, maybe you are curious if your crush liked a specific photo, or maybe you are just being nosy (we all do it). You open a post. You see the caption. You see the comments. But when you look at the … Continue more