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  • Why You Probably Shouldn’t Pay for Telegram Premium

    Why You Probably Shouldn’t Pay for Telegram Premium

    No free service remains free forever. For some apps, such as Instagram, advertising pays the price of your admission — and you’ll likely see more ads the longer the service has been around. Others eventually try to get their users to pay a subscription fee. Telegram, the popular messaging app that competes with WhatsApp, has…


  • What Parents Need to Know About Discord

    What Parents Need to Know About Discord

    If you — or your teenager — are into gaming, you’ve likely at least heard of Discord, even if you haven’t used it yourself. It’s one more way for teenagers to connect with their friends and chat about gaming or other topics via private or public servers, individual messages, or group chats. But, as with…