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Another Outage? Botched System Change Takes Down Yahoo.com, AOL.com
Visiting the sites triggered an error that said: 'Edge: Too Many Requests.'
Serial Dot-Com Purchaser Bending Spoons to Buy AOL, But Why?
The Italian firm, which has purchased a striking lineup of digital properties, from Evernote to Vimeo, says AOL is an ‘iconic, beloved business that’s in good health.’
End of an E-Era: AOL to End Dial-Up Internet Access
The pioneering service has dwindled to a Yahoo sub-brand, but some people still rely on it for their online connection. Come Sept. 30, they'll need a new ISP.
Man Behind AOL's 'You've Got Mail' Voice Dies at 74
Elwood Edwards reportedly only got $200 for the gig, which eventually led to a small voice cameo on The Simpsons and an appearance on The Tonight Show.
Grab Your Business Plan: It's National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week (NSBW), the annual event for small business operators sponsored by the US Small Business Administration (SBA), officially runs May 5-11. But the SBA kicked off the event last Friday with a disaster relief-oriented Hackathon.
AOL Violated Children's Privacy to Serve Online Ads
'AOL flagrantly violated the law, and children's privacy, and will now pay the largest-ever penalty under COPPA,' New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said on Tuesday.
7 Software Interfaces That Give Me Nightmares
In my recurring dream, I am stuck in an elevator with these horrifying user interfaces.
Oath Makes it Easier to Find Bugs on AOL, Yahoo, Tumblr
Until now, several brands siting under the Oath umbrella, including AOL and Yahoo, have had their own big bounty programs. Starting today, they're coming together.
The Golden Age of America Online
Take a modem squealin' stroll down online memory lane.
In Memoriam: The Tech That Died in 2017
Bid farewell to the brands, gadgets, games, and technology that didn't make it to 2018.
AOL Waves Goodbye to 'Alto' Email Service
You'll have until December 10 to use AOL's smart email service before Alto takes the plot next to AOL Instant Messenger.
Say Farewell to AOL Instant Messenger
AIM, which launched as a standalone service in 1997, introducing many of us to the joys of internet chat for the first time, is going away on Dec. 15, 2017.
Steve Case on Looking Beyond Silicon Valley for Big Ideas
In this episode of Fast Forward, America Online founder Steve Case talks about the 'Third Wave of Innovation' transforming the nation.
How to Delete Your Accounts From the Internet
Deleting accounts you've created on the internet isn't always easy. Here's how to leave several big-name services, from Facebook and Google to Netflix and Hulu.
As Governor, Mike Pence Used an AOL Email Account
Politicians can legally use a private email account to conduct official business in Indiana, so it appears the only thing Pence is guilty of is choosing a seriously uncool email provider.
AOL Ending Third-Party Access to AIM
Access looks set to be limited to AOL's official AIM chat app.
AOL Alto Review
AOL's Alto mail service helps you be more productive by aggregating all your email accounts and gathering all the important information into one inbox.
My 30 Years at PCMag, Part Two (1986-1996)
The second decade of computing as we know it was all about personal freedom.
Facebook Live Getting Snapchat-Like Face Filters
Meanwhile, Facebook isn't the only company hoping to replicate Snapchat's success in the face filter game.
AOL Radio Preview
The Slacker Radio-powered AOL Radio boasts a deep music library, informative DJs, and fun playlists that make it worth a listen. That said, it's not an exact duplicate of Editors' Choice Slacker Radio.