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The UnGoogleification Continues: A New (To Me) Chrome Alternative

Since I do about half of my work online, the web browser is probably one of the most important programs I use. Indeed, for many people, the web browser is becoming the most important app on their computer. Today, the web browser is almost like a second operating system – I would venture to say…
FCC Comments Show Nuanced Net Neutrality Understanding

An interesting update about the unprecedented number of comments that were received by the FCC regarding the repeal of the 2015 Open Internet Order (commonly referred to as net neutrality). When the FCC opened up comments from the public regarding net neutrality from April to August of 2017, they received an incredible 22 million comments…
Update Your Router [NOW!]

If you have Internet in your home, you probably have a router. Either you’re leasing one from your ISP (and you really should buy your own) or you bought one from Amazon or Best Buy. Your Router’s Function Either way, your router is one of the most vulnerable and critical pieces of your network. And…
Chrome Takes A(nother) Step Back From Privacy

Since 2008, Google’s Chrome browser has been boon for all users of the internet, but lately there have been some curious developments taking place within the Chrome browser (and Google itself). Remember, if you will, browsing the internet in 2008.Microsoft’s Internet Explorer had around 70% of the browser market, with Firefox right around 25%. Safari…
WannaCry Virus: What You Should Know

If you follow the news at all, you’ve probably heard at least something about the WannaCry ransomware virus that has been making life miserable for IT and security professionals every since last Friday. This malware is certainly the worst seen so far in 2017, and is one of the most quickly-spreading malware attacks ever, infecting…
How Much Does Google Know About You?

If you use Google search, Chrome web browser, Gmail, or an Android phone, Google knows a lot about you. Now, Google has made it easy to see just how much that is, with Google’s new My Activity page. This page, although certainly a bit creepy, also makes it easy to delete whole blocks of activities…
Netflix Has It’s Own Test for Your Internet Connection

Earlier this week Netflix announced a new website to test your internet download speed that’s a bit simpler and easier to use (and ad-free) compared to some of the other speed test websites. To try out the tool, simply go to Fast.com (I wonder how expensive it was to get that URL), and the test begins automatically.…
Schadenfreude: Comcast vs Google Fiber

Schadenfreude – pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. This word is taken from German and literally means “harm-joy”. It is the feeling of joy or pleasure when one sees another fail or suffer misfortune. There are lots of reasons why I’m excited about Google Fiber, but seeing the discomfort and misfortune of Comcast (along with Time Warner,…
T-Mobile, AT&T, Comcast: Net “Neutrality”

Over the past few years, one of the political issues most near and dear to my heart has been net neutrality. Net neutrality is, essentially, the idea that all traffic on the internet – whether a video, music, web page, or image – from any source, should all be treated the same. This means that traffic from…