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internet router cable — 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 […]

FCC Comments Show Nuanced Net Neutrality Understanding

21 Nov, 2018 in Tech tagged first world problems / internet by Colin Dorman (updated 162 days ago)

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 […]

Update Your Router [NOW!]

7 Nov, 2018 in Tech tagged computer / first world problems / internet / security by Colin Dorman (updated 162 days ago)

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 […]

Chrome Takes A(nother) Step Back From Privacy

24 Oct, 2018 in Tech tagged chrome / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / security by Colin Dorman (updated 184 days ago)

If you follow Android at all, you’ve probably heard at least a little bit about Google’s hardware event that happened yesterday. Here’s what Google announced. Devices Google announced three main devices yesterday, the Pixel 3 phones, the Pixel Slate tablet, and the Google Home Hub. There were also some accessories […]

Google’s October Hardware Event

10 Oct, 2018 in Tech tagged android / cell phone / chromebook / google / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 189 days ago)

samsung pro open — I posted awhile ago about moving from paper to digital music (you can find the original article here, and an update posted after a few months here), and so far I’ve quite enjoyed the change. While the vast majority of people who use digital music readers use iPads, I elected […]

Life with a Chromebook – 1 Year In

4 Jul, 2018 in Tech tagged android / apple / chromebook / google / horn equipment by Colin Dorman (updated 300 days ago)

Like I’ve mentioned a little bit before, I’ve started becoming obsessed with productivity. From books to apps to Youtube videos, I’ve learned so many new ways to get things done while not actually getting things done! However, I have also discovered some pretty neat tools that I’ve started using. One of […]

My favorite productivity apps: Spring 2018

30 May, 2018 in Tech tagged android / app review / apple / apps / google / ios by Colin Dorman (updated 208 days ago)

A couple of months ago I posted about how Google’s Android operating system has given Google vast amounts of knowledge about your activities, where you work, what you look at when you shop, and (probably) even more. This kind of information makes Google really great at predicting what information you […]

Separating Yourself From Google – A Guide

23 May, 2018 in Tech tagged android / google / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 302 days ago)

So it looks like Google may finally be putting the nail in the coffin of Android as a tablet operating system. Android tablets have always been a bit of a half-assed product from Google but in terms of hardware and software. As I mentioned a little bit in my Pixel […]

Android Tablets – Finally Dead?

9 May, 2018 in Tech tagged android / chromebook / google by Colin Dorman (updated 302 days ago)

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