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Netflix launches its own speed test website thanks to frustrating ISPs

A big deal has been made of bandwidth when using Netflix, especially so after the streaming service had to arrange a payment agreement with Comcast because it was throttling customers -- a fee that amounted to little more than protection money from a mob shakedown. Netflix also publishes a monthly report that calls out ISPs for their speeds. Since that

Reddit Research Nearly Proves Godwin’s Law

It's a cliche that's almost as old as the internet itself, and it's summed up succinctly by Godwin's Law: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches - that is, if an online discussion (regardless of topic or scope) goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will compare someone or something to Hitler

Goodbye, Internet. Hello, internet

We will lowercase internet effective June 1, when the 2016 Stylebook launches. #ACES2016 pic.twitter.com/vv53323GL6

VNC Roulette Will Make You Double-Check Your Remote Connections

Connecting to a computer over a remote connection is nothing new. Most often, this technology is employed by people who need to connect to a work computer from home. Having a remote connection makes it possible for users to do all kinds of computer-related tasks without having to actually be on site with the host machine. This practice is typically referred

eBlocker Pro Protects Online Privacy at CES

Guarding your privacy online can be a real challenge. There are so many systems out there designed to track your every mouse click, it's impossible to try and keep track of them all. And while you can give yourself a baseline level of protection by adjusting some browser settings, that may not be enough to keep you truly guarded. Many

Websites Created with Wix get the Google Ban Hammer

Let's face it. Everyone needs a website in 2015. Gone are the days when you can live in blissful ignorance of the Internet and its impact on the world. Especially if you're a business owner. And while web technology has improved dramatically over the years, the tools to build websites haven't really kept up. That's where services like Wix, a

Travel thru San Francisco History with OldSF’s Interactive Map

Bay Area historical website OldSF has created an interactive map that makes it easier to see what certain parts of the city looked like, going all the way back to 1850. Just load the map and click on any black circle/section to see a list of photos for that location. A slider located in the upper right-hand section of the site