ISPs’ latest dirty trick is removing data caps if you pay for TV
Cable companies that have long milked cable subscriptions for profit are worried about how they’re going to replace that cash among new generations of cable-cutters. …
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Simple tricks to fix your Wi-Fi without professional help
Wireless internet is something we take for granted every day. But Wi-Fi isn’t always reliable, and it’s often the source of annoying hassles, both at home …
Future of the Internet: Researchers set new record with 57 Gbps fiber optic data transfer
When you think of prestigious and influential Computer Science and engineering programs, schools like MIT, Stanford, University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon are likely to …
New tech from MIT could make all web pages load 34% faster
When it comes to the Internet, we’re all incredibly impatient. It doesn’t matter that we had to wait several minutes for a single web page …
Average U.S. Internet speed has more than tripled since 2011
Thanks to the rise of streaming video services like Netflix, ISPs in the United States have been forced to up their game and deliver faster …
How to improve your home Wi-Fi signal in just a few easy steps
So you’re just about ready to have people over for Christmas and you’re looking to make sure everything’s just right. To make sure your guests have proper …
How to speed up your home Wi-Fi by optimizing your router
No one’s Wi-Fi setup is perfect, but some of us really struggle to get it right. If you suffer from frequent drops in connection or slowdowns …
Court says you can use your work computer however you like
Your employer might tell you that you shouldn’t be playing Candy Crush Saga on your work computer while you’re supposed to be productive, or that …
One country wants to spy on all its encrypted Internet traffic
Western countries including the U.S. and U.K. continue to voice their concerns against encrypted devices and Internet services, saying they hinder the efforts of spy …
Change the way you use the Internet with these 10 incredible tips and tricks
Every once in a while, we’ll share some of the most interesting life hacks we find around the Internet — simple ways you can improve …
Dad pulls a Liam Neeson from Taken, leaves perfect threatening note for his teenage kids
Moms and dads everywhere should check out the following threatening note that a fed up father wrote to his teenage kids after they had left …
How to avoid seven of the most common online scams
The Internet is great for a lot of things — research, entertainment, getting caught up on world news — but it can also be a dangerous minefield …
Japan installs free Wi-Fi on top of Mt. Fuji
Japan recently installed Wi-Fi hotspots on Mt. Fuji because even adventurous mountain climbers, apparently, need Internet access. So if you’re one of the brave souls intent on …
What’s the One Hotel Feature You Wouldn’t Travel Without?
Having a clean room, running water or a comfortable bed aren’t the only requirements guests have from hotels. Wi-Fi – and especially free Wi-Fi – …
Were You Fooled By Any of the Internet’s Most Famous Hoaxes?
There is no faster, more efficient source of news in the modern day than the Internet, but, as you well know, not everyone is interested …
Future of the Internet is Safe: Engineers Break the Capacity Limit for Fiber Optic Transmissions
As the sheer volume of data transmitted over the web continues to grow by leaps and bounds, there has been a lot of speculation regarding …
Here’s what happens when a man browses the web with a 56k modem for a week
For as much as we complain about Internet speeds, it’s easy to forget just how good we have it compared to the early days of …
Which states have the fastest Internet speeds?
Earlier this week, Cord Cutters News released some exciting news about Internet speeds in the U.S. According to some recent download speed tests, the average U.S. …
Use this map to decide if you should become a cord cutter
The FCC may rescue net neutrality by reclassifying ISPs as utilities, but that doesn’t mean all your Internet-related problems are going away. The Guardian points out that …
The definitive guide to lowering your phone, Internet and cable bills
Cable bills have been increasing at triple the rate of inflation and it’s a good bet that your wireless bill has shot up in recent years …
Stop freaking out about your Internet speeds
Yes, slow Internet is extremely annoying — unless you intentionally pull a prank on your kids to get them to do homework and chores — …
A Chinese teen chopped off his own hand to cure his Internet addiction
Internet addiction can indeed be a serious issue that is debilitating for some people, but one disturbed teen’s cure has clearly taken things too far. A …
Your private browsing habits are far from being as private as you might think
Most modern browsers come with special private modes meant to help users hide their surfing habits from coworkers or family and/or try to prevent sites …
Still dealing with slow or no Internet? Take the matter into your own hands!
There are many people still lacking a decent Internet connection or any Internet connection whatsoever since in many places ISPs haven’t deployed strong broadband infrastructure. Instead of continuously …
How the Internet was born
How did the Internet come into existence in the first place? It’s something that most of us probably know a little bit about, but how many of …
How to stay anonymous online
One need only take a quick glance at Reddit on any given day to see how important the topic of Internet privacy is to people …
Here’s why your WiFi speeds are never as fast as advertised
It’s always heartbreaking to test your home WiFi speed. The results are likely only a fraction of what you signed up for, no matter how …
How to move quickly on a slow Internet connection
Being stuck on slow Wi-Fi can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’ve got work to do, but there is a solution. David Nield at Gizmodo has …
Let’s never speak again: The incredible benefits of searchable text
I could, in theory, phone everyone up that’s reading this story and convey this message to them via voice. I’m in no position to argue …
The insane process of connecting the world through undersea Internet cables
We’ve oohed and ahhed over interactive maps that detail the world’s mysterious network of undersea Internet cables, but a new report over at Builtvisible is …
