Sometimes the problem isn't on your side and, when it is, it's best to know. Sometimes no sites will come up because your internet provider is having an issue or doing upgrades (and, if you call in, most of them will have an automated message telling you that). Other times, an individual site might be…
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Your online photos aren’t yours
Those photos you've posted to that site....don't be surprised if they end up elsewhere. This month, painter and photographer Richard Prince reminded us that what you post is public, and given the flexibility of copyright laws, can be shared — and sold — for anyone to see. As a part of the Frieze Art Fair in New…
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95% of successful security attacks are the result of human error
I knew it was high but, wow, 95%! This is from last year but I haven't seen our habits change much. I still clean up more systems from user-installed junkware (toolbars, etc) than I do actual viruses. Remember, folks, before you click that email link or apply that update some random webpage tells you need…
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Facebook Begins Testing Instant Articles From News Publishers
This might not bring a big difference to the average user but they're saying that articles may load up to 10x faster. I'm just not clear on whether or not this will mean more articles (read: "ads") popping up in our news feeds. Full article at NYTimes.com
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