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Pilot fish's home internet and cable-TV line has to be repeatedly replaced because squirrels keep chewing through it -- until a more experienced repair guy arrives.
Smartphones make people distracted and unproductive
A smartphone can sap attention even when it's not in use or turned off and in your pocket. That doesn't bode well for productivity.
The best Google Chrome extensions of 2017
From productivity-boosting timers to ad blockers and Android messengers on your desktop, these 25 Chrome extensions make the most popular web browser even more powerful and useful.
Inside the mind of internet pioneer Vinton G. Cerf
Read the full 47-page transcript of a sweeping 2001 video interview, in which Cerf, widely recognized as one of the fathers of the internet, unspools the story of his lifelong fascination with technology, his early days at DARPA,
What's in the latest Firefox update? Support for in-browser VR, among other things
Mozilla's Firefox 55 lets users tweak multi-process performance and takes another step nearer to kicking out Flash.
Apple’s ARKit: Will networks cope with the bandwidth demands?
As developers introduce augmented reality (AR) solutions for Apple’s powerful iOS 11 platforms, will carriers be able to handle the bandwidth demands?
Testing an AmpliFi mesh point as a Wi-Fi extender
Ubiquiti recently made their AmpliFi mesh points smarter, they can now work with any router. I kicked the tires on this, hoping it's a better way to extend an existing Wi-Fi network.
Chrome readies built-in ad blocker in early version of Canary
The ad blocker, available for now only on the Windows version of Canary, could reach mainstream browser users by mid-October.
Top web browsers 2017: Look on the bright side, Microsoft
In July, IE and Edge still lost market share, just not as badly as before. Google Chrome, meanwhile, ticked up.
FAQ: How Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla will eliminate Adobe Flash
Here's what will happen to Flash Player on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari between now and the end of 2020.
What's in the latest Chrome update?
Google's Chrome browser debuts MacBook Pro Touch Bar support and delivers patches for 40 security flaws.
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How the dark web has gone corporate
Some criminals on the dark web are taking their cues from the practices of corporate IT. Illicit offerings run the gamut from code that buyers have to implement themselves to turnkey solutions and consulting services.
Tweaking Internet Explorer to only use TLS 1.2
For security purposes, it's best to stay away from Internet Explorer. But if you do run it, follow these steps to ensure it uses TLS 1.2.
How to manage Chrome updates
Google's Chrome browser is the most popular web browser in use today. Here's how to make sure you have the latest version and can easily manage future updates.
Restricting Firefox to TLS version 1.2 makes browsing safer
Whats behind the curtain of HTTPS is TLS. There are three versions of the TLS protocol and there is no reason to still support the oldest two versions. A simple tweak of Firefox can insure it only uses the most secure version, TLS...
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8 tips to get started with SharePoint communication sites
Tips and best practices to help Office 365 customers create beautiful and useful SharePoint sites with modern communication sites.
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What's next in IoT innovations?
Tom Soderstrom talks about the cutting-edge work happening at Jet Propulsion Lab in the evolving field of internet of things.
HTTP and DNS in a 5G World
HTTP and DNS are almost established as household name protocols having been around since the earliest days of the World Wide Web but, like everything else in 5G, some changes are coming.
AI and mobile apps: What really matters
More apps use AI to do things for us, such block and remove offensive posts on Instagram. Soon AI will take the limelight, and the apps will move the background.
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