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Here’s how to set up a VPN and protect your data

sudshr47 September 22, 2018

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On today’s internet, having at least some level of protection is essential.

A VPN or virtual private network is a tool to get an extra layer of protection — it essentially masks your connection while encrypting your data. The best part is you don’t need to get any physical hardware to use one; using a VPN is usually as simple as downloading and launching an app

Once you have a VPN setup, you can use it on your home WiFi, public networks, over LTE, and even while traveling. 

Certainly, the internet is a great way to connect with others, but users need to be careful now more than ever. A VPN will mask your IP address and give you a bit more security, especially for your viewing history — not to mention it makes using public WiFi networks much safer and can stop hackers from accessing data. Read more…

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Jack Ma says he isn’t about to retire from Alibaba but is planning a gradual succession

sudshr47 September 8, 2018

Reports of Jack Ma’s impending retirement are greatly exaggerated, it seems. Ma, the co-founder and executive chairman of Alibaba, has pushed back on claims that he is on the cusp of leaving the $420 billion Chinese e-commerce firm. The New York Times first reported that the entrepreneur plans to announce that he will leave the firm to pursue […]

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UK report highlights changing gadget habits — and our need for an online fix

sudshr47 August 2, 2018

A look back at the past decade of consumer technology use in the UK has shone a light on changing gadget habits, underlining how Brits have gone from being smartphone dabblers back in 2008 when a top-of-the-range smartphone cost ~£500 to true addicts in today’s £1k+ premium smartphone era. The report also highlights what seems […]

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Europe to cap intra-EU call fees as part of overhaul to telecoms rules

sudshr47 June 6, 2018

European Union institutions have reached a political agreement over an update to the bloc’s telecoms rules that’s rattled the cages of incumbent telcos. Agreement was secured late yesterday after months of negotiations between the EU parliament and Council, with the former pushing for and securing a price cap on international calls within the bloc — […]

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Netgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi router

sudshr47 May 8, 2018

Generations ago, the internet spoke of an old saying that involved a man exhibiting excitement about hearing of a person’s love of an object, so he did favor, and put that something inside of something else. That’s what Netgear did here. Netgear heard people like the internet so much that the company put an internet […]

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Astranis emerges from stealth with a new satellite technology for connecting the world

sudshr47 March 1, 2018

 There’s a new entrant in the race to provide internet connectivity to the roughly four billion humans on the wrong side of the world’s digital divide.
Launching from stealth today with a new investment from Andreessen Horowitz is Astranis — the developer of a new satellite technology that aims to transmit data down to specific terrestrial locations with each satellite it… Read More

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Mesh networks: An alternative way to connect to the internet gains steam

sudshr47 January 9, 2018

The repeal of Obama-era net neutrality laws has folks looking for ways to connect to the internet other than relying on the nation’s powerful service providers. 
One of these options is “mesh networks.” 
Mesh networks already exist, but in …

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How Newark’s mayor will buck the FCC and protect the city’s net neutrality

sudshr47 December 28, 2017

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The FCC may have squashed net neutrality, but Newark mayor Ras Baraka says the city will keep its internet lanes open and equitable. 

Unlike most U.S. cities, Newark has its own internet fiber cables running through town, so it can offer its own fast broadband service, called Newark Fiber.

In a partnership with the internet connectivity company Gigxero, Newark Fiber provides streets, parks, and businesses 1,000 and 10,000 megabits per second of data. 

It’s essentially super fast internet. You only need 10 megabits to surf the internet and stream reasonably well. 

“The power is ours,” Baraka told Mashable. “We have infrastructure that many cities just don’t have. It’s arguably some of the fastest in the country.” Read more…

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The UK calls internet access a ‘legal right’ like water and power

sudshr47 December 20, 2017

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The week after the Federal Communications Commission nixed net neutrality rules in the United States, the United Kingdom decided that all 65 million of its inhabitants have a “legal right” to fast, reliable internet connectivity. 

The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announced the decision on Dec. 20, noting that the government will require internet providers to give “everyone access to high speed broadband by 2020” — much like an electric or water utility. 

“We know how important broadband is to homes and businesses and we want everyone to benefit from a fast and reliable connection,” Culture Secretary Karen Bradley said in a statement. “This is all part of our work on ensuring that Britain’s telecoms infrastructure is fit for the future and will continue to deliver the connectivity that consumers need in the digital age.” Read more…

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