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Compelling Reasons to Use a VPN

January 13, 2023 By Angus Shaw

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows a computer to access information via a public network (such as the Internet) all the while behaving as if it were connected to a private network. This achieves two things.
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One, what you do online becomes cloaked. That is, other people won’t know what you are doing online.

Two, your IP address is changed. That is, you will appear to originate from some other location.

I don’t know about you, but with all the privacy and security issues these days, those two things are more than enough to compel anyone to use a VPN. There are, however, other case-specific reasons that you may want to consider using a VPN. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 27, 2014 @ 11:33 pm

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Filed Under: Internet Tagged With: featured to them, Internet, Privacy, VPN

One in Five Americans Don’t Go Online

January 13, 2023 By 901am

A surprising new study conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life project has shown that one out of five Americans do not use the internet. Yes, apparently there really are still people who have resisted the lure of the internet. [Read more…]

Originally posted on April 16, 2012 @ 8:13 pm

Filed Under: Internet Tagged With: Internet, research, USA, usage

Watch out for the new WiFi standard 802.11ac

January 13, 2023 By 901am

Just like the internet, WiFi is a utility that we have come, not only to rely on, but to actually expect to be available when we need it in various places we visit. WiFi has become more prominent in our lives because of the popularity of various mobile devices that now allow us to access the internet wherever we are. WiFi has also practically replaced wired networks at home since it is easier to set up and allows multiple devices to connect to it. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 28, 2012 @ 9:45 pm

Filed Under: Internet Tagged With: 802.11ac, Internet, wifi

London Subways to Get Mobile Internet Access In Time for 2012 Olympics

January 13, 2023 By 901am

People now expect mobile internet access whenever they go out. Many countries now offer free internet to commuters. But London, which is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, still doesn’t have internet access in its world famous subway system. But this may change soon. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 15, 2012 @ 8:11 pm

Filed Under: Internet Tagged With: Internet, London, Olympics, subway system, wifi

Vending Machines Turned into WiFi Hotspots in Japan

January 9, 2023 By 901am

Oftentimes, someone comes up with a simple idea that is so brilliant, you can’t help but tell yourself, “why didn’t I think of that?”

One simply brilliant idea that has the potential to be copied all over the world is one that the people at Asahi thought of. The popular Japanese drinks company has implemented what could be described as a moment of extreme ingenuity. The company has turned their vending machines into WiFi hotspots. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 29, 2011 @ 1:21 pm

Filed Under: Internet, Mobile Tagged With: hotspots, Internet, Mobile, wifi

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