Category Archives: Internet
Today, we’re going to talk about something that’s been looming over the horizon recently and causing lots of people to panic. There’s been a lot of talk about the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA, in short) and its potential effects on the Internet, and I’ve decided to interview experts and executives from different corners of the country who are both for and against CISPA. If you want to get the latest scoop on what corporations and experts are saying … Continue reading
You’ve seen people protesting ACTA. You’ve probably seen an article or two about the TPPA. And if you havent, you should probably have a look at both. These things, my friends, are the best that governments around the world could come up with to stop piracy. The solution to everything: Put people in jail. It’s the path – at least in their sadistic minds – of least resistance. It’s so much more simple than just telling private publishers, media companies, … Continue reading
Out of all the ridiculous shit ever thought up, I’d like to say that MPAA takes home the trophy this year. Yeah, I know the year isn’t over yet, but I have a strong feeling that nothing will ever be as ridiculous as considering people pirates for embedding a video on their websites. Miguel Leiva-GomezMiguel has been working with computers back when the latest processor could print “Hello World” on the screen a couple of times and everyone was going … Continue reading
First off, I want to say that if you were using Google Knol, there was a WAY better option over here. Second, we’re going to have to say goodbye to Google’s little unit of knowledge. Miguel Leiva-GomezMiguel has been working with computers back when the latest processor could print “Hello World” on the screen a couple of times and everyone was going nuts about that. From the days of DOS to the days of ‘dows, he’s been exploring every minute … Continue reading
For years, everyone has enjoyed the Internet as the pioneer of absolute freedom to do what you’d wish without consequences, as long as you didn’t trample anyone else’s freedoms. The Internet was host to a boom in human understanding of the world around us, and a great source of information that could not be paralleled by anything else. Now, the question is: Did we speak too soon? It seems like the Internet might suffer some attacks due to legislation and … Continue reading
If you don’t know what Google is yet, you’re really lost. The two Internet giants – Google & Twitter – have both decided to pick up the pace on censorship and collaborate with certain nations that want certain pieces of their content blotted out, according to a Wired News article. I never thought this kind of craptastic catastrophe would ever ensue, because I thought that, well, people had brains, but it’s coming and it won’t stop. First it was the … Continue reading
You’ve probably read about SOPA and PIPA almost everywhere on the web, including The Tech Guy. While everyone was busy protesting these two insanely stupid pieces of legislation, the US government, along with several other countries, signed a “trade agreement” that would allow their governments to do whatever they want to the Internet and its infrastructure. SOPA and PIPA were just bills that were meant to distract you from the actual threat: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Miguel Leiva-GomezMiguel has been … Continue reading
It’s a whole new world since the Internet was first invented back in the 60s by Al Gore DARPA, part of the Department of Defense. It’s 2012, and you’re ready to start fresh and ditch your old broadband connection and opt for some super-high-speed fiber optics so you can download porn faster so you and your family can enjoy the benefits of the free and open Internet without having to fight each other for speed. But, boy, are you in for a surprise! … Continue reading
You might have heard of the latest move by lawmakers in an attempt to pass a movement known as the “Stop Online Piracy Act” (SOPA). The truth about SOPA, though, is something many try to bury under the large piles of legislation. While I might get a lot of negative attention for publishing this, I think it is necessary to distribute this everywhere I can and get the message out. SOPA is not your friend, and you’re not going to … Continue reading
If you’ve been reading news around the web, maybe you’ve found that Google often implements “Easter eggs” in its system. When you type “do a barrel roll” on the search bar, for example, the screen does exactly what you told it to do. Here’s another one: Google Gravity. This time, Google released a new Easter egg in light of the holidays that puts snow on your screen. Give it a try! The keyword is “Let it snow.” Note that your … Continue reading
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