Verizon has started a video series on YouTube called The Bandwidth Effect. It covers some of the technology and the challenges behind bringing fiber-to-the-premise broadband to the general public. Copper is still commonly used in the last mile, the wiring between an endpoint (residence or business) and the distribution hub. Verizon is changing that by using fiber at the last … [Read more...]
On WordPress security
With the popularity of WordPress, it becomes a bigger security target. This infographic dives into the steps to take to increase WordPress security, vectors where security breaches can happen, and the numbers for WordPress hacks over the years. It's informative but should by no means scare somebody away from using WordPress. Following best practices and minimizing old … [Read more...]
What to look for in website hosting
Finding hosting for a website can be difficult. You want to find something within your budget that gives good performance and is reliable. I have had a journey slowly increasing my budget but have finally ended up somewhere that I'm happy with WiredTree. This infographic shows some of the aspects that you should look for in a host before you settle with one. (Credit: … [Read more...]
Steps to child-proof your Internet
The Internet has plenty that you may not wish to expose to your child or have your child expose your computer to. This infographic suggests steps to take to ensure your children are safe online and following your rules. (Credit: Veracode) … [Read more...]
Google Doodle offers point-and-click adventure for Roswell incident
66 years ago, the Roswell incident is said to have occurred with aliens crash landing on Earth and possibly being whisked away to Area 51. To celebrate the anniversary, the Google Doodle on the Google Search page has been updated to a point-and-click adventure for the little alien visitor. They go around the countryside trying to collect the three missing pieces of their … [Read more...]