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What is Netiquette? A guide to internet etiquette
If you’ve been on the internet long enough, chances are you’ve seen more than your fair share of spamming and trolling. The fact is that, just like in the real world, not everyone behaves in a way that’s acceptable and respectful. There are many ways in which an internet user can fail to demonstrate internet etiquette, otherwise known as netiquette.…
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Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet
The future of the internet will be determined in one building in Washington, DC — and for six weeks, I watched it unfold. For much of this spring, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, was buzzing with lawyers, reporters, and interested onlookers jostling between dimly lit courtrooms that hosted everyone from the richest men in Silicon Valley…
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Will AI eat the internet?
Online search has changed in the ChatGPT era. Instead of using Google, workers can query AI as they would a colleague at the next desk and get the answer without having to even open another browser tab. To some, the danger is that as we look at less original web content rather than content AI references, we’ll have no reason…
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The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for Starlink
For about 15 percent of US households as of 2023, the only internet options are crappy, especially in rural areas. But thanks to the US Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to connect everyone in the US to high-quality, mostly fiber-based internet, that’s close to changing. Or at least, it was. The plan’s lead architect, Evan Feinman,…
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Amazon Launches Its First Batch of Kuiper Internet Satellites Into Orbit
Amazon has finally launched its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites. This deployment, which was significantly delayed due to manufacturing slowdowns and last-minute launch cancelations, marks a major step in the development of Amazon’s satellite broadband internet service. While this is a noteworthy moment for Project Kuiper, the details are actually somewhat unimpressive. Amazon sent just 27 satellites into low-Earth…
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Why your business needs dedicated internet access – Computerworld
Reliable internet service is no longer a nice-to-have for businesses — it’s a must. Whether for cloud apps, video calls, or running an online store, companies need a steady connection to keep things running smoothly, serve customers, and stay ahead of the competition. Standard broadband might work for basic needs, but businesses with growing digital demands need something stronger. Dedicated internet…
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Tired of price hikes? Xfinity launches 5-year price lock on its home internet plans
About a year ago, I gave my internet service provider the heave-ho, after a steady stream of price increases kept driving my internet bill upward. And I’m betting that I’m not the only person tired of ever-changing internet prices. Word of customer dissatisfaction with escalating internet prices must have reached Comcast, the largest internet service provider in the U.S. The…
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AI is helping bad bots take over the internet
Automated bot traffic has surpassed human online activity for the first time in a decade, according to research from Imperva, accounting for 51% of all web traffic. The 2025 Bad Bot Report found that automated threats continue to rise, with malicious bots now making up 37% of all internet traffic. Attackers are able to create more advanced and evasive bots…
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Environmental Impact of Satellite Internet
Satellite internet, with services such as Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, promises to revolutionize global connectivity. It offers unprecedented access to high-speed internet in remote and underserved regions of the world. However, as the deployment of thousands of satellites becomes a reality, significant environmental and ecological concerns arise. This report examines the environmental impact of satellite internet, focusing on…
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Internet Satellite Initiative Launches This Month
The Project Kuiper payload is prepared for liftoff. Image credit: Amazon Amazon is moving ahead with its internet satellite initiative, the tech giant announced on April 2. Project Kuiper, a batch of 27 satellites set to launch on April 9, will compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. First satellite launch will demonstrate Amazon’s space capability Project Kuiper’s satellites will provide internet…
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