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'I've given them thousands of dollars over the last 15 years' - how one woman got $100 when her internet went down 'I've given them thousands of dollars over the last 15 years' - how one woman got $100 when her internet went down
Mon, November, 15, 2021
Cable companies rarely hand out refunds, but sometimes all you need to do is ask. Charles Passy from MarketWatch breaks down what to do if you're unhappy.
Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning
Tue, December, 22, 2020
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal tracks the race to bridge the digital divide, as school districts across the country assist millions of students who lack adequate internet access for distance learning.
Public Wi-Fi is Safer Than Ever--But You Still Need to Be Careful Public Wi-Fi is Safer Than Ever--But You Still Need to Be Careful
Wed, August, 7, 2019
While there is certainly not as much danger anymore in having your personal information breached from joining unsecured public Wi-Fi, WSJ's David Pierce still lays out some precautions for us.
Username and Password Hell: Why the Internet Can't Keep You Logged In Username and Password Hell: Why the Internet Can't Keep You Logged In
Wed, March, 13, 2019
The Wall Street Journal's David Pierce explains what the future may hold for usernames and passwords.
The Worst Job in Technology: Staring at Human Depravity to Keep It Off Facebook The Worst Job in Technology: Staring at Human Depravity to Keep It Off Facebook
Fri, December, 29, 2017
The worst job in technology: staring at human depravity to keep it off Facebook. More from The Wall Street Journal's Lauren Weber.
FCC Votes to Dismantle Net-Neutrality Rules FCC Votes to Dismantle Net-Neutrality Rules
Fri, December, 15, 2017
After the FCC's vote to repeal net neutrality, Dr. Eric Cole analyzes the possible effects.
Rural America is Stranded in the Dial-Up Age Rural America is Stranded in the Dial-Up Age
Mon, June, 19, 2017
Rural America is having trouble joining the modern economy. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Levitz has the story.
You're not even remotely ready for a big Internet outage You're not even remotely ready for a big Internet outage
Fri, October, 28, 2016
Can we handle a long-term internet outage? Rick Newman from Yahoo! Finance has the story.
This Election May Be Scarier Than You Think This Election May Be Scarier Than You Think
Fri, October, 28, 2016
Tech Analyst Rob Enderle breaks down why this election is turning out to be scarier than you think.
Smart Tampon? The Internet of Every Single Thing Must Be Stopped Smart Tampon? The Internet of Every Single Thing Must Be Stopped
Fri, May, 27, 2016
Joanna Stern of the Wall Street Journal explains why some smart tech just isn't worth the trouble.
The Small Business Report March 25, 2016 The Small Business Report March 25, 2016
Fri, March, 25, 2016
Why small businesses may have to compete for talent with prisons; how to sell your boss on attending an industry conference; and what can go wrong when the internet offers marketing advice.