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Facebook Uses BitTorrent, and Loves It
BitTorrent is the ideal way to transfer large files to thousands of locations in a short period of time. This doesn’t only apply to movies and music that are downloaded by the average BitTorrent user, companies can benefit from it as well. With help from BitTorrent, Facebook can now push hundreds of megabytes of new code to all servers worldwide in
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Internet Speed Test: The Best ISP in the U.S.
We put Internet browsing speeds to the test to see which providers are the best at delivering the Web to you.
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Why Porn and the iPad Are Key for HTML5
Apple's move to ban Adobe Flash from its iOS has opened a huge window for any technology that can deliver a top-notch multimedia experience on the iPad and other Apple gadgets. And porn purveyors are starting to tilt the balance in favor of HTML5.
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Official Google Blog: Google Voice for everyone
Today, after lots of testing and tweaking, we’re excited to open up Google Voice to the public, no invitation required.
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Packet-Sniffing Laws Murky as Open Wi-Fi Proliferates
Starbucks is rolling out free, unsecured Wi-Fi access at about 7,000 of its coffee shops across the United States beginning July 1. But will there be packet-sniffing with your latte?
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10 unsung "fathers" of technology
With Father's Day near, here are some of the technology industry's "fathers" who have garnered less attention over the years than your Tim Berners-Lees, Vint Cerfs and Bob Metcalfes.
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27 Innovative Methods of Connecting with Your Market
Connecting, collaborating and engaging with your market holds more benefits than just increased sales � Feedback from your audience is invaluable if you want to create a quality product (or service) that actually appeals to potential customers.
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Does the Internet Need a ‘Kill Switch’?
A proposed bill could effectively give the president an Internet "kill switch. Senator Joseph Lieberman has proposed the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (PCNAA)
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YouTube Testing News Feed for Pro and Citizen Journalists
When news breaks these days, YouTube is quickly becoming a tried-and-true source for fascinating and poignant video footage from on-the-ground citizen journalists.
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Facebook Facts (some of which) You Probably Didn't Know
Love it or hate it, you have probably heard of Facebook. You have visited the site, seen if it’s for you, and made the decision to either try it out or dismiss it as a fad or worthless time-drain.
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