Why Taxing The Internet Is Stupid
This Internet tax is one of a kind. No other government has ever conceived of taxing the Internet. If this law came to your country, what would it mean for consumers and businesses?
Net Neutrality, As Explained By YouTube’s Geniuses
Are you still not sure what Net Neutrality actually is? Don’t feel dumb: it’s a nuanced concept. So, we tracked down videos from some of the smartest people on the Web.
Edward Snowden Talks, TrueCrypt Mystery, Ballmer Buys L.A. Clippers [Tech News Digest]
Edward Snowden talks to NBC, troubling TrueCrypt tales, CryEngine comes to Steam, Google Video Quality Report ranks ISPs, Vimeo's gets High Maintenance, Ballmer buys the Clippers, and 25 years of LOLs.
What Is Net Neutrality & Why Should I Care?
A significant number see Net Neutrality as essential to the survival of the Internet. In this article, we're going to look at why Net Neutrality matters, and why we should fight to protect it.
Is Internet Freedom Under Threat From Internet Service Providers? [MUO Debates]
Imagine a world where the content you are allowed to view on the Internet is tightly controlled by your Internet service provider. On MUO Debates, we explore and question this reality.
Google Launches "Video Quality Report" To Benchmark ISPs With YouTube HD Streaming
The newly launched "Video Quality Report" from Google benchmarks ISPs against HD video streaming performance. It is only available in Canada for now, but expect it to be rolled out to the world gradually.
Internet Censorship In The UK - Why It Won't Work
David Cameron's Internet filtering plans have started a stir. The contours of his plans are still not clear, but opinions are being formed as the debate rages across the U.K. and the world. I'm completely opposed to Cameron's Internet filtering proposals. Proposals that will not protect children from seeing sexually explicit material. Proposals that will seriously undermine the Internet's ability to be a free forum for discourse and debate. Here, I argue my case.
Are You Getting The Broadband Speed You're Paying For?
How fast is your Internet connection, really? Your Internet service provider quotes you speeds, but how do you know if you’re actually getting the speed you’re paying for? You can find out using one of these free tools. And, if you’re not, there are some things you can do to increase your Internet connection speed.
The Internet Isn't Really Free - Who Is Censoring It & Why
In any free, democratic society, citizens take pride in the fact that they have free access to information. This is true in many countries, where citizens have won hard-fought battles for independence. It is something that is sacred here in the U.S. where I live. However, the idea that the Internet is completely free - a wide-open source of all sides of any argument - is actually a farce.