In the age of innovation and technology, we have many opportunities, choices and, of course, social networks. Social networks beckon us every day and we always spend much more time there than we originally planned. Now humanity has such a variety of social networks that it could never have imagined. Each social network has its …
To imagine a world in which we don’t have access to the internet is something that most of us can’t even imagine. We use it for literally everything in our lives, including staying in touch with folks in our near surroundings. Consider what would happen if the internet suddenly shut off in this scenario. While …
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The internet and cable industry in the United States is booming. This means that there are endless avenues for all the major stakeholders to expand in areas where these services are not widely available. Nevertheless, no matter where you live, you should know how to save on your monthly internet and TV bill. The best …
If you are a small-scale home-based business that is looking for a broadband connection but cannot decide whether to invest in a residential or business internet package, then you need to look into the factors that we are going to discuss in this article. Since there are so many service providers in the market, choosing …
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Meta: Pop culture is one of the biggest movements in our modern society. How is it changed and shaped when interacting with the internet? Find out more here. If there is one place that is truly affected by pop culture as it shifts and changes daily, it is the internet. The smallest pieces of entertainment …
There is almost nothing more frustrating than waiting forever for the website to load or buffering audio and videos. It can drive you sometimes to find yourself screaming at the computer screen. Also, considering how much businesses rely on the internet to manage customer service, send and respond to sensitive emails, and confirm payments, slow …
For tech companies the world over, data is big business. In the 21st century, data has turned into a resource around which many business models tend to center. If you wonder why so many big websites which are free to use (in terms of the basic services that they offer) are worth so much, it’s …
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You see the word “millennial” so often online it’s almost irksome. What, if anything, is so important about millennials? Besides the years in which we were born, what makes a millennial a millennial? What is millennial culture, and what do millennials value? I would argue that millennials are very important, but not because we’re more …
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Type “library of babel” into your search engine of choice, and you’ll discover something interesting. First, you’ll discover information on the short story, The Library of Babel, by Jorge Luis Borges, which is interesting enough on its own accord. Next, you’ll find a website that brings Borges’ idea into the digital realm. The website is …
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[alert type=alert-white ]Please consider making a tax-deductible donation now so we can keep publishing strong creative voices.[/alert] Blogs are the cultural heart of the internet. When someone publishes their own blog with no guaranteed return for doing so, they’re like someone who writes poetry for the sake of writing poetry. A blog from an unknown …
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“Writing, at its best, is a lonely life. Organizations for writers palliate the writer’s loneliness but I doubt if they improve his writing. He grows in public stature as he sheds his loneliness and often his work deteriorates. For he does his work alone and if he is a good enough writer he must face …
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Cyberpunk first became a thing in the 80’s, before the internet as we know it existed. Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner was an early exponent, as was author Bruce Sterling’s Mirrorshades anthology. MIT’s Henry Jenkins says, “Cyberpunk’s protagonists are hackers, rockers, and other cultural rebels, clinging to a cult of individualism in a culture characterized by …
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Netflix.com is working. So is HBONow. Same with Amazon Prime, Hulu, iTunes, and dozens more of the many digital platforms that offer films and television shows for legal download or streaming. I’ve been looking all day for problems – for proof that the internet is broken and that I might be denied access to The …
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If you haven’t caught wind of Louis C.K. and his passionate explanation of why he doesn’t allow his son a smartphone, then you’re missing an interesting conversation. In a culture obsessed with technology that requires us to look away when we talk, the comic’s honesty is refreshing and the message even more so. The reasons …
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