Hw did Zoom beat big companies like Google, Microsoft, Webex, and GoToMeeting? According to Jason Fried, CEO of Basecamp, “The real reason is: It was just simply way easier.” Fried has been working from home almost two decades and wrote…
Online image sells for $60 million
Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, is an American graphic designer. He created a collage of all the “everyday”‘ images he created over the years and called it “Everydays: The First 5000 Days.” He partnered with the auction house Christie’s,…
FCC approves $50 monthly internet subsidies for low-income households during pandemic
CNN reported yesterday that he FCC just approved a $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that could provide struggling families up to $50/month to pay for internet service during the pandemic. The FCC hopes to get the plan rolling within…
Learn how to track your digital footprint
Whether you’re teaching kids or simply navigating the web, it’s a good idea to track your digital footprint. Also known as a record or trail left by the things you do online, your digital footprint includes “your social media activity,…
Pandemic relief bill funds broadband for low income households
The pandemic relief bill sets aside $7 billion in funding for broadband connectivity and infrastructure. That amount includes $3.2 billion for a $50-a-month emergency broadband benefit for low-income households. Read more about it at Vox.
Americans pay $32,400 for Internet over a lifetime
According to PC Magazine, “Paying for an internet connection can get expensive. You likely have a limited number of options to choose from based on where you live, and the available companies probably package services together and incorporate all kinds…
How to Prepare Your Digital Life for Your Death
“Our own death is as somber as it is inevitable. But as we live more of our lives online, it’s more important than ever to make sure loved ones can access digital accounts when we’re gone. Don’t be the guy…
53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak
“The new national survey of 4,917 U.S. adults conducted April 7 to 12 using the Center’s American Trends Panel explores public attitudes about the role of government in addressing these issues and finds that a majority of Americans (62%) do not think…
Pentagon offers military airwaves for 5G wireless networks
“The Pentagon plans to free up a big chunk of its military airwaves in the U.S. for high-speed internet service … it has identified radio spectrum used for radar defense systems that can be shared with commercial telecommunications providers without…
Libraries meet new demand for books and internet access
Weekly library e-book lending across the country has increased by nearly 50 percent since March 9. Many libraries are also offering free wi-fi hotspot lending programs to the homeless and poorer families without internet access. Read more about it at…