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Internet tax moves through Congress


August 11, 2010 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, e-commerce

Like Delaware, the Internet could post a sign at all entrances boasting “Home of Tax-Free Shopping.” But not for long, if a Massachusetts congressman has his way.

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Americans shedding wired connections


July 9, 2010 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Gadgets, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wireless carriers, adoption, broadband, mobile technology

Americans are shedding wired connections at a good clip, says a new study from the Pew Research Center. Nearly 60% of all U.S. adults connect to the Internet wirelessly these days.

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Adults spend nearly two workdays a week online


December 28, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Special Report, User behavior, Web 2.0, Web browsers, Web sites, e-commerce

6300445The latest survey of computer users found that Internet usage has nearly doubled in the decade that’s ending this week. Today’s user now spends nearly two full workdays a week on the Web. Compare that to

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Flu may infect the Internet soon


October 29, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Latest News & Views, Web 2.0, Web browsers, Web sites, telecommuting

Seems like the flu isn’t just likely to take down a big chunk of the nation’s workers. The feds are warning that it could soon impact the Web as well.

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Tech terms that sound dumb — now


October 29, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, IT employment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web 2.0, cloud computing

Nobody likes to sound dumb, but it’s really easy when you’re talking about IT. The terms change fast

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Internet can teach old dogs new tricks


October 21, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web browsers, Web sites

A new study from UCLA shows that getting the geriatric crowd on the Internet could be key to making the “Golden Years” a little brighter.

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Wife blows spy’s cover on Facebook


July 7, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, social networking

You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web.

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Darknets: Web privacy’s future?


June 22, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, Web browsers, Web sites, cybercrime

Feeling a little overexposed on the Web? You’re not alone, and for many folks that’s just the problem being tracked by Hewlett-Packard security guys who have some new insights on an old networking idea.

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Save the children, tax the Internet!


June 8, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Compliance, Hardware, Software, Special Report, Web sites, cybercrime, e-commerce

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Louisiana lawmakers have a reputation for their “creative use” of taxpayer money. And now they’ve come up with a way to get their hands on more of it — under the dubious guise of  “Saving the Children.”

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Warn users not to use these search terms


June 2, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, Search engines, Web sites, cybercrime, e-commerce

Every organization has employees who surf the Internet for things unrelated to work — no point in denying it. But there are things users can seek online that could endanger your network more easily than others.

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