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The 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
Tags: Harris Interactive, Internet, poll, usage
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: flu, GAO, General Accountability Office, Internet, Pandemic, report
Nobody likes to sound dumb, but it’s really easy when you’re talking about IT. The terms change fast Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Internet, IT, language, outdated, surfing, terms, World Wide Web
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Facebook, Internet, security, social networking, Web
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: browsing, darknet, Forbes, Hewlett-Packard, Internet, privacy, security
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.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Gov. Bobby Jindal, House, Internet, Louisiana, senate, tax, usage fee
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: alware, dangerous, identity theft, Internet, McAfee, search terms
How much wasted productivity can your organization blame on traveling workers who don’t have Internet connectivity when they’re on the road? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: airline, e-mail, in-flight, Internet, Web access, WiFi
Security for the IT pro is as unrelenting a task as raising kids or untangling fine wire. No matter how hard you work at it, something always comes along to spoil your hard work and vigilance. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: certification authority, cybercrime, Internet, researchers, security, SSL
