This video by Motherboard explores the TAT 14 underseas fiberoptic cable network — one of about 10 cables that the keep the global internet running. One of those cables runs about 4,600 miles under the ocean from New Jersey to Denmark to an unmarked manhole on the beach. (Video published to YouTube on 31 May 2018.)
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WiFi Mesh Network Setup Strategy for Best Results and Planning for What Can Go Wrong
Introduction I’ve setup a number of different mesh networks including Google WiFi ($260), EERO ($300-$500), and products from Linksys and Netgear. Each have their own advantages. They are designed for easy installation by just about anyone. The more expensive systems promise better coverage and faster connections. The information below is based on cable internet service, but would… Continue reading WiFi Mesh Network Setup Strategy for Best Results and Planning for What Can Go Wrong
Millions of Websites Down as Godaddy.com Computer Systems and Servers Were Attacked by Hacker – Website Not Loading
GoDaddy Hacked. On Monday, 10 September 2012, for an extended period of time, the Godaddy.com website was not loading, and at the time of this posting it still doesn’t load. There is an outage that has impacted millions of websites. It’s been determined that there was a deliberate hacker attack of the GoDaddy computers. This may… Continue reading Millions of Websites Down as Godaddy.com Computer Systems and Servers Were Attacked by Hacker – Website Not Loading
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Friends, We’re now using Web of Trust (WOT) as a tool to monitor our site quality, evaluate outbound links to sites, and establish our ranking among the community of people using the WOT plugin. It would be a great help if you could rate our site here: http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/resourcesforlife.com Why… In recent months, we noticed a… Continue reading Like us? Rate us! Thanks!
Search Engine Optimization and Website Visibility Guidelines – An Open Source Public Domain Guide to Creating a Successful Website
Technology Summary. This document provides a system and strategy for optimizing web content in a way that should result in better positioning in search engines. SEO Services. Although some services promise to offer specialized marketing and search engine optimization, often their attempts to trick search engines fail. This results in sites being black listed, or… Continue reading Search Engine Optimization and Website Visibility Guidelines – An Open Source Public Domain Guide to Creating a Successful Website
YouTube Most Viewed This Week Rankings and Ratings Hacked
Technology Summary. Hackers have recently been manipulating search engine results and content ratings. On 3 June 2011, we saw an example of this on YouTube. Under the Most Viewed category for This Week, in position #12 with 4.8 million views was a 31 second commercial for Dish network. Click here, or the image to the… Continue reading YouTube Most Viewed This Week Rankings and Ratings Hacked
The Impact of Anonymity on Internet Safety, Security, and Content Integrity
Effective Living | Relationships | Technology Summary. This document addresses the safety, security, and authenticity problems arising from anonymity on the Internet. Benefits of Anonymity. Anonymity has some benefits to the individual and the community, such as: Creates a Sense of Security. Some people feel more secure when online if they can be anonymous. Concerns… Continue reading The Impact of Anonymity on Internet Safety, Security, and Content Integrity