Gizmodo: “[January 1, 2020] isn’t just a day to nurse your hangover from New Year’s Eve—it’s also a day to celebrate the public domain. Movies, books, music, and more from 1924 are all entering the public domain today, meaning that you’re free to download, upload, and share these titles however you see fit. And it’s… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
Best of Suggested Readings from 2019
JSTOR Daily – Well-researched stories about the forest economy, eavesdropping squirrels, and more from publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Continue Reading
Red flags to watch out for when choosing a VPN
CNET – “Shoddy virtual private network (VPN) companies often scatter hints of their dubiousness everywhere they go. Learning to identify a few of these red flags can save you hours of research and a hefty annual subscription cost for supposedly connecting you to the internet more securely. Is the price too good to be true?… Continue Reading
Biased Algorithms Are Easier to Fix Than Biased People
The New York Times – Racial discrimination by algorithms or by people is harmful — but that’s where the similarities end. “In one study published 15 years ago, two people applied for a job. Their résumés were about as similar as two résumés can be. One person was named Jamal, the other Brendan. In a… Continue Reading
My Decade in Google Searches
The New York Times – A Decade of Distrust – By Vauhini Vara – This is a long list of google searches conducted by the author – you may indeed see searches familiar to you – and in many cases not – the thoughts the searches represent are meaningful. I did indeed look into “how to… Continue Reading
The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2020
The New York Times – From smart homes to ultrafast wireless speeds, here’s what to watch – “Tech is in our homes with thermostats that heat up our residences before we walk through the door. It’s in our cars with safety features that warn us about vehicles in adjacent lanes. It’s on our television sets, where… Continue Reading
People Are Sharing Library Hacks That Are Useful and Free
bored panda – And There’s No Reason Not To Use Them – “It seems like most of the news we hear about libraries lately is discouraging, with usage declining and funding being denied. Most people’s first assumption would be that it’s an expected consequence of how people use technology. As e-books and apps that let… Continue Reading
