Proton VPN Blog: “A 502 bad gateway error is one of the most common error codes you’re likely to see when a web page won’t load. This could be due to DNS issues, geo-restrictions, or other issues discussed in this article, where we explain what the error means and explore possible ways to fix it.… Continue Reading
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Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely on AI Writing Tools
Wired – unpaywalled: “The most popular writers on Substack earn up to seven figures each year primarily by persuading readers to pay for their work. The newsletter platform’s subscription-driven business model offers creators different incentives than platforms like Facebook or YouTube, where traffic and engagement are king. In theory, that should help shield Substack from… Continue Reading
How I Use This Wi-Fi Analyzer to Boost My Wi-Fi Connection
MakeUseOf: “Buying a new Wi-Fi router isn’t enough to boost your network on its own. To make the most of your Wi-Fi, you need to ensure that you’re getting the best range, signal, and frequency. Thankfully, a handy mobile app will get you up and running in no time…” Continue Reading
Google will let you search for products on Maps to help with holiday shopping
The Verge: “Google has added some new travel and shopping features to Maps that aim to make it easier to find local products and stay on time during busy periods. Starting today, Maps now allows users to search for items like home goods, clothing, and electronics, and find stores nearby that sell them — a… Continue Reading
Americans Are Using the Dumbest Possible Passwords
Gizmodo: “Just about everyone knows at this point that it’s important to use a strong password. But that hasn’t stopped a lot of people from using the dumbest passwords imaginable. NordPass just published its annual lists of the most popular easy-to-crack passwords, and there are quite a few bad ones, as well as some head-scratchers.… Continue Reading
Do You Still Have a Way to Listen to CDs?
How to Geek: “When I talk to people about my CD-collecting habits, they often remark that if they bought a CD, they wouldn’t have a way to listen to it. Their car and PC don’t have disc drives, they’ve ditched their DVD player for a streaming stick, and rather than a boombox they have a… Continue Reading
Literacy Statistics 2022-2023
Literacy Data and its impact on the Nation Illiteracy has become such a serious problem in our country that 130 million adults are now unable to read a simple story to their children 21% of adults in the US are illiterate in 2022 54% of adults have a literacy below 6th grade level 45 million… Continue Reading
Social Media Fact Sheet
Pew Research – “Many Americans use social media to connect with one another, engage with news content, share information and entertain themselves. Explore the patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape. Which social media platforms are most common? YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Half of U.S. adults say they use… Continue Reading
Google Maps just got 5 big upgrades in time for the holidays
Tom’s Guide – “Today, Google announced the arrival of several new features meant to help with your holiday plans. The features cover everything from traveling on public transit to planning trips with your electric vehicle or a trailer. Most of the features are built around making travel easier and to help you get around without… Continue Reading
Zen Browser is the customizable Firefox I’ve been waiting for
ZDNet: “I’ve been a fan of Firefox for a long time. However, a few years ago, I dropped it as my default browser because I found its tab management lacking. On top of that, the browser was missing some other UI customizations. Plus, it’s been nearly four years since the Firefox developers implemented a major tweak… Continue Reading
Punctuation is dead because the iPhone keyboard killed it
“Apple sacrificed commas and periods at the altar of simplified keyboard design. Android Authority’s Rita El Khoury argues that the decline in punctuation use and capitalization in social media writing, especially among younger generations, can largely be attributed to the iPhone keyboard. “By hiding the comma and period behind a symbol switch, the iPhone keyboard… Continue Reading
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Wired: “President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. He’s vowed to jail his political foes and journalists. A Republican-controlled government could further restrict abortion and transgender rights. Influential conservatives have called for a crackdown on left-leaning activist groups, a replay of Trump’s hardline attitude against protesters in his first administration. To… Continue Reading
