Four reasons your fibre internet could be slow – and five tips to speed it up

There are a few factors that might explain why your internet connection isn’t as consistently fast as you’d hoped. But there are some things you can do.

Mufti Mahmud, Associate Professor of Cognitive Computing, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Feb. 8, 2022 • ~6 min

Kazakhstan's internet shutdown is the latest episode in an ominous trend: digital authoritarianism

By shutting off internet access completely, the government of Kazakhstan was able to silence dissent, hinder protesters’ coordination and keep the populace in the dark.

Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and of International Affairs, Penn State • conversation
Jan. 24, 2022 • ~8 min

What is 5G? An electrical engineer explains

5G is 10 times faster than 4G, promising better wireless internet access. It’s also expected to put the Internet of Things revolution in high gear.

Prasenjit Mitra, Professor of Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State • conversation
Jan. 10, 2022 • ~3 min

Stop blaming people for choosing bad passwords – it's time websites did more to help

It’s time to think differently about how we address the password problem.

Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security, University of Nottingham • conversation
Jan. 3, 2022 • ~6 min

What is Log4j? A cybersecurity expert explains the latest internet vulnerability, how bad it is and what's at stake

Log4Shell is the latest hacker exploit rocking the internet, and it’s arguably the worst yet. The vulnerability is in an obscure piece of software used on millions of computers.

Santiago Torres-Arias, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 • ~9 min

Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband?

States have widely different track records on expanding broadband internet access. Here are the ones that could struggle to handle the federal funds coming their way.

Christina Biedny, Ph.D. student in Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 2, 2021 • ~8 min

Infrastructure law's digital equity goals are key to smart cities that work for everyone

Smart cities’ focus on technology has made the digital divide worse, not better. The new infrastructure law could change that.

Gregory Porumbescu, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University - Newark • conversation
Nov. 22, 2021 • ~6 min

Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act designates broadband internet access as an essential service and targets billions of dollars to close the digital divide.

Hernán Galperin, Associate Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • conversation
Nov. 17, 2021 • ~9 min

How older people are mastering technology to stay connected after lockdown

Older people are often labelled technophobic, but since lockdown the digital divide is closing as more and more use technology to connect with others.

Julie Tinson, Professor of Marketing, University of Stirling • conversation
Aug. 18, 2021 • ~7 min

The Internet Archive has been fighting for 25 years to keep what's on the web from disappearing – and you can help

Portions of the internet disappear every day. Preservation of this historical record requires a proactive approach by archivists and everyday citizens.

Stephanie Shreffler, Collections Librarian/Archivist and Associate Professor, University Libraries, University of Dayton • conversation
Aug. 13, 2021 • ~8 min

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