Microsoft CEO: Google merits regulatory scrutiny Recent press reports reflect that CEO Steve Ballmer intends to keep the regulatory heat on Google as his company strives to lessen its rival’s dominance of Internet search stating that Google merits regulatory scrutiny.…
Millennial Generation: A Pew Survey
Judy Woodruff, PBS News Hour takes a look at how the millennial generation — people born after 1980 — fits into the current political and economic spectrum. The Pew Center’s Paul Taylor and Amanda Lenhart discuss their new report. They…
Millennial Generation: A Pew Survey
Judy Woodruff, PBS News Hour takes a look at how the millennial generation — people born after 1980 — fits into the current political and economic spectrum. The Pew Center’s Paul Taylor and Amanda Lenhart discuss their new report. They…
Internet security risks test U.S. government preparedness
WorldFocus.org takes a look beyond the headlines at increasing concerns over cyber-security, a problem that was recently highlighted by an online assault on Google from China. This event added to fears of a digital attack that could cripple the information…
Beware of the Botnet: Attack hits corporations and agencies
Recent press reports reflect that a significant number of corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by `botnet,’ according to news announcements. According to Wikipedia, a Botnet is a jargon term for a collection of software robots, or bots, that run autonomously and…
Web’s Generation Gap and Internet Stats
Report: Internet, broadband, and cell phone statistics Internet users tend to skew young, with a sharp drop-off in online activity among 65 and older. Overview of the Pwe Internet and American Life Project In a national survey between November 30…
Best and Worst Super Bowl “Internet Co.” Commercials: GoDaddy.com minus 10 & Google plus 10
Best and Worst Super Bowl “Internet Co.” Commercials: GoDaddy.com minus 10 & Google plus 10 Historically speaking, I tend to stay neutral when it comes to critiquing internet companies that support Web professionals. That said, its time to weigh in…
New York Times to Charge for Frequent Access to its Web Site
According to New York Times press reports its “taking a step that has tempted and terrified much of the newspaper industry, The New York Times announced on Wednesday that it would charge some frequent readers for access to its Web…
Web Security Predictions for 2010
Web Security Threats Projected to Grow for 2010 2010 will see increasing Web security threats and are projected to grow to users of social networking and media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, according to security vendor McAfee. “In 2009…
Don’t Hire Your Nephew to Build Your Small Business Website
“Don’t Hire Your Nephew to Build Your Small Business Website” says the makers of Intuit Intuit, the maker of Quicken is hitting the traditional airwaves and social media channels with ads depicting disgruntled small business owners regarding the build out…