Streaming vs. downloading: When each makes sense
In the early days of the web, if you wanted to watch a video or listen to a song, you had one option: click download, walk away for twenty minutes, and hope your connection didn’t drop. Today, we take instant access for granted. But while streaming has become the default for most of us, there are still plenty of times when a traditional download is actually the better move.
Knowing when to stream and when to download isn’t just about patience—it’s about managing your data, your device’s storage, and your expectations for quality. Let’s break down how these two technologies work and which one you should choose for your next movie night or cross-country flight.
Read moreWhat is net neutrality? A beginner’s guide
One of the key political issues of our day has become net neutrality, which has gradually moved from a niche topic in tech publications to a mainstream public debate. However, what that really means has been elusive to many Americans. Let’s figure that out.
Read moreThe fastest browser on Windows in 2014
It’s an ongoing battle: which browser is the fastest? With several prominent browsers having recently made major updates, we decided to enter the fray by conducting some of our own speed tests. While we do employ a few benchmarks, the focus is on the kind of speed that affects your daily browsing moreso than which browser operates best under unrealistic amounts of stress.
You might be surprised by which browsers perform best.
Read moreMost of web exposed after OpenSSL “Heartbleed” security hole is found
Just as we sang the praises of HTTPS connections for browsing security, our following article about the vulnerabilities of HTTPS and SSL/TLS appears more prudent. On Tuesday, a group developing security software noticed a tremendous hole in the implementation of much of the secure connections across the web.
Read moreThe vulnerabilities of HTTPS and SSL/TLS
We have spent a lot of time championing HTTPS connections as one of the most basic browsing habits for good privacy protection. However, there is always a risk when talking up a security protocol: a false sense of security. With that in mind, let’s talk about the ways in which HTTPS and the SSL/TLS encryption process that makes it secure come up short.
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