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Most Popular Explainers of 2011
This year, we broke down some tough subjects, from technical how-tos to internet-related law to psychological theory. Here are some of our favorite explainers from 2011. Recent information has come to light showing that Facebook keeps track of where you are on the web without your consent. Here's how to protect yourself, and keep your browsing habits to yourself. More » We consume an enormous amount of sugar, whether consciously or not, but it's a largely misunderstood substance.
For the first time in the history of the internet, the FCC has collected a mass of data showing “real-world” speeds at which USA internet connections are working. If we can trust anyone to give us, the public, unbiased plain-number results, it’s the FCC, right? Georgia Tech professor Nick Feamster, working with the FCC on proper metrics for the test, noted that they “found that the performance of US ISPs more consistently matches their advertised promises than the ISPs in other countries—they do a pretty good job.”
FCC Measures Actual Internet Speeds in USA - SlashGear
Economics of Information Technology - people.ischool.berkeley.edu
This is an overview of economic phenomena that are important for high-technology industries. Topics covered include personalization of products and prices, versioning, bundling, switching costs, lock-in, economies of scale, network effects, standards, and systems effects. Most of these phenomena are present in conventional industries, but they are particular important for technology-intensive industries.
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