Internet Technology

Many people assume that the World Wide Web and the Internet are one and the same. But despite its size, the Web contains only a small fraction of the content on the Internet.

By Jessika Toothman

Have you ever stumbled upon a cool Web site and shared it with your friends? StumbleUpon.com is an online social network that allows you to do just that with millions of users.

By Jessika Toothman

Google Docs lets you work on word processing, spreadsheets and presentations from any Internet-enabled computer. Are you ready to toss your productivity software?

By Jonathan Strickland

Google wants to organize all the information on the Internet, but to store that data, the company created its own computer file system.

By Jonathan Strickland

Paper planners are portable and reliable but inflexible. And if you leave yours on your desk at home, you're out of luck when you get to work.

By Jonathan Strickland

The weather can change instantly, depending on your location. Learn how you can receive up-to-the-minute weather alerts, no matter where you're at.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

You probably already have a wireless Internet card preinstalled in your computer, but what if a WiFi hot spot isn't nearby?

By Jennifer Horton

Cloud storage sounds like a meteorological phenomenon, but it's a method of keeping computer files on a networked drive. It's very convenient, but are your files safe?

By Jonathan Strickland

The evolution of dance, a laughing baby, Filipino inmates performing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video: This is what we watch on YouTube. How did it get there?

By John Fuller

Are you an instant messaging fanatic? Click here to learn about how Google Talk works.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Chat rooms give us the chance to discuss anything and everything with people around the world. How do you get started, and what do you need to watch out for?

By Dave Roos

Cloud computing allows you to access files and programs on your computer from across a network. It's really convenient, but what are you giving up in return?

By Jonathan Strickland

The online social network Friendster connects you to your friends and your friends of friends. Can Friendster help you to find a job or to reconnect with that special someone?

By Leah Lerner

Mobile broadband services allow you to stay connected to the internet from portable devices. Learn more about mobile broadband services.

By Dave Roos

Windows Live Messenger is an easy to use instant messaging program for Windows. Learn all about it in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Fiber-to-the-home broadband connections promise the next generation in connectivity to consumers. Learn more about FTTH broadband connections in this article.

By Tim Crosby

Web 3.0 isn't even a reality yet, and it's already creating a stir. How can a Web browser act like a personal assistant? And when will this assistant be online?

By Jonathan Strickland

The Internet is a giant system made up of smaller systems. If it's one thing, does it have one owner? Is there some person or entity that controls it?

By Jonathan Strickland

Portable internet devices come in many different forms with versatile functions. Learn more about portable internet devices in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Have you ever wanted to use your mobile phone during a flight? Learn how in-flight mobile phone services work in this article.

By Tim Crosby

BlackBerry Messenger is both entertaining and functional for BlackBerry users. Learn how it works.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Wireless connections are the norm, and there are easy ways to improve your connection. Learn how to improve your wireless connection in this article.

By Andrew Crago

Video sharing is one of the fastest growing mediums on the web. Learn more about video sharing in this article.

By Dave Roos

The United States isn't quite the world leader in Internet access that it once was. But how do you measure how wired a country is? Which ones are in the top 10?

By Jonathan Strickland

Gmail is an ultra popular, user-friendly email service available from Google. Learn more about Gmail in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt