Is Gmail or Facebook Down? Check Status with Downdetector

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Almost every week, one of my friends or colleagues asks on Twitter or Facebook whether Gmail or Facebook is down. Or if anyone is having connection issues with a specific Internet Service Provider (ISP).

I’ve been in that situation and I’m sure you have, too.

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31% of Americans Are Online Almost Constantly

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Three in ten Americans are online almost constantly, while 85 percent of Americans go online several times a day, according to a survey by Pew Research Center.

More than eight of ten Americans go online daily while eight percent go online several times a week. Only seven percent of adults say they don’t use the Internet at all. Continue reading 31% of Americans Are Online Almost Constantly

3 Ways to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You

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When I read the tweet announcing a free webinar on small business cyber safety, I wanted to learn more about it.

I’ve attended several of the organization’s webinars in the past, so I knew I would walk away with actionable security tips.

But when I selected the shortened link in their tweet, something unexpected happened. Continue reading 3 Ways to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You