Hide Your House On Google Street View

Hide Your House On Google Street View

Internet Usage, Netbits

Living in a world of shrinking privacy, Walt Babigian was worried crooks could scope out his home using a now ubiquitous technology: Google Street View. Street View, which Google introduced in 2007, uses panoramic photos of streets across the United States and other...
Hide Your House On Google Street View

Banish Junk Mail from Your Mailbox

Internet Usage, Netbits

Opt Out Directly (When Possible)   Each year your bank or credit card company should be sending you a Privacy Notice. Ironically, this isn’t junk mail. In fact, this notice gives you the opportunity to opt out of some marketing and “sharing”...
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Google Search Tips

Netbits, Search

Explicit Phrase Let’s say you’re looking for content about inbound marketing. Instead of just typing inbound marketing into the Google search box, you will likely be better off searching explicitly for the phrase. To do this, simply enclose the search...
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What is a Web Browser?

Internet Usage, Netbits, Technology

A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software application for retrieving, presenting and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web. An information resource is identified by a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI/URL) and may be a web page,...
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World’s Most Connected Cities

Internet Usage, Netbits

Taipei, Taiwan This week Taiwan made it easier than ever for visitors to get online. Travellers can register ahead of arrival to receive 30 days of free access to a national, government-backed network of over 5,000 hotpsots. Florence, Italy The city’s...
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Users OK With Tracking is Contradicted

Internet Usage, Netbits

A poll touted as demonstrating that consumers are more worried about hackers than about persistent tracking of their online activities says more about research bias than the sensibilities of U.S. consumers. The telephone survey of 1,000 voters was conducted in...