Tuesday 24 January 2017

Restricted Access: Internet In China

Restricted Access: Internet In China

We've all heard news and stories about China's internet access, but what's the truth?

As with so many things in our daily lives, the internet is something we often take for granted. It's just always there, and whenever we want something, need to look up a fact or simply jump on Facebook or Twitter, we can. It's ubiquitous, and we're lost without it. Just ask anyone how desperate they feel in a power cut or when their ISP is having problems. You know, first-world problems. We need the internet, pure and simple.

Spare a thought, then, for the people who live in countries where the internet isn't so freely available, certainly not in the way we expect it to be. Some countries look on the internet very differently and don't see it as a simple tool for information, communication and entertainment, but instead see it as a potential way to bring chaos to the populace or campaign against the government.

Are you in danger of falling for Facebook’s Like farmers?

Are you in danger of falling for Facebook’s Like farmers?

Sarah Dobbs investigates what's going on when a seemingly innocuous post attracts thousands of likes...

Quick, name a Facebook scam someone on your friends list fell for today. Got one? By now, most people have wised up to messages from foreign princes who just need your bank details to help them transfer their millions into the country. And most of us have also figured out that any app that claims it'll show you who's clicking on your Facebook account and reveal friends with secret crushes on you is actually just malware.

Train Your Brain

Train Your Brain

Give your cognitive powers a boost with brain training apps on the web, PC and mobile. Roland Waddilove shows what you need to think smarter

They say you only use 10% of your brain's capacity and that if you could use 100%, you'd be a genius that would make Einstein look dim. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could use more of our brain power? Brain training websites and mobile apps have all claimed that by using them you can build up your cognitive abilities, boost your IQ and become a lot smarter than you are right now. They say that they combat the effects of aging, make you better at work and help you become better problem solvers.