What Is Net Neutrality? The Complete WIRED Guide
ISPs shouldn’t be able to block some sorts of data and prioritize others—here’s what to know about the struggle to treat information on the internet the same.
The Covid-19 Pandemic Shows the Virtues of Net Neutrality
Network speeds are holding up despite the crush of internet traffic. Freed from rules, broadband providers have cut investment in their systems.
The Web’s .Org Domain Is Still Run by a Nonprofit
Icann, the internet’s governing body, rejected a proposal to sell control of the .org registry to a newly formed private equity group.
Can’t File for Unemployment? Don’t Blame Cobol
Yes, the 60-year-old programming language still powers banks, airlines, and government agencies. But a more likely cause for those error messages was overloaded web servers.
Want to Ditch Zoom? Jitsi Offers an Open-Source Alternative
As we spend more time on videoconferences, concerns mount about trust. Emil Ivov says you shouldn’t have to trust anyone.
Anyone’s a Celebrity Streamer With This Open Source App
OBS Studio offers customization and other advanced features that are easier to use than those in other free recording tools
When School Is Online, the Digital Divide Grows Greater
Most US schools are closed, with instruction shifting to the internet. That’s a problem for millions of people without reliable broadband, including 20 percent of rural students.
The JavaScript Framework That Puts Web Pages on a Diet
Svelte, created by a graphics editor for the New York Times, has attracted a following among programmers who want their pages to load faster.
Google Reveals Location Data to Help the Coronavirus Response
The search giant is disclosing trends in visits to broad categories of places, as a tool for public health officials.