Decentralization

Data Breaches Are The New Normal

Most Internet companies don’t build products with security in mind.

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Technology

Peer-to-Peer Communications 101: A Quick Primer

When we think about peer-to-peer communication, it may be easier to understand by analyzing the interaction you have with your colleagues or managers at work.

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Social

Facebook: Seniors Beware

Facebook is a great way for grandparents to keep in touch with loved ones, but it also has been cited for privacy violations,

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Cryptocurrency

Is BitClout A Scam?

With cryptocurrencies growing more and more popular, it’s not surprising that BitClout’s unique crypto social network is getting so much attention.

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Technology

Who invited the 800-pound Gorilla?

When value is not as it seems Web portals like Alta Vista and Netscape were great but it was the search engine that really kicked things off, and screwed things…

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Peer Stories

Rick Knight asks, “Is history repeating itself?”

A long time Internet user feels a sense of deja vu. Rick Knight is a graphic designer with decades of experience in social media. He’s also joined Peer’s early adopter…

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Technology

How much does Google know about you? Here’s how to find out!

Google is watching you. It’s how they make their money. In fact, the more they watch you, the more they can monetize your data. But how much do they know…

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Social

Data Leaks & Privacy Violations: It’s Okay to Be Afraid

Another large and egregious Facebook breach reminds us how unsafe our personal data really is. According to WIRED, over 1.2 billion user records collected from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter users…

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Social

Are social media users to blame for the spread of fake news?

Perhaps social networks should blame themselves. In July 2018,  WhatsApp removed the quick forward button and restricted the forwarding of messages on their platform in an attempt to stop the spread…

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Technology

Why don’t I control who I am?

Especially online where it is easy? It was late 2014 and I was making preparations to move back from the UK to Vancouver after 3 years running the EMEA operations…

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