Comment Re:Just block it (Score 1) 158
That's the approach I took.
But that's only because my model does not allow you to delete a Wi-Fi Configuration! You cannot even change it to a fake one because it will not save the change unless it connects.
That's the approach I took.
But that's only because my model does not allow you to delete a Wi-Fi Configuration! You cannot even change it to a fake one because it will not save the change unless it connects.
Please sell off Digital Extremes. I de-installed it when they were purchased. I'd love to have my Chinesium spyware free game back again.
Horrible Horrible season. There is a difference between fun romps with good acting, intriguing characters, and sympathetic situations, and just being straight lectured to.
The fact that she didn't prepare for the role really shows. And I hope Chibnall is forced to learn some humility after that. The disrespect he showed to the fanbase should be a cautionary tale taught at all major studios for years to come.
Itâ(TM)s a, famously, fake data sheet.
Bzzzzt. Wrong.
The "Big Boys" (Google/Amazon/Netflix/etc.) Connect to the internet through IXPs (Internet Exchange Points)
These are the major link-ups between networks. They connect at the same levels as Comcast/Verizon/etc. (Tier 2 Providers), as seen here:
Due to Net Neutrality laws, the other Tier 2 providers have to accept their traffic the same as people down or upstream. So, basically, they have to shoulder the extra data without compensation. And if Netflix/Google/Etc. start sending them more traffic, they have no recourse.
That being said, I think ISPs need SOME form of control, but Title II was too onerous for small-time ISPs to gain entry.
Netflix connects directly to an IXP, and is at the same "Tier" level as Comcast, sometimes even more upstream. This is far, far less expensive than having to go through an ISP like us mere mortals.
Because of Net Neutrality Laws, now Comcast has to shoulder the increased cost of all that traffic without being able to charge. And Netflix/Google/Facebook are enshrined at their IXP without consequence.
Anyone else read this first as "Fontaine Futuristics"?
Is the business model just not there? FTTP services are shuttering a lot these days...what's the issue?
I'm not the hugest fan of Verizon for some of the shady things they are doing, but the cries that this runs afoul of Net Neutrality are a bit alarmist. Unless I'm reading the article incorrectly, they are throttling bandwidth such that 720p will come through ok, but 1080p will not. I'm reading that as a global throttling, not just for video. Am I wrong?
First of all, there is no cash handout...this is 3 Billion dollars in tax incentives. If Foxconn does nothing, they get $0 in taxes, so, where is the harm?
Also:
State payouts are contingent on Foxconn's performance at multiple levels...but even if that weren't the case, Foxconn will have to make good on their commitment to spend $8-10 Billion on the construction of the plant, which will employ 10,000 construction workers for several years. There is already talk of Corning building a $1 Billion glass factory nearby to support operations (with another 400 employees), and a conservative estimate of 100 Wisconsin suppliers will also benefit from the manufacturing. This doesn't take into account housing development, payroll taxes, or any number of other tangible benefits.
I get that $3 Billion is a lot of money, but an analysis focused only on Foxconn misses the point entirely.
One non-obvious reason for a tiered approach is psychology.
If there is no cost to hitting the limit, people will mindlessly consume. As soon as there is a dollar value associated with blowing it, it'll cause people to do self-throttling.
The ancillary revenue probably isn't enough to help improve infrastructure; it's there to shape behavior.
I'm betting an absolutely huge majority of traffic on Twitter is completely pointless and inane
This uninformed stereotype of twitter activity is outdated.
The vast majority of tweets today are links and retweets. Live example, I just looked at the 10 most recent tweets in my stream. The first 9 are links and the 10th is a comment about WeChat.
5th Amendment!
numbers, letters, mixed case, special characters, 14 digits.
You might be on to something.
You sir, owe me a new keyboard.
As someone on the grandfathered Verizon unlimited plan, I'm seriously considering buying an unsubsidized phone.
My wife traded it for a 5GB plan, and has gone over her data plan with only limited youtube usage. Once XLTE gets implemented, that means you can burn through your data even faster.
It's either that or go to Sprint, which I understand in recent years has turned down the "suck" lately, and actually has decent speeds, coverage, and unlimited data.
10 to the minus 6th power mouthwashes = 1 Microscope