Cory Doctorow

With all of the concern swirling around Facebook and privacy, many users don't take one of the most crucial steps for social networking safely and responsibly -- using a strong password. Facebook has made changes to help users pick stronger passwords, but the built-in checker still allows you to...

I am never happier than I am on a bicycle, despite New York's fatality statistics. I love the feeling of freedom and mobility, of moving faster than pedestrians, of never getting stuck in traffic. As I pass people holding out their arms hailing cabs, I high-five them, as if to say, "If you were me,...

Each month, you shell out real, green dollars for unlimited web access. And one day, you log on, only to see a big blank screen, courtesy of your provider. Why? You used the web too much with that unlimited account. It happens all the time. One Comcast customer was dumped for using too much web...

The Internet has changed how we communicate with loved ones, bank, do business and otherwise entertain ourselves. It has also provided many new avenues for book sharing and swapping amongst friends and strangers; even if the technology sometimes stands in the way. Thankfully there are several ways...