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A brief history of Internet search

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As the web exploded in size, early curated directories were replaced by search engines. These were revolutionised by Google’s PageRank for popularity, and are now being replaced by AI overviews.

July 5, 2025 Macs, Technology

What to do when your account might have been compromised

Massive breaches of personal data happen all too often. What should you do when they affect a website or service which you use?

December 19, 2016 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Last Week on my Mac: The fate of Yahoo!

There can surely be no greater shame to any custodian of personal details that most of them have been stolen, and that it has taken around three years to discover and admit to that theft.

December 18, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Has someone been reading your emails?

Seven years ago, I compared rising surveillance to the vile practices of the Stasi. Now it is happening: email, webcam, and more private communications are being scanned in bulk.

October 6, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Search me! Searching the Internet more effectively

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How do you get the best results from Internet searches? What about searching for images and specialist content?

December 7, 2015 General, Macs, Technology
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