Jason Perlow

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The best USB-C cables for the iPhone 15 in 2025: Expert tested

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Jason Perlow

The USB 2.0 data connectivity standard was introduced in April of 2000, with a data transfer rate of 480Mbps. Lightning, the connector standard used from the iPhone 5 to the iPhone 14, and the USB-C connector on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, use USB 2.0 signaling protocols and data transfer rates. The USB 3.1 data connectivity standard was introduced in July 2013, and the USB Type-C connector was finalized by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in August 2014.
You need a router-based VPN in 2025. Here's why and how to set one up

Jan 21, 2025 | zdnet.com | Jason Perlow

BlackJack3D/Getty ImagesVirtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs -- they've become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes. In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates.
You need a router-based VPN in 2025. How why and how to set one up

Jan 18, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Jason Perlow

Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes. In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates. Regional policies limit access to various types of content, including streaming services and political materials.
Using a VPN is no longer enough. Protect your entire network with WireGuard - here's how

Jan 10, 2025 | zdnet.com | Jason Perlow

Alexander Sikov/Getty ImagesVirtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs -- they've become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes. In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates.
The $200 Android vs. the $1,000 iPhone: How our digital divide keeps growing

Dec 11, 2024 | zdnet.com | Jason Perlow

Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesTwo screens. Two worlds. On one screen, an urban professional in Oslo taps through ultra-secure banking apps, relies on an AI-powered personal assistant, and streams media seamlessly over high-speed 5G using their iPhone. On the other screen, a farmer in Malawi scrolls through a modest Android phone -- likely costing less than a week's wages -- just to read the news, check tomorrow's weather, and send WhatsApp messages over a patchy mobile connection.
The $200 Android vs. the $1,000 iPhone: How our digital divide keeps growing

Dec 11, 2024 | flipboard.com | Jason Perlow

1 day agoDylan Zajac, now a 21-year-old senior at Babson College, wanted to bridge the digital divide. This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Dylan Zajac, 21, a senior at Babson College. At 15, Zajac had a side hustle thrifting and fixing computers. The gig inspired Zajac to found his nonprofit Computers 4 …
How the End of ChromeOS Spells Doom for Google in the DOJ's Antitrust Case

Dec 5, 2024 | rsn.org | Jason Perlow

Google's planned merger of ChromeOS and Android makes the DOJ's antitrust arguments even stronger. Here's why. The US Department of Justice antitrust case against Google is poised to become one of the most significant regulatory actions in technology history. Central to the DOJ's case is Google's plan to merge Android and ChromeOS into a unified platform that will encompass smartphones, laptops, tablets, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Dec 4, 2024 | zdnet.com | Jason Perlow

Evgeny Ostroushko/Getty ImagesIn 2013, I warned about an alarming trend: consumer electronics becoming unrepairable. Back then, ultrabooks and tablets dazzled with their sleek, lightweight designs, but the trade-offs were hard to ignore. RAM and SSDs were soldered to motherboards. Batteries were glued in place. Proprietary screws and tools locked users out of their own devices. The writing was on the wall for repairability. Also: Your Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded?
I deleted thousands of tweets from X with this new tool - for free

Dec 3, 2024 | zdnet.com | Jason Perlow

CydSocial media users increasingly seek ways to regain control of their digital data. As platforms like X (formerly Twitter) become less popular, many users turn to alternatives such as Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon. This shift has created a growing desire for users to change their social media presence by starting fresh or leaving platforms altogether.
5 Apple products you shouldn't buy right now (including this popular iPhone model)

Dec 3, 2024 | thetechstreetnow.com | Jason Perlow

9 minutes ago zdnet.com Headed to the Apple Store for holiday shopping? Before spending your hard-earned cash, consult this list to find out what's worth buying and what you should avoid. Thanksgiving is a memory, Black Friday is a blur, and soon all that will be left of Cyber Monday will be reams of digital receipts and a pile of gifts to wrap.