A Local Community is Boosting its Broadband – http://ow.ly/4uBG2 # Remember technology etiquette in the office – http://ow.ly/4uBI0 # After Breach, Companies Warn of E-Mail Fraud – http://ow.ly/4uBEu # UW-Whitewater Introduces Electronics Recycling Program – http://ow.ly/4uBC8 #greentechnology # State tech companies more upbeat about economy – http://ow.ly/4uBAV #

It’s easier to be unintentionally rude when you aren’t communicating face to face. Although technology has made communication easier, respect and etiquette don’t always translate. The Green Bay Press Gazette reports that most Americans agree that mobile etiquette is getting worse – but many violators simply don’t care. “A recent Intel survey found that 9 [...]

What Responsibility Do Social Media Users Have During a Crisis? – http://ow.ly/4l4dF # FTC, White House urge Internet privacy measures – http://ow.ly/4l4cE # Technology allows citizens to be part of redistricting process – http://ow.ly/4l4bw # Have you tried the new #Facebook for #Blackberry beta version? If so, do you like it? http://ow.ly/4koGp #

Bracketology 101: The Wired Guide to March Madness – http://ow.ly/4fMBP # Milwaukee ranks 45th in social media – http://ow.ly/4fMv4 # Milwaukee ranks 45th in social media – http://ow.ly/4fMoM #

Wired Wisconsin: Wisconsin Only Midwestern State Failing to Attract Private Investment – http://ow.ly/47XT1 # Facebook debating contact information request for minors – http://ow.ly/46Fs1 # Interactive games can help kids learn – http://ow.ly/46FqT # Carrots, Sticks and Digital Health Records – http://ow.ly/46Fq6 # A new study from Cornell University says that #Facebook can lift your self-esteem. [...]

In a world where online shopping and eco-friendly alternatives are increasingly popular, the e-book reader seems to be a sustainable option for book collectors to cut down on shelf space. But what about the original eco-friendly option – the public library? The future seems to be in e-book loans, but these are a hot topic [...]

School board talks technology, student opportunities – http://ow.ly/422Iv # Twitter, Facebook, blogs: Young adults are active 'social animals' – http://ow.ly/422FV # Rural school reform requires reshift in thinking – http://ow.ly/422EF # Survey of online access finds digital divide – http://ow.ly/422CZ # Wired Wisconsin: New Federal Data Shows Wisconsin Trailing in Broadband Access, Number of Providers [...]

Band uses technology to connect with clinician – http://ow.ly/3XObM # How Small Businesses Are Using Social Media – http://ow.ly/3XOak # U.S. Policy to Address Internet Freedom – http://ow.ly/3XO9v # Do Not Track Bill Introduced in Congress – http://ow.ly/3XO8V #

The internet brought freedom of speech to countries around the world, and has become a useful tool in political criticism, dissent and even revolt. While the internet’s role in politics and revolution is somewhat controversial, unrepressed access shouldn’t be. The U.S. is developing a new policy to help protect internet freedom around the world and [...]

Internet privacy talk to hit Capitol Hill – http://ow.ly/3Tvoi # Wired Wisconsin: FCC Chairman Calls State Regulations Deterrent to Broadband Growth – http://ow.ly/3U6TP # 10 #Facebook Privacy Settings Every User Needs to Know – http://ow.ly/3Tvn3 # Rush is on for custom domain name suffixes. What do you want yours to be? We want your ideas! [...]

Thad Nation: State unprepared to compete for technology jobs http://bit.ly/h2QBGR # Check out our newest blog post about Sunday's "tech-friendly" Super Bowl – http://ow.ly/3QDfs # Are you flying in February? You might be able to get free access to #Facebook in flight. http://ow.ly/3OWYq # An I.R.S. App Lets You Track Your Tax Refund – http://ow.ly/3OWUP [...]

Super Bowl XLV is proving to be one of the most tech-friendly in recent memory. The Wisconsin Technology Council and Pittsburgh Technology Council have placed a lighthearted wager on the event, each offering tech products related to its state technologies. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology council, is wagering “Jam City Rollergirls, a video [...]

Rep Sensenbrenner calls for less Internet anonymity. Do you agree? http://ow.ly/3M2cu # Mozilla & Google Announce Browser “Do Not Track” Features – http://ow.ly/3KHSO # Troy residents should prepare for that new speedy connection – http://ow.ly/3KHQt # Facebook to offer secure connection, better authentication – http://ow.ly/3KHN3 # Wired Wisconsin: Wisconsin Unprepared to Compete for New Technology [...]

Facebook is often picked on for its hard to navigate and less than effective security features. It’s been called a scammer’s paradise. Even using the wifi at the local café could compromise your account. Thankfully, Facebook is rolling out some new security features to make your account safer. The best new feature is the availability [...]

Check out Wired Wisconsin Executive Director Thad Nation talking about telecom reform in Wisconsin. http://ow.ly/3HWh2 #telecom #technology # According to One Court, Work E-Mail Is Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege – http://ow.ly/3Gw5U # Advancing technology calls for policy review for teachers, students – http://ow.ly/3GvXQ # Where do you think Wisconsin falls on the list of [...]

Thad Nation, Wired Wisconsin Executive Director, recently appeared on WisBusiness: The Show to talk about the need for telecom modernization in Wisconsin. Check out his appearance.

Computers make communication easier for many – http://ow.ly/3DoU7 # For minorities, new 'digital divide' seen – http://ow.ly/3Dorx # Federal court ruling on WI prep sports webcasts will resonate across US: http://tinyurl.com/WIprep # WisBusiness: E-recycling | WFRV Green Bay: Northeast Wisconsin News, Weather and Sports | Business News http://t.co/FPJV4x5 # #Facebook is switching everyone to the [...]

How do you get your news? From CNN — Study: Internet surpasses TV as main news source for young adults – http://ow.ly/3ySKj # Math That Moves: Schools Embrace the iPad – http://ow.ly/3ySIC # IRS to begin enforcing new privacy and security standards – http://ow.ly/3ySHO # Rural broadband rolls out slowly – http://ow.ly/3yQLA # C-SPAN Expands [...]

The staff and members of Wired Wisconsin wish you and yours a safe and happy New Year! # Check out the best of #Facebook in politics and government in 2010. Which candidates do you think should be added? http://ow.ly/3wB7r # Documentary Takes on Texting-While-Driving – http://ow.ly/3vLSq # Technology can aid health issues in rural areas [...]

The average laptop lasts about two years and, according to a group of students from Stanford University and Finland’s Aalto University, takes about “45 minutes and 120 steps” to disassemble for recycling once its short life is over.