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End of the Dial-Up Era: Farewell to AOL’s Screeching Connection
Tonight, that modem tone goes silent, and we move fully into a world where “connecting” is instant.
Brittany Perry
Sep 302 min read


70% of the World's Internet Traffic Flows through Virginia
Known as “Data Center Alley,” Ashburn is home to one of the largest concentrations of data centers on Earth.
Brittany Perry
Sep 231 min read


There are More Bots than Humans Online
Did you know most of the internet isn’t human?
Brittany Perry
Sep 181 min read


The Longest (and Most Expensive!) Cable Ever
Meta is building something massive — Project Waterworth, a subsea fiber-optic cable stretching 50,000 km across five continents.
Brittany Perry
Sep 161 min read


Half the Internet Runs On . . .
Guess this fun fact!
My IT Retrieval Team
Sep 151 min read


Tech History: Netflix Almost Got Called… Kibble?!
This quirky fact is a good reminder that success isn’t just about the name—it’s about building something people genuinely want.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 261 min read


Tech History: Atari Once Buried Games in the Desert
For years, people thought it was just an urban legend—“the Atari landfill.”
Brittany Perry
Aug 191 min read


Tech History: Yahoo Passed on Buying Google for $1M
In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 281 min read


Tech History: Steve Jobs Tricked Woz Out of Money
e messy beginnings. And sometimes, business isn’t as clean as code.
Brittany Perry
Jul 141 min read


Apple Employee Growth Timeline: Key Milestones That Shaped Tech History
This Apple employee growth timeline (featured in the chart above) highlights how major events like the launch of the iPhone, the return of Steve Jobs, and the transition to Apple Silicon fueled Apple’s exponential workforce expansion.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 102 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
Jun 21 min read


Daily Dooley
Your daily dose of tech trivia!
Brittany Perry
Mar 271 min read
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