The History of English in Ten Minutes
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China and the internet
John Perry Barlow's experiences suggest some in China are wary of the rapid change promised by the internet - but...
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22 Feb 2018
John Perry Barlow: An Appreciation
By Cory Doctorow, Mike Richards
John Perry Barlow, who died on February 7th, helped shape how we think about digital rights. Here, the OU's Mike...
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DRM explained
By Ray Corrigan, John Perry Barlow
The EFF's John Perry Barlow and Ray Corrigan of The Open University decry attempts to provide digital locks on...
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08 Feb 2018
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We've thousand of free learning items across OpenLearn - from games to full free online courses. Need help with...
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Seeing the internet
How do we see the internet? Gillian Rose explores why some artists and campaigners think it's important that the...
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18 May 2017
Should the NHS have been better prepared for the cyber-highwaymen?
The Wannacry malware attack which locked down vital systems throughout much of the NHS on Friday was preventable,...
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15 May 2017
Porn licensing isn't the answer
By Andrew Smith
The UK government thinks children can be protected from web porn by building barriers. Good luck with that, says...
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30 Mar 2017
What is a password manager - and should I be using one?
Password managers can make keeping track of your online security a little easier. But are the downsides to using them?
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Why is the UK government proposing to bring 1950s values to online pornography?
New proposals to outlaw material on the internet mean 1950s standards are going to be applied in 2016, explains Dr...
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24 Nov 2016
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