Articles by larry

One of the biggest challenges for broadband is the “last mile.” That’s the distance between a central distribution center and people’s homes, businesses and schools. It’s a big problem in rural communities and especially in […]

Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is taking a cue from Snapchat by offering disappearing photos and videos in Instagram Direct along with a new live video feature that lets you share the moment with […]

In the age of smartphones and tablets, printers may seem oh-so 20th century, but they still have their place. Many people still circulate documents and there are those labels you need to print when you return […]

There have been numerous stories in the wake of the election about fake news. Although it’s hard to know how much impact it had, there are some who claim that fake news on Facebook and stories linked from Google could have affected the election outcome. This post, which first appeared on Forbes.com in September 2015, talks about how you can avoid spreading hoaxes and lies. […]

By Larry Magid Posted in October and updated In the words of Bernard Baruch, “Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.” […]

The voters have spoken and Melania Trump is our next first lady. Typically, I wouldn’t give advice to someone about to occupy the east wing of the White House, but Mrs. Trump has said that […]

Last minute tips for getting election results, finding your polling place and getting help […]

A new smartphone app from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children gives parents what they need in case their child goes missing […]

This column is being reposted 26 years after first publication. ON-LINE SERVICES UNITE TO HELP FIND ABDUCTED GIRL ELECTRONIC POSTER MAKES PHOTOGRAPH OF POLLY KLASS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE San Jose Mercury News – Sunday, October 10, […]

National Media Literacy Education, coordinated by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), “is designed to bring attention and visibility to media literacy education in the United States.” according to its organizers.
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