Search engines and advertisers will pay more attention to the number of search results that have more of an impact on their users than the number that have fewer results.Google has long been working on algorithms that allow it to find relevant and relevant-looking content, such as articles and books.Its recent research suggests that the number-one reason why users tend […]
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a Reddit thread titled, “How to open an encrypted Bitcoin wallet with a few keys,” and figured I would share the story of my own attempt to do just that.It took me a little while to figure out the process of opening up an EWallet for my favorite crypto currency, Bitcoin.It’s actually a […]
J. W. O”Brien, president of the Arlington Public Libraries, will step down from his position effective July 1, the library announced Thursday.The library said Mr. OBrien will retire effective July 5.He will be replaced by a new president and vice president, who will assume his or her role during the next year.The announcement comes a day after the Library of […]
The Modern World was born.In the first quarter of the 20th century, as the Industrial Revolution was accelerating, a new breed of technology was being developed that was redefining the way we worked, lived and interacted with each other.In this book, David McCullough explores this new world through the eyes of the pioneers who shaped it.McCullough begins with a look […]
It’s been nearly 20 years since we last checked in on the best libraries in America, and we’re still learning how to read and navigate the ever-changing landscape.With more than 100,000 library cards and thousands of books, libraries are a vital part of our daily lives, but the best ones are always the ones that cater to our unique needs.But […]
The story of how the American Library Association got to the point where it now has a standing committee of its own, and how it has spent its $5.7 billion budget on lobbying and other efforts that, for the most part, haven’t done much to actually improve access to the books it purports to represent.It is the story of the […]
Durham, North Carolina, February 8, 2021.(Photo: Jim Cowsert/AP)The library has become one of the most iconic public institutions in the United States and the state is celebrating its 40th anniversary.But in the days leading up to the celebration, the Pima county Public Library received a call about a potential threat.Staff members, concerned about a possible attack, called 911.When the emergency […]
Google-owned Central Library in Hawaii is closing for repairs
A Google-controlled central library in Hawaii, the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, has been closed after it was damaged in a fire, the library’s board announced Monday.The fire damaged the library at Central Library at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, according to a statement from the board.Google has been using the library for free since April […]