Use of the Internet has become so common, that we as a society have started to take many things for granted. We assume that because we have the technology, we'll be able to access any website we want, whenever we want to go there. We've grown accustomed to a plugged-in lifestyle that requires the internet in order to function, all of which has been made possible because of Network Neutrality.

Building a new website is a huge undertaking for many companies, especially those unfamiliar with web design and development. On top of creating the design and content, there's a whole new set of vocabulary to learn. So, in order to ease your transition into the web design industry, we've pulled together a glossary of common web-related terms that you might encounter while developing your site.

One year after its failed first attempt, the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is making headlines across the country. The U.S. House of Representatives once again approved the bill last week, 288 to 127, moving it along to the Senate, where the threat of a Presidential veto looms heavily.

Back in April we discussed how to choose the right web browser for you. The web browser is arguably the most important piece of software on your computer, so it is important that you find one or two that generally suit your online needs and keep them fairly up-to-date as new versions are released.

A little less than two weeks ago, Mozilla released Firefox 8, an update to Firefox for Windows, Mac, Linux users. According to the Mozilla blog, "this update includes new features that make Web browsing easier and give users and developers more control over how they customize their Web experience."

Be honest. How secure are most of your passwords really?

Twitter plans to roll out its redesign, aptly dubbed "New Twitter," randomly to users this Fall. Twitter users can sign up to receive a DM (Direct Message) when they've been converted to the redesigned Web interface.

Corporate behemoths Google and Verizon recently announced their plan to implement their own version of net neutrality by essentially creating a "second Internet," in which alternative information would be streamed at high speeds for a fee.

Being online means being connected to a particular network whether it's on your home computer, office computer, or via mobile device. With a variety of ways to "connect" we are online now more than ever before, which means there is more risk of your personal information being stolen online.