Crash Course
The Internet: Crash Course Computer Science
Today, we're going to talk about how the Internet works. Specifically, how that stream of characters you punch into your browser's address bar, like "youtube.com", return this very website. Just to clarify we're talking in a broader...
Crash Course
Computer Networks: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we start a three episode arc on the rise of a global telecommunications network that changed the world forever. We’re going to begin with computer networks, and how they grew from small groups of connected computers on LAN networks...
Crash Course
The World Wide Web: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we’re going to discuss the World Wide Web - not to be confused with the Internet, which is the underlying plumbing for the web as well as other networks. The World Wide Web is built on the foundation of simply linking pages to...
Crash Course
Compression: Crash Course Computer Science
So last episode we talked about some basic file formats, but what we didn’t talk about is compression. Often files are way too large to be easily stored on hard drives or transferred over the Internet - the solution, unsurprisingly, is...
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Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we’re going to go a little meta and talk about how computer science can support learning with educational technology. We here at Crash Course are big fans of interactive in-class learning and hands-on experiences, but we also...
SciShow
How the Internet Was Invented | The History of the Internet, Part 1
The Internet is older than you might think!
SciShow
How the Web Became a Thing | The History of the Internet, Part 2
In part 2 of our History of the Internet series, Hank explains how public access became declared a human right!
SciShow
How the Internet Was Invented | The History of the Internet, Part 1
The Internet is older than you might think!
SciShow
5 More Computer Viruses You Really Don't Want to Get
From taking your files ransom to foiling uranium enrichment, here are five more computer viruses that you really want to avoid.
TED Talks
Ivan Poupyrev: Everything around you can become a computer
Designer Ivan Poupyrev wants to integrate technology into everyday objects to make them more useful and fun -- like a jacket you can use to answer phone calls or a houseplant you can play like a keyboard. In a talk and tech demo, he lays...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The hidden network that makes the internet possible - Sajan Saini
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-network-that-makes-the-internet-possible-sajan-saini↵↵In 2012, a team of researchers set a world record, transmitting 1 petabit of data— that’s 10,000 hours of high-def video— over...
TED Talks
Andrew Marantz: Inside the bizarre world of internet trolls and propagandists
Journalist Andrew Marantz spent three years embedded in the world of internet trolls and social media propagandists, seeking out the people who are propelling fringe talking points into the heart of conversation online and trying to...
SciShow
The Data Explosion | The History of the Internet, Part 3
Nearly twenty years after the dot-com bubble burst, the internet is an essential piece of the modern world, with the public side mostly commanded by a few powerful companies.
TED Talks
Nighat Dad: How Pakistani women are taking the internet back
TED Fellow Nighat Dad studies online harassment, especially as it relates to patriarchal cultures like the one in her small village in Pakistan. She tells the story of how she set up Pakistan's first cyber harassment helpline, offering...
SciShow
The Data Explosion | The History of the Internet, Part 3
Nearly twenty years after the dot-com bubble burst, the internet is an essential piece of the modern world, with the public side mostly commanded by a few powerful companies.
SciShow
5 of the Worst Computer Viruses Ever
Michael Aranda explains five of the worst computer viruses that have hit the net!
Curated Video
North Korea's Limited Step into the Internet Age
This video discusses North Korea's recent venture into the internet age, highlighting the government's decision to allow a joint venture with a German internet company. While the country remains highly secretive and controls access to...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? The History of the Internet
Discover how the Internet grew to connect billions of people worldwide.
Packt
List computer networking media : Dial-up Connections
From the section: The Internet. Here, we explore our internet options. Mike ushers in a discussion about traditional wide area network connections through dial-up networking. Phased out in most metropolitan areas, dial-up is still...
Science360
Green Roofs
These days it seems everything is going green. Now you can add green roofs to that list. A green roof is covered with a waterproof membrane, a growing medium (such as dirt) and vegetation. Environmentalists have long touted the benefits...
Curated Video
Understanding the Internet
The internet is a global network that connects millions of computers around the world, allowing them to communicate and share information. The internet allows users to access data and websites, as well as other services like file...
Packt
List computer networking media : Internet of Things (IoT)
From the section: The Internet. Here, we explore our internet options. Mike explores some of the latest and greatest networking technologies with the Internet of Things (IoT). He describes the three common wireless technologies used to...
Packt
List computer networking media : Internet Tiers
From the section: The Internet. Here, we explore our internet options. In this episode, Mike discusses the structure of the Internet. Starting with the Tier 1 carriers, he shows how carriers at each layer relate to their peers and also...
Packt
List computer networking media : Proxy Servers
From the section: The Internet. Here, we explore our internet options. In this episode, Mike describes how proxy servers work to block certain Web sites and filter outgoing or incoming content. The episode shows how to set up a browser...