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What lies beneath: the growing threat to the hidden network of cables that power the internet (www.theguardian.com)

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"Modern consumers have come to imagine the internet as something unseen in the atmosphere – an invisible “cloud” just above our heads, raining data down upon us. Because our devices aren’t tethered to any cables, many of us believe the whole thing is wireless, says Starosielski, but the reality is far more extraordinary..."

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[–] msage@programming.dev 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's been over a decade since I wanted to create a comprehensive series of videos of how PCs and internet work.

I'm not in any way articulate, nor I can teach, but I do have some IT experience. Hopefully I will find some time soon.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

That sounds really interesting, I hope you find the time to do it someday!