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The Rise and Fall (and Rise?) of `<blink>` and `<marquee>`

2025-06-08

Remember blinking text and marquees on websites? This article dives into the quirky history of the `` and `` HTML tags, popular in the 90s. From their accidental inception in Netscape Navigator 2.0 to Internet Explorer's innovative (and arguably atrocious) `` tag, the story explores their bizarre compatibility issues and how they defined – and sometimes undermined – early web design. While obsolete today, their impact on web development is undeniable.

Streaming vs. Downloading: It's All Downloading?

2025-05-26

This article reveals the core difference between streaming and downloading video: whether the device retains cached video frames. Streaming players buffer frames to handle network fluctuations, which is essentially downloading. Platforms restrict downloads based on user trust, relying on users to delete cached files. Users can circumvent these restrictions, retaining copies. While differences exist in file order, transcoding, and DRM, the core distinction lies solely in whether the video file is retained.

Google Business Profile Leaks Founder's Personal Phone Number

2025-05-26

The founder of a volunteer management software discovered his personal phone number was leaked by Google Business Profile and displayed in Google search results. He had previously provided the number for identity verification but hadn't consented to public sharing. After removing the number, the issue was resolved, but he expressed dissatisfaction with Google's actions and concerns about personal information security. This incident fueled concerns about personal data breaches, echoing a previous bank data breach experience.