The Daily Mail on Thursday (Feb 20) quoted researchers at WebsiteToolTester as ranking Taiwan’s top internet speed in the world with an average download speed of 85 megabits per second (Mbps). With such blistering speeds, the researchers estimate that the average Taiwanese web user can download a five-gigabyte movie in just eight minutes.

Meanwhile Singapore is in second place, and following the island of Jersey, England, Sweden, Denmark, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Norway are in the top 10.

The researchers found that 18 of the 25 countries with the fastest internet speeds were in Europe, while the world’s average internet speed has increased from 9 Mbps in 2017 to 11 Mbps in 2019.

The results of this study were compiled from speed tests submitted by people from all over the world. The authors claim that “billions of tests” were analyzed to produce the Global League rankings.

One of the purported pitfalls of their methodology is that many web users tend to run speed tests only when they run into problems rather than when everything is running smoothly. Such problems could be caused by slow WiFi or problems with their home connection instead of the actual speeds that are generally available in certain countries.

“This is why country averages will appear lower than you would expect when compared to hands-on experience,” the authors said.

However, they argue that because each country has users experiencing slowdown, the “comparative place in the global league is relatively good” and includes the drawbacks of making reports more realistic.

The study found that Taiwan’s internet speed had increased by 147 percent between 2017 and 2019. As for the explanation for Taiwan’s rise to the top, WebsiteToolTester CEO Robert Brandl was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying “It’s interesting to see business hubs like Taiwan and Singapore, mixed in with other countries. small like Jersey in the top countries leading fast internet speeds. ”

Brandl said that Taiwan’s internet speed has increased in recent years because it is key to growth given the country’s dependence on the IT industry.

“High technology is Taiwan’s most important industry, contributing to 18 percent of the country’s GDP, with electronics manufacturing companies making up the largest share of the sector,” Brandl said.

According to the report, the Taiwanese government has invested heavily in strengthening its digital infrastructure to provide its companies with high internet speeds. The authors list “cross-border online shopping commerce” as a major growth area in Taiwan and mention major steps the government is taking to build a “digital economy that includes digital media and electronic services.”

Meanwhile China’s “Great Firewall,” is in 161st place, just behind Bangladesh and one notch ahead of Nicaragua. Yemen is in last place overall with snail-like speeds of 300 Kbps, not quite a third of a megabit and even bigger than 3G mobile internet

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However, like other people who work from home, PMI can actually still get together, face to face, chat, miss and have serious discussions using the Zoom application to conduct remote video conferencing.

Zoom is currently the choice of many people because it provides video call services with up to 100 people. Although there are actually many applications that can provide video calling services such as Google Hangouts and BlueJeans, but not as many as Zoom users.

Zoom is not only used for computers but can also be installed on mobile phones. The difference is that on a computer, Zoom on a cellphone is simpler and relatively easy to use. Moreover, the main tabs (Meet & Chat, Meetings, Contacts, and Settings) are placed at the bottom.

By gathering on Zoom, besides being able to gather and not be lonely, PMI is also safe from legal entanglements due to the prohibition on gathering more than 4 people in public places until the prohibition does not apply.

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With the high number and the number of people who need to travel by plane and book tickets easily, there are more and more online travel agents that provide cheap airline tickets.

However, this of course also demands that all PMIs be more careful and alert when they have to buy airline tickets online themselves or with the help of travel agents because many cyber criminals and fraudsters are ready to do many things to deceive their victims.

So that PMI doesn’t get fooled and can get cheap airline tickets online, here are some safe tips for buying plane tickets online that can be a guide.

1. Buy from Trusted Websites and Travel Agents Currently, there are lots of travel agents and online websites that sell airline tickets to various destinations. Make sure you only buy from trusted websites and travel agents.

2. Look for reviews on the Internet and from other friends who have already booked. To determine whether the travel agent and online website are trusted or not, you can look for reviews from people who have bought plane tickets at the agency and website. From the review, a decision can be made whether to buy at that place or choose another.

3. Fair Ticket Prices A reasonable price here is the average price for the desired route. If there are travel agents or online websites that sell below the average price or the price is too cheap, you should be wary. Don’t be tempted by cheap price gimmicks and then lose money.

4. Varied Payment Options Travel agents and trusted online websites usually have many payment options to make it easier for customers to pay for tickets. Starting from ATM transfers to payments via credit cards and providing proof of payment either via sms or printable email.

5. Adequate Support When ordering tickets, pay attention to the customer service department who is ready to help if there are difficulties or problems during the booking process. Travel agents and trusted online websites usually include clear phone numbers and operating hours, even with a chat box that makes it easy for customers to ask questions about the ticket purchase process at these travel agents and the web.

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In a summary released by kompas.com, Thursday (18/7/2019). In the FaceApp application, there are several effects, one of which is popular is the effect to change the face to look older than its actual age.

Although it sounds fun to see and know faces in the future, users should be more careful when using this application. The reason is, FaceApp can actually distribute, store, and even sell user photos for commercial purposes even though the photo has been deleted by the owner. This possibility has been stated in the approval and terms of use section of the FaceApp application.

In the “user content” section, FaceApp says, “You own all content rights. Furthermore FaceApp does not claim ownership of user content posted through the service.”

This section is usually rarely read because users tend to rush to press the “agree” button.

The sentence does sound as if Faceapp is protecting user content. However, what needs to be considered is the sentence written at the beginning of the provisions.

“Except for the license you give below”

In the next section, FaceApp explains that the license in question is nothing but a full consent license and cannot be canceled.

Here is a complete quote:

“You grant FaceApp a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, license to reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works, distribute, publicly display, and display your content. by name, username or any other form provided in all media formats and channels, without compensation to you. By using this service, you agree that user-owned content may be used for commercial purposes. You further acknowledge that FaceApp’s use of the content for commercial purposes will not injure you or any person you authorize to act on its behalf.”

Referring to the statement, in other words, when a user uses the FaceApp application, he will fully surrender the rights to the photos produced through the application to the developer.

Then, after having full rights to the user’s photo, FaceApp has the right to do anything with the material, including distributing it and using it for commercial purposes without the need to ask for permission or compensate you. 

It’s not over yet. FaceApp can also keep photos on the server even if you delete them from your phone.

The FaceApp developer argued that this was done to fulfill certain “legal obligations”, but it was not explained what legal obligations and in which countries were meant. 

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RTHK reported, the Council noted on Wednesday that this type of power strip is becoming more widely used nowadays, as almost everyone is looking for an easy way to charge their mobile devices. But after finding that 13 of the 15 models tested failed to fully meet safety requirements, the board called on manufacturers to take immediate action to ensure their products are safe before launch.

Nora Tam, who chairs the board’s research and testing committee, said one of the models from Chinese brand LDNIO failed to meet legal safety requirements, prompting the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Services to step in.

The board said they found that some models of the socket or processor cradle on the motherboard were not built well enough to protect users against electric shock, or to last long or continuous use.

But Tam notes that his test doesn’t reflect everyday socket use, as it’s only designed to see where the risks are. Tam says if people use sockets carefully – for example, by making sure they are not overloaded, near water or in humid areas – they should stay safe.

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The government plans to block cellphones that enter Indonesia through non-official channels aka black market (BM), through the implementation of IMEI the government will rely on a technology developed by Qualcomm.

According to the government, this regulation is an effort to free from illegal cellphones that are considered detrimental to the state, industry, and consumers.

According to data from the All-Indonesian Mobile Phone Association (APSI), which was reported by Liputan6.com, the potential tax losses arising from the circulation of BM cellphones are around Rp. 2.8 trillion per year. In addition, the blocking of low-priced BM cellphones in Indonesia also aims to protect the domestic cellphone industry, and minimize data theft.

The following are the characteristics of mobile phones that will be blocked by the government:

1. No Official Warranty: because BM phones are always not accompanied by an official warranty from a domestic brand/manufacturer, it means that if the cellphone is damaged, the cellphone cannot be repaired or replaced with a warranty at an authorized service center or distributor. If you intend to buy a new phone, make sure that the phone you buy has an official warranty from the manufacturer.

2. Cheaper Prices: BM cellphones are known to be cheaper than cellphones marketed in general, because black market cellphones don’t go through a tax process first, and if you want to know whether a BM cellphone is or not, you can check the series or model of the cellphone on the distributor’s official website / domestic manufacturers, if the series or model is not on the official website, it can be ascertained that the cellphone is illegal.

3. Commonly Sold in Online Stores: BM phones are widely sold online with various series and brands at affordable prices, such as reconditioned or counterfeit phones that are offered as original phones, replica phones, or even failed products. Of course, this practice can harm consumers, but it is possible that BM cellphones are also officially sold at counters in remote villages.

4.No IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is an identity code owned by every mobile device. The IMEI can be found on the back of the phone, on the battery, or on the box that packaged the phone itself. Every phone has a different IMEI. Kominfo and the Ministry of Industry collect IMEI data obtained from the registration process for cellular phones, handheld computers, and tablet computers, as stipulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia No. 108/M-ENG/PER/11/2012, if the BM phone doesn’t have an official IMEI the government will freeze it. To find out that your cellphone is officially registered by the government, you can go through the website imei.kemenperin.go.id then enter the phone’s IMEI code in the IMEI check column, if the IMEI is registered it will display the words “IMEI registered in the Ministry of Industry database. The IMEI can be identified from the case of the phone, the back of the phone, the battery, or by opening the description of the phone. You can also dial *#06# on the dial up menu and the IMEI code will appear on the phone screen. IMEI can also be seen in the settings menu > About Device > Status > IMEI Information. Black market phones purchased before 17 August 2019 will not be blocked immediately.

However, the provisions for the period of use will be determined later in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Consumers can still buy cellphones from abroad as long as the importation follows the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.

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