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WhistleOut survey shows weak Internet ails 35% of employees and students   When you think of the digital divide you think more about the underserved communities and usually in places where resources are slim. The most popular and real being the income earner disparity in connectivity. Lower income earners usually are most hard hit when it comes to access especially in these unique times. The digital divide has many facets it turns out. In a recent survey from WhistleOut , a search engine designed to find services, it affects the "haves" as well in different ways. They asked 386 adults who recently transitioned to working and learning from home all about their Internet situation. Key findings include: More than ⅓ (35%) of people working or schooling from home say that  weak Internet has prevented them from doing their work  at some point during the Coronavirus crisis 83% say they  need the Internet to be productive,  indicating  th...

Endless, creator of revolutionary Endless computer and operating system, today announced the Endless Mini, the world’s first fully functioning desktop PC designed/created to bring the next four billion people into the information age. Priced at $79, the Endless Mini is an elegantly designed desktop computer that’s easy to set-up and simple to use for anyone in the world, especially for people who are unfamiliar with the experience of a modern day Mac or PC. The Endless Mini, which supports the latest Bluetooth and WiFi standards, is designed to work in regions where there are limited low broadband connections or in areas with little to no access to the internet. Like its  predecessor , the Endless Mini comes preloaded with over 100 applications and is ready to use the moment you turn it on. All that you need to get started is a keyboard, mouse and most use their TV today as a monitor. “As the entire world shifts online, Endless Mini will be a key catalyst in bringing t...

Most of the time when you think of the "Digital Divide", you may think more of the economics of the "haves" and "have nots." The "Digital Divide" is really about accessibility for groups no matter what the cause. A release caught my eye this week that will address this divide for seniors. It has been documented that getting grandma and grandpa on-line can help things like depression and cognitive skills .