Want slightly faster internet? It's easy

Right now, your computer is using your internet providers DNS (Domain Name System) servers. So, if you are with Comca$t for example, when you type 'google.com' into your search bar, you are running at Comca$t's server speed, which in most cases is fine.

If you are not using Windows 7, the menu's may be different, but similar. Just use intuition, it's easier than you think. If you are using OSX, just go to Network, and then Advanced, then DNS. Let's start.

But, when it comes to browsing the interwebs, milliseconds make a difference. To change your internet settings for DNS, click on the windows button, and go to the control panel. Next, go to 'Network and Internet', then click on 'View network status and tasks'. Then, click on 'Change adapter settings', and right-click your active connection (the one without an 'X'), and go to 'Properties'. Finally, select 'Internet Protocol Version 4', and click on the Properties button. Switch 'Obtain DNS server address automatically', and set the first address to:

8.8.8.8
(and the second to): 8.8.4.4

(if you don't like Google, try using http://www.opendns.com/, they also offer parent control (blacklisting porn sites, sites with swearing/nsfw images/gore, etc.) for free - their paid service offers even more options - OpenDNS is highly recommended, and can be configured by-computer, meaning your laptop could access all content, and your children's computer could only access what openDNS allows - easy, isn't it?)

click 'ok'. And you're good. Now all of your DNS settings will be directed to Google's DNS servers. Easy Peasy.

Way to drop the SOPA PIPA ball, Mr. Zuckerberg (Mark)

With the online SOPA protests going full-speed-ahead, Facebook decided against actively taking part in the SOPA protest.

Why?

Many sites blacked out, while others simply participated in the protests by educating people as to what the bill(s) are actually about. This is a noble act, no matter which the sites chose. Facebook did neither.

Instead, Zuckerberg posted something on his own website, and tweeted about SOPA. This was like firing a pellet gun when you need a shotgun. Facebook was the shotgun, and it wasn't used (for 1 day, or less than a day: 12 hours would have easily gotten the message through).

Facebook has already become a podium for pictures of kids that I don't want to see, and friends that I don't want to hear from - But Facebook could be one of the hardest hit from SOPA/PIPA, and if that happens, I'm not going to protest it's closing.

If SOPA or PIPA are passed, here is a list of IPs

If SOPA or PIPA is passed, you can't go to www.thepiratebay.org, but you can reach the site just by typing the IP address into your browser's address bar. Enjoy

# News
bbc.co.uk 212.58.241.131
aljazeera.com 198.78.201.252

# Social media
reddit.com 72.247.244.88
imgur.com 173.231.140.219
google.com 74.125.157.99
youtube.com 74.125.65.91
yahoo.com 98.137.149.56
hotmail.com 65.55.72.135
bing.com 65.55.175.254
digg.com 64.191.203.30
theonion.com 97.107.137.164
hush.com 65.39.178.43
gamespot.com 216.239.113.172
ign.com 69.10.25.46
cracked.com 98.124.248.77
sidereel.com 144.198.29.112
github.com 207.97.227.239
wikipedia.org 208.80.152.201

# Torrent sites
thepiratebay.org 194.71.107.15
mininova.com 80.94.76.5
btjunkie.com 93.158.65.211
demonoid.com 62.149.24.66
demonoid.me 62.149.24.67

# Social networking
facebook.com 69.171.224.11
twitter.com 199.59.149.230
tumblr.com 174.121.194.34
tumblr.com/dashboard 174.121.194.34

# Live Streaming Content
stickam.com 67.201.54.151
blogtv.com 84.22.170.149
justin.tv 199.9.249.21
chatroulette.com 184.173.141.231
omegle.com 97.107.132.144
own3d.tv 208.94.146.80
megavideo.com 174.140.154.32

# Television
gorillavid.com 178.17.165.74
videoweed.com 91.220.176.248
novamov.com 91.220.176.248
tvlinks.com 208.223.219.206
1channel.com 208.87.33.151

# Shopping
amazon.com 72.21.211.176
newegg.com 216.52.208.187
frys.com 209.31.22.39

# File Sharing
mediafire.com 205.196.120.13
megaupload.com 174.140.154.20
fileshare.com 208.87.33.151
multiupload.com 95.211.149.7
uploading.com 195.191.207.40
warez-bb.org 31.7.57.13
hotfile.com 199.7.177.218
gamespy.com 69.10.25.46
what.cd 67.21.232.223
warez.ag 178.162.238.136
putlocker.com 89.238.130.247
uploaded.to 95.211.143.200
dropbox.com 199.47.217.179
pastebin.com 69.65.13.216

TIL That in 2011 it cost 2.41 cents to make a Penny and 11.18 cents to make a Nickel.

Click here for the full story. Insane that we lose money while forging money - Time to get rid of the penny, nickel, and dime. Will consumers lose more money b/c of this fact? Probably.

The government will probably discontinue the penny and nickel (and most likely dime) within the next few years, and force businesses to round up/down based on the price of the bill. Most businesses will adjust their pricing for one-off items (say for example, a sub at subway) so that after taxes the total is shown in their favor. One extra way to screw us out of money - This isn't a complaint, just a fact.