Introduction Although most do not know the source, tens of millions are dealing with computer problems that are consistent with problems caused by spyware or viruses: 52% of home internet users say their computer has slowed down or is not running as fast as it used to. 51% of home internet users say their computer […]
Four in ten internet users have had spyware, adware, or both. After hearing a description of spyware,[6.numoffset=”6″ The description read as follows: “As you may know, certain software programs – sometimes called ‘spyware’ – can be installed on a person’s computer without their explicit consent, either by ‘piggy-backing’ onto a file or program the person […]
Introduction Communication tools have long been at the heart of the popularity and utility of the internet for teens and adults. Email remains the most commonly reported activity among all groups of internet users. While many families initially acquire a computer and internet access for educational purposes, entertainment and communications functions generally eclipse school-focused online […]
Most people are confident and say they grasp the major online security concepts, but there are gaps, especially for newcomers to the internet. Despite the computer woes they might have experienced, 61% of internet users are confident that they can keep things like computer viruses, spyware, and adware off of their home computer when they […]
Introduction In order to understand the nature of teens’ internet access, we asked: How often do they go online? Where do they usually go online? Do they access the internet from more than one place? What speed is their access? What does home access look like for today’s American teen? In the sections that follow, […]
Backgrounder on findings of the Project that are relevant to the MGM v. Grokster case
The number of teenagers using the internet has grown 24% in the past four years and 87% of those between the ages of 12 and 17 are online.
