On the surface, CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) present a great way of speeding up the loading of websites.

Without a CDN, requests take longer for users that are far away network-wise, but not a lot longer if users are near the server (perhaps on the same continent). Here are some …

Updated 2019-11-18.

The GDPR is legally convenient, in case you are a private person, and want the illusion of control over data gathered from you.

However, when considering its actual impact, and looking at it from different perspectives, it can appear strange, and perhaps even scary.

Broad definitions

I had …