Back in Real Time Compilation #5 we mentioned The Internet Traffic Report that, “monitors the flow of data around the world.” This FAQ explains how it all works. When we posted the item we failed to mention that a small app (Windows users only) that sits in your system tray can show current index number and also provides a Ping and Traceroute utility. The software can be downloaded here at no charge.

If you’re a Firefox user, this handy add-on allows you to run speed tests and diagnostics right from your browser.

Finally, for the latest news about Internet slowdowns, outages, important network news, and other Internet security threats, the SANS Internet Storm Center is a place to turn to for up to the minute info. You can learn about the history of this important service here.

If you prefer, Internet Storms Center info is also available via RSS.

E-mail notifications are also available. You could also use an SMS gateway to get them as text messages.

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