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How the Internet Started: From a Military Experiment to the Global Network That Powers Your Apps

Ssenkima Ashiraf Founder & Marketing Director · BuzTip · April 5, 2026 Today, the internet feels like oxygen. It is always there, always humming in the background of every business meeting, every social interaction, and every API call your application makes. But this invisible infrastructure did not start as Instagram, Google, or TikTok. It did not emerge from a Silicon Valley boardroom fully formed. The internet began as a serious military experiment during one of the most tense periods in human history, and understanding that origin story is essential for any developer who builds on top of it. ...

April 5, 2026 · 17 min · 3427 words · Ssenkima Ashiraf
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Why Supporting Quran Apps Matters: The Hidden Cost of Free Islamic Technology

Why Supporting Quran Apps Matters: The Hidden Cost of Free Islamic Technology Millions of Muslims open a Quran app every single day. Before Fajr prayers, during commutes, in quiet moments of reflection, and before sleeping at night, the digital Quran has become an inseparable companion for believers around the world. They read verses, listen to soulful recitations from their favorite Qaris, bookmark passages that speak to their hearts, and reflect on the words of Allah SWT in moments of solitude. ...

February 27, 2026 · 21 min · Ssenkima Ashiraf