Do We Really Need to Type “www” Anymore?
Debunking Myths, Embracing Simplicity, and a Dash of 90s Nostalgia
I always chuckle when my wife starts typing any website by starting with www. She doesn’t know that time and tech has moved on and that this is an unnecessary step now. Can’t blame her. She’s the non-tech wife of a techie guy after all. But for the rest of the world, let me set the record straight, by this article.
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Remember When “www” Was Everywhere?
Ah, the 90s. A time when dial-up modems serenaded us with their alien symphonies, and typing “www” felt like the secret handshake into the World Wide Web. I remember the thrill of showing my friends how to “surf the web.” Back then, typing “www” was non-negotiable. It was the gateway. Without it, websites simply wouldn’t load, and you’d be left staring at a “Page Not Found” error, questioning your existence.
Fast forward to today, and some of you might still be dutifully typing those three little letters out of habit — or maybe even fear that leaving them out will break the internet. Let me put your mind at ease: you don’t need to anymore.
