You love Netflix for its big archive of great movies and series, for its Asian anime gems and its European mysteries. But there’s more to love about Netflix than fictional favorites. Netflix is also a great place to source documentaries as well. Many great options center around the perennial viewer-favorite the true crime genre. There […]
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China’s great Big Tech experiment matters everywhere – CNET
Big companies in the technology sector have come under an attack by the government in China. Perhaps this sequence of events is not surprising given the history of regulation in China. For bystanders, this looks like an experiment and a titanic battle between multinational corporations and government regulation. However, it would be an understatement to […]
7 iPhone Apps That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
iPhone apps can save us time and make our lives easier. One example is Photomath, which can solve math problems by simply taking a picture of them. The app iTranslate does something similar with language translation. CamScanner does the job of a fax machine or scanner in far less time, and Scanner App does something […]
How to Fix USB Keyboard volume keys not working on Windows 11
It has been over a month since the newest operating system by Microsoft has been launched, and we are still in full mode of glitch discovery. Some are easy to fix, while others are just downright unexpected. Those having keyboards that communicate via USB have seen situations where some of the audio controlling buttons stopped […]
Windows 12 fixes the complaints people have with Windows 11
Windows 11 premiered recently, in the fall of 2021. Many users found problematic issues shortly thereafter. Windows 12, as it’s currently being envisioned, will address some of these issues. For example, Windows 11 features a task bar that is immobile. Windows 12, though in its design phase, will allow users to relocate the task bar, […]
Cloud adoption continues to rise but costs still a concern
O’Reilly has recently released a study regarding the adoption of cloud-based services. The number one criteria is regulation. Many companies are steadily increasing their use of cloud-based services for a host of applications. Besides regulation, cost of adoption is the second barrier to implementing services. Many businesses are surprised at the cost of cloud services. […]
6 technologies aiding vaccine development
The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been nothing short of a miracle. In under a year, companies and scientists were able to work together and create a vaccine that will save millions of lives. And, there are a few specific technologies that have allowed for this expedited production process to occur. There is 3D printing, computer […]
NASA astronauts harvest green chile on ISS, make space tacos – CNET
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully harvested hybridized chile peppers that were grown in space and the astronauts ate these fresh peppers in celebration as part of tacos that are otherwise comprised of space food. The peppers were grown as part of scientific experimentation which examined microbes and the ways in which […]
No, you don’t have to install Windows 11 right away – CNET
It has been just over a month since the newest Windows operating system has been rolled out with much fanfare. Not all devices were eligible for an upgrade at that time, but the rolling introduction ensure that, in time, everyone desiring an upgrade will get one. Of course, the release has its glitches that are […]
How to block the Windows 11 upgrade on Windows 10 PCs
The Windows 11 operating system is available for computers that have the hardware requirements deemed necessary or compatible, and Microsoft is offering the upgrade free of charge for users currently using Windows 10. Microsoft is not currently requiring Windows 10 users to upgrade, but there is a possibility that Windows may do so in the […]