Many consumers and industry professionals in the realm of digital app development would assume that the public is happy to trade security for usability when it comes to a mobile app. This bit of common sense is incorrect as recent studies show most consumers are quite savvy about their digital security and demand robust […]
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Why You Should Think Twice About Posting Back-to-School Pictures
Posting back to school pictures is not only cliché, but are also annoying. Usually these are posted on social media websites. We all know how much social media affects young minds and can manipulate them into thinking social media equals real life. You can also accidentally post information that you did not intend to […]
Apple Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch 6: All the major changes coming to Apple’s latest smartwatch – CNET
There are quite a few differences between the Apple Watch 6 and the Apple Watch 7. For example, while both watches have the same battery life of 18 hours, the 7 charges at a speed that is 33% faster. The Series 7 also has a slightly bigger screen and is much brighter indoors compared […]
‘5D’ storage could fit 500TB on a CD-sized glass disc
It seems that technology moves the boundaries of how much data we can store. The challenge moves in two directions, towards increasing the size of the storage and decreasing the physical dimensions of the device. The new technological invention aims to store data on a disc that is made of glass, is the size […]
‘A slap in the face:’ Amazon lockers prompt pushback in some communities – CNET
Some lockers installed by Amazon have been met with backlash in some places. In Fresno, California, one locker was installed at a convenience store but in a spot that was unmonitored and dimly lit, which led to someone trying to break into the lockers. Consequently, the Fresno City Council, through a vote, barred the […]
How to Manually Allocate CPU Cores to a Program on Windows 10
If you have a lower end CPU, you might be coming across some issues. One thing you can do is to re allocate your cores for a performance increase. Another method is called Processor Affinity. What that does is that it turns off certain programs so that your CPU will be free. CPU Priority […]
4 simple ways to dramatically increase your MacBook’s security
The old adage goes something along the lines that Mac devices are immune to cyber attacks and hacking. This, to be honest, was true at some point in time, but it is no longer so and it hasn’t been in many years. Of course, the most efficient way to protect your computer would be […]
Why I hate Windows 11 — here’s what Microsoft needs to fix
The new OS by Windows was launched last week with a lot of publicity accompanying the launch. The expectations are always high and many initial reactions are positive, but I can say, in all honesty, that I dislike this new release. It feels that there’s a lot of visual improvements, but that the productivity […]
The Ultimate Guide to Notepad++ Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Notepad is a great and useful editor that have been utilized by users understanding its full potential for more than 25 years. Then there are those who never needed to use it at all. In its newest release, this simple editor becomes even more powerful. For those utilizing it, there are many shortcuts that […]
ICYMI: Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s new Surface devices
Microsoft has just launched a new generation of their Surface devices. The line between the laptop and tablet has completely been erased with this highly anticipated new product. The previous generation was quite a hit among users, so the expectations for the next generation are quite high. It is also evident that the manufacturer […]
