We’re constantly inundated with stories about how dangerous it is online and told we need to be careful of our online privacy. But what are the best ways to do this? We asked our writers, “What do you do to protect your online privacy?” Our Opinion Phil states his short answer is “what I can.” He tries to strike the right between maintaining his privacy and crippling his system so much it hardly functions....
A sector is a specifically sized division of a hard disk drive, optical disc, floppy disk, flash drive, or another kind of storage medium. It’s also referred to as a disk sector or, less commonly, a block. What Do Different Sector Sizes Mean? Every sector takes up a physical location on the storage device and is usually made up of three parts: the sector header, the error-correcting code (ECC), and the area that actually stores the data....
A version number is a unique number or set of numbers assigned to a specific release of a software program, file, firmware, device driver, or even hardware. Typically, as updates and entirely new editions of a program or driver are released, the version number will increase. Compare the version number of the software installed on your computer with the version number being released to see if you already have the latest version installed....
A volume serial number, sometimes seen as VSN, is a unique hexadecimal number assigned to a drive during the creation of the file system during the format process. It’s stored in the disk parameter block part of the volume boot record. Microsoft and IBM added the VSN to the format process in 1987 when they were working together to develop the OS/2 operating system. How Is the Volume Serial Number Generated?...
An MP3 player is a portable digital music player that can hold thousands of songs. The most well-known and popular model is the iPod, which launched in 2001 and changed the way people listened to music on the go. While Apple no longer makes iPods, aside from the iPod touch, a handful of companies continue to sell them, and MP3 players remain a convenient way to listen to tunes while exercising or when you want to disconnect from your smartphone and other screens....
Microsoft has a new version of its clamshell laptop, the Surface Laptop 3, and this time around, it’s more than just a simple refresh of the previous generation. Although the new device still shares most of the design characteristics of older models, there’s three big differences, including two different sizes, custom AMD Ryzen processor, and the option of all-metal or Alcantara fabric. Starting with the third generation of the laptop, you can still pick the 13....
This week on tech, giant Xbox One appeared in Canada with an uncommon cargo, zombies, that took over the Vancouver streets promoting Dead Rising 3 and the new game console. Speaking about Xbox One, early this week we also learned the Microsoft’s game console will only run “Call of Duty: Ghosts” at 720p, putting the console’s power in question, as PlayStation 4 will natively run the game at 1080p. Also Windows RT 8....
Is It Illegal To Spy On Someone’s Cell Phone? Find Out It is illegal to spy on someone’s phone without the person’s consent if he or she is an adult. However, you can secretly spy on a child’s smartphone if you… PARENTAL CONTROL TRANSFER PHONE DATA Sync iPhone With Google Drive: How To Do Backup And Restore It’s very easy to sync your iPhone with Google Drive. The first thing you have to do is to backup your iPhone data to your Google Drive account....
Online video games are fun but an internet connection isn’t always available and sometimes you just want to play offline. Offline video games can also be important for kids as they are a reliable way to protect children from being exposed to online bullying, harassment, and inappropriate content. Here are 10 of the most-fun video games that are just as much fun for kids to play offline as online. Best Offline Kinect Game for Kids: Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 is the second motion-based spin-off from the popular Fruit Ninja mobile games....
Google Chromecast streams movies, shows, and other content directly to your TV. This handy dongle does a fine job of accomplishing that task, but that’s not all it’s good for. It also casts video games from your Android or iOS device. Below are our picks for some of the top Chromecast games currently available. Best Kart Racer: Angry Birds Go! Angry Birds Go! is nothing like Angry Birds in the traditional sense....
GIMP is a powerful, free photo editing tool that can rival even PhotoShop in terms of features and final product, provided you know how to use it correctly. To really boost your creative power in GIMP, though, you’re going to need these GIMP plugins. The GIMP Registry used to collect GIMP plugins is no longer supported, so you’ll have to track them down yourself and ensure they work with your current GIMP version....
It’s not the 90s anymore. The selection of computer hardware today is certainly overwhelming. While observing the manner in which people select hardware, I’ve noticed some common mistakes people make when choosing whether to buy one part or the other. Today, we’re going to talk particularly about the mistakes people make when choosing PC hardware. 1. The “CPU & MHz/GHz” Debacle The biggest mistakes people make when selecting a CPU is to base one’s decision entirely on how many MHz/GHz it’s packing....
Curious about the history of iTunes? See iTunes release dates, learn who created it originally (it wasn’t Apple), and what was new in each subsequent version of iTunes. This page offers an overview of the full history of iTunes, Apple’s music library, the digital entertainment store, and the iPhone and iPad management software. Before It Was iTunes: SoundJam MP The program we now know as iTunes began life as MP3 player software called SoundJam MP....
The upcoming season in Fortnite takes us to the future after the devastating events which occurred at the end of Season 8. Check out the trailer for Season 9 here. It surely will blow your minds. After the destruction of Tilted Towers, a lot of fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future beholds and what new modes the game will bring.
The 2020 iPad Air (aka iPad Air 4) is impressive. This version of killer tablet launched with a larger screen, a faster processor to accommodate graphics-intensive games and 4k-related tasks, and it wasn’t hard on the budget. When Was the Newest iPad Air Released? The iPad Air 4 became available for pre-order on Oct. 16, 2020 and is not currently in production. The iPad Air 5 replaced it in March 2022....
Tower of Fantasy is an adventure open-world MMORPG game similar to the Genshin Impact. SR and SSR are the two main varieties of Relics in the game. SR Relics are usually 4-star equipment that is difficult to get. Whereas, the SSR Relics are 5-star equipment and extremely tough to get. The Relics are gadgets that include weapons, utilities, and vehicles. A Jetboard is an SR category Relic that is basically a surfing board....
On your working Linux system, let’s say you have a file nested within multiple layers of directories. In order to easily access that file, you wish to create a shortcut for that file on your desktop. It is possible to use symlink (also known as soft link). There is also another form of link known as the hard link. In this article we will explain the differences between soft and hard links and take a look at which one you should use....
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has hidden endings that are linked with puzzles. You can anyhow reach the ending by playing all the main missions, but to get True Ending you have to follow a different path. This guide is about unlocking AC Valhalla Secret Ending, and if you want to learn about AC Valhalla’s true ending then hit the link. To unlock the Secret Ending you have to complete all 10 Animus Anomaly puzzles....
Regardless which OS you are using, the file manager is one of the most important app that you have to use everyday. Without a file manager, you won’t be able to find and open files, or even move them to another location. In Linux, there are plenty of file manager applications that you can use. Nautilus for Gnome, Thunar for XFCE, Dolphin for KDE and PCman for those who prefer something light....
Valorant has finally introduced the much-awaited Butterfly Knife in its Recon Bundle and I must say it is impressive. The whole bundle itself is very interesting. It includes skins for Ghost, Spectre, Guardian, Phantom, and the Knife. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What is the Recon Bundle in Valorant? The Recon bundle is the newest bundle of skins in Valorant. It is a premium one – the skins are designed to give the player a more realistic feel to the guns....
