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Featured Pc Hardware Glossary

Glossary: PC Hardware

Are you aware of all the parts in your PC? This glossary of PC hardware terms allows you to find the correct meaning of each hardware part.

By Sayak Boral – Nov 27, 2020

Featured Image Glossary Android Terms

Glossary: Android Terms and Their Meanings

There are many Android terms that are familiar to us, but we may not be aware of what they do. This glossary explains these Android terms.

By Sayak Boral – Oct 31, 2020

Featured Image Glossary Networking Terms And Their Meaning

Glossary: Networking Terms and Their Meanings

If you are looking to understand the various networking jargon, here is a glossary of the most important networking terms for your reference.

By Sayak Boral – Oct 28, 2020

What Is Google Widevine Drm

What Is Google Widevine DRM and Why Do You Need It?

Have you noticed Google Widevine installed on your device or been prompted to install it? Find out what it is and whether you need it.

By Crystal Crowder – Oct 26, 2020

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DSLR vs. Mirrorless – What’s the Difference?

A DSLR camera is popular for professional photography, but the release of mirrorless cameras have changed the game. Here are the differences between DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

By Shujaa Imran – Sep 28, 2020

Hdr Feature

HDR: What Is It and What Should You Look For?

HDR is an incredible technology that can accomplish spectacular things. This beginner’s guide shows what HDR is and what to look for.

By Ruben Circelli – Aug 17, 2020

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How Does Phone FM Radio Work?

Did you know that some phones can tune in an FM radio station? Let’s take a look at the technology behind this feature and how phone FM radio works.

By Simon Batt – Jun 15, 2020

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Is Hibernate Mode Bad for Your PC? All You Need to Know

The Hibernate function is integral in Windows 10, but is Hibernate bad for your PC? Find out whether Hibernate is unhealthy for your PC in the long run.

By Sayak Boral – Jun 12, 2020

Wireguard Vpn Feature

What Is WireGuard VPN?

Wireguard is a new connection protocol to make your VPN connection more secure. Learn what Wireguard is and how it works with just about everything.

By Andrew Braun – May 19, 2020

Java Vs Javascript Feature

What’s the Difference Between Java and JavaScript?

If you’re looking to become a programmer, it’s important to know the difference between Java and Javascript and know which programming language to learn.

By Andrew Braun – May 6, 2020

Foldingathome Virus

Folding@Home Is a Great Way for Techies to Help with Coronavirus (COVID-19) Research

Perhaps a good way to help combat COVID-19 is to use Folding@home and your PC’s CPU to determine how the virus’s proteins work so that an effective treatment can be developed.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Apr 21, 2020

Apple Google Contact Tracing Feature

How Are Apple and Google Planning to Track COVID-19?

Apple and Google are planning to push out a Bluetooth-based tracking system to help in COVID-19 contact tracing. How effective will it be?

By Andrew Braun – Apr 18, 2020

Microled Samsung The Wall Cover Image

What Is MicroLED and How Does It Compare to OLED?

Samsung showcased its Wall range of MicroLED TVs at CES 2020. So what is microLED, and how does it compare to OLED?

By Nachiket Mhatre – Apr 17, 2020

Abandonware Featured

What Is Abandonware and Is It Illegal to Use It?

You may have heard the term “abandonware” floated around the Internet. But what is it, and is it legal for you to download it?

By Simon Batt – Mar 27, 2020

Graphene Enhanced Battery Featured

Graphene-Enhanced Batteries: The Future Is Now

Progress in graphene manufacturing technology has yielded some of the first commercial graphene-enhanced batteries in the form of power banks.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Mar 26, 2020

Differential Privacy Featured

How Differential Privacy Is Keeping Data Both Useful and Confidential

The goal of differential privacy is simple: make sure that the collected data has as much privacy as it would if the data had never been recorded.

By Andrew Braun – Mar 20, 2020

Router Usb Featured

Why Do Routers Have USB Ports?

If you’ve looked behind a modern-day router, chances are there is a USB port there. Why do routers have USB ports, and how can you put yours to good use?

By Simon Batt – Mar 11, 2020

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What Is a Smart Diaper, and How Does It Work?

Just when you thought smart technology couldn’t get any more intrusive than it already is, manufacturers of baby products come up with a smart diaper.

By Elsie Biage – Mar 6, 2020

Featured Image Journaling File Systems

What Is a Journaling File System?

While most operating system’s file systems are different from each other, most come with a journaling feature. Find out what a journaling file system is and how it affects everyday computing.

By Sayak Boral – Mar 2, 2020

Computer Time Featured

How Do Computers Know the Time?

Have you ever wondered how your computer seems to know what time it is? Let’s explore how your computer tells the time, and how it remembers every reboot.

By Simon Batt – Mar 1, 2020

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