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If you’re buying a new computer, there is always the temptation to open it up, plug it in, and start using it. But what you should actually do is spend time installing the apps you’ll need and setting up the hardware and peripherals. EMBED Shownotes This week we talked about: This week, Christian Cawley and

Smartphones have come incredibly far in the 21st century. We’ve skyrocketed from the HTC Dream and the iPhone 3G, to phones that could very much work as computers in their own right. But, where do we go from here? What is the future of the smartphone? Well, here are five promising technologies that you might

It’s now known worldwide that our planet is in danger. With the overuse of fossil fuels, drastic deforestation, over-farming, and multitude of other harmful activities that hurt our environment, it’s time we started really thinking about our contribution to our climate. With technology being such a huge part of our current world, it’s only natural

Being a software developer is quite exciting until you have to spend a portion of your time managing server infrastructure. It can get frustrating because your main interest lies in creating brilliant code, not dealing with servers. Is there a way for you to ditch those servers and only focus on software development? With serverless computing,

Boost modes have been a traditional part of processor architecture for about a decade now, particularly on Intel’s side. The technology has proven to be extremely useful in certain situations, leading to various improvements to it over the years that have made it even more attractive to those looking for high performance and a controlled

From parcel delivery to brilliant filmmaking, drones are becoming more advanced each day. What’s great is that you can even get yourself a cool drone at an affordable price. Maybe you already own one and would like to learn more about it. So, how does a drone actually fly? And how is a drone different from a radio-controlled

Every week, a new individual or company becomes the joke of the internet. Now, the wrongdoings or mistakes made by prolific people or businesses can be spread rapidly around the world online, and cryptocurrency scams are a new favorite in this field. In 2018, a huge Ponzi scheme carried out within the relatively new company

Do you know why, every time you visit a new website, you are faced with a pop-up asking you to accept cookies? Do you even know what you are accepting? If you’ve ever wondered what cookies are, feel flustered when a website asks you for “permissions”, or if you are confused about which cookies you should accept, you’ve

Lots of developments coming out of the Apple camp suggest that we will actually have a car from the company hitting the streets in the next few years. After a decade of struggle, Apple has gotten its act together enough to provide realistic release timelines, but it’s still unsure about exactly what type of car

AMOLED burn-in on screens and displays can’t be repaired. Fortunately, you can slow it down and reduce its visibility by using a few simple tricks, which can also increase battery life. What Is AMOLED Screen Burn-In?   If your screen has an afterimage, mostly where your navigation bar is, and you have an OLED display,

To have Wi-Fi at home, you need two things: A modem and a router. Right? “Gateways” combine the modem and the router into a single unit so that you only need one thing. But, is that better? If you already have a modem and router, should you switch? That all depends on how you use the

Amazon Prime subscription can be availed for free. Amazon offers a slew of benefits with its Prime membership that include access to movies and shows via Prime Video, ad-free streaming of over 70 million songs along with support for their free offline download, and ability to participate in exclusive deals and offers running on the

Many sci-fi films have a dedicated following, but few franchises compare to the empire of fans Star Wars has. With countless fans worldwide, it’s no surprise that there are tons of licensed merchandise for people of all ages. Between “baby Yoda” dolls and Lego Death Stars, arguably, the most iconic thing for a fan to

FPGAs provide benefits to different types of electronic equipment. From aircraft navigation to medical ultrasounds and data search engines, people rely on FPGAs for the development and use of technology they use on a daily basis. This article provides information on what FPGA is and what it is used for. If you’re interested in these

Thousands of new apps and programs are developed and released every day. Developers are constantly on the lookout for tools that can streamline the development and testing of their apps. A well-developed app that has gone through rigorous testing will end up being successful upon its release. Kubernetes is a platform that makes it possible

Twitter rolled out automated captions for voice tweets just a few days ago. Voice tweets is a new feature that was rolled out last year and it faced a lot of criticism after users pointed out Twitter’s disinterest in making it accessible for all types of users. For instance, this feature would be difficult to

Human colonization of Mars has been a popular theme in science fiction for decades. But, in recent years, the possibility of sending humans to live on Mars has become very real. With multiple private companies and government agencies working in this space, we could see people being sent to Mars in the near future. But

Heat is the enemy of computer parts, especially when it comes to longevity and performance. While a certain amount of heat is generated when your computer is under load, overheating can irreversibly damage its components. It’s essential that you make sure your device remains adequately cooled. Here’s how you can stop your computer from overheating. How

Most of us take sound for granted. After all, when we buy a computer or a laptop, it has a built-in speaker or a readily accessible audio plug. But back in the day, this wasn’t the case. Computers could only make one sound—a beep. Although you could change its pitch and length, it wasn’t particularly

We all receive a huge amount of emails every day, be that marketing, spam, notifications, or otherwise. Naturally, companies are keen to keep customers up to date with the latest news, but the sheer volume of emails means recipients are opening and reading less and less. Companies have a way of tracking who is opening

Thanks to the cryptocurrency boom over the last couple of years, blockchain companies are popping up like mushrooms in the fintech industry. Although China is actively cracking down on cryptocurrency mining, one blockchain company called Antchain is thriving—so much that it was one of the main sponsors for the 2020 UEFA Championship. So what is Antchain

Augmented reality (AR) has redefined eCommerce, making your shopping experience easier. This technology changes a real environment by virtually enhancing it, allowing you to experience a virtual representation of the product. AR includes a representation of features from reality, such as sound and visual effects. So, how do these make your online shopping experience better? Let’s take

If there’s anything that could ever outshine Microsoft’s Windows 11 release, it’s the work that Intel put behind its most exceptional feature. Microsoft promised that users would no longer have to install Android emulators, or look for web-friendly alternatives to their favorite apps, thanks to Windows 11 compatibility with Android apps. Thanks to Intel Bridge

With the tech industry being as huge as it is, and some entrepreneurs hitting the millionaire status in months, it’s no surprise that there’s new devices being released all the time. While some of these devices have become widely successful, some others have turned out to be total flops. Be it the device’s purpose, design, or

If you are an avid user of the internet, and have searched for free software on the web, chances are you’ve come across the term ”open source.” Today, there is an abundance of open source software available on the internet. So much so, in fact that we often take it for granted. But it wasn’t always

We’ve all got a device, or devices, that we couldn’t live without. Phones, laptops, washing machines, and even smart watches have become integral parts of many people’s lives. But with ingenious and useful inventions, you’ll also get the odd piece of tech that makes us think: “but why?”. These products can often be very entertaining to

Most people need internet access nowadays, but not many want to pay to have home internet installed. This is where mobile hotspots come in. Here are some of the best mobile hotspot plans that you can buy. This list will focus only on the plans, not the devices. It will outline the pay period, how

Many people enjoy nearly constant internet access. That availability could make them take the connectivity for granted, not realizing how numerous circumstances limit or prevent others from getting online very often—or at all. Researchers refer to this pervasive and complex problem as digital inequality or the digital divide. In this article, you’ll find out what

The days when drones were primarily used by the military are long gone. Now, they are an easily available tool that anyone can purchase. With the commercialization of drone technology, their uses have also expanded significantly. Numerous businesses have incorporated the use of drones into their workflow, and many have found an exciting hobby in drones.

The cryptocurrency market has, in recent months, taken the investment market by storm. As more mainstream investors jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, investors must learn about how to invest in the nascent and highly capricious market. For newbie investors, the journey to success is lined with pitfalls. The following guide is designed to help new cryptocurrency investors