A new type of desktop shortcut malware changes the destination a desktop shortcut is pointing to so it executes malware on click.
Captchas: Why We Need Them, How They’re Evolving, and How You Can Solve Them More Easily
As humans, we have to claim we’re not robots fairly often. But there’s more to captchas than meets the eye, and they’re far from foolproof.
What Are Top-Level Domains (TLD) and How Does They Work?
Every web URL ends with something like .com, .net, etc. Those three letters are called Top Level Domains and are important to bring you to where you want to go.
What Is Earphones Driver and How Does It Affect Audio Quality?
When looking at headphones specs, you will come across an item called “driver.” Find out what the earphones driver is and how it affects audio quality.
How Music-Identification Apps Work
Apps like Shazam and Soundhound are great for identifying music. They are easy to use, but how they work is a mystery.
RSS Feeds: What Are They and Are They Still Relevant?
RSS feeds are still a fantastic tool for any news junkie, market-watcher, or social-media-averse individual.
How Secure Is Bluetooth?
You may have seen some attacks occur via Bluetooth, so is Bluetooth really safe, or is it so full of holes you might as well keep it turned off?
From NAND to NOR: What Do the Different Types of Flash Memory Mean
When buying an SSD, you might notice that you can choose from a few different types of flash memory. The technical terms can be confusing. This explains what NAND and NOR mean.
Quantum Computers Are Here. They’re Complicated and Probably Won’t Make Your Phone Faster
Quantum computers is great and useless at the same time. Here’s why.
The Difference Between Machine Learning, AI and Deep Learning
The only similarity between machine learning, AI, and deep learning is that they are all difficult to understand.
Why Are There So Many Bitcoin Variants?
There are plenty of cryptocurrencies that come with the “Bitcoin” label that you will think are associated with Bitcoin. Why are there so many Bitcoin variants? Let’s find out.
What Is “VSync,” and Should I Turn It On or Off?
If you use 3D applications or games, you may have come across “Vsync” settings. So what is Vsync and what does it do? Let’s find out here.
Do Brain Training Apps Really Work?
If physical exercise makes your body stronger, mental exercise must make your brain stronger, right? Actually, it turns out the brain is a bit more complicated than that.
Should You Leave Laptops Constantly Plugged In?
There is an old piece of computer advice that states you should not keep a laptop plugged in to the mains constantly for long periods of time. Does this advice still hold up?
What Does It Mean When Data is “Roaming?”
You may have seen a “Data roaming” setting in your phone, but what is data roaming, and why would you enable it if it could incur significant charges?
How Common Cryptography Techniques Work Online
Without modern cryptography techniques, the Internet as we know it would not exist. Let’s take a look at how it works to protect your data.
What You Need to Know About Augmented Reality, ARCore and ARKit in Mobile
Pokemon GO stickers were just two-dimensional virtual stickers, but today augmented reality has 3D capability. This article details all you need to know about augmented reality, ARCore and ARKit in mobile.
PGP Encryption: How It Works and How You Can Get Started
PGP is the gold standard for encrypted communication and has been used by everyone from nuclear activists to criminals. This article shows how it works and how you can get started.