There are various methods used to safely store your password in a web server. Here we show how password hashing, encryption and storage works.
Audio Wars: Digital (S/PDIF) vs. HDMI vs. Analog
From analog to digital, there are quite a few audio formats that are still in use today. Should you use Digital (S/PDIF), HDMI or just plain analog? Let’s check it out.
The Pros and Cons of Your Technology’s Short Lifespan
Technology products are designed to have a short lifespan, whether you like it or not. There is some rationale behind them, though a little outrage over planned obsolescence is certainly justified.
How macOS App Sandboxing Protects Users
Sandboxing is a tool used by macOS to limit the damage that a hijacked app can do. Here is how macOS app sandboxing works to protect its users.
Why Do Data Breaches Happen So Often?
The news is packed with reports of huge data breaches, and they never seem to cease. This is a quick look at how data breaches work and why it is impossible to eradicate them.
9 Great Ergonomic Improvements to Make at Your Work Area
Ergonomics is about decreasing strain by ensuring safe and optimal working conditions. Here are nine great ergonomic improvements to get you started.
The Rise of Gift Card Scammers, and How They Work
A newer tactic used by scammers is to get you to send them gift card rather than bank transfer. Find out how gift card scammer works and how to protect yourself.
Robotic Process Automation vs. Artificial Intelligence: What’s the Difference?
Robotic process automation and artificial intelligence are starting to take over ever-increasing levels of knowledge work. Check out their differences and how they affect you.
How Does Airplane Wi-Fi Work?
Did you recently access the Internet on a commercial flight and wonder how you are able to connect to the Web at such a high altitude? Here’s how airplane Wi-Fi works.
What Is Ethical Hacking and How Do You Become One?
Ethical hackers are people who hack for a good cause. These people use their hacking skills to uncover security flaws of a website/app. Find out how ethical hacking works.
How Does Bluetooth Work, and Why Is It So Terrible?
Bluetooth is super short range, flakey, moody, and generally a bad connection protocol. Find out how Bluetooth works and how to improve your Bluetooth experience.
What is Polymorphic and Metamorphic Malware?
What happens if viruses change their “signatures” to avoid detection by antiviruses software? This is what polymorphic and metamorphic malware are about.
Bone Conduction Tech: How It Works and Where It’s Being Used
While bone conduction technology’s been around for a while, headphones based on it are starting to take off. Learn what bone conduction tech is and where it’s being used.
What Does Predictive Analytics Predict, and How Well Does It Do?
Predictive analytics analyzes data to figure out what might happen in the future. How does predictive analytics really work, and how reliable are its forecasts?
What Does an Algorithm Look Like?
We know that Google and Amazon have algorithms that give us updates, search results, and product recommendations, but what does that actually mean? What qualifies as an algorithm?
How Do Solid State Batteries Work?
Solid-state batteries are smaller, lighter, and provide greater power density than lithium-ion batteries based on liquid electrolytes.
How GandCrab Ransomware Made Its Developers Nine Figures
Recently, BitDefender released an estimate of the ransom made by the popular GandCrab ransomware, and the figures were a little worryisome.
What is WiGig and How Is It Different from Wi-Fi 6?
While Wi-Fi 6 brings faster speed to your wireless devices, there is another Wi-Fi standard, WiGig, that is even faster. Find out what WiGig is and its limitations.