Where Did the Name Come From? There are a few theories that “ping” is actually an acronym, and some say it stands for “Packet Internet or Inter-Network Groper.” But there’s nothing really substantial to say it stands for anything. What everyone does agree on is that its name comes from the sound that sonar makes when it detects another vessel. This is a good term, as it gives a brief explanation of how pinging works in the computing world!...
While these are good means for a malware developer to make some money on the side, the golden egg is the means of accessing someone’s bank account. With online banking being so prevalent in this digital age, all it takes is to gain access to someone’s account, and a hacker can do some serious damage. Of course, making software that steals bank details is one thing – getting it onto people’s devices is something else entirely....
Why? Because this feature encrypts the requests your computer sends out when it’s trying to find a website. UK ISPs have to comply with Internet blocking and tracking regulations, a lot of which are implemented at the DNS level, so they’re not big fans of people getting the power to bypass their filters. Most of the Internet doesn’t agree with the ISPA, though, since encrypted DNS makes pretty much everything better: it keeps your browsing more private, helps prevent cyberattacks, and even works a bit faster than regular DNS....
In this article we discuss exactly what GDPR is, what it means to the regular person, and the ways in which it’s been implemented since its enforcement last year. What Is GDPR? The idea of GDPR is to make EU laws relating to online privacy and data protection better-suited to the complexities of the online era. Many of the biggest online businesses rely on the steady stream of personal data we give away every day we’re on the Internet – from our cookies to Google searches to details that we enter into online surveys or other forms....
While Android devices are more likely to be infected, infection is still very much possible on iOS devices, especially if you’re running an older version of iOS (say, on an old device) or the device happens to be jailbroken. As much as Apple loves its walled-garden approach, and Google has tightened up in terms of malicious software in its own Play Store, things can still slip through those cracks or evade those fronts entirely....
If you’re someone who wants to revisit yesteryear and feed your nostalgia with and relive the era of button mashing and pinpoint platforming, you may be tempted to make your own retro gaming set-up. This can be a done a number of ways. You can use your PC to run emulators or you can grab one a single board computer like the Raspberry Pi to run RetroPie or Recalbox. The only issue you may face is, where do you get your hands on the games (legally)?...
That’s why everyone has their favorite. They’re used differently in so many different situations. Some people have just one. Some people have a handful. We asked our writers, “Which browser do you use and why?” Our Opinion Corbin uses Safari in MacOS High Sierra, “mainly because it smokes the competition in speed, it features a reading mode that hides other Web UI, and it focuses on text and images.” Additionally, it prevents trackers....
A Word on Battery Capacity and Amperage The word capacity is usually used to quantify how much electrical charge one battery can hold. It is usually measured in amp-hours, (Ah) and in the case of phones, milliamp-hours (mAh). The typical phone will be able to hold up to 3000 mAh of charge. To a person who doesn’t know any better, it is easy to assume that you can take this battery and charge it in half an hour by applying 6 continuous amps of power....
Getting Your Hands on the Windows Technical Preview Just like what they did with Windows 7, the Technical Preview of Windows 10 is available for the public to download and test. The only requirement is for you to join the Windows Technical Preview program. In addition, you must: Have a spare desktop/laptop to download the evaluation copy on and check the system requirements.Create a backup of files and OS if you wish to go back to Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8....
Q: Every time I insert a CD or DVD in my drive, I see a file named “desktop.ini.” Am I infected with a virus? A: Don’t worry about the “desktop.ini” file. If you have enabled the viewing of hidden files and folders, then you’ll see this file in your DVD drive. The “desktop.ini” file is made to to establish what kind of icon to display for the drive itself. It links the DVD drive to a certain resource every time you open the “My Computer” or “Computer” window....
If you’re like me, you download movies from the Internet, and they usually come in MP4 or MKV format. But of course, I can’t just transfer these files to my iPhone or iPad and expect them to play as is. I could buy the $15 Mac app called WALTR and let it convert every video on the fly. But I don’t have the patience to attach the iPhone every time I want to transfer a video file....
If quality is what you’re looking for, this 2.5k ultra HD dash cam by Z-Edge is one that you should consider. It features various video recording options as well as image capturing with 16mp resolution. With a small learning curve and practically no effort needed, thanks to automatic ignition, motion, and crash detection, you really can’t go wrong. Ready to learn all about the Z-Edge Z3 Plus Dash Cam? Let’s get started....
1. WorldEdit WorldEdit is a powerful Minecraft map editor and modding utility. One key feature of this tool is that it allows users to edit maps in-game. Plus, WorldEdit is also compatible with most server software, including Spigot, Forge, Fabric, and Bukkit. You can quickly build new worlds and have complete control over the environment via WorldEdit. Some of its advanced features include terrain manipulation using complex deformations, evaluating math expressions, supporting custom scripts, etc....
Below are some Facebook tweaks you can use for a private and clutter-free account. You’ve probably read and heard of them. But sometimes, it takes a little reminder and a nudge to seriously make the necessary changes and teach us what to do and how to do it. 1. Tweak your groups notifications and settings Cut the list of your groups. Delete if you must or leave the group(s), especially the inactive ones....
It’s a common problem that’s, luckily, not usually too hard to solve. Here are several fixes for the 100% CPU usage problem in Windows. Disable SysMain (formerly known as Superfetch) SysMain is a process by which Windows 10 learns which apps you use most often, then pre-fetches them for you so they load quicker each time you use them. It’s a constant background process that doesn’t usually cause problems, but it doesn’t always play nice with older devices....
1. Boomerang Boomerang allows you to schedule your emails to be sent at a particular time. It is a great tool for busy people who like to plan ahead of their schedule. For example, if you have an email that need to be sent on Monday morning 6am, you can write the email on Friday night (just before you leave for the weekend) and schedule it with Boomerang to deliver on Monday morning....
Below are a few leading Windows 11 and 10 processes often confused for their namesake malware. Learn how to spot the fakes if they show up on your system. How to Find Out Whether a Windows Process is Legitimate There are two ways to verify whether a Windows process is legitimate or a malware source: through its Application Properties and using external tools such as CrowdInspect by CrowdStrike. 1. Verifying the Legitimacy of a Windows Process through Its Properties All authorized Windows process files are connected to the Microsoft Corporation, the official program/app developer or a built-in Microsoft account such as TrustedInstaller....
1. Truthfinder Truthfinder runs very deep if you’re based in the US. It’s a free phone number lookup site that has millions of searches each month. It cross-references findings with social media info, jobs, education, police records and much more, giving you a very strong profile of the person you’re searching for. Here’s the kind of stuff it brings up, among other things: Email addressSocial media profilesCriminal historyBirth and death recordsDating profilesLocation history...
Google’s repertoire of hidden games and Easter eggs stretches across all its platforms – from Google Search to Assistant and the Google Android app. This list brings together Google’s best secret games wherever it can find them. 1. Quick, Draw! There’s something a little dystopian about playing a kind of Pictionary-type game with a robotically-voiced AI, but that doesn’t make it any less fascinating. In Quick Draw, Google gives you 20 seconds to doodle a drawing of a specific object – be it a bee, snowflake or hockey puck – and as you’re drawing the AI will keep guessing what it is you’re drawing....
1. Smart Plugs Of all the different home-based devices that can integrate with Alexa, smart plugs are by far the easiest and cheapest way to bring your analog appliances into the 21st century with minimal effort and cost. Smart plugs can turn quite literally any device that uses a standard home outlet into a smart device, though there are some limitations. For example, if you want your coffee to brew first thing in the morning when you ask Alexa for a fresh cup, you’ll need to manually load it the night before....
