Latest articles tagged “answers”
A beginner's guide to Bitcoin
by Mihai Neacsu
on 5 March 2018
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3356 views
While this digital coin is already popular worldwide, the vast majority of people (especially the newer ones) have little knowledge of how does Bitcoin actually work and the fundamentals behind it. In this guide, we'll cover the basics. ... Read more
What is HEIC (HEIF), plus a brief timeline of image formats featuring JPEG, GIF, PNG, WebP, BPG
by Mihai Neacsu
on 29 January 2018
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6561 views
In this article, we'll talk about the HEIC (HEIF) image format Apple adopted in iOS 11 and we'll do a short timeline for image formats in the recent years. Let's start by saying that a better image format is long overdue across the entire internet. ... Read more
How to Use Data Compression on Mobile and Desktop Devices in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
by Chris Thomas
on 23 October 2017
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7323 views
An overview of the different data compression and bandwidth saving methods used in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera. Includes info on using third-party extensions and native features to enable data compression proxies. ... Read more
[Part 2/2] How To Tell The Actual Speed Of A RAM Card And Make A Worthy Purchase: CAS Latency
by Gary Oldwood
on 24 August 2017
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In this second part of the guide we will introduce you to the factor that determines the actual memory speed of a RAM card, and how you can use it to check whether a card is worth your money or not. ... Read more
What do the various Facebook Messenger circles near messages mean?
by Mihai Neacsu
on 4 August 2017
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12412 views
Friends of mine ask me from time to time what the different circles in a Facebook Messenger conversation mean. Was the message sent? Did the recipient read it already? Here's a quick clarification on those markings: ... Read more
Improving Visual Experience With AMD FreeSync / Nvidia G-Sync
by Gary Oldwood
on 31 July 2017
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2721 views
Graphics quality and experience has been a hot topic for many years now, and several breakthroughs have been made in this area by developers, which you should know about- especially if you are a gamer. ... Read more
[Part 1/2] What Is The Blockchain And How It Keeps Digital Currencies Secure
by Gary Oldwood
on 30 July 2017
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2563 views
Blockchain is a concept that makes BitCoin and other digital currencies, as well as operations, secure. However, the way it works is quite confusing, so we'll explain it in simple terms and examples so that you get the grasp of it easily. ... Read more
[Part 2/2] What Is The Blockchain And How It Keeps Digital Currencies Secure
by Gary Oldwood
on 30 July 2017
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2580 views
Now that you know the basic concept of the Blockchain as we explained it in the first part, we'll go through hash functions, how they come into play, as well as put the pieces back together to view Blockchain as a secure and practical system. ... Read more
How And Why Computer Components "Age"
by Gary Oldwood
on 20 May 2017
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3736 views
As you might have observed, computers can just stop working some day, leaving you curious as to what happened that resulted in this disaster. Here are some underlying factors that play an important role in computer "aging". ... Read more
World Wide Web: How And When The Internet As We Know It Was Formed
by Gary Oldwood
on 20 May 2017
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4511 views
The web did not always exist of course, and it certainly didn't have the form and properties it has now. Here is its history, from the time it was conceived as an idea until today. ... Read more
Open-Source Software Explained
by Gary Oldwood
on 16 May 2017
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3233 views
By the looks of it, open-source software is the next big route for developers and businesses, so here is what it is and how it works. ... Read more
These Are The Windows System Folders That You Should Never Mess With
by Gary Oldwood
on 17 April 2017
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3855 views
In order for Windows to work properly, it relies on several files and folders located within the drive it is installed in. In this article you can see which folders in your Windows installation drive are system folders, so as to avoid touching them. ... Read more
Developer Options- All Hidden Options In Android
by Gary Oldwood
on 4 February 2017
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3480 views
Android's developer options hold quite a few hidden settings that can prove to be very useful for the average user- and here they are. ... Read more
Where to download official Windows 7, 8.1, 10 ISOs from? Legally, directly from Microsoft.
by Mihai Neacsu
on 11 August 2016
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24023 views
Microsoft offers ISO installation files for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, but they are not always that obvious to find online. These ISOs come in handy when you need a full reinstall of the Windows OS and the original installation media you had, is lost. ... Read more
The Story Behind The Most Famous Symbols In Technology!
by Gary Oldwood
on 8 August 2016
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8740 views
You keep seeing them, but have you ever wondered what they actually mean? Here is the history behind the most famous symbols used in technology. ... Read more
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