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Nearly every industry today—from manufacturing to services—relies on technical systems for its functioning. In most cases, multiple aspects of a single business or supply chain are dependent on different types of devices and software. In an ordinary industrial landscape inundated with such systems, keeping track of multiple technical components can be a herculean task. But

A good role-playing game takes a lot of thought and technology to create. The minds behind your favorite titles know that even the simplest design involves coding, automation, and plenty of world-building, to say the least. Whether you’re a curious gamer or an ambitious developer, it’s worth knowing the most important mechanics that makeup RPGs.

Cloud services are one of the best internet innovations. Instead of purchasing expensive software, set up platforms, or hardware along with the never-ending cost of maintenance and updates, cloud computing services allow you to pay a monthly fee to use complex services. Depending on the services you need and the level of control and flexibility

If you’ve been online at all in the past few years, you’ve probably heard about services being forced offline during a DDoS attack. Without warning, your favorite website or video game is no longer online because someone or something is “DDoSing” it. While the term DDoS seems cryptic, it’s now part of the common internet

Though there’s lots of great free software available, people still continue to pirate apps. Perhaps they don’t know about free alternatives or don’t think the app is worth the cost—either way, it’s not right to steal apps you haven’t paid for. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly pirated apps, along with

Have you ever tried to jump on a video call, only to suffer from a choppy connection because your spouse was streaming 4K videos at the same time? Or maybe you’ve had a gaming session ruined by your brother who wouldn’t pause his torrent downloads? If so, you’ve probably wished there was a way to

Getting your PC online should be straightforward, but without the right hardware a Wi-Fi connection is impossible. While a desktop computer can connect to Wi-Fi, if it doesn’t have a Wi-Fi card installed, you’ll need to add Wi-Fi support to the PC. Here’s everything you need to know about connecting a PC to Wi-Fi and

ASCII and Unicode are both standards that refer to the digital representation of text, specifically characters that make up text. However, the two standards are significantly different, with many properties reflecting their respective order of creation. America Versus the Universe The American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), unsurprisingly, caters to an American audience, writing

Spotify is arguably the world’s largest music streaming service. You either pay for Spotify with a premium plan, or you don’t. There is the Student Plan where you pay less, a Family Plan where someone else pays, or the free option, where you stream with ad breaks in between your music. If there are so

Replika: My AI Friend is an app unlike any other. While most apps out there with chatbots use them as virtual assistants, Replika markets its chatbot as—you guessed it—a friend. With its promised ability to “perceive” and evaluate abstract quantities such as emotion, Replika’s chatbot might just do justice to its aspirationally human description. From

How do you want to play? That’s the question your purchasing decision revolves around when it comes to gaming. Every platform has benefits, every platform has detriments, every platform has special features that make it unique… but the biggest question is, which is more important: having a higher frame rate or playing at a higher

How do you increase the charge on your smartphone battery? You might think charging it while you’re asleep to regularly hit 100 percent is beneficial, but that actually harms your battery and shortens its life. Here’s the truth about maintaining smartphone batteries—and why you shouldn’t charge it overnight. How Is Battery Life Expectancy Determined? You want your

Thanks to Amazon, Alexa is now a household name. The company’s suite devices, including speakers, light bulbs, and doorbells, has helped many people convert their homes into intelligent spaces that can adapt to different contexts and commands. Amazon is taking its smart home systems a step further with Amazon Sidewalk, a program where your Amazon

Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances at a rate faster than anyone predicted. These sophisticated programs use complex algorithms to interact with their environment and learn from their experiences. It’s not all about rocket ships and superpowered androids, though. Theoretically, the applications for AIs are endless. These programs are no longer limited to science fiction. Many non-tech

“Dark fiber” sounds like something out of a spooky horror movie, but in reality, it’s a lot tamer than it sounds. So, what is dark fiber, and can you use it to get even faster download speeds? Let’s explore the dark fiber network and how you can put it to use. What Is Dark Fiber? [embedded

Microsoft Editor will receive an upgrade in a coming Microsoft Office update, expanding its capabilities and making the tool easier to find within Office apps. What’s in the Microsoft Editor Update? Although Microsoft Editor sounds like a premium tool, it is actually just the official name given to the collection of squiggly colored lines you

We’re bringing you a shorter Really Useful Podcast this week, taking a look at what tech we’d most like to find in our stockings for Christmas 2020. This week’s Really Useful Podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley, with appearances by Gavin Philips, James Frew, and Ben Stegner. Look out for our other shows—subscribe to the

  Other than the cutting edge of computing, exactly what is “edge computing?” You may have heard this term thrown around, but as devices get smarter and smaller and wireless connections become faster, edge computing is likely to become more and more important. This article will define edge computing and its similarities and differences with

Reliance Jio has already emerged as one of the biggest telecom operators in India — with nationwide 4G VoLTE connectivity. The operator sells competitive prepaid and postpaid plans to attract customers. It also offers benefits including Disney+ Hotstar VIP access and complimentary subscription to Jio apps. Additionally, Jio provides benefits such as packs for in-flight

Fond of texting? You’re likely familiar with emojis, the encompassing term for all those little smileys and symbols that you can send along with your message. The thing is, the beginnings of what would eventually become emojis go further back in the past than you probably think. To really understand what they are and why

Vi (Vodafone Idea) is the third largest operator in India with a nationwide presence. Vi offers cellular network services in 2G, 3G, and 4G VoLTE. The operator also provides value-added services including a weekend data rollover offer to let customers carry forward their unused data to the weekend. Similarly, there is a range of prepaid

Considering the Android operating system was developed by Google, it’s understandable that you might be confused over the differences between Google TV and Android TV. Is it the same thing? How Does Google TV Differ From Android TV? Android TV powers a variety of Smart TVs and set-top boxes, as well as media streaming services.

It’s been one of the most long-running discussions in computing: is leaving your PC or laptop on overnight bad, or should you always turn it off? There are actually some pretty solid arguments for either approach, meaning the answer depends on how you use and how much you use the computer. Let’s take a look

Sony has announced that Warner Media’s HBO Max is now available for the PlayStation 5. You Can Watch HBO Max on the PlayStation 5 The PS5 launched on November 12th, 2020, with streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+. HBO Max was the last big streaming service missing from that list.

A new console generation is upon us. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X mark the next step forward for console gaming. As you might expect, gamers want to know “which console is better?” Which gaming option will provide the best bang for your buck for the foreseeable future? One word

Laptops, mobiles, and tablets get cheaper, sleeker, more powerful every year, while battery life keeps getting longer. Have you ever wondered why this is and if devices can continue improving forever? The answer to the first question is explained by three laws discovered by researchers, known as Moore’s Law, Dennard scaling, and Koomey’s Law. Read on

Connectivity is vital for adding new devices and sharing files. That’s when Bluetooth saves the day. It allows you to transfer files between devices with no fuss and connects gadgets without tangled wires. Even if your PC doesn’t support Bluetooth, there are many ways you can add it. Built-in Bluetooth The first question you should

Most laptops now come with non-replaceable batteries. MacBooks, Ultrabooks running Windows, and Chromebooks. No matter what the price point or platform, non-removable batteries are the norm. In some respects, this is a good thing. These laptops are slimmer and sleeker than ever before, and with low-power processors and fanless designs, their battery life actually far outstrips

If you play video games regularly, or if you have watched any of Pixar’s or Disney’s animated movies from the last couple of years, you’ve already seen ray tracing in action without realizing. The term has created significant buzz in the gaming industry in the past two years or so, and it is touted as

There are lots of nasty types of software that can affect your computer. And while a lot of people use the term “virus” as a generic term for malicious software, this isn’t accurate. Let’s define and explore the most common types of online threats today. You’ll learn how each one works, and how they differ.