Moore’s Law less applicable
Moore’s Law of computing is a rule of thumb that says that the number of transistors in a processor will double every two years due to advancements in…
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Internet speed required for streaming video
According to Make Tech Easier, here are the internet speeds necessary to stream content from Netflix: * 3.0 Megabits per second — Recommended for…
Water-proof coatings
You have seen the pictures of water-proof coatings that can make a cellphone impervious to a swimming pool. Or make fluids run off a shirt. The drawback…
Hacking driverless cars is a real threat, but not simple
A couple of years ago, Wired magazine released a story about hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek taking near complete control over a Jeep Cherokee….
Cloud storage: Is it safe?
Gone are the days when people would store their essential documents and family photos in a filing cabinet or even a safe at home. As people accumulate…
Failing Until Successful
Most people have heard the story of Thomas Edison and his brilliant invention of the light bulb. According to the tale, Edison went through 1,000 failures…
Fighting Godzilla: Alternatives to AdWords
Google AdWords is the Godzilla of search engine pay-per-click advertising, eating up to 80 percent of search engine traffic. But, keyword bids can also be…
How will going into business affect family?
At some point in everyone’s career, this thought comes up: “Am I ready to follow my dreams and start my own business?” You may have dotted your i’s and…
Some fonts use less ink
According to MakeTechEasier, a student’s claim that the government could save millions by switching fonts sparked an exploration of alternatives to the…
Pings
“Live Chilling” replaces hanging out with friends In today’s technology-focused world, even the formerly sacred act of hanging out with friends is not…