Lately, I’d been having a problem with Skype. It was nothing to do with the application itself, curiously enough – the IM platform still worked like a charm, and I was able to chat with my contacts pretty much flawlessly. The issue actually had to do with another user, known only as IMPORTANT SYSTEM NOTIFICATION. [...]
I’ve something very cool to share with all of you today – if not all that practical. It’s known as IOGraph, and it’s an app that lets you create something that resembles modern art simply by using your PC. Developed by a fine fellow named Anatoly Zenkov; the application works by actively tracking your mouse [...]
I’d like to talk to all of you about something known as ‘foistware.’ Essentially, this is when an otherwise legitimate application attempts to force a bunch of bloatware, spyware, and possibly even malware on its users, hiding unnecessary toolkits and addons with every download, every installation; every update. It’s something we’ve been seeing happen a [...]
I quite enjoy Windows 7 (if nothing else, it’s better than the alternative), but I’ll readily admit that the operating system’s search function leaves a lot to be desired. It’s considerably more cumbersome than it should be, and a process as simple as searching for a particular type of file created on a particular day [...]
Just a brief disclaimer before we move on: I don’t consider myself an expert where Linux is concerned. On the contrary; I’m green as grass and fully aware of that fact. As such, this piece is as much a point of reference for all of you fine folks as it is for me – after [...]
Surprisingly enough, animated gifs haven’t actually fallen by the wayside with the advent of digital video. On the contrary, they’ve exploded in popularity across websites like Reddit, where they’re mostly used as comic relief. And jump scares- people love using them for jump scares. Anyone who’s come across enough of these images has probably glimpsed [...]
Today, we’re going to look at the process involved in setting a static IP address to a system you’ve connected to a network – as well as why anyone would ever want to do such a thing. We’ll start with the process involved – which, in Windows 7, is actually fairly simple. Simply access your [...]
It’s fairly obvious when it comes time for a computer upgrade. Your system’s not as spry as it used to be. It’s starting to have trouble doing basic things like running an Internet browser, and no amount of software tweaking or disc cleaning seems to help. Applications and media files are getting larger, and you [...]
If you’re a living, breathing human being with an Internet connection, you’ve probably heard of Facebook by now. Most of you probably have Facebook accounts, and regularly log on to chat with friends, check out status updates and news, or play games. The social network has, by this point, become one of the primary means [...]
While at home, I’ve taken to plugging in my laptop to my TV via an HDMI jack to use the latter as a secondary monitor for the former. Unfortunately, in doing so, I’ve noticed a rather irritating bug – one which manifests if I plug my system in when I’ve got Chrome open. The sound [...]
Crowdsourcing is awesome – it’s probably not going too far to call it the new frontier of entrepreneurship. It gives people who might not otherwise see their ideas take off a chance to get things running. It helps independent organizations produce awesome, creative work without having to find a publisher to distribute it. It helps [...]
Here’s a quick and dirty infographic aimed at mobile developers (or anyone who’s thinking about becoming one.) Developed by UTest, “All About Mobile App Quality” is pretty much what’s written on the box. It starts with a brief overview of the top two mobile platforms. There aren’t really any surprises here. The Android store considers [...]
The biggest issue with mobile devices is that, security risks aside, they all require the occasional sojourn to an electrical outlet. Particularly when you’re on the road, this can be something of a pain: sometimes you don’t have time to stop and search for a spot to charge your cell phone or tablet. Sometimes, you [...]
Human beings are curious, nosy animals. It’s in our nature to want to know things: what our friends are up to, what that neighbor across the street is dragging into his basement, what that guy in the coffee shop is doing on his laptop…you get the idea. As a result, if you’re typing or working [...]
Got another means of protecting yourself against scam and fraud, both online and off. If there’s a sucker born every minute, there’s a scam artist born every two. You should always be on the lookout for somebody who’s looking to make a quick buck at the expense of others. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy [...]
