With the amount of digital storage options available today, knowing where to store your precious data can be as important as the data itself. You’ve got traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) with their spinning disks and moving parts, solid-state drives (SSD) with no moving parts and faster access times, and then there’s the ever-present cloud, … Read more
Wi-Fi has become an essential part of daily life, seamlessly connecting you to the internet without the clutter of cables. It’s a technology that uses radio waves to enable wireless networking among devices. When you use Wi-Fi, your device communicates with a wireless router that’s connected to the internet. This allows you to browse the … Read more
Nowadays email has become a staple in both our professional and personal lives. It’s how you communicate with colleagues, reach out to potential employers, and stay in touch with clients. But as informal as emailing can sometimes feel, there’s an art to it—a set of unwritten rules that can make or break your digital communication … Read more
Screens are an inescapable part of life nowadays. Whether you’re checking emails, scrolling through social media, or working from home, chances are you spend a significant chunk of your day staring at a digital device. This constant exposure can lead to eye strain, characterized by dry, tired, itchy, or burning eyes. Maybe you’ve even experienced … Read more
Operating systems are the unsung heroes of your daily tech life. Think of them as the maestros of your device, orchestrating every click, tap, and swipe you perform. From the early days of DOS, these complex pieces of software have evolved significantly. They started as cryptic commands on a black screen and now boast user-friendly … Read more
Here is some exciting news I read today. Researchers have set a new world record for internet speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average broadband. An international team that included scientists from Aston University in Birmingham, UK set the new record of 301 terabits per second – the equivalent of 9,000 HD films – … Read more
When you’re working at a computer, comfort might not be the first thing on your mind, but it should be. A well-set-up workspace can help you avoid the strain and injury that can come from repetitive motions and poor posture. Ergonomics isn’t just about fancy chairs and keyboards; it’s about the right positioning and habits … Read more
In today’s digital world, you’re bound to encounter different file formats, each serving a specific purpose. From sharing photos to archiving documents, understanding when to use JPEG, PDF, PNG is getting more important each day. These formats come with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses, which play a big role in how you use … Read more
Computers have become a major part of our daily lives. They’re not just used for work, but also for entertainment, communication, and personal use. You might notice it’s time for an upgrade when your machine takes longer to boot up, struggles to run the latest software, or can’t keep pace with your growing media library. … Read more
There is so much computer lingo thrown around, that it seems like a foreign language. Most people find it overwhelming, as did I, and just quit. Thankfully I didn’t quit. I found that once you get the basics, it is quite simple. When I started in the tech industry, almost 25 years ago, I felt … Read more