What is Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) vulnerability? Are you safe?

Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) is a CPU side vulnerability. According to Intel, its CPU has some loose points that can be exploited by hackers. This means taking control of the CPU to be able to read very short term data […]

Text Messages from Microsoft – Genuine or Phishing?

If you receive text messages from Microsoft, they could be genuine, or they could be some kind of phishing attempt. We’ll discuss both in this post about why Microsoft is texting you. With text messaging becoming so popular, scams involving SMS’s […]

How to buy refurbished Mobile Phones and Laptops

If you are reading this, you might have been thinking about how to buy a refurbished laptop, mobile phone or another device – and where to buy them. This post talks about things to keep in mind when going for […]

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (also called “IoT”) is a network of smart devices. The devices need to be smart enough to gather, collect and report data – whether raw or after processing. This Internet of Things (IoT) FAQ post attempts to […]

How to scan email attachments online for virus

Normally we all have an antivirus software resident on our computers to protect our data files from malware. We have been taught not to open attachments from unknown email addresses. But what if you want to get a second opinion […]

What is GTK+Runtime Environment? Does your computer need it?

GTK+ is a runtime environment that applies to a number of operating systems. If you create an interface for a program, GTK runtime should be installed on the users’ computers so that the program runs. Most computer manufacturers do not […]

List of cellphones with the highest and lowest emissions

Someone from Microsoft once tweeted to me that smartphones are the super computers of the future. Looking at the current technology that brings in artificial intelligence (AI), GPS (Ground Positioning Systems), and Big Data, it won’t be a hype to […]

What is the meaning of Smart Cities? What are the features of a Smart City?

Smart Cities intend to provide better services to the people populating them. It is a network of smart devices that connect using the Internet. There can be private networks too (based on the Internet) so that only a few people […]

PenguinProxy is a P2P network that can hide your IP address

Penguin Proxy is a Peer to Peer (P2P) network that can hide your IP address when connecting to any website. As of creating this post, the makers of PenguinProxy have built apps compatible with Windows 10, Linux, and macOS respectively. […]

Is Bluetooth Radiation harmful to humans or is it safe?

When writing about cell phone radiation, we said that it is better to use a wired or Bluetooth device so that you are not affected by cellphone radiation. Questions arise that since Bluetooth communication too, is a form of radio […]

What is a BIOS Whitelist? Explanation and removal.

In this post, we will discuss what a BIOS Whitelist is, what is its use, and how to remove it. In short, a BIOS whitelist is essentially a list of hardware approved for use in that computer – if you […]

How to get free WiFi anywhere on laptop or phone

There may be many reasons for seeking a free WiFi or hotspot. Maybe you are on a limited plan on your cell phone, so you want WiFi to spend less on mobile data. It may also happen that the place […]

How to properly dispose of electronic devices

You might already have heard of the term ‘electronic waste‘ and the damage it does to the environment. This article is not about the waste and damages to earth. Rather, it focuses on the security of your data. That means, […]

Internet Live Statistics that you can use

If we are to believe a website titled Internet Live Stats, at least one website goes online every second. Internet Live Stats is a website that has many different counters, each one displaying different information for a number of curious […]

What is a Device Driver? What is its purpose?

Device Drivers are the software through which, the kernel of a computer communicates with different hardware, without having to go into the details of how the hardware works. It is a software that controls a hardware part attached to a […]

Google Chrome vs Firefox Quantum on Windows 10

Which one is better for use on Windows 10? Chrome or Firefox? We discuss the main points to find out what are the key differences in Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox Quantum web browsers. No tests were carried out. This […]

What is Digital Sovereignty? Who owns your Online Personal Data?

At the core of Digital Sovereignty are the attempts to let the end users keep authority over their personal data. That is what the European Union says. Digital Sovereignty can be roughly defined as follows: Digital sovereignty is the question […]

Comparison of Google Chrome with Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

Microsoft Edge gets better with each upgrade of Windows 10. After three years of its initial release, I am comparing it against Google Chrome as an end user to see how it fares when it comes to battery usage, and […]

How to Disable or Block automatic Windows Update in Windows 10

There is no option to stop or turn off Windows Updates using the Control Panel or Settings app in Windows 10, as it used to be with earlier versions of Windows. But there is a workaround to disable or turn […]

Laptop Radiation – Truth or Myth; How to protect yourself?

As with any radio signal based electronic devices, laptops too emit harmful electromagnetic frequency (EMF) waves that can be dangerous to users. Another danger from laptops is the amount of heat we absorb while working on it. Thankfully, there are […]