100 Google products that were deprecated or abandoned

Google launches several products and services every and discontinues many which don’t do well. While we are familiar with the ones that succeed, most of the failed ones are consigned to the dustbins of history. Here is a list of […]

Avoid Online Shopping Fraud & Holiday Season Scams

The holiday season is synonymous with festivities, cheer, and mirth. It is also that “much-awaited time of the year” when flashy discount signs lure shopaholics with their special festive promotions and offer: the beginning of the “Sale Period”. While you […]

Internet of Things – Who owns data collected by smart devices?

You might have heard of the copyright law that states data ownership goes to the person who created the data. In this case, data refers to intellectual properties. But can the same definition be applied to smart devices all connected […]

Windows 10 IoT Core vs Raspbian – Which is better?

“There is no comparison”, said a friend; “Raspbian is a full-blown operating system for Raspberry Pi while Windows 10 IoT is a heavily trimmed down operating system.” He said further that the Raspbian is a dedicated OS for Raspberry Pi […]

Is it legal to use the cheap Windows 10 Keys available on the Internet? Do they work?

There are some websites on the internet that claim to sell original Windows 10 keys for a nominal price. How do they get such Windows 10 keys for less? Are such grey market keys legal and safe? Do they work? […]

Review of the Free Panda VPN for Windows 10 – Is it useful?

Though there are a plethora of options available with Panda VPN, the free versions offer extremely limited functions. The data allowance per day is just 150 MB. Normally, the paid versions provide you with 20 different location options, but the […]

Email stating, I know your password – Online Sextortion

“I know you are a such-and-such person. I know your password. To avoid jail time, send me $2000 in Bitcoin.” If you receive such an email, what’ll be your reaction? Sextortion is back in a new format! Online sextortion has […]

How to update Router Firmware

Firmware is the software embedded in your router. Its firmware helps the router figure out how to carry on different tasks. To update it, you have to flash updated software in the router. We’ll tell you why and how to […]

Microsoft To-Do app for Mac – A Review and Comparison with Reminders App

Microsoft, finally, released To-Do app for macOS and iOS. In a world where there are many To-Do list apps, what does it mean to install and use the Microsoft To-Do for MacOS? macOS (until Mojave) has its own Reminders app […]

Organized and Unorganized Cybercrime – Definition

Cybercrime is defined as any crime that involves the use of computer or Internet. It could be Phishing, stalking, fake offers, hacking for fun, or hacking for financial gains. The scope of this post is limited to organized and unorganized […]

Integrated or Dedicated Graphics card – Which do I need?

This post aims to assist you in deciding which type of graphics card to use. The difference between Dedicated and Integrated Graphics cards may be small, but using a dedicated graphics card greatly improves real-time graphics experience. You should be […]

Holiday travel cyber security tips that help you stay safe when on vacation

It is that time of year when you yearn for a vacation. Everything is already available online. You can book your place for staying and maybe a car on rental. This post lists what to do to avoid scams that […]

What is Incident Response? IR stages and free Open Source software

The current age is of supercomputers in our pockets. However, despite using the best security tools, criminals keep on attacking online resources. This post is to introduce you to Incident Response (IR), explain the different stages of IR, and then […]

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 […]