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indows Updates consuming all_available bandwidth has been a pain since the release of Windows 10. That’s because_Microsoft’s popular OS doesn’t allow you to pause updates. The only thing you can do is set a connection as metered. Microsoft isn’t completely unaware of the problem users face because of Windows Updates. They have worked out a […]
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nRansomware Wants Your 10 Nude Pictures As Ransom To Unlock Your PC
hy do people write ransomware? It’s mostly to rope in cash from helpless victims whom they target. But, there are some unique kind of ransomware which, instead of money or bitcoin, want something else. On Thursday, MalwareHunterTeam_researchers found a malware called nRansomware. What’s different about this ransomware is that it wants your nude snaps. Strange, […]
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“Spaceborne” Linux Supercomputer Starts Running In Space, Achieves 1 Teraflop Speed
bout one month ago, the HPE’s Spaceborne Computer was launched into the space using SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft. This beast was launched as a result of a partnership between_Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NASA to find out how high-performance computers perform in space. Now, this supercomputer is fully installed and operational in ISS. The performance experiment […]
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Which Programming Language Should I Learn To Get A Job At Google, Facebook, or Amazon?_
he choice of programming language acts as a big factor for a novice in the world of programming. If one stumbles upon a language whose syntax is too complex, one would definitely reconsider learning it. But, what if you’ve crossed that entry barrier and you’re looking to make a career and land a job at […]
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7 Best AR Apps And Games For iOS 11
ith the release of iOS 11, Apple has brought AR to millions of people._Apple has done this with the help of ARKit, which is a new framework that has allowed developers to create_augmented reality experiences. Slowly AR-based iOS applications are making their way into the App Store. In this article, I’ll be sharing few AR […]
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India Is Building Its First Ever Quantum Computer
uantum computer is a new breed of computing machines whose true potential is yet to be explored by humans. China has also made their name by building quantum computers. Similarly, in the private space, D-Wave and IBM are_known for their quantum computing products. According to a report by The Hindu, the Department of Science and […]
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PocketBeagle: An Ultra-tiny, Open-source, Linux-powered Development Board
eagleBoard.org has revealed its latest development board named PocketBeagle. It’s an ultra-tiny and open source USB-key-fob computer that’s crafted for DIYers, hobbyists, and educators. PocketBeagle is based on_Octavo Systems OSD3358-SM 21mm x 21mm system-in-package, which gives it 512MB DDR3 RAM,_1-GHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, and _2x 200-MHz PRUs. It comes with integrated power/battery management as well. […]
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Microsoft, Facebook Just Made A 160 Tbps Internet Cable, Can Stream 71 Million HD Movies
n collaboration with Facebook and Telxius, Microsoft has announced the completion of the world’s highest capacity undersea internet cable. Known as Marea (means ‘tide’ in Spanish), the cable runs across the Atlantic ocean connecting Virginia (US) to Bilbao (Spain). The company says it took them less than two years to lay the 4,000-mile subsea fiber […]
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Java 9 Released — 9 Biggest Features & Download Links Are Here
ava 9 has been finally released. The programming enthusiasts would be pretty relieved as Java 9 Standard Edition was previously delayed due to modularity controversy. Find_Java SE Development Kit 9 Downloads here. JDK 9 is the first major upgrade to standard Java edition since March 2014. It comes loaded with tons of new features, which […]
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Bill Gates: “Ctrl-Alt-Del Key Combination Was A Mistake”
trl-Alt-Del key combination is often used to interrupt a function and logging on. Based on the context, this keyboard combination also completes different tasks as well. But, did you ever feel that making a single button for this task would’ve been more convenient? If you ever felt so, trust me you’re not alone. Microsoft co-founder […]
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icrosoft’s relationship with open source is an interesting one. Over the years, Microsoft has transformed itself from a company that despised open source technologies to a company which is the #1 open source contributor on GitHub. Going one step ahead, Microsoft has now officially joined the open source software movement by becoming a premium sponsor […]
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Sorry, Microsoft: Now, Even Bill Gates Uses Android
t’s not hidden that Microsoft has accepted its defeat on the mobile front and_abandoned Windows Phone. Tons of apps developers have already rejected the platform. In such a moment of crisis, the last thing Microsoft’s executives would’ve wanted to hear was that company’s founder and ex-CEO, Bill Gates uses Android. In an interview with Fox […]
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Every Big Smartphone Might Boast An ‘AI Chip’ In 2018
he current smartphone market has almost reached its saturation point. And here, I am not talking about sales numbers. Maybe, people have stopped getting excited about the processor and other hardware specs. So, what should be the next secret sauce to boost the sales of the smart devices? It would involve making the smart devices_even […]
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Satya Nadella Launches His Book “Hit Refresh” — Says That He Didn’t Want Microsoft To Buy Nokia
icrosoft’s decision of buying the falling Nokia was probably a bad one. The world saw it, and the end result was Microsoft had to sell the Finnish company’s smartphone chunk to a Foxconn_subsidiary and HMD Global which now sells Nokia-branded smartphones. They did some experiments, like replacing the Nokia devices we knew with Microsoft Lumia […]
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Richard Stallman: Microsoft’s “Love” For Linux Will Hurt Free And Open Source Software
ver the course of past two years, we’ve been telling you how Microsoft is trying hard to earn the appreciation of open source developers by either contributing to open source software or sharing its own code on GitHub. These moves_have faced skepticism from us as well. Just yesterday, at its Ignite conference, Microsoft launched SQL […]
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What Is Kodi? What Are Its Features? Is It Illegal? — All Questions Answered
big part of our daily lives is interacting with our electronic devices and using them for different purposes. In offices, we use them to get our work done and communicate; In homes, such devices are used for entertainment and other purposes. We have a wide range of devices at our disposal and it’s a tough […]
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Everything Big You Need To Know About Microsoft’s Ignite 2017 Conference
icrosoft has renewed their Ignite Conference for the year 2017 in Orlando. The event which will run from September 25 through September 29 is about Microsoft’s products and services focused on their enterprise customers. The event started by a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella who eagerly expressed Microsoft’s Mixed Reality dreams. It was recently known […]
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Oxygen OS 4.5.0 OTA Released For OnePlus 3 And OnePlus 3T
nePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are frequently receiving Android updates, with each version bringing more features and better stability. While OTA rollout of OOS version 4.1.7 is still going on, OTA update of Oxygen OS 4.5.0 is on its way. As reported on an official OnePlus XDA-developers forum, the new version will bring more functions […]
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Microsoft Is Launching A New “Programming Language for Quantum Computers”
t its Ignite Conference, Microsoft listed the 3 key technologies that will change our tech industry. These names are a no-brainer_— Mixed Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing. It’s not hidden that Microsoft has missed leaving an impact during the mobile era and it’s trying hard to make amends. If you’re a regular Fossbytes reader, […]
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Windows September Update Leaves People Out Of Their Accounts, Microsoft Working On A Fix
icrosoft released cumulative_updates for various Windows versions. Earlier, it was known that some HP devices running Windows 10 were affected by a_black screen issue after logging-in. Now, an issue related to Windows 8.1 has come to light. A post made on Microsoft Answers last week reveals some users aren’t able to log-in to their Microsoft […]
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Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Kingston University have developed a direct method for reconstructing the 3D depth information from a single 2D facial image. This method, which works on any 2D face, is the first step in generating 3D selfies. It is only a matter of time until this model makes its way […]
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Pop!_OS Beta Is Here — System76’s Ubuntu-based Operating System For Developers
arlier this year in June, we reported that System76 is creating its own Linux distro called Pop!_OS. This development was preceded by Canonical’s announcement that Ubuntu will make a_move from Unity to GNOME desktop environment. It was a big step for System76, a company who creates laptops that ship with Ubuntu pre-installed. Now, Pop!_OS has […]
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Ubuntu 17.10 Beta 2 Released With New Features — Download ISO And Torrent Files Here
his year’s second Ubuntu release is just around the corner. Codenamed Artful Aardvark, Ubuntu 17.10’s Final Beta has landed and its download links are available for testing. Ubuntu 17.10 final will be released on October 19, 2017. You might be knowing that the flagship version of Ubuntu, which now ships with GNOME desktop environment, doesn’t […]
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25 Useful Windows Command Prompt Tricks You Might Not Know
Very often we discuss the Command Prompt in our Windows 10 tutorial posts. There exist tons of Windows Command Prompt tricks that you can learn, use, and impress your friends. Few of you might not be knowing how_to abort a command or how to watch Star Wars in Command Prompt. Here, we are going to […]
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What Is Firefox Quantum? How Is It Faster And Better Than Chrome?
evelopers of Mozilla Firefox, the browser that Chrome users forgot, have been pretty busy over the course of past couple of years. Earlier this year, Mozilla enabled multi-process in Firefox browser. This was a result of Electrolysis project that aimed to bring great performance and security improvements. The company has also brought features like WebAssembly […]
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17 Tips & Tricks To Speed Up Windows 10 And Make It Faster
edmond has stopped increasing the version number of their operating system; we can only see themed Windows 10 Updates. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be receiving two major updates per year. If you own a desktop or laptop running Windows 10, chances are high that your DNA might compel you to […]
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“GPUs Will Replace CPUs In Future, Moore’s Law Is Dead” — Nvidia Founder & CEO
oore’s Law talks about doubling the number of transistors per inch in about every two years. However, in recent years, Intel has struggled to maintain pace and comply with the Moore’s Law. Speaking at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) China 2017, in Beijing, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang said that the advancements being made […]
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5 Big Things Launched At Amazon Hardware Event
esterday, an unexpected hardware event was kicked-off by Amazon. The event saw the release of some new Alexa-powered Echo devices, as well as, upgrades to the existing ones along with a renewed Fire TV device. Amazon is betting big on its voice assistant, trying to find every place where they can fit Alexa. Recently, they […]
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World’s First Foldable Smartphone, ZTE Axon M, Could Be Announced This October
umours of a new foldable phone from ZTE has been going around for some weeks, and now, Android Authority has_shared pictures of this upcoming phone. The new device is codenamed Axon Multy and could launch as the ZTE Axon M. It sports dual Full HD displays and when folded, the handset looks to function as […]
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Simple Registry Hacks Bypass Windows Digital Signature, Opening Gates For Malicious Code
indows Digital Signature check is a mechanism included in Microsoft Windows to make sure that the software or driver you’re trying to install is signed by a trusted entity, and the integrity of its binary file is preserved. This digital frisking is done with the help of their home-grown code-signing tech called Authenticode. It’s possible […]
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feren_OS 2017.10 feren OS, a Linux Mint-based distro, is one of the most beautiful options around for a distro hopper. feren OS ships with Cinnamon desktop environment, WPS productivity suite, and Vivaldi web browser. The developers of this operating system have just launched the new snapshot for 32-bit and 64-bit devices. Compared to the last […]
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Apple Open Sources iOS And macOS Kernel Source Code For ARM Chips
fter each major release, Apple is known to share the macOS kernel code. Apple releases_a small bit of Darwin code every year, probably, because it’s based on tons of open source technologies. iOS mobile operating system is also built on the macOS foundation, and they share the common Unix-based Darwin core code. Even though you_could […]
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12 Android Oreo Hidden Features You Can Try
lthough I have a special place in my heart for this mobile operating system, I_won’t say I am aware of every hidden Android feature that exists. But still, people who own a device want to explore it to the fullest. The same might go for most of the users. Being an owner of a Moto […]
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8 Best Ways to Reduce Your Mobile Internet Data Usage
n recent years, mobile data usage has skyrocketed. Apps have become more data hungry and are constantly pushing new versions for an update. Earlier, web surfing used to be mostly in text. Now, video streaming services have gained widespread popularity, and social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have also integrated video services as a […]
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What Is Intel Loihi? — A Neuromorphic, Self-Learning, AI Chip That Mimics Our Brain
n future, thanks to the advancements taking place in the deep learning field, it_could be possible that complex problems would be automatically solved using the surrounding factors and learned experiences. Imagine your brain continuously exchanging information with electronic components and helping them get better!_This_isn’t a plot of some science fiction movie; such scenarios could witness […]
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Linux Kernel LTS Releases Will Now Get 6 Years Support
inux kernel Long Term Support (LTS) releases are “longterm maintenance” releases that currently come with 2 years of support for the purpose backporting bug and security fixes. The usual Linux kernel releases arrive after about every 7-8 weeks. This free and open source kernel serves as the base for most of the devices, including millions […]
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10 Best Google Play Store Alternatives: Websites And Apps
oogle Play is the primary destination for Android users which satisfies all our needs for apps and games. But even with its vast collection of millions of apps, you might not find the app that you are looking for. The app may be restricted in your region, it may be in the development stage, or […]
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Pop!_OS Beta Is Here — System76’s Ubuntu-based Operating System For Developers
arlier this year in June, we reported that System76 is creating its own Linux distro called Pop!_OS. This development was preceded by Canonical’s announcement that Ubuntu will make a_move from Unity to GNOME desktop environment. It was a big step for System76, a company who creates laptops that ship with Ubuntu pre-installed. Now, Pop!_OS has […]
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Ubuntu 17.10 Beta 2 Released With New Features — Download ISO And Torrent Files Here
his year’s second Ubuntu release is just around the corner. Codenamed Artful Aardvark, Ubuntu 17.10’s Final Beta has landed and its download links are available for testing. Ubuntu 17.10 final will be released on October 19, 2017. You might be knowing that the flagship version of Ubuntu, which now ships with GNOME desktop environment, doesn’t […]
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ore than a year ago, when Microsoft launched Windows 10 operating system, it pegged Microsoft Edge web browser as an exclusive and highlight feature of Windows 10. Now, taking a U-turn, the company has launched Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android mobile operating systems. Edge web browser for iOS and Android are initially launched in […]
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6 Best Free Android Music Players : 2017 Edition
ndroid smartphones come with a default music player for audio playback. So, why should you look for an alternate music player? Because the default player might not be feature-rich, it might not provide you with a satisfactory equalizer or its user interface might not be convenient. For instance, most devices nowadays come with Google Play […]
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6 Times Google Made Fun Of Apple At Pixel 2 Launch Event
t its Pixel 2 launch event, Google released its second generation hardware products, including Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Home Mini, Home Max,_Pixelbook, Daydream View, etc. The company also released two new Pixel accessories —_Clips and Pixel Buds. As Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL directly compete with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and […]
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5 Windows Mixed Reality Headsets You Can Buy Right Now
icrosoft hosted a special_event on Tuesday to talk more about their version of AR and VR combination, which they prefer to call Windows Mixed Reality. At the event, Microsoft also showed off how_Windows Mixed Reality headsets are going to change our lives. Kinect and Hololens daddy Alex Kipman talked about the future of their futuristic […]
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Linux-based, Open Source Smartphone Librem 5 Crosses $1 Million In Funding
ver since Purism has launched its crowdfunding campaign for Librem 5 smartphone, the project has been getting overwhelming support from the Linux and open source community. In recent past, Purism announced partnerships with KDE and GNOME. The Librem 5 crowdfunding campaign_is aiming at a funding of $1.5 million. If you look at the current stats, […]
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Mozilla To Kill Firefox Support For Windows XP And Vista By June 2018
n a statement made on Wednesday, Mozilla_announced that the company will drop all kinds of support for Firefox for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems by June 2018. Firefox 52 was the last release to_ship with full-fledged support for XP and Vista. Since March 2017, users of these operating systems_are able to only use […]
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8 Biggest Things Google Just Launched At Pixel 2 Event
t its Pixel launch event, Google showcased tons of hardware devices which promised to deliver an unmatched performance with a unique combination of software, hardware, and AI. So, let’s tell you about them one by one: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL First things first, Google launched the new iteration of their flagship Pixel smartphone. […]
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Google Launches New Camera Called Google Clips
oogle has launched a new tiny camera called Clips which works with Pixel phones. The core of the camera is AI engine which does the processing part and gets smarter over time. Clips can detect people and subjects using machine learning that happens on the system itself. It has a clip on the back side […]
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Google Officially Launches Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL | Google Event
t’s almost a year after Google revealed the first Pixel-branded phones which were brought to life as an Android-powered answer to Apple iPhone. Google said Pixel users have reported high satisfaction with their devices. Now, at the latest ‘Made By Google’ Event, they’ve come up with the new members of the family, Pixel 2 and […]
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Pixelbook Launched By Google — First Laptop With Google Assistant
t its Google Pixel event, Google launched new Pixel smartphones,_Home Mini,_and Home Max. Along with that, the company also launched its new Pixelbook. It’s the first laptop with Google Assistant built-in. There’s even a special button for Google Assistant. As expected, Pixelbook runs Google’s Chrome OS. It comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen high-resolution display. Pixelbook […]
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oogle never lags behind the current technology trends. With the coming up of Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana, Google has launched its voice assistant, Google Assistant, with some great features. As we know, Google Assistant is a voice-based virtual personal assistant, initially debuted as a part of Google’s voice-activated speaker Google Home and […]
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Use This Stack Overflow-Microsoft’s Programming Bot To Get Coding Answers In No Time
t its Ignite conference, which took place in Florida last month, Microsoft showed a demo of a bot that answers programming queries in no time. The company teamed up with Stack Overflow to create this bot. While the bot is intended to showcase integrations between Microsoft Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive_Services, the developers can use […]
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Microsoft Wants To Put Fingerprint Sensor In Keyboard Keys, Files Patent
ingerprint scanners,_based on biometrics, are still the most convenient security systems we can have on our devices and elsewhere. Although we have other technologies including facial recognition, they have certain shortcomings and work inefficiently sometimes. According to a new patent titled “Keyset Fingerprint Sensor,”_Microsoft might be working to integrate the fingerprint sensor in keyboard keys. […]
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How To Enable Hidden iOS 11 “Dark Mode” On iPhone And iPad?
n September 17, 2017, iOS 11 mobile operating system was released by Apple._The biggest features of iOS 11 included ARKit, improved camera, multitasking improvements, App Store redesign and more. It is the first iOS release which will run only on 64-bit CPUs, which means that your 32-bit apps will become unusable on the upgraded iPhones […]
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8 Most Beautiful Linux Distros You Need To Try (2017 Edition)
inux users have the liberty to enjoy an unparalleled freedom while choosing the Linux distributions as per their needs. Using different open source technologies, the developers keep creating something new and surprising the enthusiasts. Here, in this article, I’ll be listing the most beautiful Linux distros that have impressed me and other Linux users. This […]
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Here’s Why Google Killed Pixel 2 Headphone Jack After Making Fun Of Apple
he headphone jack has been around for nearly 150 years. When Apple killed it with the launch of iPhone 7, it faced a massive backlash from the tech industry. On October 4, 2016, Google introduced the original Pixel smartphone, which was billed as Google’s first phone “inside and out.” During the launch, the company didn’t […]
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Microsoft Launcher Is Here For Android, Connects Your Phone To Your PC
ithout making a buzz, Microsoft has renamed their two-year-old launcher app called Arrow Launcher. Currently_released as a preview, the app is now called Microsoft Launcher and features a more straightforward and cleaner interface than its predecessor. The app also features an entirely new logo. It was yesterday only that Microsoft launched the preview version of […]
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Russian Hackers Steal NSA Secrets And Code With The Help Of Kaspersky Antivirus
SA is one of the world’s most powerful government agencies. But that doesn’t mean it’s immune from different security threats and hacking attacks. The past track record of NSA, thanks to Edward Snowden and others, is a proof in itself. According to a report from WSJ, NSA’s classified data, which wasn’t_supposed to leave the facility’s […]
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6 Best Free Android Music Players : 2017 Edition
ndroid smartphones come with a default music player for audio playback. So, why should you look for an alternate music player? Because the default player might not be feature-rich, it might not provide you with a satisfactory equalizer or its user interface might not be convenient. For instance, most devices nowadays come with Google Play […]
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echnology is changing the way we work at office and lead our lives at home. In the past one decade, the rate of this change has skyrocketed, and_you need to fasten up the pace to make intelligent decisions. With the advancements in the fields like AI, IoT, immersive experiences, etc., you need to be in […]
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OnePlus Caught Spying On Users, Here Is How To Disable It
he recent news might make you loose trust on your beloved OnePlus device. Apparently, its makers have been sucking up personal information and other device-related data without the user knowing. The issue was first noticed by a UK-based security researcher named Chris Moore. He accidentally discovered an unfamiliar domain (open.oneplus.net) while he was busy with […]
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Bitcoin Exchange Websites To Be Blocked In Russia: Report
ven though the value of bitcoin is once again rising at a neck-breaking pace, the clouds of uncertainty aren’t going to disappear anytime soon. According to a Reuters report, Russia is going to block access to_cryptocurrency exchanges like bitcoin. The report states that these statements were made by Sergei Shvetsov, first deputy governor of the […]
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Innovate.AI: Microsoft Is Giving $5.5 Million To AI-Powered Startups
edmond’s investment arm Microsoft Ventures has announced a global startup competition ‘Innovate.AI’ for startups creating or using transformative AI technologies. It’s being held in collaboration with Madrona Ventures, Notion Captial, and Vertex Ventures._Microsoft Ventures, founded last year, has already invested in over 40 AI startups including Agolo,_Bonsai, Livongo, CrowdFlower. The competition would welcome teams from […]
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Released To Insiders In Preview Ring
icrosoft has now started pushing the Windows 10 Build 16299.15 (Fall Creators Update) to the Insiders in Release Preview ring. This means the upcoming update will be available to a higher number of Insider who can do the last minute testing before the Fall Creators Update goes live on October 17. “As part of final […]
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KDE Plasma 5.11 Desktop Released With “Vault” — First Look Is Here
he much awaited KDE Plasma 5.11 desktop release is finally here. This autumn’s Plasma feature release follows Plasma 5.10 and brings lots of new features. The major changes in this release deal with improved notifications, redesigned settings app (it’s added as an option), better task manager, etc. Notifications now has an option to optionally store […]
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Cryptocurrency Investment, Grab The Course Here
ith more than hundreds of cryptocurrencies out there, it’s hard to decide how to start investing in this digital form of money. Many people are mostly known to Bitcoin, probably because, its the first of its kind. But the popularity of cryptocurrencies is on a rise and the world is seeing it as a future […]
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8 Best Android Cleaner Apps : Boost performance, Clean Junk Files And Improve Battery Life
outine maintenance is not a necessity in Android, but it surely is a good idea to clean your Android from time to time to boost performance, enhance battery life and get rid of junk files. That’s what Android cleaners are for. Do these Android cleaning apps really work? Cache files pile up over time and […]
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WhatsApp Exploit Can Allow Hackers To Monitor Your Sleep And Other Things
ho knew there could be ways to analyze our sleep patterns other than the sleep tracking apps and fitness bands. Credits to a WhatsApp exploit, some interested person can monitor your WhatsApp activity to figure out when you sleep, wakeup, and how much do you sleep. And it doesn’t require one to be a pro […]
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Crypto-Loot Is A New Service That Helps Websites Steal Cryptocurrency Using Your CPU Power
ith the explosive rise in the popularity of cryptocurrencies, the use of digital coins is being seen in every sphere of digital space. This has also_created a new revenue source for website owners. While some of them, including The Pirate Bay, have chosen to keep their users in the dark, other are employing innovative methods. […]
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ize of media files on our devices have_increased considerably over the years, and even a phone with 64GB or 128GB of memory does not seem to provide enough storage at times. When you are down to the last remaining bytes on your Android, clearing junk files_and removing redundant data can help a lot. If you […]
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DoubleLocker: This Android Ransomware Activates Every Time You Press Home Button
ndroid’s accessibility services are_features that help the users to take advantage of an alternative navigation method on behalf of apps installed on the smartphone. The security researchers at ESET have detected a new ransomware that exploits these services. Detected as Android/DoubleLocker.A, this Android ransomware takes inspiration from a banking trojan named_Android.BankBot.211.origin, which is distributed_with the […]
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How To Get Pixel 2 Launcher With ‘Bottom Search Bar’ Without Rooting
hen it comes to Pixel devices, the Android experience on these Google-made phones is somewhat different than the mainstream. That’s why Android users are always keen to see what Google has to offer. Talking about Google Pixel 2,_which was released a few days ago, you won’t find many UI features on other Android phones, not […]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17017 Brings Cortana Collections, New Startup Settings, And More
indows 10 Fall Creators Update is just_slated to land next week. But, Microsoft is all set to jump to the next feature update, Redstone 4. Currently, it doesn’t have a commercial name like previous Windows 10 updates have, but Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17017_for ‘Skip Ahead’ Fast Ring insiders to showcase […]
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Facebook Launches Its ‘Food Ordering Service’ For The First Time
ark Zuckerberg’s Facebook is back with another way to keep you confined in their blue walls. Now, you’ll be able to order food through the Facebook app itself. The company announced the recent development, which they have been testing for a year, in a blog post. Contrary to what we initially assumed the services is […]
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“The Future Of Coding Is No Coding At All” — Did GitHub CEO Predict Traditional Programming’s Death?
itHub, also called “Facebook for Programmers,” has completed a decade this year. Today, it has become a go-to place for developers to share their code with others, indulge in collaborative approaches, etc. It’s now home to 24 million total users and 1.5 million organization. At the company’s annual_GitHub Universe user conference, company’s CEO Chris Wanstrath […]
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Apple Killing Touch ID On All iPhones In 2018, Report Says
pple iPhone X’s Face ID and TrueDepth camera are the new talks of the town._This feature is also expected to arrive on iPad Pro next year._The newest flagship from Apple doesn’t include the Touch ID fingerprint sensor which has been the companion of the home button since years. Apple might kill the Touch ID fingerprint […]
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Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Enters Final Freeze — Final Release On October 19th
he last big milestone in Ubuntu 17.10 development process was the release of Beta 2_that witnessed the participation of Ubuntu’s flagship edition, which now ships with GNOME desktop environment. In a way, it was the first chance to try the new and polished features. “Adam Conrad, on behalf of the Ubuntu Release Team is pleased […]
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The Pirate Bay Is Using Your CPU To Mine Cryptocurrency AGAIN — Here’s How To Block
he Pirate Bay the first major website caught running crypto coin miner. Last month, it was found that the website was running a JavaScript-based miner that mined Monero digital coins using your CPU power. Back then, the miner was tested only briefly to find out the economic potential of mining. Now, the website has started […]
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Microsoft Fixes Windows Blue Screen Error After Patch Tuesday Update
s a part of their monthly routine, Microsoft released the Patch Tuesday update on October 10. But other than the necessary security patches and bug fixes, it also brought BSODs to some Windows users. The cumulative update was released for_Windows 10 version 1703 (KB4041676), Windows 10 version 1607 (KB4041691), and Windows Server 2016 (KB4041691) for […]
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he Fall Creators Update is being pushed out as a part of Microsoft’s bi-annual update routine for Windows 10. It’s the fourth big update — to promote Windows as a service — released by Microsoft since Windows 10 first came to market in 2015. The other three updates were Anniversary Update, November Update, and Creators […]
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Surface Book 2 Launched By Microsoft — Brings The Power Of Desktop To Laptop
icrosoft has updated its Surface Book laptop and launched a more powerful, beefier Surface Book 2. It has been more than 2 years when Microsoft launched the original Surface Book and earned praises for its new foray into desktop hardware. Microsoft has called Surface Book 2 as the “most powerful Surface Book ever.” To me, […]
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Google’s Machine Learning Software Can Create Code Better Than The Researchers Who Made It
oogle’s_AutoML_system, which was introduced back in May, has recently produced machine-learning codes with higher efficiency than those made by the researchers themselves. Google developed AutoML to be an artificial intelligence that could help humans create other self-learning systems. AutoML was developed because there are few experts with the knowledge to build highly complex AI systems. […]
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Forget KRACK Attack, 5 Year Old Encryption Bug Returns For Google And Microsoft
hile we were still finding it difficult to forget the Krack attack, a five-year-old bug has resurfaced in a new form to haunt Google and Microsoft. Known as ROCA (Return of Coppersmith’s Attack), the encryption key-related exploit is named after the Coppersmith’s attack. The ROCA hack: Vulnerable RSA Generation (CVE-2017-15361), developed by the researchers at_Centre […]
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Qualcomm Demonstrates Its First 5G Network With X50 Modems
ualcomm is nearing its march towards commercial availability of 5G with its recent announcements at its 4G/5G Summit._Cristiano Amon, executive vice president of Qualcomm Technologies, said that Qualcomm has achieved 5G data connection with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem chipset on the 28GHz mmWave spectrum. Qualcomm_published in its official OnQ blog that the 5G data […]
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KRACK Attack: Fix Released For Windows And Linux, Apple And Google Are Still Working
esterday’s news about the WPA2 vulnerabilities, known as KRACK, caused a situation of panic among the WiFi users on the internet. That’s roughly everyone. KRACK’s range of affected device includes Windows, Apple, Android, Linux, and so on. Indeed, a sense of satisfaction can be developed as the Krack attack isn’t that easy to implement even […]
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8 Best Android File Manager And File Explorer Apps
ndroid’s file manager app is a vital piece of software on the device. The user-visible file system allows you to browse files, downloads, manage storage space, move things around and lot more. Although some manufacturers pre-install an Android file manager app on their devices, they are not robust and lack many features compared to other […]
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KRACK Attack: 41% of Android Devices Affected And Easy To Hack
he website krackattacks.com is now live and provides details on the recently known_WPA2 exploit_proof-of-concept known as KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack). The KRACK attack works on_all modern protected WiFi networks against both WPA1 and WPA2, and against cipher suites including WPA-TKIP, AES-CCMP, and GCMP). The list of products affected by some variant of attack includes Android, […]
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Windows Subsystem For Linux Gets “Full Support” In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
sers of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, WSL for short, which allows users to run Linux on Windows 10 can feel happier. WSL is going to become a full-fledged_Windows 10 feature with the release of the Fall Creators Update on Tuesday (October 17). As we told you earlier, WSL on Windows 10 moved out of […]
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Russia Plans To Launch Its National Cryptocurrency Called “CryptoRuble”
lowly, but yes, governments_across the world are giving cryptocurrencies a place in their economy. Earlier, we heard about India in talks to launch their cryptocurrency called LakshmiCoin. Soon, there might be a Russian digital money called CryptoRuble as well. Russia’s Minister of Communications Nikolay Nikiforov dropped the word that President Vladimir Putin has_given a green […]
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Update: The first ever stable release of Pop!_OS is finally here. You can go ahead and download it from this link. Don’t forget to share your feedback. arlier this year in June, we reported that System76 is creating its own Linux distro called Pop!_OS. This development was preceded by Canonical’s announcement that Ubuntu will make […]
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Hack These Apps And Earn $1,000 — Bug Bounty Program Launched By Google And HackerOne
oogle has announced a bug bounty program called ‘Google Play Security Reward Program’ to detect flaws in Android apps. Security experts have the chance to win $1,000 by finding vulnerabilities in the apps included in the program. When a hacker finds vulnerabilities in an app, they have to report to the app developer. Once the […]
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Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Released With New Features — Download Torrents And ISO Files Here
hanks to the hard-working developers at Canonical, the latest stable release of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distros around, is now available for download. Even though the official release notes and mailing list announcements are nowhere to be seen, Ubuntu 17.10 download images are here. As you might be already knowing, this Ubuntu […]
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Truth Behind The Real And Fake Picture Of India From Space On Diwali Night
iwali, the festival of lights, is being celebrated today in India and other parts of the world. Fireworks, lighting lamps, candles, bulbs, etc., are an integral part of Diwali festival. Every year after Diwali, a colorful picture of India, as seen from space, is circulated on social networks. We are sorry to point out that […]
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How To Enable Speech Recognition on Windows 10; A Step By Step Tutorial
indows Speech Recognition was introduced in Windows Vista Operating System and allows a user to control a computer through voice commands, without the need of a keyboard or a mouse. With the help of speech recognition, users can dictate text within documents and e-mails, control the operating system user interface, move the mouse cursor, and […]
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Intel Aims To Conquer AI With Its New Family Of AI Chip Nervana
ntel has unveiled its_Nervana Neural Processor family (NNP) at the_WSJDLive global technology conference and they will_be ready for shipping by the end of 2017. The NNP family is not for the average PC but dedicated to Artificial Intelligence. Tech giants including Google, Facebook, and Apple are shifting their focus towards staying ahead of the line […]
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Surface Book 2 Launched By Microsoft — Brings The Power Of Desktop To Laptop
icrosoft has updated its Surface Book laptop and launched a more powerful, beefier Surface Book 2. It has been more than 2 years when Microsoft launched the original Surface Book and earned praises for its new foray into desktop hardware. Microsoft has called Surface Book 2 as the “most powerful Surface Book ever.” To me, […]
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Google’s Machine Learning Software Can Create Code Better Than The Researchers Who Made It
oogle’s_AutoML_system, which was introduced back in May, has recently produced machine-learning codes with higher efficiency than those made by the researchers themselves. Google developed AutoML to be an artificial intelligence that could help humans create other self-learning systems. AutoML was developed because there are few experts with the knowledge to build highly complex AI systems. […]
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Forget KRACK Attack, 5 Year Old Encryption Bug Returns For Google And Microsoft
hile we were still finding it difficult to forget the Krack attack, a five-year-old bug has resurfaced in a new form to haunt Google and Microsoft. Known as ROCA (Return of Coppersmith’s Attack), the encryption key-related exploit is named after the Coppersmith’s attack. The ROCA hack: Vulnerable RSA Generation (CVE-2017-15361), developed by the researchers at_Centre […]
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indows 10 users have started to receive the Fall Creators Update. But it seems life isn’t that pleasant for some after upgrading to the newest version of Windows 10. Users have reported that icons for some Windows 10 apps were nowhere to be seen in the Start Menu after installing the Fall Creators Update on […]
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How To Disable Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows 10
indows 8 and 10 come with a “driver signature enforcement” feature that imposes restrictions on driver installation. This_feature allows installation of drivers that are digitally signed by Microsoft. To install unsigned drivers, you have to disable driver signature enforcement. Moreover, disabling this feature becomes necessary if you are a developer and want to test a […]
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Upgrading To Ubuntu 17.10? — Keep These 3 Important Things In Mind
ast week, Canonical pushed the final, stable release of Ubuntu 17.10 Linux distribution. Even though it isn’t an LTS release, 17.10 doesn’t hesitate from bringing a whole set of big changes to the table. In case you are a Linux user, you might be knowing that this release is ditching Unity as a default desktop […]
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Windows 10 “TruePlay”: Microsoft Adds New Anti-Cheat Protection For Gamers
n case you’re a gamer, there are chances that you might be running Windows on your machine. In the recent years, Linux distros for gaming have made their presence felt, but they still have a lot of ground to cover. For game developers who wish to stop the cheaters from showing off their tricks during […]
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Pixel 2 Has Screen Burn-In Problem, Google Says They’re “Actively Investigating” The Report
ndroid Central has reported that their Pixel 2 XL review unit is having screen burn-in issues. That’s a bad thing for the latest made-by-Google flagship which was announced_earlier on October 4, ditching the headphone jack. Alex Dobie posted a view of the Pixel 2 screen burn-in on Twitter. The website points out that the screen […]
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What To Do When The Power Button Of Your Android Phone Is Broken?
damaged power button seems to be the end of the line for your device. But don’t worry, there are plenty of alternatives to keep your device in a working state even with a damaged power button. Not every method works for all devices. In this article, we have compiled a number of ways to deal […]
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“Linux On Galaxy” Is Bringing Your Favorite Linux Distros On Smartphones
echnology companies have worked in the past to let your smartphones work like desktop computers; Microsoft’s Continuum is the most notable effort in this direction. The latest attempt was made by Samsung. The company, with the launch of its flagship Galaxy S8, introduced the new DeX dock. By spending $150, one can get a familiar […]
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Hack These Apps And Earn $1,000 — Bug Bounty Program Launched By Google And HackerOne
oogle has announced a bug bounty program called ‘Google Play Security Reward Program’ to detect flaws in Android apps. Security experts have the chance to win $1,000 by finding vulnerabilities in the apps included in the program. When a hacker finds vulnerabilities in an app, they have to report to the app developer. Once the […]
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Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Released With New Features — Download Torrents And ISO Files Here
hanks to the hard-working developers at Canonical, the latest stable release of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distros around, is now available for download. Even though the official release notes and mailing list announcements are nowhere to be seen, Ubuntu 17.10 download images are here. As you might be already knowing, this Ubuntu […]
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n 2016, Mirai botnet shook the cybersecurity world with massive DDoS attacks that took down popular websites, online services, and hosting providers. As per a report from Check Point, a new botnet is evolving at a greater pace and more potential than Mirai. For those who don’t know, IoT Botnets are smart devices that get […]
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10 Best Android Photo Editor Apps
on’t you hate it when the photos you’ve clicked doesn’t seem right even after a dozen attempts? You may not like its brightness, contrast, orientation or, you may want to add something to make the photos look catchy. That’s when photo editors come to your rescue. They pack a lot of features and are on […]
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Who Contributes To Linux Kernel? How Has Its Development Evolved In Past 26 Years?
ny discussion involving the open source software cannot be completed without the mention of Linux kernel. This collaborative effort has become one of the most popular and successful open source development projects. If we talk about the current state, the Linux operating system runs 90% of the public cloud, has 62% embedded market share, and […]
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Android 8.1 O Developer Preview And Android Studio 3 With Kotlin Support Released: Download Here
oogle has announced the first Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview_(API Level 27) to give you a glimpse of what the next version of Android would offer. Earlier, it was speculated that Google might directly jump to Android P. But now we can expect_Android 8.1 Oreo to release sometime in December 2017. Android 8.1 gives more […]
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Linux Mint Is Killing Its KDE Edition, Debian-based LMDE 3 “Cindy” Is Coming
ast month, we told you that Linux Mint 18.3 will be codenamed Sylvia and gave you a preview of what features you should expect from the upcoming release. While there isn’t any specific release date fixed for Mint 18.3, we can expect to land somewhere in December 2017 with Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS base. Bye Bye, […]
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BIG NEWS!! Microsoft’s ‘Kinect’ Is Dead
inect is some serious piece of technology which debuted with Xbox 360. But, certainly, the device couldn’t achieve the bright future that Microsoft had originally hoped. Probably, Microsoft wasn’t that successful in shaping Kinect as an alternative to hard-core gaming that revolves around gamepads. Microsoft has stopped the production of the Kinect devices. However, the […]
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The Walking Dead S08 Torrents Have “Secret Watermarks” To Track Illegal Downloads
ust recently, The Walking Dead Season 8 was kicked off with the 100th episode of this zombie kill-fest. It could be watched legally on different networks. However, just like the rival Game of Thrones, TWD is also a victim of online piracy and the fans download the illegal torrents in large number. As per 2016’s […]
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Google Launches Gmail Add-ons For Android And Web — Here’s How You Can Get Them
arlier in March, Google announced at its I/O Developer Conference that they were working on add-ons for Gmail. Now Google is officially launching native Gmail add-ons support, which will be seamlessly available both on the web and Android platforms. Gmail Add-ons will allow the third party developers to integrate their services directly. There are plenty […]
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Anti Ransomware Feature Introduced In Windows 10 With Fall Creators Update
ith the rise of ransomware attacks like WannaCry, Petya, and Bad Rabbit, Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has brought “Controlled Folder Access” which can stop_ransomware exploits in a computer by blocking unauthorized access to folders. Controlled Folder Acess comes as a part of Windows Defender Exploit Guard and blocks_malicious executable files, scripts,_and DLLs from accessing […]
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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Attack Is On The Rise — Here’s What You Need To Know
ust months after Wannacrypt crippled the world in fear, a new ransomware has emerged across Europe and a few other places. This new ransomware is called Bad Rabbit; it uses brute-forcing NTLM login credentials in Windows and a bunch of other exploits to encrypt files on an affected computer. Victims of this ransomware are being […]
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PN services are being widely adopted nowadays, except for countries like China where the government either wants to control or wipe unmonitored VPNs from their existence. There aren’t many times that I have found myself in an urgent need to subscribe to a VPN service. Except for some occasions in the past when I had […]
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Google Won’t Allow You To Choose Country Domain For Google Search, Here Is How To Do It
ntil now, people have used country-specific domains to receive Google search results optimized for that particular region. For instance, it’s Google.co.in for India and Google.co.uk for the United Kingdom. Now, Google has announced a small change; they’ll now localize search results by default. So, if you’re in the US, you’ll get the country service for […]
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IBM’s First “In-Memory Computing” Architecture Will Speed Up Computers By 200 Times
n-Memory Computing refers to the storage of information in the RAM of dedicated servers instead of relational databases operating on slower disk drives. It isn’t limited to that; it’s an emerging concept that aims to replace the traditional von Neumann computer architecture which divides the computation and memory into two different devices. In traditional computers, […]
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Get Complete Control Over Your Android Phone With Coolmuster Android Assistant
s our phones have turned themselves into “smartphones,” they’ve lost their status as a basic communication device. Instead, they are powerful, portable mini-computers that are continuously playing a big part in our technologically advanced lives. This also makes us rely on them for all of our valuable data and needs. In such a situation, it […]
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6 Best Linux Music Players That Every User Must Try — (2017 Edition)
atching movies and playing music is one of the primary entertainment purposes served by our computers. So, when you move to a new operating system, it makes perfect sense if you look for useful media players. In the past, we’ve already told you about the best video players for Linux and, in this article, we’ll […]
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver — Release Date And Expected Features
ollowing the release of Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth announced that Ubuntu 18.04, which would be an LTS release, is going to be called “Bionic Beaver.” While Beaver refers to a large, amphibious rodent with smooth fur and sharp teeth, Bionic is an ode to the robotics and artificial body parts. We […]
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Mysterious “Foldable” Microsoft Hardware Could Release Sometime In 2018, Report Says
report published by Windows Central hints towards a foldable touchscreen device from Microsoft which is commonly known as “Andromeda”. It is being said that the rumored device would be similar to Microsoft Courier, a journal-like foldable device that never saw the daylight. The hardware, designed to fit in our pockets, is expected to release in […]
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Pixel 2 Problems: Google Promises 2-Year Warranty For Every Pixel 2 Phone
oogle’s second-gen Pixel devices haven’t had a good_start, with loads of issue surfacing even before the phones have landed in consumers hands. The most known of them are the Pixel 2 burn-in issue, and reports about color saturation. Now, the company has responded in a post made on the Pixel User Community forum. Mario Queiroz, […]
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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Uses NSA’s “EternalRomance” Exploit, Petya Connection Also Found
arlier this week, a new, widescale ransomware campaign was spotted by security solution firms. Named Bad Rabbit, this malware is spreading as a disguised Adobe Flash Player installer. After the installation, the files are encrypted and the victim is asked to pay the ransom. As per Cisco Talos, Bad Rabbit appears to be based on […]
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5 Easy Ways To Sign-in/Unlock Your Windows 10 PC
eeping your PC protected using some digital lock is more than a necessity nowadays. While most Windows users prefer the password-based sign-in method, there_are other different sign-in options and ways to unlock Windows 10. In the past, Fossbytes has written about various smart lock options on Android. Now, in this post, I would like to […]
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wo years back, looking at the Bitcoin prices, it was hard to believe that this cryptocurrency would cross $5,000 in near future. Today, the prices are increasing at an exponential pace and creating new records every fortnight. As per the latest update, Bitcoin has crossed the $6,500 mark and created a new record. As per […]
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19 Tips And Tricks To Make Android Faster And Improve Performance | Speed Up Android Phone
hat are the most common questions asked by Android users? Like, how to make Android faster? How to speed up my Android phone? Well, it’s every Android user’s dream that their phone defies all the limits of fluidity and quickness. But do you think it’s true? Could you make your Android phone faster than what […]
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Facebook Password-stealing Phishing Attack Hits Hard On Android And iOS Users
report coming from Finnish security firm F-Secure uncovers a Password-stealing phishing attack on the world’s biggest social network Facebook. According to the researcher_Fredric Vila, the attack was initially discovered when one of F-Secure’s employee got a message in Facebook Messenger from his friend. Along with some text, it contained a shortened URL disguised as a […]
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Plasma Mobile: Inside KDE’s Plan To Create A Full-featured Linux Smartphone Software
he Linux smartphone scenario has never been so exciting. Recently, Purism’s Librem 5 smartphone achieved its crowdfunding goal and scored partnerships from GNOME and KDE. On the other hand, postmarketOS is also showing some good promise. When KDE partnered with Purism, it announced that Plasma Mobile will be ready for the real world and integrate […]
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WhatsApp Readying Its First Ever Payment System
report by FactorDaily strengthens an earlier story by The Ken that the Facebook-owned_WhatsApp is developing a payment system. It will enable users to make payments from within the instant messaging app itself. India is the first market where the ambitious payment system is to be launched later this year. The company might probably call it […]
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iOS 11.1 Released: What Are New Features? How To Get iOS 11.1 On My iPhone Or iPad?
little more than a month after releasing the much-anticipated iOS 11 operating system for supported iPhones, iPads, and iPods, which brought exciting features like ARKit apps and games, Apple has shipped the first major feature update in the form of iOS 11.1. iOS 11.1 Features A major highlight of this feature update is a new […]
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126 Million People, 60 Protests, 1,100 Videos: How Russia Used Facebook And Google To Influence 2016 US Elections
series of events happened since last year has proved that internet needs to be taken seriously. There have been reports_that Russian government_impacted US Presidential elections. It has been known that various Russian government-backed actors tried to influence and disrupt US elections through multiple social networks and other platforms. Facebook is the most prominent of those, […]
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How To Edit PDF Text On Mac? (Contest)
e come across different types of files every day during work and play. While some of them are used for audio and video playback, others deal with different types of documents. Out of all the document file-types, PDF files are one of the most common ones. Most of you must be knowing that PDF stands […]
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How To Fix Blue Screen Of Death Error In Windows 10? | Get Rid Of The “STOP Error” In Windows
eeing a Windows 10 blue screen is not surprising to users anymore. The Blue Screen of Death, also known as STOP Error, is, in fact, the most famous death screens among many. Yes, there are red, green, yellow, etc. Our earlier posts had described_what the blue screen of death is, and the times when it […]
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Epic Fail: Microsoft Presenter Ditches Edge Browser During Live Demo And Installs Chrome
n case you haven’t set Microsoft Edge as your default web browser in Windows 10, the chances are that your OS would have suggested you to use Edge. But, how do you react when you find a Microsoft employee using Chrome during a live demo? The story goes like this: During an Azure presentation in […]
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hink of those lazy weekends when you just don’t want to move a muscle; or those lazy winter nights when you are comfortably enjoying a movie on your couch, and you wished you didn’t have to leave your comfort zone to change the volume or skip tracks. So, you may think, “Can I use my […]
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What Is MINIX? Is The World’s Most Used OS A Threat?
hat’s the most used operating system according to you? Maybe, it’s Windows. But what if I tell you that there is another name that many of us have heard the least, MINIX. So, what is MINIX? It is an operating system that Intel puts deep inside your computer. The Unix-like operating system was developed by […]
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Uber Releases Pyro: An Open Source Probabilistic Programming Language
t’s not hidden that apart from working to make its existing product better and bring a reliable transportation service to the users, Uber is also investing efforts in autonomous cars and artificial intelligence. To give something back to the developer community and improve their products, Uber has announced the open source release of Pyro. Pyro […]
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Google Fixes The KRACK WiFi Exploit For Android, Download OTA Now
oogle has released a new security patch to make Android devices fool-proof against the KRACK exploit which affected around 41% of Android devices. KRACK attack takes_advantage of critical WPA2 vulnerabilities which made almost every WiFi-compatible device weak against attacks. Back then, it was known that the KRACK attack Android fix would be coming in a […]
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Netflix Email Scam Hits Millions Of Binge Watchers — Here’s How To Spot It
our Netflix account will be suspended if you don’t update your billing information, says a personalized email from Netflix, which is a phishing attack. However, this is different from the one that targeted Netflix users earlier this year. The wholesale phishing spree was discovered by an Australian security firm called Mailguard last week, Deadline reports. […]
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Big News: Intel And AMD Are Teaming Up To Produce A New Laptop Chip With Radeon Graphics
ollowing the rumored attempts being made by Broadcom to acquire_Qualcomm for a whopping $130 billion, another news from the world of silicon is here to surprise us. Intel has announced that it’s working with AMD to launch a new series of processors. In its announcement, Intel called it an opportunity to create a thinner, lighter, […]
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How To Code Like The Top Programmers At NASA — 10 Critical Rules
he developers at NASA have one of the most challenging jobs in the programming world. They write code and develop mission-critical applications with safety as their primary concerns. In such situations, it’s important to follow some serious coding guidelines. These rules cover different aspects of software development like how a software should be written, which […]
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Broadcom Wants To Buy Apple’s Biggest Enemy For $130 Billion
f the proposed_deal comes to fruition, we could see the biggest tech deal of all time. Recent rumors have turned out to be true and the wireless chip maker Broadcom Corporation has placed a_bid of more than $100 billion to buy Qualcomm Inc. – known for their Snapdragon line of SoCs. In an announcement, Broadcom […]
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iPhone X Teardown By iFixit: Two Batteries And Double-Sided Circuit Board
f not for every smartphone, there is more excitement associated with teardown as compared to the release. The guys at iFixit don’t spare any device; they have to go under iFixit’s_screw. So, the recently released iPhone X is not an_exception. In fact, people have eagerly waited to see what’s inside Apple’s 10th iPhone anniversary celebration. […]
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Everything You Need To Know About ARP: Address Resolution Protocol
RP stands for Address Resolution Protocol. ARP is a protocol by which we find out the layer 2 address (link layer address or MAC address) associated with the IP address. Before we talk more about ARP, let us have a glance at the MAC address and layer 2. Layer 2 is also known as the […]
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echnology companies involved in desktop and mobile space have been trying hard to achieve a perfect sense of convergence. Microsoft has been doing it with the help of Continuum; Apple has its own approach to make the iPad workflow more PC-like. Along the same lines, Samsung launched the new DeX dock with its flagship Galaxy […]
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Ubuntu 18.04 Daily Builds Available For Download — A New Default Theme Is (Probably) Coming
he development of next Ubuntu LTS release, i.e., Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver (here’s the story behind codename), has started. It was preceded by Artful Aardvark that marked a shift from Unity to GNOME desktop environment. For LTS users, who are currently running 16.04, Bionic Beaver would be a landmark release. Daily Builds are here The […]
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What Is “Near Share” In Windows 10? How To Share Files Wirelessly Without 3rd-Party Software?
icrosoft released the Windows 10 Preview Build 17035 this week for Fast and Skip Ahead Insiders. The_latest Insider build includes new features_and improvements which will be a part of the upcoming Redstone 4, i.e., the successor to the recently launched Windows 10 Fall Creators Update._One of the highlights of this build is the feature called […]
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2,500+ Websites Are Now “Cryptojacking” To Use Your CPU Power And Mine Cryptocurrency
What is Cryptojacking? With the rise in the adoption of cryptocurrencies all around the world, the foul players on the web are also exploiting this opportunity to earn fraudulent_clicks. In the past few months, we have told you about different websites and browser extensions using Coinhive miners to use your CPU power without notifying you; […]
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Source Code For CIA’s Spying Tool Hive Released By Wikileaks: Vault 8
s a part of its Vault 7 series, in mid-April, Wikileaks dropped a leak that contained six new documents revealing a CIA malware control program called Hive. It was a back-end infrastructure designed by CIA to keep an eye on other malware implants. From November 9, Wikileaks has started a new series named Vault 8. […]
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Facebook Was Built To Exploit Bugs In Human Brain, Says Facebook ex-President
ean Parker brought his name to people’s lips after creating Napster. The entrepreneur was also an early investor and Facebook’s ex-President, but now he says he has become “something of a conscientious objector” on social media. At an Axios event in Philadelphia, Parker gave some tidbits on how companies like Facebook are ballooning_so much. That’s […]
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What Is ARP Spoofing? — Attacks, Detection, And Prevention
poofing is often defined as imitating (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect. Not in the real world but also in the computer networking world, spoofing is a common practice among notorious users to intercept data and traffic meant for a particular user. Though there are a lot of spoofing attacks known in […]
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Intel Is Working On Its Own High-end, Discrete Graphics Card To Challenge Nvidia And AMD
oon after announcing a partnership with AMD to create a new 8th Gen Core chip that’ll house an Intel CPU and AMD GPU, Intel has announced the appointment of Raja Koduri as Intel chief architect and senior vice president of new Core and Visual Computing group. He would also serve as general manager of a […]
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What Is Chia? — BitTorrent Inventor Announces His “Green” Bitcoin Competitor
hile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin might be all the rage today, they’re criticised for their heavy consumption of energy. The more energy you use with the help of a powerful hardware, the more cryptocurrency you can mine. Recently, a new hard fork named Bitcoin Gold was facilitated to address similar issues. Earlier this year in April, […]
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Pokemon GO Maker Announces “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” AR Game, Releasing In 2018
o you remember the success of Pokemon GO? Its maker, Niantic Labs, is among the companies which have leveraged the benefits of augmented reality to the fullest. The game topped the Google Play charts and even made people quit their jobs. Now, the American gaming company has announced their new AR game based on J.K. […]
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s modern technology keeps evolving, gadgets and services keep overwhelming us with new and_exciting features. On an average, people upgrade their smartphone once every two years. So, what to do with the old phone when you get a shiny new one? Selling is an option, but people often go for cheaper or mid-range devices rather […]
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iPhone X Sound Issue: Buzzing Or Crackling Speakers At High Volume?
hile Apple is struggling to maintain the demand for the brand-new iPhone X, it’s also having its share of issues that are causing it some headache. After last week’s iPhone X issues like the green line of death and cold weather, some users are experiencing a different set of problem. Some users have taken the […]
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Hackers Can Use Your Antivirus Software To Spread Malware
ow do you safeguard your computer from malicious stuff, by using an antivirus software? But what if the protector of your digital friend can’t be trusted? A new exploit called AVGator is created by an Austra-based security consultant named Florian Bogner. Many AV software provide_functionality to quarantine files, but the users can restore the quarantined […]
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Linux Kernel 4.14 LTS Released: Check Out The New And Best Features
ast month, in September, Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman confirmed on his blog Linux kernel 4.14 as the next LTS kernel, which will_be supported for at least two years; this number has recently been increased to six years. As a result, the development cycle of Linux 4.14 got a week longer than usual and we […]
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This Microsoft Mouse Can Control Three PCs At The Same Time
icrosft’s Surface Precision Mouse is close to its release next week. The reason why this Surface Mouse successor is_special_because it solves one big problem in our lives by controlling up to three PCs at the same time. Yeah, you heard that right. Switching between different computers on your desk is as simple as shifting the […]
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Bill Gates Is Creating His Own “Futuristic Smart City”
hat would you do if you have like billions of dollars in your pocket? Probably, you might think of creating your own city of the future. According to an Arizona-based investment firm Belmont Partners, one of Bill Gates’ investment firms has spent $80 million to buy a massive chunk of land spread across 25,000 acres. […]
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ICMP: Error Reporting And Query Fetching Messages
here are so many protocols out there in the computer networks world which focus on the QoS and improving data transmission quality and quantity. There is another protocol known as ICMP which can be seen as the auxiliary protocol supporting other important protocols in the internet protocol suite. ICMP, which stands for Internet Control Message […]
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6 Best Android Video Player Apps
emember the days of 3GP videos? Gone are the days when we had to convert a video to low-quality file formats to view it in our mobile. Nowadays, video players take advantage of new generation hardware in our smartphones and can play almost all video file formats. Although there is a default video player in […]
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“WTF” iPhone X Issues: Green Line Of Death And Cold Weather Freezing
hile Apple enthusiasts are struggling to get their hands on the newly released iPhone X, which is in a limited demand. Apart from working to maintaining the phone’s demand, Apple is also facing some iPhone X issues and some of them are very weird. “Green line of death” issue The first issue deals with a […]
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How To Safeguard Your Phone Against Spyware
Safeguarding Your Phone Against Spying Apps That prevention is better than cure is a maxim that holds true in everything. If you want to protect your phone against spy apps, you have to engage your protective gear and do what you should to keep off the spying. But how do you protect your phone from […]
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ith the ever-increasing dependence on cloud-based services like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc., the usage of physical data transfer devices like external hard drives and USB drives is decreasing. However, in many situations, and for many people, it’s still the fastest and most dependable way of transferring data. When you think of a USB drive, the […]
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BlackArch Linux Distro For Ethical Hacking Drops 32-bit Support
lackArch, one of the most popular Linux distros for ethical hacking and penetration testing, has dropped the support for systems based on 32-bit architecture. The announcement of this change was made on project’s Twitter handle and official_website, as reported by Softpedia. The announcement says:_“Following 9 months of deprecation period, support for the i686 architecture effectively […]
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Apple HomePod Speaker Will Arrive Early Next Year
fter trying out a new experience with the full-screen iPhone X, if you were waiting for the Apple HomePod smart speakers, you might have to wait a little longer. Originally unveiled during WWDC 2017 and slated to arrive in December, these smart speakers have now been delayed. Apple HomePod will compete with the likes of […]
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First 5G Demo In India Conducted By Ericsson: 5.7Gbps Throughput & Ultra-low Latency
arlier today, we told you about Intel’s ongoing efforts in the field of 5G communication technology and how Apple is also planning to use an Intel chip in the future 5G smartphones. Other companies leading the research in this area are Qualcomm, Nokia, Ericsson, etc. In India, Ericsson has partnered with Bharti Airtel for bringing […]
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Ubuntu News: Get Firefox Quantum Update Now; Ubuntu 18.04 New Icon Theme Confirmed
Updating to Firefox Quantum in Ubuntu Earlier this week, Mozilla earned big praises in the tech world for launching its next-generation Firefox Quantum 57.0 web browser. The browser claims to be faster and better than market leader Google Chrome. Now, Firefox Quantum is available for all supported Ubuntu versions from the official repositories. The Firefox […]
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Intel Makes Its “First 5G Phone Call” — Apple Might Use Intel Chips For Future “5G iPhones”
ntel has tied its shoelaces to run faster in the 5G race. Afterall, they have to be against competitors like Qualcomm which demoed their_5G modem last month. The next-gen of wireless communication is pegged to benefit users with multi-gigabit speed without any cables. In fact, it might remove internet cables from our lives at maximum […]
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Here’s How People Can Read Your Deleted WhatsApp Messages — Curse This Flaw
couple of weeks back, WhatsApp delighted_its community of 1 billion users by introducing the option to delete or send their WhatsApp messages within a 7-minute window. The happiness hasn’t lasted longer due to a flaw, spotted by Android Jefe, that allows people to read the WhatsApp messages even after they’re deleted by the sender. The […]
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Uninstall “Windows Movie Maker” Scam Right Now, Third Biggest Threat Spotted By ESET
icrosoft has abandoned their simple free video editing software and introduced Story Remix. But still, there are people on the planet who have contributed to around 10 million Google searches for the keywords “movie maker” and “windows movie maker.” Microsoft officially removed Windows Movie Maker from their download website in January. Earlier, the free video […]
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Elon Musk Launches All-Electric Tesla Semi Truck And “Fastest Production Car” Roadster 2
fter much anticipation, Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new electric semi truck in Hawthorne in an invite-only event. Aptly named Tesla Semi, this truck accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds. With 80K lbs load, which is also its maximum capacity, it’ll be able to touch the same mark in twenty seconds. Talking about […]
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Windows 10 Build 17040 Released For Fast Ring Insiders: Many Fixes + Minor Features
indows 10 Build 17040 is now out for Insiders in the Fast ring. The latest Windows Insider Build mostly targets minor changes, bug fixes, and highlights problems. But still, there are a couple of new changes which might gather your attention. Shape-writing input for touch keyboards now supports wide touch keyboards in Build 17040. The […]
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while back, there were articles circulating about the “World’s Cheapest Laptop,” but they really weren’t accurate. The PINEBOOK_weighs in at $89USD for the 11″ model and $99USD for the 14″ model. But, can a sub-$100 laptop, new or used, really be worth it? It would almost be unanymously be argued not, but the PINEBOOK_makes a […]
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7 Best Android Office Apps To Meet Your Productivity Needs
ffice application is an essential suite that allows you to create powerful spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc., on a smartphone. Moreover, Android office apps come with cloud integration so that you can directly access the reports from the cloud, edit them, or save them online. To meet the productivity need of Android users, the Play Store […]
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Microsoft Plans The Future Of “Mind-Reading Computers”
f a bunch of recently published patents are to be believed, we might end up seeing machine learning-powered mind reading computers from Microsoft in the future. In the patents, spotted by MSPU, the company talks about human-computer interfaces to read brain singles and use the data to change the state of a computer or application. […]
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Bug Or Feature? — Facebook Removes Delete Post Option From Desktop Website
s Facebook enjoys an unchallenged position in the world of social networks, it keeps trying out new features in its web interface and mobile without any fear of losing the user base. Who can forget the company’s act of removing Messenger from the mobile apps and pushing it down the throat of users as a […]
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Intel Is Ending Legacy BIOS Support By 2020 In Favor Of UEFI Class 3
uring the mid-90s, Intel realized that IBM BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) style firmware interface had many limitations. As a result, Intel pushed the development of EFI specifications and contributed to the Unified EFI Forum. While Intel continues to license the EFI specs,_the UEFI specs are owned by the forum. While modern PCs do ship with […]
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This AI Invents Your Dresses Like A Fashion Designer, Learns Fashion Sense
nother job that AI might take in the future could be of fashion designers. If the AIs could compete with humans when we talk about fashion sense, it= seems, the future isn’t too far. A new artificial intelligence system has been created by the researchers from University of California, San Diego, and Adobe Research. The […]
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Bitcoin Price Crosses $8,000 To Reach A New All-time High
eople might have different opinions about Bitcoin and its future, but this digital currency doesn’t know how to slow down. The price of Bitcoin is up more than 26% this month itself. As a result, Bitcoin crossed $8,000 on Sunday. As per CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Price Index, the price of Bitcoin jumped to $8,101 at around_20:00 […]
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BlackArch Linux Distro For Ethical Hacking Drops 32-bit Support
lackArch, one of the most popular Linux distros for ethical hacking and penetration testing, has dropped the support for systems based on 32-bit architecture. The announcement of this change was made on project’s Twitter handle and official_website, as reported by Softpedia. The announcement says:_“Following 9 months of deprecation period, support for the i686 architecture effectively […]
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Apple HomePod Speaker Will Arrive Early Next Year
fter trying out a new experience with the full-screen iPhone X, if you were waiting for the Apple HomePod smart speakers, you might have to wait a little longer. Originally unveiled during WWDC 2017 and slated to arrive in December, these smart speakers have now been delayed. Apple HomePod will compete with the likes of […]
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ou must have seen Google Play Services on your Android device. This app has been sitting on our Android devices since the days of Android KitKat. But it doesn’t show up in the app drawer. You might have thought, “What is the use of Google Play services,” or “What happens if I uninstall Google Play […]
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BlackArch Linux 2017.11.24 Available For Download — 50+ New Hacking Tools And Kernel 4.13.12
erived from Arch Linux, BlackArch calls itself a complete Linux distribution for penetration testing and security research. The ethical hacking enthusiasts also have the option to convert their existing Arch installations in BlackArch Linux. In our list of best ethical hacking operating systems, this distro enjoys a good ranking. The dedicated team behind this project […]
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Jeff Bezos’ Net Worth Crosses $100 Billion
s a result of the jump in Amazon’s shares by more 2 percent due to Black Friday sales, founder Jeff Bezos’ net worth has crossed the magical $100 billion mark–that’s_100,000,000,000 dollars! Bezos, 53, is the first billionaire to reach this mark since 1999. Back then, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit this mark, according to Bloomberg. […]
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Watching NSFW Sites? Microsoft Edge May Automatically Turn On Incognito Mode
robably, this new Microsoft patent is what many people might have secretly wanted for years. Titled “Automation of Browsing Mode Switching,” the patent details a feature that could allow a web browser, such as Microsoft Edge, to turn on Private Mode automatically when it detects an “objectionable” website being browsed. Almost every web browser comes […]
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Massive Intel ME Bugs Threaten Millions Of Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Panasonic, Fujitsu Computers
he downsides of the Intel ME chips have already alarmed the security community. The recent addition to the threat was revealed in the security advisory published by Intel earlier this week. After doing an in-depth security review of their products, Intel found a pool of eight critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities affecting Intel Management Engine (ME), […]
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GameShell Is An Open Source And Linux-powered Retro Game Console That You’ll Love
etro, handheld game consoles are all the rage these days, primarily due to affordable hacker boards and Linux-based operating systems that act as a great companion to the hardware. Clockwork’s GameShell is one such retro console. GameShell’s Kickstarter page describes it as “the world’s first modular, portable game console with a GNU/Linux embedded OS.” I’m […]
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Ethereum Price Crosses $400 To Reach An All-Time High
ollowing the footsteps of Bitcoin, Ethereum cryptocurrency has been increasing at a rapid pace in the past few days. As a result of this rise, Ethereum has crossed the $400 mark to reach an all-time high price of $414.90. As per Coinmarketcap data, currently, this digital coin is trading at $408. Earlier this month,_Ethereum faced […]
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Elon Musk Has Finished Building World’s Largest Li-Ion Battery, Wins Bet
t turns out, a man who aims to put people on Mars doesn’t say things just like that. In July, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bet on Twitter to the Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes that he could give Australia a 100MW Li-ion battery in just 100 days. Tesla has created the world’s largest battery […]
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Udemy Black Friday Sale: Get ANY Course Just For $10
he year’s biggest sales, thanks to Black Friday 2017, is here. This occasion also marks the biggest sale for Udemy, one of the most popular marketplaces for online courses. This mega sale is already live on the website. This sale will end on November 28th. At the moment, all course are selling for $10. The […]
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Hey, Coders! Google India Is Offering 130,000 Free Developer Scholarships — Here’s How To Apply
n September, Google announced a partnership with Udacity and Bertelsmann_and offered 75,000 Android and web scholarships. While these scholarships covered_nanodegree programs like Front-End Web Developer, Mobile Web Specialist, Android Basics Nanodegree and Android Developer, they were limited to_Europe,_Russia, Egypt, Israel, or Turkey. Now, keeping in mind the potential of growing Indian developer and startup community, […]
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f you keep a close eye on the cybersecurity world, you must be knowing about Necurs botnet, which is one of the biggest botnets this world has seen. It’s known for playing a major role in spreading Locky ransomware and Dridex banking trojan. Over the course of past one year, it has expanded this list […]
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Firefox Quantum Vs Chrome – Who’s The New Boss?
ozilla has worked for years to give back the stardom their open source web browser lost with the release of Google Chrome. Firefox’s revival journey started with the addition of multiprocess earlier_this year, followed by the head-to-toe overhaul of Firefox which now uses Project Neon as its new face. Firefox 57 is hailed as a […]
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First Intel Core i9 Laptop Processor On Its Way For Early 2018, Leaked Details Reveal
he name Core i9 was first seen on Intel’s product catalog earlier this year with the release of the X Series CPUs. Now, what’s new in the rumor mill is the details of new Intel chips, thanks to the benchmarking tool Aida64’s release notes. It’s believed that a mobile version of the Intel Core i9 […]
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Linux Mint 18.3 Cinnamon And MATE Editions Released — Download Torrent & ISO Files Here
fter the release of Linux Mint 18.2 in June, the developers of this user-friendly operating system have just shipped Mint 18.3 “Sylvia.” Linux Mint 18.3 is a long-term release that’ll remain supported until 2021. It’s powered by Linux kernel 4.10 and Ubuntu 16.04 package base. 18.3 comes with obvious refinements, fixes, and new features. Also […]
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How To Check Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrency Prices From Linux Terminal?
f you’re a Linux user, there are good chances that you might be knowing how to use the command line interface to get the most out of your machine. There are many fun tools for Linux terminal that make working on the same even more interesting. Today, I’m going to tell you how to check […]
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Recover Your Lost Data Using MobiKin Doctor for Android
hile Apple keeps getting the majority of profit share of the smartphone market, Android smartphones continue to enjoy an unparalleled popularity among the masses due to their user-friendliness and cheaper price. For about half the price of an iPhone, you can grab an Android flagship and enjoy top-notch specifications. Due to this popularity, Android has […]
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Researchers Are Now Close To “Quantum Encrypted Internet”
undamentally proven security systems are important, in fact, they are almost the need of the hour as the hackers are becoming advanced by the tick of the clock. The rise of quantum computing would give them more power to crack open the existing encryption systems. So, quantum encryption is now a part of geek-talks across […]
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Ex-Facebook Engineer Creates Wikipedia Dark Web Version
ikipedia, the internet’s free encyclopedia is accessible on the dark web. But, it isn’t track-proof as the traffic has to go outside the boundaries of the Tor network. Now, we have an unofficial dark web version that can help netizens use Wikipedia without someone spying on them–thanks to the ex-Facebook engineer Alec Muffet who has […]
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Linux Champion Munich Will Spend €50 Million On Windows 10 Switchover
he Linux love affair of the German City of Munich, which decided to favor Linux in 2003, is finally over. The city has officially cleared the plan to bring back Windows 10 on about 29,000 PCs. In 2003, when the city decided to switch to a Linux-based desktop called LiMux and other open source software, […]
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Bitcoin Price Crosses $10,000 For The First Time
Update: 28 Nov, 2017 (5:00 PM IST) As a result of favorable trading conditions and market sentiments, Bitcoin has managed to cross the magical $10,000 mark for the first time. As per Coinmarketcap’s data, this digital currency is currently trading at $10,019. It would be interesting to note the final Bitcoin price by December end. […]
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e can find many people glued to a small electronic device here and there. One of them might be ourselves. There could be more than ten reasons why people use a smartphone, but a recent study might make people think about ditching their digital friends altogether. A study conducted by the researchers at Korea Universty […]
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How To Search DuckDuckGo From Terminal Using ‘ddgr’?
f you talk to a developer or sysadmin, you’ll realize the importance of command line while working on a Unix-like operating system. In many cases, command line interface lets you access the lower levels of your machine. As a result, there is an abundance of Linux commands that you can use to take control of […]
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How To Mine Cryptocurrency Using Your Tesla For Free? This Guy Did It
ryptocurrencies are the new money, and many websites are trying to mine them through people’s web browser. In some cases, the crypto mining continues even when people close their web browser. And why not? Everyone would want it when the prices of Bitcoin have surged past $10,000. After taking suggestions from Tesla Owners group user, […]
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Qualcomm Is Looking To Get Apple’s iPhone X And iPhone 8 Banned
he ongoing legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm continues to get messier. The new suit filing (PDF) from Qualcomm aims to ban iPhone X and iPhone 8 models in the US. The company has accused Cupertino of violating a total of 16 patents. Prior to this development, on November 29th, Apple sued Qualcomm over Snapdragon […]
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PHP 7.2 And Kotlin 1.2 Programming Languages Released
Kotlin 1.2 Moving to Kotlin–the latest programming language to get official Android support. JetBrains announced Kotlin 1.2 and called it a major release which will let the devs reuse code between JVM and JS. The release announcement states that now one can write the business logic of an app once and reuse for the backend, […]
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8 Best Secure And Encrypted Messaging Apps For Android & iOS
illions of people exchange message all over the world every day. But, how many people know what happens to a message once they send it? Is it being intercepted by any third-party users? Well, the truth is, we live in an age of internet surveillance and data logging. Agencies and organizations often want access to […]
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Google Launches Datally To Save Mobile Data In Android
here are already a plethora of data saving apps for Android smartphones. Now, Google has just launched their app, called Datally, that saves precious mobile data on Android devices. Google was testing the data saving app in the Philippines. The company says that the app can understand people’s data usage patterns and suggest ways to […]
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deepin 15.5 Linux Distro Released — Get A Beautiful And Easy-to-use Linux Experience
fter much anticipation, the deepin project has finally pushed the latest version of deepin Linux distro, i.e., deepin 15.5. Following its design philosophy, deepin continues to bring an attractive and easy to use desktop experience to the open source enthusiasts. These capabilities have helped this OS to find a good place on our lists of […]
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75% Android Apps Track Users With 3rd Party Tools, Says Study
_combined study conducted by a_French research organization Exodus Privacy and the Privacy Lab, Yale University concludes that around 3 out of every 4 Android apps track users in some way, using third-party trackers. While, what one might initially assume, the tracking may not be evil but for advertising, behavior analytics, location tracking, etc. Exodus Privacy […]
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Top 10 Common Hacking Techniques You Should Know About
Short Bytes: Using simple hacks, a hacker can know about your personal unauthorized information which you might not want to reveal. Knowing about these common hacking techniques like phishing, DDoS, clickjacking etc., could come handy for your personal safety. nethical hacking can be called an illegal activity to get unauthorized information by modifying a system’s […]
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Even without the revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and others, it was known to many that different governments across the world had been long involved in the act of mass surveillance. To deal with this privacy trade-off, a New York-based programmer named Denver Gingerich has worked hard to develop an open source cellular […]
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Windows 10 Bug Exposing Users To Security Threats If They Delay Windows Updates
hen Windows 10 arrived, doing away with Windows Updates seemed like an impossible task. But later, with FCU, Microsoft added the functionality to delay Windows 10 updates by up to 365 days. This feature is helpful in the case of Windows 10 machines in corporate environments which have to be verified for software compatibility before […]
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7 Best Android Keyboard Apps To Enhance Your Typing: 2017 Edition
ost Android users usually rely on the default keyboard app that comes pre-installed on the device. However, there are countless options for third-party Android keyboard app on the Google Play Store. These alternative keyboard apps come with fun themes, new features, advanced swiping options, and highly customizable layouts. When it comes to a third-party keyboard […]
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ExpressVPN Review 2017: A VPN For Fast Streaming And Strong Encryption
n the past, you might have read the in-depth review of NordVPN on Fossbytes. But one needs to consider more than one or two names before choosing a VPN service and investing their money. In this article, I’d like to post a review of the VPN service called ExpressVPN. It stands in third place in […]
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Google’s AI Creates Its Own AI That Beats The Performance Of Other Human-made Models
arlier this year in May, Google unveiled a new approach to A.I. development that was called AutoML, which stood for Auto-machine learning. As the name suggests, this approach allowed an AI to get involved in the development of another and eliminate the need for any human engineer. Google calls it a means to make machine […]
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Artist Reveals The Hidden Power Of Microsoft Excel We Didn’t Know
t’s time we should stop underestimating the real potential of software and apps. If you weren’t convinced by the MS Paint masterpieces created by Pat Hines, what this artist did using Excel will definitely blow your mind. Japan-based Tatsuo Horiuchi has perfected MS Excel — the software that for a long has time has been […]
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Why Does USB Only Fit One Way? Why Wasn’t It Originally Designed To Be Reversible?
f you’re alive and breathing, there’s no way you can escape from the world of electronic devices and wires. A big part of our experience of dealing with these cables and computers also involves a lot of ports, which are, primarily, some kind of USB ports. It was in 2014 when USB 3.1 Type-C connector […]
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Researchers Create Magnesium-Ion Batteries That Don’t Explode
hat’s that one thing about Li-ion batteries that threatens many people? These batteries, used in a variety of electronic devices and EVs, can explode because they house liquid electrolyte which helps the charge travel between cathode and anode, making them flammable. Thankfully, all of that might change in the future, and we may not see […]
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Robots Will Steal 800 Million Jobs In Next 13 Years: Report
ccording to a new report by consultancy group McKinsey, as many as 800 million people will be losing their jobs 2030 due to increasing automation and robotics in different kinds of workplaces. The report is titled_Jobs lost, jobs gained: Workforce transitions in a time of automation (PDF). This is not surprising, given the fact that […]
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Google Reveals 2017’s Best Android Apps, Games, Movies, TV Shows, Songs
ontinuing their annual routine, Google has released their ‘Best of’ lists for the year 2017 (Check out best of 2016 here). These lists are made for different categories including apps, games, movies, tv shows, and more. The most downloaded Android game of the year is Super Mario Run which helped Nintendo repeat the success of […]
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couple of months ago, Reddit announced its plans to stop sharing its main website’s open source code base. The website gave a number of reasons, which weren’t welcomed by the open source community. So, we’ve decided to prepare a list of some free and open source Reddit alternatives that you can give a try. Some […]
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Google’s AlphaZero AI Masters Chess In Just 4 Hours, Defeats World’s Best Chess Program
he chess-computing relationship is as old as computer science itself. Pioneers like Babbage, Turing, and von Neumann worked to create hardware and algorithms_to analyze and play chess. It’s also the most widely-studied game in the history of artificial intelligence. Google’s DeepMind has a great track record when it comes to beating humans at board games; […]
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Snapdragon 845 Announced: 25% Faster CPU, 30% Faster Graphics, 4K HDR Recording
t the Snapdragon Technology Summit, Qualcomm_announced their new top-of-the-line SoC Snapdragon 845. The company says that the new Snapdragon is around 25% faster than its predecessors with the help of the octa-core Kryo 385 CPU clocked at 2.80GHz. The chip, based on ARM Cortex, is built using Samsung’s 2nd Gen 10nm LPP fabrication process and […]
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Lightweight Distro Puppy Linux 7.5 “Xenialpup” Released — Download Now
f you take a look at our popular list of lightweight Linux distros, you’ll realize that Puppy Linux has found a place near the top. Packaged in small size, this Linux distro is known for its ability to be built using the packages from other distros like Ubuntu and Slackware. To help you revive your […]
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This Guy Dumped 7,500 Bitcoins Worth $100 Million, Now Digging Landfill Site
hat could have been a wealthy fortune for a British man has turned into a task that now requires an extensive amount of hard work. A Newport-based IT worker James Howells claims that he mistakenly dumped his hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoins back in mid-2013. Howells might have started to regret his mistake even more […]
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The Reason Why This 20-year-old Hacker Breached Uber Will Make You Feel Bad For Him
n November, Uber CEO Dara_Khosrowashahi revealed that the company’s third-party server was compromised in October 2016 and the details of about 57 million customers were leaked. This information was made public after a report from Bloomberg claimed that Uber made a $100,000 payoff_to destroy the hacked data. In a related development, it has now been […]
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Learn How To Build Secure Networks Using Python In 28+ Hrs With This Coding Bundle
part from being one of the easiest programming languages to start your coding journey, Python is also known to be a powerful and versatile language. This enables it to find applications at various places and woo developers. One such important area is computer networks and security, which you can master with the help of our […]
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Fappening 2017: Private Pictures Of WWE Diva Maria Kanellis Leaked
n early November, we came across reports of the leak of explicit pictures of WWE Divas JoJo, Maria Kanellis, and Paige. The cybercriminals have struck back and targetted Maria Kanellis once again. As reported by Softpedia, a new batch of her NSFW pictures have been published on various notorious websites, which have indulged_themselves in such […]
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Google Releases Android 8.1 Oreo — Activates Pixel 2’s “Secret” Visual Core Chip
fter shipping two developer previews, Google has finally pushed the Android 8.1 Oreo release. In a blog post, Google called it another important step in its AI-first mobile platform for all users and devices. Android 8.1 brings the Neural Networks API, which is hardware accelerated machine learning runtime. It’ll support machine learning capabilities in apps. […]
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PPP (Point to Point Protocol): Components And Characteristics You Should Know About
Often termed as “PPP,” point to point protocol is a data link layer protocol which is used to set up a_direct connection between two networking nodes. Below are some of the characteristics of PPP: Characteristics of Point to Point Protocol As mentioned in the beginning, PPP resides at the layer two of the OSI model. […]
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etting a_well-crafted Linux course to learn about how things work can be fun and help people land on jobs with fat paychecks._Becuase in the last several years, Linux distros have emerged as a more prominent contender in front of other well-known operating systems like Windows and macOS. What most of us don’t know is, for […]
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10 Best Hacking Movies You Need To Watch In 2018
n this age of smartphones and computers, the electronic devices have become our true companions. For technology enthusiasts and geeks, this is even truer. However, there are only a handful of movies that showcase the geek and hacker culture in a true sense. In this article, I’ve tried to compile my favorite and best hacking […]
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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): Know Operation Basics of This Network Protocol
TP, which stands for Spanning Tree Protocol, is a network layer protocol that helps in building a logical loop-free topology for the ethernet networks. Many enhanced versions of STP kept on coming into the market with time, bringing new improvements to this protocol: STP / 802.1D (Original STP) PVST+ (Cisco improvements of STP, adding a […]
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Microsoft Pushes Emergency Patch For ‘Critical’ Malware Protection Engine Flaw
icrosoft has fixed a critical remote code execution bug (CVE-2017-11937) in the Malware Protection Engine that finds its home in a variety of products, including Windows Defender (Windows 8 and above) and Microsoft Security Essentials. According to a security advisory, the flaw leads to a memory corruption error when a specially crafted file is scanned […]
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Windows “Process Doppelgänging” Attack Fools Major Anti-Virus Software #BlackHatEurope
t the BlackHat Europe 2017 conference, security researchers from enSilo demonstrated a new code injection attack for Windows OS called “Process_Doppelganging.” The attack method can be used to bypass even updated modern AV software and execute malicious codes that are already known to security companies. The same is done by making fishy things look like […]
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“Fast And Light” Peppermint 8 Respin Released — Download This Linux Distro Here
he combination of regular desktop programs and cloud-based infrastructure is something that sets Peppermint OS apart from the endless crop of Linux distributions. It also finds a place on our popular list of best lightweight operating systems for older computers. The latest version of this lightweight operating system was recently made available in the form […]
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Hackers Turn On “GOD MODE” To Hack Intel ME Chip Like A Boss #BlackHatEurope
s promised earlier, the researchers from the Russian security firm Positive Technologies have revealed how they managed to hack Intel’s Management Engine chip, running the MINIX OS, which has become famous overnight. At the BlackHat Europe conference in London, the researchers Mark Ermolov and Maxim Goryachy disclosed (PDF) stack buffer overflow bugs (CVE-2017-5705, CVE-2017-5706, CVE-2017-5707) […]
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Nvidia Launches Titan V GPU To Turn Your PC Into An AI Supercomputer
f you’re looking for the best and top-of-the-line PC products from Nvidia, you need to go for Titan. The latest release from this lineup is Titan V GPU, which is designed to bring tons of power to the people who are interested in dealing with machine learning applications. As per Nvidia’s claims, it is the […]
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Google’s AlphaZero AI Masters Chess In Just 4 Hours, Defeats World’s Best Chess Program
he chess-computing relationship is as old as computer science itself. Pioneers like Babbage, Turing, and von Neumann worked to create hardware and algorithms_to analyze and play chess. It’s also the most widely-studied game in the history of artificial intelligence. Google’s DeepMind has a great track record when it comes to beating humans at board games; […]
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ith the release of iOS 11, Apple has brought AR to millions of people._Apple has done this with the help of ARKit, which is a new framework that has allowed developers to create_augmented reality experiences. Slowly AR-based iOS applications are making their way into the App Store. In this article, I’ll be sharing few AR […]
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Intel Adding ‘Hardware Lock’ To Prevent ME Chip Hacking In Future
hile you might be thinking about the ways to get rid of the secret (flawed) ME chip Intel puts insider its processors, the silicon giant has announced their plans to prevent the ME chip from getting hacked in the future. A few days_back, the researchers form Positive Technologies described how they broke into Intel_Management Engine. […]
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All You Need To Know About Intel Pentium Silver And Celeron Chips: Gemini Lake Is Here
arlier this month, Qualcomm partnered with Microsoft to bring Windows 10 on ARM, powered by Snapdragon 835 chips. These devices made low-cost, high-battery life, and “Always Connected” features their selling point. It goes without saying that it concerns market leader Intel, who is facing tough competition from the likes of Nvidia and Qualcomm. For the […]
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What Is Litecoin? How Has It Beaten Bitcoin’s Growth To Reach All-time High?
efore knowing about Litecoin and its exponential growth, I’d like to tell you about the term “Altcoin.” As its name tries to give away (alt + coin), altcoins are the alternative digital coins that mushroomed on the scene after Bitcoin’s success. This was inevitable. A notable feature of all the altcoins is that they try […]
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Most Popular Android Versions In December 2017 (Always Updated List)
Short Bytes: Every month, Google releases the Android versions usage share data on its developer portal. This data can give us a rough estimate of the most popular Android versions for the month. According to the Android usage share for December, Android Marshmallow is still the most popular version of the Android operating system. he […]
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World’s First Phone With “In-Display Fingerprint Sensor” Arriving At CES 2018
any of us thought Apple would do it with their 2017 flagship. But the world’s first smartphone, possibly from_a major brand, with a fingerprint sensor_built under the screen, is scheduled to be demoed at CES 2018 in January. The technology behind the new fingerprint sensor is developed by Synaptics who prefer to call it Clear […]
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How To Enable New & Built-In Windows 10 OpenSSH Client?
s using and configuring an SSH shell is very easy on any Linux or macOS machine, these operating systems have been a popular choice among developers and sysadmins. In recent times, Microsoft has tried to change its attire and tried to lure developers with the help of new features like Bash on Ubuntu on Windows […]
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ROBOT Attack: 19-Year-Old Bug Returns With More Power To Target Facebook & Paypal
team of security researchers has developed a modified version of the decryption attack first revealed in 1998 by cryptographer Daniel Bleichenbacher. The attack can compromise a website’s RSA encryption by decrypting the data using the private key of the TLS server. It was possible because of the vulnerability present in the RSA algorithm used in […]
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Android 8.1 Features – Here Is What You Need To Know
t’s almost a week since Google announced Android 8.1 which is their next big update after the release of Android Oreo back in August. Just like every new Android release, the Google-made Pixel and Nexus are the first devices to receive the update. Google has started pushing the update slowly to devices including Pixel, Pixel […]
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2018 CompTIA Security Certification Bundle: Your 57-Hour Track To Pass IT Certification Exams
n today’s IT and tech industry, certifications play a major role as an easy and dependable means for an employer to judge your proficiency level. You might be knowing that CompTIA certifications can help you qualify for a variety of IT and security-related jobs. To help you out, Fossbytes Academy is offering “The 2018 CompTIA […]
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f you’re a regular Windows user, it’s next to impossible that you haven’t heard about the web browser named Internet Explorer. In fact, chances are high almost every Windows users might have opened_IE at least one in their digital lifetime because some stubborn website only supported IE. It’s a known fact that many people hated […]
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Become A White Hat Hacker In 2018 With This Pay What You Want Bundle
re you also searching for a good course on ethical hacking and penetration testing? The year 2018 is about to arrive and white hat hackers can easily make a good career with grand salary figures. The rise of technology has also opened the doors for evil minds to take advantage of the vulnerabilities that exist […]
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Face Palm: Windows 10 Bundled A Password Manager That Exposed Your Saved Passwords
bout 16 months ago, a Google Project Zero researcher found a critical bug in a password manager named Keeper. The bug allowed Keeper to inject its trusted UI into untrusted web pages with a content script. This allowed websites to steal user passwords using techniques like clickjacking. In a surprising development,_Tavis Ormandy, the same researcher, […]
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Facebook Agrees It Causes Mental Heath Risk, But Using “More Facebook” Gives Relief
s using Facebook good or bad for us? The biggest social media company has tried to provide the much-needed but indecisive answer to this question before it gets too late. A blog post by Facebook researchers highlights the good and bad effects of social media platforms in our lives. One positive effect is that the […]
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Open Source “PiTalk” Turns Your Raspberry Pi Minicomputer Into A Modular Smartphone
ore than a year ago, I wrote about a Raspberry Pi-powered phone called PiPhone, and the readers loved it. Just recently, I came across another similar project on Kickstarter and decided to share it on Fossbytes. Named PiTalk, the project calls itself the “first ever DIY modular smartphone.” Powered by Python, PiTalk modular smartphone is […]
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Starbucks Free WiFi ‘Caught Sucking Cryptocoins’ Off The Laptops Of Coffee Addicts
ebsite mining cryptocurrency from people computers isn’t something we haven’t heard about. A guy even went a step ahead and mined cryptocurrency_from his Tesla Car for free. The cryptojacking incident happened with Stensul_CEO Noah Dunkin would rather sound unusual to many. Earlier this month, Dunkin was up at a Buenos Aires Starbucks for a caffeine_doze. […]
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HTML 5.2 Released With New Features, Becomes New “W3C Recommendation”
n 2014, W3C committed to produce an HTML revision roughly every year. Last year, it released HTML 5.1 and continued the commitment. Now, HTML 5.2 is here as the second revision of HTML5. As expected, it has become the official W3C Recommendation and provides a significant cleanup of the specification as well as bug_fixes. Some […]
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RIP (Routing Information Protocol) : A Fundamental Overview
outing Information Protocol (RIP) is one of the earliest routing protocols which was a part of the Interior Gateway Protocols. It can also be classified as a type of the distance vector protocols where routing metrics are dependent on the distance calculated in some forms. Routing Information Protocol uses hop count as the distance metric. […]
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Can A VPN Bypass Net Neutrality Rollback And Throttling? — Here Are 3 Top Services To Help You
efying the advice from security and technology experts, the Federal Communications Commission has repealed the net neutrality rules by a 3-2 vote. This move is expected to cement the positions of larger ISPs, thanks to FCC chairman Ajit Pai, who was also a former Verizon employee. Apart from encouraging paid prioritization and numerous data security/privacy […]
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World’s Internet Just Got “31% Faster” In 2017, Says Ookla SpeedTest
t’s the digital era, and one thing that matters a lot to many people is how fast is their internet connection. That’s the reason so many speed test tools exist on the web. One such speed test site is SpeedTest.net maintained by Ookla. With an uncountable number of speed tests happening every minute on Ookla’s […]
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he WannaCry ransomware that affected millions of Windows machines earlier this year hardly needs an introduction. The deadly ransomware came into existence after an NSA hacking tool based on a Windows flaw was leaked by a_hacker group called Shadow Brokers. All the time since the attack first came to the world’s attention, there has been […]
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7 Best Linux Server Distros You Need To Use | 2018 Edition
hy choose Linux for Servers? When it comes to the popularity of different operating systems, Linux enjoys a better position in the servers market. Due to many unbeatable benefits like stability, security, freedom, and hardware support, Linux is often the favorite platform to work upon for system administrators and expert users. Just like other special […]
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Superhuman AI ‘Libratus’ Defeated Top Texas Hold’em Poker Pros, Creators Tell How It Works
he researchers Noam Brown and Tuomas Sandholm at the Carnegie Mellon University created an AI called Libratus. Similar to other AI systems like AlphaGO, Libratus was also put in a competition against humans to see if it’s artificial brain can defeat humans in their own game. Unlike Chess and Go, where Google AI manifested their […]
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Linux And Windows Machines Being Attacked By “Zealot” Campaign To Mine Cryptocurrency
s the cryptocurrency craze is reaching new heights, cybercriminals are looking for new methods to steal digital coins. In the past, we have seen methods like crypto jacking and spearphishing attacks. In a related development, security researchers have found a new malware campaign to mine cryptocurrency. Named Zealot Campaign, this malware targets Linux and Windows […]
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How To Check And Delete Your Windows 10 Activity History?
s you use Windows 10, you do Bing searches, control Cortana with your voice, browse the web using Microsoft Edge. All that information is collected by Microsoft to make the personalized for the users, they say. It’s_just like what_Google does for Google account users. You can view some information collected by Windows 10 in the […]
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Top 7 Most In-Demand Programming Languages Of 2018: Coding Dojo
ost of the fields in the tech industry demand a regular learning from you as they are dynamic in nature. You need to be up-to-date with the latest trends and make sure that your skillset matches the needs of your target industry. For developers, this change becomes even more necessary. For example, today’s mobile app […]
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North Korea Hackers Trying To ‘Steal Bitcoins’ From Workers Of Crypto Companies
ell, there are many ways people are trying to crypto jack bitcoins off your machine. But it appears, there is another way round which can make people a Bitcoin billionaire. But it involves stealing the cryptocurrency. According to a report by US-based cyber security firm SecureWorks, a hacker collective called Lazarus Group is believed to […]
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“Bitcoin Will Hit $300,000 To $400,000” — According To Analyst Who Predicted Its Recent Rise
owards the end of July, independent_stock research analyst Ronnie Moas published his report on cryptocurrencies and predicted its rise to $5,000 by the end of 2017. Since then, he has revised his predictions and stated new numbers, i.e., $11,000 and $14,000. In the latest development, for 2018, he has given a new target of $20,000. […]
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“Ethical Hacking” Linux Distro Parrot 3.10 Released With New Features — Get It Here
bout 1.5 months after the release of Parrot 3.9 “Intruder,” The Parrot Project has announced the release of Parrot 3.10. Parrot is often seen as the best alternative to Kali Linux, and it continues to improve its reputation by shelling out regular updates. The latest version, which brings obvious security fixes and updates, comes with […]
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7 Best Android Video Downloaders | Download From Youtube And Other Popular Websites
lthough Youtube allows some of its videos to be saved offline, using any third-party services to download YouTube videos is against their terms. Youtube Terms Of Service explicitly mentions that you should not download any content unless a download button or link is shown_by YouTube on the Service for that content. So, if you desire […]
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s Android has emerged as the top mobile operating system, we have seen a great rise in the Android hacking apps for rooted as well as non-rooted devices. For our readers, we have prepared the list of the best hacking apps for Android for 2018, which can be used by a technology enthusiast, an IT […]
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iPhone X-Like Features Coming To Galaxy S9 With New Exynos Chip
amsung has just added a new member to their in-house silicon lineup in the name of Exynos 9810. The octa-core chip, based on Samsung’s 2nd-gen 10nm process, is likely to make its way into the Galaxy S9 releasing next year. Standard improvements include enhancements in single and multi-core performance, 2.9GHz maximum clock, gigabit LTE modem, […]
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Intel CEO Sold $24 Million In Stocks After Google Exposed 10 Year Old Vulnerabilities
n the month of November last year, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich sold off a big chunk of his company stocks worth $24 million (245,743 shares). The stocks were valued at $11 million back then. Now, the CEO is left with just 250,000 shares which fulfill the minimum requirement to continue his job. It’s normal for CEOs […]
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Aadhaar Data Breach: Is Sensitive Data Of 1.2 Billion Indians On Sale For Just Rs.500 ($7.8)?
he personal data of almost a billion Indian citizens who have an Aadhaar number could be accessed by paying just a handful amount of money, according to a report by The Tribune. The Indian newspaper claims to have sourced the entire Aadhar database for just INR 500 ($7.8) after contacting an ‘agent’ via a WhatsApp […]
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Linux Mint 19 “Tara” Release Date Announced: Know Expected Features Here
he latest release of Linux Mint 18.3 “Sylvia” kicked off the development of the new Linux Mint 19.x series. In a recent blog post, the development team shared some brief updates on the same. It has been confirmed that the first release in this series will be called Linux Mint 19 “Tara.” “Tara is a […]
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“Meltdown” And “Spectre” Flaws: Affecting Almost All Devices With Intel, AMD, & ARM CPUs
ust yesterday, a report from The Register disclosed a massive security screwup on behalf of Intel, which impacted nearly all chips manufactured in the past ten years. It was also reported that future patches released by the developers of Windows and Linux kernel could reduce the performance of devices up to 5-30%. That’s a lot. […]
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10 Best Websites To Download Paid PC Games For Free And Legally in 2018
n desperate times you might find yourself looking for new games. But good games come at a cost. What if I told you that you could download paid PC games for free and legally? Now, you can either take the legal way or the illegal way to download games. But, taking the illegal way is […]
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11 Best AR Apps and Games For Android You Should Check Out In 2018
ugmented reality(AR) has gained a lot of attention in the last few years and developers are trying to get their hands on this highly useful tech. AR apps have been on the Play Store for quite some time now. Most of them are full of bugs, but the ones that work will amaze you. Although […]
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10 Best Lightweight Linux Distros For Old Computers | 2018 Edition
Short Bytes: Linux is known to serve the needs of everyone. If you’re having some old desktop or laptop, there are many lightweight Linux distros that you can install and enjoy a lag-free computing experience. From a variety of options, you can choose Puppy Linux, Lubuntu, or Linux Lite. You can also install Arch Linux […]
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Lindows Linux Distro Is Back From The Dead: Linspire 7.0 And Freespire 3.0 Released
o you remember the Lindows Linux distro, which aimed to make the process of using Linux and running Windows applications on Linux much easier? For those who need a refresher, Lindows based its Windows compatibility on Wine API. Then, it developed program named CNR to serve as a GUI-based means to download/install applications. Later, Microsoft […]
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What is an Android launcher? Android’s dominance over other mobile operating systems is mainly due to the endless customization opportunities it provides to its user base. Launchers are one of the most customizable parts of Android. Android smartphones are inoperable without a launcher, which comprises of your home screen and the catalog of all the […]
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Zuckerberg Is Learning How Cryptocurrency Works To Make Facebook Better
n a post made on Thursday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that his 2018’s resolution is to fix things at Facebook. Reports about fake news and being a platform of Russian influence on US elections made 2017 a rough year for the company. What’s more attention-grabbing is Zuckerberg’s increased interest in cryptocurrency, which he thinks […]
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9 Most Beautiful Linux Distros You Need To Use (2018 Edition)
inux users have the liberty to enjoy an unparalleled freedom while choosing the Linux distributions as per their needs. Using different open source technologies, the developers keep creating something new and surprising the enthusiasts. Here, in this article, I’ll be listing the most beautiful Linux distros that have impressed me and other Linux users. This […]
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PyCryptoMiner Attacks Linux Machines And Turns Them Into Monero-mining Bots
new botnet (here’s our existing cryptomining coverage) is in the town and it uses Python as a scripting language to carry out its operation and mine Monero digital coins. As found out by the researchers at F5 Labs, this botnet has been operating under the radar in recent times. Due to its association with Python […]
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11 Best Free Android Antivirus Apps To Keep Your Device Secured in 2018
s smartphones have become an inherent part of our lives, people no longer use their phones just for communication. Instead, they store most of their sensitive information on their phones. But, in this era of data leaks and constant threats to your privacy, is it safe to store your private data on your phone? Well, […]
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Ripple Co-Founder Is Now Richer Than Google Co-Founders, Becomes One Of World’s Richest
ryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have made people millionaires. But no one would have thought a man would find his name among the world’s richest people because of a cryptocurrency. Chris Larsen, the former CEO of Ripple which issues the cryptocurrency token called XRP, became an overnight multi-billionaire after the value of XRP jumped from $0.25 in December […]
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Udemy New Year Sale: Get Any Online Course For Just $10.99
olidays are over and the new year is here. It’s the perfect time to turn this new energy into something productive and learn new skills. To help you in this resolution, Udemy New Year Sale is now live, and all the 55,000+ courses on the website are available for $10.99 each until January 11th, 2018. Take […]
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Linus Torvalds Latest Meltdown: “Is Intel Selling Sh*t And Never Willing To Fix Anything?”
t’s not surprising to hear that the creator of the open-source Linux kernel couldn’t hold his temper after learning that Intel processors are affected by vulnerabilities that date back more than a decade ago. And why not? He has enough power to criticize Intel as the active development of the 26-year-old Linux kernel can’t go […]
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How To Protect Your PC And Phones From Meltdown And Spectre CPU Flaws?
fter initial reports of Intel screwing up big time in the form of massive security flaws, it was later released that the problem is bigger and it affects CPUs from AMD and ARM as well. The flaws being talked about here are Meltdown and Spectre, and they affect almost all devices produced in the last […]
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Metldown And Spectre: Intel Promises To Fix 90% of 5 Year Old Chips Before Next Week Ends
he silicon giant has started rolling out security updates for all Intel-powered devices affected by the vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre that Google Project Zero team made public on Wednesday. Known to have existed on devices released since 1995, these Intel CPU bugs could allow an attacker to access restricted areas of the operating system’s kernel […]
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On late December, Canonical decided to pull the download links of Ubuntu 17.10 Linux distro. This step was taken following the reports that a bug in UEFI firmware of some laptops from OEMs like Lenovo, Acer, and Toshiba are corrupting the BIOS and making the machine unbootable. Now the updated and fixed Ubuntu Artful Aardvark […]
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Samsung Secretly Unveiled Their Foldable Galaxy X Smartphone At CES 2018, Says Report
part from the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9, there is another Samsung flagship device that the tech world is eagerly waiting to get their hands on – the foldable smartphone, dubbed Galaxy X. While the device seems to be nowhere near an expected release, it is known that Samsung revealed the same at CES […]
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21 Free And Best Android Apps For 2018 To Get The Most Out Of Your Smartphone
he number of apps in Google Play Store has grown to around 3.5 million by December 2017. There are multiple apps with the same functionalities. So, instead of trying all of them, we have saved you some time by compiling this list of free and best Android apps. These are also some of the essential […]
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7 Best Open Source Linux Media Players You Need To Try In 2018
onestly speaking, I have started using media player software less often. That’s probably because of the online streaming boom in the last couple of years. It’s hard to remember the last time I slid a DVD into my computer. Most of the time, I find myself binge-watching TV shows on Prime Video (it even has a […]
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60 Games With 3 Million Downloads Found Showing “AdultSwine” Porn Ads — Now Deleted By Google
t doesn’t matter how much trust Google has on their malware scanning tool called Play Protect, malicious minds always find a way to slip their malware via hidden passages. The researchers from security firm Check Point reported a new Android threat, dubbed AdultSwine, which disguises as Android games. The malware is capable of displaying pornographic ads […]
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Backdoor In 30 Seconds: New Major AMT Security Flaw Is Here To Haunt Intel Laptops
ntel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) is a proprietary technology that is often used for remote-access monitoring and maintenance of corporate laptops. There have been some instances of security issues in the past, but a recently-discovered flaw by F-Secure is gaining lots of traction in the cybersecurity community–probably due to the Meltdown and Spectre wounds which are still […]
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10 Best Free PDF Reader Software For Windows (2018 Edition)
s our basic PDF reading needs are fulfilled by web browsers, the need for a free PDF reader software is decreasing. Still, there are some tasks like annotation, digital signature, form filling, etc. that need advanced PDF reader software. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top 8 best PDF readers for Windows PCs. This list […]
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How Much Slower Will My PC Become After Meltdown And Spectre Patches?
he Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws have dominated the technology world over the past two weeks. After initial speculation that only Intel CPUs were hit by the flaws, AMD has confirmed the same and all companies are offering patches. Just recently, Microsoft shared an advisory as well, telling that the users of older Intel-based PCs […]
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14 Best Free And Open Source Software For Windows 10 Every User Must Know In 2018
icrosoft is mostly criticized by the Linux community for their closed-source Windows operating system which single-handedly outperforms the popularity of all the Linux distros combined. The company has been an advocate of proprietary software, but in the last couple of years, Redmond has made a lot of contributions to the open source community. Microsoft is now […]
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First Android Malware Written In Kotlin Programming Language Is Here To Infect You
ollowing the footsteps of Apple’s homegrown Swift programming language for developing iOS apps, Kotlin has been growing at a fast pace (here’s why you should learn it). This doesn’t mean that all Kotlin developers are learning it with an aim to code safer and faster Android apps. A new report from Trend Micro states the […]
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