Top 400 High-End Computer/Internet News/Resources

• 2 Major Flaws in the World’s Computers - The New York Times.
• 2 Quick & Easy Ways To Speed Up Your Apple Mac - Forbes.
• 3-2-1 Backup Rule Sucks - "As in most things associated with technology, what at one time is 'timeless' is at the next moment relegated to the scrap heap of history. Or perhaps to be more kind, it’s time for version 2 of the 3-2-1 backup strategy. While it doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as the 3-2-1 backup strategy,there are multiple strategies ranging from 3-1-2 to 3-2-2 and even a 3-2-3 backup configurations that need to be considered by modern agile businesses."
• 4 things to demand in your next computer - The Verge.
• 4 ways to avoid being a victim of Russian cyberwarfare - "Follow these four simple steps to outflank Putin’s digital foot soldiers."
• 5 BEST KEYBOARDS FOR YOUR WORKSTATION (OR BATTLESTATION) - "Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or your kill-death battle royale stats, these are the best keyboards for the job."
• 5 must-have Mac accessories to streamline your setup - 9to5Mac.
• 5 reasons you should buy MacBook Air 2022 instead of the new MacBook Pro - "Since both the MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022 contain the latest slice of Apple silicon, it naturally leads to questions about which device is the better option. Given the 'Pro' moniker, and the fact that it costs $100 more than the Air, you might be tempted to say the new Pro is the one to buy. However, the MacBook Air is better in several ways."
• 5 tips to make the most of your new MacBook - "Do these things first to make your MacBook your own: 1. Set up Touch ID. 2. Lay down Widgets. 3. Customize Hot Corners. 4. Fine-tune your trackpad. 5. Tailor your Dock."
• 5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights? - "5G relies on radio signals. In the US, the radio frequencies being used for 5G are in part of the spectrum known as C-Band. These frequencies are close to the ones used by radio altimeters on aeroplanes, which measure the height of the aircraft above the ground, but also provide data for safety and navigation systems. The concern is that interference from 5G transmissions could stop these instruments from working properly, and cause safety problems, particularly when aircraft are coming in to land."
• 5G signal could jam satellites that help with weather forecasting - "New mobile system to be launched this year ‘will put lives at risk’."
• 5G will have an enormous impact on the world - CNN Business.
• 6 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Use Every Day - "If you're on MacOS, you need to know about these Command keyboard shortcuts."
• 6 ways Apple is planning to radically transform the MacBook Pro - "Numerous reports - some from very reliable sources - say that Apple will introduce a new MacBook Pro in just a few short weeks. This isn’t any ordinary speed bump release, however. The new MacBook Pro promises to put Apple’s flagship laptop in a new light and set the momentum for future releases. Let’s take a look at what we could see in the next MacBook Pro and how these new features will transform the laptop from what we’re familiar with into something completely new."
• 7 Easy Steps to Protecting Your Digital Life - The New York Times.
• 7 Most Successful Business Models Of The Digital Era - "The first two decades of this century are characterized by digital entrepreneurs upending traditional business models in search of new ways of creating revenue and serving customers."
• 7-Screen Laptop Has 1-Hour Battery Life - "Behold, a multitasker’s dream device. This laptop has seven times the average number of screens."
• 7 Simple Ways to Protect Your Digital Privacy - "You’ve heard about plenty of privacy risks. Here’s what to do next."
• 8 creative ways you can make an old MacBook useful - "Whether your MacBook is two decades old or two years old, these tips and tricks will make sure you still get some value out of it: 8. Playing CDs and DVDs. 7. Use it as a mesh Wi-Fi extender. 6. Create a home server. 5. Use it as a retro gaming console. 4. Install Windows or Linux. 3, Make hardware upgrades. 2. Install ChromeOS Flex. 1. Use it as a secondary screen."
• 9 Reasons Your Laptop Needs a Docking Station - "It's like having a desktop PC you can take with you. Upgrade your laptop with a docking station for better peripherals and more ports at a fraction of the cost of a new PC. Save energy, reduce clutter, and avoid noise by docking your laptop - plus connect your phone or tablet for extra productivity."
• 10 Gifts for the Apple-Lover in Your Life - "From iPhone accessories to MacBook accoutrements, here's what to get for the Cupertino faithful."
• 10 Habits To Prevent ‘Brain Rot’ & Create A Smart Brain In 2025 - "The Oxford University Press, publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary, has dubbed 'Brain Rot' the official Word of the Year for 2024. Modern neuroscience has developed imaging techniques to advance our understanding of how to prevent 'Brain Rot' and nurture it for happiness and career success."
• 10 Handy Things You Can Do With Your Mac's Touch ID Button - "Your Mac's Touch ID button is more useful than you think."
• 10 little-known Mac features that will transform your desktop - "Here are ten macOS tips and features that you may not know or have forgotten about that can help you get more out of your Mac. Some of these are old, some just arrived in the past year, but all of them are incredibly handy to have in your arsenal."
• 11 best apps for your new Mac - "Make your Mac life easier and better."
• 11 great apps ready for your new 2020 M1 Mac - "Developers are quickly embracing Apple silicon."
• 11 Things to Consider When Connecting to Free WiFi - "VPN Geeks has put together 11 things to consider when connecting to free WiFi to ensure that you're kept safe!"
• 12 Best Browsers for Privacy & Security in 2020 - MacTribe.
• 14in MacBook Pro 2021 review: putting power back in Apple’s laptop - "New M1 Pro and Max chips, larger screen, long battery life and more ports make for huge upgrade."
• 15 Places to Learn to Code for Free in 2019 - UK Web Host Review.
• 19 alarming cybercrime statistics for 2019 - BroadbandSearch.
• 21 Android secrets, shortcuts and hidden features you should know about - The Telegraph.
• 25 Most Influential People on the Internet - TIME Magazine.
• 25 Most Influential People on the Internet 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• 25 Most Influential People on the Internet 2019 - "Lil Nas X, Meghan Markle and the man behind the world-record egg Instagram make the cut for TIME's roundup of the most influential people on the internet."
• 26 great apps for your new 2020 Windows PC - "All of the apps you need to get started with Windows."
• 27 MacBook Accessories to Upgrade Your Desk Setup - "From monitors to wireless keyboards, computer speakers to docking stations, here are the best add-ons to upgrade your workstation."
• $35 Raspberry Pi 4 announced with 4K support & up to 4GB of RAM - "Featuring dual-HDMI outputs and a pair of USB 3 ports."
• 40-year love affair with Microsoft Excel - "From planning weddings to organising dates, the spreadsheet program has become a part of our lives."
• 48 hours with an always on, always online laptop - Verge.
• $400 XR glasses gave my MacBook a 120-inch screen to work with - "Viture's One extended reality glasses are a clever and portable way to work and play. Here's what they get right and what they get wrong."
• 1983 Apple Keynote - The "1984" Ad Introdutction - YouTube. Here we see Steve Jobs at a keynote in 1983 showing for the first time ever the famous "1984" ad by Ridley Scott introducting the first Macintosh to an exclusive audience.
• 2023: best mechanical keyboards - "Whether wired, wireless, or low profile, here are our picks for the best readily available boards."
• A look back at my favorite Apple products through the decades - "We spend a lot of time here at 9to5Mac looking forward to new products, but sometimes it’s fun to look back at our favorite Apple products, too."
• A weekend with the new MacBook Air - engadget.
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• Ada Lovelace - (1815-1852). English mathematician and writer chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. Her notes on the engine include what is recognised as the first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine. Because of this, she is often described as the world's first computer programmer.
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• Adata DashDrive Air AE800 - "Towering above the competition." DashDrive Air AE800 Wireless HDD and power bank. The AE800 is a wireless HDD that can serve data to multiple mobile devices. It supports up to 3 users simultaneously streaming 1080P video, or up to 5 users simultaneously streaming 720p video.
• AirParrot - "Your computer screen on your Apple TV. Wirelessly."
• ALEXA Website Traffic Statistics - "Drive More Website Traffic with Competitive Analysis." Get a free, automated website analysis to quickly gain insights into a site’s strengths, weaknesses, and digital marketing opportunities. Find traffic statistics, competitive analysis, and marketing strategies for a site using our free tool. Traffic sources, competitors, keywords and more.
• An Essential Guide on How to Keep Yourself Private Online in 2019 - "Online Privacy has become a major concern for every security agency and the citizens ever since the big data leak has taken place. Here is a Comprehensive Guide to Online Privacy 2019 that you must follow to stop your data being leaked to different hackers. To make this easy for you to understand we have divided this guide into three following sections."
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• Anker PowerCore Speed 10000 QC - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Portable Charger, 10000mAh Power Bank for Samsung, iPhone, iPad and More.
• Apple 13-ich MacBook Pro review - "The best computer you shouldn’t buy."
• Apple 13in MacBook Pro review 2020: going out on a high? - "Apple perfects its current laptop design, with great power, battery life and now an excellent keyboard."
• Apple AirPlay 2 - everything you need to know - What Hi-Fi?
• Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard - "Sooner than expected, Apple has announced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Magic Keyboard. It features optional Intel 10th Gen processors and starts at $1,299. In one sense, it is a minor spec-bump upgrade for the existing lineup of 13-inch MacBook Pros. But it also represents the end of an era: Apple no longer sells any new laptops with the much-maligned butterfly keyboard mechanism."
• Apple Ditching Intel Could Mean Big Changes Ahead for Mac Desktops & Laptops - "Apple’s first-ever virtual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) came with the usual slew of mostly predictable announcements, like upgrades to the iPhone and iPad operating systems, new features for its AirPod earbuds, and more. But its most striking news was a decision to shift from powering its Mac devices with Intel processors in favor of its own homemade chip, which it’s calling 'Apple silicon.'"
• Apple explains how the new MacBook Air was designed for travel - "Earlier this month, the company unveiled a new MacBook Air that packs a slew of upgrades, all designed to woo users - especially travelers - to upgrade to this laptop."
• Apple finally admits that 8GB RAM isn't enough - "It was one thing when Apple debuted its M1 series of processors in 2020 with 8GB of unified memory, but we're now years removed from that. Based on the Predictive Code Completion requirements, it seems like it's time for Apple to bump the minimum RAM up to 16GB for the next generation of Macs."
• Apple, Google, Amazon & Facebook are always listening unless you change these settings - "If you want to take control of your privacy, here’s how to stop your smart devices from listening."
• Apple is tired of making Coca-Cola & now wants to sell champagne - The Guardian.
• APPLE MAC MINI WITH M1 REVIEW: OVER-PERFORMER - "Apple’s Arm chip punches above its weight class."
• Apple Mac Studio (2023) review: the M2 Ultra rips - "The Mac Studio remains the top choice for professionals who need a powerful but compact desktop computer."
• Apple Mac Studio review (M2 Ultra, 2023): A better Mac for pros - "With an M2 chip, the Mac Studio is the more sensible Mac Pro."
• Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: exactly what was asked for - "Apple’s first big-screened MacBook Air addresses a long-standing need in the company’s laptop lineup. And it comes with zero surprises and no sticker shock."
• APPLE MACBOOK AIR (2020) REVIEW - "The best Mac for most people." All it needed was a totally new keyboard and faster processors.
• Apple MacBook Air M3 review: the laptop to beat - "Faster chip, tremendous battery life, premium touch points and a price cut make the best even better."
• Apple MacBook Air review: the new default Mac - "A beautiful, crisp display, good performance and modern ports rejuvenate a classic."
• APPLE MACBOOK AIR WITH M1 REVIEW: NEW CHIP, NO PROBLEM - "The new Arm-based system has exceeded almost every expectation."
• Apple MacBook Pro review (2018, 15-inch) - The Verge.
• Apple ports: Lightning, USB-C, Thunderbolt & more - "The definitive guide to the ports on your Apple devices. From HDMI to USB-C and everything in-between, here’s our quick reference guide. The first section lists the ports on each major Apple device. The second section explains what each port does and what it’s used for."
• apple push notification service - introduced in 2009.
• Apple repair videos offer a peek behind the curtain - "These may not be up for long."
• Apple wants to sell you a $300 photo book about its products - engadget.
• Apple warns customers not to close its laptops with a camera cover attached - "The green light always makes clear when your camera is active."
• APPLE’S 16-INCH MACBOOK PRO IS HERE, AND IT HAS A GOOD KEYBOARD "Goodbye, Butterfly. The starting price of $2,399 is the same price as the previous 15-inch MacBook Pro, which this one replaces. It has new processors, better speakers, and (obviously) a larger screen."
• Apple’s ARM-based Macs will be more like iPhones than ever before - "To preview the future of the Mac, look to iOS."
• Apple's M1 Pro & Max chips are living up to the hype - "How does M1 Max stack up against AMD's 16-core 5950X?"
• APPLE’S NEW MACBOOK AIR M2 IS THE START OF A WHOLE NEW AIR-A - "New design, new display, new processor, new price."
• Apple’s most expensive Mac Pro costs $52,599 - "Plus another $5,999 for a Pro Display XDR to match."
• Apple’s new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time - "Would it make you feel better about buying one?"
• Are you secure online? Take the quiz to find out - The Telegraph.
• Behind the One-Way Mirror: A Deep Dive Into the Technology of Corporate Surveillance - "Trackers are hiding in nearly every corner of today’s Internet, which is to say nearly every corner of modern life. The average web page shares data with dozens of third-parties. The average mobile app does the same, and many apps collect highly sensitive information like location and call records even when they’re not in use. Tracking also reaches into the physical world. Shopping centers use automatic license-plate readers to track traffic through their parking lots, then share that data with law enforcement."
• BELKIN - laptop and netbook accessories.
• best cable modem - "Consider buying a modem to save money on monthly rental fees."
• best computer speakers - "Narrow your search to three brands: Mackie, Audioengine and Klipsch."
• best laptops 2022 - "'There's no shortage of sleek and powerful laptops out there. These are our favorites.'"
• BEST LAPTOPS IN 2020 - "From ultraportables to high-powered editing machines, here are the best laptops to get right now."
• best MacBook Pro accessories in 2022 - "Get kitted up with the best MacBook Pro accessories around, from chargers and docks to cases and more."
• best mini desktop PCs 2019 - "From Intel's NUC to the latest Mac Mini."
• best mouse of 2016 - 9 top computer mice compared.
• best portable SSD - engadget.
• best SSDs - "Take a look at the Crucial MX500."
• BEST TABLET YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW (2017) - The Verge.
• Best Thunderbolt & USB-C docking stations for your MacBook - "Use your MacBook Air and MacBook Pro just like a desktop by adding multiple ports in an easy-to-connect setup."
• best ultraportable laptops of 2018 - "A shortlist of our favorite thin and light laptops."
• best ultraportable laptops you can buy 2020 - "There's no shortage of thin-and-light laptops out there. These are our favorites."
• best ultraportable laptops you can buy 2021 - "There's no shortage of thin-and-light laptops out there. These are our favorites."
• best USB headset for your computer - "Consider a headset like this for both the call quality and comfortable design."
• best USB-C adapters, cables & hubs - "If you have a newer laptop, you're almost certainly going to need one."
• Best USB-C hubs & adapters for Mac 2024 - "USB-C and Thunderbolt Macs often need more ports. These USB-C hubs and adapters for MacBooks and Macs are the best we have tested."
• best USB-C hubs & docks - "You'll need one if you own a MacBook or another newer ultraportable."
• best VPNs for 2023 - "Don’t fall for the hyped-up, overly-marketed options."
• best website builder for small businesses - engadget.
• best WiFi router - "The TP-Link Archer A20 is Wirecutter's pick as the best all-around router for speedy and dynamic connections."
• best wireless mouse - "Logitech sweeps the field."
• Bill Gates: Sorry about Control-Alt-Delete - CNN tech.
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• BLACK Diamond - HeavyWeight ScreenTap men's fleece gloves. "Combining a stretch fleece back of hand with digital material on the mitt, the HeavyWeight ScreenTap gloves bring touchscreen functionality to your ski, run, hike or cold-weather commute."
• Bounce Rate - Internet marketing term used in web traffic analysis.
• Brazil builds undersea internet cable to protect online privacy - Wired.
• BREADCRUMB TRAIL - navigation aid used in user interfaces.
• Change These Default Settings & Be Happier With Your Tech - "Simple steps can make your smartphone, computer and TV work better for you."
• Changing this setting could result in websites loading faster - The Verge.
• ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ sold as an NFT, could vanish from YouTube forever - "Collector 3F Music spent $761,000 to possibly ruin a slice of internet history."
• ‘Chipageddon’: how a global tech crisis came to sound quite tasty - "First chickens, and now a worldwide shortage of microprocessors ... the word ‘chip’ is the latest word to gain an Armageddon flavour."
• CODE.ORG - "I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think." - Steve Jobs.
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• Colossus computer - release date: December 1943. The world's first electronic digital computer that was at all programmable. The Colossus computers were developed for British codebreakers during World War II to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher.
• COMMODORE 64 - 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International.
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• COMPUTER - Wikipedia.
• Dark patterns, the tricks websites use to make you say yes, explained - "How design can manipulate and coerce you into doing what websites want."
• Dashboard (management information systems) - is "an easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status (snapshot) and historical trends of an organization’s or computer appliances key performance indicators to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance."
• Dear Internet: It’s Time to Fix This Mess You Made - Wired.
• Deep Web - World Wide Web content that is not part of the Surface Web, which is indexed by standard search engines.
• Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away - "These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to."
• Dell XPS 13 review (2020): Tweaked to near-perfection - "The XPS 13 is more polished than ever."
• Digital Dementia on the rise - Psychology Today.
• Digital detox - refers to a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic connecting devices such as smartphones and computers. It is regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world. Claimed benefits include increased mindfulness, lowered anxiety, better appreciation of one's environment and becoming more people-oriented.
• Digital Fragments We Leave Behind After Death - "The photos, texts, playlists and to-do lists that we find after loved ones die can offer poignant glimpses into their lives."
• Digital nomad - a type of people who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and, more generally, conduct their life in a nomadic manner.
• digital spring clean: how to sort out your passwords, privacy and bulging photo folder - "From those 6,000 cloud-stored selfies to your most guessable and reused passwords, here is an easy, expert guide to wielding a virtual vacuum."
• do parents share too much online? - The Guardian.
• DO YOU DREAM IN INTERNET? DON’T FREAK OUT - Wired.
• DOCK - definition & explanation.
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• DOCKCASE Explorer Edition USB C Hub (10-in-1) - "This Might Be My Coolest MacBook Accessory." The Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub has a premium build, transparent design and a little display showing key info. It's wonderful.
• Dodging Deception & Seeking Truth Online [Survey Results] - "The sheer volume of content the internet brings into our lives on a daily basis couldn’t possibly be scrolled through in its entirety. But of the content we do manage to consume, how much of it is true? And how much of it completely misleads us?"
• down detector - "Realtime overview of issues and outages with all kinds of services. Having issues? We help you find out what is wrong." We like to see Downdetector as the weatherman for the digital world: we detect when technology fails. Just like the weather, service interruptions and outages can't be predicted, and just like a weatherman, we can tell you what is going on.
• eCONSUMER.GOV - since 2001. "Report international scams online!" econsumer.gov is a partnership of more than 35 consumer protection agencies around the world. Your complaint helps authorities spot trends and combat fraud.
• Eliminalia - "We erase your past we help you build your future." We help you rebuild your future by deleting unwanted and erroneus information and help guarantee your right to anonimity.
• Erasing the Past From Google Search - The New York Times.
• Even the Internet Hasn’t Really Changed How Being Famous Works. Here’s Why - "'The history and theory of celebrity teach us that we get the celebrities we deserve,' writes historian Sharon Marcus."
• Every Apple chip compared in the ultimate speed test! - "From A to Ultra: How the M2 Pro and M2 Max stack up to every other Apple chip."
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• Every Steve Jobs Video - "Steve Jobs largest video archive on the web."
• Everyone should cover up their laptop webcams right now - says FBI.
• Everything is too complicated - The Verge.
• Everything You Need to Know About 5G - TIME Magazine.
• Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Gaming PC - "Prebuilt gaming computers are more affordable and more powerful than ever. Before you shell out for one, here's some advice."
• Expanding Your Home Network’s Reach - The New York Times.
• Experts Say 'How Much' Is the Wrong Way to Assess Screen Time - "Experts say the 'just right' amount depends on what type of screen a person is looking at, why they’re looking at it, and what they’re forgoing for it."
• Experts share their (mostly) hassle-free security tips - "You don't need to post from a digital bunker to stay safe."
• Fat Finger Syndrome - definition & explanation.
• ‘Fingerprinting’ to Track Us Online is on the rise. Here's what to do - "Advertisers are increasingly turning to an invisible method that pulls together information about your device to pinpoint your identity."
• first IBM PC was released 35 years ago today - How it changed computers forever - The Telegraph.
• First impressions of the new 15-inch MacBook Pro - The Verge.
• For Hackers, Anonymity Was Once Critical. That’s Changing - "At Defcon, one of the world’s largest hacking conferences, new pressures are reshaping the community’s attitudes toward privacy and anonymity."
• Forward this or you’ll die in seven days: On the persistence of chain letters - "They’ve been around forever, and we’ll never get rid of them."
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• G-Drive Mobile SSD - G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE mobile SSD Durable Portable External Storage - USB-C (USB 3.1), Up to 560 MB/s - 0G06053-1.
• GEFORCE - "World's Fastest Graphics Cards, GPUs, and Video Cards."
• generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN: "The expansion of generic Top-Level Domains (e.g. .COM, .ORG, .NET) in the Domain Name System is underway. Over 1,300 new names or "strings" could become available in the next few years."
• Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics - "Ray tracing has always been the 'holy grail' of computer graphics, says Jason Ronald, head of program management for the gaming console Xbox."
• Getting Your Desktop Windows in Order - The New York Times.
• Google: An A to Z of search results - "Google now handles more than three billion searches a day."
• Google boss Sundar Pichai warns of threats to internet freedom - "He says many countries are restricting the flow of information, and the model is often taken for granted."
• Google Chromecast devices are messing with WiFi connections - "The devices are overloading routers when they’re awakened from sleep states."
• Google declares the end of the World Wide Web - "No company is quite so inseparable from the World Wide Web as Google, which made searching the internet an eponymous verb."
• Google now has its own hardware security keys - "They're more secure than traditional two-factor authentication methods."
• Guard Your Mac Against Malware - The New York Times.
• Haptic technology - haptics, or kinesthetic communication, is tactile feedback technology which recreates the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user.
• Have a Group Chat on an iPad - The New York Times.
• He invented the web. Now he's warning of a looming 'digital dystopia' - "Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web, has warned of a 'digital dystopia' if the world fails to tackle threats such as disinformation and invasion of privacy."
• History of the World Wide Web - 25 years in 25 pictures - The Telegraph.
• Homebrew Computer Club - was an early computer hobbyist group in Silicon Valley which met from March 5, 1975 to December 1986.
• HOW & WHY I BUILT MY FIRST MECHANICAL KEYBOARD - "Achieving endgame."
• How 5G could change everything from music to medicine - CNN tech.
• How can I speed up a Windows 10 laptop? - "Matt is resurrecting a 10-year-old laptop with only 4GB of memory. How can he make it run faster?"
• How do I protect my online privacy from 'surveillance capitalism'? - "On Monday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation published a 17,000-word report on this topic. Behind the One-Way Mirror: A Deep Dive Into the Technology of Corporate Surveillance, by Bennett Cyphers and Gennie Gebhart, covers both online privacy problems and the growth of real-word surveillance."
• How do you know what you see is real? - "Top tips for making sure what you're seeing online is legitimate."
• How I purged over 175GB of files from my Mac in under a minute (& you can too) - "My MacBook Pro works hard and performs flawlessly - most of the time. But sometimes it needs a little TLC."
• How Much Are We Paying for Our Subscription Services? A Lot - "The dollars are adding up fast. So here are some tips for pruning the subscriptions you no longer use."
• How Online Hobbyists Can Reaffirm Your Faith in the Internet - The New York Times.
• how Russia weaponised the web - The Guardian.
• How Tim Cook has changed Apple in five years - The Telegraph.
• How to AirPlay content to your Mac using macOS Monterey - "One of the neat ways macOS Monterey upgrades Apple desktops and notebooks is turning them into AirPlay targets. Follow along for how to AirPlay to Mac including what hardware works with the new feature and how to enable it with older devices."
• How to arrange for your digital legacy - "What happens to your online stuff when you’re no longer around?"
• How to Become a Digital Nomad in 8 Steps (by a Digital Nomad) - Unlocking Potential.
• How to buy a gaming laptop - "They're cheaper, lighter and more powerful than ever before."
• How to buy a monitor in 2020 - "It’s one of the trickiest components to get for your PC."
• How to buy the right laptop for you at the best price - "Tech experts on how to work out want you need, set a budget and find the perfect device - or upgrade an existing one."
• How to clean & organize your Mac - "Taking care of your computer doesn’t need to be complicated."
• How to clean a MacBook screen & get rid of smudges - "Here’s how to clean a MacBook screen without breaking it."
• HOW TO CLEAN YOUR COMPUTER INSIDE & OUT - Wired.
• How to Clean Your Filthy, Disgusting Laptop - The New York Times.
• How to Clean Your MacBook Screen - "Make sure you have a microfiber cloth handy, and you won't go wrong mixing equal parts isopropyl alcohol and water."
• How to Create a Website - Build a Website in 4 [EASY] Steps - Website Planet.
• How to Deal With Digital Distractions - The New York Times.
• How to declutter your inbox & unsubscribe from unwanted emails - "Free yourself from junk mail."
• How to dispose of a laptop or PC - Tech Advisor.
• How to Do a Data ‘Cleanse’ - "New year, new you, right? You may be headed to the gym, but what about the health of your phone, computer and all your precious data? Here are some tips to get your digital life in order."
• HOW TO ENCRYPT ALL OF THE THINGS - Wired.
• How to Find All the Old Product Icons Apple Has Hidden in macOS - "From vintage Macs to iPhones, these icons will take you on a trip down memory lane—but they serve a purpose too."
• How to find the best laptop bag - "A techhead's guide to the world of soft goods."
• How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer - "You shouldn't mess with some of them - but there are others you should be aware of."
• How to Make WhatsApp Voice & Video Calls From Your Laptop - "WhatsApp is more than just a text chat service - you’ve been able to use it to make voice and video calls for as long as I can remember. In fact, WhatsApp has even bolstered its video chat capabilities during amid these cheery pandemic times, and now allows you to converse with up to 50 people at a time. But you still have to do it via the mobile app, which isn’t nearly as useful as being able to do the same things on a desktop app."
• How to make Windows 10 recognise an external hard drive - "Jaki has 11,000 photos on a USB drive but Windows 10 won’t recognise it. What can she do?"
• How to Mine Big Data like a Pro - Wired.
• How to pay for things securely - "Make sure the only person buying stuff with your money is you."
• How to permanently erase data on hard drives, SSDs, & flash drives - "Time and again, cases are reported in which disposed hard drives still contained readable, confidential data. With a few Windows commands and the right tools, this won't happen to you."
• How to pick the best MacBook so you’re not overspending for what you don’t need - "Apple has five MacBook computers to choose from, which might be a little daunting if you’re in the market for a new laptop as we hit back-to-school season. There’s the new MacBook Air, for example, but Apple also sells its older 2020 MacBook Air. Then there are three different MacBook Pro computers to pick from."
• how to plan your digital legacy - "Whether you want your information destroyed, stored or memorialised, many tech platforms now offer options for handling users’ data after death."
• How to print from a Chromebook - "Even digital cloud-dwellers occasionally need paper."
• How to Protect Your Digital Privacy - "Protestors should be mindful of the data they generate before headed to a demonstration—police can issue warrants for a person’s search history, chat logs and social media posts, experts say. (Social media companies, including Facebook, have dedicated pages for police 'to gather evidence in connection with an official investigation,' giving the police an easy way to access information.)"
• How to Protect Your Digital Self - Wired.
• How to protect your PC from the Meltdown & Spectre flaws - The Guardian.
• How to read a privacy policy - The Verge.
• How to recover data from a hard drive - "Here's how to recover data from a hard drive on Windows and macOS."
• How to remote access & control your Mac remotely from your iPhone - "Yes, you can control a Mac from your iPhone."
• HOW TO RIP THE MICS OUT OF YOUR MACBOOK & IPHONE - Wired.
• how to run any iOS app you own on Apple’s new M1 Macs - "There’s a workaround for all those apps that aren’t in the Mac App Store, but it’s definitely not official."
• How to run iPhone apps on your Mac - "Get your phone apps up on your desktop. There are a few caveats to bear in mind: The developer of the iPhone app must have added Mac compatibility, and you must be running a Mac with an Apple chipset inside (so not one of the older Intel-powered ones). WIth those footnotes out of the way, you can get started with running apps on both platforms."
• How to See What the Internet Knows About You - The New York Times.
• How to set up two-factor authentication on all your online accounts - "An extra step of security never hurt anybody."
• How to spot the software that could be spying on you - "Research suggests that proliferation of stalkerware is a growing problem: A study by Norton Labs found that the number of devices indicating that they had stalkerware installed rose by 63% between September 2020 and May 2021."
• How to store data for 1,000 years - "Most current data storage systems eventually stop working. But there are alternatives on the horizon."
• HOW TO TAKE A SCREENSHOT ON A MAC - Wired.
• How to take a screenshot on any device - "We’ve got iOS, Android, Windows, Chrome OS and more covered in this guide."
• How to take screenshots on your Mac - "Apple’s screenshot app makes it simple."
• How to take screenshots on your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone & Android - "For all these devices, it’s a quick and easy process."
• How to use AirDrop on a Mac - "It’s one of the best features on Apple devices: Open a Finder window and select AirDrop in the 'Favorites' section of the sidebar. Alternatively, you can click on Go in your Mac's menu bar and then choose AirDrop. On the AirDrop screen, you'll see nearby AirDrop recipients. Simply drag and drop the file you want to share onto the person you're sending it to."
• How to Videoconference Correctly at Work or From Home - Wired.
• How to View & Clear Safari Download History on a Mac - "To clear the entire list of downloads, click the 'Clear' button in the upper-right corner of the Downloads pop-up window. Safari will wipe the Downloads list and the downloads (arrow) icon in the toolbar will disappear."
• How you could control your world with just your fingertips - "The QWERTY typewriter was introduced in 1872, and since then tapping on a keyboard or screen has become the standard way to interact with digital technology. But this isn't always convenient or safe, so new 'touchless' ways to control machines are being developed."
• HP’s Pavilion Plus 14 is a powerful, confusing OLED machine - "It’s a $999 package you’ll have trouble finding elsewhere."
• HTML CHEAT SHEET - "HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) has come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee invented it in 1991. HTML5 is the latest version supported by modern web browsers. Our HTML cheat sheet has a full list of all HTML elements, including descriptions, code examples and live previews. Scroll down to browse all HTML tags alphabetically or by their category, or download it as a PDF."
• I tried 5G. It will change your life - if you can find it - "Self-driving cars. Robotic surgeries. Toothbrushes that detect when you're sick. This is the future 5G technology promises in less than a decade's time; internet connections so fast they'll support an entirely new way of life."
• I Tried Apple’s Self-Repair Program With My iPhone. Disaster Ensued. - "Apple’s do-it-yourself tools and instructions are far from ideal for most of us. I know this because I broke my phone trying to use them."
• IBM Personal Computer - commonly known as the IBM PC. The history.
• IBM's tiniest computer is smaller than a grain of rock salt - engadget.
• iFixit pulls apart the 16-inch MacBook Pro & sees little has changed - "The batteries are bigger, but you won't be able to fix it on your own."
• iMac G3: ‘A real stroke of genius.’ How Apple’s iMac G3 became an object of desire - "Beige, boring and a bit too complicated - in the 1990s, personal computers had about as much charisma as an underwhelming date. Compaq and IBM dominated the market, churning out homogenous boxy monitors, keyboards and modems. But, out of the (Bondi) blue in August 1998, soon after its cofounder Steve Jobs had returned to a company in crisis, Apple introduced a bold new design that drastically shifted our relationship with technology. Twenty-five years ago today, the unusual jewel-toned line of iMac G3 desktops came onto the tech scene; shaped like an egg and with a 15-inch CRT display, the intricacies of its hardware visible beneath a translucent plastic shell."
• iMac M1 24" Teardown - "Is the new M1 iMac just a silly-sized M1 iPad, a detached-keyboard M1 MacBook, an M1 Mac Mini stretched out like pizza dough? We’ll only know by getting inside, however tough that might be. It’s time for a teardown." iFixit.
• In praise of customizing your computer - "Here’s how (and why) I customize my Mac."
• In the rush for the latest gimmick, we are losing the joy of ‘things’ - The Guardian.
• Inside the animal internet - engadget.
• Inside the burgeoning world of custom keyboard making - The Verge.
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• Intel Compute Stick - "Connect. Compute. It's that simple." The Intel Compute Stick is a new generation of computing that transforms any HDMI display into a fully functional computer.
• Internet: growing threat to the hidden network of cables that power the internet - "Last month large parts of Tonga were left without internet when an undersea cable was broken. It’s a scenario that is far more common than is understood."
• Internet personality test - what tribe do you belong to?
• Internet regulation: is it time to rein in the tech giants? - The Guardian.
• Interventions for the Management of Computer Vision Syndrome - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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• IOSAFE - "Disaster proof hardware." Go-Anywhere ioSafe Rugged Portable Hard Drive.
• iPad 2017 review: The ideal tablet - The Telegraph.
• Is it safe to leave your Mac plugged in & always on? - "Many Mac owners leave their computers on all of the time, for example. Additionally, a good percentage of MacBook users likely use their devices in 'desktop' mode constantly. In general, both practices are safe. However, when it comes to leaving a MacBook plugged in all the time, the answer is a bit more complicated. Here's what you should know."
• Is the internet killing our brains? - The Guardian.
• Is Working Remotely Bad for Your Health? - TIME Magazine.
• It Outage: Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets & companies around the world - "A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers."
• Japan Just Knocked The U.S. Off The Top Of A Ranking Of The World’s Most Powerful Supercomputers - "A widely followed ranking of the world’s most powerful supercomputers has put a Japanese machine called Fugaku at number one, ousting Summit, a U.S. supercomputer at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory."
• Jony Ive: 8 hits & 8 misses from 20 years at Apple - "Sir Jony Ive is stepping down as head of Apple’s product design after more than 20 years. We look at the key hits and big misses of the world’s largest firm, from the company-revolutionising iMac G3 to the iPhone via the iPod Hi-Fi, the butterfly keyboard and the ill-conceived Magic Mouse 2."
• KILLER APP - definition & explanation.
• LAPTOP - also sometimes called notebook computers or notebooks. Other terms, such as ultrabooks or netbooks, refer to specific types of laptop / notebook.
• Laptop, wifi, wanderlust: the rise of the digital nomad - "From copywriters to computer programmers, people with online-based jobs are seizing the chance to take their work on their travels."
• LEAP - "Say goodbye to your mouse and keyboard".
• Learning to Think Like a Computer - The New York Times.
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• Logitech Crayon - "Unleash your creativity on iPad. Grab a Crayon." Logitech Crayon is a versatile, pixel-precise digital pencil for iPad (6th generation) that allows you to unleash your creativity. Mark up PDFs, take handwritten notes, or doodle a masterpiece - Logitech Crayon works with apps that support Apple Pencil. And with hundreds of Apple Pencil supported apps available right now, you can start learning, collaborating, and creating on iPad instantly.
• Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 gives me serious mouse envy - "At almost half the weight of my G502 with a new sensor and USB-C, I’m tempted to go Superlight."
• Logitech MX Anywhere 3 review: the best gets smaller - "Superb scrolling."
• Logitech’s new mouse & keyboard 2022 offer a quieter click & more clack, respectively - "Say hello to the MX Master 3S and the MX Mechanical."
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• Luxury Apple - "Aluminum USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro/Air." World's most compact USB-C hub specifically designed to provide all the ports you need for your MacBook Air 2018 and MacBook Pro 2019/2018/2017/2016. 7 in 1 Adapter: Expand the two USB-C ports on MacBook Pro into 7 ports: 4k HDMI, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, SD, MicroSD, USB 3.0 × 2.
• M4 Mac Mini: The New Mac Mini Is Amazing, Now Go & Buy the Old One - "The M4 Mac Mini is smaller and faster, with a new cooling system, more ports, and the same $600 price tag as the outgoing model."
• Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio - Which desktop Mac to buy at any pricepoint - "What desktop Mac you buy is an incredibly personal decision, driven by workflow as much as it is by financial considerations. Fortunately, there are wide varieties of machines you can buy at any price point. Here's how to pick."
• Mac mini M2 review: Apple’s cheaper, tiny but mighty computer - "Power upgrade makes smallest Mac desktop more adaptable and better value alternative to iMac."
• MAC STUDIO IS MYTH FULFILLMENT - "The myth of xMac, the midrange Mac tower that never was. Apple’s announcement of the Mac Studio on Tuesday may have fulfilled a dream that some Mac users have been clinging to for a couple of decades. Finally, there’s a modular desktop Mac that’s more powerful than the Mac mini without carrying the Mac Pro’s high price tag."
• Mac Studio versus Mac Pro - "Apple's new Mac Studio is the company's most powerful Apple Silicon machine yet. Here's how it stacks up against the Mac Pro, Apple's most powerful Intel-based Mac to date."
• Macbook Accessories: Upgrade your Mac setup with these accessories - "If you’re looking to take your desk setup to the next level, this is the guide for you."
• MacBook Air is once again the benchmark by which other laptops will be measured - "Many will be found wanting."
• MacBook Air M2 is so good it's given Apple a problem - "Where does the MacBook Air go next?"
• MACBOOK AIR M2 IS THE START OF A WHOLE NEW AIR-A - "New design, new display, new processor, new price."
• MacBook Air Models 2024 Launching This March: 5 Features to Expect - "The existing 15-inch MacBook Air arrived in June 2023, which is not that long ago in terms of Mac update cycles. However, Apple released the current 13-inch MacBook Air back in June 2022. It is now the oldest Mac in Apple's current crop, having not been updated in over 550 days. But rumors suggest that is unlikely to be the case for much longer."
• MacBook buying guide: The right M1 laptop for each use case - "Still on Intel? Here's a quick primer on your options for an M1-based laptop."
• MACBOOK PRO 2016 REVIEW: THE AIR APPARENT - The Verge.
• MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: How to decide which Apple laptop is best for you - "Considering buying a new MacBook, but unsure about all the differences between the Pro and the Air? Here's how to determine which one is the best fit for you."
• MacBook: Should you keep your MacBook plugged in when you're using it? - "You can use your laptop while plugged in and not worry about whether it's at or above 80 percent. Just make sure you didn't change a default setting at  > System Settings > Battery > Options: Optimized Battery Charging should be turned on. Make sure you're using optimized battery charging for best battery health."
• MacBook's Force Touch trackpad - CNET.
• MACWORLD / iWorld - Moscone North, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Trade-show with conference tracks dedicated to the Apple Macintosh platform.
• Man-in-the-middle attack - MITM.
• Mannequin Challenge - viral Internet video trend where people remain frozen in action like mannequins while a video is recorded, usually with the song "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd playing in the background.
• Mapped: How the entire planet's internet is linked by cables under the sea - The Telegraph.
• Microsoft bets big on a smaller Surface - engadget.
• Microsoft Excel: Our 40-year love affair with Microsoft Excel - "From planning weddings to organising dates, the spreadsheet program has become a part of our lives."
• Microsoft Office’s new default font: Aptos - "Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel all get a new default font today. Microsoft is replacing its Calibri default font with Aptos, a new sans-serif typeface that’s inspired by mid-20th-century Swiss typography. Previously known as Bierstadt, Microsoft has been on the hunt for its new Aptos default font over the past couple of years. The software giant commissioned five new custom fonts for Office in 2021, and the Aptos font was picked as the default after years of feedback."
• Microsoft Safety Scanner - "Do you think your PC has a virus?"
• Microsoft Surface Laptop Review - Wired.
• Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop to rival MacBook Pro - The Guardian.
• Mobile broadband is faster than Wi-Fi in 33 countries - "And with the promise of 5G, this may soon be true in the US as well."
• Moore’s Law Turns 50 - The New York Times.
• Most Popular Color On The Internet Is.... - Wired.
• Moving a Mac’s Photos Library - The New York Times.
• NET NEUTRALITY - definition & explanation.
• NETBOOK - Wikipedia.
• NETIZEN - definition & explanation.
• New MacBook Pro Laptops Reveal An Embarrassing Problem - "It’s the laptop that highlights the flaws with every other MacBook currently sold by Apple. If the hardware issues can be fixed for this machine, it’s embarrassing that they have not been fixed over the entire range."
• No one’s ready for GDPR - The Verge.
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• Orbi - "Better WiFi. Everywhere." Goodbye WiFi Dead Zones. From your front door to your patio, get super strong WiFi in every inch of your home.
• PERSONAL COMPUTER | PC - Wikipedia.
• PC WORLD MAGAZINE - reviews and news on tech products, software and download.
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• Penna - "Retro Design Bluetooth Keyboard." Fusing the old-time aesthetics of a typewriter with the technology of a modern-day mechanical Bluetooth keyboard.
• PHABLET - definition & explanation.
• Phishing - attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
• Phone mirroring on the Mac might change how you use your phone - "Instead of a separate device, your iPhone is now just an app on your Mac. There’s a lot left to finish and fix, but it’s a really cool start."
• Privacy mode - can be enabled so that the browser does not store this information for selected browsing sessions. Privacy mode will also disable the storage of data in cookies and Flash cookies.
• Privacy Policy: Here’s What You’re Actually Agreeing To When You Accept a Privacy Policy - "Almost every new app or product that is connected to the internet forces you to accept a long, indecipherable privacy policy in order to use it. These documents outline the company’s data-collection practices. But what exactly are you agreeing to when you accept?"
• psychology behind why people think 5G makes them sick - "The rise of new technologies often brings up fears."
• Ranking the World’s Fastest (& Slowest) Internet Speeds - "When analyzing the improvement of internet speeds in recent quarters, 2018 was mostly a good year. On a global scale, both download and upload speeds have increased on fixed broadband and mobile. With gigabit services continuing to expand and 5G on the horizon, the internet is an undeniable driving force of every country’s economy and a basic component of modern life."
• Reset Your Computer Once a Year for a Happier Life - "It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add."
• Robert Noyce - (1927-1990). Nicknamed "the Mayor of Silicon Valley," co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968. He is also credited (along with Jack Kilby) with the realization of the first integrated circuit or microchip that fueled the personal computer revolution and gave Silicon Valley its name.
• Robert Scoble - American blogger, technical evangelist, and author.
• science behind how the internet works - The Telegraph.
• science is still out on the harmful effects of screen time - "Some studies investigating the side effects of screen time might not actually be measuring what we think they are."
• Science of Waiting ... and Waiting ... for Your Page to Load - Wired.
• Screen burn: why the glare from your computer could be ageing your skin - "Researchers have suggested a week in front of a screen is the same as 25 minutes in the sun. So should you be slapping on the sunblock every morning before sitting down to work?"
• Silicon Valley Is Not Your Friend - The New York Times.
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• SIR BERNERS-LEE - inventor of the World Wide Web.
• Site123 - "By far the easiest free website builder." Create a website using ready-made styles and layouts. No design or coding skills required. Just enter your content and 1, 2, 3 - it's up and running!
• SKEUOMORPHISM - definition & explanation.
• Software as a Service | SaaS - is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet.
• Spear phishing - phishing attempts directed at specific individuals or companies have been termed spear phishing. Attackers may gather personal information about their target to increase their probability of success. This technique is, by far, the most successful on the internet today, accounting for 91% of attacks.
• Speedtest Global Index - "Ranking mobile and fixed broadband speeds from around the world on a monthly basis. Click on a location for more local analysis."
• Spies, lies & data thieves: It's time to get a VPN - "Cover your assets."
• Squarespace - since 2003. "Build a Website - Website Builder. All you need to create a website." The all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Easily create a website or online store. Award-winning templates. 24/7 support. eCommerce. Hosting. Modern Website Templates. Custom Domain Names. 24/7 Customer Support. Easy Content Importing. No Plugins Necessary. Website Analytics App. Free 14-day Trial.
• Steve Jobs changed the future of laptops 10 years ago - The Verge.
• Steve Jobs demos Apple Macintosh, 1984 - YouTube.
• Steve Jobs describes the future & AI a year before the Mac - "The Steve Jobs Archive has released a fascinating video of a 28-year-old Jobs explaining computers to a skeptical crowd in 1983."
• Steve Jobs iPhone 2007 Presentation - "On January 9, 2007 Apple introduced the iPhone. The iPhone was a revolutionary product from Apple and it changed the way smart phones look in work. This video is from MacWorld 2007 were Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone (1st Gen. / 2G)." YouTube 51:18.
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• Stow - "The Travel Tech Collection."
• SURFACE GO IS MICROSOFT’S BIG BET ON A TINY-COMPUTER FUTURE - Wired.
• Tech’s cult of thinness needs to come to an end - "It’s time to stop sacrificing great products at the altar of thin."
• Technology evangelist - person who builds a critical mass of support for a given technology, and then establishes it as a technical standard in a market that is subject to network effects.
• The battle for the internet's future - "The fight to keep the internet free and open for everyone. Connecting the world is seen as a humanitarian mission for some technology evangelists – but ensuring a free and open web is a harder problem to solve."
• The big differences between 4G & 5G - "Companies are racing to have the fastest or largest 5G networks. And countries are competing to be the first to deploy fully functional, nationwide 5G, because of the many revolutionary innovations experts anticipate will be built on top of it."
• The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - "The attack by Chinese spies reached almost 30 U.S. companies, including Amazon and Apple, by compromising America’s technology supply chain, according to extensive interviews with government and corporate sources."
• The easiest way to revolutionize your computer’s audio - The Verge.
• The forbidden images of the Chinese internet - "Nothing reflects the lasting potency of the iconic "Tank Man" photo quite like the dogged attempts to censor it on China's internet."
• The Future Is Not What It Used To Be - Steve Jobs.
• the global internet is disintegrating. what comes next? - "Russia is the latest country to try to find ways to police its online borders, sparking the end of the internet as we know it."
• The Illustrated History of Emojis - "The history behind the icons we know and love."
• The Internet Has Accepted the Bottle Cap Challenge. It's Really Kicking Off - TIME Magazine.
• The latest internet trend I can’t get enough of: gelatin - "From fashion to the art world - down to the simple charms of a video of Jell-O being spanked - gelatin is having a moment."
• The online data that's being deleted - "For years, we were encouraged to store our data online. But it's become increasingly clear that this won't last forever - and now the race is on to stop our memories being deleted."
• The Perfect Apple Desk Setup, 4 Different Ways - "These are the best Apple desk setups for every type of worker, from the basic laptop user to the desktop power user."
• The Wired Guide to Your Personal Data (and Who Is Using It) - Wired.
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon review - "The best business laptop returns."
• THREE-FINGER SALUTE - definition & explanation.
• Tiling window manager - definition & explanation.
• Tim Berners-Lee Has A Plan To Save The Web From Digital Dystopia - "The internet was supposed to become a sort of global online utopia, but fake news, election meddling, online bullying and a host of other ills have plunged it into a nightmarish mess. Its creator, Tim Berners-Lee, wants to reverse the slide."
• Tim Berners-Lee: I invented the web. Here are three things we need to change to save it - The Guardian.
• Tim Berners-Lee is selling the original code for the World Wide Web as an NFT - "The World Wide Web's inventor is selling its original code as an NFT. Comprising over 9.500 lines of code, the files contain the basis of the languages and protocols underpinning the internet as we know it: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Universal Document Identified (URI)."
• Tim Berners-Lee’s NFT of world wide web source code sold for $5.4m - "Crypto asset represents ownership of various digital items from when Berners-Lee invented the web in 1989."
• Tim Berners-Lee on the future of the web: 'The system is failing' - The Guardian.
• TOUCHSCREEN - Wikipedia.
• Turing test - test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human.
• TURN BLUETOOTH OFF WHEN YOU'RE NOT USING IT - Wired.
• Turn off your Bluetooth, warn security experts - "Your Bluetooth connection is unsafe. Very unsafe. That’s the message from the largest hacker convention."
• TURN OFF YOUR PUSH NOTIFICATIONS. ALL OF THEM - Wired.
• Two-Decade Fight for Two Letters on the Internet - "The South Pacific island of Niue says it was cheated out of .nu, a domain that turned out to be very lucrative on the other side of the world. It turned out that .nu was, in fact, very valuable. 'Nu' means now in Swedish, Danish and Dutch, and thousands of Scandinavians registered websites with that suffix."
• ULTRABOOK - Wikipedia.
• Upon my death, delete: how to plan your digital legacy - "Whether you want your information destroyed, stored or memorialised, many tech platforms now offer options for handling users’ data after death."
• Usability vs. Security - "The Everlasting Trade-Off in the Context of Apple iOS Mobile Hotspots."
• USB Ports: Everything You Need to Know About USB Ports & Speeds (2024) - "USB-C was supposed to make everything simple. Instead, it’s more complicated than ever. So let's clear up the confusion."
• Vaio laptops are back & they’re surprisingly affordable - "The Vaio laptop brand is dipping its toe into the affordable space with a new series of notebooks featuring several impressive specs at prices under $950."
• Vaio returns with a laptop-tablet hybrid - "The return of a cult laptop - and a little cloud of sound."
• Vault 7: CIA Hacking Tools Revealed - WikiLeaks.
• Verizon VPN app protects against shady public WiFi - "It can also block ad trackers."
• Viral video - video that becomes popular through a viral process of Internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email.
• VPN Guide: Legality, Jurisdictions & Internet Censorship - since 2012. "The Best VPN Reviews on Earth!"
• VPNPro.com - "Your Roadmap To Online Privacy And VPN Technology." Here at VPNpro, we keep a close eye on the ever-changing World Wide Web and give you the latest on online safety and the VPN industry.
• Watson - artificially intelligent computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language, developed in IBM's DeepQA project by a research team.
• Wayback Machine internet archive - since 1996. "As of February 2021, the Internet Archive holds over 29 million books and texts, 8.7 million movies, videos and TV shows, 629,000 software programs, 16 million audio files, 3.8 million images, 224,000 audio files, and 550 billion web pages in the Wayback Machine."
• Webby Award - since 1996. Award for excellence on the Internet presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Categories include websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile.
• Website Cloning - refers to the copying or modification of an existing website design or script to create a new website. Website cloning allows designers to create websites without the need to write scripts from scratch.
• WHAT ARE SCREENS DOING TO OUR EYES - AND OUR ABILITY TO SEE? - Wired.
• What does tech take from us? Meet the writer who has counted 100 big losses - "We have never been more reliant on the internet - yet Pamela Paul still gets DVDs in the post and buys CD players. Why? Because we have lost more to the digital era than we realise, she says."
• What Happened When I Switched From Mac to Windows - "Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck."
• What Internet Speeds Should You Really Be Paying For? Here's How to Decide - "f the new year brought some new gadgets - like a 4K TV, new streaming device, or even a new video game - into your life, you’re probably itching to get them hooked up and online. Just one problem, though: That 4K-quality stream you’re looking to extract from your Netflix subscription isn’t exactly in 4K, thanks to your less-than-stellar Internet connection."
• What makes the Mac Mini a great computer? - "Users tell us what Apple’s smallest PC excels at."
• What on earth is an algorithm anyway? - "What is an algorithm? It can feel like a big, abstract, concept. So here’s presenter Jon Stroud with a down-to-earth guide."
• What the Bible Says About Secrets - "Scripture offers at least two views of privacy: It’s necessary for a healthy spiritual life, but it also provides a place where sin can be committed."
• What to Do if You Spill on Your Laptop - The New York Times.
• What we’re still waiting for after Apple’s iPhone 11 event - "The surprises Apple didn’t announce."
• What’s the difference between the M2 Pro & the M2 Max? - "Here’s what you need to know about the two different versions of Apple’s MacBook Pro 16."
• Which iMac Is Your iMac? Intel Vs. M1 Desktops Compared - "When Apple first announced it would switch to processors of its own design for Macs, and that the transition to fully replacing its Intel-based computers would take two years, it also introduced a period of uncertainty for those who needed to buy a new Mac sooner rather than later. Go ahead and get an Intel-based Mac now? Or wait for just the right Mac with an M1 chip to be released? "
• Which is the best PC for someone who has Parkinson’s? - "The short answer is that you should buy a desktop PC. With a laptop, you are more or less stuck with the keyboard fitted by the manufacturer, and the quality varies from average to mediocre. With a desktop PC, you can take your pick from dozens of USB and Bluetooth keyboards. These range from keyboards with flat, island-style isolated keys to full mechanical keyboards aimed at professionals and gamers."
• Who Will Make Apple Fashionable Now? - "With the metaverse looming, a shift in designer could make a big difference."
• Who’s behind the Kaseya ransomware attack & why is it so dangerous? - "The breach has affected hundreds of businesses around the world, and experts fear the worst is yet to come."
• Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security? - "The main reason you have to remove your laptop from your bag is because its battery and other mechanical components are too dense for X-rays to penetrate effectively - especially if the scanning system is old. The same goes for power cords and other devices such as tablets and cameras."
• Why Light Bulbs May Be the Next Hacker Target - The New York Times.
• Why the tech world is waging war on bezels - "It's about more than good looks."
• Why there is so little left of the early internet - "It took nearly five years into the internet’s life before anyone made a concerted effort to archive it. Much of our earliest online activity has disappeared."
• Why you need a personal laptop - "Keeping work and life on one device puts your privacy at risk."
• Why you need a VPN for surfing on public Wi-Fi - "Public Wi-Fi connections are dangerous if you don’t have any security measures in place. Your data is at risk. Here’s how to protect it."
• Why You Should Never Borrow Someone Else's Charging Cable - "Protect your charging cables like you protect your passwords, say cybersecurity experts."
• Why you should really, really update your Logitech wireless dongle - "MouseJack never really went away."
• Why you should really stop charging your phone overnight - "Do you plug in your phone every night right before you go to bed? Here's what you should be doing instead."
• Wi-Fi traffic open to eavesdropping - Ars Technica.
• Windows 95 turned 25 today - "And introduced the Start menu."
• Wireless charging: Are we doing this or not? - "Google and Apple both now offer Qi charging compatibility."
• World Backup Day - "Day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups." March 31st.
• world wide web born at cern 25 years ago - CERN: March 12, 2014.
• World Wide Web Turns 30. Here's How Its Inventor Thinks We Can Fix It - "World wide web creator Tim Berners-Lee tells TIME that data must be taken from companies and given to users."
• WORLD WIDE WEB TURNS 30: OUR FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM A TO Z - "On this day 30 years ago, Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal with the dreary title 'Information Management' to his superior at the European physics laboratory CERN."
• Worldwide mobile data pricing: The cost of 1GB of mobile data in 230 countries - "Data from 6,313 mobile data plans in 230 countries were gathered and analysed by Cable.co.uk between 23 October and 28 November 2018. The average cost of one gigabyte (1GB) was then calculated and compared to form a worldwide mobile data pricing league table."
• world's first website went online 25 years ago today - The Telegraph.
• world's oldest websites that are still around today - The Telegraph.
• Yes, Your iPad Can Replace Your Desktop or Laptop. Here Are 5 Things to Know First - "Apple’s latest souped-up iPads, along with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and software enhancements in iPadOS, have turned the company’s tablets into bona-fide desktop and laptop replacements."
• You Live Your Life Online. Don’t Forget Your Manners - "Etiquette helps you get on in life, but having a range of etiquette makes all the difference."
• YOU'RE ABOUT TO DROWN IN STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONS - Wired.
• Your Mac can finally have a great webcam, thanks to your iPhone - "It’s no secret that the webcams on Apple’s Mac devices leave a lot to be desired, with no better example than the Studio Display’s recent issues. But the Camo app looks to solve this, with a new update that enables it to be used for FaceTime calls, alongside native support for Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, and more."
• Your obsession with celebrities is helping scammers spread spam - "Promises of Alexis Bledel content led the most people to malware in 2019."
• YOUR PC IS RUINING YOUR VISION. HERE'S HOW TO BEAT EYE STRAIN - Wired.
• Your Wi-Fi Security Is Probably Weak. Here’s How to Fix That - The New York Times.
• Zero Click Search - is an answer to a user's question right at the top of the search engine results page (SERP) so they don't need any further information that would be gained by clicking the link.
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• ZOLT - "Power your laptop, phone & tablet at the same time." The world's smallest, lightest, smartest laptop charger, and more.