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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Epic Fail: Microsoft Presenter Ditches Edge Browser During Live Demo And Installs Chrome
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This Is The World’s First 5G Smartphone

ll major technology giants are busy investing millions in research and development to enable the next generation 5G communications technology. Out of those, companies like Qualcomm and Nokia are leading the race. Earlier this month, Qualcomm demonstrated its first 5G network with X50 modems. In a related and exciting development, a Twitter user named Sherif […]

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This Is The World’s First 5G Smartphone
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8 Best iPhone X Alternatives That Provide Better Value And Don’t Cost $1,000

few days ago, Apple started offering iPhone X pre-orders. As it turns out, within few minutes, people started getting delivery days to late November or December. This brings us to iPhone X alternatives one can look for, which prompted me to prepare this list of some amazing smartphones. This list is also helpful for those […]

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Apple iPhone X Engineer Fired After Daughter Posts Video, How The Internet Reacted

he launch of iPhone X might have brought goodies for everyone at Apple, except one engineer whose daughter posted a hands-on of the device ahead of its commercial release. The Apple engineer was reportedly fired by Apple. What might have scratched Apple’s wounds was the innocent video by Brooke Amelia Peterson that gave viewers a peak […]

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Apple iPhone X Engineer Fired After Daughter Posts Video, How The Internet Reacted
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How To Delete WhatsApp Messages For Everyone?

ooner or later, WhatsApp had to allow users to undo their wrongdoings and delete their WhatsApp messages. Becuase accidents can happen anytime. We have heard stories of drunk employees accidentally messaging their boss. Until now, it has been possible to delete messages on your side of the conversation. But WhatsApp users can now delete the […]

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How To Delete WhatsApp Messages For Everyone?
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‘Twisted’ Light Can Make Wireless Internet Faster Than Fiber

ptical Fiber is probably the fastest form of data transfer available to ordinary humans. But a couple of things prevent it from reaching more people: the complexity of deployment and price. This has led even companies like Google to struggle for building a good consumer base. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found a […]

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‘Twisted’ Light Can Make Wireless Internet Faster Than Fiber
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Your Windows Login Details Can Be Stolen By Hackers Without User Interaction

rom time to time, the security researchers continue to make us realize that Windows operating system is full of loopholes that can be exploited by hackers to steal our data. One such vulnerability was patched by Redmond in recent patch Tuesday. This patch deals with a dangerous attack that could help an attacker to steal […]

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NordVPN In-Depth Review: A Reliable VPN For Security And Performance

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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NordVPN In-Depth Review: A Reliable VPN For Security And Performance
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How To Change Your Country Service On Google Search?

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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How To Change Your Country Service On Google Search?
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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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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Uses NSA’s “EternalRomance” Exploit, Petya Connection Also Found
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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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NTT Communications Is Transforming Enterprise Digitally With SDx+M Concept

TT Communications (NTT Com) provides a variety of services to enterprises and helps them excel with consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services. It has network coverage in 190＋ countries and regions, thanks to its 140 secure data centers. Inspired by the “Transform. Transcend.” business vision, NTT Com aims to create new values and be a driving force in shaping a […]

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NTT Communications Is Transforming Enterprise Digitally With SDx+M Concept
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IoTroop/Reaper: A Massive Botnet Cyberstorm Is Coming To Take Down The Internet

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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IoTroop/Reaper: A Massive Botnet Cyberstorm Is Coming To Take Down The Internet
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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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10 Best Android Photo Editor Apps
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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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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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The Walking Dead S08 Torrents Have “Secret Watermarks” To Track Illegal Downloads
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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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Anti Ransomware Feature Introduced In Windows 10 With Fall Creators Update
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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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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Attack Is On The Rise — Here’s What You Need To Know
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IBM Beats Google To Achieve “Impossible” Quantum Computing Milestone

t the moment while we might not be having a real quantum computer at our disposal, things are going to change in a few years. Technology giants like IBM, Google, Microsoft, and others are investing a hefty amount of money in quantum computing research. This brings us to the quantum computing supremacy limit, which talks […]

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IBM Beats Google To Achieve “Impossible” Quantum Computing Milestone
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32 Funny Google Assistant Commands That Will Crack You Up

oogle Assistant, the brain behind Google Home, can perform many interesting actions like searching the web, scheduling events and alarms, or surfing information from your Google account. The assistant is famous for its precise robotic responses. Besides all the information you’d expect from the Google assistant, it is also designed with a slight touch of […]

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32 Funny Google Assistant Commands That Will Crack You Up
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Is Named ‘Bionic Beaver’

ust last week, the Linux enthusiasts celebrated the release of Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark, which will remain supported for a period of nine months. While many users had already upgraded their machines to this release, others are waiting for the next LTS release, i.e., Ubuntu 18.04. This also brings us to its codename, which has […]

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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Is Named ‘Bionic Beaver’
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What Is Bitcoin Gold? Why Is Bitcoin Splitting For The Second Time?

arlier this year in August, we witnessed the splitting of Bitcoin as a result of the formation of a new hard fork named Bitcoin Cash (BCC). Compared to the pre-existing Bitcoin, BCC stressed on high speed and volume of transaction. It also increased the block size to 8MB and removed SegWit2x proposal. Now, Bitcoin is […]

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What Is Bitcoin Gold? Why Is Bitcoin Splitting For The Second Time?
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The Pirate Bay’s Iconic .SE Domain Name Is Back From The Dead

he Pirate Bay’s iconic .SE domain name is the primary method by which pirates access their favorite torrent website. However, in a surprise development, last week, the domain name was deactivated. It seemed as the historic domain name was expired and the people were no longer able to visit the notorious website. However, as per […]

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The Pirate Bay’s Iconic .SE Domain Name Is Back From The Dead
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Apps Vanishing After Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Here Is The Temporary Fix

indows 10 users have started to receive the Fall Creators Update. But it seems life isn’t 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 the […]

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Apps Vanishing After Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Here Is The Temporary Fix
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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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How To Disable Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows 10
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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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Windows 10 “TruePlay”: Microsoft Adds New Anti-Cheat Protection For Gamers
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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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“Linux On Galaxy” Is Bringing Your Favorite Linux Distros On Smartphones
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Pop!_OS Is Finally Here — System76’s Ubuntu-based Operating System For Developers

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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Pop!_OS Is Finally Here — System76’s Ubuntu-based Operating System For Developers
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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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Hack These Apps And Earn $1,000 — Bug Bounty Program Launched By Google And HackerOne
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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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Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Released With New Features — Download Torrents And ISO Files Here
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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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Truth Behind The Real And Fake Picture Of India From Space On Diwali Night
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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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How To Enable Speech Recognition on Windows 10; A Step By Step Tutorial
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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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Intel Aims To Conquer AI With Its New Family Of AI Chip Nervana
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Features: What’s New In The Big Release

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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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Features: What’s New In The Big Release
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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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Surface Book 2 Launched By Microsoft — Brings The Power Of Desktop To Laptop
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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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Google’s Machine Learning Software Can Create Code Better Than The Researchers Who Made It
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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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Forget KRACK Attack, 5 Year Old Encryption Bug Returns For Google And Microsoft
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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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Qualcomm Demonstrates Its First 5G Network With X50 Modems
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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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KRACK Attack: Fix Released For Windows And Linux, Apple And Google Are Still Working
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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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8 Best Android File Manager And File Explorer Apps
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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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KRACK Attack: 41% of Android Devices Affected And Easy To Hack
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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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Windows Subsystem For Linux Gets “Full Support” In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
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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 Russia digital money called CryptoRuble as well. Russia’s Minister of Communications Nikolay Nikiforov dropped the word that President Vladimir Putin has given a green signal […]

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Russia Plans To Launch Its National Cryptocurrency Called “CryptoRuble”
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Severe WiFi Hack: WPA2 “KRACK Attack” Threatens WiFi Users Around The World

ou might have heard or read about WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access II), it is most common wireless encryption protocol that you’ll find in use on networks such as home, public cafes, etc. Now, researchers have found critical vulnerabilities in the 13-year-old protocol that can allow attackers, within the physical range of your network, to decipher the […]

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Severe WiFi Hack: WPA2 “KRACK Attack” Threatens WiFi Users Around The World
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Pi-Top: This Raspberry Pi And Linux-powered Laptop Is For New Coders And Makers

n late 2014, Pi-Top, U.K.’s education startup raised about $200,000 on Indiegogo to fund its first DIY laptop. It was followed by pi-topCEED, a cheap desktop computer that’s powered by Raspberry Pi. Their latest offering, the new Pi-Top, is a new tinkering machine that you can assemble on your own using modular approach. Compared to […]

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Kotlin Programming Language Will Surpass Java On Android Next Year

t Google I/O 2017, Google announced the newly added support for Kotlin programming language in Android, along with the existing languages Java and C++. As per the experts, Kotlin came as a breath of fresh air in Android development ecosystem to make “Android development faster and more fun. But, what about the numbers? How many developers […]

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Kotlin Programming Language Will Surpass Java On Android Next Year
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How to Clear Android Cache Data; 4 Quick And Easy Ways

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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How to Clear Android Cache Data; 4 Quick And Easy Ways
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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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DoubleLocker: This Android Ransomware Activates Every Time You Press Home Button
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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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How To Get Pixel 2 Launcher With ‘Bottom Search Bar’ Without Rooting
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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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Windows 10 Insider Build 17017 Brings Cortana Collections, New Startup Settings, And More
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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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Facebook Launches Its ‘Food Ordering Service’ For The First Time
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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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“The Future Of Coding Is No Coding At All” — Did GitHub CEO Predict Traditional Programming’s Death?
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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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Apple Killing Touch ID On All iPhones In 2018, Report Says
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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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Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Enters Final Freeze — Final Release On October 19th
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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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The Pirate Bay Is Using Your CPU To Mine Cryptocurrency AGAIN — Here’s How To Block
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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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Microsoft Fixes Windows Blue Screen Error After Patch Tuesday Update
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KDE Neon 5.11 Linux Distro Released With Latest Plasma Release

couple of days ago, the much awaited Plasma 5.11 desktop was released by KDE developers. The major features of this release were better notifications, redesigned settings app, improved task manager, and new Vault app. Soon after this release, KDE Neon developers also shipped their brand new release, i.e., KDE Neon 5.11. On a side note, […]

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KDE Neon 5.11 Linux Distro Released With Latest Plasma Release
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Bitcoin Price Crosses $5,000 To Reach An All-Time High

t the start of this year, Bitcoin was trading at around $1,000. Today, the Bitcoin price has soared to an all-time high, crossing $5,000 mark. The new record has smashed the previous bar of $5,013, which was set in early September. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $5,291. While the week-to-week growth is 18.75%, the month-to-month increase is […]

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Bitcoin Price Crosses $5,000 To Reach An All-Time High
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15 Top Programming Languages Used By Coders On GitHub

earning new skills can be helpful if you are looking to change careers. In case you end up learning a skill that’s in heavy demand, it turns out to be something that brings immense benefits and stay with you lifelong. In case you’re a programmer, learning a new programming language helps you expand your career […]

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15 Top Programming Languages Used By Coders On GitHub
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Who Is The Greatest? Dennis Ritchie, Bill Gates, or Steve Jobs?

Short Bytes: When it comes to who is the greatest – Dennis Ritchie, Bill Gates, or Steve Jobs – it’s just not about what they invented, but it’s more about how we have always perceived them. Taking a cue from psychology and history, explore the fact yourself. ulogies were raging over the sky when Steve jobs […]

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Who Is The Greatest? Dennis Ritchie, Bill Gates, or Steve Jobs?
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Intel Creates 17 Qubit Superconducting Test Chip For Quantum Computing

he world might hail quantum computers as the future. From IBM’s universal quantum computer to Microsoft’s new programming language for quantum computers, the development is going on at a great pace. But still, there is a lot of work to be done. Intel has created a new 17-qubit superconducting test chip and they have tried […]

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Intel Creates 17 Qubit Superconducting Test Chip For Quantum Computing
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7 Coolest Things Facebook Announced At Oculus Go Launch Event

t its fourth annual Oculus Connect conference, the Facebook-owned Oculus announced a series of products to push Facebook’s VR-focused strategy. With the new launches, Facebook is looking to control the overall VR experience with the help of onboard computation, which means no need for smartphones or PC. At the conference, Facebook announced tons of new hardware and […]

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7 Coolest Things Facebook Announced At Oculus Go Launch Event
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5 Biggest Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Google Pixel 2

arlier this month, Google expanded its hardware efforts and launched the new Pixel 2 smartphones, some new accessories, PixelBook, etc. As Apple, Samsung, and LG had recently launched their flagships in recent past, the comparisons were inevitable. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch also gave birth to some burning questions that might hurt […]

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5 Biggest Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Google Pixel 2
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Top 10 Technology Trends For 2018 You Must Know About

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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Top 10 Technology Trends For 2018 You Must Know About
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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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OnePlus Caught Spying On Users, Here Is How To Disable It
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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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Bitcoin Exchange Websites To Be Blocked In Russia: Report
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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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Innovate.AI: Microsoft Is Giving $5.5 Million To AI-Powered Startups
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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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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Released To Insiders In Preview Ring
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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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KDE Plasma 5.11 Desktop Released With “Vault” — First Look Is Here
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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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A Step-By-Step Guide To Cryptocurrency Investment, Grab The Course Here
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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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8 Best Android Cleaner Apps : Boost performance, Clean Junk Files And Improve Battery Life
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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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WhatsApp Exploit Can Allow Hackers To Monitor Your Sleep And Other Things
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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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Crypto-Loot Is A New Service That Helps Websites Steal Cryptocurrency Using Your CPU Power
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Most Popular Android Versions In October 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 October, Android Marshmallow is still the most popular version of the Android operating system. he […]

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Most Popular Android Versions In October 2017 (Always Updated List)
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Microsoft Is Killing Windows 10 1511 Today, Here Is How To Upgrade

oday, Microsoft is pulling support for the big Windows 10 update released in November 2015. So, from October 10, 2017, users running Windows 10 1511 won’t be receiving any new security updates or quality updates. In May this year, Microsoft ended support for the original Windows 10 version released in July 2015. The somewhat short […]

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Microsoft Is Killing Windows 10 1511 Today, Here Is How To Upgrade
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Librem 5 Linux Smartphone Crosses Its $1.5 Million Funding Goal

inux smartphone Librem 5 has met its $1.5 million crowdfunding goal with 2 weeks left in the campaign. With this campaign, Purism aims to create the world’s first encrypted, open smartphone ecosystem that brings total control to the users. Reaching this goal ahead of schedule will help the people behind the project accelerate the production of […]

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Librem 5 Linux Smartphone Crosses Its $1.5 Million Funding Goal
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Chinese Woman Goes Blind After Playing Mobile Game For 24 Hours

n a strange series of events, a Chinese woman, who goes by the pseudonym Wu Xiaojing, became partially blind after she played the game called Honour of Kings on her phone for almost a day. The 21-year-old Wu, an accountant by profession, admitted that she was addicted to the game. On a free day, she […]

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Chinese Woman Goes Blind After Playing Mobile Game For 24 Hours
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iPhone 8 Is Splitting Open Due To Battery Swelling — Apple Says It’s “Looking Into The Issue”

ith its exceptional media strategy, Apple is able to create heavy buzz around its iPhone launch events. This also puts the company under a lot of pressure. It turns out that iPhone 8 devices are reportedly splitting open due to a severe issue. Over the course of past few days, there have been many reports on […]

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iPhone 8 Is Splitting Open Due To Battery Swelling — Apple Says It’s “Looking Into The Issue”
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Linux Gets Its First Multi-Core, RISC-V Based Open Source Processor

ast year, Silicon Valley Startup SiFive released the first open source SoC (system on a chip), which was named Freeform Everywhere 310. Now, going one step ahead from the embedded systems, the company has released U54-MC Coreplex IP, which is the world’s first RISC-V based 64-bit quad-core CPU that supports fully featured operating systems like […]

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Linux Gets Its First Multi-Core, RISC-V Based Open Source Processor
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How To Search And Use Wikipedia In Linux Terminal?

ikipedia is like a vast trough of knowledge that often turns out to be useful in our daily lives. At many instances, Google pushes Wikipedia results towards the top in the search result pages to help you get the answers quickly. But, have you ever thought of using Wikipedia in terminal? It could be very […]

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How To Search And Use Wikipedia In Linux Terminal?
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Switch to Android And iOS, Microsoft Will Support You Because Windows Mobile Is Dead

or Microsoft, smartphone operating system hasn’t been their cup of tea. Probably, that is one of the reasons the company has started building apps for others, namely Android and iOS. Now, Joe Belfiore, Microsoft’s Corporate VP of Windows, has indirectly admitted that the days of Windows 10 Mobile are probably over and people should switch […]

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Switch to Android And iOS, Microsoft Will Support You Because Windows Mobile Is Dead
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How Some Private Torrent Sites Are Using Cryptocurrency Mining For Your Benefit

ast month, it was reported that popular torrent website The Pirate Bay was mining Monero digital currency from the CPUs of the visitors. This move was received with much flak as the users weren’t made aware of such steps. This also gave rise to a number of ways to block websites from mining cryptocurrency without your […]

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How Some Private Torrent Sites Are Using Cryptocurrency Mining For Your Benefit
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How Is Technology Revolutionizing Health Care Administration As We Know It?

ver the past two decades, dozens of leaps in technology as it pertains to medical usage have occurred. It’s the driving force in modern medicine today. Although many of the conventions of health care have remained the same, the way we administer treatment is much improved. Huge waves in healthcare administration have also transpired, as […]

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How Is Technology Revolutionizing Health Care Administration As We Know It?
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What Is eSIM? How It Will Make Our Lives Easier?

re you also the who has started to see the term eSIM (embedded SIM) more often. Google talked about eSIM support for the recently released Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Has Google added something beyond nano sim? Yes. But is it entirely new? No. What is eSIM? For years, I have thought that our […]

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What Is eSIM? How It Will Make Our Lives Easier?
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Debian GNU/Linux 9.2 “Stretch” Released With Tons Of Fixes

n late July, The Debian Project released the first update of Debian 9 Stretch Stable in the form of Debian 9.1. This has been followed by the most recent Debian GNU/Linux 9.2 release. This second update mainly ships to bring tons of security update corrections and some serious fixes as well. The advisories of the […]

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Debian GNU/Linux 9.2 “Stretch” Released With Tons Of Fixes
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An Interview With Neil McGovern, GNOME Foundation Executive Director: “Software Freedom, Users, And Technical Excellence Are Our 3 Pillars”

arlier this year in February, the GNOME Foundation announced the appointment of Neil McGovern as its new Executive Director. He is a well-known figure in Free Software community; he served as Debian Project Leader from 2014-15. The GNOME Project, apart from developing GNOME desktop, also takes care of multiple other emerging projects. We, recently, spoke to Neil McGovern […]

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An Interview With Neil McGovern, GNOME Foundation Executive Director: “Software Freedom, Users, And Technical Excellence Are Our 3 Pillars”
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Google Assistant: 30+ Super Useful Voice Commands You Should Know

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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Google Assistant: 30+ Super Useful Voice Commands You Should Know
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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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Use This Stack Overflow-Microsoft’s Programming Bot To Get Coding Answers In No Time
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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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Microsoft Wants To Put Fingerprint Sensor In Keyboard Keys, Files Patent
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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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How To Enable Hidden iOS 11 “Dark Mode” On iPhone And iPad?
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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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8 Most Beautiful Linux Distros You Need To Try (2017 Edition)
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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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Here’s Why Google Killed Pixel 2 Headphone Jack After Making Fun Of Apple
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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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Microsoft Launcher Is Here For Android, Connects Your Phone To Your PC
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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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Russian Hackers Steal NSA Secrets And Code With The Help Of Kaspersky Antivirus
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Microsoft Edge Launched For iOS And Android — Here’s How To Download It Right Now

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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Microsoft Edge Launched For iOS And Android — Here’s How To Download It Right Now
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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 Best Free Android Music Players : 2017 Edition
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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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6 Times Google Made Fun Of Apple At Pixel 2 Launch Event
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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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5 Windows Mixed Reality Headsets You Can Buy Right Now
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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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Linux-based, Open Source Smartphone Librem 5 Crosses $1 Million In Funding
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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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Mozilla To Kill Firefox Support For Windows XP And Vista By June 2018
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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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8 Biggest Things Google Just Launched At Pixel 2 Event
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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. Now, Google has come up with the new members of the family, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Google said Pixel users have reported high satisfaction with their devices. Now, at the […]

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Pixelbook Launched By Google — First Laptop With Google Assistant

t its Google Pixel event, Google launched new 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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Google Pixel 2 Event: Google Launches Home Mini

oogle has launched Home Mini, the newest part of Home family. It’s powered by Google Assistant, obviously. For this hardware product, the company has created a special yarn. There are 4 LED lights under the fabric to let you know that it’s active. You can simply tap the surface for interaction. You can connect Home […]

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Google Pixel 2 Event: Google Launches Home Mini
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How To Link Your Android or iOS Device To Windows 10? | Connect Phone To Windows 10

ith the Fall Creators Update, Microsoft will allow users to link Android and iOS devices to their Windows 10 PCs and use the ‘Continue on PC’ feature. It lets you push web pages from your phone to your PC without needing to connect a USB cable or same network. The Continue on PC feature is […]

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This Former Google Engineer Has Started A New “Religion” To Create An “AI God”

nthony Levandowski is a multi-millionaire engineer who was at the center of Google-Waymo battle. Levandowski was fired from Uber after Google alleged that he stole trade secrets from the company. He worked as the head of engineering for Uber’s autonomous vehicle division. Earlier, he co-founded a self-driving trucking company named Otto, which got acquired by Uber in […]

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This Former Google Engineer Has Started A New “Religion” To Create An “AI God”
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7 Best Android Launchers To Customize Your Device: 2017 Edition

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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Here Are The Top 25 Highest Quality Android Apps And Games In Fall 2017

here are millions of apps and games on Google Play. Many of them are great, but Google thinks some of these apps and games stand out more than others. The company likes to call them Android Excellence Apps and Games. Google has published the list of what they think are the highest quality apps and […]

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How To Master Ethical Hacking And Pen-testing Using Your Android Phone?

ith a shift from desktop to mobile computing, Android has established itself as one of the most important platforms for developers and users. This paramount change has also made Android a primary penetration testing tool. In such a scenario, learning the subtleties of ethical hacking from the scratch with the help of a quality Android pen-testing online […]

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How To Master Ethical Hacking And Pen-testing Using Your Android Phone?
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An Interview With Purism CEO & Founder Todd Weaver: “Expect More Librem 5 Partnerships In Near Future”

he free and open source Linux smartphone movement is once again gaining momentum, thanks to the Purism’s ongoing Librem 5 crowdfunding campaign and other projects like postmarketOS. To strengthen Librem 5 development, Purism has already partnered with open source leaders like GNOME and KDE, and we’re really excited to see the final outcome. Recently, we chatted […]

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What Is Zcash? Why Edward Snowden Calls It The “Most Interesting Bitcoin Alternative”?

n the recent years, we have seen a rapid germination of a variety of cryptocurrencies that posed themselves as bitcoin alternatives. Most of these digital coins focused on the privacy aspect and pitted themselves as the most secure option available. What is Zcash? What’s so special about it? Zcash, one such Bitcoin alternative, grew out […]

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Here Are The Leaked Pixel And Pixel XL Google Will Release Tomorrow

n October 4, Google will host their second hardware event which would serve as the launchpad for the second-gen Pixel phones and other ‘Made by Google’ devices which might include a smaller Google Home. Nowadays, it isn’t surprising to hear about manufacturers unknowingly spilling details about their upcoming products. Evan Blass, the renowned leaker, has […]

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Here Are The Leaked Pixel And Pixel XL Google Will Release Tomorrow
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Linux And Open Source Pioneer Munich Is Already Replacing Free Software With Microsoft’s Products

arlier this year in March, it was reported that European open source pioneer Munich had decided to ditch Linux and adopt Windows operating system. Later, after the WannaCry attack, Green Party warned that a move to Windows is too risky. In the latest development, according to a report from Tech Republic, Munich has already started […]

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Linux And Open Source Pioneer Munich Is Already Replacing Free Software With Microsoft’s Products
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Windows 10 To Surpass Windows 7 Before 2017 Ends, According To Recent Data

he market share of Windows 10 is rising and, if the numbers by known analyst firms turn out to be true, Windows 10 might have a greater market share than the all-time popular Windows 7. According to the numbers by Statcounter, the total market share of Windows 10 as of September is 39.3% which isn’t […]

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Windows 10 To Surpass Windows 7 Before 2017 Ends, According To Recent Data
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New Linux Releases: “Beautiful” feren OS 2017.10 And “Anonymous” Tails 3.2

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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Apple Open Sources iOS And macOS Kernel Source Code For ARM Chips
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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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12 Android Oreo Hidden Features You Can Try
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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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8 Best Ways to Reduce Your Mobile Internet Data Usage
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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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What Is Intel Loihi? — A Neuromorphic, Self-Learning, AI Chip That Mimics Our Brain
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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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