Already using a password manager? Smart move—you’ve increased your security by not relying on written reminders, spreadsheets, or other insecure forms of tracking passwords. Don’t stop there, though. To fully benefit from the magic of a password manager, you should be using as many of its features as possible. When you do, strong, random passwords…
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Brian Benchoff, a well-known developer, has presented the cheapest, and fully functional, PC that we have seen so far. It is a totally portable computer, with screen and keyboard included, that is prepared to work with light versions of Linux, and could be manufactured at a cost of approximately 15 dollars. There is no doubt…
DetailsThis article discusses the methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) applied to computer components, utilized for industrial safety and quality assurance purposes. Image Credit: Abscent Vector/Shutterstock.com What is Non-Destructive Testing? Nondestructive testing is a means of evaluating a material or component’s superficial or interior defects or mechanical conditions without compromising the component or the material’s fitness for operation. There are…
DetailsMaximizing the performance and efficiency of structures—everything from bridges to computer components—can be achieved by design with a new algorithm developed by researchers at the University of Michigan and Northeastern University. It’s an advancement likely to benefit a host of industries where costly and time-consuming trial-and-error testing is necessary to determine the optimal design. As…
DetailsThe Fed finally made good on its promise to seriously consider a central bank digital currency with a report released on Thursday that “examines the idea’s potential costs and benefits and open[s] the door for public comment.” The report takes a largely agnostic approach (for now), and instead lays out “arguments for and against a…
DetailsQ. Where can I find out the value of an older computer I want to sell? A. With very few exceptions, there doesn’t seem to be much of a market for used computer equipment these days. With the cost of new computers continuing to drop, it hardly makes sense to purchase something out of date…
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Intel recently abandoned 4K Blu-ray playback for its newer CPUs, and the news sadly came as little surprise. Security issues have long plagued the company’s SGX technology, and relatively few people watch physical media on a computer. AMD’s Ryzen CPUs never even supported 4K discs. But people who regularly pop 4K Blu-ray discs into a…
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| Published: Thursday, January 20, 2022, 12:09 [IST] TSMC is the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, which manufactures chips for brands like Apple, Mediatek, Nvidia, AMD, and even Intel. A new report from DigiTimes indicates that TSMC is raising the prices of chips manufactured using matured and advanced nodes by 10…
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At the moment, mechanical keyboards available to the general public are expensive, but within reason. You don’t have to spend much to get one, either—a basic mechanical keyboard costs well under $100, or about the same as a souped-up membrane model, and provides a better typing experience for a longer period of time. But in…
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RGB doesn’t come cheap. A single fan costs about $15, and if you get a three-pack, the cheapest you can go is about $10 per fan for a non-major brand. Outfitting a mid-tower ATX case can easily add another $60 to $100 to your bill, depending on what type of fan and how many you…
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