Category: Technology

14/05/2020

How Does WhatsApp Make Money?

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular and widely used messaging service at the moment. It has over a billion user accounts, which amounts to roughly one-sixth of the population of the world. The messaging service was developed way back in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum. The initial idea...

Technology

02/04/2020

The disadvantages of e-commerce – Astra Security

As you can see, opening a commercial site offers great development potential, and therefore represents a great career opportunity. However, I would be lying to you by saying loud and clear that everything is rosy and that running an online store involves no inconvenience… 1. The competition is tough! Even if...

Technology

13/04/2018

The Best Alternative Security Software for Windows

Windows has always been more vulnerable to cyber threats, thanks to its popularity. However, with Windows 10, Microsoft started including a built-in security software – Windows Defender. Even though the security it offers it very basic, as of February 2018, Windows Defender scored a perfect 100% at the Real-World Protection...

Technology

04/04/2018

15 Things That Can Endanger Your Online Security

The internet has changed a lot since the 90s. It’s much more functional, informative, and interactive. It’s just no longer a collection of web pages. A lot of the work we do is dependent on the internet. However, over the years, the internet has also become a more dangerous place....

Life & Style / Technology

04/04/2018

10 Best Smart Home Gadgets That You Can Buy Now

Smart homes are the next revolution in technology. With gadgets making homes more connected and smart being released since the last few years, it is now possible to have a completely connected home while cutting down on your electricity bills and making your home a more secure place. However, if...

Technology

31/03/2018

Always Connected Windows laptops – What they Are and Do You Need Them?

Always connected PCs have been something only available to businesses, something that consumers like you and me never got our hands on. These PCs are connected to a cellular network and you can be online always. The PC does not need any special hardware to be online. Just plug in...

News / Technology

30/03/2018

Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal Explained and How You Can Protect Yourself From Further Breaches

The British data analytics firm, Cambridge Analytica, is now at the centre of controversy in US, Britain and India after it was reported that the company harvested user’s data since the beginning of 2014. But how does that matter? And more importantly, should you be worried? What is Cambridge Analytica?...

Technology

30/03/2018

#DeleteFacebook: Alternatives to deleting Facebook that will protect your data

Putting it mildly, Facebook had a rough time. Between massive data breaches and all the fake news, Facebook is in the middle of a public reckoning that is long overdue. In a recently posted article where is was stated that Facebook has peaked and it is downhill from there on,...

News / Science / Technology

30/03/2018

China’s Out of Control Space Station Is About to Fall Back to Earth

China has lost control and communications with its first space station. The 8.5-ton module will come down and hit earth but scientists cannot exactly predict now where it will hit. Most space junk and other spacecraft parts that have been left abandoned in space, on in orbit fall down to...

Science / Technology

13/03/2018

Batteries Are Holding Back The Next Tech Breakthroughs And What Is Being Done About It

If you are reading this article, there is a fair amount of chance that you are reading it on a battery powered device. It might be your laptop, or smartphone, or tablet. It may also be your PC that is connected to a battery in case the AC power goes...