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12-11-16, 19:53
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Short Bytes: A surprising bug was discovered on the social networking website Facebook which displayed some users as deceased with...
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How To Auto Delete Your Facebook Account After Your Death
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Short Bytes: The Facebook account_of a person who has passed away can be memorialized after a request submitted by a...
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FBI Operated 23 Child Porn Websites To Catch Offenders, Not Just 1
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Short Bytes: Following the unsealed documents recently obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union, it has been known that the...
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How To Enable “WhatsApp Video Calling” Feature On Your Android Smartphone?
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Short Bytes: WhatsApp Inc. is about to add video calling feature to its instant messaging app. The WhatsApp video calling...
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Brazil Replacing Open Source Software With Microsoft’s Windows 10 And Office
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Short Bytes: In a surprising turn of events, Brazil has decided to ditch its open source model and adopt Microsoft...
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Google Announces Code-In 2016 To Encourage Open Source
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Short Bytes: Google Code-in is an annual online contest hosted by Google for pre-university students aged 13 to 17. The...
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Linux User Warns: “2016 MacBook Pro Is Incompatible With Linux”
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Short Bytes: New Apple MacBooks always cause some troubles when an enthusiast tries to install some Linux distro. Apparently, the...
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“18 Seconds Are Enough” — Security Researchers Hack Microsoft’s Windows 10 Browser
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Short Bytes: At PwnFest 2016, security researchers from the Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 and_South Korean security researcher JungHoon hacked...
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The Reason Why C Programming Language Was Named C
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Short Bytes: The first thing that comes to our mind for the term programming language is C. It is a...
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Snowden Live Q&A On Trump: “Don’t Fear Trump. Fear The Risk Of Spying”
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Short Bytes: The ex-NSA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden will deliver a live stream Q&A on the search engine StartPage....
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14-11-16, 20:01
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Short Bytes: In an act of foolishness, a man in eastern Kentucky admitted to the police that he set a...
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AdultFriendFinder Leak: Hackers Now Know Sexual Secrets Of 412 Million People
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Short Bytes: One of the biggest data breaches on the Friend Finder Network has compromised the details of 412 million...
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How Your Own Fingers Can Leak Passwords By “Talking” To Wi-Fi Signal
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Short Bytes:_A group of researchers has revealed a new method to steal sensitive information from a user’s computer or phone....
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BlackNurse Attack: An Easy Way To Kill Large Servers With 1 Single Laptop
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Short Bytes: The researchers from TDC Security Operations Center have found an attack named BlackNurse. It allows an attacker with...
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This USB Stick Can Perform HIV Test With 95% Accuracy In 20 Minutes
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Short Bytes: As a major breakthrough in HIV treatment, the_scientists at Imperial College of London and UK biotech company DNA...
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How To Auto Delete Your Facebook Account After Your Death
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Short Bytes: The Facebook account_of a person who has passed away can be memorialized after a request submitted by a...
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FBI Operated 23 Child Porn Websites To Catch Offenders, Not Just 1
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Short Bytes: Following the unsealed documents recently obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union, it has been known that the...
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How To Enable “WhatsApp Video Calling” Feature On Your Android Smartphone?
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Short Bytes: WhatsApp Inc. is about to add video calling feature to its instant messaging app. The WhatsApp video calling...
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Brazil Replacing Open Source Software With Microsoft’s Windows 10 And Office
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Short Bytes: In a surprising turn of events, Brazil has decided to ditch its open source model and adopt Microsoft...
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16-11-16, 20:18
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Short Bytes: At the Connect(); conference, Microsoft surprised the Linux community by announcing that the company is joining the Linux...
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You Can Own A Linux System By Holding Down Enter Key For 70 Seconds, Here’s The Fix
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Short Bytes:_Due to a flaw in the_Cryptsetup encryption utility, a hacker can get_access to the_root shell by_holding down the Enter...
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Chinese Secret Backdoor Is Sucking Data From 700 Million Android Smartphones Without Permission
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Short Bytes: Kryptowire has found a secret backdoor in budget Android smartphones. They took the BLU R1 HD for testing...
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Firefox 50 Released For Windows, Linux, And Mac | Here Are New Features
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Short Bytes: The latest version of the popular web browser Firefox has been announced by Mozilla. Firefox 50 comes with...
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Learn Neural Networks In A Fun And Open Source Way With Google AI Experiments
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Short Bytes: Google has introduced some AI Experiments to teach you more about neural networks in a fun manner. These...
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How To Enable/Disable Secure Boot In Windows 8, 8.1, And 10?
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Short Bytes: Windows 8 and later versions of Windows come with UEFI Firmware settings which allow a user to disable...
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The Ultimate A to Z List Of Windows CMD Commands You Need To Know
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Short Bytes: Command Prompt or CMD is a command line interpreter in the Windows family of operating systems created by...
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What Is The Difference Between Sudo And Su In Linux?
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Short Bytes:_Many of you might be using sudo and su_in terminal every day to accomplish different tasks. While sudo_runs a...
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“Ugleee” Redditor Used A Drone To Catch His Cheating Wife In A Minivan
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Short Bytes: What would be the worst use of hover drone? To catch your cheating wife while she goes to...
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DoS And DDoS Attacks — The Origin Of A Species
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Short Bytes:_Over the last few months, we’ve seen some of the largest DDoS attacks to date_and, by far, the most...
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18-11-16, 20:21
Short Bytes: A built-from-scratch operating system was in the development for the last 14 years at the Kaspersky Lab. Known as Kaspersky OS – doesn’t borrow anything from Linux – it’s a secure OS based on microkernel architecture and aimed for infrastructure_and IoT devices. aspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity and antivirus company, has announced their […]
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What.cd, World’s Largest Music Torrent Website, Shuts Down
Short Bytes: What.cd, a widely popular music torrent website that first appeared in 2007, has shut down. This is a result of an operation by cybercrime unit of the Gendarmerie (C3N) in France. While French news sources claim that the authorities have seized the data, What.cd says that all the data has been destroyed in […]
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Microsoft Replaces Command Prompt With PowerShell As Windows 10 Default Shell
Short Bytes: In the latest_Windows_10 Insider Build 14971, Microsoft has replaced Command Prompt with PowerShell as the default shell system. Microsoft calls it a way to bring the best command line experience to the users. However, the users can tweak some settings and make Command Prompt the default shell. icrosoft has released a new Windows_10 […]
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SpaceX Plans Worldwide Gigabit Speed Internet With 4,425 Satellites
Short Bytes: Just like OneWeb and Airbus, SpaceX is planning to develop a worldwide internet network with more than 4,000 low-orbit satellites. The satellites will be about the size of an average car and they’ll be used to deliver a wide range of communication services. At the moment, SpaceX hasn’t revealed the launch date of […]
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Google Blocked Hundreds Of Accounts Of Oversmart People, Don’t Mess With Google
Short Bytes: In an unexpected move, Google suspended accounts of around 200 users including access to everything associated with those accounts. The users tried to take advantage of a tax loophole in the US and make profits on Google Pixel Phones. ixel phones are close to Google’s heart. And the company has taught a good […]
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Refreshing Fossbytes — Our v3.0 Puts User Experience And Encryption First
Homepage of Fossbytes v3.0 puts the content and user experience first by trying to balance the latest and featured articles. The biggest news stories are displayed in the top grid, which follows the latest articles.
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Calculator App In Windows 10 Doesn’t Know Maths, Does Horrible Calculations
Short Bytes: A Redditor has reported that there are some calculation issues with the new Calculator app present in Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. In Standard mode, the Calculator app displays wrong answers for basic calculations involving multiple operators.
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PoisonTap: This $5 Device Hacks A Locked Computer In Seconds
Short Bytes: What can you do with your $5 bill? You can get a trickster_Raspberry Pi Zero which can fool a locked and password protected computer. It can hijack cookies, create backdoors, compromise the internal router, and above all, make the computer believe it’s connected to the internet.
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You Can Own A Linux System By Holding Down Enter Key For 70 Seconds, Here’s The Fix
Short Bytes:_Due to a flaw in the_Cryptsetup encryption utility, a hacker can get_access to the_root shell by_holding down the Enter key for 70 seconds on a_Linux system. While the attacker can’t access the encrypted files directly, he/she_can copy, destroy, or modify the contents of the hard disk._This loophole can be fixed by applying patches or […]
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20-11-16, 20:22
Short Bytes: In Windows, the batch file stores commands in a serial order to be used by the command line interpreter CMD as an input. In this article, I have mentioned the basic steps by which you can create a batch file of your own in order to automate tasks on your Windows machine. hat […]
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It’s Official: NASA’s Physics Defying EM Drive Just Passed Peer Review
Short Bytes: EM Drive, NASA’s experimental Impossible engine, isn’t just a hollow claim. The validity of this engine has gained some more credibility, thanks to the online publication of NASA’s peer-reviewed paper on the EM Drive. M Drive, the microwave radiation thruster capable of propelling a spacecraft without any fuel, has been heating up the […]
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openSUSE Leap 42.2 And Zorin OS 12 Released With Linux Kernel 4.4
Short Bytes: openSUSE Leap 42.2 was released earlier this week with an aim to deliver a stable Linux desktop experience to professionals and IT deployments. Leap 42.2 comes with Linux 4.4, KDE Plasma_5.8.2, and GNOME 3.20. On the other hand, Zorin OS 12 also arrived as the biggest ever release of this Linux distro._ penSUSE […]
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Minoca OS — An Interview With One Of The Engineers Of Open Source Operating System
Short Bytes: We’re a little late on reporting the Minoca OS announcement, but only because we’re bringing some exclusive content to our article, so be sure to read on for some new insight into Minoca OS. It’s a general purpose operating system written from the ground up with an intention to conserve power, storage and […]
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Stanford Researchers Send Text Messages Using Vodka, Vinegar, And Glass Cleaner
Short Bytes: Researchers at the Stanford University have figured out a method to use chemicals as a way of transmitting text messages. Their system currently uses vinegar and glass cleaner to send messages from one device to another. he text messaging system we use has become advanced, enough that the messages reach from one point […]
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Strange Hack Uses Siri To Bypass Any iPhone’s Lock Screen And Access Photos
Short Bytes: A crazy and strange bypass has been discovered for the iPhone lock screen. The bug can be used to access the photos stored on an iPhone running iOS 10.2 to 8.0. The hack also works for iPad. It can be exploited with the help of Siri. ome curious minds have discovered a weird […]
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Students Code An Open Source Fix For Facebook’s Fake News Problem At A Hackathon
Short Bytes: A group of college students have_developed a Chrome extension, FiB: Stop Living A Lie, to detect fake news stories on Facebook. They have open sourced the code of this tool to_let other developers tweak with extension. It was developed during a hackathon at_Princeton University. acebook’s fake news problem has existed since its advent, […]
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“Changed” Microsoft Can’t Kill Linux, Says Linux Foundation Director
Short Bytes: Microsoft’s recent announcement_to join the Linux Foundation_has stirred news waves around the world. Assumptions are made that this is Microsoft’s strategy to kill Linux. However, executive director of the Linux Foundation, Jim Zemlin said that Microsoft is a changed company now. he technology world was shocked when Microsoft was diagnosed with cancer, earlier […]
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What.cd, World’s Largest Music Torrent Website, Shuts Down
Short Bytes: What.cd, a widely popular music torrent website that first appeared in 2007, has shut down. This is a result of an operation by cybercrime unit of the Gendarmerie (C3N) in France. While French news sources claim that the authorities have seized the data, What.cd says that all the data has been destroyed in […]
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22-11-16, 20:31
Short Bytes: Fedora 25 Linux distribution has been released by the Fedora project. It comes in three editions Workstation, Server, and the newer Atomic Host. The latest release includes GNOME 3.22, Wayland, Linux Kernel 4.8, and MP3 codec support, along with many other changes and bug fixes. he Fedora Project has just announced the latest […]
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Guy Transfers 1 Million Watts To A Light Bulb, Puts 5,000 Watt Light Bulb In A Pumpkin
Short Bytes: A YouTube channel named photonicinduction has some of the craziest science experiments one could think of. It includes lighting a pumpkin with a 5,000-watt bulb and transferring 1 million watts to a 1,000 watt light bulb. hat could an electrical engineer with around 25 years of experience do? Are some crazy and insane […]
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Anonymous Sends Message To Donald Trump In New Video
Short Bytes: In a new video, hacktivist collective Anonymous has “requested” Donald Trump to take care of the American citizens. It proclaims that Trump has a_chance to make himself great again by doing memorable deeps and ending the wars. fter warning the world about the possibility of World War III in near future, hacktivist group […]
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Top 10 Countries With Highest Internet Censorship in 2016
Short Bytes: The Freedom on the Net 2016 report published by Freedom House brings some insight to the level of internet censorship in the world. Almost 67% internet population uses censored internet. Here are the top 10 countries with highest internet censorship. nternet censorship is a trending hot topic and people’s freedom is constantly declining […]
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Microsoft’s Warning — “Don’t Change Linux Files In Windows”
Short Bytes: Microsoft has advised Windows 10 users to avoid altering Linux subsystem files using Windows tools, app, consoles etc. This might result in the loss of metadata, making the whole Linux environment corrupt. The company advises you to access files on your Windows filesystem from within Bash. n its Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft […]
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This Creepy Video Link Can Crash ANY iPhone In Seconds
Short Bytes: A corrupt MP4 video can slow down and freeze your iPhone. The video – can be sent as a link in a message – affects iOS running devices starting from the latest iPhone with iOS 10 down to iOS 5 and possibly lower versions. ast week, we told you about bypassing any iPhone’s […]
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Beware! Hackers Are Spreading Locky Ransomware Using Facebook Messenger
Short Bytes: The notorious hackers are using Facebook messenger to spread dangerous Locky ransomware. They are sending malicious .SVG files in Messenger to lure the users into downloading further malware. The users need to immediately check their Chrome extensions and look_for suspecting entries. They are also advised to change the Facebook passwords. ecurity researchers have […]
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Beware!!! ɢoogle.com is not Google.com
Short Bytes: It has been reported that some spammers are taking advantage of the special character É¢Â_to set a trap for website owners on Google Analytics by generating fake traffic to their website. They dropped a Vote for Trump message in people’s analytics reports. ormally, spammers are supposed to be confined to email accounts and […]
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9 Best Features of Fedora 25 Workstation
Short Bytes: Fedora 25 Workstation, releasing on November 22, will bring a number of new features including an out of the box MP3 codec support, improved Flatpak, Wayland display server, GNOME 3.22 desktop environment, etc. edora 25 Workstation is scheduled to release on November 22 after multiple delays in the release schedule. The Red Hat-sponsored […]
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How To Find Linux Kernel And Distro Release Version On Any Linux System
Short Bytes: Do you know the exact Linux kernel and distro release version of your Linux system? While you can find the kernel version using the uname_-r command on all systems, distro version command varies from distribution to distribution. However, most of them display this info using /etc/osname-release. f you’re an avid Linux-based operating system […]
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FossBytes
24-11-16, 20:40
Short Bytes: You operate a number of online accounts in your internet life. As time proceeds, you even forget their names. Deseat.me is a website where you can delete all the online accounts associated with your Google account. ometimes, you feel the need of committing a digital suicide i.e. deleting yourself from the internet._For instance, […]
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Google AI Just Invented Its Own Secret Language And It’s Really Amazing
Short Bytes: Google Neural Machine Translation (GNMT) system is a machine learning based system capable of performing language translations_effectively. A new research done by Google Brain team makes it capable of translating language pairs it never translated earlier using its own interlingua. ince September, Google Translate is fueled by Google’s machine learning system called Google […]
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Did You Get This Scary Alert From Google? Well, You’re Not Alone
Short Bytes: There’s no denying the fact that state-sponsored hackers are busy looking for new ways to spy on the internet users, particularly journalists, activists etc. Along the similar lines, many US-based journalists have received a warning from Google that states the possibility of some hacking incident. The warning also advises the users to take […]
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Feel “Safe”, Your Headphones Can Be Used As A Microphone To Spy On You
Short Bytes: Researchers at the Ben Gurion University, Israel, have created a malware, called Speake(a)r, to exploit a feature_on Realtek codec chips. They can use a pair of headphones to record sound and send it to the laptop using the audio output jack. here are different ways for hackers to spy on you. Most of […]
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Microsoft Is Making Its Own Quantum Computer And “Quantum OS”
Short Bytes: Microsoft has decided to double down its bet on quantum computing. The company_is working to build its own quantum computer and software needed to run on it. It’ll be based on the topological qubit approach. Microsoft veteran_Todd Holmdahl will be leading this project. part from their extensive work in the field of artificial […]
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SUSE Releases The First Official 64-bit Linux OS For Raspberry Pi 3
Short Bytes: SUSE has released the first official 64-bit Linux-based operating system for Raspberry Pi 3. This release is basically a version of Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 that supports Raspberry Pi 3. The users need to visit SUSE’s website, make an account, and download the OS image. aspberry Pi Foundation released the first 64-bit […]
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World’s First_Light-based Neural Network Arrives For Ultrafast Computing
Short Bytes: Researchers at Princeton University have created the world’s first light-based neural network, also called_photonic neural network. They have created an optical computing machine that solves a differential equation_1,960 times faster than a regular processor. This research is expected to push optical computing into the mainstream. rtificial intelligence is the leading force in today’s […]
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What Is This Weird Slot On Your Laptop? What Does It Do?
Short Bytes:_Kensington Security Slot is present on various portable devices like laptops, gaming consoles, hard drives, monitors, etc. It can be connected to an anchor in order to prevent the device from theft. ou might have come across a strange hole on your laptop, portable HDD, monitor, and other electronic items. The hole, known as […]
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Top 10 Countries With Highest 4G LTE Speed In The World
Short Bytes: The 4G technology based on the LTE standard has reached most parts of the world. OpenSignal has released the State of LTE report for November 2016. Singapore tops the charts of the top 10 countries with the highest average 4G LTE speed. he State of LTE report for November 2016 has been published […]
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A Complete Island Is Powered By Tesla’s SolarCity In The Pacific Ocean
Short Bytes: The Tesla-acquired SolarCity has made commendable efforts to change the diesel-dependant lives of the people in Ta’u island in American Samoa. They have set up a 1.4 MW solar microgrid which provides uninterrupted_electricity_to the 600 local residents. he island of Ta’u in American Samoa falls somewhere in the pacific ocean. The remote island […]
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FossBytes
26-11-16, 20:44
Short Bytes: How easily one can steal a Tesla Model S? Just offer a free burger to the owner. A team of researchers demonstrated how easy it is to hack and drive away a Tesla car using the keyless driving mode after installing a malware on the owner’s Android device. esla Motors proudly flaunts how […]
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What If I Never Shut Down My Computer? Are Hibernate And Sleep Options Enough?
Short Bytes: Do you shut down your computer completely multiple times in a day? Or, do you prefer_hibernate and sleep options? Modern computers are designed to benefit the users with hibernate and sleep options. So, one shouldn’t hesitate using them regularly. Leaving your PC running for weeks also doesn’t make any sense. ur computers come […]
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360° Videos Come To VLC Open Source Media Player, VLC VR Version Announced
Short Bytes: In a new preview release, VLC has added support for 360-degree videos. Known as VLC 360, the preview is currently available_for Windows and macOS. A VR-enabled version of the VLC media player will arrive for various VR headsets in 2017. he free and open source media player 360°_videos in its latest preview release. […]
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Meet Pinebook, A Low Cost Linux Laptop That Looks Like A MacBook
Short Bytes: PineBook is a budget laptop running_an Allwinner quad-core_64-bit processor. The device comes in two screen sizes both of them having 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC storage along_various ports and connectivity options. PineBook supports a number of Linux distros and Android versions. f you are looking for a low-cost Linux machine which is also […]
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Google’s Lip Reading AI Defeats A Pro Human After Watching 5000 Hours of TV
Short Bytes: A new artificial intelligence system has been developed by Google DeepMind and the University of Oxford. The Watch, Listen, Attend, Spell (WLAS) system can annotate after lip-reading from an unedited video footage. It even outperformed a professional human lip-reader during the tests. esearchers at DeepMind (Google’s UK-based AI subsidiary) teamed up with the […]
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Tor Phone Is The “Super-secure Version Of Android”, Developed By Tor Project
Short Bytes: The Tor Project has released Tor Phone–a privacy-focused and secure version of Android mobile OS. It’s based on Copperhead OS, a hardened Android distribution. Tor Phone also uses OrWall to force all the connections over Tor network. hile Apple keeps_capturing record_share of smartphone market profit, Android secures its place as the most popular […]
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Your Entire Internet History Is Now Exposed, Thanks To The Snoopers
Short Bytes: Snooper’s Charter or the Investigatory Powers Bill enables the collection of people’s internet activities on a mass scale. The internet providers are required to maintain an Internet Connection Record for the websites visited by their users and provide it to authorized government bodies upon request. he Investigatory Powers Bill aka Snooper’s Charter has […]
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20 Highest Paying Software Skills That Pay Over $100,000 A Year
Short Bytes:_If we take a look at the highest paying software skills for developers, we observe that cloud-based skills are dominating the tech world. Amazon Web Services like DynamoDB, MapReduce, and CloudFormation are topping the charts of the most in-demand skills. loud company named NovelAspect has populated different job listings from the job site Indeed. […]
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Apple Releases Open Source Darwin Code For macOS_10.12 Sierra
Short Bytes: Apple has released the open source Darwin code for macOS_10.12 Sierra. Darwin is an open source operating system that forms the core of Apple’s family of operating systems. eeping up with its past track record of publishing open source code, Apple has released the Darwin code for macOS_10.12 Sierra. For those who don’t […]
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myDevices Cayenne — World’s First Drag-and-drop Raspberry Pi And Arduino Project Builder
Short Bytes: myDevices Cyanne is an Internet of Things project builder that makes it easy for anyone to create new things with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. The developers can visualize the sensor data and control the components of their hacker boards._ yDevices Cyanne is the world’s first drag and drop IoT project builder that lets […]
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FossBytes
28-11-16, 20:51
Short Bytes: San Francisco Municipal Railway aka Muni was compromised with hackers taking control of around 2000 computers on the network. A ransom of 100 Bitcoins has been asked by the hackers. Also, Muni was made free for the commuters on Saturday as the payment machines didn’t work. he Black Friday weekend for San Francisco […]
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29 Highest Paying Programming Languages You Need To Learn In 2017
Short Bytes: Willing to learn new software skills and programming languages in 2017? Well, you’re at the right place. According to a career website, skills with lower job openings rank higher on the list of the highest paying programming languages. While Languages like Objective-C, Scala, and Go help one rake in big bucks, evergreen languages […]
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Locky Ransomware Is Now Using JPG Images On Facebook & LinkedIn To Hack Your PC
Short Bytes: The researchers of a security firm have revealed that hackers are now using .JPG images to spread Locky Ransomware via Facebook and LinkedIn. The ransomware is targeting the unsuspecting users, fooling them into downloading malicious images_and encrypting their personal data. ast week I shared an important update about Locky ransomware, one of the_most […]
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Squawkr Sends Free Alerts When A New Movie Leaks Online
Short Bytes: It is hard to find a high-quality release for a movie leaked online. People spend hours on the internet and are still left with nothing. Squawkr is a website that sends automatic alerts as soon as a leaked movie appears on online platforms. or pirates, especially newbies, keeping track of new movie leaks […]
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Linux & Open Source News Of The Week — “Cutting Edge” Fedora 25, Tor Phone, And VLC 360
Short Bytes: This week Fedora 25 arrived with Wayland, GNOME 3.22, and other cutting-edge Linux features. We also read about Tor Phone prototype, VLC 360 preview, and Cinnamon 3.22 desktop environment. For more Linux and open source news, read our weekly roundup and stay in the know. Linux and Open Source News Of The Week […]
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What If I Never Shut Down My Computer? Are Hibernate And Sleep Options Enough?
Short Bytes: Do you shut down your computer completely multiple times in a day? Or, do you prefer_hibernate and sleep options? Modern computers are designed to benefit the users with hibernate and sleep options. So, one shouldn’t hesitate using them regularly. Leaving your PC running for weeks also doesn’t make any sense. ur computers come […]
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360° Videos Come To VLC Open Source Media Player, VLC VR Version Announced
Short Bytes: In a new preview release, VLC has added support for 360-degree videos. Known as VLC 360, the preview is currently available_for Windows and macOS. A VR-enabled version of the VLC media player will arrive for various VR headsets in 2017. he free and open source media player 360°_videos in its latest preview release. […]
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Meet Pinebook, A Low Cost Linux Laptop That Looks Like A MacBook
Short Bytes: PineBook is a budget laptop running_an Allwinner quad-core_64-bit processor. The device comes in two screen sizes both of them having 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC storage along_various ports and connectivity options. PineBook supports a number of Linux distros and Android versions. f you are looking for a low-cost Linux machine which is also […]
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Google’s Lip Reading AI Defeats A Pro Human After Watching 5000 Hours of TV
Short Bytes: A new artificial intelligence system has been developed by Google DeepMind and the University of Oxford. The Watch, Listen, Attend, Spell (WLAS) system can annotate after lip-reading from an unedited video footage. It even outperformed a professional human lip-reader during the tests. esearchers at DeepMind (Google’s UK-based AI subsidiary) teamed up with the […]
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FossBytes
30-11-16, 20:51
Short Bytes:_A security researcher named Sami Laiho has found a simple flaw in the Windows 10 update procedure that can let a hacker bypass BitLocker and access elevated Command Line. To do so, one needs to hold_Shift+F10 during the update process. Laiho advises the users to avoid leaving their PCs unattended during the update process. […]
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Linux-based Sailfish OS Becomes Russia’s Official Mobile Operating System
Short Bytes: Finnish company Jolla’s Sailfish OS has been recognized as the official mobile OS by the Russian government. This OS makes use of open source Linux kernel, Jolla’s open source Mer Core UI and other 3rd party proprietary components. We can expect new Sailfish OS devices in the Russian market in 2017. Apart from […]
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Facebook Brings HTML5-based Instant Games To Messenger And News Feed
Short Bytes: Strengthening Messenger’s position as a platform, Facebook has launched HTML5-based games for its Messenger chat app and main mobile app. The users will be able to instantly play these games in conversations and News Feed. The initial launch covers 30 countries and 17 games. part from watching live videos of celebrities, posting pictures […]
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How Microsoft Plans To “Mix” Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10 In Creators Update
Short Bytes: Microsoft is planning to introduce tons of new features in its Windows 10 Creators Update. The company is looking to add more functionalities in Windows 10 Linux subsystem and Windows console to make things easier for developers. This step is also seen as Microsoft’s way to erase the boundaries between Windows and Linux. […]
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Security Is PAINful — The Four Cornerstones Of Security
Short Bytes: Digital security is always a hot topic, but its growth is accelerating. In order to implement security, you need to understand security. But in order to really understand it, you need to start with the fundamentals — Privacy, Authentication, Integrity, and Nonrepudiation. ecurity is a trade-off, there’s no denying that. Security makes things […]
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Brain’s Formula — This Could Be The Ultimate Algorithm That Explains Human Intelligence
Short Bytes: The researchers have uncovered the algorithm that could tell_us the secrets of our brain and inspire the development of true artificial intelligence. The research reveals that our brain power is based on a mathematical logic_N = 2i-1. The logic governs how similar neuron groups come together and handle various tasks. ith the fast […]
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Can A Software Know Whether It Is Running On A Laptop or Desktop
Short Bytes: There are different chassis types available_for computers like laptops, desktops, towers, workstations, etc. It’s easy for humans to know which type of computer they are using. But how does the software know whether it is running on a laptop or a desktop? y work, a laptop, and a desktop is created to do […]
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Kangaroo Ransomware Is Here To Lock_You Out Of Your Windows PC And Serve A “Legal Notice”
Short Bytes:_The developers of Apocalypse, have created a ransomware they call Kangaroo. After being installed via a remote connection, it encrypts the files and displays a ransom message for each file and also on the lock screen. It can be removed using System Restore. angaroo Ransomware is a new offering from the creator of Apocalypse […]
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Trump’s “Hackable” Android Phone Is A Security Threat To The US — Experts Warn
Short Bytes: There’s no sign that the USA president-elect, Donald Trump, has given up his personal Android device. The security experts have called his regular Android smartphone a security threat to the USA and its allies. While Trump wishes to continue using his personal phones, this won’t be possible due to the high risks involved. […]
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Google DeepMind Is Making Sure That AI Apocalypse May Never Come
Short Bytes: AI is developing and doing better and better every day. But the negative consequences of AI becoming smarter can’t be ignored. DeepMind, a Google AI division based in the UK, has created an AI safety group to keep a check on dangerous AIs. rtificial Intelligence is making computers smarter by giving them the […]
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02-12-16, 20:51
Short Bytes: Facebook’s engineering team has created some educational videos to demystify the AI myths. The company tells how it’s using AI to make its products better and what courses the students must take to make a career in AI._ he HBO television series Westworld is being hailed as one of the most exciting sci-fi […]
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Woman Uses Fake Facebook Account To Frame Her Ex, “IP Address” Sends Her To Prison
Short Bytes: A woman from California was jailed for a year for using a fake Facebook account to impersonate her boyfriend and frame him. After a fallout, using the fake account, she falsely accused her boyfriend of stalking, kidnapping and beating her. However, during the investigation, her IP address revealed that she was making false […]
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What Are DLL Files? Can I Download DLL Files From Internet To Fix Windows Errors?
Short Bytes: After encountering a system error popup with_the mention of a missing DLL file, ever wondered what actually are DLL files? Why do we need them and what are the advantages of DLL files? They are dynamic libraries that can be called by apps during run-time. They play a major role in reducing code […]
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Rule 41 — The FBI Just Got Unlimited Power To Hack Any Computer In The World
Short Bytes: As a result of the implementation of the proposed Rule 41 changes, the FBI has got expanded hacking powers. Now, the FBI can hack any computer in the world just by obtaining a single warrant authorized by any US judge. The government has cited the “real and ongoing” threats as the cause of […]
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First iPhone Hacker Open Sources Code And Hardware Of His Self-driving Car
Short Bytes: The first iPhone hacker,_George Hotz, has open sourced his self-driving car project comma.ai. The code of his autonomous car project and its hardware_platform is now available on GitHub. Apparently, he has taken this step after receiving threats of huge fines from the_US Department of Transport. f you keep a close eye on the […]
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Wondershare Dr. Fone For iPhone Data Recovery Knows How To Correct Your Mistakes
Short Bytes: Wondershare Dr. Fone for iPhone and iPad data recovery is_a reputed utility that claims highest recovery rate in the industry. Compatible with the latest iOS devices, Dr. Fone is able to recover a variety of file types. While its full version might seem pricey to some, it doesn’t disappoint the users. osing our […]
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Google Releases App Maker — Now Build Apps Easily Without Coding
Short Bytes: To convince more businesses to use its productivity software collection G Suite, Google has launched App Maker. It’s focused on the enterprises for building customized apps without heavy coding and infrastructural needs. Google App Maker is available for the members of Early Adopter Program for G Suite Business. oogle has announced the launch […]
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“Gooligan” Malware Hacks 1 Million Google Accounts, Here’s How To Check If You’re Affected
Short Bytes:_A new Android malware, named Gooligan, is here to compromise your Google accounts. It steals the account authorization keys and installs malicious adware on devices. With a 1 million infected devices, Gooligan continues to infect 13,000 new devices each day. Check Point has released an online tool to check if your Google account has […]
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What Is The Difference Between Google Chrome And Chromium Browser?
Short Bytes: Google Chrome is a web browser developed and maintained by tech giant Google. Chrome uses the open source web browser Chromium’s source code and adds a bunch of features developed by Google and some nonfree components. hromium is an open-source web browser developed and maintained by The Chromium Project. The git rolling release […]
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04-12-16, 21:00
Short Bytes: Linux is often stereotyped as the operating system for tech savvy users and developers. However, there are some fun Linux commands that one can use in spare time. A small utility named sl_can be installed in Linux to play with the Terminal Train. ven if you are a Linux beginner, learning the basics […]
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Linux & Open Source News Of The Week — Comma.ai, Patches For Firefox and Tor, And OSS-Fuzz
Short Bytes:_This week, open source world was greeted with the open source code of George Hotz’s comma.ai self-driving car._In other news, Firefox and Tor issued critical security patches. For more, read our weekly Linux and open source news roundup and stay in the know. Linux & Open Source News Of The Week George Hotz_open sources […]
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Learn Programming For Free | Best Learning Resources
Short Bytes: Many universities have free educational offerings in a variety of disciplines. This can make it exceedingly easy to obtain a slightly more formal education in many fields than simply reading odds and ends online. Here are some universities and their websites where you can take full advantage of their generosity. here are always […]
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How To Rename Multiple Files In Windows | Batch Rename In Windows
Short Bytes: There are a number of ways in which you can rename multiple files. This article covers the use of Windows Explorer and various other utilities which allow you to batch rename files in Windows operating system. hen it comes to the batch renaming of files, Windows Explorer doesn’t have much to offer. Still, […]
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Elon Musk Voted Most Admired Leader In Tech, Beats Mark Zuckerberg And Steve Jobs
Short Bytes: According to a recent survey, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk has been voted the most admired leader in tech. Musk won with 23 percent votes, followed by Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs. he venture firm First Round Capital has released the results of its annual State of Startups survey. This […]
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Which Phones Will Get Android 7.0 Nougat Update — The Complete List
Short Bytes: As the Android 7.0 Nougat is here, people are searching the web to know when their phone will get Nougat update. To answer your question, we have prepared a list of the popular brands, telling you about their plans to roll out the Android 7.0 Nougat update. While brands like Moto, Nexus, HTC, […]
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Best Features Of Linux Mint 18.1 ‘Serena’
Short Bytes: Linux Mint 18.1 Serena is slated to release later this December. Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Mint 18.1 will arrive with Cinnamon 3.2 and Linux kernel 4.4. It’ll remain supported until 2021. The beta version of Mint 18.1 is now available for download and testing. f you’re fed up with Windows 10 and […]
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Woman Uses Fake Facebook Account To Frame Her Ex, “IP Address” Sends Her To Prison
Short Bytes: A woman from California was jailed for a year for using a fake Facebook account to impersonate her boyfriend and frame him. After a fallout, using the fake account, she falsely accused her boyfriend of stalking, kidnapping and beating her. However, during the investigation, her IP address revealed that she was making false […]
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What Are DLL Files? Can I Download DLL Files From Internet To Fix Windows Errors?
Short Bytes: After encountering a system error popup with_the mention of a missing DLL file, ever wondered what actually are DLL files? Why do we need them and what are the advantages of DLL files? They are dynamic libraries that can be called by apps during run-time. They play a major role in reducing code […]
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06-12-16, 21:11
Short Bytes: Based on the University of California’s_Ted Berger, a startup named Kernel is developing neuroprosthetics that’ll_help people suffering from neurological diseases. In the_longer term, it’ll be able to boost human intelligence and memory. ernel, a startup that recently came out of the stealth mode, is working to develop a tiny chip that can be […]
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“Just 1 Link” To Hack North Korea’s “Terrible” Linux Distro Red Star 3
Short Bytes: A team of researchers has found an exploit in the Linux-based Red Star OS 3 created by North Korea. They can install malware on a machine after the user clicks on a_hyperlink giving them the access to the computer and remotely execute commands. orth Korea built its own Linux distro which was dubbed […]
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Google Open Sources Its AI Training Platform DeepMind Lab
Short Bytes: DeepMind has open sourced their AI agent training platform known as DeepMind Lab. It renders a 3D game-like environment in which the simulated agent has to float and do various tasks which enhance its cognitive abilities. eepMind, Alphabet’s subsidiary which recently created a lip-reading AI that defeated a pro-human, has open sourced its […]
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WhatsApp Will Stop Running On These Smartphones In 2017
Short Bytes: After June 30, 2017, WhatsApp won’t work on millions of smartphones that are running older versions of Android, iOS, or Windows Phone. The company has taken this decision to accelerate the growth of the platform by focussing the resources on newer devices. arlier this year in February, it was announced that Facebook-owned instant […]
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Google “Trusted Contact” App Turns Your Phone Into An Emergency Safety System
Short Bytes: Google has released the new Trusted Contacts app that lets you share your location with your friends and family in the situation of emergency. The app_allows your friends to access your location even if you’re offline and track you. The app is currently available on Play Store, and it’ll soon arrive for iOS […]
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How Your Computer Displays Correct Time When Turned On After Years?
Short Bytes: Your computer can remember the date and time for years. It does so by using a small chip called Real-time Clock or CMOS chip which is powered by a battery. For Macs, the same task is done using a battery-powered chip called PRAM. t was once when I was in 7th grade. I […]
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A Hint To Save $1455 On Explainer Video Production
Short Bytes: Renderforest has launched Explainer video toolkit for self-made production. Explainer video toolkit contains over 300 scenes, which help to build high-quality explainer animations, promotional videos for products or services, infographics, kinetic typography and a lot more. Template features ready-made presets, which can be used to build stories even faster. ear a piece of […]
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Why Is C Programming Language Continuously Going Down?
Short Bytes: C has ruled the programming world for a long period, becoming the base of many operating systems and programs. However, over the course of past one year, its popularity has fallen, probably, due to lack of any corporate sponsor and increase in the usage of newer languages. is a general-purpose programming language that […]
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HP’s Revolutionary Supercomputer Is 8,000 Times Faster Than Your Machine
Short Bytes: The Machine project is being propelled by HP Enterprise to develop a new breed of server computers based on the memory-driven computing architecture. In this, the processor accesses data from a large shared memory pool, and the data transfer occurs using photonics. he new supercomputer prototype designed by HP Enterprise is a visible […]
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Most Popular Android Apps And Games In 2016 According To Google
Short Bytes: The best Android app for 2016 is Prisma. Google has released their Google Play’s Best of 2016 lists for different categories like movies, apps, games, TV shows, music, and books. Check out the top 5 trending names for each category. ontinuing their annual ritual, Google has announced this year’s names for their Best […]
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08-12-16, 21:21
Short Bytes: iCloud Activation_Lock is a feature which stops a person from using an iPad or iPhone in case it gets stolen. A guy named Hemanth Joseph has successfully_bypassed the iCloud Activation Lock by entering thousands of characters in the WiFi password field. emanth Joseph, a security researcher based in Kerala, India, bought a second-hand […]
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Latest Linux Distribution Releases (The Always Up-to-date List)
Linux Distribution Releases (December 2016) Korora 25 Release Date: Dec. 7, 2016 The Korora Project has unveiled the version 25, codenamed Gurgle. Due to popular demand, a KDE Plasma release has also been added. The version 25 has been released with a focus on making the look more vanilla. The users can also grab other […]
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Bluetooth 5 Launched, Brings 2x Speed And 4x Range
Short Bytes:_This week, Bluetooth SIG announced the appointment of Bluetooth 5 as the face of Bluetooth core specification. The low energy Bluetooth 5 comes with twice speed, four-times range, and eight-times larger broadcast message size. he days are gone when Bluetooth was confined to a few meters around your device. As we told you earlier, […]
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Python 3.6 Released | Here Are The New Features
Short Bytes: Python 3.6 has just been released by the Python Software Foundation. This release brings many new syntax features, including formatted string literals and_underscores in numeric variables. Significant improvements in CPython implementation and standard library have also been made. oday, Python is one of the most used programming languages, and it’s enjoying an extensive […]
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10 Mysterious Phones Nokia Created In Its Days Of Glory
Short Bytes: Nokia is nowhere to be seen in the smartphone market, but the company was a maker of many noteworthy devices in the history of mobile phones. Here are some Nokia phones whose designs were off-center beyond the extent many people can digest. okia is the company which define the early age of smartphones […]
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Kali Alternative: BackBox Linux 4.7 Arrives With Updated Hacking Tools
Short Bytes: The BackBox_developers have released the latest version of their ethical hacking Linux distro, i.e., BackBox Linux 4.7. It comes with updated hacking tools, Linux kernel 4.4, and Ubuntu Linux 16.04. The existing users can simply perform an upgrade by running few commands in Terminal. ackBox Linux is an Ubuntu-based operating system that’s developed […]
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Best Tech Companies To Work For In 2017
Short Bytes: Glassdoor has released its list of the best tech employers to work for in 2017. In this year’s edition, Facebook has managed to replace last year’s chart topper Airbnb. In the overall list of top 50 employers, 20 tech companies have managed to make an appearance. he career website Glassdoor has released the […]
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Report: After Apple, Samsung Planning To Kill 3.5mm Audio Jack
Short Bytes: Samsung will launch its next flagship device Galaxy S8 at the Mobile World Congress in January, 2017. Reports suggest that Samsung will remove the 3.5 mm jack from Galaxy S8 and add stereo_speakers from Harman. t has been reported by Sammobile that Samsung has decided to kick out the 3.5mm audio jack from […]
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Now Google Speaks Emoji, Tweet @Google To Get Search Results
Short Bytes: Google has incorporated another fun-filled feature in its search. Now one can tweet an emoji @Google and get local search results. It looks like Google’s doing so to promote local businesses in its search. Also, to use this feature, one must enable the location services. ou might be knowing about many Google search […]
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How To Disable Youtube Autoplay | Stop Autoplay In Chrome, Firefox, Opera
Short Bytes: There are different extensions like ImprovedTube, FlashStopper, and YouTube Plus using which you can disable autoplay functionality and set default video on streaming website YouTube._ atching YouTube videos is a nightmare if you have a slow connection. As soon as you open a video, it automatically selects a quality and starts downloading the […]
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10-12-16, 21:23
Short Bytes: It looks like Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is trying to keep his options open after leaving the company. A new SEC filing has indicated a clause that would allow him to control Facebook after leaving the company for public office._ class-action lawsuit, filed in late April_after a new proxy issued by […]
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“Octobot” Is The World’s First Completely Soft Robot
Short Bytes: A team of researchers at_Harvard University has created the world’s first completely soft robot named Octobot. By combining soft lithography, molding, and 3-D printing, the team has been able to create an untethered_and autonomous robot. The robot can move for about 8 minutes on 1mm of fuel. oft robotics is a modern technology […]
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Facebook Is Reposting Your Old Photos Without Permission
Short Bytes: Some old posts of people have started to reappear on Facebook. Many of these were created months ago and complete with tags, etc. This is happening without their permission and the cause is assumed to be an unknown_bug. any people have claimed that photos and posts they shared months or even years ago […]
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Which RAM Is Faster? — Two 4GB Sticks Of RAM Or Four 2GB Sticks Of RAM
Short Bytes: Few of you might have encountered this situation while building a new PC — Are two 4GB sticks of RAM better than four 2GB sticks? Which RAM configuration is better? While you might not notice much performance difference, lesser modules result in a more reliable system. f you use your personal computer for […]
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How To Turn On Visual Desktop Notifications In Windows 10/8/7
Short Bytes: There is an option in Windows operating system which can display flashes on your desktop when the system sound is played. You can enable Turn on visual notifications for sounds in the Ease of Access Center in Windows 10, 7, 8.1, and 8. here are many system apps in Microsoft Windows which produce […]
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Malwarebytes 3.0 Is Here To Kill Your Antivirus, Scans PC 3-4 Times Faster
Short Bytes:_Malwarebytes is here with its latest product, Malwarebytes 3.0. It’s a combination of different modules like_Anti-Malware, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection, and Anti-Exploit. The existing users can download the new version and it’ll be automatically activated. alwarebytes is one the few PC-protection software that is actually useful. It’s a leading malware prevention and remediation solution that […]
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10 Most Talked About Topics On Facebook In 2016
Short Bytes:_Facebook has revealed the most talked about topics on its social network. This list has been released after analyzing the posts of 1.8 billion users from Jan. 1 to Nov. 27. The topics in the list include Pokemon Go, Rio Olympics, and Donald Trump’s win, of course. acebook has become the ultimate source for […]
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10 Years Prison Time For Hackers, Russia Plans New Law
Short Bytes: In order to teach a lesson to cyber criminals and hackers, the Russian government has proposed changes to the law. Cyber attacks on Russian infrastructure will lead to hard consequences including up to 10 years imprisonment and heavy fines. roposed amendments to the Russian Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code will bring a […]
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Full Windows 10 Is Coming To Your Snapdragon-powered Smartphones
Short Bytes: Microsoft is working with Qualcomm to port Windows 10 to smartphones, tablets, and PCs powered by Snapdragon’s 64-bit ARM chips. Unlike Windows RT, this Windows 10 version will run full-fledged_Win32/x86 applications. This technology is expected to arrive in the fall of 2017 with Redstone 3. he current version of Windows 10 Mobile operating […]
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13-12-16, 21:12
Short Bytes: According to a media report, Alphabet has ditched the plans to develop its own self-driving car from the scratch. Instead, it is expected to partner with automobile makers and launch a new self-driving taxi service by the end of next year. t looks like Google’s parent, Alphabet, has decided scale back its self-driving […]
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Future: Start A Windows 10 Computer By Just Saying “Hey Cortana”
Short Bytes:_Soon, you will be able to wake your Windows 10 machine from Modern Standby mode by just saying Hey Cortana. Intel is working with Microsoft to enhance Cortana’s capabilities so that she could work when the machine in a low power sleep mode. icrosoft and Intel are like made for each other companies. Their […]
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“Ultra Minimal” Ubuntu Budgie Is Coming, Uses “220MB Or Less Of RAM”
Short Bytes: The Ubuntu Budgie developers_are working on an Ultra Minimal version of their Linux distribution that’ll consume less than 220MB RAM. This version is expected to ship without any standard applications or a_RAM-intensive desktop environment. To tell you more about this upcoming release, we’ve contacted the developers for more information. ack in November, we […]
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Ockel Sirius B: This Powerful Portable PC Can Run 4K Out Of The Box
Short Bytes: Ockel Sirius B is a pocket-sized computer that_runs full Windows 10 OS. This tiny computer has an answer to the people questioning its capabilities, it supports 4K graphics out of the box. Sirius B is available for $189. arlier, we told you about the powerful portable computer Ockel Sirius A. Now, we are […]
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Sandboxed Tor Browser 0.0.2 “Alpha” Is Here To Protect Your Anonymity
Short Bytes: Tor developers have created their own version of Sandboxed Tor Browser. At the moment, an early Alpha version of Sandboxed Tor Browser 0.0.2 is available for Linux distributions. The developers have taken this approach to minimize the attack surface during some vulnerability exploitation. he FBI is known to exploit Firefox browser vulnerabilities and […]
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What Was The World’s First Programming Language For Computers?
Short Bytes:_Even though there’s not a definite answer,_Plankalkul, pronounced “Plan Calculus”, is regarded as the world’s first high-level programming language for computers. Created by_German engineer Konrad Zuse between 1942 and 1945, the language didn’t receive much attention. The popular languages that followed_Plankalkul were Fortran and Lisp. very other day, we come across the release of […]
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21 Weird Apple Products You Never Knew Existed
Short Bytes: Apple did various product experiments in its early years. They tried their clothing lines and some limited stuff. But many people don’t know about those things. Here are 21 products Apple created in the past. t is not only Nokia having a history of creating unusual products. Apple has also had the history […]
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How This 16-year-old Developer Became CEO Of A $2 Million Company
Short Bytes:_Ben Pasternak is the CEO of his own $2 million startup Flogg Inc. He got famous fast when his iOS app Impossible Run topped the App Store charts. This attracted numerous Silicon Valley investors who were ready to fund his ideas. eard enough about school dropout millionaires? Well, here I’m going to tell you […]
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“Biggest Ever” Linux Kernel 4.9 Released | Feature Overview
Short Bytes: Linus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 4.9. It’s the biggest ever Linux version in terms of commits. A lot of bulk in this release comes due to AMD GPU register definition files and Project Ara’s “greybus.” Torvalds has also announced that Linux kernel 4.10 merge window will be shorter due to Christmas weekend. […]
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Popcorn Time — This Ransomware Will Decrypt You Files For Free If You Infect Two Friends
Short Bytes: Popcorn Time is a ransomware in development which opts for a strange but more dangerous mode to spread itself. It offers free encryption to the victim if he infects two other people using the referral link facilitated_by the ransomware. It starts deleting the encrypted files if a wrong encryption key is entered by […]
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15-12-16, 21:20
Short Bytes: Gatebox is a bizarre_voice assistant tech made by a Japanese company. It features a holographic anime-like character present in a glass cylinder. She is able to talk to its master and do other stuff like controlling lights, texting, etc. ingle people working in metropolitan_cities is not an uncommon thing. A Japanese company cares […]
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Top Open Source Alternatives To Amazon Echo
Short Bytes:_Virtual personal assistant applications and digital home automation have become a hot topic with many big players placing their stakes in these futuristic technologies, but with the always-on microphones, telemetry, and phone-home function, these technologies can be just as scary as they are breathtaking. So, what do we do when the commercial options don’t […]
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Google Tells What Things Made You The Most Curious In 2016
Short Bytes: Google has released global top 10 lists of people, movies, tv shows, news, and consumer tech which trended in the year 2016. The lists include popular names like Pokemon GO, Donald Trump, Deadpool, Westworld, etc. hen you need to know something, for instance, about a new shake recipe or some DIY hack, you […]
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SemiCode OS — New Linux Distro For Programmers And Web Developers
Short Bytes: SemiCode OS is a Linux distribution developed specifically for programmers and web developers. Based on Ubuntu 14.04, it uses the familiar GNOME desktop environment and comes preloaded with a good selection of developer tools. The early beta version, SemiCode OS v0.1, is available for download and testing. ery often Linux enthusiasts complain regarding […]
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Yahoo Says It’s Confirmed, 1 Billion User Accounts Hacked
Short Bytes: Yahoo has disclosed a new data breach on the company’s server which compromised_user data of 1 billion user accounts. The attack occurred in August 2013, Yahoo says the hack didn’t involve payment card and bank account details. ahoo has disclosed a new data breach which is said to have occurred in August 2013. […]
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‘Originull’ Bug Allows Hackers To Read All Your Facebook Messenger Chats
Short Bytes: Security firm Cynet_has discovered a critical issue that affects the_privacy of 1-billion Facebook Messenger users. Dubbed Originull, this flaw is also expected to affect millions of other websites using origin null restriction checks. Facebook has fixed this issue after it was reported by the firm. acebook, with the help of its Messenger and […]
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AMD Uncovers Zen-based Ryzen Processors To Take On Intel In 2017
Short Bytes: At the New Horizon fan event, AMD demonstrated the capabilities of its Zen architecture-based processor, renamed as Ryzen. The processors are expected to be released in Q1 2017 for desktops. dvanced Micro Devices (AMD) has rebranded the upcoming processors based on its ambitious 14nm core architecture called Zen. The new processor family will […]
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What If I Find A Random USB Drive? Should I Pick It And Use?
Short Bytes: What is the step you take when you come across a random USB stick? Very often, people stick it in their laptop without much thought. This could result in heavy losses in the form of virus infections, ransomware attack, or installation of some keylogger or adware._ he popular TV show Mr. Robot (2nd […]
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Pokemon GO Launched In India, A Special Edition Pikachu And New Pokemon
Short Bytes: Niantic, Inc. has rolled out their world famous augmented reality game Pokemon GO in India and other South Asian countries. The company also announced some new Pokemon and along with a special edition Pikachu for the Christmas celebration. riginally launched in July, the overnight success Pokemon GO has finally reached countries in South […]
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IEEE Publishes First Draft Guide On How To Achieve “Ethical AI Design In Tech”
Short Bytes: IEEE has published the first draft guide for_arriving at_a consensus on how to achieve_an ethical design. Named Ethically Aligned Design, this 136-page document tackles the biggest challenge faced by the AI experts. IEEE has also published guidelines for the submission of comments and feedback from people. he fast rate of development in the […]
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17-12-16, 21:21
Short Bytes: Qualcomm’s division for data center products has demonstrated their ARMv8-compliant server platform Centriq 2400 based on the 10nm fabrication process. The 48-core server SOC is available for sampling and it’s expected to hit the markets in second half of 2017. ualcomm Datacenter Technologies, Inc. – a part of Qualcomm – has started commercial […]
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Here’s How Your Sleeping Mac Can Be Hacked In 30 Seconds
Short Bytes: A security researcher has exploited a flaw in macOS_and used his $300 device and open source software to hack a sleeping Mac. The loophole_is related to Mac’s way of storing passwords in memory. Apple has released a patch in macOS 10.11.12 update, and the users are advised to grab it. ast month, we […]
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Google Finally Brings Gboard To Android
Short Bytes: Google has rebranded its Google Keyboard for Android as Gboard. The new keyboard comes with integrated Google Search, emoji and GIF search, and more. Gboard was first launched for iOS users. The Android users can go ahead and grab Gboard_from Play Store. even months ago, Google launched Gboard virtual keyboard for iOS users. […]
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Linux Mint 18.1 Released | New Features And Download
Short Bytes: The Linux Mint Project has unveiled the second point release of Linux Mint 18, i.e., Linux Mint 18.1 ‘Serena.’ While the flagship Cinnamon edition comes with Cinnamon 3.2, the MATE edition gets the advantage of new features of MATE 1.16. You can download the new release from Mint’s website or perform the upgrade […]
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CentOS 7 1611 Released, Supports 7th Gen Intel CPUs
Short Bytes: CentOS 7 1611 update has been released by the CentOS Project. This Linux distribution release now supports 7th generations Intel Core processors, Bluetooth LE, etc. It comes with updated drivers for network, graphics, and storage. he CentOS Project has released the fourth major update for its RHEL-based server Linux distribution known as CentOS […]
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Super Mario Run Is Finally Released, Here’s How To Download And Play
Short Bytes: Nintendo has released the Super Mario Run games created after the long time famous character Mario. The game, priced $10, is currently available on the App Store for Apple iPhone and iPad. Super Mario also requires an always-on internet connection to play the game. eeping up with their announcement made at the Apple […]
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How To Repair Damaged/Corrupt MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, And Outlook Files
Short Bytes:_The usual file recovery and repair software aren’t much useful if you’ve got some corrupt MS Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint files. In such situations, specialized repair software are needed that don’t damage the formatting and elements of the MS Office document. Using Stellar’s wide range of repair software, one can quickly accomplish this […]
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Katcr.co — Original KickassTorrents Is Finally Back
Short Bytes: After a long wait, the original KickassTorrents website is back with a new domain KATcr.co. Brought back by the original staffers, the new website looks just like KAT.cr. The website is rebuild using new user database, and safe elements. At the moment, due to high server load, the users are experiencing some troubles […]
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Most Ubuntu Linux Installations Are Affected By A Dangerous Remote Code Execution Bug
Short Bytes: All recent Ubuntu Linux releases ship with Apport crash handling software. A security researcher has discovered a flaw in this utility that allows an attacker to remotely execute code using a malicious booby-trapped file. Ubuntu has released the fix for the same, which can be grabbed via simple Ubuntu update. ost of you […]
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How To Delete File Permanently Without Sending It To Recycle Bin In Windows 10?
Short Bytes: You can set Windows to delete your files forever without sending them to the Recycle Bin. This helps saving valuable space on your machine. You can also set Windows to ask before deleting any file. hen you delete a file or folder in Microsoft Windows, it goes to a special folder called Recycle […]
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19-12-16, 21:21
Short Bytes:_Krasimir Nikolov, a Bulgarian man, has just been indicted by a federal jury in connection with_GozNym malware, which has been used to hack people’s online accounts. As a result,_Nikolov now faces up to 100 years in jails and a fine of up to $3,500,000. arlier this year in April, IBM X-Force Research revealed the […]
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Visit Santa’s Village In The North Pole Using Google Santa Tracker
Short Bytes: If you want to make the best possible use of your spare time, check out the Santa Tracker and Santa’s Village by Google. Here, you can play some games and know interesting stuff about Santa and Christmas. hristmas is about to arrive in almost a week’s time and just like every year, Google […]
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Apple Music Converter: Remove DRM From Apple Music Songs
Short Bytes: If you download movies from iTunes or use Apple Music service, you might knowing that the content is DRM-protected when used in offline mode. Apple Music Converter can make it DRM-free in seconds. f you want to remove DRM protection from the songs you’ve downloaded from Apple Music, a tool known as Apple […]
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Lynda.com Hacked, Passwords Of 55,000 Users Leaked
Short Bytes: Online learning company Lynda is the latest victim of hacking attacks. The company has sent precautious emails to its 9.5 million users. Out of this huge number, the personal information of 55,000 has been hacked. ynda.com is a well-known online_learning company that’s a subsidiary of LinkedIn, which was acquired by software giant Microsoft […]
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Difference Between Linux And BSD | Open Source Operating Systems
Short Bytes: Linux and BSD are two open source operating system families inspired by the 20th-century operating system Unix. Several things set the two apart like hardware support, development philosophy, etc. Also, Linux is more popular than BSD. hen you start to get out of the Windows ecosystem, the very first thing you see is […]
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What Is Windows Page File? Will Disabling It Make My PC Faster?
Short Bytes: Windows operating system often uses page file as a “backup RAM”. When the installed RAM on your PC gets filled, Windows uses page file in an intelligent way to ensure smooth performance. While some of you might assume that having lots of RAM makes page file useless, in the real-world application disabling it […]
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How To Turn On Internal Mobile Hotspot In Windows 10 And Share Internet?
Short Bytes: Windows 10 operating system comes with inbuilt functionality_to create a WiFi hotspot. Using this, you share your internet with other devices using different connections like WiFi and Ethernet. t is possible to use the WiFi hardware present in your laptops to enable wireless hotspot functionality. Many of you might have used third-party software […]
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Here’s How Your Sleeping Mac Can Be Hacked In 30 Seconds
Short Bytes: A security researcher has exploited a flaw in macOS_and used his $300 device and open source software to hack a sleeping Mac. The loophole_is related to Mac’s way of storing passwords in memory. Apple has released a patch in macOS 10.11.12 update, and the users are advised to grab it. ast month, we […]
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Google Finally Brings Gboard To Android
Short Bytes: Google has rebranded its Google Keyboard for Android as Gboard. The new keyboard comes with integrated Google Search, emoji and GIF search, and more. Gboard was first launched for iOS users. The Android users can go ahead and grab Gboard_from Play Store. even months ago, Google launched Gboard virtual keyboard for iOS users. […]
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21-12-16, 21:30
Short Bytes: Have you ever wondered why do_IT folks always ask, “Have you_restarted your PC/smartphone?” This is because restarting clears off the current state of your operating system/software and starts everything from the scratch. This way, you throw away the trash_and get a better performance after the_restart. It also solves issues like RAM leakage, overheating, […]
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Debian+PIXEL OS For PC And Mac Released By Raspberry Pi
Short Bytes: In an attempt to build something for the x86 platform, Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a Pixel desktop spin for PCs and Macs. An experimental version of Debian+Pixel is available for download. It can also run smoothly on older computers with 500MB RAM. n September, Raspberry Pi foundation gave up the Xfce for […]
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77 Projects Open Sourced By Facebook In 2016
Short Bytes: In its 2016 open source review, Facebook has revealed that it open sourced 77 new projects and its contributors made 60,000 commits. While most commits were made in Nuclide, React Native, HHVM, Buck, and Presto, the most notable newcomers were create-react-app, draft.js, f8 app, fast text, and fbctf. acebook is known to make […]
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Difference Between HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, DVI, Thunderbolt, And MHL
Short Bytes: When it comes to connecting your laptop, Blu-ray player, DVR, and other things to a display device, you can choose between HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL, Thunderbolt, etc. Knowing the difference between these interfaces can help you to choose the correct one. f you want to connect your laptop to your TV or monitor, the […]
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Rakos Malware Is Infecting Linux Servers And IoT Devices To Build Botnet Army
Short Bytes: Your smart devices aren’t as smart as you think. After Mirai botnet, another similar malware named Rakos is here to compromise your IoT security. Rakos exploits the weak passwords and targets the SSH ports. Only time will tell if Rakos can turn out to be another massive threat like Mirai botnet. n case […]
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Linux Gaming In 2016: 1000+ Games Released On Steam With Linux Support
Short Bytes:_There’s no denying the fact that Linux systems aren’t the number 1 choice of a hardcore_gamer. But, the scenario is changing and the same trend is reflected by the number of games released with Linux support on Steam. Overall, in 2016, 1,018 games were released on Steam with Linux support. o you remember the […]
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How To Access Blocked Websites? 10 Easy Ways To Bypass Them
Short Bytes: Restrictions and bans over websites are always annoying, and governments are now censoring content more than ever. Check out the 10 easy ways to bypass the censorship to access blocked websites. These easy-to-use and effective methods include the use of VPN, extensions, DNS hack, proxy websites, and others. iven the current stature of […]
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Google, Facebook Sued By Victims’ Families For “Helping” ISIS In Orlando Shooting
Short Bytes: The families related to the victims in the Orlando Pulse shooting case have filed a lawsuit against Google, Facebook, and Twitter on the grounds they have a contribution towards spreading the reach of terror organizations like ISIS. t was six months ago when some maniac committed a horrible human massacre at a nightclub […]
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First Windows 10 Themes Now Available For Download, Get Them Here
Short Bytes: Microsoft has started rolling out theme support in Windows 10 to the Insiders who are running the latest build. This feature will be rolled out to all users in early 2017. The users can find out the themes in Windows Store and install them on their PCs. n October, at its Windows 10 […]
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9 Best Text Editors For Linux And Programming | 2017
Short Bytes:_The year 2017 is about to arrive. Just in case you’re looking for some powerful text editor for Linux to kickstart programming new year, you’re at the right place. While the debate of the best programming editors for Linux won’t end anytime soon, there are many editors that_bring an impressive set of features. While […]
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23-12-16, 21:31
Short Bytes: In recent times, the demand for machine learning and data science experts has witnessed an exponential growth. So, what programming languages should one learn to land a machine learning or data science job? The answer lies in the languages like Python, R, and Java. achine learning is one of the fastest growing fields […]
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Google “Land Lines” Game Turns Your Crappy Doodles Into Satellite Images
Short Bytes: Google Land Lines is a project which allows you to watch satellite images by creating gestures using your mouse pointer or fingers of your phone. The database currently has around 50,000 Google satellite images stored on Google Cloud Storage. oogle Earth is fascinating; it shows you the viewpoint of the satellites hanging above […]
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Mindless Guy Names His Wi-Fi Hotspot “Samsung Galaxy Note 7”, Causes Mid-flight Chaos
Short Bytes: A passenger flying on the Virgin America flight 358 created a WiFi hotspot in the name of the infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The SSID was immediately spotted by the crew and became the cause of panic inside the flight. alaxy Note 7 stories are back with a bang. But this time, there […]
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How To Delete YouTube, Google+, Gmail From Your Google Account In One Go?
Short Bytes: If you want to delete a product attached to your Google account, you can do so by visiting the My Account web page. There you will find an_option to delete Google products like YouTube, Gmail, Google+, etc. ou can use a single email id and password to use various internet services offered_by Google, […]
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Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Man Who Knew Infinity
Short Bytes: Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician during the colonial era. His priceless contribution to mathematics has been appraised all over the world. He was born on December 22, 1887, in Erode, Madras Presidency (present Tamil Nadu)._Today, the nation_pays tributes to Srinivasa Ramanujan on his 129th birth anniversary. he calendar says March 17, 1914, […]
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How To Test Internet Speed Using Linux Command Line?
Short Bytes: If you want to check your internet speed using the Linux command Line, here are some utilities which can help you out. These tools use the nearest servers listed on speedtest.net to test the download and upload speed of your internet connection. ou recently upgraded your broadband connection. Now, what’s better than testing […]
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Windows 10 Build 14986 ISO Images Available For Download | New Features
Short Bytes:_Windows 10 Build 14986 is now publicly available for download. This new release brings many improvements to Cortana, Windows Update, Windows Ink, and Narrator. It also brings support for new Edge extensions and improves Windows Ink. You can download it from Microsoft’s Windows 10 Insider website. n early December, Microsoft released the new Windows […]
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BlackArch Linux 2016.12.20 Ethical Hacking Distro Released With 100+ New Tools
Short Bytes: BlackArch Linux 2016.12.20 has just been released. The new ISO respins come with Linux kernel 4.8.13 and more than 100 new tools. The users have the option to use the live ISO images or install BlackArch Linux from the scratch. lackArch Linux is a popular penetration testing and ethical hacking operating system that’s […]
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US Military Is Paying Around $1 Billion To Access Microsoft’s Source Code
Short Bytes: In a non-competitive bidding for enterprise support, Microsoft has won the US Department of Defence’s contract for $927 million. It will allow_DoD to access Redmond’s closed-source code when needed. In a press release, the US Department of Defense has announced that Microsoft has been awarded a contract of $927 million in a non-competitive […]
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Nokia Sues Apple For Violating 32 Smartphone Patents
Short Bytes: Nokia has filed several lawsuits aimed at Apple. The company claims that the iPhone maker infringed 32 Nokia patents in their Apple products. This incident was preceded by an Apple lawsuit aimed at Nokia, which claimed that Finnish smartphone maker is using patent troll tactics to extort money. n 2011, Nokia and Apple […]
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25-12-16, 21:41
Short Bytes: Soon you may witness automatic upgrades in Debian GNU/Linux operating system. For a secure experience by default, this proposal was made_during the Debian Cloud sprint in November. Due to various criticalities involved, initially, this feature could be limited to new cloud installations. ebian GNU/Linux is regarded as a rock-solid Linux distribution that has […]
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Python 3.6 Officially Released | New Features
Short Bytes: Python 3.6 is now officially available. This release brings many new syntax features, including formatted string literals and_underscores in numeric variables. Significant improvements in CPython implementation and standard library have also been made. oday, Python is one of the most used programming languages, and it’s enjoying an extensive growth in different fields of […]
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Beware! This CounterStrike Hacking Tool Shuts Down Gamers’ PCs Forever
Short Bytes: ExternalCounterstrike is a game hacking tool hoax for Counters Strike: Global Offensive. The tool executes a malware to overwrite the MBR partition on victim’s hard drive and display a greeting message thereafter. can recall the diminishing memories of those CS all-nighters I used to have during my school days. Thankfully, I didn’t immerse […]
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“Malware-style” Forced Windows 10 Upgrade Was Too Aggressive, Microsoft Admits
Short Bytes: In a recent interview, Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer,_Chris Capossela, agreed that the forced Windows 10 upgrade nagging went too far. He said that the company attracted lots of criticism during that period. According to him, now, Microsoft has learned_a lot from the incident. f you believe in the open source philosophy, and you’re […]
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How To Install Or Upgrade To Linux Kernel 4.9 On Ubuntu And Linux Mint
Short Bytes: Linux kernel 4.9 was released on December 11, and it brought along numerous hardware improvements. The Ubuntu and Linux Mint users can download the .deb packages, install them using Terminal, and enjoy using Linux kernel 4.9 in no time._ arlier this month, Linux boss Linus Torvalds unleashed Linux kernel 4.9. It was hailed […]
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Google “Land Lines” Game Turns Your Crappy Doodles Into Satellite Images
Short Bytes: Google Land Lines is a project which allows you to watch satellite images by creating gestures using your mouse pointer or fingers of your phone. The database currently has around 50,000 Google satellite images stored on Google Cloud Storage. oogle Earth is fascinating; it shows you the viewpoint of the satellites hanging above […]
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Mindless Guy Names His Wi-Fi Hotspot “Samsung Galaxy Note 7”, Causes Mid-flight Chaos
Short Bytes: A passenger flying on the Virgin America flight 358 created a WiFi hotspot in the name of the infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The SSID was immediately spotted by the crew and became the cause of panic inside the flight. alaxy Note 7 stories are back with a bang. But this time, there […]
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How To Delete YouTube, Google+, Gmail From Your Google Account In One Go?
Short Bytes: If you want to delete a product attached to your Google account, you can do so by visiting the My Account web page. There you will find an_option to delete Google products like YouTube, Gmail, Google+, etc. ou can use a single email id and password to use various internet services offered_by Google, […]
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Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Man Who Knew Infinity
Short Bytes: Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician during the colonial era. His priceless contribution to mathematics has been appraised all over the world. He was born on December 22, 1887, in Erode, Madras Presidency (present Tamil Nadu)._Today, the nation_pays tributes to Srinivasa Ramanujan on his 129th birth anniversary. he calendar says March 17, 1914, […]
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27-12-16, 21:54
Short Bytes: The Ruby Project has released of Ruby 2.4 programming language. Version 2.4 brings many new features like unified integers, faster hashes, better rounding, OpenSSL 1.1.0 support, etc. The interested users can read the_complete changelog and find download links on Ruby’s website. ontinuing the tradition of releasing a new version of their programming language, […]
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FreeDOS 1.2 Released After 4 Years: Features New Installer And MS-DOS Games
Short Bytes: FreeDOS 1.2 operating system has been released by the FreeDOS project. The new release comes with many updated packages, DOS-compatible games, and a revamped installer which eases the setup process for new users. he FreeDOS Project’s founder Jim Hall has announced the latest release of the FreeDOS operating system after waiting for almost […]
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HandBrake 1.0.0 Released After 13 Years Of Development | New Features
Short Bytes: Open source video transcoder HandBrake has hit version 1.0.0. After spending more than 13 years in development, HandBrake 1.0.0 brings tons of new presets and support for more devices and file types. You can download HandBrake 1.0.0 for your Windows, Mac, or Linux system. andBrake is a popular open source, multiplatform video transcoder. […]
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Parrot Security OS 3.3 Released | New Features And Download
Short Bytes: Parrot Security OS 3.3 has been released as a minor release with bug fixes and updated packages. Based on Debian GNU/Linux 9 Stretch, this ethical hacking Linux distribution features Linux kernel 4.8. The project has labeled version 3.3 as “just a working snapshot of the bigger work.” n our lists of the most […]
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Leaked: Windows 10 Build 14997 Appears Online With Many Updated Features
Short Bytes: It has come to light that the Windows 10 Build 14997 has been leaked online. The build comes from the internal release channel rs_onecore_base and brings new features in the Settings app, Edge browser, etc. t’s less a than a week since Microsoft released the Windows 10 Build 14986_officially — the last Windows […]
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This Website Claims To Have The List Of Every Torrent You Have Downloaded In Your Life
Short Bytes: If you’re a regular torrent downloader, you should know that your torrent download history is publically available on the website called “I Know What You Download.” Just type your IP address to see the list. For movie and TV show pirates, it’s nothing short of a nightmare._ (Note: If you’re having dynamic IP-addresses […]
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Cyanogen Shuts Down CyanogenMod, Open Source Code Forked As LineageOS
Short Bytes: Cyanogen Inc. has announced that it’s_discontinuing all its CyanogenMod services and Cyanogen-supported nightly builds. However, the Cyanogen team has announced that it’s forking the open source code under the name LineageOS. fter a series of hiccups, Cyanogen Inc., the company that wished to put a bullet in Google’s head,_announced_on Thursday that it’s shutting […]
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KFC’s AI-Powered Store Already Knows What Chicken You Love
Short Bytes: KFC is preparing for a futuristic experiment in the form of a new smart restaurant in Beijing, China. The restaurant will feature AI-powered kiosks capable of making food recommendations based on customers’ facial expressions, age, and gender. rtificial Intelligence is closer to us than we could think and the American fried chicken chain […]
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Python 3.6 Officially Released | New Features
Short Bytes: Python 3.6 is now officially available. This release brings many new syntax features, including formatted string literals and_underscores in numeric variables. Significant improvements in CPython implementation and standard library have also been made. oday, Python is one of the most used programming languages, and it’s enjoying an extensive growth in different fields of […]
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29-12-16, 22:00
Short Bytes: Facebook obtains information about you from commercial data providers. It can include things like salary details, purchase information, eating_habits, interests, etc. Facebook doesn’t tell people about this data which powers their Ad platform. A recent study conducted by ProPublica has shed more light on this matter. acebook tracks what you like, share, comment, […]
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This Battery Has Lasted More Than 175 Years And Nobody Has A Clue How
Short Bytes: There’s a bell in the Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford University that has been ringing since 1840. The researchers don’t know the exact composition of the cell that’s powering the bell. They are also afraid that opening the bell might ruin the setup. Its power source holds the_Guinness World Record for the “world’s most […]
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What To Do If A Particular Website Is Not Opening On The Internet?
Short Bytes: There can be many reasons why you aren’t able to access a particular website on the internet. These include the issues with the web browser, website, internet service provider, bad DNS server, etc. You can fix these issues using Tor, VPN, custom DNS, etc. he situation becomes very irritating when you’re not able […]
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Microsoft Is FINALLY Planning To Kill Automatic Windows 10 Updates
Short Bytes: It looks like Microsoft is ready to make amends and introduce the option to pause Windows 10 automatic updates. A glimpse of this feature was seen in the recently leaked Windows 10 Insider Build 14997. However, as the leaked build was_Enterprise SKU, we can’t confirm that the Pause Updates feature will appear in […]
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Guy Overclocks Intel’s Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Beyond 7GHz Barrier
Short Bytes: A professional overclocker named_Allen “Splave” Golibersuch has been able to overclock a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 7700K processor to a clock frequency of 7022.93 MHz. He disabled HyperThreading technology and two physical cores of the CPU. he 7th generation Intel Core processors – based on the 14nm architecture called Kaby Lake – […]
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Microsoft Developing A Windows 10 “Game Mode” For Maximum Gaming Performance
Short Bytes: Twitter user WalkingCat has spotted a Game Mode in Windows 10 Build 14997. As the name suggests, Windows 10 Game Mode is expected to make PC gaming smoother by minimizing the resources that other applications use. The Windows 10 Game Mode is expected to ship with the Creator’s Update that’s arriving early next […]
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10 Amazing Linux Terminal Based Games That You Must Know
Short Bytes: So you thought that Linux Terminal is drab/mundane/downright boring and only about commands,_commands and well, yet ‘more commands‘? Well, hold onto that thought because our latest compilation of the quirkiest Linux terminal based games might just force you to have a serious afterthought. ost people associate ‘Linux’ with images of people sitting in […]
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What If Operating Systems Like Linux And Windows Were Airlines?
Short Bytes:_There are many different operating systems around and they have their weaknesses. There’s a long-standing fun write-up that compares operating systems with airlines. It states that if you’re boarding Linux Air, you’ll end up having a great experience. here’s a very famous operating system and airlines analogy that’s been around for a long time. […]
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How DigiNotar Hack In 2011 Changed Our Internet Infrastructure Forever
Short Bytes: Earlier this month, a new set of minimum security requirements for Certificate Authorities was announced. This change, and some major developments related to CAs and online security, is fueled by a 2011 hack that affected about 300,000 Iranian internet users and a Dutch Certificate Authority DigiNotar._ ack in 2011, the Google emails of […]
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Amazon Echo Might Solve A Murder Mystery For The First Time
Short Bytes: To solve the year-old Victor Collins murder mystery, the Arkansas police is trying to obtain an Amazon Echo’s recorded audio data stored on the cloud servers maintained by Amazon. The Echo was present at the house where the crime was committed. ou never know what your always-on internet-connected Amazon Echo is capable of […]
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31-12-16, 22:02
Short Bytes:_When computers started shipping with UEFI instead of the more traditional BIOS firmware, it made it much more difficult for booting Linux distributions with_default motherboard firmware settings. Throw Secure Boot into the mix and it becomes more frustrating._While modern OSes deal with these settings, it’s good to have an idea of the working. EFI […]
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Tux4Ubuntu: Tuxify Your Ubuntu Linux This New Year
Short Bytes: If you’re a big fan of Linux kernel’s official mascot Tux, then this open source tool is like a perfect new year gift for you. Using the command line, Tux4Ubuntu tool allows you to install Tux themes, icons, wallpapers, games, and even put Tux on the boot loader of your Linux distribution. ux […]
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PM Modi Launches BHIM Mobile Payment App, Download It Here
Short Bytes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched BHIM — a mobile payment app that’s based on Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Users’ mobile numbers will be used as the payment address, and the transactions will be made easier using QR codes. The app is available for Android smartphones and it can be downloaded via Google […]
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Windows 10 Free Upgrade “Still Available” Using Windows 7/8.1 Product Key
Short Bytes: The Windows 10 Free Upgrade campaign might’ve ended months ago but the activation workaround is still available. You can download Windows 10 ISO using the Media Creation Tool, install it, and activate it using your old Windows 7/8.1 product key. We can expect that Microsoft could fix this loophole in an upcoming Windows […]
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MacX DVD Ripper Pro — Rip DVD to Mac, Mobile, Hard Drive in MP4 [Giveaway for Mac and Windows Users]
There are various reasons why you might want to convert or copy a movie from a DVD in 2017 New Year holiday. You might want to watch it on the latest 2016 Macbook Pro/Air (which does not have DVD hard drive); you might just want to enjoy your DVD movies on the go with iPhone, […]
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Best Hacking Tools Of 2017 For Windows, Linux, And OS X
Short Bytes: Fossbytes has prepared a useful list of the best hacking tools of 2017 based upon industry reviews, your feedback, and its own experience. This list will tell you about the best software used for hacking purposes featuring port scanners, web vulnerability scanner, password crackers, forensics tools and social engineering tools. e have compiled […]
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After Creating Worst Linux Distro, North Korea Makes Android Tablet That’s Built To Spy
Short Bytes: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has created its own Android tablet, called Woolim, for distributing propaganda media and track its users. To limit the connectivity options, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips have been removed. The users can just connect to North Korea’s restricted internet and local TV._ n December 2015, we […]
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“Computers Have Made Life Complicated; Don’t Blame Russia For Hacking” — Trump
Short Bytes:_“Donald Trump hates computers” — this fact was once again confirmed recently. Talking to the media, Trump rejected the claims that Russia helped him win the elections. Instead, he said that the computer and technology age has complicated human lives and people are clueless about their lives. he U.S. President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t use […]
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Microsoft Finally Kicks Out BSOD For “Green Screen” On Windows 10 Preview Builds
Short Bytes: Microsoft has made the biggest change to the infamous BSOD for its Windows 10 preview builds. Spotted by @Chris123NT, the Green Screen of Death replaces the BSOD which will help Microsoft know that the error has occurred in the preview build. fter the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has shown interest in making […]
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02-01-17, 22:12
Short Bytes: StacKGAN is a new AI in_the house which is capable of creating photo-realistic images out of plain text. Developed at the Rutgers University, the system generates high-quality 256×256 pictures following a two-stage process after analyzing the given text description. he researchers at the Rutgers University’s Computer Science department have created an AI system […]
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“Clear Linux” By Intel — The Next Great Linux Distro For Gaming?
Short Bytes: Gaming on Linux is going to get better, thanks to the upcoming Steam support on Intel’s Clear Linux distribution. Currently focused on workstation and server performance, this OS already ships with_latest Mesa stack. While Clear Linux doesn’t offer dedicated graphics support, it can surely help one build a good Steam gaming box with […]
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This Text Message Hack Crashes And Breaks ANY iPhone Messages App In Seconds
Short Bytes: A new iPhone crashing exploit is here to take down and break your iMessages app. Hacker Vincedes3 has uncovered a_hack that overloads your phone’s vCard that’s used for exchanging contact information. The hacker has also shared some fixes, which can be found on his blog. he iPhone text message crashes are becoming increasingly […]
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10 Best Programming Languages That You Need To Learn In 2017
Short Bytes: The year 2017 has arrived. So, this year, are you ready to learn a new programming language and boost your skill set? If your answer is yes, you’re at the right place. GitHub’s recent data gives us a pretty good idea about the best_popular programming languages that you need to learn in 2017. […]
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This Bill Gates Funded Drug Pump Technology Can Prevent You From HIV
Short Bytes: Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation has funded Intarcia Theraputics_Inc. with $140 million. The amount is used to create a matchstick-sized HIV medicine pumping device which can be implanted below the skin. The implant eliminates the need of taking medicines up to 12 months. ill And Melinda Gates Foundation is spending $140 million in […]
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Tux4Ubuntu: Tuxify Your Ubuntu Linux This New Year
Short Bytes: If you’re a big fan of Linux kernel’s official mascot Tux, then this open source tool is like a perfect new year gift for you. Using the command line, Tux4Ubuntu tool allows you to install Tux themes, icons, wallpapers, games, and even put Tux on the boot loader of your Linux distribution. ux […]
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PM Modi Launches BHIM Mobile Payment App, Download It Here
Short Bytes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched BHIM — a mobile payment app that’s based on Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Users’ mobile numbers will be used as the payment address, and the transactions will be made easier using QR codes. The app is available for Android smartphones and it can be downloaded via Google […]
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Windows 10 Free Upgrade “Still Available” Using Windows 7/8.1 Product Key
Short Bytes: The Windows 10 Free Upgrade campaign might’ve ended months ago but the activation workaround is still available. You can download Windows 10 ISO using the Media Creation Tool, install it, and activate it using your old Windows 7/8.1 product key. We can expect that Microsoft could fix this loophole in an upcoming Windows […]
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MacX DVD Ripper Pro — Rip DVD to Mac, Mobile, Hard Drive in MP4 [Giveaway for Mac and Windows Users]
There are various reasons why you might want to convert or copy a movie from a DVD in 2017 New Year holiday. You might want to watch it on the latest 2016 Macbook Pro/Air (which does not have DVD hard drive); you might just want to enjoy your DVD movies on the go with iPhone, […]
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FossBytes
06-01-17, 23:55
Short Bytes: Do you know about all the things you can do using Facebook’s search engine? It’s way powerful that you think. Using a_combination of different search phrases, you can search all the posts, news, places, and photos. You can even use it to shop, play games, or listen music. But, it’s a lot different […]
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MACNETO: Just 1 Cable To Connect Your Android, iOS, Computer, Camera, And Other Things
Short Bytes: If you’re fed up with different cables for data syncing and charging your Android, iPhone, iPad, etc. then a Kickstarter project MACNETO is here to help you. It is a combination of interchangeable magnetic tips for USB-C, microUSB, Lightning which can be attached to a cable and used to connect devices. MACNETO will […]
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Intel’s “Compute Card” Is Powerful PC That Fits Inside Your Wallet
Short Bytes: At CES 2017, Intel unveiled its thinnest and smallest computer named Compute Card. This full-blown computer looks like a thicker credit card, and comes loaded with 7th Gen Intel Kaby Lake CPU and other PC components. Intel has partnered with many companies to make the device upgrades easier. It can be inserted into […]
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Dell Announces World’s First “Wireless Charging” Laptop, The 2-in-1 Latitude 7285
Short Bytes: Latitude 7285 is another 2-in-1 hybrid laptop announced by Dell at CES 2017. It is the world’s first laptop to feature wireless charging, powered by WiTricity’s magnetic resonance charging technology built into its keyboard base. The laptop cum tablet is scheduled to launch in June 2017. arlier at CES 2017, Dell impressed folks […]
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World’s Most Insane Laptop Has 3 Screens — “Razer’s Project Valerie”
Short Bytes: Gaming hardware maker Razer has unveiled its amazing Project Valerie. It’s a concept laptop that has three 4K displays. The two secondary displays slide out from both the sides of the_primary display. Aimed at providing an immersive gaming,_Project Valerie also seems like a perfect fit for artists, graphic designer, developers, etc. While there’s […]
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Arch Linux 2017.01.01 Released, ISO Files And Torrents Available For Download
Short Bytes: Thanks to the hard-working Arch Linux developers, the first Arch Linux ISO images of 2017 are available for download. The latest release, i.e., Arch Linux 2017.01.01, is powered by Linux kernel 4.8.13. While the first time users can grab the ISO images and torrents from Arch’s website, the existing users can update their […]
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FBI Hacked — Hacker Blames “Lazy” Security and Outdated Operating System
Short Bytes: A hacker has claimed to have breached the content management system used by the FBI. The hacker uses Twitter handle @CyberZeist and claims to have dumped email addresses and hashes on Pastebin. The fbi.gov’s server was hosted on an outdated FreeBSD VM, according to the hacker. hacker, who operates the Twitter handle @CyberZeist, […]
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Transform Your Ordinary Laptop Into A Touchscreen Device
Updated (05.01.2017):_Changes have been made to include the announcement of AirBar for MacBook Air. Short Bytes: For those who have a non-touchscreen laptop, a new device called AirBar has come into existence. Created by a Swedish company Neonode Inc., the device is capable enough to transform any ordinary laptop into a full-fledged touchscreen device. Neonode […]
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How To Share Files Anonymously Using Tor’s Darknet And OnionShare?
Short Bytes: If you want to share files and folders anonymously, you can do so over the Tor network using OnionShare. This simple to use application lets you transfer files of any size. You can even monitor the download progress of the file. here are a number of ways using which you can share files […]
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This 4-in-1 Device Is A 3D Screen Tablet, Windows Computer, Android Phone, And Camera
Short Bytes: Graalphone is a 4-in-1 device announced at CES 2017. It houses an Android smartphone in its main body. Moreover, it can be used as Windows 10 machine, an Android tablet, and camera. Its 7-inch display is a 3D touchscreen that works without glasses. Graalphone will hit the stores later this year. here is […]
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FossBytes
09-01-17, 00:00
Short Bytes: You can use the Linux terminal to do mathematical calculations using command line calculator utilities. This includes the inbuilt gcalccmd and GNU bc. Qalculator,_a third party utility is also a good command line calculator. he calculator is a hell lot of a handy app because it’s hard for us to get our brains […]
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Why Windows Uninstalls Only One Program At A Time, Not More?
Short Bytes: In Windows operating system, it is only possible to install_one program at a time. This is only in the case of Windows Installer and it is to prevent anything going wrong with the system files during the installation process. f you want to remove any program from the Windows operating system, you can […]
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Mystery Behind The Coins Inside Apple MacBooks — Did Apple Put It There?
Short Bytes: If you are low on change then you might consider opening up your old Apple MacBook. You might find a penny or some other coin inside the plastic seal of the SuperDrive. Many people have posted photos of such MacBooks, totally confused how it got inside. Did Apple put those coins? It might […]
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Alexa — Amazon’s Operating System For Home That Wants To Be Everywhere
Short Bytes: Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant is no longer limited to its Echo speaker. Instead, it has grown to become the operating system of home appliances, lights, watches, cars, and other gadgets. At CES 2017, dozens of other companies announced their plans to work with Alexa. Surprisingly, Android smartphone maker Huawei also shared its plans […]
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MACNETO: Just 1 Cable To Connect Your Android, iOS, Computer, Camera, And Other Things
Short Bytes: If you’re fed up with different cables for data syncing and charging your Android, iPhone, iPad, etc. then a Kickstarter project MACNETO is here to help you. It is a combination of interchangeable magnetic tips for USB-C, microUSB, Lightning which can be attached to a cable and used to connect devices. MACNETO will […]
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Intel’s “Compute Card” Is Powerful PC That Fits Inside Your Wallet
Short Bytes: At CES 2017, Intel unveiled its thinnest and smallest computer named Compute Card. This full-blown computer looks like a thicker credit card, and comes loaded with 7th Gen Intel Kaby Lake CPU and other PC components. Intel has partnered with many companies to make the device upgrades easier. It can be inserted into […]
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Dell Announces World’s First “Wireless Charging” Laptop, The 2-in-1 Latitude 7285
Short Bytes: Latitude 7285 is another 2-in-1 hybrid laptop announced by Dell at CES 2017. It is the world’s first laptop to feature wireless charging, powered by WiTricity’s magnetic resonance charging technology built into its keyboard base. The laptop cum tablet is scheduled to launch in June 2017. arlier at CES 2017, Dell impressed folks […]
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World’s Most Insane Laptop Has 3 Screens — “Razer’s Project Valerie”
Short Bytes: Gaming hardware maker Razer has unveiled its amazing Project Valerie. It’s a concept laptop that has three 4K displays. The two secondary displays slide out from both the sides of the_primary display. Aimed at providing an immersive gaming,_Project Valerie also seems like a perfect fit for artists, graphic designer, developers, etc. While there’s […]
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Arch Linux 2017.01.01 Released, ISO Files And Torrents Available For Download
Short Bytes: Thanks to the hard-working Arch Linux developers, the first Arch Linux ISO images of 2017 are available for download. The latest release, i.e., Arch Linux 2017.01.01, is powered by Linux kernel 4.8.13. While the first time users can grab the ISO images and torrents from Arch’s website, the existing users can update their […]
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FossBytes
11-01-17, 00:14
Short Bytes: WeChat Messenger is now way more than a messaging app. It has started to evolve into an app ecosystem_after the launch of Mini Programs. These_apps don’t require the conventional install/uninstall process in the smartphone and can be added and used inside the WeChat app itself. hina has already got an Apple of their […]
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Best Products From The Biggest Tech Show On Earth | CES 2017
Short Bytes: At CES 2017, we came across many exciting and mind-blowing gadgets and technologies. While Razer impressed us with its three screen laptop and VR-like-gaming experience projectors, small_devices like Sevenhugs_smart remote and Neonode AirBar earned praises. Overall, the biggest tech show on Earth was worth the wait. Best Techs From CES 2017 Razer Project […]
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Everything You Write On This “Hi-Tech” Notebook Can Be Uploaded To Your Cloud
Short Bytes: The Everlast notebook by Rocketbook can be a great utility for the ones who don’t want to take the burden of multiple notebooks. It is a reusable notebook having its pages made of synthetic polyester. It comes with a companion app which is used to scan the text and share_it over connected cloud […]
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What Happens Inside A Battery Right Before Its Explosion?
Short Bytes: Swelling of lithium-ion batteries like a pillow is a very common phenomenon. It’s caused due to the “Swiss roll” structure of the batteries. Due to overheating and other factors, the liquid components of the battery turn into gas and cause the swelling. Further stress, sometimes, results in rupture and explosion. So, the users […]
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Yahoo! Is DEAD, Will Be Renamed “Altaba”
Short Bytes: Following the pending acquisition of Yahoo! Inc. by Verizon Communications Inc., CEO Marissa Mayer, along with five other board members, will quit the company. Also, the Yahoo leftover will be transformed into an investment company with the name Altaba Inc. ahoo has its plans after Verizon finishes the acquisition of its operating business. […]
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Hacker Publishes Open Source Tool For Finding Secret Keys On GitHub
Short Bytes:_A hacker has published an open source tool for helping administrators strengthen the security of their networks. Dubbed TruffleHog, this tool scans the commit history and branches for high entropy keys, and prints them. A similar tool is already used by Amazon to scan leaked AWS keys, a Reddit user claimed. security researcher has […]
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Project “Neon” Wants To Make Sure Windows 10 Looks Better Than Before
Short Bytes: Project Neon is an internal codename for the set of upcoming changes to the Microsoft Design Language used in the Windows 10 OS. Neon, expected to ship with the Redstone 3 update, brings various components including Acrylic, Conscious UI, and Connected Animations. These are to introduce blur effects, different animations across Windows 10. […]
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What Is Deep Learning?
Short Bytes:_Deep Learning is the field of applying Deep Neural Networks to the task of learning a function. And, Deep Neural Networks are basically Neural Networks with more than one Hidden layers._In this post, I’ll attempt to introduce Deep Learning in a more engaging manner without going into mathematical details. little history of Artificial Intelligence […]
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How Did Linux Force Microsoft To Improve Gaming On Windows
Short Bytes:_The gaming performance of Windows 10 is much better as compared to Windows 8. Surprisingly, developments in Linux gaming world — SteamOS, Steam machines, and improved Linux support — forced Microsoft to make amends. Microsoft refocused on Direct3D development and gained a great share in PC gaming market with Windows 10. he Linux gaming […]
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5G Will Let You Download 1GB File In 3 Seconds, Qualcomm Says
Short Bytes: In his CES 2017 keynote, Qualcomm CEO_Steve Mollenkopf said that 5G will revolutionize the entire technology industry in numerous ways. 5G will support 22_million_jobs and produce up to $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2035. Due to its high speed and low latency, the users will be able to download a full-length 4K movie […]
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13-01-17, 00:25
Short Bytes: Microsoft has added blue light filter option in its Windows 10 operating system. This feature was added in Windows 10 Build 15002. To use this option, you need to go to the display settings and look for the Blue light setting. Here, you get the choice to let Windows reduce blue light automatically […]
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It’s Finally Here, Samsung And LG Could Launch 100,000 Foldable Phones Later In 2017
Short Bytes: After years of waiting. it has come to light that fold-out type foldable phones might be released this year by tech giants Samsung and LG. Korea Herald has reported about the production of around 100,000 such devices by both Samsung and LG which might release in the third and fourth quarter respectively. ou […]
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D-Wave Just Open Sourced Its Major Quantum Computing Tool
Short Bytes: In an attempt to propel the collaborative development of quantum computing software, D-Wave Systems Inc. has open sourced Qbsolv. It equips developers with abilities to create tools and applications that harvest the computing power of D-Wave’s quantum systems. With Qbsolv the systems are capable of solving problems that are twenty times larger. he […]
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China Collects Massive Personal Data Of All Citizens — And It’s Up For Sale
Short Bytes: It’s not hidden that China keeps a close eye on its citizen and censors the internet using its Great Firewall. Added to that, many private companies like WeChat offer complete support to Chinese regime by spying on their users. This highly sensitive and personal data can be easily bought by paying a low […]
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H2 — This Futuristic Smartphone Can See “Inside” All Objects
Short Bytes: A Chinese company named_Changhong has created a phone, H2, that’s able to see inside the objects and detect their chemical composition. Simply point the phone to the object and it’ll show information like sugar content of a fruit, fat in your body, or cocoa solid concentration in chocolate. The phone uses a mini […]
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What Is That Small Cylinder On My Computer Cables?
Short Bytes:_Do you know what’s that tiny cylinder towards the end of your laptop or monitor cable? It’s a ferrite core that’s used to reduce the electromagnetic interference from the cable, which acts as an ‘unintentional’ antenna, and other devices. The atoms in the core align in such a manner that they cancel the noise. […]
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Your Chrome, Safari, And Opera Browsers Might Be Leaking Your Private Information
Short Bytes:_The “helpful” autofill feature of your web browser also poses a big risk to your online security. A security researcher has uncovered a simple exploit that uses_form fields hidden from the user to steal the personal information. While Chrome, Opera, and Safari are affected by this issue, Firefox remains immune. The users are advised […]
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Beware! This Ruthless Malware Returned From The Dead Is Now A Virtual Machine Killer
Short Bytes: The security researchers at Palo Alto Networks have detected two versions of a malware similar to Shamoon which attacked 35,000 Saudi Aramco machines in 2011. The latest version, known as Second Shamoon 2, was spotted in November 2016. It is known to cause cyber espionage and damage virtual machines working on the target […]
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Official TOR Browser For iOS Is Now Free To Download
Short Bytes: Privacy journalist and mobile app developer Mike Tigas_has decided to make Tor-based Onion Browser for iOS freely available. Citing the recent incidents, he said that it’s more important than ever to support the_free flow of information. Interestingly, until_now, he was making more than $2,000 per month with the app. To support the project, […]
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15-01-17, 00:30
Short Bytes: Sr. Product Manager SUSE Linux Enterprise SUSE, Hannes Kuhnemund, has written a blog post and described how to run openSUSE Leap 42.2 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 on Windows 10. Now, by running simple commands, the users can install SUSE Linux distributions in_Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The company has also […]
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Apple Becomes The Most Innovative Company In The World For 11th Consecutive Year
Short Bytes: According to the survey report published by BCG Global, Apple Inc. has been awarded the title of the Most Innovative Company in 2016. Google, Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon lie in the following positions. The list has a total of 50 companies around the globe including 6 Asian companies, 10 European, and 34 based […]
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Student Hacker Infects 16,000 Computers With Spyware, Faces 10 Years In Prison
Short Bytes: A student hacker from Virginia, named_Zachary Shames, has pleaded guilty to the charges to writing a keylogger and selling it. His keylogger helped different buyers infect about 16,000 computers. The 21-year-old wrote the spyware in his school and continued to improve it in his college._Shames will be sentenced on June 16 with a […]
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WhatsApp’s Alleged “Secret Backdoor” Is Actually A “Feature”, Company Claims
Update (13:30 IST): Open Whisper Systems, whose Signal protocol is used in WhatsApp, has claimed that the “secret backdoor” story is not true. The ability to change the security keys for undelivered messages reduces users’ burden in case the recipient’s keys change during the course of message transfer, i.e., if he reinstalls WhatsApp on his […]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 Released With New Features
Short Bytes: Before releasing Windows 10 Creators Update which is scheduled in the upcoming months, Microsoft is here with another preview release. Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 brings new features to Microsoft Edge, UWP, and Cortana. It also introduces new settings page for upcoming Windows Themes. The Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 is available for […]
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Microsoft Employees Sue Company After Being “Forced To Watch” Murder And Child Porn, Microsoft Denies
Short Bytes: Two Microsoft content moderators have sued the company for making them watch “toxic images and videos” of child pornography, murder, and_bestiality. As a result, they developed acute_PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). They allege that the company failed to brief them about the psychological impacts of the job. Instead, the company started a “Wellness Program,” […]
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The “Hackable” Website Of Trump’s “Internet Protector” Uses Outdated Tech
Short Bytes: What if the website of the man appointed to safeguard the US government_from cyber threats is hackable itself. It has been known the President-elect Donalds Trump’s cybersecurity advisor’s company runs a website which uses outdated versions of PHP, Joomla CMS, and unsafe Adobe Flash plugin. It doesn’t even enable_HTTPS connections. t was recently […]
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TunesKit DRM Media Converter: Remove DRM From iTunes Movies And TV Shows
Short Bytes: You might be searching for an excellent tool to remove DRM protection from the movies and TV shows you’ve purchased from iTunes. TunesKit DRM Media Converter is a great tool for macOS which can remove DRM protection from M4V files and convert them into formats compatible with various devices, web media players, video […]
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Opera Launches “Neon” — A New Web Browser To Change The Way You Browse Web
Short Bytes: Opera has launched a new, experimental web browser that tries to reimagine the web browser as we know it. Named Opera Neon, this desktop web browser does away with the traditional tabs and replaces them with round bubbles on the right side. You also get an inbuilt screenshot grabber and a gallery to […]
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