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17-01-17, 00:32
Short Bytes: Linux AIO is a multiboot ISO carrying different flavors of a single Linux distribution and eases you from the pain of keeping different bootable USBs. The latest Linux AIO Ubuntu 16.10 is now available for download in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions. It features various Ubuntu flavors including Ubuntu GNOME, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu […]
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What Is The Difference Between 2.4GHz, 5GHz, And 60GHz Bands Used For Wireless Networks?
Short Bytes: The WiFi technology mainly uses three radio frequency bands, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz to establish connections with various devices. The 2.4GHz band can provide higher range, but the 5GHz band offers higher network bandwidth. The 60GHz even higher speeds but offers lesser range. lmost every WiFi-certified device you have connects to your wireless […]
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ZeroPhone — An Open Source, Dirt Cheap, Linux-powered Smartphone Is Here
Short Bytes: ZeroPhone is an open source smartphone that’s powered by Raspberry Pi Zero. It runs on Linux and you can make one for yourself using parts worth $50. One can use it to make calls and SMS, run apps, and pentesting. Soon, phone’s crowdfunding is also expected to go live. aspberry Pi is often […]
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Top 10 Worst Passwords Of 2016 You Should Never Keep, Else You’re A Dumbo
Short Bytes: The year 2016 was rough regarding data security and the thing that enhances the frustration of the advocates of cyber security is the pathetic choice of passwords people have on the internet. Keeper Security has released the list of the most popular (worst) passwords used in 2016. It is highly recommended to set […]
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YouTube Has A Lot, A Lot of Porn Generating Millions Of Views Per Day
Short Bytes: Google’s data servers are being used to host illegal pornographic content. It has come to light that various websites_exploit a loophole, they upload a video on YouTube and create a private link to the video which is then embedded elsewhere. Such videos don’t appear on YouTube, and the Content ID system doesn’t check […]
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This Scary Website Is Sharing Your Personal Information — Here’s How To Delete It
Short Bytes: FamilyTreeNow.com is one of the creepiest websites on the internet. It stores a striking amount of personal data — including name, age, family members, and addresses — which can’t be ignored. It looks like a free database that has fetched information from thousands of U.S. public records. Anna Brittain, a writer who brought […]
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Why Is A CD/DVD Normally Filled In An Inside-Out Fashion?
Short Bytes: If you are familiar with optical media like CDs, DVDs, and Bluray discs, you might’ve noticed that they are filling in an inside-out fashion. This is done to make the optical disc writers compatible with different disc sizes. Dual-layer DVDs are burned in an outside-in fashion which improves the reading speed of the […]
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Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 Released (Update: ISOs Now Available)
Short Bytes:_The Debian Project has released the seventh update of Debian 8 Jessie. This release ships with tons of security updates, bug fixes, and updated packages._The existing users of Debian 8 need to point the apt package tool to one of the updated Debian mirrors and get the update. The_new installation media and ISO images […]
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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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19-01-17, 00:43
Short Bytes: Last year, a number of Google products were put to an end either secretly or after an announcement. These discontinued Google products include well-liked tools like Picasa along with Google Compare, Google Showtimes, Project Ara, MyTracks, Panoramio, and Google Code. very year, Google, now an Alphabet company, scraps off a number of its […]
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This Is Mozilla’s New Logo
Short Bytes: Mozilla has finally changed its famous dinosaur logo with something very simple. The new logo replaces the middle ‘ill’ of Mozilla by “://”. The company calls it a design that puts the_internet at the heart of Mozilla. bout seven months ago, Mozilla started to work on refreshing its brand identity. The company wanted […]
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Google Launches “Offline Search” Feature, Now Save Searches For Later
Short Bytes: The latest update to the Google app for Android brings a handy feature which can improve your Google Search experience. If the_internet goes down while using Google Search, the Google app will automatically_load the search results for your query after the internet is resumed._To try this feature, you’ll have to update your Google […]
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How This Hacker Broke Facebook With ImageMagick Flaw And Won $40k Reward
Short Bytes: A widely-reported flaw in ImageMagick, an open source tool, was used by a hacker to crack Facebook’s servers with remote code execution. The bug, possibly, allows the attacker to upload malicious images that help in the compromise. Bug hunger Andrew Leonov claims that Facebook issued him_$40,000 bug bounty in last October. We’ve contacted […]
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ISIS Is Using Drones To Drop Bombs And Spread Terror
Short Bytes: Following the reports from the Kurdish media house Rudaw, ISIS is using weaponized commercial_quadcopters to target_the Iraqi Security Forces. The drones are, however, battery operated and small. They can be taken down by the forces using signal jammers. he terrorist organization which works by the name ISIS is weaponizing off-the-shelf commercial quadcopter drones […]
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Facebook Is Building A Potential Mind-reading Social Network — Report
Short Bytes: Are you tired of speaking and typing? Well, it looks like Facebook is prepping up to make you more lazy by exploring the possibilities of a mind-reading social network. Recent media reports and job ads suggest that Facebook is hiring engineers to build a brain-computer interface. While nothing certain can be said at […]
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This Simple Hacks Allows Hackers To Listen Your Facebook Voice Messages
Short Bytes: A security researcher has uncovered a loophole in Facebook’s security that allows a hacker to listen to you private Facebook voice messages sent over chat. This is possible due to the lack of proper authentication and HSTS policy on Facebook’s CDN servers. While Facebook has acknowledged the bug, it’s yet to patch it. […]
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10 Ethical Hacking Courses To Learn Before Someone Hacks You In 2017
Short Bytes: It is the digital era where people are becoming opportunists. They don’t want to miss the chance to grab the things which benefit them. It doesn’t matter what medium, ethical or unethical, do they acquire. You can try various ethical hacking courses, whether aiming for a career or just for the sake of […]
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Lithium-ion Battery With Inbuilt “Fire Extinguisher” Is Coming
Short Bytes: Lithium-ion battery explosions don’t surprise us anymore. To get rid of this danger, a team of researchers at Stanford University has designed a battery that has an inbuilt fire extinguisher. It uses_triphenyl phosphate (TPP) as a flame retardant, which is stored inside a shell that melts when the battery gets too hot. Such […]
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New AI Software Uses Your Heart’s 3D Image To Predict If It Will “Die” In the Future
Short Bytes: The researchers at the MRC LMS have worked out a new machine learning software that can transform the field of cardiology. The software analyses MRI scan reports and creates 3D virtual images of the heart. The software can predict heart failure rates of a patient with an accuracy of 80 percent. ccording to […]
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21-01-17, 00:50
Short Bytes: Windows 10 Insider Build 15014 brings a handy disk cleanup feature which would be a part of the Creator’s update. Windows 10 can automatically delete recycle bin files after waiting for 30 days and unused temp files. If the users want, they can disable this feature anytime. icrosoft yesterday announced Build 15014 as […]
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9 Useful “Google Play Store Tricks” And Features For Every Android User
Short Bytes: Google Play Store is the official home of apps and games for the Android OS. For regular users, there are many features and Google Play Store tricks. They can manually update Google Play, set content restrictions, download apps that are not available in their country, manage connected devices, etc. don’t have to tell […]
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5 Easiest Programming Languages For Beginners | Best Programming Languages
Short Bytes: Are you looking for an easy-to-learn programming language? Well, while the answer to your question varies according to your need, there are some programming languages that a beginner can learn and excel. Python and Ruby are well established as easiest programming languages for beginners due to their simple and readable syntax. Java, C, […]
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Google Plans To Cover Our Earth With 1000 Satellites And Beam Internet
Short Bytes:_According to a recently published patent, Google Inc. plans to create a satellite constellation of around 1000 satellites orbiting around the earth and covering around 75% of its surface. The satellites will be divided into two overlapping groups, each group will have a different altitude and inclination angle with respect to the earth equator. […]
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Is Wi-Fi Safe For My Health? Can Wi-Fi Cause Cancer?
Short Bytes: Is Wi-Fi safe for my health? Can Wi-Fi cause cancer? Well, don’t let such question perturb you as Wi-Fi poses no threat to your health. It’s a non-ionizing and low-intensity radiation that won’t fry your brains or give you cancer. WHO has also conducted a research and concluded that there’s no evidence regarding […]
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Building An AI Artist Using Neural Networks
Short Bytes:_Compositional Pattern Producing Networks (CPPN),_a kind of generative neural network,_are a type of artificial neural network that differ in their set of activation patterns and application. By implementing it in Python using NumPy, we can easily generate artistic images. So, try it out and let your creativity flow. aving been introduced to AI, the […]
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The Famous Movie Release Group Behind KickAss Has Started Uploading Torrents
Short Bytes: The KATRG group was an in-house_pirated movie and TV show contributor to the then world’s most popular torrent website KickAss Torrents. It has been known that KATRG has prepared itself for a new journey, the group has been active on the new KAT domain since the last few weeks. ust before the end […]
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Nim — A Programming Language That Combines Best Of Python, Go, And Rust
Short Bytes: Nim, formerly known as Nimrod, is a_statically typed, powerful, imperative programming language that doesn’t compromise with runtime efficiency. Having a syntax similar to Python, it encapsulate the best features of Go, Python, Rust, and Lisp. Despite the challenges faced due to small community of developers, Nim allows one_to create robust and fast software. […]
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New Intel CPUs Can Be “Hacked” Using The USB Port And A Hardware Feature
Short Bytes: On Modern Intel CPUs, the USB 3.0 port can be used to access the hardware debugging interface JTAG via DCI. According to a research duo at Positive Security, the availability of DCI can pose as a major vulnerability allowing the attacker gain full control of the CPU without doing much. However, a security […]
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Microsoft Brings_Intel’s Clear Linux Operating System_To Azure
Short Bytes: Microsoft has announced that it has brought support for Intel’s Clear Linux to its Azure cloud platform. This makes Microsoft the first cloud vendor to offer Clear Linux to its users. The company calls this OS a perfect fit for_data center and cloud environments. Currently, it’s being offered to Azure customers as a […]
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23-01-17, 01:00
Short Bytes:_We all know how server farms consume a lot of energy and produce tons of electronic waste. Many initiatives have been put in motion to reduce the carbon footprints of the information technology industry and in a variety of ways, whether it’s moving to green energy or engineering power distribution systems. But, Ecosia has […]
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Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Point Release Coming On Feb 2 With Linux Kernel 4.8
Short Bytes: For those waiting for the second point release of the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, the time has been slightly increased. Ubuntu 16.04.2 will now be available for update on Feb 2. The development team wants to polish the newer HWE stack before stuffing it into the new Ubuntu point release. This release will be […]
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Google’s AI Learns How To Code Machine Learning Software
Short Bytes: A team of researchers at Google Brain AI research group has created an AI system that has designed its own_machine learning software. The software that came up with these designs used the power of 800 GPUs. Interestingly, in tests, the software designed by the AI system surpassed the benchmark of the software designed […]
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Citizen Obama Launches New Wesbite To Build “The Next Generation Of Citizens”
Short Bytes: The Obama Foundation has created a new website Obama.org, which was inaugurated by Barack Obama and team after the former president retired from his job. The foundation is looking after the development of the Obama Presidential Center serving as a dedicated library and a center for the betterment of citizens. he former President […]
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8 Useful “Google Play Store Tricks” And Features For Every Android User
Short Bytes: Google Play Store is the official home of apps and games for the Android OS. For regular users, there are many features and Google Play Store tricks. They can manually update Google Play, set content restrictions, download apps that are not available in their country, manage connected devices, etc. don’t have to tell […]
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5 Easiest Programming Languages For Beginners | Best Programming Languages
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Google Plans To Cover Our Earth With 1000 Satellites And Beam Internet
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Is Wi-Fi Safe For My Health? Can Wi-Fi Cause Cancer?
Short Bytes: Is Wi-Fi safe for my health? Can Wi-Fi cause cancer? Well, don’t let such question perturb you as Wi-Fi poses no threat to your health. It’s a non-ionizing and low-intensity radiation that won’t fry your brains or give you cancer. WHO has also conducted a research and concluded that there’s no evidence regarding […]
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Building An AI Artist Using Neural Networks
Short Bytes:_Compositional Pattern Producing Networks (CPPN),_a kind of generative neural network,_are a type of artificial neural network that differ in their set of activation patterns and application. By implementing it in Python using NumPy, we can easily generate artistic images. So, try it out and let your creativity flow. aving been introduced to AI, the […]
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25-01-17, 01:13
Short Bytes: Facebook is acquiring the startup behind the artificial intelligence-based research paper search engine_named Meta. The prime reason for the buyout is to make Meta free to use, eliminating financial roadblocks and benefiting researchers and student around the world. ark Zuckerberg’s pet philanthropy LLC, dubbed as the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), is in the process […]
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“Ubuntu Tutorials” Launched By Canonical, Here’s How To Download All Content
Short Bytes: Ubuntu Tutorials is a website launched by Canonical. Designed with an aim to serve the developer and coder community, this website hosts a collection of various walkthroughs to make your work easier. Canonical has also created a snap of all tutorials to help you carry them around and work offline. buntu is the […]
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VPN Services Now Illegal In China, The Great Firewall Grows Stronger
Short Bytes: VPN services are the only way to access uncensored internet on China’s soil. The South China Morning Post reports that a notice released by the Chinese government has made it mandatory for the VPN services to get an approval from the government. Unauthorized services will be tagged as illegal. he Great Firewall is […]
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The Pirate Bay Is Down, .Onion Domain Still Working (Update: It’s Up)
Short Bytes: Notorious torrent website The Pirate Bay is facing downtime, probably, due to some technical issue. The website’s home page is showing CloudFlare Error 522. But, the .onion address of the website is still working, which can be accessed using Tor Browser. Update: It’s up. egendary torrent website The Pirate Bay had been working […]
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Google Lists More Than 60 Chromebooks With “Android App Support” In 2017
Short Bytes: Google has updated the Chrome OS to bring the much-awaited Android app compatibility to Chromebook machines. The company has enlisted more than 60 Chromebooks, running Chrome OS 53 and above, having Android support. Users can download Android apps from Google Play after updating their Chromebooks. ince May 2016, there have been talks of […]
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Microsoft Is Retiring Original Windows 10 On March 26
Short Bytes: Microsoft has announced that it’s retiring the original release of Windows 10, i.e., version 1507. Now, Windows 10 v1507 won’t receive security and feature updates after March 26. It’s a part of Microsoft’s_software-as-a-service model that says that it won’t support_more than 2 CBB builds at a time. Now, the users are recommended to […]
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Richard Stallman’s FSF Wants “Free” Phone OS, Siri, Cloud, And Hardware For Everyone
Short Bytes: The Free Software Foundation has released the annual list of High Priority Projects (HPP) for 2017. This year’s list focuses on the free software development for mobiles OS, drivers, VoIP and video calling, voice assistants. Also, it focuses on increasing free software adoption in government bodies and encourage contribution from underrepresented community members. […]
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This Infographic Explains Why Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 Phones Turned Into A Bomb
Short Bytes: Samsung has released its report explaining why did Galaxy Note 7 explode in big numbers. An infographic released by the company explains how bad design and a rush to release a new device screwed up things. Specifically, high welding burrs on the_positive electrode and missing insulation tape on many batteries were the main […]
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LineageOS Download Portal Goes Live, Builds For 80+ Android Devices Coming
Short Bytes: Cyanogen-forked LineageOS builds have started surfacing in the Android ecosystem. The development team has announced the support for 80 devices for which the LineageOS build will be pushed on a weekly basis. Also, there is an EXPERIMENTAL build for upgrading CM devices to LineageOS. ineageOS, a descendant of the great gone CyanogenMod, has […]
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Asus Launches “Tinker Board” — A Mini PC And A Raspberry Pi-killer
Short Bytes: Asus has released its own Raspberry Pi competitor called Tinker Board. This board is powered by Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A17 CPU and_2GB dual channel LPDDR3_RAM. For connectivity, you get Bluetooth_4.0,_802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 4x USB 2.0 ports, etc. Currently, it costs about £46 ($57). aspberry Pi boards rule the single board computer arena and […]
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27-01-17, 01:23
Short Bytes:_iSkysoft iTube Studio for Mac is an excellent solution that addresses your online video downloading needs. It can help you grab content from all popular websites, including the likes of YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc. Apart from video downloading, iTube Studio for Mac allows you to record screen, convert videos into the_desired format, and transfer […]
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How To Get A Jekyll Blog Work Offline Using Service Workers
Short Bytes: Did you know that with the advent of Service Workers, one could start making websites work offline! Such web apps are called PWAs (Progressive Web Apps). In this how-to, I’m going to help you out to use a service worker to make a Jekyll-based blog/website work offline and some cool things that come […]
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How Is Chrome Canary Different From Regular Google Chrome? Why Should I Try It?
Short Bytes: Google has 4 channels for the release of Chrome versions. Out of those, Canary is the one with most bleeding edge features. Its new builds are released daily for Windows, macOS, and Android platforms. While it doesn’t guarantee a bug-free performance, one can enjoy the unreleased features and use it for development purposes. […]
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20 Computers Which Totally Lost Their Mind In Public Places
Short Bytes: We are surrounded by different kind of computers at public places. These machines run into an error many times and display weird_screens, error messages, and screens of death. Here is a compilation_of such computers going mad in public. The electronic devices like billboards, vending machines, advertisement displays, etc. we see on the streets, […]
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Infographic: IBM Watson Compares Barack Obama And Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Short Bytes: Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017. The artificial intelligence system IBM Watson was given the task of comparing the inaugural speeches of Donald Trump and the former President Barack Obama. The data is presented in the form of an infographic. eople are comparing Donald […]
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How Your Android’s Pattern Lock Can Be Cracked In Just 5 Attempts
Short Bytes: Pattern lock on Android smartphones is probably the quickest and easiest way to gain access to the device. A group of researchers has a created a computer vision algorithm which is capable of cracking complex pattern locks with an accuracy of 87.5% after analyzing a video recording. As a protective measure, you can […]
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Google Is Bringing Artificial Intelligence To Raspberry Pi Computers
Short Bytes: In a recent blog post, Raspberry Pi has announced that Google is planning to create machine learning and artificial intelligence tools for the popular single board computer. Google has invited the makers to take part in a survey and help it build the best tools for the community. Google’s first tools for Pi […]
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Wine 2.0 Released For Running Windows Apps On Linux
Short Bytes: After a long wait, the stable release of Wine 2.0 has arrived. This release also marks the beginning of a new time-based release schedule for this software. Wine 2.0 lets one run Microsoft Office 2013 on Linux and brings support for many new games and applications. The users can download the tool from […]
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“Ubuntu Tutorials” Launched By Canonical, Here’s How To Download All Content
Short Bytes: Ubuntu Tutorials is a website launched by Canonical. Designed with an aim to serve the developer and coder community, this website hosts a collection of various walkthroughs to make your work easier. Canonical has also created a snap of all tutorials to help you carry them around and work offline. buntu is the […]
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29-01-17, 01:34
Short Bytes: The Linux Mint project has released Xfce and KDE version of its Linux Mint 18.1 operating system. Shipping with Xfce 4.12 and KDE Plasma 5.8.5 LTS desktop environments, these releases are based on Linux kernel 4.4 and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. The users can download the 32-bit and 64-bit images of these versions via […]
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Why Does Google Throw Captchas While Using Tor?
Short Bytes:_Does Google know that you are using Tor and deliberately give you hard time to search your queries and force you to use other less stringent browser options like DuckDuckGo and Bing? This happens in some scenarios: numerous users accessing Google through the_same Central Proxy. Thus, it doesn’t mean that Google is spying on […]
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Nokia Just Launched Its Own Voice Assistant “MIKA” For Some Special Purpose
Short Bytes: At this year’s Mobile World Congress, Nokia will demonstrate their new digital assistant called MIKA or Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant. Not a regular voice assistant like Siri, Cortana, and Alexa, MIKA is specially crafted for the telecommunication sector where it will be able to help the engineers with voice-activated access to information and […]
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Google Claims That Chrome Browser Now Reloads Web Pages 28% Faster
Short Bytes: When a web browser reloads a web page, around hundreds of network requests are sent to various domains to validate the content of the web page. Google has updated Chrome browser to validate only the main resource while reloading. It will make the page reload process around 28% faster. new update to Google […]
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Troll Robot Beats Google’s “I’m Not A Robot” Test, Becomes Human
Short Bytes: A spam protection tech created by Google is known as reCAPTCHA which is famous for its Ï’m Not A Robot” test. It can only be deciphered by humans. A YouTube video_shows a troll robot cracking the reCAPTCHA test in a breeze. e have been using Captcha to distinguish between humans and robots. One […]
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PyTorch — The Future of Machine Learning Frameworks?
Short Bytes: PyTorch is a Python-based Machine Learning library with GPU support. It can be used as easily as NumPy and is built upon the famous Torch library. The main feature is that Neural Networks can be built dynamically making way for learning more advanced and complex AI tasks. hen it comes to implementing Deep […]
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Metadata: Story Of How Whatsapp And Other Chat Apps Collect Data
Short Bytes:_Who made the protocol that enables encryption of WhatsApp, Allo, Messenger, and other chat services; What does end-to-end encryption mean; What data exactly do you give away when you use WhatsApp, Messenger, Allo; The most secure alternative of all. Here, we’ll discuss all these apps and the “metadata” collected by them. verybody knows by […]
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Microsoft Developing “Cloud Shell” — A Lightweight Windows For Modern Computing
Short Bytes: According to media reports, Microsoft is developing a “lightweight Windows version for modern computing world.” It might be a Windows 10 version for the_cloud that one could stream on any internet-connected device. Other speculations suggest that it might be Microsoft’s way to fulfill its Windows RT dreams. It should be noted that at […]
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Donald Trump’s New Order Takes Away Data Privacy Rights From Non-Americans
Short Bytes: According to the reports floating around, Donald Trump’s Executive Order, aimed at strengthening United States’ immigration laws, might pose a threat to the privacy rights of the European citizens. This order excludes_non-US citizens from privacy policies as it adversely affects the US-EU Privacy Shield, which allows companies to import their data to the […]
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KDE Slimbook — KDE Launches Its First Dedicated Laptop For Linux Lovers
Short Bytes: KDE developers have partnered with Spanish PC maker Slimbook to make a dedicated laptop for KDE Neon Linux distribution. It comes with latest KDE Plasma 5 desktop and Intel Skylake CPUs. As it’s a laptop that’s tested by KDE developers, probably, it’s the perfect machine to run KDE software. KDE Slimbook is up […]
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01-02-17, 19:08
Short Bytes: The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 5.3. Calling it one of the biggest releases so far,_Foundation has labeled this release as a big step forward. LibreOffice 5.3 ships with_Microsoft Office-like Ribbon UI called MUFFIN. You can download the suite for Windows, Linux, and Windows. This release also marks the first source release of […]
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KDE Plasma 5.9 Desktop Environment Released With New Features
Short Bytes: KDE Plasma 5.9 is the latest desktop environment in the KDE Plasma 5 series. Major changes include improved notification preview, themes, task manager, and the return of global menu. Further, the Wayland desktop server is updated with features, and a touchpad utility is also included. he KDE community has released the KDE Plasma […]
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Google Gave $3 Million Cash Rewards To 350 People For Hacking Them
Short Bytes: Google runs a Vulnerability Reward Program as an attempt to find bugs in its products with the help of researchers and give them cash rewards in return. Last year’s reward program received contributions from around 350 researchers. Google gave more than $3 million as cash reward prizes, and the highest reward was of […]
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This Computer Interacts With The Brain And Reads Your Thoughts
Short Bytes: A group of European researchers has devised a brain-computer interface that helps in communicating with the patients in locked-in_state. The device fits on the patient’s head and reads brain’s electrical signals and blood flow. In the tests, the patients responded correctly to the questions with definitive answers. The researchers hope to improve the […]
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WD vs Toshiba vs HGST vs Seagate — Which Hard Drives Are Most Reliable?
Short Bytes: Is your hard drive reliable enough to store your important data? The latest Backbaze report is here to answer your queries and help you decide the best hard drive brand. According to their extensive tests,_8TB HGST and 4TB Toshiba drives were able to survive the entire year without any failure. Also,_3TB and 8TB […]
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Systemd vs SysV vs Upstart — Linux Service Management Throwdown
Short Bytes: The world of Linux is in a perpetual flame-war, the latest longstanding controversy is the topic of system service management. We needed a modern system service manager and systemd set a bar that nothing else could meet. Now with systemd being the default, many people are up in arms about it claiming that […]
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Epic Fail: Linux Encryption App, Cryptkeeper, Has Universal Password “p”
Short Bytes: Cryptkeeper is a popular Linux encryption application that’s used to encrypt your valuable data. But, it’s not as safe as you think. A bug has was recently discovered_ that allows_universal decryption using a single letter password “p.”_Debian developer_Simon McVittie has advised the dev team to take it out of Debian altogether. ncryption apps […]
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This Server, Running Flawless Since 1993, Won’t Reach The End of 2017
Short Bytes: A computer server at Double Eagle Steel Coating Co. is running without any hardware issue since the year 1993. It was built by Stratus Technologies and still has almost 80% of its original hardware after several repairs and replacements. The server may go out of service after a planned upgrade in April this […]
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Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Twitter Speak Against Trump’s Immigration Ban
Short Bytes: The Executive order signed by Donald Trump has created a situation of chaos among the immigrant in the United States. Major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Uber, etc. have expressed their views. Also, they trying to help their employees affected due to the immigrations ban. ost of the silicon valley never actually […]
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Anonymous Shares Simple Guide On “How To Hack Donald Trump’s Smartphone”
Short Bytes: The notorious hacking group Anonymous has shared a little guide on Twitter, telling how to hack Donald Trump’s Android_smartphone. The guide mentions that Trump’s Samsung Galaxy S3, which run Android 4.4, is outdated. It makes Galaxy S3 easily hackable using techniques like Stagefright. Notably, many security researchers_have also pointed out this loophole in […]
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03-02-17, 19:14
Short Bytes:_Oculus recently lost a lawsuit filed by Zenimax, and faced a jury decision to pay ZeniMax half a billion dollars for copyright infringement, violation of non-disclosure agreement between Oculus and Zenimax and false designations for allegedly using ZeniMax tech and code to use in Oculus Rift Headset. acebook’s child company Oculus was ordered by […]
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Mayhem Hacker Robot Is Here To Protect Us From Hacking Attacks
Short Bytes: ForAllSecure, the minds behind the Mayhem Hacker Robot who won the Pentagon’s Cyber Grand Challenger Contest, are working to make the software a bug fixer. They are aiming an autonomous system which would find vulnerabilities in the commercial devices like routers and automatically_fix them. very year, we see large botnets of compromised devices […]
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9 Snapchat Features That Were Copied By Facebook
Short Bytes: Facebook is world’s most dominant social network. But, it’s also infamous for copying Snapchat’s features from time-to-time. After failing with copycat apps like Clone and Slingshot, the company decided to copy individual features like Stories, face swapping, camera filters, photo editing, scannable QR codes, etc. These features have been integrated in Facebook’s main […]
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Google Beats Apple To Become “The Most Valuable Brand” In The World In 2017
Short Bytes: Google is now the most popular brand in the world. It has surpassed Apple Inc. which was topping the list of the most valuable brands since 2011. According to the report by Brand Finance, Google’s brand value for 2017 is $109 billion, whereas, it is $107 billion for Apple. Further names in the […]
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Google Planning To Integrate Progressive Web Apps Deeper Into Android
Short Bytes: With Progressive Web Apps, you can send push notifications to your browser user, make your web app work offline, add a native app-like icon on Android home screen. With the upcoming changes, PWAs will be more deeply integrated into Android, eliminating the visible difference between a PWA and a native app. aking Progressive […]
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How To Play A Welcome Voice Message On Every Startup In Windows 10/7/8
Short Bytes: If you want to try some_interesting yet useless trick on your Windows 10 (or previous) operating system then here is one. You can enable Windows 10 to play a custom welcome message in a computerized voice everytime you turn on or restart your computer. You can do so with the help of a […]
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How To Use Google Services As Proxy Server To Bypass Paywalls, Download Files
Short Bytes: There are different ways to use many services from Google as proxy servers to access the locally restricted websites at your workplace, school, or college. Here, we’ll show you how to use Google Translate and Google WebLight services as proxy servers to access blocked content. Try these Google proxy server tricks and make […]
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Facebook Will Soon Pay You Money For Your Videos, Trying To Become “Next YouTube”
Short Bytes: Facebook is all set to ditch the cloak of a social media company and turn itself fully into a media company. Its investments in videos will be further pushed in near future. During Facebook’s Q4 earning announcement, Zuckerberg told that Facebook is planning to start sharing its ad revenue with content creators. This […]
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10 Things Google Knows About You That You Probably Didn’t Know
Short Bytes: Google’s Dashboard and My Activity page are the two destinations where you can learn what information of yours is tracked and logged by Google. It can be your locations history, the apps you use, the searches you make, products and tickets you buy online, and much more. There are options to delete the […]
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Facebook Just Launched A New Open Source Tool For Recovering Passwords Easily
Short Bytes: If you regularly forget the passwords for your online accounts, then a Facebook tool, known as Delegated Recovery, might be able to help you. Currently, implemented on GitHub, the tool uses a recovery token saved with Facebook to authenticate your identity and retrieve your account. Facebook has open sourced Delegated Recovery, and it’s […]
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05-02-17, 19:21
Short Bytes: Microsoft’s Windows 10 Cloud operating system ISO file has been leaked. It’s a new Windows 10 SKU that’s lightweight and faster. It locks the users to Windows Store apps, just like Chrome OS locks its users to Chrome’s web store. As it’s a very early build, you aren’t advised to install Windows 10 […]
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What Is The Difference Between Software, Driver, Firmware?
Short Bytes: The principal difference between a firmware, driver, and software is their design purpose. Firmware is a program which gives life to the device hardware. A driver is a middle man between the OS and the hardware component. And a software makes the use of the hardware in the best possible ways. t doesn’t […]
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The Wonderful World of Esoteric Programming Languages
Short Bytes: Esoteric programming languages or esolangs are those designed for fun with crazy syntax. But they have a hidden purpose – exploring the nature of programming languages and computability with a minimalistic design. This post sheds some light on the wonderful world of esolangs. The following is a valid program. Yes, just one ASCII […]
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What is VPN (Virtual Private Network)? How it Works?
Short Bytes: VPN is a technology used to setup a private network over the internet to share the resources of a corporate intranet with remote users and other office locations of the company. _People can also use VPN to access their home network. irtual Private Network, or VPN, is a personal network created over the […]
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Hacked Radio Stations Played “F**k Donald Trump” Song On Repeat
Short Bytes: Due_to some vulnerabilities in certain models of low power FM_radio transmitters, the hackers were able to take control of many radio stations. As a result, the stations broadcasted_rapper YG and Nipsey Hussle’s song F**k Donald Trump, something they didn’t intend to play. In this incident, about a dozen radio stations were reportedly affected. […]
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10 Best Free Antivirus Software Of 2017
Short Bytes: You might not realize but a good antivirus software is needed for all computers. Even if you can’t afford some high-end security suites, there are many best free antivirus software that you can install. Free antivirus software from Avira, Bitdefender, and AVG are one of the most effective ones you can get. They […]
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Hey Facebook, Stop Confusing Your Users With “Friends Day”
Short Bytes: Did you display enough courage to watch your Facebook ‘Friends Day’ video? On its birthday, Facebook is again pushing the Friends Day and showing the users a cheesy compilation of the images of their emojis and friends. For many users, it’s a confusing situation as Friendship Day is a well-recognized day that’s celebrated […]
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Why Does “JavaScript” Contain Word “Java” Even If It Has Nothing To Do With Java
Short Bytes: Why does “JavaScript” contain “Java” word in it? Well, it has nothing to do with Java. The early web browser wars between Netscape (backed by Sun Microsystems) and Microsoft influenced how JavaScript was gradually named and shaped. Java name was included as a marketing strategy to gain acceptance._ ava in_Javascript_has nothing to do […]
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Mayhem Hacker Robot Is Here To Protect Us From Hacking Attacks
Short Bytes: ForAllSecure, the minds behind the Mayhem Hacker Robot who won the Pentagon’s Cyber Grand Challenger Contest, are working to make the software a bug fixer. They are aiming an autonomous system which would find vulnerabilities in the commercial devices like routers and automatically_fix them. very year, we see large botnets of compromised devices […]
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07-02-17, 19:31
Short Bytes:_Traditionally the URL ending with a slash denoted a directory presence at the path, and a non-slashed version implied a file. Today, it’s a good practice that both the versions of a URL produces same content. But returning the same content for both versions can hurt SEO. Smart and proper redirection from one version […]
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Facebook Shareholders Want To Remove Mark Zuckerberg As Board Chairman
Short Bytes: Facebook’s co-founder is currently the CEO and the board chairman. A proposal filed by shareholders, who also belong to the group SumOfUS, puts emphasis on the appointment of a new ‘independent’ chairman for the Facebook’s board of directors. This is to suit the best interests of the shareholders in the long run. acebook […]
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9 Online Linux Courses For Beginners To Become Zero To Hero In Just 5 Days
Short Bytes: People have started giving Linux distributions a place on their home computers. If you’re also a recent adopter of a Linux-based operating system, then here are some online Linux courses for beginners, which can give you the fundamental feel of Linux and the command line. Take an Extra 70% Off Any Online Course […]
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Trump Immigration Ban: Now 127 Companies Have Joined the Crusade With Google, Microsoft, Etc
Short Bytes: Tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Netflix, etc. are protesting against Donald Trump’s immigration ban. An amicus brief filed against the ban included 97 signatures from tech companies. It has now received_support from 30 more names, extending the list to 127, including Adobe, Slack, Coursera, Evernote, etc. resident Donald Trump’s recent executive order […]
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Microsoft Working On Windows 10 “Andromeda” To Compete With Google
Short Bytes: After Windows 10 Composable Shell and Windows 10 Cloud leaks, there are reports regarding Microsoft working on Windows Andromeda. It’s expected to compete directly with Google’s hybrid OS project Andromeda. Microsoft is expected to realize its OneCore operating system dream with Andromeda. While nothing is certain at the moment, Windows Andromeda feature is […]
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New BSOD Devil Comes From The Internet And Crashes Your Windows 10, 8, 7, XP
Short Bytes: A security researcher, who goes by the username lgandx, reported a severe vulnerability_affecting Windows versions ranging from Windows XP to Windows 10. Due to the bug, an attacker can take control of the system over the internet and force it to the display the stop error after crashing the LSASS service. Microsoft is […]
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SEO Tip: To Slash Or Not To Slash At The End Of A URL
Short Bytes:_Traditionally the URL ending with a slash denoted a directory presence at the path, and a non-slashed version implied a file. Today, it’s a good practice that both the versions of a URL produces same content. But returning the same content for both versions can hurt SEO. Smart and proper redirection from one version […]
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Major Artwork Leaks Online [Spoilers]
Short Bytes: [*Spoilers Ahead*] A massive Game of Thrones spoiler leak has hit online. It’s a detailed artwork from Game of Thrones Season 7, which shows John Snow standing at the Dragonpit entrance, along with_Tyrion Lannister and Bronn. In the upcoming season, Dragonpit is supposed to be a major focus point. Game of Thrones is […]
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Made For Linux, ‘Teres I’ Open Source Laptop Will Test Your DIY Skills
Short Bytes: If you’re planning to some DIY stuff in the coming future. Then you might want to take a look at the Teres I created by Olimex. It is a small-sized DIY laptop built using open source hardware. It features a quad-core ARM processor and it is capable of running Linux operating system. Teres […]
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Kodi 17 Open Source Media Center Software Now Available For Download
Short Bytes: Kodi 17 Krypton cross-platform, open source media center software is now available for download. The users can download it for various platforms like Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android. Kodi 17 ships with new default Estuary skin and a new web interface. This release also marks the start of the development of Kodi […]
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09-02-17, 19:40
Short Bytes: We are here with our DREAM BIG sale that allows your to grab an extra 70% discount on all online courses. To do so, visit Fossbytes Academy and use LEARN70 code at checkout. Happy learning!_ ith Fossbytes Academy, we bring to you the best-in-class online courses. These deals carry a wide range of […]
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YouTube Go: Watch YouTube Videos Without Using Internet, Available As Beta On Google Play
Short Bytes: YouTube Go, a data efficient YouTube app, has been announced at the Google for India keynote. The app includes smart offline feature and it designed to use a lesser amount of data while streaming videos. This will help the users connected to a slow internet. Update (Feb 9, 2017, 4:30 PM IST):_ An […]
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Android Wear 2.0 Launched With Direct Play Store Download, Google Assistant, Cellular Networks
Short Bytes: The latest version of Google’s OS for smartwatches has arrived. Android Wear 2.0 features a redesigned UI, ability to download standalone apps directly from Google Play, cellular support, handwriting recognition, inbuilt keyboard, Google Assitant, etc. The Android Wear 2.0 update for various smartwatches will be pushed on February 15. fter announcing at last […]
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10 Most Popular Programming Books On StackOverflow
Short Bytes: DevBooks has analyzed the StackOverflow’s question and answers data, and listed the most popular programming books being recommended on the platform. The website has also created a tag-based search for user convenience. According to the results, the top 3 most popular programming books on StackOverflow are Working Efficiently with Legacy Code, Design Patterns, […]
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JustWatch: A Search Engine To Find Movies And Shows On Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Etc
Short Bytes: There are people who want to know the movie and TV shows catalog for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. before getting a subscription plan. JustWatch is like a search engine which helps people know the streaming service where they have their favorite TV shows. It also shows the pricing for different […]
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Samsung’s Battery Factory Catches Fire Due To Faulty Batteries
Short Bytes: A Samsung battery factory recently caught fire in China. The incident, which took place in a Samsung SDI plant, was caused by discarded faulty batteries. While the company has called it a “minor fire”, the_local fire department had to_send_110 firefighters and 19 trucks to curb the fire. There were no casualties in the […]
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What Programming Languages Are Used Most Over Weekends?
Short Bytes:_Using the open data sets made public by StackOverflow about the questions posted on it and the tags used in the questions, a StackOverflow Employee used the data to detect and visualize which programming languages are being used most over weekends. Surprisingly, programming language Haskell is most popular on weekends, accounting for 0.365% of […]
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“Cloud Search” — Google’s New Smart Search Engine For G Suite
Short Bytes:_Google Cloud Search, an attempt for increasing productivity, is a version of Google Search especially crafted for the enterprise customers using G Suite. Cloud Search can find things from the company database, display meeting reminders, and attention needing files in a card-like view. Future prospects include stuffing third-party apps into Cloud Search. esterday, Google […]
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How To Delete Facebook Search History All At Once? | Clear People From Facebook Search Bar
Short Bytes: Your Facebook search history is saved in the form of a list in your Facebook account. You can access this data whenever you want by visiting the Activity Log on your desktop and the Facebook app on your phone. There you can delete individual searches or delete all the Facebook Search history at […]
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Researchers Unveil A Wireless Tech That’s ’10 Times’ Faster Than 5G
Short Bytes: A new transmitter tech demonstrated by a team of Japanese researchers enables a communication link of more than 100 Gbps over a single 25GHz channel using the 300Ghz frequency band, dubbed as ‘Terahertz’. They are uncovering more about their Terahertz wireless_tech at the IEEE’s International Solid-State Circuits Conference 2017. or the fifth generation […]
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FossBytes
11-02-17, 19:44
Short Bytes: The internet is vast yet an enormous chunk of it which is still untouched by the ordinary world. We address that part by the names Deep Web, Darknet, and Dark Web. Darknet is a type of network not accessible using normal modes. Deep Web – which includes dark web as a subset – […]
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Torrent Site Links Might Be Soon Banned By Google
Short Bytes: According to a media report, Google and other search engines are soon going to implement new measures to curb the level of online piracy. The companies might banish torrent links from their search results. The search engines and Hollywood studios have reportedly arrived at some agreement. Well, as the users will still have […]
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Improve Parallax Scrolling Effect On Your Webpage
Short Bytes:_Parallax Scrolling Effect is an effective way to be bold, and defined on the web pages, especially if it’s a branding or one big product page that shows_the different features of it. But it’s mostly done very wrong using Javascript. This post will shine light on the correct and performant parts of doing it […]
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After Targeting Linux, Mirai Botnet Is Here To Hack Your Windows Devices
Short Bytes:_The infamous Mirai botnet malware has finally entered the world of Microsoft Windows. An antivirus firm recently discovered_a new variant of Mirai, which is now named Trojan.Mirai.1. The trojan uses Windows devices to increase Mirai’s botnet army by infecting Linux-based IoT devices. Notably, Mirai was the chief player in some of the biggest DDoS […]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Learn JavaScript
Short Bytes: One should learn Javascript because it’s_the most popular programming language in the world. Javascript works on an astonishingly varied number of platforms and devices including IoT. Javascript Jobs are in abundance and it’s easy to learn. You can design crazy visual effects, games, UI interactions, make your own custom blog and make money […]
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TOR’s Ooniprobe App Tests Your Internet Speed And Censorship Level
Short Bytes: Tor Project has released its new internet speed and censorship level test app. Known as Ooniprobe, this free and open source app performs three different tests, including a test for finding out blocked websites on your network. You can download the app for your Android and iOS devices._ or Project is best known […]
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WhatsApp Brings Two-step Verification For 1.2 Billion Users, Here’s How To Enable It
Short Bytes: WhatsApp has enabled two-step verification option for all its 1.2 billion users. After enabling this optional feature, any attempt to verify your phone on a smartphone will need to be accompanied by a six-digit passcode. The users can simply find the two-step verification option in Settings and enable it. ast year, WhatsApp rolled […]
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DragonBoard 820c Is The World’s First Computer Based On Snapdragon 820
Short Bytes: DragonBoard 820c is a powerful board computer that’s based on_Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chip. It’s a superfast chip that comes loaded with Adreno 430 and 32GB onboard storage. Just like its predecessor_DragonBoard_410c,_DragonBoard 820c too is expected to run Android, Linux, and Windows 10 IoT Core. Currently, the pricing and release date of the board […]
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YouTube Go: Watch YouTube Videos Without Using Internet, Available As Beta On Google Play
Short Bytes: YouTube Go, a data efficient YouTube app, has been announced at the Google for India keynote. The app includes smart offline feature and it designed to use a lesser amount of data while streaming videos. This will help the users connected to a slow internet. Update (Feb 9, 2017, 4:30 PM IST):_ An […]
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13-02-17, 19:51
Short Bytes: The world of torrent websites has seen a lot_of changes since the last year’s list of the best torrent websites appeared on Fossbytes. In 2017, the original torrent king, The Pirate Bay, is back at some top position in this year’s list of the best and most popular torrent websites. ickAssTorrents_has been active […]
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How To Improve Your Programming Skills Using Free And Open Source Tool Exercism
Short Bytes: After learning the basics of coding, one needs to improve his/her skills to master a language. To help you out in this important process, Exercism.io, an open source tool, has been created. It helps you with its hundreds of practice exercises in 30+ programming languages. Apart from letting_you learn to code from the […]
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Ex-Policeman Refused To Decrypt Hard Drives With Child Porn, Living In Prison Since 16 Months
Short Bytes: The life of a former police sergeant Francis Rawls is in turmoil. He is living like a prisoner for the last 16 months without any criminal charges. The reason–he is accused_of possessing child pornography on his devices including MacBook and encrypted hard drives. His condition will remain so until he complies with the […]
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A Brief History of Web Graphics
Short Bytes:_Web graphics have come a long way from the time images were the only graphics on mostly static pages, to WebGL’s powerful animation, GPU and gaming capabilities, all powered by canvas HTML element’s 2D and 3D contexts. Now Webkit browser engine has proposed a new low level web graphics API standard to leverage the […]
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ToaruOS 1.0 Open Source OS Released After 6+ Years Of Development
Short Bytes: ToaruOS 1.0, the first stable release of hobby OS/kernel Toaru, has been finally released. This open source operating system is mostly written from scratch. It comes with composited GUI, dynamically linked ELF binaries, Python applications, networking, etc. The interested users can grab the source code from GitHub and download the Live CD for […]
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Nokia’s Famous ‘Nseries’ Smartphones Could Soon Make A Comeback
Short Bytes: Nokia is probably working hard to resurrects its famous lineup of Nseries smartphones. The company has reportedly filed for the trademark of Nseries and its variations. The claims are also supported by some leaked screenshots of a smart device and_Nseries logo. Unlike Nokia’s past offerings, new Nseries devices will be powered by Android […]
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This 17-year-old Google Code-in Winner’s Hometown Has No Internet
Short Bytes: Cameroon has become the home to Africa’s first ever Google Code-in winner. The coding champion, 17-year-old Nji_Collins Gbah, hails from Bamenda–a place which was recently cut off from the internet. The government has taken this step to curb the growing dissatisfaction among the masses. Meanwhile, Nji_is living at his cousins’ home in Cameroon’s […]
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10 Biggest Technology Myths Busted: True Or False?
Short Bytes: There are a lot of myths and hoaxes associated with the technology we use in our daily lives. For instance, we shouldn’t use cell phones on the plane or at the petrol station, keeping mobile charging for a long time will damage the battery, and much more. However, there are explanations given to […]
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Torrent Site Links Might Be Soon Banned By Google
Short Bytes: According to a media report, Google and other search engines are soon going to implement new measures to curb the level of online piracy. The companies might banish torrent links from their search results. The search engines and Hollywood studios have reportedly arrived at some agreement. Well, as the users will still have […]
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FossBytes
15-02-17, 20:00
Short Bytes: Trash Dove has taken over the internet. After Thailand, this Facebook sticker of a headbanging purple bird can be seen in many Facebook comment threads. While the real reason behind its explosive popularity remains a mystery, it can be attributed to a popular Thai page_that featured it alongside a dancing cat. f you […]
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GPD Pocket: This Tiny Laptop Fits In Your Pocket, Runs Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10
Short Bytes: GPD has launched the Indiegogo campaign for GPD Pocket, a 7-inch laptop that’s powered by Intel Atom processor. You can easily carry it around in your pocket and run Windows 10 or Ubuntu Linux on it. The device recently debuted on Indiegogo and achieved its goal in the first few hours._GPD Pocket’s Windows […]
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Infographic Shows The “Price Of Your Stolen Credit Cards” On The Dark Web
Short Bytes: Personal information like credit cards, emails, IP address, corporate accounts, and other information are stolen from people and openly sold on the dark web. An infographic shows the 2016 price tags for such information. An average VISA or MasterCard credit is sold for as low as_£11 ($13.67) on the dark web in the […]
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Stalkscan Is A Creepy Tool That Exposes All Your Facebook Public Information In One Click
Short Bytes: A Belgian ethical hacker has created an online tool, named Stalkscan, that shows you how powerful Facebook’s search tool is and what kind of information is available on the social network publicly. All you need to do is type the URL of a person’s profile in the web interface and you’re good to […]
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Websites Can Now Track 36 Features Of Your Computer, Identify You Even If You Use Multiple Browsers
Short Bytes: A new research conducted at the Lehigh University has taken the browser fingerprinting to a whole new level. They have devised a method to create a digital fingerprint and identify 99.24% users, regardless of the web browser they are using. For this, they take various hardware and software features of the users’ device […]
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Toby: A Chrome Extension That Prevents Tab Overloads
Short Bytes:_Toby is a Google Chrome Extension that lets you manage your tabs super well. You can save them in different sessions so that you can come back to them later. It allows you separate the saved tabs according to work and personal needs. Gifted with a visually appealing and friendly user interface, Toby_saves our […]
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DEFT “Zero” Linux 2017.1 Lightweight Digital Forensics Distro Available For Download
Short Bytes: Developers of DEFT Linux distro for hacking and digital forensics have released the_lightweight version of their operating system. DEFT Linux 2017.1 Zero is based on Lubuntu_14.04.02 LTS. The operating system needs lesser RAM to run and offers 3 booting modes that are designed to suit your different needs. DEFT “Zero” Linux 2017.1 ISO […]
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Legendary Nokia 3310 Is Coming Back | Release Date & Price
Short Bytes: Nokia’s parent HMD Global is rumored to be bringing back iconic Nokia 3310 feature phone. The launch will take place on February 26 at Nokia’s event at Mobile World Congress. The smartphone maker is also expected to launch three other phones, which will be Android-powered, at the event. Nokia 3310 is expected to […]
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Google’s Brotli Data Compression Algorithm Can Make The Internet “A Lot Faster”
Short Bytes: Brotli is new open source data compression library developed by Google. Its lossless compress algorithm manages to outperform the current compression algorithms in use, namely, gzip, deflate, etc. Although_it arrived in 2015, many famous web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Opera has brought_support for Brotli_only since the last year. owadays, the web pages aren’t […]
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“Block The Pirate Bay For Next 3 Years” — Swedish Court Rules
Short Bytes: After months of smooth run, The Pirate Bay has landed in legal trouble. A Swedish Court of Appeal has ruled that the local ISP_Bredbandsbolaget must block The Pirate Bay for the next three years. The Court has said that the injunction_is line with the EU law. The former Pirate Bay spokesperson Peter Sunde […]
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17-02-17, 20:00
Short Bytes: Verify Apps is a cloud-based security feature in the Android operating system. It regularly scans the device for potentially malicious apps and sends for analysis to Google’s cloud servers. The updated Verify Apps feature now displays the names of the recently scanned apps and includes the ability to remove apps with high risk. […]
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This New AI Trained Using An iPad Shows Google’s AI Is Damn Slow
Short Bytes: A Massachusetts-based company Gamalon, Inc. has come up with a_new tech called Bayesian Program Synthesis (BPS). It is based on probability and can be used to train an AI system with the least possible examples. Gamalon has demonstrated that their system has performed better in object recognition when compared_with Google’s deep-learning-based Quick, Draw. […]
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Indian Artificial Intelligence Landscape 2017
Short Bytes:__Here we answer a simple question. How does India’s AI horizon look like? We present here a curated list of startups that employ AI as the solution for almost everything!. he field of Artificial Intelligence is set to conquer most of the human disciplines; from art and literature to commerce and sociology; from computational […]
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Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Point Release Arrives With Linux Kernel 4.8 And Improved Hardware Support
Short Bytes: The second Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS point release has arrived after getting delayed for two times. It brings Linux Kernel 4.8 and an updated HWE kernel for enhanced hardware support to the Ubuntu operating system. The update also includes various fixes for high-impact bugs and various stability improvements. The ISO files for Ubuntu 16.04.2 […]
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Samsung Chief Lee Jae-yong Arrested On Bribery And Corruption Charges
Short bytes: Samsung vice president Lee Jae-yong, who is also the de facto head of Samsung conglomerate, was arrested on Friday. He was taken into the custody in the light of bribery charges. It was alleged that in the past Samsung spent 43 billion won ($38 million) to get illegal government favors. The same scandal […]
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Watch The Amazing “New Nokia 3310” Concept Running Android In This Video
Short Bytes: After the reports of Nokia 3310 comeback, many concept designs and videos of the new phone are surfacing on the internet. A couple of such renders and videos are created by Concept Creator. In the videos, new Nokia 3310 retains its original design and comes loaded with Android operating system, dual camera, and […]
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Latest Linux Distribution Releases (The Always Up-to-date List)
Linux Distribution Releases (February 2017) DEFT Zero Linux 2017.1 Release Date: 13 Feb, 2017 DEFT (Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit) developers have created a new and lightweight version of their operating system. Called DEFT Zero, this release is based on Lubuntu 14.04.02 LTS. Shipping with three different boot modes, the operating system needs lesser RAM […]
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What Are Direct Connect Protocol And DC++? How To Use DC++ For File Sharing?
Short Bytes: A P2P file sharing protocol known as Direct Connect (now Advanced Direct Connect) is used to transfer files between two end devices on the Direct Connect network. The users can chat, search, and download files — software, music, audiobooks — indexed on central servers known as Hubs. DC++ is open source and the […]
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New And Best Features Of Linux Kernel 4.10
Short Bytes: Linux kernel 4.10’s release is just around the corner. This release comes loaded with many new features and better hardware support for Nouveau driver, Intel GTV, AMD Zen, Intel Turbo Boost Max, new ARM devices, etc. The other new features of Linux kernel 4.10 include writeback throttling, fast fail support, and faster WLAN […]
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7 Year-Old Girl Wants To Work At Google, Recieves Personal Letter From Sundar Pichai
Short Bytes: Chloe Bridgewater, a resident of the United Kingdom, sent a handwritten letter to the Silicon-based company Google telling them she would_like to work there in the future. In return, she got a personal, printed reply from Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Chloe’s father Andy Bridgewater shared the details in a post. ho won’t like […]
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19-02-17, 20:11
Short Bytes: Due to a single-letter typo bug in_Zerocoin’s source code, the hackers were able to exploit the platform and steal_Zerocoins worth_about $592,000._Zerocoin is a_Bitcoin-based cryptocurrency protocol for anonymous trading. The developers are working to push an update soon to resume the trading. n the past, we’ve seen multiple examples of how small programming errors […]
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What Is The Difference Between Shell, Console, And Terminal?
Short Bytes:_What sounds like what could be a really bad joke, or a really good one if you’re into that humor, is actually an honest question. The shell, console, and terminal are all very dated concepts that we still use today, in albeit modified forms. Did you know that a terminal used to be a […]
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USB Killer 3.0 Is Here With 1.5-Times More Power, “Anonymous Edition” Also Available
Short Bytes: The creators of USB Killer are here with the version 3.0 of their device frying utility. USB Killer 3.0 is 1.5 times more powerful as compared to its previous version. This release also comes in an anonymous edition that doesn’t feature any logo or branding._ n the past, we’ve written multiple articles on […]
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Data Selfie: This Free And Open Source Tool Shows How Facebook’s AI Tracks You All The Time
Short Bytes: Data Selfie is a free and open source tool that you can use to track how Facebook’s AI keeps a close eye on your activity and makes predictions regarding your behavior. These predictions are_made using_natural language processing and machine learning algorithms of the University of Cambridge and IBM Watson. ow does Facebook know […]
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Which Is The Best Linux Distro For Beginners? — 2017 Edition
Short Bytes: Are you looking for_a Linux distro that’s suitable for new users who are willing to start an exciting Linux journey? Well, you’re at the right place. These days, Linux Mint is giving a tough competition to Ubuntu as it’s very beginner-friendly. Our other top recommendations are Zorin OS (which looks a lot like […]
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How To Contribute To Open Source? — GitHub Just Released A Massive Guide To Help You
Short Bytes:_GitHub recently launched a detailed guide about contributing to open source. Since long, newbies have struggled to find projects to contribute to and what exactly to start contributing to them. Veterans have struggled to make new contributors feel welcome and encouraged for contributions. The guide provides detailed timeline steps of what to look for, […]
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Linus Torvalds — “Successful Projects Are Result Of 99% Hard Work, 1% Innovation”
Short Bytes: According to the Linux boss Linus Torvalds, hard work plays a much larger role in a project’s success. Calling the tech industry’s talk of innovation bullshi*t, he said that_industry’s “celebration of innovations” is self-congratulatory. “Ninety-nine per cent of it is to get the work done,” he added. inus Torvalds is known for creating […]
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This New AI Trained Using An iPad Shows Google’s AI Is Damn Slow
Short Bytes: A Massachusetts-based company Gamalon, Inc. has come up with a_new tech called Bayesian Program Synthesis (BPS). It is based on probability and can be used to train an AI system with the least possible examples. Gamalon has demonstrated that their system has performed better in object recognition when compared_with Google’s deep-learning-based Quick, Draw. […]
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Indian Artificial Intelligence Landscape 2017
Short Bytes:__Here we answer a simple question. How does India’s AI horizon look like? We present here a curated list of startups that employ AI as the solution for almost everything!. he field of Artificial Intelligence is set to conquer most of the human disciplines; from art and literature to commerce and sociology; from computational […]
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21-02-17, 20:21
Short Bytes:_“In future, you might hear about intelligent machines that’ll learn new things on their own and help create a full-fledged quantum computer.” This prediction is inspired by the recent work of researchers that involves the use of neural networks to understand_the quantum many-body problem. The AI used in this research was similar to the […]
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Disney’s ‘Wireless Power Room’ Can Charge A Device Over The Air, Just Get Inside
Short Bytes: A paper has been published by Disney Research. They have used Quasistatic Cavity Resonance to develop a wireless charging tech that eliminates charging pads or stands from the picture. They say it is possible to transfer kilowatts_of power to devices fitted with coil receivers. A demo room has been created as a proof-of-concept. […]
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Bill Gates: Take Taxes From Robots Who Snatch Jobs From Humans
Short Bytes: The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has his idea to help people affected because of job automation, where AI-based robots are replacing humans. Bill Gates says there should be some kind of a robot tax for these machines. The organizations running them should pay the tax. arious tech leaders have […]
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Why Are Bumps On The ‘F’ And ‘J’ Keys Of Computer Keyboard? What’s Their Use?
Short Bytes: We see bumps or dashes on a couple of keys on the QWERTY keyboards present on our desktops, laptops, etc. The purpose of these bumps is to guide people while placing their fingers on the keyboard and also help them type speedily without looking at the keyboard. f you’d look at your computer’s […]
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What Is The Difference Between LAN, WAN, MAN, CAN, VPN, BAN, NAN, SAN?
Short Bytes: A computer network is an interconnection of various devices like laptops, routers, switches, servers, etc. with the help of wired or wireless means. We can differentiate these networks_by their reach, i.e., geographical area. For example, we have local area network, wide area network, personal area network, metropolitan area network, near-me network, etc. hatever […]
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KasperskyOS “11-11” Released After 14 Years Of Development — Here Are Best Features
Short Bytes: Kaspersky has announced the availability of KasperskyOS, which is codenamed 11-11. This secure operating system for network devices and IoT is written from the scratch. Due to its application identification_and labeling feature, no application can be installed without their behavior configuration. It should be noted that it’s not an_out-of-the-box product and its pricing […]
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5 Best Alternatives To Microsoft Office Suite — 2017 Edition
Short Bytes: Microsoft Office has dominated the digital office suite market for a long time. They have many products with all the features anyone could ever need, but many that the average person would simply never used. Should you pay for all those features you’re never going to use, or should you find yourself a […]
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Windows Doesn’t Allow You To Create Folder Named ‘CON’, PRN, NUL, etc. Here Is How You Can Still Create It
Short Bytes: You can’t create folders in Windows OS having CON, PRN, NUL, etc. as the name. This is because these folder names are reserved for use in specific system tasks. You can use the command prompt, or blank space code to_create folders with reserved names in Windows. n Microsoft Windows operating system, you can’t […]
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Linux Mint 18.2 Features – What’s Ahead In the Next Release
Short Bytes: The Linux Mint development team has shed light on a couple of improvements to the latest release of the popular open-source operating system, Linux Mint 18.2. The next release would include changes to the Bluetooth_application, Xed text editor, and XPlayer in the form of visual modifications and bug fixes. Also, we expect_the Linux […]
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How To Download YouTube Videos, Software, Music, Docs To Google Drive Directly?
Short Bytes: You can download YouTube video or any image, audio, video, software directly to your Google Drive. To do this you’d require a Chrome extension called Save to Google Drive. This extension, developed by Google, allows users to save anything to their Google drive. e are slowly moving towards less downloading and more streaming […]
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23-02-17, 20:30
Short Bytes: You might’ve used many age detecting tools, what about a tool that makes you look older or younger? A team of researchers from Orange Labs, France, has used two machine learning techniques to design a system that does this process with 80% accuracy. Called_Age Conditional Generative Adversarial Network, this computer system can be […]
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Sony Launches World’s Fastest SD Card Till Date, “Write Speed 299 MB/Sec”
Short Bytes: Sony has just announced the world’s fastest SD cards with read/write speeds of 300 and 299 MB/s respectively. Known as SF-G Series, these Class 3 (UHS) and Class 10 (SD) cards can be used to record high-resolution 4K videos easily. The series comes in three storage options and will be available_in March. he […]
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DeepCoder: Microsoft’s New AI Writes Code For People Who Don’t Know Coding
Short Bytes: DeepCoder is an artificial intelligence_system built by the researchers at Microsoft and the University of Cambridge. Based on a technique called program synthesis, DeepCoder can write working code after searching from a huge code database. It tries to make the best possible arrangement for the harvested code fragments and improves its efficiency over […]
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After $100 Billion In 1999, Bill Gates Was Set To Become World’s First Trillionaire In 2004 — What Went Wrong?
Short Bytes: Back in 1999, when Bill Gates hit his all-time high worth of $100 billion, financial and media groups called him the world’s first trillionaire. If their predictions were true, Gates would’ve achieved this feat in 2004. But, due to the bursting of dotcom bubble and Microsoft’s failure to hop on the internet and […]
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Rebellin Linux 3.5 Released — Beginner-friendly, Fast, And Debian-based Linux Distro
Short Bytes: Rebellin Linux is a fast and lightweight Linux distro that’s developed for beginners. Its latest release, Rebellin Linux 3.5, has been released with Linux kernel 4.8. Based on Debian Sid, the ISO download of the distro are available in GNOME and MATE versions. ust last week, I published the latest list of the […]
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AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs Unveiled — Beats Intel’s Performance And Costs Half The Price
Short Bytes: AMD has revealed its three new Ryzen 7 processors, which will be launched on March 2. With these CPUs, AMD aims to challenge Intel’s supremacy. Coming in three tiers, these processors beat Intel’s top PC chips’ price and performance. The processors are up for preorder via different retailers. o compete Intel in a […]
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Indian Government Launches Free Antivirus Software For Smartphones And Computers
Short Bytes: Cyber Swachhta Kendra, a botnet cleaning and malware analysis centre,_is a new project led by the Indian government. The project finds its utility in identifying infected users and helping them with removal tools. It includes_the development of various security tools for mobile and desktop machines. he government of India has sketched out a […]
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Google’s Upspin Open Source Project Can “Transform” The Way You Share Files
Short Bytes: Upspin is a new open source project to enable simple file sharing. Developed by three Google engineers, Upspin introduces the concept of a global namespace_for naming files, using a person’s email address. The path to shared file looks like what we have seen on Unix systems. An Access file included in a shared […]
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Is Your Computer/Phone Crashing? Blame It On Charged Alien Particles From Outer Space
Short Bytes: You’ll be surprised to know that electrically charged particles coming from outer space can be a reason for crashes of_smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices. These particles are generated when cosmic rays strike the Earth’s atmosphere. While these alien particles aren’t harmful to the_living beings,_they can interfere with integrated circuits and change bits […]
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Walking The Code: Thought Autocomplete ReactJS Web App
Short Bytes: In this series of videos, we are going to understand how the Thought Autocomplete App created by Guillermo Rauch_works by walking through its code line by line and understanding how everything is happening. The videos will be divided into two main sections: Walking through the Frontend code which uses ReactJS, and walking through […]
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25-02-17, 20:30
Short Bytes: Brianna Olivia, a resident of Tucson, Arizona posted a video on Twitter showing smoke coming out of her iPhone 7 Plus. A day before, she took the device to Apple Care after she had trouble turning it on, but the representatives encountered no problem. Apple is aware of the iPhone and the video. […]
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TeraCopy 3.0 Is Finally Released | New Features And Download
Short Bytes: The final release of TeraCopy 3.0 has arrived. This popular utility for transferring files on Windows operating system comes with many improvements for faster copy speed and easier usage. While TeraCopy 3.0 is supported by Windows 10, the developers have dropped the support for XP. You can download TeraCopy 3.0 by visiting their […]
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15 Inspirational Quotes From Steve Jobs On His Birthday That Could Change your Life
Steve Jobs was born in San Fransisco on February 24, 1955. After starting Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976,_in the later years, he became a revolutionary tech leader. Under his leadership, Apple created revolutionary products like iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, and iPad. After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away in 2011. […]
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Ubuntu 17.04 Beta 1 Released | New Features And Download
Short Bytes: Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus Beta 1 release is finally here. If you’re interested, you can go ahead and download the ISO images of the participating flavors, which are,_Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu,_Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu GNOME, Ubuntu Kylin, and Ubuntu Studio. Powered by Linux kernel 4.10, these releases feature the latest stable versions of their respective […]
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First Feature Details And Specs Of “New Nokia 3310” Are Here
Short Bytes: HMD Global is expected to release new Nokia 3310 phone on February 26. According to some Chinese sources, Nokia 3310 will retain the basic design of the original phone. It’s expected to be a feature phone with a larger color screen. The phone is expected to go on sale_for_€59. ust in case you […]
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Here Is How An Internet-Less PC Can Be Hacked Via It’s HDD LED Light And A Drone
Short Bytes: A paper published by an Israeli team of researchers elaborates a new method of covertly leaking information from an air-gapped computer. Titled as LED-it-GO, the attack involves compromising the LED notification light on a computer’s HDD using malware to make it blink in as per the desired pattern. A camera fitted on a […]
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Google Just Broke SHA-1 Encryption — One Of The Most Popular Cryptographic Hash Functions
Short Bytes: Google has achieved the first successful SHA-1 collision attack. By creating a specially crafted PDF prefix, the researchers were able to generate 2 documents with the_same SHA-1 digest. Using its cloud infrastructure, Google was able to compute the mammoth collision. After this, Google expects that the usage of the vulnerable SHA-1 encryption hash […]
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How To Make An Arduino-powered LED Matrix Conway’s Game Of Life – DIY
Short Bytes: Every hobby has its own milestone projects like the Hello World introduction in programming. The Arduino community likes to start people off with the blinking LED light. But what could we do with 64 LED lights in a matrix? We can display all sorts of things like numbers, letters, and even simple pictures. […]
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Just $700, College Guy Turned His Honda Civic Into A Self-Driving Car
Short Bytes: Openpilot is an open source platform created by Comma.ai to give autopilot capabilities to cars, namely 2016 Honda Civic and Acura_ILX. Openpilot works with neo hardware kit powered by a One Plus 3 smartphone. The kit hangs beside the rear view mirror and camera is used to keep an eye on the road. […]
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27-02-17, 20:40
Short Bytes: Linux is all about what you want and having it from the ocean of free and open source software. The same applies while performing a comparison of desktop environments as they comprise of different applications and a GUI via which the user interacts with the operating system. There are many options available and […]
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Linux From Scratch 8.0 Released, Brings New Changes And Features
Short Bytes: The developers of Linux From Scratch are here with_Linux From Scratch (LFS) 8.0 and BLFS 8.0. This release brings updates to glibc-2.24, binutils-2.27, and gcc-6.2.0. Overall, in LFS release, 29 packages have been updated. On the other hand, the BLFS version has 775+ updates as compared to previous versions._ he phrase freedom and […]
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Manjaro ARM Linux Distro Is Shutting Down, Lack Of Contributors Is The Reason
Short Bytes: Manjaro-ARM, the Arch Linux-based distribution for embedded devices, is shutting down. The Manjaro-arm team announced the closure of the open source project. They’ve already stopped the development, bugfixes and any new releases for the distro. The bug tracker and wiki page would shut down on April 1, followed by the closure of the […]
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How To Play Nokia Snake Game On Facebook Messenger?
Short Bytes: You don’t need to buy the new Nokia 3310 to play the new Snake Game. Thanks to Facebook’s Instant Game platform, Nokia has brought Snake to Facebook Messenger. If Instant Games feature is available in your country, you can simply open a Messenger conversation and tap on the Games icon to start playing._ […]
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Fully Legal Torrent Site Mininova Is Shutting Down On April 4
Short Bytes: One of the first names in the torrent world, Mininova, is shutting down its operations on April 4, 2017. Mininova has been in existence since 2005. Mininova now only hosts content distribution torrents. It became free of illegal torrents in 2009 after it was forced to remove all the copyright infringing torrent files. […]
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Nokia 6, Nokia 5, And Nokia 3 Are Here | Pictures, Price, And Specifications
Short Bytes: At its launch event at MWC 2017, Nokia made a comeback to the smartphone world and launched three Android phones — Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3. These phones will be available later this year, and their features made them_an excellent value for money. Another highlight of the event was the relaunch […]
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New Nokia 3310 Launched By Nokia — Here Are Its Features And Pictures
Short Bytes: At MWC 2017, Nokia launched the new Nokia 3310 feature phone with a fresh (but familiar) look. This iconic S30 operating system-based smartphone_comes with 22-hours talk time and snake game. You can use this dual-SIM feature phone and get 51-hours of MP3 playback. t its event at Mobile World Congress 2017, Nokia parent […]
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TeraCopy 3.0 Is Finally Released | New Features And Download
Short Bytes: The final release of TeraCopy 3.0 has arrived. This popular utility for transferring files on Windows operating system comes with many improvements for faster copy speed and easier usage. While TeraCopy 3.0 is supported by Windows 10, the developers have dropped the support for XP. You can download TeraCopy 3.0 by visiting their […]
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15 Inspirational Quotes From Steve Jobs On His Birthday That Could Change your Life
Steve Jobs was born in San Fransisco on February 24, 1955. After starting Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976,_in the later years, he became a revolutionary tech leader. Under his leadership, Apple created revolutionary products like iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, and iPad. After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away in 2011. […]
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01-03-17, 20:53
Short Bytes:_According to the data and reviews submitted on career website Glassdoor, tech companies like Dropbox, Facebook, and Pinterest offer the highest paying internships. The former interns praise_these companies for their friendly environment and great quality of work. These companies_are also known for their popular and purposeful work. re you highly qualified and looking for […]
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Finally, There Is An “Eternal Storage” That Lasts For Over 1,000 Years
Short Bytes: Do you want to be remembered_for a long time? This new data storage tech can preserve information about you for as long as 1,000 years. It stores binary data in the form of metal nanodots placed on a silicon wafer, which is then sealed. The data can be read wirelessly. The researchers who […]
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti — “World’s Fastest Ever Gaming GPU” Is Here
Short Bytes:_At the GDC event, Nvidia unveiled its next flagship gaming graphics card, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The company claims that GTX 1080 Ti is 35% faster than GTX 1080 Ti. The new release uses the same_GP102 GPU used in Titan X_but runs at 11GHz._Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti will be available in […]
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Here’s How Amazon Literally Broke The Internet Earlier Today
Short Bytes:_Around 1 PM PST, on Tuesday, many websites and services stopped operating after a widespread outage of Amazon Web Services. Specifically, Amazon observed_high error rates with S3 (Simple Storage Service) in US-EAST-1. The service is used by many websites to host their resources. According to the latest update from Amazon, it has recovered from […]
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YouTube Launches Its Own Live TV Streaming Service With 40 Channels
Short Bytes: YouTube has launched its own live TV service called YouTube TV. Initially rolling out in the US, it’s planned to include more than 40 channels from different networks. YouTube TV would be priced at $35/mo, and users can use it on six accounts across different devices. It also includes a cloud DVR option […]
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Boston Dynamics Shows Off New Robot ‘Handle’ That Jumps Like A Pro
Short Bytes: The American robotics company Boston Dynamics is testing a new 6.5 feet tall robot known as Handle. The electric-powered robot is capable of moving at 9 mph up to a distance of 15 miles in a single charge. It moves forward using wheels and uses its arms to lift things. Also, Handle can […]
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Fox Studio’s New App Secretly Downloads Full HD Movies On Your Phone Without Charging For Data
Short Bytes: What if you’re bored and you find a new movie on your phone. But wait, you didn’t download it. Fox Studios did. That’s their new plan to put movies on users’ phones, by downloading them in the background and don’t even charge them for the data. The downloads_aren’t completely free; users would have […]
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What Is Social Engineering? What Are Different Types Of Social Engineering Attacks?
Short Bytes: People want to extract information, they want to hack people’s accounts, credit cards, and other things. They can do so by becoming Social Engineering experts. It involves various techniques to impact the psychological state of the people’s minds. An attacker can end up convincing a person to give him the information he needs […]
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Apple To Kill Lightning Connector From Next iPhone For USB Type-C, Reports Suggest
Short Bytes: According to report by the Wall Street Journal, Apple might prefer the USB Type-C port for the next iPhone. However, the report is unclear and it may be pointing towards a change on the power adapter side of the iPhone Lightning cable currently featuring USB Type-A connector. o you want an iPhone rumor? […]
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Raspberry Pi Zero W — A Cheap Single Board Computer With Wi-Fi And Bluetooth
Short Bytes: On the occasion of the_fifth birthday of Raspberry Pi, the_Raspberry Pi Foundation unveiled a new single board computer,_Raspberry Pi Zero W. Here, W stands for Wireless as it comes loaded with_Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at just $10, Raspberry Pi Zero W is powered by 1GHz, single-core CPU, and 512MB RAM. he Raspberry […]
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03-03-17, 21:00
Short Bytes: BitPort is a service that allows you to download and stream torrents online. You can download torrents on BitPort’s cloud storage and view them whenever you like. It also includes features like file manager, FTP server access, etc. Video or movie torrents can also be streamed to various devices including Android, iOS, Chromecast, […]
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PCLinuxOS 2017.03 KDE Released — Here Are New Features And Pictures
Short Bytes:_Texstar has_rolled out the release of PCLinuxOS 2017.03 KDE Edition. This release is powered by Linux Kernel 4.9.3. It comes loaded with_KDE Plasma 5.8.6 LTS desktop environment, KDE Frameworks 5.31.0 and, KDE Applications 16.12.2. The interested users can visit PCLinuxOS website and grab the LiveCD images for their 64-bit systems. CLinuxOS is a popular […]
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NASA Has Just Released Tons Of Free And Open Source Software, Here’s How To Get Them
Short Bytes: As a part of its_Technology Transfer program, NASA has released lots of free and open source software tools on its website. NASA says that these software are useful for professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, industry, and academia. You can visit NASA’s website to get the complete list of available tools and download the ones […]
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Robots Will Be Soon Covered In Human Skin, But It’ll Be For Our Own Benefit
Short Bytes: A new kind of bioreactors–used to create human tissue grafts–have been proposed by a research duo at Oxford University. They say the current stationary bioreactors fail to imitate the real mechanical environment while tuning the cells. Putting tissue grafts on humanoid bioreactors can be beneficial in creating more realistic human tissues for transplantation. […]
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Now You Can Run Windows 98 On Your Wrist Using A Raspberry Pi
Short Bytes:_A DIYer has created his own Raspberry Pi-powered smartwatch that runs Windows 98. The watch has a 2.4-inch touchscreen and it’s powered by a 1,000mAh battery. The inventor–who also plans to run Doom on his wrist-mounted device–has detailed the instructions for creating your own_Raspberry Pi-powered smartwatch. ecently, we reviewed Ticwatch_2 smartwatch and it was […]
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How A Command Typo By Amazon Employee Took Down The Internet This Week (Updated)
Short Bytes:_Around 1 PM PST, on Tuesday, many websites and services stopped operating after a widespread outage of Amazon Web Services. Specifically, Amazon observed_high error rates with S3 (Simple Storage Service) in US-EAST-1. The service is used by many websites to host their resources. According to the official statement by Amazon, the five-hour outage was […]
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Medium Launches Snapchat Like Stories (Series) For Medium
Short Bytes:_Recently Medium released its SnapChat Stories like features. It’s calling it_Series._It’s a mobile app only feature, though a Series can be made on Desktop Web as well._Basically, one can split the stories into multiple pages, which can include images and videos or text, which a user would be able to browse through by flipping […]
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Techie Wrote Exam At The US Airport Customs To Prove He Is A Software Engineer
Short Bytes: A software engineer Celestine Omin arrived at the JFK airport from Nigeria. Employed via a startup Andela, Omin was to work on a Javascript project at an NYC-based startup. An unusual situation came up when the customs officials asked him to prove that he was a_software engineer by solving the questions they gave […]
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ExtraTorrent’s Main Domain Extratorrent.cc Shut Down By Registrar
Short Bytes: Extratorrent.cc, the primary domain of popular torrent site ExtraTorrent, has been shut down by its registrar Internet BS. The Whois lookup of the website is showing the “clientHold” status, which is shown in the_case of some legal dispute or non-payment. However, the website is accessible in many parts of the world via backup […]
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What Is A DNA computer? How Can It Beat The World’s Fastest Supercomputers?
Short Bytes:_The concept of DNA computing was first introduced in 1994. It_deals with the “biochips” made of DNA that are_able to perform billions of calculations at once by multiplying themselves in number. In other words, a DNA computer grows as it computes. In a recent development, the researchers from the University of Manchester have shown […]
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05-03-17, 21:00
Short Bytes: UHS or Ultra High Definition is the next generation bus interface used to enable high-speed data transfer for SDHC and SDXC cards. With the release of UHS-III, the UHS bus interface now comes in three versions including UHS-I and UHS-II. The three versions offer different bus speeds find their use on SD cards […]
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This Is Nokia 3310 Supremo Putin Edition, Costs 30 Times The Original Nokia 3310
Short Bytes:_Caviar, known for making premium smartphones, has released a golden version of Nokia 3310. Known as Nokia 3310 Supremo Putin, this phone costs_$1690. The back of the phone has a gold-plated portrait of President Putin and a quote from Russian national anthem._ t Mobile World Congress, HMD Global made headlines by releasing new Nokia […]
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How To Edit PDF Files Easily Using Wondershare PDFelement?
Short Bytes: PDF file format is one of the most common file formats used in electronic communication. For making your tasks involving PDF files easier, Wondershare PDFelement acts as an all-rounder tool. Apart from letting you edit PDF files using simple and clear interface, PDFelemet also lets you annotate, convert, and password protect a PDF […]
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Android Smart Lock: 8 Hidden Ways To Unlock Your Android Smartphone
Short Bytes: Google’s Smart Lock includes various methods to unlock an Android device. You can use voice recognition, facial recognition or a Bluetooth-connected device to gain access to your phone. Using smart lock, you can also keep your phone unlocked while it is in your hands or automatically unlock your phone when you reach a […]
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FAISS: Facebook Just Released A New Open Source Library For Clustering Big Data
Short Bytes: FAISS is an open-source library released by Facebook for similarity search and clustering high-dimensional data. This library finds application in complex datasets like images and videos which could not fit in RAM all at once. ith the advent of highly successful Machine Learning methods, there has been a boom in big datasets across […]
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PCLinuxOS 2017.03 KDE Released — Here Are New Features And Pictures
Short Bytes:_Texstar has_rolled out the release of PCLinuxOS 2017.03 KDE Edition. This release is powered by Linux Kernel 4.9.3. It comes loaded with_KDE Plasma 5.8.6 LTS desktop environment, KDE Frameworks 5.31.0 and, KDE Applications 16.12.2. The interested users can visit PCLinuxOS website and grab the LiveCD images for their 64-bit systems. CLinuxOS is a popular […]
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NASA Has Just Released Tons Of Free And Open Source Software, Here’s How To Get Them
Short Bytes: As a part of its_Technology Transfer program, NASA has released lots of free and open source software tools on its website. NASA says that these software are useful for professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, industry, and academia. You can visit NASA’s website to get the complete list of available tools and download the ones […]
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Robots Will Be Soon Covered In Human Skin, But It’ll Be For Our Own Benefit
Short Bytes: A new kind of bioreactors–used to create human tissue grafts–have been proposed by a research duo at Oxford University. They say the current stationary bioreactors fail to imitate the real mechanical environment while tuning the cells. Putting tissue grafts on humanoid bioreactors can be beneficial in creating more realistic human tissues for transplantation. […]
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Now You Can Run Windows 98 On Your Wrist Using A Raspberry Pi
Short Bytes:_A DIYer has created his own Raspberry Pi-powered smartwatch that runs Windows 98. The watch has a 2.4-inch touchscreen and it’s powered by a 1,000mAh battery. The inventor–who also plans to run Doom on his wrist-mounted device–has detailed the instructions for creating your own_Raspberry Pi-powered smartwatch. ecently, we reviewed Ticwatch_2 smartwatch and it was […]
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07-03-17, 21:00
Short Bytes: The Guinness World Record has recently confirmed that the Sub1 Reloaded robot is the new world record holder for solving the Rubik’s Cube in just 0.637 seconds. This happened at an event organized by a German self-driving chip maker Infineon whose microcontroller helped the robot arrange the sides of the cube in the […]
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Manjaro 17.0 ‘Gellivara’ Released With Linux Kernel 4.9, Download It Here
Short Bytes: The famous Arch-based distro Manjaro Linux has refreshed itself with the latest stable rolling release, Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara. Available in KDE and Xfce editions, Manjaro 17.0 features_Linux Kernel 4.9 LTS, Xorg v1.19 series, various new and update themes and changes to the Manjaro Settings Manager. fter working hard for 3 months following the […]
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Indian State of Kerala Saves $58 Million Each Year By Using Free And Open Source Software
Short Bytes:_Kerala adopted Free and Open Source Software in 2005 in a phased manner and went on to replace_proprietary software. As a result, Kerala annually saves $58 million (Rs 300 crore). Thanks to the Free Software license, people are able to freely copy and distribute the software. t Fossbytes, we strive to tell you the […]
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MIT Gives Humans ‘The Power To Mind Control Robots’ And Teach Them What’s Right
Short Bytes: A team including researchers from MIT’s CSAIL and Boston University have created a feedback system. Using an EEG monitor and a machine learning algorithm, the system analyzes brain waves of a human observing a task done by a robot. It notifies the robot about any negative feedback given by the person which then […]
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Darling Is The Weirdest Phone You’ll See, Comes With 360-Degree Camera And “Diamonds”
Short Bytes: Protruly’s Darling could be one the craziest phones you’ll ever encounter. This phone boasts of a 360-degree camera that makes it the world’s first VR smartphone. Its body is made up of gold and there are 4 diamonds attached to it. While its standard edition will cost_around $600, the higher-end model will ship […]
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Best Lightweight Linux Distros For Old Computers | 2017 Edition
Short Bytes: Linux is known to serve the needs of everyone. If you’re having some old desktop or laptop, there are many lightweight Linux distros that you can install and enjoy a lag-free computing experience. From a variety of options, you can choose Puppy Linux, Lubuntu, or Linux Lite. You can also install Arch Linux […]
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Razer Is Turning Razer Blade Into The “Best Linux Laptop”
Short Bytes: Razer founder and CEO_Min-Liang Tan has announced that Razer is soon going to support Linux distros on its Razer Blade laptop series officially. To welcome the suggestions from the_community, Razer has created a new Linux Corner hub. In a Facebook post,_Tan revealed that their work would start with making sure that all the […]
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How To Make A Raspberry Pi-Powered Door Lock And Open It Using Your Smartphone
Short Bytes: You can create an internet-connected smart door lock using your Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer. It can be unlocked over a WiFi connection using a smartphone and a custom app. The DIY procedure for the door lock has been explained by the Hacker House team in their YouTube video. hat can be […]
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Facebook Is Testing A Dislike Button — Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Short Bytes: Facebook is finally testing a dislike button. Instead of adding it to the current Reactions button for posts, the company is testing the feature in Messenger. Facebook calls it a “no” button that can be used for quick voting and feedback. Currently, the new Dislike button feature for Messenger is in the_testing phase. […]
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IBM’s First Commercial “Universal Quantum Computer” Can Be The New Future Of AI
Short Bytes:_IBM is investing in their efforts to develop more powerful quantum computers and making their reach widespread. IBM Q is an initiative to provide quantum computing services for commercial users over the cloud. As a part of this initiative, IBM is working on a 50 qubits quantum computer for use in various fields including […]
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09-03-17, 21:12
Short Bytes: The word hacker has been viewed with a bad filter that hackers always break into people’s computers. According to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, hacking is an approach to doing things quickly and testing their limits. Hacking is an active discipline, and one should focus on the quick implementation of ideas. he term ‘hacker’ […]
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Parrot 3.5 “CyberGalleon” Hacking Distro Released With New Features — Download It Here
Short Bytes:_Frozenbox_Network has released Parrot Security OS 3.5 Ethical Hacking distribution. Based on Linux kernel 4.9.13 and Debian GNU/Linux 9 Stretch, this distro comes with many updated packages from Debian. Parrot 3.5 drops many packages, including_gtkdialog, airmode, and penmode. The interested users can grab this release by visiting Parrot’s website. arrot Security OS is often […]
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Guy Created Arduino Powered Smart Socks To Help You Become A Pro Dancer
Short Bytes: A pair of woolen socks fitted motors can teach you how to dance. It might sound impossible, but after seeing this pair of socks, you might consider using some technology during your choreography sessions._These socks are designed by Pascal Zeigler as a part of his Physical Computing course at Saarland University. can’t talk […]
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IBM Uses 36-Year-Old Microscope To Store Data In A Single Atom, Creates World’s Smallest Magnet
Short Bytes: Using their Nobel-prize winning microscope,_the researchers at IBM have devised a way to successfully read and write one bit of data on a single Holmium atom having magnetic nature. This can propel the development of hard drive solutions that would be 1000 times denser than the current HDDs and SSDs. hen everyone is […]
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Dark Web Shrinking At A Fast Pace, Just 15% Tor Sites Online
Short Bytes: You’ll be surprised to know that the Dark Web has shrunk at a tremendous pace in past few months. The_latest OnionScan report mentions a decrease of about 85% in the overall size of Dark Web. Compared to the previously reported 30,000 Dark Web services, today, there are just 4,400 Dark Web services left. […]
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How To Upgrade Linux Kernel In Ubuntu And Linux Mint Easily With Ukuu
Short Bytes: Looking for an easy to install or upgrade Linux kernel in Ubuntu or Mint distributions? With the help of Ukuu utility, you can complete this task easily. Simply run a couple of commands in the command line to install Ukuu and launch the utility. After selecting the desired kernel, hit the install button […]
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Wondershare MobileTrans Review — Transfer Data From One Phone To Another Easily
Short Bytes: Wondershare MobileTrans is a useful utility for Windows and Mac systems that can be used to transfer data from one smartphone to other. It supports a broad range of mobile brands and models. Apart from a few little shortcomings, it manages to perform satisfactorily. MobileTrans also has a handy option of creating and […]
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Everything You Need To Know About WikiLeaks’ Release –Windows, iPhone, Linux, Android, Mac, WhatsApp and Telegram Messages, TVs, Routers, And Modern Cars Are Hackable By CIA
Short Bytes: WikiLeaks has released the complete catalog of CIA’s hacking tools and malware. This revelation by WikiLeaks, named Year Zero, is the first part of a new series Vault 7. It suggests that CIA has_plenty of hacking tools to control different computer operating systems, smartphones, routers, smart TVs. etc. n Tuesday, we told you […]
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Airbus Reveals Its Autonomous 2-in-1 Flying Car “Pop.UP” From The Future
Short Bytes: At the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, Airbus, along with Italdesign, has uncovered a new modular concept vehicle system called Pop.Up. It comprises of a capsule that could_be attached to a chassis or a drone to make it a car or a flying vehicle. The electric powered Pop.Up system would run with the […]
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Jetson TX2: Nvidia’s Credit Card-Sized AI Computer Just Got 2X Faster, Runs 4K
Short Bytes: Nvidia has announced Jetson TX2, a single board computer that can easily fit in embedded systems. With all the upgraded specifications, TX2 is two times faster than TX1, and it can quickly encode_and decode 60 fps 4K content. The Jetson TX2 Developer will be available for $599 from March 14. t an event […]
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11-03-17, 21:12
Short Bytes: Apart from the popular programming languages like Java, C++, Python, JS, etc., there are tons of other languages that are being used for specific purposes. Based on the popular TIOBE Index, we are sharing the list of the top 100 most popular programming languages of 2017. These languages have different features and strengths […]
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CUJO Is A Smart Firewall That Stops People From Hacking Your Internet Devices
Short Bytes: CUJO is a smart firewall that can connect to your home router via the RJ45 ethernet port. Its purpose is to keep an eye on your network traffic and send statistic about any malicious_traffic to the cloud server for analysis. CUJO smart firewall_can block traffic to a device and send alerts if it […]
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This Map Shows Which Is The Most Valuable Brand In Your Country
Short Bytes: Using the data from Brand Finance, HowMuch.net has created a map that shows the biggest and most valuable brands in selected countries. The top three brands in the map are Google, Samsung, and ICBC. The countries on the map have been colored and resized according to the brand value. arlier this year in […]
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Endless Mission One – A $250 Linux Computer Makes Us Feel It’s Time To Switch
Short Bytes: Endless Mission One is a Linux-powered desktop computer developed by Endless Mobile, Inc. Under the hood, it includes an Intel Celeron N2807 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Along with various connectivity options, Mission One comes in two storage options, 500GB and 320GB. One can buy Mission One desktop for $249. ith all […]
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How To Get Google Assistant On Your Android Phone Right Now
Short Bytes: Google has started rolling out the Google Assistant update to Android phones. If you’re running_Android Marshmallow or Android Nougat, you can get and enable Google Assistant right now. To enable it, all you need to do is make sure that you’re running the latest version of Google Play Services and Google App._ arlier […]
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Google’s New Futuristic HQ Looks Like A Giant Tent In The Woods, Completes In 2019
Short Bytes: Google Charleston East is the new proposed expansion of the search giant’s Mountain View campus. City council approved it on Tuesday, and it’s expected to complete by 2019. The tent-like canopy design covering 595,000 square feet area will be built on an 18.6-acre area. It would also include public access to certain areas […]
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Google Wants To Become The Best Search Engine For Programming Languages
Short Bytes: Thanks to a recent Google search update, now the programming-related search engine queries made on Google will give back more relevant results. Now, queries with special characters and programming operators will give back programming-related results. Google promises to bring more changes soon to make the experience of programmers even better. ack in April […]
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50% Of The World Wants To Quit Piracy But Most Of Russia Thinks “It’s Not Illegal”
Short Bytes: According to a global piracy survey report published by Irdeto, almost 52% of the people involved in the survey admitted they watch pirated content. However, 48% also said they would stop piracy if it harms the production studios. Surprisingly, most of the people in Russia consider the creation, distribution, and streaming of pirated […]
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Parrot 3.5 “CyberGalleon” Hacking Distro Released With New Features — Download It Here
Short Bytes:_Frozenbox_Network has released Parrot Security OS 3.5 Ethical Hacking distribution. Based on Linux kernel 4.9.13 and Debian GNU/Linux 9 Stretch, this distro comes with many updated packages from Debian. Parrot 3.5 drops many packages, including_gtkdialog, airmode, and penmode. The interested users can grab this release by visiting Parrot’s website. arrot Security OS is often […]
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13-03-17, 21:22
Short Bytes: Are you looking for a Raspberry Pi alternative? You can check out the Indiegogo campaign page of Lichee Pi Zero, which costs just $6 ($8 with WiFi). Powered by Allwinner V3S CPU, it comes with latest Linux kernel 4.10. It’s even smaller than a Raspberry Pi Zero, and there are a lot of […]
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49 Highly Useful 3D Printed Things That Can Make Your Life Buttery Smooth
Short Bytes: Online community driven platforms like Thingiverse, Pinshape, etc. have flooded on the internet with loads of 3D print designs. Anyone can use the information on such platforms and materialize an object using a 3D printer. We have tried to find some 3D prints which can useful in your day to day life. t’s […]
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CUJO Is A Smart Firewall That Stops People From Hacking Your Internet Devices
Short Bytes: CUJO is a smart firewall that can connect to your home router via the RJ45 ethernet port. Its purpose is to keep an eye on your network traffic and send statistic about any malicious_traffic to the cloud server for analysis. CUJO smart firewall_can block traffic to a device and send alerts if it […]
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This Map Shows Which Is The Most Valuable Brand In Your Country
Short Bytes: Using the data from Brand Finance, HowMuch.net has created a map that shows the biggest and most valuable brands in selected countries. The top three brands in the map are Google, Samsung, and ICBC. The countries on the map have been colored and resized according to the brand value. arlier this year in […]
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Endless Mission One – A $250 Linux Computer Makes Us Feel It’s Time To Switch
Short Bytes: Endless Mission One is a Linux-powered desktop computer developed by Endless Mobile, Inc. Under the hood, it includes an Intel Celeron N2807 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Along with various connectivity options, Mission One comes in two storage options, 500GB and 320GB. One can buy Mission One desktop for $249. ith all […]
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How To Get Google Assistant On Your Android Phone Right Now
Short Bytes: Google has started rolling out the Google Assistant update to Android phones. If you’re running_Android Marshmallow or Android Nougat, you can get and enable Google Assistant right now. To enable it, all you need to do is make sure that you’re running the latest version of Google Play Services and Google App._ arlier […]
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Google’s New Futuristic HQ Looks Like A Giant Tent In The Woods, Completes In 2019
Short Bytes: Google Charleston East is the new proposed expansion of the search giant’s Mountain View campus. City council approved it on Tuesday, and it’s expected to complete by 2019. The tent-like canopy design covering 595,000 square feet area will be built on an 18.6-acre area. It would also include public access to certain areas […]
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Google Wants To Become The Best Search Engine For Programming Languages
Short Bytes: Thanks to a recent Google search update, now the programming-related search engine queries made on Google will give back more relevant results. Now, queries with special characters and programming operators will give back programming-related results. Google promises to bring more changes soon to make the experience of programmers even better. ack in April […]
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50% Of The World Wants To Quit Piracy But Most Of Russia Thinks “It’s Not Illegal”
Short Bytes: According to a global piracy survey report published by Irdeto, almost 52% of the people involved in the survey admitted they watch pirated content. However, 48% also said they would stop piracy if it harms the production studios. Surprisingly, most of the people in Russia consider the creation, distribution, and streaming of pirated […]
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15-03-17, 21:30
Short Bytes: Eye is a new case for Apple iPhone which includes an Android unit on the backside. The case comes with 5-inch FHD display, MediaTek Helio P20 octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth, IR blaster, 280 mAh battery. The iPhone case is currently available on Kickstarter with an estimated delivery around August 2017. […]
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These Robots And Their Makers Are Being Sued For “Killing” A Technician
Short Bytes:_William Holbrook, the_husband of a technician_Wanda Holbrook, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of robots installed at Ventra_Ionia Main, an automobile parts maker in Michigan. In a tragic incident, in 2015, Wanda Holbrook was crushed by a robot on an assembly line. The suit demands that the companies must be held liable for […]
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Hackers Use $5 Speakers To Control Smartphone And Fitbit Using Sound Waves
Short Bytes: According to a new research by a team at the University of Michigan, the MEMS accelerometers found on a variety of devices can be fooled to record fictitious data using precisely tuned acoustic waves. This can be done using any low-cost speaker and used to control a smartphone or any other device connected […]
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How To Send And Request Money Using Your Gmail App For Android
Short Bytes: Google has integrated Google Wallet into its Gmail app for Android smartphones. As a result, the users can easily send or request money. A user simply needs to compose a mail and press the paper clip button to access the money transfer options. The sent money goes in the_recipient’s Google Wallet and it […]
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Say Goodbye To Windows Vista And Ubuntu 12.04, Support Ends In April 2017
Short Bytes: It’s time for Microsoft’s Windows Vista and Canonical’s Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to say goodbye to us, as their makers have prepared for their exit. As per the scheduled plans, Windows Vista will stop receiving extended support from Aprill 11 and Ubuntu 12.04 will reach its end of life on April 28. ccording to […]
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Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE 2 Betsy) Gets Updated ISO Images, Download Now
Short Bytes: LMDE 2 Betsy is a less popular version of Linux Mint that’s based on Debian. Usually recommended for experienced users, LMDE 2 gets all the new features before regular Mint users. Now, the Mint team has updated the LMDE 2 Betsy ISO images with all the updates released over the course of past […]
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WWW Inventor Tells 3 Biggest Threats For The Web, Says We Must Make Changes
Short Bytes: According to the inventor of the web, spreading of fake news, decreasing control over personal data, and the rising political advertising are three things needing attention at the moment. No matter the solutions to these things are complex but can be achieved_by working together with companies handling such data. ir Tim Berners-Lee submitted […]
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Happy Pi Day 2017 — Know About The Infinite Life Of Pi And Celebrate The Geek In You
Short Bytes: Today is March 14, 2017. Each year March 14 is celebrated as Pi Day because the digits 3/14 make the first three digits of the irrational number Pi. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Its value is not just an approximation, but this value is_incommensurable i.e. irrational. i […]
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Google’s Secret OS “Fuchsia” Gets A New Logo — Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Fuchsia
Short Bytes: Google is working on an open source operating system named Fuchsia. Recently, this Magenta kernel-based OS got its new logo. One of the developers also sent the_first tweet from a Fuchsia device (emulator). There are indications that Google will target IoT, mobile and PC demographics with_Fuchsia OS. ast year in August, we told […]
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How To Stop Anyone From Controlling Your Chromecast Device?
Short Bytes: The updated Google Home app for Android devices comes with improvements for the notification area. The cast notifications are now present on all the Android devices connected to the same network. This article covers a method to disable it. hromecast by Google is a handy little device to push content directly from your […]
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18-03-17, 11:32
Short Bytes: A game developer Katie Goode has created a useful hack to prevent herself_sit on her cat while wearing_a VR headset. She used the tracker she got from HTC and stitched it to a cat jacket. The tracker allows Goode to know about the cat’s presence in the room. odern VR headsets can surely […]
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21-03-17, 11:40
Short Bytes: It is possible to gain access to any logged-in user account on any version of the Windows OS. The attack has been demonstrated by an Israel-based researcher. It is possible to hijack an active session after privilege escalation on a Windows machine. And the process takes less than one minute. However, it’s unclear […]
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Now People Can Use 4G LTE On Feature Phones, Thanks To Qualcomm 205
Short Bytes: At a launch event in New Delhi, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the new 205 mobile platform for entry-level feature phones. It’ll bring various features including 4G LTE connectivity, VoLTE, Linux-based OS, etc. Devices running 205 SoC will arrive by the second quarter of this year. e saw HMD Global blowing the dust […]
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Microsoft: We’ll Block Windows 7/8.1 Updates On Your Intel Kaby Lake And AMD Ryzen PC
Short Bytes:_It looks like Microsoft is all set to block Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 updates on newer CPUs from Intel and AMD. A new page on Microsoft’s support site says that users should expect an error while performing updates on the older Windows_while using latest CPUs. There aren’t any reports of such blocking at […]
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This New And Super Flexible Touch Screen Will Make Your Devices Bend And Stretch
Short Bytes: The researchers at the University of Columbia, Canada have created a new kind of touch sensor that can be used to create flexible displays and sensitive robot skins. The highly cost-effective transparent sensor is made by sandwiching a highly conductive gel between layers of silicon and can be easily stretched and folded. amsung […]
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12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2017 Edition
Short Bytes: Wondering which is the best operating system for ethical hacking and pen testing purposes? Trying to solve this problem, Fossbytes has prepared a_list of the most efficient Linux distros for hacking purposes that you need to check out in 2017. This list includes Linux distros like Kali Linux, Parrot Security OS, BlackArch, etc._ […]
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First 375GB Optane SSD Released By Intel That Can Also Be Used As RAM
Short Bytes: Silicon Valley chip giant Intel has announced its 3D Xpoint Memory-based_Optane SSD DC P4800X. It’s a_375GB_SSD that designed for data center applications. This revolutionary product_can also be used as RAM. Intel has announced the initial availability of_375GB Optane SSD with a price tag of_$1,520. ack in July 2015, Intel and Micron announced their […]
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How To Disable The Irritating OneDrive Ads In Windows 10 File Explorer?
Short Bytes: Some users have started to see intrusive OneDrive advertisements in Windows 10’s File Explorer offering 1TB OneDrive storage along with the Office 365 products. It’s not surprising given Microsoft’s history of shamelessly promoting products in the past. The annoying advertisement can be disabled using the File Explorer options in the Windows 10. icrosoft […]
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Fappening 2.0: Private Pictures/Videos Of More Celebrities Leaked Online | Here’s How To Stay Safe
Short Bytes: The list of targeted celebrities in the “Fappening 2.0” naked pictures and videos leaks is growing. The recent additions to this list are celebrities like_WWE star Paige, actress Dylan Penn, and Arrow star Katie Cassidy. Just like the initial leaks, this dump surfaced on 4chan and soon spread to Reddit. As dangers like […]
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Virtual and Augmented Reality: Transforming The Way We Look At The Internet and Data Security
Short Bytes:_Virtual and Augmented Reality have redefined every aspect of our modern world ranging from gaming, music, and pop culture, to business, human interaction, and development. However, ‘with great power comes great responsibility’. When it comes to a technology slowly becoming a part of some of our most sensitive aspects in our lives (finances, identity, […]
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