With us in 2017, which Linux distributions can make a difference? Windows 10 brought back the confidence of Microsoft products and certainly regain some users who had since switched to GNU / Linux. Linux Mint, Debian, and Ubuntu continue to be the most popular distributions for Desktop, but other distributions may make a difference already in 2017. Antergos – An elegant, powerful and simple to use Arch Linux Antergos is a Linux distribution, which is based on Arch Linux....

y mention it? Because I’m impressed at how well Traps n’ Gemstones ($5) distills that kind of experience into something simpler more straightforward—without losing the hook. It’s similarly a side-scrolling adventure spanning a large tangled map, with plenty of exploration backtracking needed to push ahead. And just like many of the classics it emulates, it does a great job of pulling you deeper into the quest despite minimal narrative....

HTC has made available for pre-order the unlocked version of the HTC 10. The unlocked version of the variant supports both AT&T’s and T-Mobile’s LTE network. And since AT&T won’t be carrying the 10 officially, consumers interested in the 10 have no other option than buying the unlocked variant of the handset directly through HTC. Making this deal better is a $100 discount coupon that reduces the price of the phone to $599....

Victor Gevers, the Co-founder of the GDI Foundation, was the first expert that noticed the attacks and warned of poor security for MongoDB deployments in the wild. In a first time, the security researcher discovered 196 instances of MongoDB that were wiped by cyber criminals that were held for ransom. The expert also noticed that a hacker who goes by online moniker Harak1r1 was behind the ransom attacks. The cyber-criminal was demanding 0....

Customary with the second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft released a batch of fixes to address vulnerabilities. August’s Patch Tuesday fixes a total of 51 vulnerabilities. Seven have been deemed critical in severity, while one zero-day exploit has been patched. Here is how Microsoft finally got rid of the PrintNightmare problem. Here’s the backstory Security researchers in July first discovered the Print Spooler vulnerability. Publishing their proof-of-concept onto the web, researchers quickly realized that Microsoft wasn’t aware of the problem....

Warning! Facebook Sells Users’ Data The current year of 2019 was one of the worst ever for the social network giant Facebook, as the social network giant Facebook was involved in the Cambridge Analytica scandal for not safeguarding safe navigation to users of its own platform. After having been under fire, and even the CEO and the founder of the social network giant Facebook, of course, I am talking about none other than the Mark Zuckerberg who was summoned to a hearing in the US Congress, now once again the company, of course, I am talking about the social network giant Facebook generated hot byte of news simply for having arranged to sell the data of its own users to third parties....

I’m sure many people feel the same way, which is why hotels and vacation rentals are going to be packed over the next couple months. Unfortunately, there’s been numerous reports recently of creepers spying on travelers. You’re going to want to share this article with family and friends so they know what to watch out for. How creepers could be spying on you What we’re talking about are hidden cameras planted in hotel rooms and vacation rentals without your knowledge....

The author of the discovery is an Argentine researcher Manuel Caballero, who has just warned about this exploit in the security of passwords stored in Microsoft Edge. Simply the browser makes available to certain webs all the information that keeps and that is in private theory. To demonstrate how the vulnerability of this Windows 10 program works, Caballero has created an explanatory video. In this video, it is observed in a very didactic way how easy it is to hack passwords on Edge....

This attack was like throwing a boulder in an ocean: Water rippled outwards, causing waves in countless sectors. Shortly after this, ransomware attacked JBS USA, causing meat prices to go up. Next, the FBI and the Department of Justice tracked down Colonial Pipeline’s Bitcoin payment to the cybercriminals on June 7. Crypto investors scrambled in the aftermath, worried about how this would impact future investments. If a ransomware attack can cause chaos in enormous, powerful industries, imagine the damage one could do to you....

If you’re looking to get into gardening but need a smarter way to do it, this indoor hydroponic gardening unit from Aike Home is a great place to start at a great and discounted price. The top of the unit also comes equipped with an air circulation system, which can simulate the breeze in nature and make plants grow more effectively. And, since this unit is relatively compact at 13....

The pandemic has transformed our lives, including our appetite for internet bandwidth. So, how much bandwidth do we need? According to John Horrigan, a senior fellow at the Technology Policy Institute, and former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) research director, it’s not a hard number. After all, “not all online activities require the same speeds: For a group video call, 2.5 Mbps speeds suffice, while streaming videos may require 25 Mbps for high-definition quality....

While the average kid typically gets their first phone between the ages of 12 to 14 (according to Pew Research Center*), ultimately it’s up to the parent to decide when their child is ready. Read on for tips on why kids should get a phone, the best phones for them and how to encourage saving for one. Why kids should have phones There are many good reasons to consider getting your child a cell phone:...

But the corporate sector is just one facet upon which the cyber-attacker has their eye on. The other data gold mine that is in their crosshairs is the United States Federal Government. Obviously, given its gargantuan nature, it possesses a lot of information and data; thus, it must be made secure. Anything hijacked in this regard could prove to be a grave threat to national security. The federal government has many internal legislations and mandates to protect their datasets....

“Whether it is about providing insights to our travelers, driving better personalized experiences for both our traveler needs as well as partner needs, everything – from our search, sort, our abilities to drive fraud and risk protection – is powered by AI and ML across the board,” says Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy. It turns out an AI-driven algorithm knows more about your travel preferences than a human ever could....

Movado is a brand that’s popular across the globe for the company’s eye-catching watches. And now the company is hoping to bring that design taste over to the Android Wear market. The company has just announced a new partnership with Google, which will see Movado launch five new smartwatches under the Connect branding this year. The new smartwatches will be unveiled at this year’s Baselworld, which takes place at the end of the month....

If you’ve ever worked in an office, you likely have at least a baseline understanding of Excel. But you’ve also likely only scratched the surface of what this multifaceted program can do. To unlock its true potential, you’ll need to have the right training. This bundle comes with an Excel training course that will transform you from an Excel novice into a full-fledged pro. Through 85 lectures and five hours of content led by Excel expert Chris Dutton, you’ll learn how to explore and analyze massive sets of intricate data....

This Software Can Predict How And When You Will Die It is truly frightening to know how and when we leave this world and leave behind everything that binds us to what we call life. Technology may change in this ignorance, at least that’s what some Australian researchers think. According to these same researchers, the software they developed, a system based on artificial intelligence, can predict whether or not a person will die with 69% accuracy by simply analyzing the images of a person’s organs....

An Android tablet with Super AMOLED screen produced by the South Korean giant Samsung, 6-core processor and 4 GB of RAM are just a few of Alldocube X’s features, but there’s more. The Alldocube X is a super thin tablet, only 6.9 mm thick, equipped with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels (2K). This Super AMOLED screen is developed by Samsung, already with proofs more than its quality, with a range of colors and contrast of excellence....

This smartwatch includes most of the features you’d expect from a more expensive model. It offers eight sports activity tracking modes — including walking, jogging, cycling, and more — and has voice activation to let you answer calls via the integrated speaker and microphone. You can even make commands to call someone, too. Likewise, you can send and receive text messages on the intuitive interface. In addition to tracking activity and keeping you connected, the ONTAP also boasts many health and wellness features....

GSam Battery Monitor allows you to set up custom device power profiles and view historical averages over time. You can set up alarms so that the app warns you when your battery is overheating, for instance. Or when it’s below a certain percentage. And it comes packed with a few handy widgets. And a Notification panel indicator that lets you know precisely how much juice you’ve left. You can download the GSam Battery Monitor root companion app if your device is rooted....