But it isn’t always internal hardware that is to blame. Phones are jam-packed with applications that run in the background, sapping battery life without your knowledge. There are a few things that you can do about it, but there is one category of apps that is a significant culprit. Keep reading to find out which apps are most likely draining your phone’s battery and how to delete them properly....
The tattoo may change color if the person is dehydrated or if the blood sugar increases. The inks used on tattoos are biosensitive and the technology seeks to fuse the art of tattooing with medical monitoring devices. Dermal Abyss Tattoos Researchers say the problem with today’s “wearable” monitoring devices for medical use is that they do not integrate well with the body. These devices also have a reduced lifespan and need wireless connectivity....
Recently, the Chinese manufacturer Sugar has created a new smartphone dubbed as Sugar S11 Blockchain Creation that can mine the Ethereum fork known as Ethereum Fog. Ethereum Fog, released on January 1 uses Fog technology to create decentralized computer systems by using the same consensus algorithm as Ethereum. Well, Sugar S11 Blockchain Edition is an Android smartphone that was specially developed to be a hardware wallet but it can also mine Ehereum Fog....
Samsung’s smart watch, the Galaxy Gear, is a great product (read my review) that’s unfortunately priced too high and only works with other Samsung devices. Actually, scratch that, the second point has just been made moot thanks to the work done by people who live in the XDA forums. If you have the patience to follow this nine step installation process detailed on Smartwatch Fans, then you can make a Galaxy Gear work with a Nexus 5....
Everyone is vulnerable and can be caught off guard. It’s what we do next that really counts. Do you believe the caller claiming to be an IRS employee, use your credit card on a sketchy site, or download files from a sender you don’t recognize? If you do, the consequences can be dire. Tap or click for the heartbreaking story of a retired fire chief and Vietnam vet who was conned out of more than $100,000....
The nitty-gritty specs often cloud the point, making it difficult to determine which one is right for your specific requirements. We’ve cut out all the headaches. Our guide covers the best iPads for professional use, digital artistry, mobile gaming, and general media use — think YouTube and Netflix streaming. Best for general use and media – iPad 2021 (9th Gen) The price point and balanced features speak volumes for this iPad....
Program updates and operating system patches fix flaws in the software and apps, but driver updates are something different. As the name implies, it’s particular files that tell the internal components of your device how to behave. Read on to see why you must update your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers immediately. Here’s the backstory Almost all pieces in your desktop computer or laptop require drivers to run smoothly. Your motherboard, graphics card, Wi-Fi receiver, and even keyboards need these files....
Fancy decorations can add up in cost, so you usually have to open your wallet if you want to paint the house orange to prepare. But, what if you could set the Halloween mood without breaking the bank? Thanks to smart assistants, from scary stories to spooky music and lighting techniques, you don’t need to spend big to kill it this Halloween. Here’s how to set a spooky Halloween mood using only your smart speakers....
Samsung’s 2013 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, launched in Japan today. Earlier this week I covered a rumor saying the Japanese operator would be getting a new “Blue Arctic” color variant. Well, it’s official, and below is a video demoing this new hue compared to the black model that we’re already familiar with. Now before you ask, no, I have no clue whether or not other countries will be getting this model....
In Summary Gmail is one of the most popular Google services out there for over a decade now. However, a lot of users want to delete their Gmail account due to spam emails or for shifting to a new email service. We are going to have a detailed look at how you can delete Gmail account with ease. However, once the Gmail account is deleted, you will lose access to all emails and attachments in that account....
In the previous article, we discussed how the sudden increase in the use of web services makes it an important attack vector. Also, we covered different components of web services, different elements of WSDL, their uses, where to start, and how to perform penetration testing. In this article we will be focusing more on automated tools available for web service penetration testing. Tools Tools play a very important role in any type of penetration test....
Security awareness training in healthcare holds significance from many perspectives. Not only is it important to comply with healthcare regulations, it also plays a role in driving a team approach to healthcare security to include workplace ethics, risky behavior and potential beneficial outcomes that result from being security-aware. Healthcare Security in 2016 According to a study conducted by TrapX Labs of TrapX Security, the healthcare industry was hit by about 93 major cyber attacks in 2016, which is about 36 more attacks than in 2015....
Nowadays, most high and medium ranges devices incorporate NFC. As NFC has now become one of the essential elements in the smartphone world, and not only that, even there are reviewers who also reduce the score of a device if it does not offer this technology. What Is NFC And How To Use It On Your Android? With Android Pay or Samsung Pay services, NFC technologies have become very common....
What is Quiet Hours Feature in Windows 10 & How To Configure It The method is quite simple and easy and you just need to follow the simple steps that we have mentioned below. Steps To Configure Quiet Hours in Windows 10: Click on the Notifications Icon on the bottom right corner on the taskbar of your Windows 10 screen. This will open up the Action center on the screen and if you have collapsed the Actions just expand these by clicking on the “Expand” link....
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form college students fill out to determine their eligibility for financial aid. Every postsecondary school in the U.S. requires students seeking financial aid to complete the FAFSA. Doing so can make you eligible to receive scholarships, subsidized loans, grants, and other financial aid. It’s even a requirement for some merit-based scholarships. In other words, it’s worth your time. Completing the FAFSA requires buckling down and gathering financial and citizenship information....
Cardboard (Free) Cardboard Camera (Free) The Bohemian Rhapsody Experience (Free) Jaunt VR (Free) Within VR Within VR (Free) Proton Pulse Plus Proton Pulse Plus ($2.99) Star Wars Star Wars (Free) YouTube VR YouTube VR (Free) New York VR New York VR (Free) It’s easy to see why it makes for an engaging VR experience; it is effortlessly entertaining. You don’t have to tap anything or use a controller. It’s about subtly shifting your gaze as you fall, which you’ll do to avoid smashing into buildings or racking up a chain of score boosts....
The man charged by the Justice Department is Ardit Ferizi, a citizen of Kosovo, who was detained in Malaysia on a U.S. provisional arrest warrant. Ferizi comes from the Kosovo city of Gjakova, which has a large Albanian Catholic and spiritual Sufi population, in addition to its conventional Sunni Muslim. According to the Reuters and other sources online, 100-200 Kosovars have joined ISIS, with 40 killed so far. The case is considered a milestone in the fight against the terrorism online, in particular, the authorities are condemning the hacking practice conducted in support of terrorism operations, practically is it the first time that a man has charged with cyber terrorism....
The newest project is Orfox, is based on the same code base as Mozilla’s Firefox. Because it shares code with a desktop browser, it should be a more capable browser than a previous effort that uses bView, which is typically designed for a one-time view of a webpage inside a mobile app. If you want to try it out, head to The Guardian oject’s site follow the instructions (there are several steps)....
Cisco’s Talos security analysts say Lazarus hackers are exploiting flaws in Log4J – an open-source application logging component – in unpatched internet-facing VMware Horizon servers to gain initial access at energy providers in the US, Canada, and Japan. The North Korea-backed attackers deploy custom malware for long-term espionage. Lazarus, also tracked as Hidden Cobra and APT38, is known for stealing hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency from crypto firms. The US Treasury sanctioned Lazarus in 2019 for crypto and banking system heists that it said helped raise revenues to fund North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs....
The good news is companies are trying to lend a hand by offering free stuff like movies, fitness tools and educational materials. Tap or click here for a huge list of free items and how to get them. Another way to stay busy? Download some new apps for your smartphone or tablet. But be careful where you get them! One popular app store just suffered a massive data breach, and your personal information could be exposed....
