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Turn Off These Visual Effects to Make Windows Run Smoother

Reading Time: 3 minutesWindows 11 and 10 have multiple animations and visual effects for better presentability. However, if you find the effects choppy and imperfect, you can disable them to make Windows run smoother. Disabling Animation Effects The Settings app is the easiest way to manage the animation effects on your Windows 11 PC. Turning off this feature removes all the icons, elements, action center, and window-related animation. This eliminates delays in launching and opening windows, making your Read more…

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Think You Could Never Fall Victim to Cybercrime? Think Again

Reading Time: 3 minutesAnyone can fall victim to scammers. Cybercriminals don’t just focus on big corporations or easy targets. You could be hit by malware. So could your partner, your parents, your siblings, your friends—anyone. But not enough people believe this. That means we’re all even more susceptible to cyberattacks. Why Most People Think They’re Safe From Scammers According to the 2024 Consumer Cybersecurity Assessment Report, published by cybersecurity firm, Bitdefender, over 75 percent of people don’t believe Read more…

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Human or AI?

Here’s How I Check Whether I’m Chatting With a Real Person or AI

Reading Time: 3 minutesCan’t tell if the person you’re chatting with is real or an AI bot? Until recent times, this wasn’t a significant concern, but with how quickly AI technology has advanced and affected practically every aspect of our lives, it’s all the more important that you’re able to distinguish between human and AI conversations. 1 The Conversation Style Is Overly Formal Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock If you’ve ever read AI-generated content, you know how differently it reads from Read more…

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How Does CPU Cache Work

How Does CPU Cache Work and What Are L1, L2, and L3?

Reading Time: 5 minutesComputer processors have advanced quite a bit over the last few years, with the size of transistors getting smaller every year, and advancements hitting a point where Moore’s Law is quickly becoming redundant. When it comes to processors, it’s not just the transistors and frequencies that count, but the cache as well. You might have heard about cache memory when CPUs (Central Processing Units) are being discussed. However, we don’t pay too much attention to Read more…

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If You Fall for a Phishing Email, Here’s What Happens Next

If You Fall for a Phishing Email, Here’s What Happens Next

Reading Time: 3 minutesMost people receive a lot of spam emails, calls, and other messages daily. These usually represent some phishing attempt and try as you might, you’ll likely accidentally put yourself in a sketchy position eventually—it’s not your fault; it happens to everyone. If you get phished, it’s important not to worry too much. While it’s annoying, you can mitigate the damage if you realize the mistake fast enough. What Do I Do if I Download Malware? Read more…

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You're Not Imagining It: Phishing Attacks Are Rampant

You’re Not Imagining It: Phishing Attacks Are Rampant

Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes it feel like your email is always besieged by phishing scams? You’re not imagining it; phishing emails witnessed a substantial spike in the first half of 2024, a trend projected to be duplicated in the second half of the year. Phishing Emails Are Laying Siege to Your Inbox A report from security research firm Egress found a massive 28 percent increase in phishing emails between April 1st and June 30th, 2024, compared to January Read more…

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How to extend the life of your hard drive

Reading Time: 3 minutesHard drives can work for many years under ideal conditions. However, various factors such as manufacturing quality, careful handling, protection from high temperatures, moisture, and power peaks can influence their service life. We’ll show you the proper steps to take to maximize the life of your hard drive. Fall damage and static electricity A fall, for example, can severely damage the hard drive. The impact can cause the read/write head to hit the rotating platters Read more…

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Desktop vs. Laptop Computers for Office Use

Laptop vs. Desktop: Pros, Cons, and Which Should You Get?

Reading Time: 4 minutesWorldwide sales of laptops have eclipsed desktops for more than a decade. In 2018, desktop sales totaled 94 million units compared to 162 million laptops. That gap is expected to grow to 80 million versus 171 million by 2023. But just because sales are declining, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy a desktop. There are times where it might be the ideal solution. If you’re trying to decide which you should get, keep reading. Read more…

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Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most

Reading Time: 4 minutesIs your PC running slow? Maybe you’ve tried optimization software and investigated all the common solutions, but nothing seems to be working. In that case, it’s time to upgrade some of your hardware. But which components, exactly? Where should you start? Which upgrades will give you the best bang for your buck, and which are a waste of time? Although you should always tailor your upgrades to suit a particular need, here are the best Read more…

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How can you Manage IT Outsourcing

Reading Time: 2 minutesInformation technology outsourcing or IT outsourcing is defined as, “the practice of seeking resources–or subcontracting–outside of an organizational structure for all or part of an IT (Information Technology) function,” according to Webopedia. Many small businesses find it more economical and sound to outsource IT needs, reducing wage and operation costs. But small businesses need to keep outsourcing services apprised of standard operations and evolving goals. Step 1 Set well-defined, attainable goals. The Request for Proposal Read more…

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