In today's age, digital tracking has become an integral part of using the internet. Companies like Google and Microsoft monitor every search, every key stroke, and every mouse-click you perform to sell to advertisers in the hopes you will buy their products. While it is necessary to have advertisers to financially support a free internet, having tech giants watching your every move can be terrifying. On top of that, advertisers are not the only ones exploiting personal data; hackers, scammers, and ransomware are always looking for opportunities to take advantage of your digital information for their financial gain. …
With over 155 million consoles sold, the Playstation 2 is the most popular console of all time, and for good reason. Many timeless classics and nostalgic games have been played on the PS2 throughout the decades, and with the modern development of digital emulators (like PCSX2) these games can live on forever into the future.
What exactly is an emulator? To put it simply, an emulator is a computer program that mimics a gaming console using your computer’s hardware. The more modern the console, the more difficult it is to emulate due to the heavy burden it puts on hardware…
“Quantum Computers” are the supposed ‘computers of the future’. Capable of out-calculating even the fastest current systems, this bleeding edge tech has promised to bring a new age of computing power to the world; but how much of it is true, and how much is media hype? While quantum computers have already been proven to be faster than conventional computers, science journalists greatly exaggerate the current state of this tech and its application. So what do quantum computers look like today and do they live up to the hype?
Current Progress
Quantum computing uses qubits (vs bits in normal computers) to calculate…
Bitcoin is the worlds leading cryptocurrency, with a value of nearly $60,000 per coin at the time of writing this article. With new coins being mined every single day, and a steadily increasing value, mining Bitcoin must be the secret to becoming a cyrpto millionaire overnight… right? Well, not exactly. The act of mining Bitcoin is something almost anyone can do, but is a lot harder than the average person can reasonably invest in due to its highly competitive scene and the expensive hardware required to get coins. …
The world of Linux is full of community-made applications to make every task you do easier. If you are moving from an OS like Windows 10 to Linux, some “name brand” applications (such as Microsoft Office Suite) will not be available on your Linux OS; however, there are a plethora of alternatives that some might even consider better than the originals. Here are my top Linux applications that I think every new Linux user can benefit from.
5: Chromium Browser
Imagine not having to go through a bank, government, or any 3rd party organization to make a monetary purchase. It would be total chaos… right? How can anyone securely trade on a scale of millions of people with no ‘Big Brother’ verifying every transaction? The answer: blockchain. Blockchain is a technology that was invented in the 1990s, and is the foundation in which all cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin) are based upon to carry out transactions. The potential for blockchain to revolutionize the digital marketplace has only grown since the rise in popularity, and value, of Bitcoin and its crypto competitors…
So many choices… which one is the perfect fit?
One of the first hurdles many new Linux users face is choosing what distribution (distro) they want to use. With so many options, each with their own inherent benefits and tools, it can be a bit daunting for new users to make the “perfect” choice. In truth, it is not as existential as some users may think because Linux gives its users the freedom to change distros whenever they desire; so if you don't like your current distro, you can simply change it and try out another one. …
Technology
Terminals. Every single computer has one, but few know what it is or how to utilize it. Most commonly used by coders, the terminal (sometimes known as the Command Prompt) offers an alternative approach to using computers by eliminating the need for a mouse in order to execute commands. In short, you can have full control over every file and program on your computer using only your keyboard.
Although the black screen and command line code might be intimidating for new users to get used to, the potential for increasing productivity in your day to day use is unmatched. If…
The vast majority of people today choose to run Windows or MacOS on their computers by default. And while 90% of the time these operating systems (OS) fulfill the needs of their users, the Linux operating system is unique in that it can provide some tools and services that Windows and MacOS simply can not deliver.
Although Linux is perfect for seasoned coders and veteran tech enthusiasts, there are many ways casual computer users can find benefits in switching to the Linux OS; be it for increased security, improved hardware speeds, or simply having the freedom to customize how your…
Stephen Pelzel
Computer Engineering student at NOVA Community College. Coder, gamer, & tech enthusiast.
