History-Computer

Historically, the world of IT and computer science has been — and remains — male-dominated. While an exact source of the gender gap remains a mystery, theories abound. For example, common misconceptions about the field, such as the suggestion that it’s career-limiting or promotes an antisocial lifestyle, tend to deter women who might otherwise be […]

The Morris Worm is often regarded as the virus that started it all. The first computer worm with widespread real-world impact was far more damaging and easily spread than intended. Consequently, it gained significant media attention and goes down in history as the “Great Worm” given its devastating effects. The worm is named after Robert […]

The Samsung S22 lineup has proven to be worthy of its flagship status. With improvements to just about every aspect from camera to design, the S22 offers android users more options than ever before. Even so, choosing the right device can be a tricky prospect and the costly price point of the higher-end devices can […]

For a long time, Samsung has been seen as the industry standard Android smartphone. When Google entered the fray with their Pixel series, they started to challenge that idea (almost with the camera alone.) The features and capabilities of the Pixel camera have been kicking Samsung’s butt for years. They have long promised that the […]

If you’re in the market for a new graphics card, there are a ton of options out there to choose from. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, finding the right GPU for your individual setup can be a bit overwhelming. Currently, the best graphics cards out there come from the Nvidia RTX 30 […]

In the early days of space travel, back in the early 1960s, there was one name synonymous with all American voyages into the great beyond. That name was NASA. Sixty years later, things have definitely changed quite significantly. Today, NASA has taken somewhat of a backseat to private American companies like Blue Origin, ULA, and […]

When mankind began its mission to the moon, all of the world’s top science and math minds knew one thing: The bigger the rocket, the better. Of course, this kind of feat takes serious time, money, research, trial, error, and triple-checking to make it a reality. All of this innovation, all of this scientific method […]

More than 60 years after the first satellite was launched into orbit and the Space Race officially began, space travel remains one of, if not the most, impressive things mankind has ever accomplished. All these years later, it’s still hard to even fathom the fact that humanity was able to create a massive piece of […]

Costco is a membership warehouse club and global retailer where you can purchase everything from weekly groceries to the latest tech products. While you need to have a membership to shop at a store or through the online catalog, it’s known for offering discount prices, deals, and an excellent return policy on name-brand products. Explore […]

In 2011, a few Stanford University students came up with an idea that would become one of the most popular social media apps. Explore the history of this popular social media sensation today, from its founding years through the IPO stage and its current usage.  The History of Snapchat: What To Know In 2011, Bobby […]

The Founding of eToro: How it Happened eToro is an innovative company that set out to revolutionize not just stock trading, but crypto trading as well. The eToro platform is truly massive, with 25 million users and growing. With a lineup of innovative services and products, eToro stands out among peers in the stock and […]

The History of Kraken: What to Know Cryptocurrency has seen rocky days, but it also seems like it’s here to stay. Since the first Bitcoin block was mined in 2009, people have been looking to trade their digital currencies through various exchanges. Kraken, founded in 2011, is one of the earliest and largest exchanges around. […]

The thought may have crossed your mind to use a smart TV as a computer display since their prices continue to decrease while their quality rises. However, depending on how you want to utilize the device, you may be missing out on the finest viewing experience imaginable. So, what differences exist between computer monitors and televisions? Although […]

Last year, Apple introduced us to its long-awaited AirTag. This product became a direct competitor to the longstanding Bluetooth tracker maker Tile. It might seem like these two products are very similar but in truth, there are quite a few things that set these two apart. Let’s dig in and see which Bluetooth tracker is […]

Five Facts About Oculus/Meta Quest 2 Only the best games in comfort are featured on the Oculus Store Meta Quest 2 can be used standalone or as a PCVR headset Meta Quest 2 comes in two storage sizes; 128GB and 256GB Quest 2 beats out all existing headsets by direct comparison in 2022 by functionality, […]

The multipartite virus is any computer user’s worst nightmare. The effect and damage caused by this virus can be devastating and traumatic. Once you turn on your computer, the mysterious software takes charge of your PC making it impossible to control. Your screen goes blank, and you get constant notifications of low memory. Sometimes, shutting […]

The File Infector Virus is the most common computer virus, maliciously designed to infect executable files in a computer system. The virus can duplicate itself and spread to other files on the computer. The file infector virus is not to be messed with as it does not only infect computer files, it can damage them […]

Five Facts about VPNs VPNs date back to 1996 with Microsoft’s point-to-point tunneling protocol. 31% of internet users worldwide have installed VPNs to safeguard their activities online. VPNs mask your IP address and encrypt your data for two strong layers of safety. Not all VPN services can or will anonymize your torrenting activity. Many VPN […]

Netflix may be experiencing a period of turmoil right now, raising its price, and losing subscriptions and revenue, but there is one thing that most users will agree on: it still has exceptionally high-quality shows for your enjoyment. Checking out the network now is guaranteed to show you endless hours of joy and fun, even […]

The History of Andreessen Horowitz: What To Know Known colloquially as a16z, Andreessen Horowitz is a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that invests in digital technology companies and internet entrepreneurs with a clear vision for the future. The firm is famous for its giant fund sizes and the almost preposterously high valuations it gives the […]

Early Life Benjamin Abraham Horowitz was born in London, England on June 13, 1966. However, he was raised in Berkeley, California by his mother, Elissa Krauthamer, and his father, David Horowitz. His father was a conservative author and policy advocate. Aside from an unusual place of birth for an American, Horowitz lived a fairly normal […]

Who is Marc Andreessen? Marc Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, investor, software engineer, and billionaire. He started his career at an early age with a project finished before finishing his Bachelor’s in computer science. Today, he is well-known for his venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, and his publications on the a16z website. He can be […]

Similar to the flu and other viral infections, a computer virus is designed to infect hosts, replicate itself, and spread between many hosts. They’re difficult to track to their source and can cause serious, unexpected damage. Explore a complete definition, types of computer viruses, and some of the worst viruses in history. What Is a […]

If you’re looking for a way to exercise but don’t want to deal with going to the gym, you may want to look into an exercise bike. Exercise bikes are a great way to keep in shape and get your heart pumping. They’re convenient, can be used from the comfort of your own home, and […]

Coinbase is the most popular crypto asset exchange company in the United States. The company has been in operation since 2012. It allows users to sell, buy, and store various crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Since its creation, its popularity has continued to soar as the platform has positioned itself as a safe harbor […]

By the middle of the year 2000, more than half of all households in the United States had access to the Internet. While there are some obvious pros and cons to this fact, at the end of the day, it shows just how vital computers were throughout the 2000s. They were in the home, at […]

As the 1980s gave way to the 1990s, it was clear that the industry’s focus was shifting away from bringing the computer into the home. Instead, there was a newfound determination to make the personal computer more portable and more powerful. For much of the previous decade, the home computer wasn’t necessarily capable of the […]

The keyword to the history of computers in the 1980s is “microprocessor.” While these vital little chips had come onto the scene many years earlier, the microprocessor almost took on a new life between 1980 and 1989. The place where all the computer’s most essential functions — like logic, math, and control circuitry — take […]

Instantly recognizable thanks to its faceted, futuristic, almost alien design, the Tesla Cybertruck has seen its release postponed several times since its initial 2019 debut. The six-occupant pickup truck appears designed to blend a luxury EV interior, powerful, sporty performance including a 2.9-second zero to sixty for some trims, and the utility of a standard […]

It was Gordon Moore — co-founder and chairman emeritus of computer giant Intel — who suggested that computers doubled in complexity every two years. If the 1950s saw computers entering the workforce and the 1960s saw computers becoming smaller, more accessible, more affordable, and more capable, then you can probably only imagine the kind of […]

Throughout the 1960s, computers went through a series of major advances in technology, design, speed, price, storage, and more. IBM truly led the way throughout this decade, with its computing hardware accounting for over two-thirds of the early computer market at the time. Frankly, no other competition even came close to the kind of reach […]

70 years ago, computers were a long way off from what they would eventually become today. In the 1950s, computers might as well have been incredibly expensive calculators. However, this isn’t to say that there was no innovation to be found in the decade. Throughout the 1950s, computers were primarily sold from one business to […]

NFTs have been the “hot” thing in crypto for some time now, despite many people not even knowing what they are. Even more, the acronym “non-fungible token” doesn’t clear things up at all. It probably muddies the water even further. Today, we are going to take a look at NFTs and learn all we can […]

Evan Spiegel is the inventor of Snapchat and the founder of Snap Inc. Snap Inc. is a publicly-traded company that is best known for managing Snapchat. However, Snapchat itself is known for its once-revolutionary communication features, including disappearing messages and the ability for individuals to communicate with each other via pictures, text, video messages, and […]

Electric bicycles, more commonly known as e-bikes, have become one of the most successful electric-powered vehicle categories. Not only have they proven to be a popular alternative to traditional cycles but they also highlight future opportunities for electric vehicles and other sustainable transportation systems. Find out everything you need to know about e-bikes, including specs, […]

If your Mac is acting strangely, it may have a virus. It’s understandable if you’re perplexed because many people believe Mac computers are virus-free. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible for your Mac to be infected with a virus. Even though Apple’s Mac OS X operating system is one of the most secure today, […]

Antimatter and regular matter were both banged into existence at the same time during the Big Bang. They’re two sides of the same coin. They represent a common configuration of particles, but with opposing motions or charges. The opposing particles are virtually identical to one another, complete with the same properties, differing only by charge. […]

The web as we know it got its humble start in 1989. A year later the core protocols of the web were created and the first browser and search engine were born. Then one year after that, on August 6th, 1991, the first web page was published. The next two years gave birth to Netscape, […]

It’s no secret that the Levoit Core 400S air purifier ($219) has become a market leader in the United States thanks to a slew of visually appealing and cost-effective variants. According to HEPA, it is one of the best air purifiers. To improve the air quality in your home, you should invest in the best […]

For music streaming, Spotify and Apple Music are the two most popular options. It’s difficult to tell which one is ideal for you since they all have the same monthly amount ($10, or AU$12). A lossless and spatial audio solution is what you need. Many people recommend Apple Music, but if you are interested in […]

BlockFi is one of the leading players in the world of cryptocurrency, particularly around the new concept of banking with digital assets. Within a short time of entering the space, it quickly became one of the largest organizations and continues to grow. BlockFi offers a few products, despite removing its foundational service after the SEC […]

A compact all-electric 4-door passenger car capable of seating five, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 is the latest iteration of a Tesla model that’s held the crown of the global electric car best-seller since its 500,000th sale in March 2020. Designed as an affordable EV sedan with a luxury feel, the Model 3 mixes performance, […]

Early Life Gordon Earle Moore was born on January 3, 1929, in San Francisco, California. He was raised in a nearby town, Pescadero, where his father was elected the county sheriff. He graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City before enrolling at the San Jose State University. Gordon attended San Jose for two years […]

What is a Wiener Process? To most, the idea of studying randomness seems like a contradiction in terms. After all, randomness is chaotic, the very antithesis of the lawlike behavior that something must exhibit to make it amenable to any sort of explanation at all. In a quest to understand randomness, where would one even […]

What is a Burn-In Test? It is a sad but hoary truth that all things wither down and decay, that they are imperfect, fallible, and therefore liable to wear down, break, or malfunction in any of a myriad of ways. Knowing this, many companies subject their products to rigorous testing regimens long before those products […]

Sometimes, scientists need a reason to go fast. Interestingly enough, it’s not just for the fun of it and it’s not just to satisfy some deep-seated need for speed. Particle acceleration is an important part of the scientific process in many different disciplines. In science, a particle accelerator is a machine designed to increase the […]

The massive impact and tight hold that tech companies have had on the 21st century has seemingly known no bounds. This is true of the giants such as Apple and Tesla, the software titans such as Microsoft and Google, and the social media kings such as Facebook and Twitter. However, the true scope and actual […]

What is the Internet? Here’s a Complete Explanation The internet is a revolutionary communication and networking technology that has allowed individuals across the globe to communicate, connect, buy, and sell. It represents a significant milestone in the timeline of technology and continues to be updated. The exact birthdate of the internet is open to debate. […]

The Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of 10,000 NFT avatars that are each a unique style of a cartoon ape. Each Bored Ape has a different combination of background color, eyes, mouth, clothes, hats, moods, features, and accessories. The combinations of these attributes were used to generate 10,000 individual Bored Ape Yacht Club […]

Believe it or not, computers use languages to communicate with us and with one another just like humans do. While it might not look or sound even remotely similar to language as we know it, the concepts remain the same: computer languages allow the technology to send and receive important instructions that in turn make […]