Heather Hall

Key Points Dell was created in Texas by University of Texas student Michael Dell in 1984. It now employs over 102,000 employees worldwide. Tesla is the largest tech company in Texas in terms of market capitalization, at $678.4 billion. Texas Instruments Incorporated, or TI, is a publicly traded global semiconductor company based in Dallas, Texas. […]

Most modern graphics cards include a Digital Video Interface (DVI) connector, which allows you to connect a digital flat panel LCD or projector to the card. When you need to connect your computer to any monitor, you have two options: DVI-I or DVI-D. Both cables offer high-quality video connections. Still, each has its own unique […]

Ray tracing and path tracing are two technologies used in video gaming and filmmaking to create realistic scenes. They share some similarities, such as the formula they use to mimic light behavior and the fact that their GPUs use similar units to speed up the process. However, they also have several key differences. Most people […]

Key Points When choosing the best earbuds, there are several factors to consider, including comfort, sound quality, price, and style, among others. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Earbuds were voted the best overall earbuds compatible with Android. If budget is a concern, Jabra Elite 7 Pro may be for you. In recent years, […]

The tech juggernaut Amazon initially entered the fully wireless earbud market with the Amazon Echo Buds. Recently, they have introduced the 2nd generation of in-ear headphones. With the Echo Bud 2 (2nd generation), there are some improvements made, like swapping noise reduction for noise cancellation. You can’t ignore that Echo Buds are the originals, and […]

Do you know the difference between a blade server and a rack server? If not, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Many people are unsure of the differences between these two types of servers because of the many servers on the market. To better understand blade servers and rack servers, let’s take a closer look at each […]

There are many different database options available to businesses today. Two of the most popular are Amazon Aurora and RDS. But which one is better for your business? Aurora and RDS are both managed Amazon Web Services (AWS), so you must pay Amazon to manage and oversee your database. They also allow you to create databases […]

Hosting and servers may seem interchangeable. But while they are related, they have very different functions. While a server is a type of computer or software that shares important data and various applications, hosting is the act of providing access to a server. When you host a website, you’re renting space on a server to […]

Key Points Apple AirPods Pro 2 was released on September 9th, 2022 online. They were available for in-store purchase on September 23rd, 2022. They are similar to the original but have better features and superior noise-canceling technology. They cost $249 from the Apple Store. Given the massive success of the Apple AirPods Pro, experts speculate […]

Key Points: A direction action virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to an executable file like COM. or EXE. files. Symptoms include pop-ups, missing files, corrupted files, and redirected web searches. The goal of a direct-action virus is to steal personal data, disrupt network activity, and delete files. With approximately 560,000 new […]

Key Points The ILOVEYOU Virus is also called Love Letter for You or Love Bug. This virus had a high infection rate because of its ability to spread itself by copying entries from users’ email address books. To avoid getting this virus, avoid clicking attachments or downloads that arrive in your email inbox. The ILOVEYOU […]

Key Points Arrow Electronics, Inc. is the largest tech company in Colorado by revenue, at 36.1 billion dollars. The largest tech company in Colorado by employee count is TTEC Holdings, Inc., with 62,000 employees. The largest publicly traded tech company in Colorado is Arrow Electronics Inc. With thriving urban cities and breathtaking scenery, Colorado is […]

Key Points A macro virus is a type of malware. They pose a safety threat because they add their code to existing computer programs, files, spreadsheets, and documents. To avoid getting a computer virus, never open attachments from people you don’t know, and enable safe browsing features on your preferred browser. Do not click on […]

Key Points The HTC Vive Pro 2 is HTC’s latest addition to the Virtual Reality (VR) industry. It sports the highest resolution per eye with quality dual LCD panels that combine to equal 5K resolutions. This VR headset is meant to be a powerful gaming PC peripheral and requires a computer with a powerful GPU […]

Key Points C++ is a general-purpose, compiled, and case-sensitive programming language. In order to write programs in C++, you need to be familiar with its syntax. Anyone interested in learning to code in C++ can consult reference works like Stephen Prata’s C++ Primer Plus. C++ was originally unveiled to the world in 1985 as the […]

Key Points iRobot is a company that designs, develops, and produces automated robots for various purposes as commercial and household products. Three roboticists (Colin Angle, Helen Greiner, and Rodney Brooks) from MIT created iRobot in 1990. Some notable inventions from iRobot include the military pack bot, the sea glider used for underwater research, and the […]

Key Points POAP stands for Proof of Attendance Protocol and is pronounced Poh-App. POAP is an Ethereum-based smart contract protocol used to manage tradable event tokens, reward distribution, and event attendance. It was designed in 2017. POAPs can be used as a digital badge replacement for nearly every paper tracking system used at the workplace, […]

Key Points Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, are internet-driven business organizations that use smart contracts, blockchain technology, and crypto to automate business administration. Most DAOs in existence currently are used for software development and further blockchain development. The team at Slock.It managed to bring the first DAO to life in May 2016. What is DAO: […]

Key Points Web 2.0 is the name given to the current web that we use today. It was an evolution of the internet from a static, one-way communication channel to a dynamic and interactive platform that now allows users to engage with content in various ways. With the expansion of Web 2.0, websites have become […]

Key Points Chip manufacturers make microcircuits or microchips. These chips are the brains inside cell phones, computers, cars, appliances, and medical devices. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the largest chip manufacturer, providing 54 percent of the world’s chips. Silicon chips are the brains behind nearly every type of modern computing device we now rely […]

Key Points Web 3.0 has not been realized yet. It is a future idea of the internet that promises decentralization, open-source, and user-controlled online experiences. It is expected to revolutionize the way we interact with the Web, as it will allow for greater security, privacy, and data ownership. The term “Web 3.0” has been used […]

Key Points Both Tesla and Rivian are leading producers of electric vehicles. Rivian became the first automaker to start production of an EV pickup truck. Tesla is named after Nikola Tesla, the 19th-century electricity pioneer. Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian in July 2020, alleging Rivian stole trade secrets and actively recruited former Tesla employees. […]

Key Points Nikola Tesla was the inspiration for the popular automaker. The Chinese name for NIO is Weilai, which means Blue Sky Coming. Tesla had five founders. The company was originally founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning and was later improved through the support of Ian Wright, JB Straubel, and Elon Musk, who are […]

Key Points Ustream is a video and audio streaming service that launched in 2007. IBM purchased Ustream in 2016. Ustream makes money through a three-tiered subscription system. The History of Ustream: What to Know In 2007, Ustream was launched as a video and audio streaming service. It was originally designed for deployed soldiers who were […]