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Key Points Google+ was a social media platform launched in 2011. It had many standard features of social media platforms, like being able to post photos, post status messages, update statuses, and stream. Google+ ultimately failed due to several critical design flaws that exposed user information through its API. Google+ Currents, the last bastion of […]

5 Facts About Super Mario Brothers Super Mario Brothers is the fifth best-selling video game franchise of all time. The titular character, Mario, first appeared in the Donkey Kong arcade game. The first Super Mario Brothers game was released in 1985. Mario has sold over 300,000,000 copies worldwide when including spin-off sales. Mario popularized the […]

Key Facts According to the Church-Turing thesis, a calculation method may only be considered systematic if it can be performed by a Turing machine. Although no calculation exists as yet which is beyond the capabilities of the Turing machine,  the fact is that we are yet to exhaust every calculation which exists in the universe. […]

Key Points Most pre-built PCs are assembled in a proprietary manufacturing facility and shipped as fully functional units. PC builders purchase parts from retailers like MicroCenter or Newegg then put them together manually. Building a PC is relatively simple if you have some basic knowledge of what to do, although laptops are much harder to […]

Very few games have reached the same level of fame as The Legend of Zelda. It’s so popular that even those without any real knowledge of video games have at least heard of it. With releases as far back as the 1980s, this game is a massive cornerstone of the gaming industry. So, let’s look […]

Comparing HDR and 4K is not a perfect one. Still, it’s worth talking about so people can understand why this comparison doesn’t work well. HDR and 4K are both features of video production that improve image quality, but they don’t work in the same way or on the same metrics. Keep reading to learn everything […]

Windows vs. macOS: 5 Must-Know Facts Windows machines are generally more robust and cost less than macOS machines. MacOS machines have less of a problem with malware and viruses than Windows machines due to developer constraints, not a security feature. 80% of virus attacks on macOS machines come from generic, unnamed malware sources. Windows machines […]

Key Points: Smart TVs are upgraded traditional TVs that run on an operating system. The OS lets you access many other apps and online content in addition to your cable programming. Smart TVs allow you to use digital assistants with your TV. Roku TVs are more compatible with digital assistants than TCL’s other TV models. […]

APU vs. GPU: 5 Must-Know Facts APUs are an AMD property; only AMD makes APUs. GPUs are more graphically advanced than APUs. APUs handle the processing for both logic and graphics; they even handle sound. GPUs have no inputs, while APUs have inputs and outputs. APUs are installed on the CPU socket, while GPUs are […]

Random access memory (RAM) is a type of flash memory that your computer uses to store session data while it processes all the information you’re inputting. Solid-state drives (SSDs) are also a type of flash memory, but the two are nothing alike and share very few traits. Broadly speaking, RAM is used for temporary files […]

Bluetooth vs. Infrared: 5 Must-Know Facts Bluetooth uses radio waves to transmit data, while infrared uses infrared light. Infrared sensors require a line of sight to a connected device and have a limited operating range. Bluetooth 5.0 introduced a long-range mode that allows devices to interface up to 1 km apart. Infrared sensors are still […]

iOS vs. Android: 5 Must-Know Facts Android was initially developed as a camera operating system before being shifted to smartphone use. iOS is only officially available to Apple users. iOS and Android zero-click exploit bounties currently go for over $2,000,000 on Zerodium. While iOS was historically the more secure operating system, Android’s security has improved […]

Windows vs ChromeOS: Must-Know Facts ChromeOS is one of the most secure operating systems available. Windows machines are more versatile than ChromeOS machines. ChromeOS can run Windows apps using CrossOver and has a built-in Linux virtual machine. Windows has the highest compatibility with video games on the market. ChromeOS can natively run Android apps. While […]

Gold-Plated vs. Standard Keyboard Switch Springs: Must-Know Facts Gold-plated springs can be reinforced with several types of gold. 18K gold is standard, but 24K can also be used. Gold-plated springs are typically around 30% more expensive than standard springs on average. JWK’s switches come pre-outfitted with gold-plated springs. Gold plating was used in springs to […]

Key Points: RAM sticks use channels to communicate with your CPU and transfer and process data. Single-channel RAM sticks use one 64-bit channel, while dual-channel sticks use two 64-bit channels, totaling 128 bits. Programmers — particularly those working in AI, gaming, and virtual reality — will need multi-channel RAM to support the high processing needs […]

Upgrading your random access memory, or RAM, is one of the easiest ways to improve your computer speed instantly. Whether adding additional RAM or changing your channel configuration, you’ll experience a boost in speed and processing power when upgrading your RAM. We mentioned the existence of quad-channel RAM in our previous article about single and […]

Mechanical keyboards have been gaining a lot of traction lately. So, finally, what was once a paragon of geekdom is moving quickly into the public sphere, and everyone should be excited about that. After all, when the geeks’ favorite things make their way into the general population, there’s always a boom of innovation that accompanies […]

Key Points: The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer chipset that offers affordable access to barebones computing and basic programming environments. Raspberry Pi models typically come in two categories: Single-board computers and Standalone Motherboards. Single-board computers are highly affordable, with most having an MSRP that’s under $200. The Raspberry Pi is a popular barebones single-board […]

Atari is a popular platform amongst retro gamers who enjoy the simpler things in life. The Atari 2600, initially branded as the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS,) was a staple of many gamers’ childhoods. So those gamers were sad to see the platform wither into obscurity. Few people know why the Atari platform dissolved, […]

Key Points: Digital styluses are a core feature of a digital artist’s toolbox, giving them the ability to produce art that has the appearance of traditional art, even when producing digital pieces. The Adonit Note stylus allows users to access pressure sensitivity. Touching the screen lightly will produce a different effect from tapping the screen […]

Key Points Calling apps provide all the services you can enjoy over a telephone line, via a WiFi connection. Google Voice comes with a sleek, clutter-free interface and is an excellent choice for residents of the United States and Canada. However, it does permit international calls. Dingtone comes with free SMS and MMS and also […]

Dolby Cinema vs. Standard: 5 Must-Know Facts Dolby Cinema uses Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technology to bring a new dimension to movie viewing. Dolby Vision has a higher native resolution and as much as 500× the color depth as Standard viewings. Dolby Cinema is best used on films shot on a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. […]

5 Facts About The Windows Phone While Windows Phones are dead in the water by now, there’s no reason not to look back at the timeline of the Windows Phone. Perhaps doing so will grant some other insights into why the platform was a resounding failure. 2022 is the last year that Microsoft will support […]

Key Points GTX 980MX is currently in the end-of-life stage and will likely reach obsolescence in the next few years. The GeForce GTX 980MX is one of NVIDIA’s proprietary mobile graphics chipsets, although a less powerful one than the fully unlocked GeForce GTX 980. The 980MX also features compatibility with OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan […]