As for uploading and downloading, measurements are given in bits per second. Higher numbers are better. Download speeds will typically be much faster than upload speeds. You can compare these numbers against the speeds that your internet service provider promises you. Be sure to run multiple tests over several days at different times. This will give you an overall picture of your connection speed. You also might find specific periods when it’s slow....
Which means it’s a good time to sell if you’re ready to move on. Or, at the very least, those rising prices can be comforting to know that you, your children and grandchildren are financially secure. Of course, you hear about home prices all the time. Just watch your local news, and you’ll hear how much the “average” home prices in your community are up or down, compared to last month or last year....
Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 3, is (as far as I know) the first phone to hit the market with a region lock. What exactly does that mean? If you shell out the 750 Euros or equivalent in your currency on a SIM-free Note 3, you’ll be required to use a SIM card from your particular market. In other words, European Notes will only work on European operators....
Google has started rolling out the new Android Wear update that it announced last month to the Asus ZenWatch. At least one ZenWatch user on Reddit has received the update on his smartwatch which indicates that a wider rollout from Google is just around the corner. While the update only bumps the Android Wear version to 5.1, it brings with it a plethora of new features like W-Fi support, handwritten emojis, new gestures, a lock screen and more....
Apple’s spokesman said the most thrilling part about the death of iTunes is when you plug in your phone to charge, it won’t automatically start iTunes. Oh, wow. Mind blown. Dear Apple: We’d gotten used to that about 15 years ago. The real question we have is: What happens to our songs, albums, videos, playlists and all that content we’ve been accumulating since 2001? We’ve got answers. Keep reading....
That’s why cleaning products are a lifesaver. Soap and wet wipes are great, but sometimes a good, old-fashioned cloth can get the job done. It can remove the grody layer of disgusting buildup in a single wipe. Since cleaning materials can do a world of good, that could be why Apple thinks it can sell a single cloth for a hefty $19 price tag. On Monday, Apple revealed its polishing cloth, a big white square....
May’s Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft fixed 75 flaws, including three zero-days. Tap or click here for details. It’s Apple’s turn. The tech giant just pushed out an emergency update for Mac computers and Apple Watches. Read on for details on what the critical update covers and how you can get it. Here’s the backstory Early last month, Apple rushed out an emergency patch for iPhone, Mac and iPad that fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities in the respective operating systems....
Apple has announced that it is rolling out an online support section where Apple Geniuses are there to chat and help you. At the moment, the new service is available for UK, Germany, Spain, and Brazil but I am almost sure the next country on the list will be USA. From what we can tell so far, they will help you make your mind on your acquisition. We’re not yet sure if they are able to provide more vast technical help, but this is a start, at least....
AT&T has carried the BlackBerry-branded Priv, the company’s first smartphone with Android on board, since early November of last year. That means AT&T has hosted the smartphone the longest when compared to T-Mobile and Verizon in the United States. Unfortunately, an executive for the Big Blue network has said that the Priv isn’t doing too well, and that there’s been an inordinate amount of returns compared to purchases that have been kept by customers....
The contract will be effective from May 1, and enable public sector customers to continue accessing AWS Cloud services, which they can purchase via the DTA or directly from AWS. Based on tender documents, the value of the contract is AU$174 million. For the first time, customers will also be able to purchase AWS Cloud services through the AWS Partner Network with companies such as PwC, Accenture, NextGen, Shine Solutions, and Versent, under the terms of what AWS ANZ public sector country director Iain Rouse described as an “enhanced” agreement....
That future isn’t here yet, but we can glance into the crystal ball thanks to an A teardown by Android lice of the version 6.9 update to the ay Store. The app streaming feature, which works with a few games through search, is coming to the ay Store. The concept is that you can play a few levels of a game before downloading the entire title. It works already in search, but most people tend to go right into the ay Store when looking for an app which kind of limits the appeal....
Hence, according to the latest reports, we have managed to know which are the following targets of the well-known instant messaging application: WhatsApp in Android, iOS, and Windows Phones. BAD NEWS! WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Smartphones The well-known instant messaging application, of course, WhatsApp, is the most used instant messaging app in the world, Due to the constant evolution of the service, the old smartphones are gradually prevented from using their services....
The company abruptly rolled back the default block on internet macros earlier this month, surprising some because it was an effective obstacle to attackers tricking PC users into enabling macros in Office. Macros are already disabled by default but it was too easy for users to click to enable them, exposing networks to malware. A week later Microsoft confirmed that the rollback was only temporary as it made some changes to enhance usability....
Now, thanks to lines like Samsung’s Odyssey series, curves are once again trendy, and not just for ultrawides. A new class of large, widescreen monitors with severe curves is growing in popularity. These desk-filling displays offer the same screen real estate as multi-monitor setups while bringing new levels of immersion with their wraparound designs. Today we’re looking at BenQ’s take on this genre, the 31.5-inch Mobiuz 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor....
Computer programmers play an integral role in developing new technology and work closely with software engineers and developers. Because computer science careers often overlap, many of the best computer programming degrees focus on software development or computer science as a whole. Graduates with a bachelor’s in computer programming can land programming positions in numerous industries or pursue similar occupations like computer systems analysts, network administrators, or software developers. Varied career opportunities combined with the annual median pay of $89,190 attract many aspiring programmers....
BEWARE! This PNG Image Can Hack Your Android Smartphone We already have assimilated that a .exe file represents a significant risk for our computer and on mobiles, we know that a .apk, which is an installer for an application, if it does not come from reliable sources can simply cause risks for our smartphone. But who is afraid of a .png file? First of all let me clarify that it is an image file format, hence, many of you might be thinking that it should not pose any problem for our smartphone right?...
The specifications are similar. Both models have a 5.99-inch IPS screen with full HD resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 64 GB of internal space for microSD expandable data storage, 20-megapixel front camera, 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, even though they bear the BlackBerry brand, none of them have a physical keyboard. Other common features include support for two SIM cards, Bluetooth 5....
If you thought fraud was widespread in previous years, 2020 makes everything before look like a cakewalk. Between scammy emails and deceptive phone calls clogging up your inbox and voicemail, there are more people attempting to steal your money and data now than ever before. But these efforts aren’t just limited to the digital realm. There are a number of scammers using shipping fraud for their own nefarious ends. Tap or click here to see how they’re using fake shipping notifications to trick people....
Want to own a phone with a Snapdragon 800 processor inside, 2 GB of RAM, and the one of the best cameras on the market? Well, you’re going to have to put up with a screen that measures a minimum of 5.0 inches on the diagonal. That’s not in the case in Japan, where Sony launched a phone last month called the Z1F. It’s essentially the flagship Z1, but with the 5....
With Christmas just around the corner, most app developers have put up their apps and games on sale to celebrate the Christmas spirit. If you have got yourself a new Android device this holiday season, now would be the perfect time to grab some of the most popular apps and games of this year on the Play Store, while they are on sale. Games Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing – $2....
