Computers have changed a lot over the past few decades. They’ve gotten considerably more powerful, with exponentially more processing power. At the same time, they’ve gotten cheaper, as manufacturing costs have declined. And yes, they’ve also gotten smaller. To be fair, you can still buy a big PC tower and pack it full of upgrades. …
In today’s world of digital tracking and tracing, you can’t be too careful about your personal privacy. Whenever your wireless devices are powered on, they’re vulnerable to intrusion by hackers and other bad actors. And if your car has a wireless ignition, you’re vulnerable to someone stealing your fob information – and your car. For …
If you want to make a truly personalized gift, there are many ways to go. Basically anything you’re good at crafting can be a good fit, given the right situation. But when it comes to making something durable and unique, it’s tough to go wrong with an engraving. Say your niece just got her first …
Ever since the 1980s, the so-called console wars have been raging. In one sense, this has been a battle between companies, to see who could sell the most hardware. From Nintendo vs Atari to Sony vs Microsoft, there’s always been competition. The console wars, of course, have also meant a lot of silly disagreements and …
The measure of any good technology is how much it improves your quality of life. But how exactly it does this depends on the nature of the technology. For example, much of our technology is dedicated to entertainment. Whenever there’s a new game console or smartphone release, everyone gets excited. And it’s easy to understand …