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Western Digital Just Unveiled The World’s Biggest Hard Drive HDD is the traditional rotating hard drive that allows basic non-volatile storage that a computer uses. Hard disks are essentially metal trays with a magnetic layer. A read/write head is an arm that accesses the data, while the disks are spinning in the box containing the hard disk. A hard drive is the traditional storage medium used by desktops, consisting of a rigid disk constructed of a non-magnetic material that is coated with a thin layer of magnetic material....

The 3-hours plus I/O keynote from Google just ended, and it has been nothing short of exhilarating. Google made tons of new announcements, including Google Play Services, an AOSP running Galaxy S4, Android Studio, new Google Maps, Hangouts, VP9 and Google Play Music All Access. Google Play Services was introduced by the company a couple of months ago to make the life of developers easier. Today, the company announced a major update to Play Services introducing new location APIs, new features for Google Cloud Messaging, cross platform Google+ sign-in and Google Play game services....

What Data Can a Thief Get from a Stolen Phone or Laptop? Recently my friend’s Laptop get theft on the bus while he was traveling to home. And told me about the same and he was thinking that the things are safe as everything was password protected but I told him some methods by which thief can access the things and then he was shocked about the things. And we found the ways by which we can secure those things, As there are lots of things that we took for granted when any of our devices get theft....

Take, for instance, the hidden file, which is a file that is not visible by default. The file is still there, unencrypted for anyone to view, so long as you know where it is and how to view it. That brings up an important point. Hidden files are not password-protected, so anyone can view the contents of the file, so long as they know how. Because of that, you should not keep sensitive information (such as bank accounts and passwords) in these files....

To understand how a secured credit card works, consider that card providers require some sort of guarantee that you’ll repay your outstanding balances. Most credit cards use a credit score as the gauge of how likely you are to repay your bills. When your credit score isn’t up to par, something else has to take its place to lower a card provider’s risk. Secured credit cards require a refundable cash deposit as a guarantee....

What does KEKW mean in Twitch Chat? KEKW took over Twitch chats way back in 2020, but it has recently become more popular. If you have just joined Twitch to watch the streams of your favorite Twitch Streamers, KEKW in the chat might be confusing to you. So, if you don’t know what KEKW means in Twitch chat, you may find some relief here. It’s a chat emote made popular by Twitch streamers & viewers....

And now, thanks to the joint efforts of Apple and Google, digital contact tracing is now possible with a new API built into Android and iPhone operating systems. Tap or click here for more details on how this new feature works. Because digital contact tracing involves push alerts and location tracking, there are some understandable security concerns. Now that the option is available on numerous devices around the world, we’re finally getting an answer as to whether or not the process is worth the privacy risk....

Do you remember the enormous online debate about whether the dress was black and white or blue and gold? That all had to do with the rods and cones in the viewer’s eyes. No two humans are alike, so some people see it differently from others. But can an image reveal your personality simply by looking at it? Read on to see how this image is putting that to the test....

The degree builds strong analytical and decision-making skills that can serve you in many fields. You can specialize in areas like general management, accounting, supply chain management, and healthcare management. Many business occupations show strong growth projections for 2020-30, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Quick look at bachelor’s in business administration degrees How much money can you make with a business administration degree? The average business administration degree salary was $69,000 per year in March 2022, according to PayScale....

A survey has found that, on average, software engineers have only about 10 hours a week of “deep work” time, thanks to the distractions and frustrations they face during the day. “Junior engineers have a lot more of this time on average – in fact, 20% more than senior engineers – likely because they’ve got less administrative overhead to deal with,” the survey of 600 software engineers and managers by software tools company Retool found....

Well, if you had problems with playing the challenges or getting started since it’s your first time then you might want to be prepared next time by reading my previous article entitled “Tools and Resources to Prepare for a Hacker CTF Competition or Challenge” or you could check out the answers or solutions for the n00bs CTF Labs a.k.a Hacking for n00bz. Take note: Infosec Institute pays for good write-ups or solutions....

Smart Folder is a built-in feature on Mac, and probably one of the most undervalued features in the operating system. It can come in handy to help you better organize your files to make the dependent tasks/operations easier. However, if you are completely oblivious to Smart Folders and have never used them, here’s a detailed guide on what Smart Folders are and how to use them on your Mac....

Tor has had its ups and downs ever since the first alpha was released in 2002. In 2011 and 2012, Tor had a big surge in users. Software packages, like the Tor web browser bundle, which uses a customized Aurora version of Firefox and Vidalia as the GUI to control Tor connectivity, helped enhance the accessibility of the service. Tor has been very helpful for uses like allowing tech savvy Chinese overcome the “Great Firewall of China,” and protecting the work of investigative journalists....

1.1. What is Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA)? IPA is a software application. It assists the user to perform tasks ranging from information search, location services, remote activation, appointment management, health data monitoring to online purchase. The power of IPA lies in its ability of recognizing and dealing with user commands in natural languages. IPA can also record the user input to improve its performance and accuracy over time. The proliferation of smartphones, tablets and mobile applications serve as the ideal platform and medium for IPA....

You get news alerts about bad weather, rush-hour traffic and missing children. You take dozens of photos each week and post them in minutes to Facebook, where everyone you care about will see them and comment on them. Of course, there are serious downsides to all this communication. We’ve told you before that hackers can tap into your online accounts to steal your credit card numbers and ID. We’ve shared creepy stories about people remotely talking to your children on internet-connected baby monitors....

In this article, we will provide a brief overview of the GDPR in the context of Linux system administration and discuss six steps Linux system administrators may take to comply with the GDPR. A brief overview of the GDPR The GDPR imposes strict obligations on organizations processing personal data. Those obligations include, but are not limited to: Proving a legitimate basis for processing personal data Sending timely notifications to data protection authorities in case of security breaches Providing individuals with the right to access, manage and delete their data Designing systems with proper security protocols (privacy by design) Appointing data protection officers...

A double major in engineering, mathematics, or comparable discipline supplements what you learn in a computer science program by overlapping, reinforcing, and building on what you learn. Double majoring in business introduces new knowledge and skills in topics like marketing, management, and finance. Humanities double majors hone analytical and critical thinking alongside writing skills. No matter what you choose, your career outlook may benefit from expanding your interdisciplinary skills....

The number of mobile subscribers has grown to 5.6 billion, which represents almost 80% of the world’s entire population. Almost everybody nowadays has a mobile phone. Recently, the subject of privacy has been debated a lot all over the world, with netizens, first of all, trying to fight all kind of laws that seem to be intented towards destroying our individual freedoms. A very interesting TED talk from Malte Spitz comes to shed a light on just how much and what kind of data do cell phone companies have on us....

Those results are the basis for a recent sleep trend you may have heard about: Weighted blankets. We all know a thick blanket can be a wonderful thing to curl up under, especially on a chilly winter night. Recently, some manufacturers have added tiny weights into the fabric of their blankets, weighing them down just enough to replicate that feeling of being hugged or swaddled. It should go without saying that this sensation can help you fall asleep better....

Multi-X is the term Wells Fargo is using to refer to the evolving financial environment in which individuals and business owners become more connected through innovative, problem-solving tools like Slack, Figma, and Notion, as well as advancing financial technology like blockchain and AI. “The way consumers earn, spend, invest, and save is all changing. The Innovation Challenge seeks new and innovative products, services, and experiences, such as those that may support both the needs of intimate, closed groups, like inter-generational families, and the hyper-connected finances of larger, open communities such as creators, gig workers, investors, businesses, and other affiliations,” Madhu Narasimhan, head of innovation at Wells Fargo, told ZDNet....