One of the major selling points of MacBooks is their speed. MacBooks have a reputation for being lightning fast, and remaining so even when they’re old. Still, Macs can slow down over time — just like any other computer. A laggy Mac will freeze, overheat, take forever to start up,Continue Reading
The arrival of USB-C and USB-C laptop chargers has been a game-changer for many electronics. You can use the connection to charge devices and transfer media, and it’s conveniently reversible. Top laptops no longer need a big power brick — you can just use USB-C. But there are some precautions you shouldContinue Reading
Using strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts is highly recommended, as it can prevent them from being hacked. However, even though most people are aware of this, many are still using weak passwords despite the security risk of doing so. According to a new blog post from Cybernews, the incredibly simpleContinue Reading
Firing up Incognito mode in Chrome may make you feel a bit more comfortable about what you look at online. It shouldn’t – at least according to reports coming out of the US detailing Google’s attitude to the feature. The search giant is currently facing a class action lawsuit seeking damagesContinue Reading
Despite a recent decline, ransomware is still a serious threat. Here’s everything you need to know about file-encrypting malware and how it works. Ransomware definition Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data uponContinue Reading
A cyberstalker uses the internet to harass, threaten, or intimidate people. It is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions and can be punishable by law. The term “cyberstalking” was coined in 1996 by American law enforcement agent John W. Lendrum III. He described it as “a malicious and willful courseContinue Reading
After months of testing, Google has finally unleashed Android 13, its current Android smartphone update for 2022. As far as updates go, it’s not one that you’ll notice. I’ve been using Android 13 for around two months prior to its release, and it’s been a pretty whelming experience. Unlike iOS 16, whichContinue Reading
Android makes it ridiculously convenient to get new apps; you only need to head to the Play Store, look up the app, and tap install. However, you cannot find every app on the official Google store even though it offers millions of titles. For example, some apps that don’t complyContinue Reading
From the dawn of known history, humans have been generating myths. Myths have a propensity to emerge and fill in knowledge gaps if there are any concerning a certain subject. This has long been the case for the natural world, but more lately, misconceptions have developed regarding human interactions withContinue Reading
Let’s take a look at five things you need to know before buying a Chromebook When they initially came out, Chromebooks had a relatively rudimentary operating system called Chrome OS and were generally underpowered machines. Things today are really different. These laptops compete head-to-head with Windows PCs in practically everyContinue Reading