2018 was the year where malware stopped being a malicious hobby and became a real money-making venture. The rise in ransomware and cryptomining attacks is a clear sign that hackers no longer want to just cause havoc – they also want to make a pretty penny while they do so. Up until now we’ve had no real income figures to work with; were hackers living the dream, or getting by on scraps?...
The M1 Mac mini uses barely more power when running full tilt than older Intel Mac minis used while idling. Key Takeaways The M1 Mac mini is the coolest, lowest-power Mac mini yet.The previous Intel mini used more power than any other Mac mini.These low-powered computers enable completely new computing possibilities. The current M1 Mac mini consumes 6.8W while idle, and 39W at maximum. The very first Mac mini consumed 32W/85W....
The Apple App Store offers a seemingly limitless number of terrific apps for our devices. But we also know it’s not actually limitless. So, have you ever wondered how many apps are in the App Store? The chart below lists of the total number of apps available in the App Store at various dates in the past. The list is based on Apple announcements, news from Apple and other companies, and estimates from analysts, so the numbers are approximate....
You might soon be able to ditch bulky glasses when using augmented reality (AR), the interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. Lumus showed off a new design for augmented reality (AR) glasses that could eventually mean smaller devices. Experts say AR devices need to be more comfortable and powerful. The future of AR could be in gaming and communications. Lumus showed off its new Z-Lens design at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, claiming that it will enable smaller, lighter AR eyeglasses with high-resolution image quality....
Bullying is not anything new. However, with the rise in popularity of social media, it has become much more widespread, as it seems people feel free to just say whatever they want, whether it will hurt someone or not. And sometimes it pushes the limit of hurt and becomes outright cruel. Dubai happens to take online bullying really seriously. A British woman attended the funeral of her ex-husband in Dubai, and her statements on Facebook from a few years prior when he remarried have come into question, when she appeared to wish him dead and called his new wife a “horse....
This article explains how to access and manage app permissions in Windows 10. App permissions help keep your system safe and protect your privacy. What to Know Open the Windows Start Menu, right-click the app, select More > App settings, then adjust the toggle switches under App permissions. To manage permissions for all apps, go to Settings > Privacy, then select one of the options under App Permissions. If you have problems opening an app from the Windows store, turn the permissions it needs back on and restart the app....
This article explains how to add a credit card to PayPal. These instructions are the same for debit cards as well as credit cards. What to Know Log in to the PayPal site: Dashboard > Link a Card.Fill in your information, hit Save, and you’re ready to shop. How to Add a Credit Card to PayPal The good news is that adding a card to your PayPal only takes a few steps and can be done in minutes....
A long time ago there used to be a Trash icon on the desktop of your Mac, but eventually things changed and Trash got its own placement in the Dock of your Mac. Ever since then Trash has been sitting right there in your dock and can be accessed by hovering over the Dock to bring it up and clicking on the Trash icon. If you happen to come from Windows or you come directly from that older version of the OS X that had the Trash icon on the desktop, this is the one thing you will miss....
This article explains how to automatically create a Google Calendar entry from a message in Gmail. You can also set reminders to follow up on certain emails related to upcoming events. What To Know Open Gmail, and pick a message. Press the More icon, and pick Create event. Create the event, and press Save.When the Calendar tab opens, you can create your entry like you normally would. How to Attach Email to Google Calendar Follow these instructions to attach an email to Google Calendar....
This article details how to install Grammarly on Microsoft Word for Windows and macOS. What to Know Windows: Go to the Grammarly website and select Get it for Windows It’s free. Double-click the file and follow the on-screen instructions. Word for Mac: Go to Insert > Get Add-Ins, search for Grammarly, then select Get It Now > Continue > Open in Word. Note: Grammarly automatically scans for spelling and grammar any time you create or open a document in Word....
Do you have an app installed to let you watch movies and enjoy the music of different genres? If that app is Kodi, and if you are not able to select a good movie to watch in your free time, then this article is meant for you. Have you heard of the famous website IMDb, abbreviated for Internet Movies Database? This website gives you a brief account of the movies, including the cast and crew of the film....
Autofill is a framework that manages the communication between apps and the autofill service on your device. Like password managers, which fill out information in other apps with data you provided previously, autofill services take out the time-consuming and error-prone nature of filling out forms. It can be frustrating having to fill out forms all the time on different apps, which is why the autofill framework makes the experience better....
This article covers how to change the computer name in Windows 10, 8, and 7 with tips on renaming it appropriately. What to Know Windows 10: Go to Settings > System > About > Rename this PC > input the new name > Next.Windows 8 and 7: Go to System and Security in the Control Panel > System > Change settings > Change > input new name > OK. In all cases, you need to restart the PC to complete the process....
Microsoft Word is a famous platform used to create and design documents. People around the world use Word to create resumes, contracts, reports, assignments, and other professional or unprofessional documents. This digital way of presenting and viewing documents is also a time-saving and faster method than writing down on paper. It also has myriad features for its users like font size, type, adding pictures to the documents, inserting tables, and graphics....
This article describes how to change the built-in Administrator account name in Windows 10 to bolster your computer’s security. We’ll also look at how to change the name of other accounts that have admin privileges. What to Know Win+R > secpol.msc > Local Policies > Security Options > Accounts: Rename administrator account.Win+X > Computer Management > System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Users > right-click Administrator > Rename.Admin rights are required....
This article explains how to clean a Mac’s display. Although these instructions are specifically about Apple displays, they work for most liquid-crystal display (LCD) screens. What to Know Wipe the display gently with a dry microfiber cloth. Dampen a second cloth with distilled water and gently wipe areas that are still dirty.If any dirt is hanging on, use the cloth with a distilled white vinegar and distilled water mixture. Wipe any areas that are still dirty....
The Angry Birdy challenge in Hitman 3 tasks you to take out Carl Ingram with an exploding golf ball. You need to find and place an exploding golf ball and get Carl Ingram to play golf to complete this challenge. In this guide, we will walk you through each of the phases individually so that you can easily complete the Angry Birdy challenge in Hitman 3 Dubai. Hitman 3 Dubai Angry Birdy Challenge Walkthrough This challenge includes two activities, if you can execute them properly then you can finish up this fast....
This article covers how to split a cable line for TV and internet, what equipment you’ll need to share a coaxial cable connection, and what other options may be available for your TV, modem, and cable box. What to Know To connect a modem and TV to the same coaxial cable, you’ll need to buy a cable splitter.Connect one end of the cable to the wall socket and the other to the cable splitter....
This article teaches you how to connect an Ethernet connection to your Mac. It looks at which Macs can do so and what to do if it’s not working correctly. What to Know Most Ethernet connections connect automatically but if not, check via System Preferences > Network.Most current Macs do not have an ethernet port built-in. Don’t assume yours does until you check.If yours does not, you can buy an Ethernet adapter to plug into one of your Mac’s existing ports....
Fortnite Coral Buddies Stone Age secret mission is here and once again you must come to the aid of your new blue pals as they restructure their civilization. Your task is to gather a bunch of stone and deliver it to them and along with it, there’s another mission too. If you are wondering as to how to complete the two secret coral buddies mission in Fortnite, look no further....
