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Cortana Is Now Gone in Windows 11
Microsoft’s Cortana virtual assistant was first introduced to our computers with the launch of Windows 10, back in 2015. While the idea was to eventually catch up to competitors such as the Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri, it lagged behind … Continue reading
How Long Do SD Cards Last?
SD cards are everywhere, and you probably have photos, saved games, or other documents on them that exist nowhere else. So how long do they last? Can you trust them to keep your data safe, or are you playing with … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, History, Phones, Re-Blog, Technology
Tagged card, computer, data, history, how, iphone, long, memory, phone, reblog, retention, sd, smartphone, tablet
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How Many People In the US Are Still Using Dial Up Internet?
There’s a good chance it’s been a long time since you’ve heard the sound of a dial-up modem negotiating a connection (and some of you may not be old enough to have ever heard it). But for a surprising number … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, History, Phones, Re-Blog, Technology, Then and Now, Windows
Tagged apple, computer, data, dial, Electronics, historical, history, intel, internet, microsoft, modem, network, phone, reblog, telephone, up, USA, wi-fi, windows
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How Long Do USB Thumb Drives Hold Data?
USB thumb drives are a convenient and portable means of storing data. However, how long can flash drives actually keep your data maintained? To answer that question, we need to explore the inner workings and factors that can impact their … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, History, Re-Blog, Technology, Windows
Tagged apple, computer, data, drive, Electronics, historical, history, how, long, memory, microsoft, reblog, stick, thumb, windows
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How Long Do CDs and DVDs Last?
Do you have a CD or DVD collection holding precious data or your impressive music and movie collection? The lifespan of CDs and DVDs can vary depending on a number of factors, but we’ll explain what you need to know. … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, History, Re-Blog, Technology
Tagged cd, computer, data, disc, dvd, historical, history, how, last, long, movie, music, reblog
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Anti Static Wrist Straps: Do You Need One To Build A PC?
In many building guides, you’ve probably been advised that you should use an “anti-static wrist strap” before starting the build process. But is this really necessary? What even is it? What Is an Anti-Static Wrist Strap? An anti-static wrist strap, … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, Re-Blog, Technology, Windows
Tagged anti, build, computer, Electronics, history, microsoft, motherboard, pc, reblog, repair, static, strap, windows, wrist
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This Keyboard Shortcut Quickly Clears Your Browser History
Want to clear your browser history quickly? There’s a keyboard shortcut for that. It works in any browser, including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox—on both Windows PCs and Macs. How to Clear Your History With a … Continue reading
What is a QR Code, and why are they everywhere?
You’ve probably seen QR codes—those black and white boxes with small squares arranged in seemingly random patterns. It’s not unusual to see a QR code pop up somewhere in your daily life anymore. What’s the story behind them? What Is … Continue reading
Why Your Phone Charging Cable Needs a USB Condom
We promise you even though the title of this article sounds like an April Fool’s Day post, we’re completely serious. It’s a wild world out there, and your charging cable needs a condom. What Is a USB Condom? USB condoms … Continue reading
Why Do Some Computers Still Have A Serial Port?
While the parallel port is now safely buried in the grave of obsolescence, it may seem odd that the humble, slow serial port is still around. But as it turns out, bit-by-bit, this humble communications port has become essential. What … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, General Engineering, History, Re-Blog, Windows
Tagged computer, historical, history, microsoft, pc, port, serial, usb, windows
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