It is important to ensure that technology is available to people of all ages, and Virtual Reality — VR — applications are a good example of the benefits modern inventions can have. Virtual reality refers to a simulated experience: using a VR headset which provides a view into a simulated world. People are able to…
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Establish a healthy relationship with your phone
The latest research shows what most people suspected already: the use of Internet and modern technologies requires restraint, and digital wellbeing is more important today than ever before. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it turns out that constant access to a vast amount of information and never-ending stream of notifications together with the belief that everyone is always…
Senior citizens and the Internet — a horrible nightmare or beneficial innovation?
The Internet is not a new concept. It was born fifty years ago, and has had a revolutionary impact on our daily lives since the 1990’s. However, the discrepancy between Internet users on the basis of their age is still pronounced. According to Pew Research Center, almost 100% of Millennials (people aged 23 to 38)…
Celebrating the Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October has arrived. For lots of people, it is the season of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween trick-or-treating. For others, October is the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning us of the threats lurking on Internet. The month is devoted to promoting safer Internet use and changing bad online habits. Why is it important? Your data has…
Privacy nutcases and over-sharers: how you can protect your privacy without going mad
Have you ever used Google Timeline? If you have a smartphone with Google account, you probably have — check here (https://www.google.com/maps/timeline). This Google function allows you to see every place you’ve visited. When I show it to people, their reactions usually fit into two possible categories: ‘oh, it’s so neat, you can see every country…
Make your return to school easier with cloud storage space
The last days of summer are rushing by, and the new school year is fast approaching. If you haven’t thought about your back-up needs yet, it is the last moment to consider how you will create, share and store your files. We suggest making storage space your latest back-to-school accessory. Why? Create and collaborate Most…
Smart assistants have gotten a lot smarter and a bit scarier
When thinking about digital assistants, people often imagine the voice function in your phone that you might accidentally switch on when trying to take a screenshot. It is fun to ask a few requests, ranging from easy commands (“Open Music”) to joke questions (“Siri, do you love me?”). Nobody was taking the technology seriously until…
An article about 5G (but not for fear-mongering)
In recent weeks, much has been said about 5G technology. It is a new generation of a cellular network — way how data is sent between devices. 5G is a successor to 2G (allowed to transfer text messages), 3G (provided access to internet) and 4G (made the internet much faster), and most new devices are…
How long will your CD survive? Maybe it’s dead already.
When choosing the best storage solution for your needs, an important aspect to take into account is its life expectancy. Broadly, all electronic storage media can be divided in three groups: magnetic, optical, and flash storage. Each of them has different characteristics and aspects influencing their life expectancy. Before we dive deeper, remember: please back…
Your computer is locked! All your files are now encrypted!
These and similar announcements appear if you’ve been attacked by ransomware. It is a malicious program infecting your computer, blocking your files and demanding a payment, usually in hundreds and thousands of dollars. It is scary because you are not able to access your files and even paying the ransom does not necessarily mean you…