TLDR: Open source software (OSS) can be secure because many people can read and fix the code, not just hackers. That helps find bugs faster but it only works if people are actually watching and maintaining the proj…
Quick summary Software changes because the world changes around it. New security problems appear, rules change, and real use shows issues you did not plan for. Updates fix those problems, keep things working with o…
TL;DR Installers put files and settings in several places and hook the app into the operating system. Portable apps keep everything in their own folder and avoid deep system changes, so you can usually just open them and ru…
TL;DR Desktops usually give more speed and power for the same money because they use bigger, cheaper parts and are easier to upgrade. Laptops cost more because they include a screen, battery, and smaller custom par…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} TL;DR Unzipping feels slow mostly when there are many small files, the drive is reading and writing at the same time, antivirus scans every file, or drag and drop makes an extra…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Quick summary: For smooth office work, a modern 4-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 256–512 GB SSD are usually the right balance. Integrated graphics can handle most tasks. Two 1080p m…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Quick idea Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is when a game tries to put you with and against players close to your ability. It looks at a hidden "skill rating" bas…
TL;DR The idea is that a lot of what we see online is not made by real people but by bots or AI. That may explain why the web sometimes feels fake or repetitive. Bots are real and AI content is growing, but…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} The problem they are trying to stop Websites get hit by scripts that try to make fake accounts, steal data, guess passwords and spam forms. A bot can do this much faster than any person …
Quick answer: Restarting clears the router’s short-term memory, refreshes its link to your internet provider, and can move your Wi-Fi to a cleaner channel. That fresh start removes many small glitches that build up …
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Quick Look Real names online are normal now, but keeping things private is harder. Meeting online friends in person is common, but people still stay alert. Ov…
TL;DR: A TV is made for movies and games you watch from far away, with extra picture features and built-in apps. A monitor is made for sitting close, with sharper text, faster control feel, and ports that fit computers bett…
Most of the world’s internet does not go through satellites. It travels through fiber cables on the ocean floor that link countries across oceans. {tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Quick look Ships slowly lay ca…
TLDR: Computers get more viruses because they are open and flexible, while phones are built with stricter limits and app store checks. Phones are safer, but not immune — so updates and careful use still matter. {toc…
Quick Overview Emulating console games is like translating a foreign language—it takes extra effort compared to running native PC games. PC games are made to work directly with PC hardware, while emulators …
Quick Overview Main risk: You might lose data if the transfer isn’t fully complete, especially with write caching. Metadata issues: Even if no files are copying, background updates to file structure c…
Overview Hardware does not actually slow down unless it is damaged New software needs more power, so older computers struggle More background apps over time take up resources Heat and dust can make the computer throt…
Overview Some USB devices can pretend to be a keyboard or something else to do bad stuff Old features like autorun made things easier for attackers, but new tricks still exist Some attacks mess with firmware or even cause p…
Overview Cheats that run in the kernel can skip memory protections and mess with games without getting caught. Anti-cheat tools also go into the kernel to try and catch those cheats. The kernel controls your whole sy…
