Overview Open code improves security – More people reviewing the code means flaws are found and fixed faster. Real-world examples prove its value – Bugs like Heartbleed and the XZ backdoor were caug…
When you think about software, it’s easy to assume that once it’s made, it should just work forever. But in reality, software needs regular upkeep, just like a car or a garden. A recent Reddit discussion dove into thi…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Programs That Run Without Installation Are Self-Contained Some programs are simple and can run directly from an .exe file without needing installation. These programs have everythn…
You probably wonder why desktops are cheaper yet have better performance compared to laptops. According to a Reddit discussion , it all comes down to how they’re built, what they include, and what they’re meant to do. Let…
When files unzip slowly, it can be frustrating. Many people on a reddit discussion shared their thoughts on why this happens. Let’s go over the most common reasons they mentioned and see how they explain this issue. {t…
Choosing the right computer for basic office work doesn’t always mean going for the latest hardware. Many older systems can handle tasks like data entry, browsing, and productivity software with ease, especially when paire…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} What Does Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) Do? Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) is a system used in multiplayer games to pair players with others of a similar skill level. The goal is to mak…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} What’s the Dead Internet Theory About? Have you heard of the Dead Internet Theory? It’s this idea that most of what we see on the internet isn’t from real people anymore. Instead, bots a…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Why Do We See "I Am Not A Robot"? The "I Am Not A Robot" check is mainly used to stop bots from spamming websites. It works by asking users to do things that bots usu…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Understanding What Happens Inside Your Router Wi-Fi routers are like tiny computers with a processor, memory, and operating system. Over time, they might face glitches, memory problems, …
These days, some internet safety rules that once felt very important have changed or become less common. This article shares ideas from a Reddit discussion about how online safety and behavior have evolved over time. {…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} TVs Are Optimized for Media Consumption TVs are mainly made for watching things like movies and TV shows. They have features like motion smoothing, AI upscaling, and bright, vibrant colo…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Ships Lay Undersea Internet Cables Across Great Distances Undersea internet cables (or submarine cables), which help connect the world, are placed on the ocean floor by special ships …
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Why Computer Operating Systems Have More Security Issues Computers, especially ones using Windows, were built at a time when connecting to the internet wasn’t a big deal. Early versions …
Running modern PC games smoothly but struggling with older console games on emulators can feel a bit strange. This article explains why this happens, based on insights from a Reddit discussion . {tocify} $title={Table o…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} The Common Risk: Losing Data from Unfinished Writing One main problem when you unplug a USB drive without ejecting it properly is that some data might not be fully saved. Computers often…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} Computers Don’t Really Get Slower Over Time If your computer feels slower, it’s usually not because the hardware is wearing out. Most parts, like the processor and RAM, stay the same spe…
Overview Some USB devices can pretend to be keyboards or other peripherals to execute harmful actions. Old features like autorun once made USB attacks easier, but modern tricks still exist. …
Overview Kernel-level cheats bypass memory protections to modify games undetected. Anti-cheat tools also operate at the kernel level to catch these cheats. The kernel has full system contro…
Overview Early movement controls varied, with arrow keys, WASD, ESDF, and others. Multiplayer games on shared keyboards helped make WASD more familiar. Quake’s competitive scene popularized…
Overview Smaller transistors allow CPUs to fit billions of them on a single chip, making computers faster and more efficient. Memory improvements like faster RAM and smarter cache systems reduce delay…
{tocify} $title={Table of Contents} What Is V-Sync and How Does It Work V-Sync, or vertical sync, is a feature in video games that helps stop screen tearing. Screen tearing happens when your graphics card and monitor are n…
