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These techie things to do during the quarantine, while you're mostly homebound, are for all ages. So, go ahead and check them out and hopefully there is one here you might really enjoy!   1. ABCya.com This site was founded in 2004 by a public school teacher, Alan Tortolani, who created his own computer games for his students. He decided to create a website, featuring these particular games, so people around the world could use them too. This

If you have a Windows operating system (OS) computer, we typically recommend using Windows Defender, which is currently included in Windows Security for Windows 10. Windows Security encompasses Virus & threat protection, Account protection, Firewall & network protection, App & browser control, Device security, Device performance & health, and Family options. If you have Windows 10, you can view each one of these separate controls by going to Settings->Update & Secur...

Microsoft's support for Windows 7 came to an end on January 14th, 2020.  This does not therefore mean Windows 7 will stop working - it will still function like it always has.  However, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or provide technical support for any issues that may arise with your use of Windows 7.  Before describing why this can be quite a serious situation for anyone still using Windows 7, it is best to know the typical lifecycle of most of Microsoft's products.  

With school starting back into session soon, we decided to research what specifications would make for the best laptop, mainly for high school or college students who will be toting their laptop around with them for extended periods of time during the day. The summary of points for a good school laptop is one that:  Is durable, tough, can take a beating and keep on working. Has an SSD – a solid state storage drive. Is light-weight, but not too light, since a lighter laptop loses some of its d...

1. ProTip: For best results, don't hammer your USB dongle into the port, until it becomes One with your computer... 2. What do you think of the new fish tank case? 3. From Reddit: “Customer said his phone wasn’t charging properly as the...

Apple has announced the latest and greatest, iOS 13. Packed with many new features, here are a few we think you'll enjoy.  iOS 13 1. Dark Mode. - Go all in on lights out. Dark Mode introduces a dramatic new look for iPhone. Dark Mode is thoughtfully designed to make every element on the screen easier on your eyes and is seamlessly integrated throughout the system. And Dark Mode is simple to...

This blog article is a continuation on the mathematics involved in 3D programming. The last blog in this series was The Mathematics Involved in 3D Programming - Linear Algebra   I recently began studying more in depth on how matrices are involved in 3D programming. One particularly interesting aspect of this is the use of matrices for perspective (and other situations) in 3D graphics.    ...

As many repairs shops are quite familiar with, you see a lot of devices that come in mangled and destroyed. Here are some examples of these devices from around the world.  1. This might be why Apple removed the headphone jacks from their iPhones.  2. "The speaker doesn't sound right anymore." 3. When your computer is running slow and you're an artist.