While there are quite a few software tools and apps available that let you download videos from YouTube for offline watching, you don’t really need them anymore if you are looking to download your own videos from the YouTube website. The easiest way to download an individual YouTube video click Read more…
I just upgraded my Windows 7 desktop to Windows 8 and the process couldn’t be smoother. All the existing software programs work just fine in Windows 8 and the built-in Windows Store offers a plethora of new full-screen “apps” to choose from. Desktop search is so much better in Windows Read more…
Most of us have had to deal with rampant phishing emails at some point or the other, but the latest social engineering trick targets the device that we carry with us at all times – the mobile phone. SMS is an evolutionary form of phishing that uses text messages and SMS services Read more…
It’s important to secure your WiFi connection to prevent unauthorized access to your computer files and Internet activity. Wireless networks are extremely convenient, allowing access to the Internet without being connected to a cord. But networks can extend more than 300 feet from the router, allowing anyone in the vicinity Read more…
Many people fail to notice how their online lives endanger their day to day lives. An overload of information shared online, especially over social networks, is perhaps the biggest risk. Constant access to our devices and phones also allows us to share information at a level never seen before. But Read more…
Potential threats faced by smart TV sets At first, one doesn’t realize the implications of such a security breach. But an experienced hacker could gain root access into a smart TV, breach the local network that the TV is connected to and cause utter mayhem as a result. Here are Read more…
What is Local Dimming LEDs? LG was the first to push out this technology in India and today almost all major brands have Local Dimming (LD) in their flagship models. LD on Full array LED TVs give you the better picture quality compared to the LD on Edge-lit TVs, which Read more…
LED backlighting in TVs has been a real boon for end users, while manufactures have been able to create stunningly slim televisions. It also keeps the environmentalists happy since there is no mercury used in LED backlit TVs there by giving you a greener product. We tested quite a few Read more…
Introduction Hi friends. This blog is dedicated to GNU/Linux and open source. Through this blog I will be sharing with you, whatever knowledge I have about GNU/Linux, Open source and related stuff.
What is two-factor authentication? This is a method for securing your account and it relies on two key steps. The first step involves something you know (your password and your security question) and the second step involves something you possess (your phone). If a hacker gets his hands on your Read more…