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How to Open DAT Files in Windows 10

Dat files are one of the greatest mysteries of Windows: why are their icons blank? Why can’t you open them? What’s their purpose? Sometimes .dat files should be left as they are because they contain vital data related to a piece of software that’s best not tampered with. But other times .dat files can actually be media files, email files, or other file types that Windows or a given software has failed to define for some reason. In these situations .dat files can actually be opened. Here we’re going to show you how to check what’s really contained in a .dat file and how to… Read more

5 of the Best Third Party Xbox One Controllers

Microsoft isn’t the only one making quality controllers for their Xbox One console. If you are looking for alternative controllers for your Xbox One, here are some of the best Xbox One controllers from third-party manufacturers. 1. Razer Wolverine Ultimate From peripheral giant Razer comes the Wolverine Ultimate, an Xbox One controller aimed at those who fancy themselves to be professional gamers. The Wolverine Ultimate features a variety of features that can give players an advantage. First, the controller has six additional programmable buttons in conjunction with the standard Xbox One controller layout. Players will find two shoulder buttons next to the left and right… Read more

Countries that Run Their Own National Intranets

In just a few decades, the Internet has expanded to connect most of the globe, broadening access to information and services for about 55% of the world. Not everyone thinks that’s a good idea, though. Motivated by the desire to control information and increase national security, some countries have constructed national intranets: walled garden networks usually maintained by the government as a local substitute for the global Internet. North Korea is the most famous example of this, with the intranet being the only form of Internet allowed in the country, but other countries, particularly Iran and Cuba, have rolled out related programs, and Russia is… Read more

AWS Certified Architect Developer Bundle 2019 Now Just $35

If you want to branch out and become an IT architect, you may want to specialize a little more with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, one of the most popular cloud solutions. To get a thorough introduction, pick up the AWS Certified Architect Developer Bundle 2019. These seven courses will educate you and provide you with everything you need to be ready to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect (CSA) – Associate Exam. The following seven courses are included in this bundle. DevOps on AWS It can take weeks, months, and possibly even years to develop new software, but DevOps automates the process to… Read more

Do You Trust Logging in to Sites with Your Phone?

Website logins on a browser while using a mobile device have changed very much in the past five years. On many devices you can use biometrics for some sites, so you no longer need a password which continues to be an aid for hackers. Recently, we published the news that Android devices are going to allow logging in to apps and websites with the use of a fingerprint. Is either method trustworthy? Do you trust logging in to sites with your phone? Our Opinion Andrew finds nothing wrong with logging in to the Web with his phone and thinks he’ll probably start to use it… Read more