There are plenty of reasons people use Macs. Some people want a friendly user interface on top of a Unix-based operating system. Others might use software or tools that only work with macOS. That said, one of the main reasons people use Macs is their reputation for being easy to use. Most of the time Macs are in fact easy to use. That is, until you’re working with a file and get the following message: “The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found.” This is the dreaded error code 43. Related: How to Check the Health of SSD in… Read more
45+ Stunning Examples of Websites Using Weebly
As a follow up to a previous post in which we took an in-depth look at the differences between Weebly and WordPress — and in parallel to another of our previous posts, in which we had a look at 50 Notable Examples of Extremely Famous Brands Using WordPress — we figured it might also be… View Article
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How Modern Video Compression Algorithms Actually Work
Modern video compression algorithms aren’t the same as the image compression algorithms you might be familiar with. The additional dimension and time means different mathematical and logical techniques are applied to the video file to reduce the size while maintaining video quality. In this post we’re using H.264 as the archetypal compression standard. While it’s no longer the newest video compression format, it still provides a sufficiently detailed example for explaining big-picture concepts about video compression. What Is Video Compression? Video compression algorithms look for spatial and temporal redundancies. By encoding redundant data a minimum number of times, file size can be reduced. Imagine,… Read more
How to Eliminate Your Information from People Searches
The amount of personal data found online about each one of us is staggering. The information comes not only from what you knowingly put online but also from passive data collection by companies like people search sites. What are People Search Sites? People search websites were designed to help marketers advertise to you or let old friends find you. Now the sites are used for much more heinous purposes. Doxxers, criminals, and trolls don’t have to work hard at all to find the information they need to victimize you. People search directories like WhitePages and Spokeo get their information from public websites such as Facebook… Read more
What You Need to Know About USB Fingerprint Readers
Do you hate typing passwords each time you log in to a computer? If this describes you, it will be faster for you to use biometric login. And if your computer doesn’t come with one, you can use a USB fingerprint reader. This USB device is tiny, lightweight, and easy to carry. Being biometric, it offers an extra layer of security that ordinary passwords simply can’t. To substantiate that, I can’t help but think of an interesting episode from Cobra Kai, the recent successor to The Karate Kid franchise. (The 30-year old rivalry between the two lead characters is exciting to watch.) In this scene,… Read more