People remember some operating systems more fondly than others. Nobody wants to take Windows Vista out for a spin just for the heck of it, but nostalgia for Windows 95 Start Me Up – Windows 95 Turns 20 & Still Rocks Start Me Up – Windows 95 Turns 20 & Still Rocks 20 years ago…
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4 Keys Missing From Your Keyboard and How to Add Them
Are there keys on your keyboard that you haven’t pressed for weeks? Even with the most common keyboard shortcuts Windows Shortcuts 101: The Ultimate Keyboard Shortcut Guide Windows Shortcuts 101: The Ultimate Keyboard Shortcut Guide With so many shortcuts built into Windows and its software, it might seem impossible to learn them all. Here’s the…
How to take a screenshot on any Android phone
Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, nailing it can still be tricky. That’s why some phone makers have introduced new methods. We’re here to help: Just find your Android phone on the list below to…
How to Make Apps Stop Bugging You for Reviews
Whether you use Android or iOS, you’ve probably had an app throw an annoying pop-up at you asking for a rating or review. Some offer a Never option that will suppress requests in the future, but not all do. In those cases, you’re only offered Yes or Remind Me Later. Choosing the latter, of course,…
How to Fix Corrupted Windows System Files With One Command
When you install Windows on your computer, it places lots of vital files on your system 5 Default Windows Files and Folders You Should Never Touch 5 Default Windows Files and Folders You Should Never Touch Windows contains countless default files and folders, many of which the average user shouldn’t touch. Here are five folders…
Programmer Writes Script To Call IRS Phone Scammers 28 Times/Sec To Tie Up Their Lines
Note: Colorful language. This is a video from a computer programmer who was targeted by fake IRS phone scammers in an attempt to collect money from him (“or you’ll never be able to use money again”). He decided to get revenge by writing a script that calls the scammers back 28 times a second, which…
The Alien Rocks Dusting the Streets of Your Neighborhood
Jon Larsen’s idea for a book fell into his lap. Well, his breakfast, actually. The Norwegian jazz musician was dining on his porch one day eight years ago when a rock tumbled out of the sky onto the table. It was shiny, rough, and metallic. Baffled, he did what anyone would do: He googled shiny…
13 Most Important SQL Commands Any Programmer Should Know
Advertisement Databases drive the modern web. Every big or dynamic website uses a database in some way, and when combined with Structured Query Language (SQL), the possibilities for manipulating data really are endless. If you already know SQL, make sure you checkout these programming skills 7 Programming Skills All Website Developers Should Know 7 Programming…
A hacker reveals the most secure thing you can do to your passwords
It’s very difficult to come up with and remember unique passwords for every single login. Cyber security expert Kevin Mitnick — author of the book "The Art of Invisibility" — explains why you shouldn’t even try to come up with your own passwords, and what you should do instead. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about…
Why IPA beers have ‘India’ in the name — and why it tastes so unique
Patrick McGovern is the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. In this video, he shares his knowledge on how India Pale Ales were first created and how it got its name. Following is a transcript of the video. I’m Patrick McGovern. I’m from the University of Pennsylvania Museum, and I’m the…
Depression and Low Self-Esteem Linked To Believing Life Is Fair
Believing life is fair leads to lower self-esteem and worse behavior in children, a new study suggests. The findings, published in Child Development, suggests that adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds who believe that they live in a fair social system display lower self-esteem, higher rates of delinquency, and perform worse in the classroom by the time…
Why You Shouldn’t Run Your Car Low On Gas
Sometimes it’s tempting to try to eke out as many miles from your tank of gas as possible. But you shouldn’t do it. This video showing the innards of a fuel pump will help you understand why. Read more… via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/2rACEDM