The model number and manufacturer of your motherboard is important information that you’ll need when buying new equipment — like RAM — for your computer, or when you need to upgrade certain drivers. It can be hard, however, to know just how you’re supposed to tell what brand and model of motherboard you have. Luckily, there …
Technological advancements have made a huge impact on the world of e-commerce in recent years, transforming the way consumers interact with brands and purchase products online. Customers can now browse the internet from their mobile devices, personalize products and even use augmented reality to determine if an item will look good in their home. Businesses …
Augmented reality (AR) apps are one of the most exciting new developments made possible by cutting-edge mobile technology — motion-tracking and advanced camera software that can allow developers to combine their vision with a user’s environment. But you can’t approach AR development like you would any other app — you’ll need special tools to properly …
Over the past few years, data has become one of the most valuable commodities. Advertisers, corporations and political campaigns now have access to detailed, fine-grained data and models that allow them to target the individuals and groups most likely to respond to their messaging. As a result, big data technology is changing the way politicians …
The educational sector has made huge leaps from its single-building classrooms and pencil-and-paper lessons. Schools have become labyrinths of hallways, gyms and lunchrooms, while lectures are increasingly digitized. Integrating technology has changed the learning experience in countless ways. Some methods were beneficial, while others — not so much. Many parents are less-than-enthusiastic about sending their …
Almost everything in life now relies on having access to the internet. What you do for fun at home and what you do for your job all require you to have internet access at least some of the time, but that’s not always as easy as turning on your computer. Sometimes your WiFi signal may …
CPU is the powerhouse of most systems. Because of this, high-intensity activities like gaming can push your CPU’s temperature to dangerous levels — especially if you’re gaming on a laptop or overclocking your CPU. Let your system run too hot for too run, and you risk damaging your hardware. To know if your CPU is …
If you have time to spare and a fascination for robots, venturing into the world of hobby robotics could be a rewarding move. Here are some ways to get started. 1. Learn Arduino Arduino is an open-source microcontroller. It’s an accessible option for people to start learning the foundational principles of electronics and robotics. You …
Back in the day, when you wanted to get a copy of your photos you had to take the film to a developer and wait for the final copies to be printed. Depending on how much you could afford, most people only got one or two copies of each photo. Now everyone has an abundance …
You’ve probably heard a lot about the positive ways retail technology will impact society, but people often don’t bring up the disadvantages of those changes. Let’s look at some of the negative impacts of retail technology so that you can have a balanced perspective. 1. It May Discriminate Against People Who Don’t or Can’t Use …