Until recently, scanning the entire Internet, with its billions of unique addresses, was a slow and labor-intensive process. For example, in 2010 the Electronic Frontier Foundation conducted a scan to gather data on the use of encryption online. The process took two to three months.A team of researchers at the University of Michigan believed they…
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The sheer size and scope of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim astounds, but a new fan-made add-on called Falskaar goes above and beyond by adding more then 20 hours of gameplay, new lads, and a slew of other compelling features that will tickle any fan of the series.Amazingly, the free add-on was put together by a…
A Dutch university created a project to craft the world's first lab-grown burger. The slab of synthetic meat, seen above, was grown using cells from a cow's shoulder, which were grown into strips of meat, which in turn were mushed into a patty that required the killing of precisely zero cows.That humane angle is apparently what…
After six years of providing a useful not-needed alternative to barcodes Microsoft is discontinuing the Microsoft Tag. On August 19th, 2015 Microsoft will no longer support this tag. It would seem that it will not go unused however. Scanbuy is planning on using this tag starting no later than September 18th of this year.These tags were invented…
Microsoft had an 8.1 preview last month but in not likely to release the service pack until around October. Microsoft announced that they will have the updates available for device in August. This will make the consumers endure with their current Windows 8 devices.Windows 8.1 will add features that many consumers have been complaining about. There will be the…
Apples iOS-based devices maybe even mac computers could eventually come with support for a fingerprint sensor directly on the display.The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published a patent application Apple filed with its offices on January 27. The patent describes a technology in which a sensor is used to trace a users finger…
We all use wireless routers in our homes, at work, and even at a local coffee shop. The issue here is that security researchers have discovered dozens of significant security holes that could possibly affect you as the end user. The report details will be revealed at Defcon, which is an annual convention for Security…
Consider the following: Internet Explorer 11 is available as a preview for Windows 7 or as part of the Windows 8.1 preview, but not for Windows 8. Similarly, PowerShell 4 will run on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, but not Windows 8 — even though it will be available for Windows Server 2012, which is…
Microsoft has finally released its Office Suite to Android Smart phone users. It is a very stripped down version of the Office that you know on the desktop. Also as of now you can only run Word, Excel, and Power Point on Android 4.0 or later.This is very similar to the Apple mobile release of Office, you…
The Unites States is letting pro gamer's from the U.K's Team Dignitas to enter the country on visas normally used by elite athletes.The United States is finally allowing foreign pro gamer's to enter the country on visas normally used by elite athletes. The move officially recognizes online game League of Legends as a professional sport, with…
Smart homes that let residents control alarms, locks and more over the internet are opening doors for crooks with hacker skills, according to computer security specialists."The smart home trend is growing, and it evolves quickly into a story of security,"
says Trustwave Managing Consultant, Daniel Crowley."Connecting things to a network opens up a whole range of vectors…
Microsoft's had a lot of issues with its new operating system from compatibility issues with various software and hardware not working as designed when it interacts with Windows 8. Due to all of the issues Microsoft is releasing Windows 8.1 which is being designed to clean up some of the major issues users have had.One…