I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport in India. When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car […]
Pearl Johnson is now the youngest person to ascend the 3,000-foot rock face Over four days and three nights in mid-September, Pearl Johnson, age 9, climbed the Triple Direct route on El Capitan, earning her the title as the youngest person to ascend the 3,000-foot formation. Pearl climbed with her mother, Janet, and a family […]
Many today would say “Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago, did not walk with man, and are not mentioned in the Bible.” The Bible paints a different picture: Dinosaurs were created during Creation week (right before Adam & Eve), were named by Adam, then died out in Noah’s Flood just thousands of years ago. […]
Hello quantum world! Google publishes landmark quantum supremacy claim The company says that its quantum computer is the first to perform a calculation that would be practically impossible for a classical machine. by Elizabeth Gibney Scientists at Google say that they have achieved quantum supremacy, a long-awaited milestone in quantum computing. The announcement, published in […]
by MATTHEW DECARLO There’s no shortage of ways that you can play games from classic consoles such as the Game Boy, but few methods offer as authentic of an experience as this $69.99 enclosure for the Raspberry Pi Zero. Sold by Retroflag, the GPi Case resembles an old school Game Boy and lets you use […]
Originally posted on Confessions of a Technophobe:
No you don’t have to have either Windows or Mac in order to update your Garmin Nuvi GPS (or Magellan, TomTom, and a few others). And no, you don’t have to pay for updated maps either, even if your GPS is older or unregistered with the company. I…
By Christina DesMarais Much has been written about the attributes of high-achieving adults, and what makes them different from everyone else. But if you’re a parent, a more compelling question may be: “What can I do to make sure my kids succeed in life?” Here’s what researchers say. 1. Don’t tell them they can be […]
Q. I want my parents to look after my 4yo because my in-laws won’t but my parents refuse to. They want to live their lives independently and travel. What should I do? answered by Beth Lindon, Manager of Patient Safety, Clinical Trials (2003-present) I see this all the time. People I know really wanting a […]
by ANDREW HEINZMAN Don’t run your Pi 4 without a case. That’s just criminal. Here are some great cases that can keep your Pi 4 cool and dust-free in any situation. What to Look for in a Pi 4 Case Raspberry Pis can be used to accomplish just about anything. Need a smart mirror? You […]
by CHRIS HOFFMAN Security researchers from Fortinet recently discovered security holes in some D-Link routers. Many of these routers are still sold online, but D-Link no longer manufactures them and won’t patch them. So how do you tell if your router is still supported? Why Router Firmware Updates Are Important Router updates are especially important. […]
