Nearly 50 million accounts on Twitter are actually automatically run by bot software. On Facebook, social bots—accounts run by automated software that mimic real users or work to communicate particular information streams—can be used to automate group pages and spread political advertisements. The term ‘fake news’ began with these political bots, yet now the definition…
With the festivities over the Christmas and New Year, it can become an overwhelming experience being a student if you have assignments or deadlines coming up but you also need a much needed break from university life. Here are our technology tips to help during the Christmas break. Google Keep for making lists Whether its…
What is a virtual private network (VPN)? A VPN is a secure connection between your computer and a server. Normally, when you connect to the internet, you first connect to your internet service provider (ISP), which then connects you to whatever websites you visit. When you use a VPN, you connect to a server run…
If you’re having trouble coming up with that one strong password, consider using the Diceware method to generate a strong master password. Diceware is used to generate cryptographically strong passphrases. Don’t let that frighten you away though, a passphrase is just a password made of words you can remember. It is based on the principle…
Passwords need to be different for every site you use Most web browsers offer at least a rudimentary password manager. (This where your passwords are stored when Chrome or Firefox ask if you’d like to save a password.) While this is better than reusing the same password everywhere, browser-based password managers are limited. The reason…
One of the easiest ways of getting a Trojan or virus on your computer is clicking unknown links and opening attachments from unsafe websites or click-bait emails. VirusTotal is a free web-based scanner that allows you to check files, websites or search their database for any links or attachments you’re not sure about. How does…
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Make the most of your work or study time with these suggestions. De-clutter your work-space Our lives are filled with constant distractions. When you arrive at your desk, clear your work space to eliminate any distractions that may be present. Notes that aren’t relevant to the task at hand, snacks, scrap paper, garbage, whatever it…
Momentum – daily inspiration, productivity, weather & more Replace new tab page with a personal dashboard featuring to-do, weather, and inspiration. New Tab page that gives you a moment of calm and inspires you to be more productive. Get inspired with a daily photo and quote, set a daily focus, and track your to-dos. Eliminate…
Use DocHub to edit PDFs online DocHub is an online PDF annotator and document signing platform. It lets users add text, draw, add signatures and make document templates. Reorder, rotate, and merge PDFs The Page Manager displays thumbnails of each page in your document, allowing you to rotate, delete, or reorder pages using drag and…