News: Arizona Woman Dies After Catching Tularemia from Her Dog
On June 11, 2016, an Arizona woman died from what appeared to be several infections, including pneumonia. She likely caught at least one of these from her dog.
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News: The Foods Most Likely to Sicken You in the US
Food is both a necessity and a joy. Many people enjoy exploring, cooking, eating, and learning about foods from around the world. But the picture isn't always rosy. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights the ways and whereabouts of food that make us sick.
News: Silent Facebook & Messenger Server Update Brings Fast Draining Battery with High Temperatures
Many Android users woke up on January 10 to discover that their phone's performance took a nosedive overnight. Battery life is draining fast, overall performance has been sluggish, and devices seem to be overheating for no apparent reason. Not to worry, this isn't happening because of something you did.
News: Google's Nexus Chargers Could Be Dangerous—Here's Why You Need to Be Careful
The new USB Type-C standard was supposed to revolutionize smartphone charging, but so far, it's done more harm than good. Many cable and charger manufacturers are struggling to keep their products in line with the proper USB-C specifications, so as a result, we now have to check to see if a cable is compliant before purchasing one.
Security Alert: Your Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Can Be Hacked
If you use a wireless mouse or keyboard, you could be leaving yourself open to attacks from hackers. Researchers at Bastille had discovered in January 2016 that attackers could make use of a cheap $15 antenna to sneak into your computer through a wireless mouse or keyboard dongle (receiver).
How To: 3 Easy Fixes for Delayed Gmail & Hangouts Notifications on Android
Many users across the web have reported issues with receiving notifications from the Gmail and Hangouts apps on Android. The problem is most prevalent with users running Marshmallow, and the gist is that notifications from these apps are extremely delayed or don't come through at all.
How To: Use a Venn Diagram to Solve Probability Problems
Video covering how to set up a Venn diagram. The video covers how to draw the diagram and then look at a set of data and place the data in the correct part of the Venn diagram. The sample problem is as follows.
How To: Create Bridal Mehndi Design in Minutes
Intricate designs are very common in mehendi for the dulhan, because it's her special day and she would most definitely want to amaze everyone around her.
Safe Mode Explained: How to Troubleshoot Problematic Jailbreak Tweaks on Your iPhone
Installing tweaks or themes onto your jailbroken iOS device is a pretty fun and exciting experience, but if you do it for long enough, you're bound to come across a bug that will cause your operating system to crash.
IFA 2014: LG Introduces the G Watch R
LG dropped hints of its upcoming successor to the original G Watch last week, and today at IFA 2014 they pulled the curtain off the G Watch R. For fans of Sesame Street, "R" is for "Round," and this circular design was most likely inspired by all of the buzz surrounding the Moto 360.
How To: Build an Awesome Hall Table!
How to build a Hall Table from recycled wood pallets. I love pallet furniture and this wooden pallet project is no exception. It's easy to build and costs very little money. The hall stand is made entirely from old pallets and hardwood fence palings. Hall tables are very practical and are suited for those narrow areas where a normal table would be to big. My hall table, or hall stand also includes drawers which makes it a handy spot to put your car keys or mail.
How To: Use a Tape Measure. Very Handy Tip!
How to use a tape measure so that you can write on it clearly. Tape measures are one of the most useful tools in your tool kit. Unfortunately it's difficult to write on them clearly because of its glossy surface. In this video l show you how to modify your tape measure to turn it into a really handy note pad.
How To: 10 Life Hacks That'll Make Your Life Easier & Stress-Free
Life hacks are tips and tricks to help make life easier. Shortcuts and clever workarounds for life's daily problems. Sometimes common sense isn't so obvious until you've actually seen it. In this video, I'll be sharing with you 10 life-changing hacks you can use right now, from finding your lost smartphone to sleeping better at night.
How To: Root Your Nexus 5—An Easy Guide for First-Timers
It's time. You've experimented with apps from the Play Store, you've switched your lock screen, and maybe you've taken different launchers out for a spin. If, throughout your tinkering, you've found yourself chanting, "More. More. Give me more!" then now is the time. It's time to root.
How To: Use a UDP - Flooder (LAGSWITCH!)
Welcome back My sleepless army of young hackers, Everyone uses internet, right? So for this tutorial, i'll start with the basics and slowly we'll get to the UPD Protocol.
Hack Like a Pro: How to Use Metasploit's Psexec to Hack Without Leaving Evidence
Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! It's been awhile since we did a Metasploit tutorial, and several of you have pleaded with me for more. I couldn't be happier to oblige, as it's my favorite tool. For the next several weeks, I'll intersperse some new guides that'll help expand your Metasploit skills and keep you abreast of new developments in Metasploit, so look for them in the near future.
How To: Make Pancake Syrup Turn Blue When You Shake It with This Color Changing Experiment
In this video, I will show you how to perform the color-changing, blue bottle experiment with common household products.
How To: Check or Set Program Compatibility to Run Old Software in New Version of Windows (OS)
When people upgrade their windows few software don't run on new OS. How to fix the problem? Setting program compatibility solves the issue. Watch the video we made and submitted earlier in You tube.
How To: Test Web Browser Compatibility Xara Web Designer
Xara Website Designer Tutorial learn how to test website compatibility. This website design tutorial emphasizes the importance of compatibility for end users. If your website design does not work in certain web browsers its important to address the issues before your website begins to grow larger.
How To: Play Against Very Aggressive Players
There are plenty of times when very aggressive poker players will make life difficult for you because they're always looking to put max pressure on their opponents to try and get them to fold out their medium strength hands. Knowing how to play against loose aggressive opponents is an important part of beating the games you play, especially the more aggressive online 6-max games. It’s important to know some fundamental strategies outlined in the video below. The common strategy used for each ...
How To: Help Your Dog Lose Weight
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How To: Use good etiquette on a BlackBerry, smartphone or PDA
Learn how to practice proper etiquette on a BlackBerry, smartphone or PDA. Make sure your love for your BlackBerry or other PDA device isn't making you obnoxious.
How To: Write an annotated bibliography
An annotated bibliography is very important when writing a scholastic paper or essay. In this tutorial, learn how to create an annotated bibliography, step by step.
How To: Make a lithium thionyl chloride battery
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a lithium thionyl chloride battery, which is capable of generating 2.8v with enough current to power a LED.
How To: Prevent the common cold
In this video series, our expert will give you the information you need to know to prevent the common cold. Learning how to avoid potentially exposed surfaces, and building your immune system with lots of sleep, exercise and stress reducing tips, could help you prevent colds this next cold season. Our expert will give you tips on what to eat to help your immune system, and what to do when you feel a cold symptoms coming on. These free health tips are great for anyone prone to common colds, or...
How To: Complete Continued Claim forms to maintain unemployment benefits in California
If you're an out-of-work Californian, take advantage of the benefits provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California. If you've already followed the directions for applying for unemployment insurance benefits, then there are a few more steps involved in getting and maintaining your monetary unemployment reward.
News: Apple Releases iOS 13.4 Developer Beta 3 for iPhone, Introduces First Evidence of Internet-Based 'OS Recovery' Mode
So far, iOS 13.4 hasn't been a disappointment. From new Memoji stickers, a refreshed Mail toolbar, and even the beginnings of controlling your car with your iPhone, Apple's latest iOS update is looking like a good one. That's why we're excited that Apple just released the third 13.4 developer beta today, one week after the release of the second one.
News: Apple Just Released iOS 13.4 Public Beta 1 for iPhone, Includes New Memoji Stickers & More Convenient Mail Tools
After the lackluster update that was iOS 13.3.1, we beta testers were in need of some excitement. Thankfully, Apple delivered the goods with iOS 13.4 developer beta 1, introducing fun new features like fresh Memoji stickers and a new Mail toolbar. Of course, that update was for developers only, so we public testers are thrilled that Apple just released the first public beta today.
News: 22 New Features & Changes in iOS 13.2 You Need to Know About
Apple's iOS 13 has been quite the disrupter. The initial update featured over 200 new features and changes, while its successor, iOS 13.1, brought another 22 to the mix. With the company's latest update, iOS 13.2, you'll see an extra 22 amendments on your iPhone, including new emojis, Deep Fusion on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, and Announce Messages with Siri, just to name a few.
News: Apple Just Released iOS 12.2 Developer Beta 5 for iPhone with Tiny UI Tweaks
If you're an iOS app developer, your Monday just got better; Apple just released iOS 12.2 developer beta 5 to your Software Updates today, March 11. This fifth beta includes a number of small UI changes and tweaks, and likely some degree of under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes.
How To: Elevate a Netcat Shell to a Meterpreter Session for More Power & Control
Popping a shell is often the main goal of a hacker, and it can be exciting when executed properly, but sometimes they do have their limitations. Metasploit's Meterpreter probably needs no introduction, but this powerful, dynamic payload can offer a leg up over normal shells. To prove it, we'll show how to take a normal command shell and elevate it to a Meterpreter session.
News: 7 New iOS 12.1 Features You Don't Want to Miss on Your iPhone
While there were a ton of features added in iOS 12, one that Apple had been bragging about since June was nowhere to be seen. Until now. With the iOS 12.1 update, your iPhone gets a huge feature, as well as a few smaller ones to boot.
News: 13 Reasons Not to Update Your iPhone to iOS 12 Right Away
Apple officially released iOS 12 to everyone on Sept. 17, and while the new iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will come with the software by default, you have a choice on whether or not to update your current iPhone model from iOS 11. There are a lot of tempting features to want to update right away, but there are also some compelling reasons to wait it out and install at a later time.
News: iOS 12 Beta 5 for iPhones Released to Apple Developers
Apple released the fifth developer beta for iOS 12 on Monday, July 30, only 13 days after the release of dev beta 4 and 12 days after public beta 3. Until this release, Apple kept a consistent two-week schedule for developer beta updates, so we were a little surprised to see this one drop one day early.
News: 24 Cool New Features in iOS 11.3 for iPhone
While iOS 11.3 doesn't have as many new features as iOS 11.2, there's still a lot to love about Apple's latest update for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, even if some of the best features we were expecting didn't make the cut.
News: 20 Cool New Features in iOS 11.2 for iPhone
Apple released the iOS 11.2 update for the iPhone to the masses early morning on Dec. 2, and here are all the new features and important bug fixes you need to know about.
News: How Stable Is the Galaxy S8 Oreo Update?
So you're thinking about downloading the Galaxy S8 Oreo beta, but you're not sure if it's stable enough to use. It is a beta, of course, so you might want to wait for others to give it a try. Over the past ten days I've used the Galaxy S8+ running Android Oreo as my daily driver, running down the best new features. Let's take a look at the bugs, the performance, and the battery life.
How To: Use SecGen to Generate a Random Vulnerable Machine
Recently, I ran across SecGen, a project which allows a user to create random vulnerable machines. I absolutely love vulnerable machines, since a vulnerable VM is a safe and legal way to practice hacking tactics, test out new tools, and exercise your puzzle-solving skills.
News: Our Communities Are Now More Likely Than Hospitals to Give Kids Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Antibiotic-resistant infections that usually occur only in hospital settings are spreading in communities, increasing hospital stays—and danger—for young children.
News: Avoid Unnecessary Childhood Surgery by Considering Antibiotics First for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
A new study confirms that antibiotics can prevent surgical intervention if your child's appendix becomes inflamed, potentially saving his or her life.