Of course, if it were a perfect form of currency, it would have become the standard by now. But it hasn't. Wanna know why? The story begins with the advent of agriculture, when humans had settled down under groups as units called villages, over 10,000 years ago.
Welcome back, my greenhorn hackers! As all you know by now, I'm loving this new show, Mr. Robot. Among the many things going for this innovative and captivating program is the realism of the hacking. I am using this series titled "The Hacks of Mr. Robot" to demonstrate the hacks that are used on this program.
If you took a big step back and really looked at the world, you'd see how downright silly our nations look when they put up fences to separate themselves from one another. Creatures big and small roam free while respecting each other's space, but humans create borders and physical barriers to delineate their cultures.
By now, nearly everyone with any type of media access is aware that Sony Pictures Entertainment was hacked on November 24th. Although there can be many interpretations and lessons drawn from this audacious act, there is one indisputable conclusion: it and its ripples across the globe underlines how important hacking has become in our all-digital 21st century. As I have emphasized so many times in this column, hacking is the discipline of the future. From cybercrime to cyber intelligence to cy...
Welcome back, my aspiring hackers and those who want to catch my aspiring hackers! As most of you know, this series on digital forensics is inspired by the motivation to keep all of you all out of custody. The more you know about the techniques used by law enforcement and forensic investigators, the better you can evade them.
Whether it's spotty data coverage, bad customer service, or a high monthly bill, at some point many of us consider changing carriers. The problem is, we often don't want or need to change our devices. Since it's now legal to unlock devices to bring to new carriers, getting devices switched over is doable, but it's pain going into carrier stores and dealing with their constant upselling.
Ever since the much-lauded effects of the Mediterranean diet became widely known, people have been buying olive oil by the gallon. A diet that prevents heart disease, is based on fresh, seasonal foods, and includes a tasty as hell fat like olive oil? Duh—that's a no-brainer.
Unwanted advertising is everywhere. Annoying pop-up ads, overly loud late night commercials, spam...it never ends. And before spam, there was junk mail. Junk mail is even worse because unlike TV commercials and internet ads, it's physical. You can't just delete or ignore it—and it's an awful waste of paper. So what can you do about it?
Caller ID is great to have, but there are certain situations where you don't want the person you're calling to have your number. People who sometimes use their personal phones for work may not want clients knowing where to reach them outside of work, and anytime you're dealing with Craigslist, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Imagine… being able to watch television on your PC. And imagine being able to stop, pause and record those television shows. Well, in Windows 7 it's totally possible. This video shows you the possibilities of Windows Media Center.
Learn how to downgrade and install Windows XP from Vista. You will need a Windows XP disc, a computer, and CD/DVD drive, backup of all files. Be sure to backup all the data before doing this Windows XP will not save your files. Insert your Windows Up disc. Then in the screenGo to devices->CD/DVD devices->Host drive D.Make sure your computer sees the disc. From start menuGo to computer->CD drive D from devices with removable storage. And select run setup.exeThen vista will die and restart your...
Show your antique porcelain and pottery a little TLC. Spruce up your favorite antiques with these safe cleaning techniques. Remove the dirt and let the beauty of porcelain and history shine through. Just because your pottery is old, doesn’t mean in needs to look like it came out of a tomb.
What is a cataract? A cataract is the clouding of that internal lens of the eye which is normally clear. That internal lens helps focus light as it comes through the pupil that when a lens starts becoming a little cloudy, patients sometimes complain that their vision seems a little foggy. There are certain risk behaviors that you can avoid to reduce the risk of getting cataracts. Get professional tips and advice on cataracts in this medical how-to video.
A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can own, but the price for a CNC machine on the market is way more than the average hobbyist is willing to spend. You can build your own CNC with very basic tools, little knowledge of machinery, mechanics, or electronics, but be warned, these machines are inherently dangerous, so wear the proper protection and use common sense. At the very least, read the instructions and precautions on every tool you use.
Blueberries are a healthy nutritious fruit that you can plant and harvest yourself. Learn some tips for growing a blueberry bush from a professional organic gardener in this free video series.
Organic parsley gardening can be a fun and healthy source of nutrition if you know the right gardening procedures. Learn some tips for growing organic parsley from a professional organic gardener in this free video series.
Installing a new door knob is a simple home repair task. Learn how to install a new door knob with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video series.
Have a door that is uneven and hitting the floor when opened? Adjust an uneven door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video series.
A home air conditioner is nearly as vital as the electricity that powers it. Learn how to replace a home air conditioning unit with tips from a professional HVAC technician in this free home improvement video series.
Kung fu is an ancient Chinese martial art that requires balance, stability and strength. Learn a few kung fu stances and improve your martial arts mechanics from a professional kung fu instructor in this free video series.
Tai Chi is a meditative practice that helps to relieve the body of stress while centering the mind and soul. Learn about various movements and postures utilized in Tai Chi from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free video series.
Tai Chi is a meditative practice that helps to relieve the body of stress while centering the mind and soul. Learn about various stretches and positions utilized in Tai Chi from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free video series.
Practice the violin the Ivan Galamian way to become a better player. Learn intonation and bowing exercises for violin in this free series of violin lesson videos from a professional violinist.
A professional musician shows how to play minor seventh chords on the saxophone, plus gives tips on how to extend the chords to higher and lower octaves and how to use them in melodies, chord progressions, and jazz improvisations, in this free music lesson video series.
A DJ is nothing without a properly set up mixer. Learn how to set up a mixer from a professional DJ in this free music video.
DJ scratching is a skill that requires practice and research. Learn advanced scratches and fader controls to keep the party going in this free DJ lesson from a professional musician.
The drum set is a fun musical instrument to play, which requires skill, rhythm and style. Learn a few exercises for the train drum beat pattern from a professional drum teacher in this free video series.
Outdoor photography is about cropping scenes and getting natural light on the products or models you're shooting. Learn how to shoot photographs outdoors from a professional photographer in this free photography video series.
How to play the song 'Booty' by Erykah Badu on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series.
How to do some beginner drum exercises; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play steel pan drums; get professional tips and advice from an expert drummer on playing steel percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series.
Guitar effects pedals are useful for tweaking and enhancing the sound of your guitar tone. Learn more about effects pedals from a professional musician in this free video series.
Have you ever heard a song on the radio and thought, "I'd really like to write my own song?" Well, you can. Learn how to write a song from a professional artist in this free music video series.
Cheer stunting is the acrobatic part of a cheerleading performance, including preps, cradles, flies, and extensions. Learn cheer stunting positions from a professional cheer team in this free cheerleading video series.
You will hear a million speeches and presentations in your life. It is helpful to know criteria for evaluating them beyond whether or not you liked it. Learn how to evaluate speeches from a professional speaker and communications instructor in this free public speaking video series.
Would you like your next speech to be remembered and acted upon by your audience? Learn how to give a conversational speech from professional public speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free video series.
Compliance gaining and resisting is basically getting people to do what you want them to do and not doing what others want you to do. Learn how to gain and resist compliance in this free video series from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin.
Improve your tennis doubles game with these easy tips! Learn tips and techniques to become a better doubles tennis player in these free tennis lesson videos from a professional coach.
headlights are important components for enhancing night time visibility and preventing accidents. Learn to restore car headlights from a professional mechanic in this free video series.
Keep a car in top running condition during the winter by taking a few easy steps. Learn how to winterize a car in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.