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Even people with very little technical knowledge about Microsoft Windows Operating System would have noticed that partitions on a Windows PC start with C: Drive. Have you ever wondered why this is so? Why the first partition is not named A: or B: by default? Why Windows automatically assigns the first and primary partition as Drive C: by default? Well, …

Windows 7 has been one of the most popular and stable operatingsystemsdeveloped by Microsoft. Windows 7 offers a high level of customization and bug-free operation, which is why users like it so much. Some users are so hooked to Windows 7 that they do not even want to upgrade to Windows 10. However, in view of new and emerging security …

Even when new security systems are being deployed, hackers always seem to be a step ahead. This is evident in the hundreds of cyber-attacks and data breaches that occurred this year. To make you aware of the potential risks, let’s take a look at some of the biggest hacker attacks of 2018. Grid hacking: It has been reported that Russian …

Technology is moving ahead at an accelerated pace and transforming our lives like never before. New innovations and products are being created every year, all of which aim to improve our everyday experiences. Here’s a brief overview of 5 of the most promising tech innovations in 2018 that are expected to make an impact on all of us in the …

Foldable phone concept has already been unveiled at Samsung Developer Conference and these futuristic devices are expected to be mass produced quite soon. If Samsung has done it, it’s likely that other mobile phone manufacturers will also be looking to tap this market. There’s huge potential as flexible display market is currently valued at around $2 billion. This is expected …

What started as a simple initiative to identify email spam has now transformed into a notable startup success story. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cloudflare continues to work on its primary goal, i.e. to help build a better and safer internet. It offers wide ranging services that seek to boost performance, reliability and security of websites and …

Despite the controversies, WhatsApp has emerged as a useful communication tool for millions of people. However, some of its default features can be irritating for users. One such default setting is the automatic backup of chats, which can be quite troubling at times. Just when you are focusing on something important, the automatic backup starts and your internet slows down …

If you notice that your PC has been acting a bit weird, it may have become infected with malicious software. Irrespective of whether the infection is partial or full, it’s always best to clean your PC using anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Here are some common symptoms that can help you identify that your PC has been infected with a malware. …

Modern web browsers—Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Safari—do a lot more than just load websites. All of these have a “store” where you can download and install extensions (or add-ons) that will boost productivity, enhance your multimedia experience and even safeguard your privacy online Ashutosh Desai & Savio D’Souza | TNN Unlike Mac/PC software, extensions do not …

As mobile phone manufacturers race to outdo each other, the risk of defects and bugs has increased significantly. One of the most common defects noticed in recent times is the instance of mobile phones catching fire. Such cases are usually associated with an overheated battery, but other reasons can also be responsible for mobile phones going up in flames or …