It seems like every time you log onto a social media site, you see hoards of advertisements from online shops you never heard of. With all of the exciting promotions and bargains, it’s certainly tempting to take advantage of the deals. But who is taking advantage of who? Dropshipping sites are increasingly popular: you’ve probably already […]
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In an attempt to change the fact that contemporary violin making is “more based on tradition than understanding,” a team of researchers in Italy have developed something rather useful. Introducing a Data-Driven Approach to Making Violins Sebastian Gonzalez, Davide Salvi, Daniel Baeza, Fabio Antonacci, and Augusto Sarti from Italian university Politecnico Di Milano (Polytechnic University of […]
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You’ve probably seen advertisements for apps that offer to pay you just for playing games on your phone. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Let’s take a look at how these Get Paid to Play (GPT-Play) apps really work and what you as a user stand to gain or lose by using them. How […]
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A distant future involving robotic package deliveries is now very much a reality. Advances in robotics, GPS tracking, automation, and navigation now mean you might not find a delivery person at your door with your package. You might find a delivery robot instead. With semi-autonomous robots beginning to enter the world, here’s a look at […]
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Like most operating systems, your Mac comes loaded with a handful of default apps that cover all kinds of use cases: office work, web browsing, email, tasks, navigation, photo management, music, and much more. While Apple has generally done a great job in naming these apps, you may still be confused by what they do […]
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When working in VirtualBox, you may have seen a prompt or noticed a reference to Guest Additions. But what are Guest Additions, and should you use them? Let’s take a look at what VirtualBox’s Guest Additions do, why you should install them, and how to activate them. What Are Guest Additions in VirtualBox? The VirtualBox […]
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