fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about cyber safety, artificial intelligence, dystopian futures and our everyday gadgets.
Why a Chromebook is better than any Windows laptop?
Acquiring a new computer is not an easy task. Between checking the price, the hardware power, etc. You can quickly go back on an entire odyssey. However, today we are going to talk about why a Chromebook is better than any Windows laptop.
Deepak GuptaPublished 4 years ago in 01Sorry, Dave, I Can't Do That!
I will preface this by saying that I have been in IT my entire career. I love innovation and new technology. But where do we draw the line? When do we acknowledge that technology is stealing our humanity?
Chantal SpurgeonPublished 4 years ago in 01Why Microsoft Allow Cracked Software?
You must have often wondered why Microsoft does not stop piracy? Microsoft can stop piracy in a minute if it wants. If people use cracked Windows operating system then how much will Microsoft lose but still Microsoft company does not stop piracy.
Rushi PatelPublished 4 years ago in 01The health impact of smart homes
Smart Homes are supposed to save us money and make life easier by automating some day to day tasks, but is this impacting our health? Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular, allowing us to control the lights with our voices and set the thermostat whilst on holiday or before you get home from work. Doing this can also save you money because you will no longer forget to turn your lights off and some thermostats even adapt to your routine to help save you money (namely the Google Nest learning thermostat).
Scott HickmanPublished 4 years ago in 01Myths debunked: the notorious black box
Many young drivers will be familiar with the idea of a telematics box, or more commonly known as a black box — and it might even be a phrase that they’ve dreaded hearing when said by a parental figure. The role of a black box is to monitor driving habits, and they are especially popular amongst newly qualified drivers for the reason that they provide data which may help to eventually lower insurance costs by promoting safer driving.
Jake HolyoakPublished 4 years ago in 01Automation & Technology: Driving Factors Behind a Green Future
What we are looking at isn’t just an ambitious goal, it’s a worldwide business imperative. Over the past decade we have seen a major shift in regard to social conscience twinned with a sense of responsibility towards the environment. The underlying question facing everyone in the modern world is ‘Am I doing right by the world?’.
Natasha ChristouPublished 4 years ago in 01Here's why it's ridiculous to link COVID-19 outbreak to 5G antennas
It is safe to say that the year 2020 has set off with a rough start. It wasn't even here when a new type of virus called COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, emerged in a Chinese province Wuhan. In just a few months in, the virus has already infected more than 1.5 million people and killed more than 120,000.
Becka MaisuradzePublished 4 years ago in 01The 999 Phone Charging Myth: A Silly Semi-Myth Indeed
You may not have heard of this myth, but Wikipedia has already summed it up rather succinctly: "The 999 phone charging myth is an urban myth which claims that if a mobile phone has low battery then dialing 999 (or any regional emergency number) charges the phone so it has more power." They add, "This was confirmed as a myth by several British police forces who publicly cited the dangers of making such calls."
Wade WainioPublished 4 years ago in 01Tech Topics that High School Students Should Learn
Living in this era we all are more or less aware of how much we useful and now necessary is having knowledge of technology and information. It is everywhere we see around us and therefore is crucial for all people and especially students to learn the benefits of technology and make them skillful in this area. The internet can be really helpful in developing knowledge of technical related issues. Some of the most basic and the absolute things that all students should know will be discussed below in the article.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in 01Everything You Need to Know About Feature Flags
Feature flags can seem both easy to use and very complex. Their basic concept is pretty straightforward, but feature flags can be very powerful tools and using them correctly takes skill. Here’s everything you need to know about feature flags.
Tobias GillotPublished 5 years ago in 01Interesting Facts You Never Knew About Smart Homes
Smart Homes are the latest advancement in home automation. This technology is quickly making a name for itself. Here are a few facts about smart homes that you have never heard of.
Stefan AteljevicPublished 5 years ago in 01Is Technology Limiting Creativity?
As of the date of publication, I stand as 18 years young. As an individual who has been immersed in the world of technology since birth, one may think that modern technology has no negative implications on society. However, the questions revolving around me have usually been if the future generations will lose sight of what to create, opposed to what has been created for us. Is it a tool to help us expand ourselves? As theorized by the late Canadian professor and philosopher, Marshall McLuhan, technology is but an extension of some form of human quality. This can be applied to the wheel as an extension of our feet, a book being the extension of our thoughts or social media as an extension of our voice. However, some believe that the rapid growth of technology has led ourselves to become dependant on it. To dispute the creativity of wonderful artists who use modern technology as a platform would be pure ignorance, but what of those who choose to only live vicariously through those who act, experiencing their creations instead of creating themselves?