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Build Digital Commonplace Software

The idea of a digital commonplace system has not escaped people. In fact, a number of companies / service providers have actually tried to deliver a solution using their own technology – Evernote being the most recognizable.

The problem with the current attempts at providing a “digital” commonplace is they are just taking the “note” taking aspect of a “commonplace book” and applying it to the digital medium. You’re essentially able to store more information in a variety of different ways, stored in a “cloud” server online.

There’s nothing wrong with this, but a “real” digital commonplace needs more than just notes. We have the capacity – and potential – to create something truly remarkable… and people mostly don’t see it. For this reason, I have committed to explaining how a “digital” commonplace should work…

  1. Systems
    By far the most important element to a digital commonplace system is the way it’s able to manage systems (rather than just notes). Specifically, by having an interface through which a user’s data is able to be
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5G Ready to Arrive

5G is the 5th Cellular Technology Generation – the G stands as the generation, which follows, the 4G standard that was introduced in 2010. In December 2017, a formal standard was established which lays specification for 5G. So, 5G, when it is about the download and upload speed, will surpass 4G standards by 100 times. Further with 5G, there will be less latency problem existing currently in the network. 5G results will be faster, and the connectivity will be more reliable which will advance the next coming technology.

Implication of the 5G evolution

  • IoT & Autonomous Cars

With the evolution of 5G, the autonomous cars will be more safe, enjoyable, and efficient. 5G has low latency which will allow the autonomous cars to be closely linked with other connected devices, like smart city infrastructure – traffic lights, etc. 5G will simplify the stress we are currently putting on 4G networks with the increasing number of connected devices. IoT will be much more fast and dynamic as there will

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Choose a Gaming Processor

It’s not all about getting the latest CPU

Don’t be taken in by all the sales hype, the very latest processor may not necessarily be the best gaming CPU for you. Look at the performance requirements of the games that you want to play and base your selection of processor on that, rather than what is the latest big thing to hit the market.

Save some of your money for the other important components

You will naturally want to get the best gaming CPU that you can afford, but don’t spend so much money on it that you have to go too cheap on the other components. Very often, once you reach a certain standard of processor, you don’t gain a lot more by going up to the next level, so just get a CPU that will meet your requirements, and then you can save your money to buy other high quality components.

Which manufacturer?

The main two manufacturers to consider are the two that

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Know How to Look for the Best WordPress Hosting for You

If you are an individual, who has spent countless time in finding the best system for your new website, this article can help you.

Those people who have purchased domains just now are not able to find the right web hosting services, as there are numerous options in front of them today. Even there are, so many types of hosting services available in the market these days, however, Hosting Raja’s hosting is earning a lot of popularity. This is because of the alluring benefits and features offered by this hosting service to its users. Their packages will find the right niche that suits your website and help you to obtain a hassle-free hosting service. As mentioned above, there are thousands of hosting providers operating in the market today. So, it is advised to do prior research properly and find the right option that suits your needs and budget when opting for a service.

Below mentioned are some of the important aspects that you should keep in your mind when looking for WordPress hosting services:

Server requirements:

Before you choose a web hosting server it is very essential for you to

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How to Avoid Being Hacked

First you log in with user name and password (we’ll get to choosing smart passwords in Part 3) to your Gmail account. There should be an avatar in a circle near the upper-left hand corner of the window. Maybe it’s even a photo of you. Click on it and you’ll see “My Account.” (Incidentally, this changes every couple of years) On the new window that opens up, click on “Sign-in & security.” Click on “2-Step Verification,” then on “Get Started.” Time to enter your username and password again. Enter a phone number and click on whether you want to receive a text or a phone call. Then you magically get a text or phone call with a 6-digit verification code. Type it in and select the option to turn on 2-step verification. It’s that easy. Okay, it’s several steps, but not that hard.

It may be that you prefer to collect your Gmail with some other app, like Outlook, rather than using a browser to go to the Gmail page for your mail. If so, it may be that once you’ve turned on two-step verification, your Outlook (or other app) keeps telling you that you have the

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Norton Family Parental Control

The setup process is streamlined and straightforward, and the product works well with any OS, including Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, and 10), Android (4 and later), and iOS (9 or later). The features of Norton Family features are all controlled from an intuitive dashboard.

The Time Supervision feature allows you to keep track of how much time your kids spend on their PCs and devices. Help them foster healthy habits by limiting the number of hours a day they can spend on each device. With Instant Lock, you can help them take breaks. Just enter the PIN to unlock the devices. However, even during lock mode, children and parents can still contact each other.

Literally everything your kids do online can be supervised with Norton Family Parental Control: texting, social media posting, web surfing, and more. Since you likely won’t have time to look over everything, you can still get a general idea of what types of content your children are consuming, as it is all sorted into broad genres like “Shopping”, “Gaming”, “Online Chat”, “News”, “Mature Content”, and so forth. The way it is setup allows you to still have an idea of

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Norton Security Deluxe

Cyber criminals and identity thieves are becoming more and more sophisticated and traditional anti-virus programs aren’t always enough. It’s essential that you have as many resources as possible when it comes to protecting your business or home from all sorts of cyber threats. The more connected you are, the more private and personal information is out there. If you are running a business, you have to keep not only your own personal data protected, but that of your customers, employees, and associates.

Get Norton Security Deluxe and have a peace of mind. It is an award-winning company that offers a solution for smartphones, PCs, and tablets regardless of the operating system. Get protection for Windows 10, previous versions of Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

The protection is always up-to-date to defend against all threats, including the newest. Keep in mind that if you already have a subscription with Norton for older products, the old subscription days don’t get added to the new one, so it’s best to wait until the existing one is about to expire to activate the new one.

The detection engine used to scan for and eliminate malware performs nearly perfectly in

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Logitech Computer Speakers

Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Computer Speakers

Manufacturers Description: Crank up the audio on your PC with this 2.1-channel computer speaker system and enjoy clean, crisp, consistent sound from your games, music, and more. The Logitech X-230’s high-tech subwoofer adjusts itself dynamically to deliver distortion-free bass, while the two wall-mountable satellite speakers use Logitech’s patented FDD2 technology to eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs. The result: a clear, uniform sound field without the “hot spots” and inconsistency of other dual-driver satellites.

Features:

  • 32 watts total power (6 watts x 2, plus 20-watt subwoofer)
  • Frequency Directed Dual Driver (FDD2) satellite technology produces a uniform sound field for full, rich sound
  • Dynamic, real-time bass equalization maximizes bass response while minimizing distortion
  • Ported subwoofer design displaces more air for deeper bass
  • Headphone jack enables private listening
  • Master volume and subwoofer level controls placed for quick, convenient access
  • Satellite speaker stands rotate for easy wall-mounting

Price: $50

Value Rating: 9.5 / 10 – This computer speaker system sounds better than some speakers that are $100+ with at least 50 watts of power. It has great crisp sound

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Protect Passwords Properly

Do’s

  1. Use long complex passwords.
  2. Generate and use random passwords yourself.
  3. Keep your passwords in an isolated safe file. Write if you want. Even better is to spend a few bucks to have a dedicated drive, USB etc.
  4. Use limited login attempts at all the allowed institutions. It basically means after 3 or 2 or 4 (whatever the set number is) unsuccessful log in attempts, your account will be automatically disabled and you will have to go either personally or call to prove your ID and then get your account reinstated. It seems annoying in the beginning but it is a great tool to protect your ID in the long run.
  5. Answer security questions in a non traditional manner. Example; Name of the first dog. Traditional answer: whisky. Non traditional answer: Ihadnodog.
  6. Always keep the current back up out of your computer such as in a USB drive.
  7. Many experts suggest to use copy+paste rather than typing in the web forms, so follow it when you are logging in.
  8. Have a real complex master password for any file that you might be using to store and protect your sensitive information
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Save Money With Cheap Computers

For the average computer user you really wont need anything more that a basic computer package. You see most people use there PC to do Internet, email, word processing, and a few other basic tasks. Running these sorts of applications don’t require much computer power.

Now of days just about any new machine that you can buy will handle those sorts of tasks with ease. Even a machine for $500 or less will get the job done. Many of these sub $500 dollar PC’s even come with 1 year warranties. You cant go wrong with a deal like that!

I know many of you are probably thinking; “What if you do more then just those basic tasks?”

You should still be able to get a very affordable computer. Expect to pay up to a thousand if you would like to take on some digital pictures and video. This type of work will require bigger hard drives, more CPU power, and gobs of memory. You should be able to get a machine that can handle these tasks for $1000 and maybe even less.

Here are some specs of you should be able to get in

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AngularJS Techniques

AngularJS is a Javascript MVC framework created by Google to build properly architectured and maintenable web applications.

AngularJS takes another approach. It attempts to minimize the impedance mismatch between document centric HTML and what an application needs by creating new HTML constructs. AngularJS teaches the browser new syntax through a construct we call directives. Examples include:

Data binding, as in {{}}.
DOM control structures for repeating, showing and hiding DOM fragments.
Support for forms and form validation.
Attaching new behavior to DOM elements, such as DOM event handling.
Grouping of HTML into reusable components.

AngularJS is a MVC framework that defines numerous concepts to properly organize our web application. Our application is defined with modules that can depend from one to the others. It enhances HTML by attaching directives to your pages with new attributes or tags and expressions in order to define very powerful templates directly in your HTML. It also encapsulates the behavior of your application in controllers which are instanciated thanks to dependency injection. Thanks to the use of dependency injection, AngularJS helps you structure and test your Javascript code very easily. Finally, utility code can easily be factorized into services that

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Developing Awesome Mobile Apps

Test your product

Once you are done with an app, you shouldn’t launch it unless you have passed it through important tests. So, it’s a good idea to use a good tool for testing purpose.

Motivate your users

While it’s better for you to get motivated, make sure you motivate your users as well. What you need to do is find out what motivates them the most. This way you can have a solid base for making an awesome user experience with your apps.

Consider offline experience

Know that some apps offer great benefits even if the user is offline. For instance, popular apps like Evernote and WorkFlowy work great even without the access to the Internet.

The point is that this is the design practice that today’s developers should aim at. In other words, the applications should provide value even if the user doesn’t have access to the web.

Make it easy to use

Although 50% of citizens of the USA own mobile phones, know that not all of them know how to use their phones in the best way possible. Most of them are not expert users. So,

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Emerging Technologies Among Java Developers

  1. 1) Unit Testing:
    In the event that you need to improve as an engineer, at that point you should take a shot at your unit testing aptitudes. What’s more, not simply unit testing, but rather robotized testing? This likewise incorporates combination testing. You can learn JUnit 5 and other propel unit testing libraries like Mockito, Power Mock, Cucumber, and Robot to take your unit testing expertise to next level. Mockito is extremely effective and enables you to compose a unit test for complex classes by taunting conditions and simply concentrating on the items under test. In the event that you an apprentice in unit testing and need to learn it, you should gear up and work harder to compete your rivals.
  2. 2) Big Data and Java EE 8:
    Big data has been a very trendy and encouraging field in the Software industry for the last 3 years. Plenty of jobs wait for the one who is comfortable with Big Data. This has been among top 10 technologies for the java developers. Many new features come with Java EE 8. Servlet 4.0 with support of http://2, new and improved JSON building and processing, improved CDI and Restful web
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