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Who Invented the Computer?

The question of who invented the computer is a subjective one. The earliest recorded usage of the word was in 1613. A computer was simply a person who completed calculations, such as a clerk or an accountant. This term was still in regular use...

Author: Trey Williams

Saturday, November 30, 2019

What Happens When a Site I Use Gets Hacked?

When the security of the website you use gets breached, it means that a malicious intruder has gained access to sensitive data. This leaves your information vulnerable to theft or misuse.

Author: Ian Musyoka

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

My Computer Can't Find the Hard Drive

The first two places you can check for a hard drive is in the Disk Management, and File Explorer tools. It is likely the hard drive may not appear in both or a single location. But for both cases, straightforward solutions are available. First, tr...

Author: Njuguna Eunice

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

What Is the Difference Between POP3 and IMAP?

POP3 and IMAP are the two most popular email protocols. They both allow users to receive and send emails, however, they are not new technologies. POP came into existence in the year 1984 and IMAP only two later in the year 1986.

Author: Cate Greff

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Why Is My Printer Not Connecting To My Computer

1. Always start by checking connections and cables are fully secured and that everything is powered on. 2. Look in your Devices panel to see if your printer is visible...

Author: Trey Williams

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Why Do Computers use Binary Numbers?

The binary numbering system is used in computing and electronics because it’s the simplest counting method available. The binary numbering system is used to code everything from memory to images on the screen and is the basis for the storage and tran

Author: Trey Williams

Thursday, October 10, 2019

How Do You Take A Screenshot in Windows 10

Taking screenshots is one of those things that you either do all the time, or never at all. But with IT departments becoming ever more remote and online information prone to becoming out of date or disappearing so quickly, being able to save a perman

Author: Trey Williams

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

What Is a Processor Core

The processor core is the part of the CPU that does the actual processing. It’s the brain of your computer and is responsible for making everything happen. Originally, processors only had one core so there was no reason to differentiate between the t

Author: Trey Williams

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

How Do I Download or Save a YouTube Video to My Computer?

There are third-party apps, browser extensions, websites of all kinds are available to help you download your favorite videos. These features allow you to keep downloaded items offline for as long as you want. Moreover, most of them are free!

Author: Delilah Daut

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

How Do I Know If I Have a Virus on My Laptop or Desktop Computer

The symptoms of a virus will depend on what that virus has been designed to do, but there are also certain things to look out for that are typical of this type of malware. -Noticeably slower or poorer performance -Browser redirections and un...

Author: Trey Williams

Tuesday, October 1, 2019