Multimedia Mania: Windows Media Player Turns 30 30 years ago, Microsoft introduced the first version of Windows Media Player—then just called “Media Player”—as part of “Windows 3.0 with Multimedia Extensions.” Since then, it’s morphed and changed dramatically over time. Here’s a look at its history.
Read moreWhat Is a Semiconductor, and Why Is There a Shortage? They’re everywhere on the tech news nowadays, but what exactly are “semiconductors,” and why is there a shortage of them in 2021? We explain this important material and how its supply can affect all kinds of electronics.
Read moreWhat Is a Capture Card, and Do You Need One? If you’re thinking about live video game streaming on Twitch or YouTube, you might wonder whether you need a capture card. The quick answer is easy: For streaming from a console like a PlayStation or Xbox via a PC, yes, you do. For streaming PC gameplay, the answer is generally […]
Read moreThe Best Secure Web Browsers for Mac Not Named Safari Are you looking for an Apple Safari alternative on Mac? These secure web browsers for Mac are each worth considering and each one is free.
Read moreWhat Is Bluetooth? Bluetooth: You’ve probably seen it on your smartphone, tablet, Mac, or PC, and you might know it has something to do with wireless communications or peripherals. But what is Bluetooth—and is it similar to Wi-Fi? We’ll explain.
Read moreWi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-FI 6E: Here’s the difference in three minutes Wi-Fi 6 is the fastest version of Wi-Fi yet, but now, Wi-Fi 6E wants to take it to a whole new level. Here’s what you need to know.
Read moreGoogle Search rival DuckDuckGo: What to know about the private search engine – CNET DuckDuckGo calls itself a Google Search alternative, standing between online trackers and your personal information. Here’s how it works.
Read moreWhy Should You Use Open-Source Software? Open-source software is something you’ve likely come across on the internet, commonly made by smaller development teams as free alternatives to popular programs. But this goes much further than price—open-source programs offer a lot of other positives that make them worth using.
Read moreApple’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: What Are the Differences? Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan.
Read moreWhat Is Encryption, and How Does It Work? If you write something down that is important, private, or sensitive you might worry that someone else is going to read it. If you need to give it to a messenger to take to another person, the risk of the wrong people reading that message increases. Encryption changes the composition of a […]
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