The seek time is the time it takes a specific part of a hardware’s mechanics to locate a particular piece of information on a storage device. This value is typically expressed in milliseconds (ms), where a smaller value indicates a faster seek time. What seek time is not is the total amount of time it takes to copy a file to another hard drive, download data from the internet, burn something to a disc, etc....
Playing together with friends is an amazing thing to do at weekends, especially when holidays are near. There are three ways to play with friends, first direct online, second through LAN multiplayer and third is Co-op where two players can play together on a single console. However, all these three primary features of playing games together require a complete game and console support. For example games like Luigi’s Mansion 3 comes with in-built Co-op on Nintendo Switch, here two players with separate Joy-Con controllers can play controlling Luigi and Gooigi....
The RGB (red, green, blue) color model is the most popular way to mix and create colors. If you deal with commercial printers, you know about CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, key). You might have noticed HSV (hue, saturation, value) in the color picker of your graphics software. These are schemes that describe the way colors combine to create the spectrum we see. Unlike RGB and CMYK, which use primary colors, HSV is closer to how humans perceive color....
The Windows 10 Anniversary update is finally here with a lot of improvements and new features. Since the November update Microsoft has made substantial changes to the OS. If you are not a Windows insider and this is your first time installing the update, here are all the important changes and new features you get in this update. Changes to the Start Menu The first change you will notice is the slightly redesigned Start Menu....
So you forgot your Windows 7 password? Hey, it happens. We’re supposed to make strong passwords so they’re difficult to guess, but sometimes we make them so complicated that we forget them ourselves. Try one of several ways to find your Windows 7 login password that has somehow slipped your mind. As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10 or Windows 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support....
It may be hard to tell if someone has hacked your Yahoo Mail account, but you can look for several warning signs. You should be especially watchful if you hear about a widespread data breach that may have revealed your password or login info. When you suspect your Yahoo email is hacked or compromised, it’s important to act quickly to secure your data. How to Know if Your Yahoo Mail Is Hacked It won’t always be obvious that someone has gained access to your email and its information, and that’s by design....
A hidden network is a wireless network configured not to broadcast its network name (SSID). That means it’s effectively hidden unless you know where to look, as it won’t show up alongside other networks. What Is a Hidden Network Used For? In the past, users frequently created hidden networks to add an extra layer of security because no one could see they existed. In reality, it doesn’t add much protection, and most users should have secure passwords in place instead....
With the Christmas holidays coming closer, there’s a variety of options you can choose to gift gamers. That being said, Steam Gift cards can be a perfect choice to gift a dedicated player. You can either gift them a digital or a physical version of these gift cards to redeem on Steam. But where to buy these gift cards from? Check out our guide on where to buy Steam Gift Cards and which shops sell them to find out....
Another week, another bunch of crooks robbing an Apple Store, this time in Santa Rosa, California. Good luck selling that haul! Key Takeaways Apple Stores might look like a honeypot for shoplifters, but they have invisible protections. Apple Stores make more money per square foot than any other retailer. The stores feel more like coffee bars than retail spaces. Apple stores are amazingly open, inviting, and easy to use. You can walk in at any time and start trying things out, without having to ask a surly store clerk to take the sole demo unit out of the locked display case....
Ghost of Tsushima became one of the most well-received games in the world by both critics & users. It also managed to sell almost 10 million copies by this year. Being one of the fastest-selling games published by SIE, many PC players are awaiting a port release on Windows. So today let’s see what we know about when will Ghost of Tsushima be on PC as per Reddit & other leaks (with minimum & recommended PC requirements speculation)....
Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 18356.53 as update KB4495666 for devices in any ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the first quality update rolling out since the final version of May 2019 Update became available in the Release Preview ring for testers. After installing the update KB4495666 on your computer running the build 18356.30, the version number will bump to build 18356.53, and according to the company, this is just a monthly security update part of the April 2019 Patch Tuesday....
Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones, but the operating system is only available on small set of low-end phones. So, if you can’t install Windows 10 in your phone or you’re just curious of all the features included in this preview version of the operating system, you can watch Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore walkthrough all the new features in the latest build. The Microsoft’s demo video uploaded to YouTube highlights the following features:...
Microsoft will officially end the support of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The retirement date is for Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education. The operating system will likely be replaced with Windows 11. Windows 10 will officially reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. When Microsoft first announced Windows 10 back in 2015, the company touted it as the last version of Windows. However, the lifecycle page now states that the company will “continue to support at least one Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel until October 14, 2025,” for the Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Educations versions, indicating that the days of the operating system are numbered....
Outside the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now releasing update KB4550945 to fix a slew of problems with desktops and laptops running the Windows 10 version 1909 and 1903. KB4550945 bumps the version number to build 18362.815 and 18363.815 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the company, the update fixes problem that causes Windows Update to stop responding when checking for updates. In addition, this update addresses printing, notifications, and gaming problems as well as an issue that prevents certain apps from opening after an upgrade....
Windows 10 20H2 receives the non-security update KB5003214. The update is available for devices in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Update KB5003214 adds support for the “.hif” extension for HEIF images and fixes a bunch of bugs. Starting May 25, the update KB5003214 is available for the stable version of 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. Microsoft has released the update KB5003214 for Windows 10 20H2 in the Beta and Release Preview channels as well as in the stable channel for versions 20H2 and 21H1....
Windows 10 computers come with a security feature called Windows Defender Security Center, which offers protection against viruses, spyware, and malware. Let’s take a look at what the Center has to offer, how to access it, and go over a few of its key features. What is the Windows Defender Security Center? Your computer’s primary line of defense against malware and viruses is the Windows Defender Security Center. Once you install third-party antivirus software, the Center becomes secondary....
After several preview iterations, the Windows Terminal version 1.0 app is now available for download through the Microsoft Store, or from GitHub. The Windows Terminal is the new app designed to be the primary command line experience to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux on Windows 10. Although this is the first official release, the app packs a lot of features to improve your command line workflow and a wide range of customization settings....
Our list of all-new Roblox YoYo Simulator Codes will help you to get free in-game rewards. New codes will be coming to the game soon, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back later for the latest updates. Use these free rewards to level up and progress much faster in the game. So without any further ado, let’s jump right into it. These codes are working as of December 26, 2022, when we checked....
Splitgate early access initially came out back in May 2019. But now the game shot up in popularity and everyone is talking about it and playing it all over the gaming community. Today we will look into what’s so special about this game, why is the Splitgate so popular again, and blow up to become one of the most played games out there. So without further ado, let’s jump right into it....
Facebook is jumping on the privacy bandwagon and working to add end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app, but experts say that encryption could put children and younger users at risk. Key Takeaways Facebook has delayed its plans to release end-to-end encryption on the Messenger app.Despite the privacy benefits that end-to-end encryption brings, some experts believe it could open the door for abusers and other bad actors to gain access to children and young online users....
