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Local backup is when you use local storage, such as a hard drive, disc, flash drive, tape, or external hard drive, to store backed up files. Local backup is the method used to back up data with commercial backup software and free backup tools, and is sometimes an optional, second backup method with online backup services. Local Backup vs Online Backup Local backup is an alternative solution to using an online backup service, which sends your files over the internet to a secure data storage facility owned and operated by a company that you pay a fee to for data storage....

As we move into a more Internet-connected world, we’ll naturally see developments in the digital space to help people set up and run websites. One of these ways is the somewhat incorrectly-named “serverless computing,” which advertises itself as a means for developers to set up web-based services without any of the stress of running a server. Let’s take a look at what serverless computing is and why its name isn’t ideal....

You joined Twitter. You want to get more followers. But how to go about it? You could manually search the social network. Or, you can take advantage of tools that let you find new followers automatically. Learn more about Twitter auto-follow. What Is Twitter Auto-Follow? Twitter auto-follow refers to various methods, software programs, and incentives used to generate followers automatically for an account on the social network. The most common characteristic among these tools is automation....

Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) is a communication method used in wireless networking that uses low power consumption to achieve high bandwidth connections. In other words, it’s meant to transmit a lot of data over a short distance without using too much power. Originally designed for commercial radar systems, UWB technology has had applications in consumer electronics and wireless personal area networks (PAN). After some initial successes in the mid-2000s, interest in UWB declined considerably in favor of Wi-Fi and 60 GHz wireless network protocols....

Typically used as a fire indication, a smoke detector detects smoke. The majority of smoke detectors are enclosed in plastic enclosures, which are commonly shaped like disks with a 150 -millimeter diameter and a 25- millimeter thickness. However, form and size can vary. Photoelectric, an optical method for detecting smoke, and ionization, a physical method, are two more ways to do so. Both of the sensing techniques are possible for detectors....

Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro is so overpowered for most people that it’s like taking an SUV to the local store instead of just walking or riding your bike. The M2 MacBook Pro is a big jump over even the screaming-fast M1 version.Only very high-end tasks—3D VFX, for example—will really push them. You can currently grab an M1 Pro for a steep discount. You know who was complaining about the M1 MacBook Pros being too slow?...

A Windows security vulnerability, dubbed “PrintNightmare,” has left all versions of Windows open to a system takeover, but Microsoft has begun patching it out. The “PrintNightmare” security vulnerability is tied into Windows’ Print Spooler service, which runs by default, and grants attackers remote system privileges across all versions of Windows. This access makes it possible for nefarious actors to install their own programs, create new system accounts, and view/copy/alter data....

We know that when Microsoft releases the ISO files for a particular build of Windows 10, it means that the build is also available through the Slow ring. However, today is not the case, the software maker announced on June 5th, that it’s making a “special exception” and it’s releasing the Windows 10 build 10130 ISO files, even though the preview is not yet available to the Slow ring. Microsoft explains that there are many Windows Insiders on the Fast ring that are currently blocked getting the latest release due to the 0x80146017 error, and for this reason users can now download the ISO files that they can use to create an installation media to upgrade to the latest release....

On June 29th, Microsoft released Windows 10 build 10158 to the Fast ring of updates, and suddenly on June 30th, the very next day, the company surprise Insiders with Windows 10 build 10159, which was also released to the Fast ring. However, build 10159 only includes a few changes, build 10158 is the preview with all the significant changes. Windows 10 build 10158 includes a number of improvements and features over build 10130, which rolled out to testers about a month ago....

Microsoft releases update KB5018410 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.2130. The update KB5018410 introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. It also brings new settings to control “News and Interests.” Microsoft is now making available the update KB5018410 for Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements. The update KB5018410 bumps the version number to build 19042....

Outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Windows 10 is getting update KB4489894 for version 1803 (April 2018 Update). KB4489894 bumps the version number to build 17134.677, and it addresses a slew of problems with Microsoft Office, time zone for various countries, Lock screen, authentication, and much more. In addition, the software giant is also releasing update for Windows 10 version 1709, version 1703, and version 1607 with a bunch of fixes....

Windows 11 build 22000.1165 rolls out as update KB5018483. The update improves search and adds Task Manager to the Taskbar menu. These non-security includes fixes and improvements that will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update KB5018483 is now available as an optional update in the stable channel for Windows 11. Since this non-security update is part of the next cumulative update rollout, it only includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features....

Microsoft acknowledges a Windows 11 encryption bug that causes data loss. The bug affects devices with Vector Advanced Encryption Standard (VAES) support. The problem is already fixed on the June 2022 update and higher releases. If you have an outdated system, install the latest updates of Windows 11. If you have a device with fairly new hardware, you better install the latest update of Windows 11 to prevent data loss and performance issues....

Microsoft Windows 7 was one of the most successful versions of the Windows operating system line ever released. Windows 7 Release Date Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009. It was made available to the public on October 22, 2009. 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....

On Tuesday Microsoft explained why they replaced the classic Start menu with the new Start screen. In a post published at the Building Windows 8 blog, Alice Steinglass explained that after various studies, Microsoft realized that the classic Start menu was mostly used to launch applications that you rarely use, and that more users are using the taskbar as the place to start a new application. She also said about the Start menu: ” It affords limited customization, provides virtually no useful information, and offers only a small space for search results....

Windows 10 is due on July 29, and thus far we have seen the majority of the improvements and features Microsoft has been introducing to the new operating system. However, one feature we haven’t be able to try out is Windows Hello, which let users sign-in securely without the need of a password using fingerprint or facial recognition, or iris. In part, the reason we haven’t been able to test the new security features was because the lack of hardware and software that support Windows Hello....

If you’re looking for the Wordle 244 Answer and also want some clues and hints to get it by yourself, we’ve got you covered. In this quick guide, we will take a look at all the word suggestions that you can use to make your next guess. Do keep in mind that there will be spoilers at the end of this article so scroll ahead with caution. Wordle 244 Hints & Clues February 18 2022 Here are some of the hints you can use to get to the word of the day....

The Universal Naming Convention is the naming system used in Microsoft Windows for accessing shared network folders and printers on a local area network. Support for working with UNC paths in Unix and other operating systems use cross-platform file sharing technologies like Samba. UNC Name Syntax UNC names identify network resources using a specific notation. These names consist of three parts: a host device name, a share name, and an optional file path....

Black TikTok creators are reimagining life on the social media platform after the Trump administration cemented calls to ban the app amid security concerns regarding its potential connection to the Chinese government. Key Takeaways Black TikTokers struggle to make sense of the potential US ban while balancing their social media brands. Instagram’s Reels copycat comes under fire as an attempt to monopolize the social media industry. TikTok’s algorithm faces accusations of suppression of Black content and creators deemed distasteful to the mainstream market....

If you’re new to the iTunes software program then you might be wondering what can be done with it. It was originally developed in 2001 (known as SoundJam MP at the time) so users could buy songs from the iTunes Store and sync their purchases to the iPod. Apple has discontinued use if iTunes in new and versions of it’s operating systems. All the functions have been separated out into other applications so that it’s more cross-functional over various devices and platforms....