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Initially, during the introduction of networking, there was a severe need for ensuring security by the proper identification of a person. This led to the introduction of single-factor authentication, which only asked for the user’s password. But managing thousands and millions of passwords is not an easy task. To overcome this problem, passwords were maintained in a separate database manager, which was still not enough as it led to phishing and eavesdropping attacks. To eliminate this problem, two-factor authentication or 2FA was introduced.Two-factor authentication: also known as two-step verification or dual-factor authentication is a method of confirming a person’s claimed...

08 July, 2019

Netflix is one of the leading subscription-based American owned streaming sites. It also offers membership in exchange for exclusive access to movie, tv shows and documentaries without a single commercial. As fewer people turn to television to watch their daily fix of entertainment, the more these streaming sites become more popular. How does it differ from others? User-friendly It is very easy and straightforward to use. There is no need to set it up. It's as easy as opening a website and type in netflix.com. Alternatively, it can be accessed via the app, downloads on multiple devices, and then logging in with your...

04 June, 2019

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics which is an XML based graphics file format. This two-dimensional file format is developed by World Wide Web Consortium. SVG is mainly used for sharing graphics contents on the web. It is considered suitable for the web because it can be indexed, searched, scripted, and compressed. Not just that, but SVG files are also supported by web browsers including Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Internet Explorer and every other browser that has the ability to render SVG images. These type of graphics files are also supported by high-end graphics editors and text editors. Now that you...

01 June, 2019

What is Discord? Discord is a video, voice, and text chat app designed for gamers. It’s focused on providing users with a stress-free text and voice chat experience during the games. Users join themed servers that can be made by anyone logged in on Discord. Those who have the participation link or invite can join the same servers. The server admins can host voice and text channels used by the members to talk about a wide range of topics. The community The target market of the platform is gamers, but it is also used by other interest groups such as art, music, spirituality,...

10 May, 2019

If you plan to build a website, you need a hosting account to help you navigate and handle it. Imagine you’re going to set up a business. You need to rent a space where you can store your files. You call this storage as the web server. VPS or Virtual Private Server is one of the types of hosting you can select from to host your site. VPS is like the dedicated server that’s within the shared hosting. You can picture it as both dedicated hosting and shared hosting. If you have high traffic on your website, you can rent a dedicated...

06 May, 2019

Reddit is a U.S based social platform for news, website content quality rating and website reviews; in other words, an interactive discussion network similar to forums because of its user-generated content. It's a place where individuals can post anything and get feedback from other users, given that they follow the guidelines and the conditions in posting. People can share experiences, ask advice, post random quotes, funny photos, real or fake news, meet people with the same interest or even fall in love. Additionally, the general public may inquire for tips and tricks, research DIY’s, joining various groups, sell merchandise or...

30 April, 2019

Do you plan to start an online business? Then, you need web hosting so that you can sell your products online. Web hosting allows business owners and organizations to post a web page or website on the internet. Picture it this way:  an online business has files, images, and video that clients need to know.These files need an “online home’ so that consumers would be able to see it.  That’s where web hosting comes in. Through a website, you can share information about your product to millions of users around the world. Web hosting companies offer a place where you...

28 April, 2019

WhatsApp is a Facebook-owned instant messaging app that provides service to over 1 billion users, but how does it make money? The app was developed by Brian Acton and Jan Koum in 2009. WhatsApp uses data, so you can all others using the app without paying for it. The app can be downloaded on Android, iPhone and other smartphones. The messages sent across WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted, so only the recipient and the sender can read the messages.WhatsApp doesn’t earn profit through ads as the founders didn’t like ads and focused on providing a great interface and user experience. Since...

20 April, 2019

How do you grow your money if you’re an investor? It’s simple. You buy the stock of the company that can grow in time. A stock is an investment. If you buy the stocks of the company, you buy a small piece of that company. We call it as the share.Thus, you become a shareholder. Your stocks represent your ownership share in the company. If the company’s stocks grow, you can expect that your stock would grow as well.  You can even sell a stock gain profit.In public companies, the stocks are sold through a stock market exchange.  Investors are...

15 April, 2019

Many kinds of ambient sounds can block or interfere with the sound coming through the headphones. This can be extremely annoying for music lovers. Ambient sounds make it hard to hear what is being broadcasted, even when the speakers are placed on or in your ear. With noise-canceling headphones, you can enjoy listening to your favorite songs without being disturbed by ambient sounds. You can find passive and active noise canceling headphones. Any kind of headphone is capable of providing some passive noise reduction. This is because the materials of the headphones are capable of blocking out some sound waves.If...

08 April, 2019

3D printing is the process of producing three dimensional solid objects from digital files. A 3D printed object is made using additive processes. This is done by laying down consecutive layers of material until the object is formed. Each layer is a horizontal cross-section of the object that is being made. 3D printing or additive manufacturing allows you to make complex shapes or different objects using less material. It’s the opposite of subtractive manufacturing, a process that involves hollowing or cutting out a piece of plastic or metal with a machine. How 3D Printing Works A 3D model is made in the...

05 April, 2019

Virtual reality is all about making a simulated set-up that immerses users into a virtual world, but how does VR work? VR simulates the vision, and this can be done by using a VR headset, which puts up a screen in front of the user’s eyes. This eliminates any interaction with the actual world. The images on the screen are rendered either by using an HDMI cable connected to a computer or a mobile phone. Two autofocus lenses are usually placed between the eyes and the screen. The lenses adjust based on the user’s positioning and individual eye movement. The prerequisites...

02 April, 2019