Born in the early days of widespread internet adoption, Skype rapidly became a household name, fundamentally altering how people connected across distances. Its journey from a disruptive startup to a dominant force in online communication, followed by its acquisition by Microsoft and eventual retirement, is...
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How to upgrade Linux with Elevate and do-release-upgrade
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
April 30, 2025
Upgrading a Linux distribution to a new major version can be a significant undertaking. It involves navigating potential compatibility issues, managing package changes, and ensuring a smooth transition while preserving existing configurations and data. In the world of Linux, two prominent tools serve this crucial...
How to Use Google Maps to Go Back in Time: A Step-by-Step Guide
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
March 17, 2025
Google Maps has revolutionized how we explore the world, offering instant access to locations, directions, and real-time information. Beyond its navigational prowess, it holds a treasure trove of historical data, allowing us to witness the evolution of our surroundings. Paired with Google Earth Pro, these...
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has revolutionized cross-platform development, allowing users to run a Linux environment directly on Windows. While primarily designed for Windows users, you can also leverage WSL from your Linux system, opening up unique possibilities for testing, development, and interoperability. Why Use...
An AI PC is a personal computer that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its capabilities. Unlike traditional PCs that rely solely on raw processing power, AI PCs incorporate specialized hardware and software to perform AI tasks directly on the device. This integration of AI...
The recent announcement by the United Kingdom to cede control of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius has significant implications for the internet domain landscape, particularly for those using the .IO top-level domain (TLD). This small island chain in the Indian Ocean has been a British...
Can Russians trust the encryption provided by Telegram and Pavel Durov?
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
August 26, 2024
As telegram puts it, Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed. So how is sending a message via Telegram more secure than the regular SMS, WhatsApp messenger, Skype, SnapChat, WeChat, etc? Is Telegram really more secure...
Linux, the open-source operating system, has been steadily gaining market share over the past several years. As of July 2024, Linux’s market share has reached 4.5%, according to a new report from StatCounter. This represents a significant increase from the 3.5% market share that Linux...
All about Section 2 of the Sherman Act that Google seems to have violated
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
August 6, 2024
A recent landmark ruling found that Google has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The court determined that Google has maintained a monopoly in general search services and general search text advertising through anti-competitive practices. Here are some key points from the recent ruling:...
Fix the Windows BSOD issue caused by CrowdStrike update
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
July 19, 2024
Before getting the details, let us straight get to the solution to fix the Windows BSOD issue caused by CrowdStrike update (While there’s no confirmed official fix yet, there are two temporary workarounds depending on your situation)… Uninstall the Faulty CrowdStrike Update (For Users with...