Spyware is used to detect malicious software (malware) that hackers use to spy on users. They gain access to your personal data, banking data, and your online history. How can you get rid of spyware and how can you protect yourself against it?
Plastic SIM cards are already dying a slow death. The future is eSIM technology. It is a separate chip that is built into the phone. What will change from using plastic SIM cards? Does the new modern eSIM technology have any pitfalls?
The ingress protection (IP) is an internationally standardised code that identifies the resistance of electrical appliances against the ingress of foreign items and liquids, especially water. It is expressed in the so-called IP code, which consists of the "IP" followed by two digits: the first indicates the protection against dangerous contact and foreign objects, the second indicates the degree of protection against water ingress.
GPS is an American positioning system that can determine your position on or above the ground within the accuracy of a few meters. It can also be used to measure distance and time.
In regards to technology-electronics, there are several different displays commonly found: TFT, IPS, and AMOLED.
TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
This is commonly found in cheap mobile phones. An advantage is its low production cost. Disadvantages include the narrow viewing angles, low-quality contrast and long response time.
IPS (In-Plane Switching)
This is also sometimes referred to as Super-TFT. It's used on both mid and high-end smartphones. It has much less flaws when compared to older TFT displays. IPS provides accurate colour reproduction and wide viewing angles.
AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode)
This is currently the most advanced display on the market. With declining production costs, it can now be found on ma
The diagonal is the distance between two opposite corners of the screen, indicating the overall size of the display. It is usually written in inches (″) and does not include the variously wide screen bezels, so the final size of the device is usually slightly larger.
Bluetooth is the communication tool used by a huge amount of electronics. Learn how the frequency signal is generated and how it's used. In a simple overview of the different versions, we will show how Bluetooth has evolved and been refined. You can also learn something about the specifications and security of this communication standard.
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