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EU code will force social companies to crack down on disinformation The internet revolutionized the way we search for information, but it also opened a world of new possibilities for mischief-makers. Disinformation iseverywhere you look, and often just a few clicks away. The industry has been practically begging for regulations of some kind, and now the European Union (EU) is updating its code of practice to push companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter to take measures to counter lies on their platforms....

How to Detect and Mitigate Botnet Attacks Botnet attacks are one of the most serious cybersecurity threats today. These types of attacks usually occur as a result of malware infecting many computers, and hackers manage this attack from a single control center. Botnets can consume the network resources of target systems, leading to service interruptions, data theft, or even complete crashes. So what actually are botnet attacks? How can you detect such malware on your device?...

How to Fix the uTorrent Client Not Downloading Files or Stuck on Connecting to Peers on Windows Have you spent hours searching for a torrent file, but the uTorrent client refused to download it? Does uTorrent fail to connect to peers when you initiate the download process, which is annoying you? Many factors could contribute to this issue, ranging from the torrent file you use to issues with the uTorrent client....

How to Use the Intl API in JavaScript The Intl API simplifies the formatting and manipulation of internationalized text, numbers, dates, and currencies. It lets you handle various data formats according to locale. This API solves the challenge of formatting data for different cultures and languages. It makes it easy to format numbers with the appropriate currency symbol or dates using the appropriate date format for a specific region. Using the Intl API, you can create web applications that are accessible and easy to use for audiences across regions and cultures....

IMDb TV is getting renamed to Amazon Freevee because we love dumb, pointless rebrands Video streaming servicescan get expensive, especially if you pay for more than one, but some free options are out there. In addition to Prime Video, Amazon also hasIMDb TV, a free-of-charge, ad-supported streaming service that first arrived in 2019. Not only does it have a library of legacy shows and movies, but it even has original programming of its very own....

Oppo’s new custom Bluetooth chip boasts lossless audio that rivals wired sound quality Oppo may not have a massive presence in the US, but the Chinese smartphone maker is rather popular in South Asia, and we regularly see itpushing tech limits. At its annualInno Dayevent showcasing what the company has been working on, Oppo is unveiling three new products: the OHealth H1 family health monitor, its Air Glass 2 augmented reality wearable, and the MariSilicon Y SoC for Bluetooth audio....

Over 100 million Netflix users are freeloaders, and the company’s coming for them in 2023 Netflix has been very public about its plans to crack down on password sharing. Aftera number of tests in South America, Netflix is all but set tostart charging for password sharing in 2023— users who wish to share their login with someone else can expect to soon start paying a fee on top of their existing subscription....

The 6 Most Innovative Apple Products of the 21st Century Apple has become one of the biggest companies in the world, and that’s no accident. Although Apple products aren’t always the cheapest, they always make a splash and they often change the way we look at technology. Apple has a history that goes back almost five decades, but many of its biggest and most revolutionary products were released in just the last few years....

Time’s up for Google Search’s built-in timer All the way back in 2013, Google introduced a nifty little feature in its search engine tool that had nothing to do with search at all: a timer. All users had to do was search for anything like “14 minute timer” or “timer until 2pm” and Google would generate a widget and begin the countdown automatically. People were already spending loads of time on Google at that point, it might have well made sense to let people keep track of it there....

Why People Watch YouTube Videos at Faster Playback Speeds YouTube launched a feature called video playback speeds in 2010 to allow users to control how quickly or slowly they want to watch their preferred content. Ever since more users have increased their playback speeds when watching videos, and here’s why. YouTube Users Are Speeding Up Videos According to aYouTube blog post, most people watch videos at the normal speed (1x)....

10 Tips to Build a Professional Social Media Brand Image for Your Career Social media offers career opportunities across geographical borders. Stories of people getting great jobs through online connections are commonplace nowadays. As a professional, you can enjoy more value from your career by building a great professional brand image on social media. Wondering how? Let’s find out. 1. Create a Formal Username After making up your mind on the social media platform that best suits you, you need to create a formal username that reflects your brand....

8 Ways to Use Tech to Have a More Productive Lunch Break As busy as you may be at work, the worst thing you can do is skip your lunch break altogether. In fact, skipping your lunch break can oftentimes make you feel drained and less productive for the rest of the day. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

Best upcoming Android games Every year, a new Android game drops, taking thelatest gaming phonefor an explosive ride. But not all games are created equally; some become gems, while others are duds. But that’s why we have an evolving list ofAndroid’s best gamesto separate the gems from the duds. So, with a new year on the horizon, it’s time to analyze the best prospects for Android games coming out in 2024....