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How to Not get hacked

Privacy on the internet is a myth. There is no such thing as online privacy in today’s world. Everything is on the internet right now. No one has to refer to any books, newspapers, or documents to access information. Every sector is using the internet to run their businesses.

There are more internet users in today’s time than ever before. Whether its online shopping or surfing their social networking accounts everyone is using the internet for some reason. But it is not as safe as you think. The officials of Facebook including its CEO had to appear in front of the US Congress for misusing user information. One cannot trust these billion-dollar companies when it comes to safeguarding user information as they can use it for their own agendas. 

What people do not know is that their accounts and passwords are not safe in the hands of these companies. They use the same old technology to store your information which makes it very vulnerable to hacking. The software used to protect your information has many bugs which the developer may not know. These bugs in the systems act as doorways for the hackers when they try to steal information. Almost every electronic device that can connect to the internet can be hacked. Cybercrime is more profitable than the illegal drug trade. In 2018 hackers stole more than 600 billion dollars. For every 39 seconds, someone is getting hacked. Hackers use all kinds of techniques and the latest technology to hack into your system. Hackers find some weaknesses in a system and use it to take control of the entire system. Once they have control over it they can literally do anything they want.

 Hackers use special algorithms to crack the passwords of their target. There are different types of hackers, they are classified into ethical (white hat), black hat, and grey hat hackers. White hat hackers are usually hired by companies to asses the vulnerability of the system and fix them. Black hat hackers are those who acquire access to a system illegally and manipulate it. Grey hat hackers are the ones who gain access to the site illegally but do not mean any harm. Even though you are not completely safe there some measures that everyone can follow to prevent themselves from getting hacked.

Being aware of what you share and where you share it

People share all kinds of stuff on the internet. Sharing photos, videos, and staus on social media platforms is not a good idea. Do not expect your information to be safe when you share it with all the users on the platform. This may lead to the stealing of your personal information from your account. Private texts must be shared only on selected platforms that offer strong encryption. No information such as pictures should be stored in your social media accounts even if the settings are in private mode.

Create a strong password

Creating a strong password is the most basic thing that one can do to keep their account safe. The stronger your password the fewer chances of you getting hacked. A hacker can crack a password that is made up of lower case letters and fewer words. In order to safeguard your account create a big password with special characters. Rather than creating a password that is eight letters create a  sixteen letter password. Also, do not use the same password for every account you have, use different passwords for different accounts. It will be easier for the hacker to crack a password if he already knows the details related to you. Do not make passwords using your personal information like your name or date of birth.

Use fake responses for security-related questions

Usually, passwords can be reset by answering security related questions. Most of these questions are related to personal questions like which school did you study?. You may think this information is not something that hackers would be interested in but it is exactly the opposite. By knowing who you are and where you are from the hackers get some sense about where you operate from. So do not answer the questions with facts but give a fake answer in response. These security questions usually accept any answer you give them as the service provider does not know anything about you.

Enable two-step verification

Most of you may not know about this but some of the top websites like Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft offer its user a two-step verification option to log in to their accounts. Generally, people use one password to enter the website. When you enable the two-step verification process, you have to enter the password first and then wait for a verification code. A verification code is directly sent to your device by the authorized organization whose site you wish to enter. This verification code has to be entered to confirm it is indeed you who is trying to login. This may take a few seconds but it is totally worth the wait.

Do not link your social media accounts

If you have personal accounts on multiple social media platforms keep them different for each other. One should not use the same user name or password for two accounts on different social media platforms. The social networking sites encourage their users to link their accounts with their email but never do that. If your email gets hacked, the hacker gains access to all of your accounts on other platforms. Hackers use this information to exploit the victims in every way possible. Use different details for each account.

Conclusion

Common civilians need to be educated about internet safety and threats of a cyber attack. As you already know most of the websites nowadays ask you to sign up before you use them. By signing up you are sharing some of your personal information with that website. Companies assure their clients that they will keep their information confidential but no one actually knows if it is secure. The internet contains all the personal details of an individual starting from their name to bank account number to passwords. Individuals must make sure that this information is in the hands of an authorized organization. One has to be careful while sharing confidential information over the internet. You should stay away from sites that do not have an https extension. Following some simple precautions can prevent anyone from getting hacked

How robotics is changing the world

Robotics is the study and development of robots combining technology, science, and engineering to create a machine that works autonomously. Though the concept has been around for a long time, people still don’t see any robots working for them. The idea of having a mechanical servant that works without external commands was proposed by ancient engineers thousands of years ago. But it all began in the early 1950s when the first commercial robot “unimate” was built and sold to General Motors. This robot was used to lift hot pieces of metal. 

Since then the robotics industry has developed enormously but there is still no particular definition of a robot because it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between a robot and a machine.  A robot is an intelligent autonomous machine that has some sense of awareness. They are built as replacements to humans in doing certain jobs that consume a lot of manpower. 

In today’s world robots are not just restricted to lifting heavy objects, they are used in different areas of work to do various jobs. Generally, people have a notion that a robot is supposed to look like a human but it is not at all true. Well, there are robots that look like humans which are called humanoids but the vast majority of today’s robots are not anyway near a humanoid. 

There are different types of robots apart from humanoids like autonomous robots and teleoperated robots. Autonomous robots function in an open environment without any external commands. Vacuum cleaners like Roomba, aerial inventory robots like PINC AIR, TagSurveyor are some simple examples of autonomous robots. A teleoperated robot does specific tasks on receiving external commands. These robots are designed to work in extreme climates to perform tasks that are difficult for humans. 

The robotics industry is rapidly developing with each passing day as the factors that contribute to its development are also advancing. Artificial intelligence which was only confined to science fiction is becoming more of a real thing. Today there are robots that can walk, talk, jump and even cook. Humanoid robots like Sophia are the most advanced forms of robots that built can be in current times. Today there are various sectors that reap the benefits of installing robots.

Let’s look at some of the areas that are supported by robotics.

Manufacturing

The earliest real-world application of robotics was for manufacturing. The robots that are used by manufacturing industries are called industrial robots. These are automated robots that are programmed to move on more than one axis. Industrial robots are assigned to do works like painting, assembly, welding, product inspection, packaging, labeling, and more. Having an industrial robot affects the manufacturing sector in an extreme way. These robots increase productivity by working faster than humans. It is also cheaper to have robots to work in the place of humans as they do not make any errors while working. The cost of maintaining a robot is far less than paying people to do the same job. Unlike humans, robots do not get tired so they can work for hours on end without any support.

Exoskeletons

Exoskeletons are mechanical skeletal structures that are built with the intention of mimicking the movements of a human body. These are special kinds of robots that are designed for the service of humans. These can be useful in many important fields like military and health care. Exoskeletons are used to train the limbs of people suffering from paraplegia. The patient is made to wear an exoskeleton which would then train their limbs to replicate normal bodily movements performed by humans. Exoskeletons can be used to help soldiers on the battlefield by providing them with additional strength and endurance in harsh conditions. Apart from these jobs, exoskeletons can be used by farmers and laborers who do stressful works that are repetitive in manner. 

Agriculture

Robots of different sizes and shapes are used in the agriculture sector. These robots are called agricultural robots. There are different types of agricultural robots each designed to perform a specific task. Most of the robots used by the agriculture industry are used for picking and harvesting. A harvesting robot has to carefully pick the ripe fruits or vegetables from the field without damaging the plants. Other than harvesting and picking there are several other autonomous robots that can do works like mowing, weeding, pruning, seeding, and spraying pesticides.

Automated Transportation and Surveillance. 

Cars and other automated vehicles are being built to transport humans and deliver products. These automated vehicles can drive across all terrains without any human involvement or guidance. It would be more appropriate to call them robots on wheels rather than calling them vehicles. Similarly, these robots can also be used for surveillance purposes. A surveillance robot will travel all around a restricted perimeter and immediately notifies its owner if it observes anything unusual. Big automobile companies like AUDI and Mercedes have already announced that they are designing driverless cars. An online food delivery company called DOORDASH in san Fransisco is already using robots to deliver its food. With new advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the day is not far when humans will be traveling in cars without any drivers.

Benefits

  • Robots can easily do tasks that are stressful for humans.
  • They increase the productivity of an organization.
  • Robots are cheaper to maintain than maintaining working labor that large in number.
  • They are designed and programmed to do specific tasks to eliminate the risk of making errors that are common for humans.
  • Robots in the current times are more intelligent, flexible and user-friendly.

Conclusion

Advancements in robotics seem promising for some and worrisome for others. Some people feel that building advanced robots will help improve the human standard of living while others believe that it will be a disaster. Some scientists believe that robots with artificial intelligence can be a danger to the entire human race. An increase in the usage of robots in companies will result in millions of people losing their jobs. Only time will tell how incorporating robotics in our daily life shapes our future.

What is Quantum Computing?

Quantum computing, though this concept has been around for a long time it is only in recent times we are starting to hear this term more often, thanks to sci-fi movies and developments in research done by tech giants like Google and IBM. It all started in the early 1980s when a physicist named “Paul Benioff” created a model of Turning Machine using quantum mechanics. Since then there has been extensive ongoing research on this particular topic as scientists believe that an ideal quantum computer can function better and faster when compared to a regular computer.

The computation process in quantum computers is different from the traditional computation. In traditional or regular computers the computation is done by encoding data into units. Each unit is called a bit and each bit can store a value that is either “one” or “zero”. A bit can only store either one or a zero but not more than that. These bits are put together in a defined order based on an algorithm and then computed to see if it produces desired results. 

In quantum computing, the data is encoded into fundamental quantum units known as qubits. These qubits can store zero, one or a combination of both. Let’s say if “one” and “zero” represent “on” and “off” respectively then qubits can store “one” and “zero” as the same piece of data that can be represented as either one or zero depending upon the required situation during compilation and computation. The qubits store data as states rather than storing it as a particular piece of information that is in a fixed physical state. All the qubits in a computer are internally connected with each other so when a program is initialized these qubits change their states according to the initialized program to give the results that are supposed to be generated when that particular program is selected. 

How quantum computing is better?

A quantum computer is far more powerful and faster than a supercomputer. However, a quantum computer cannot solve all the problems that a traditional computer solves. Any simple arithmetic calculation can easily be done using a classical computer rather than using a quantum computer. It can solve a different set of problems that cannot be computed using classical computers. Any mathematical or logical operations that are impossible or those tasks which take a lot of time( like a thousand years) for a supercomputer can easily be done by a quantum computer merely in seconds.

Real-world applications of quantum computing

i. Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity in today’s time is using encryption to tackle cyber attacks. The encryption algorithms keep changing the actual data by replacing it with other random characters. Apart from these, various types of primary keys and public keys are created and encrypted so that the integrity of the shared data stays intact. However, a quantum computer can crack any code within a matter of seconds so the security features of the current times cannot match the superior performance of quantum computing. So we will be in need of cybersecurity features and algorithms that are resistant to quantum algorithms which will decrease the chances of confidential information getting hacked.

ii. Developing life-saving drugs

The pharma industry is one of the areas that will be revolutionized by quantum computers. Discovering drugs for dangerous diseases will be easier. Drugs are created by seeing how the simulations of molecules work and react with each other. The supercomputers of today can only simulate molecules that are up to a few hundred atoms anything more than that cannot be produced and executed. By using quantum computers we can actually simulate a number of molecular models that can be tested to see their practical applications. A quantum computer can simulate all possible combinations of a molecular structure and its behavior and outcome. Quantum computers provide the flexibility and efficiency that a supercomputer lacks in developing medicine with maximum positive effects.

iii. Artificial Intelligence

Researchers say that development in quantum computing can increase machine learning capabilities extensively. The proper entanglement of qubits is the most important aspect of harnessing the machine learning ability of quantum computers. The ideal entanglement of qubits results in the reduction of speed and an increase in efficiency in problem-solving. A fully functioning quantum computer can outperform any classical supercomputer in recognition of design patterns. Moreover, quantum computing and artificial intelligence can both help in developing one other in a number of ways. As quantum computing improves AI and machine learning, AI can help us in understanding more about quantum mechanics.

Conclusion

A fully functioning and fault-tolerant quantum computer is still far from reality. While some scientists say that a fully fault-tolerant quantum computer is impossible to be created because of many practical problems that cannot be solved in any way, other researchers in google claim that they have created a functioning quantum computer that does calculations that take thousands of years for the most advanced supercomputers to compute. The reality is that quantum computers are still in development and we don’t understand it in its entirety. Quantum computers currently do not have programming and operating systems that are standard. More hardware and software for this technology should be developed to use it in the future. If quantum computing becomes a reality it surely will push the boundaries in technological advancements in a variety of areas. Until then one can only wait to see what the future has in store, in the field of quantum computing.

Top 10 Gaming Consoles ever made

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Video games are a favorite pastime for millions of people around the world. Not only kids, more and more adults are also indulging in video games.  After a hectic day of work, there is no other activity that is as stress-busting as a good video gaming session. 

In the past two decades, the gaming industry has gone through massive changes more than any other industry. The video game industry has been the most efficient in incorporating every advancement made in technology. From motion capture technology to virtual reality, the gaming industry has tried and tested every piece of tech to make their product better than the previous one. At present, the video game industry is bringing in more revenue than movies and music combined. 

In current times video gaming is not just a hobby people are taking up, it has become a professional career. Even the cash prizes for winning video game tournaments held by companies that developed counter strike are in 6-digits. As video game console manufacturing companies are dishing out new consoles every year we have put together a list of what we think are the best gaming consoles ever made.

1.PLAYSTATION 2

PLAYSTATION 2 was first released in March 2000 in Japan. It was developed by Sony computer entertainment as the second installment for the first PlayStation. This iteration in the PlayStation lineup is the most successful video game console of all time.

Playstation 2 is a revolution in gaming consoles. Even after the release of its successor

Playstation 3, it did not lose its popularity. Its high-resolution 3D graphics, improved audio quality, and gaming experience is unmatchable. It is a game-changing console that defines how a perfect video game console should be. Its dual shock controllers added a new flair to gaming.

2.Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Nintendo Entertainment System is a third-generation gaming console that was launched

on the 15th of July 1983 in japan. Later it was released in the US market in October 1985. This is the first gaming console that compelled people to buy a gaming console.

The successful games like donkey kong launched for this gaming console have contributed to its success. Everybody knows how popular Mario is, if not for the efforts of Nintendo the hugely popular video game character would have never seen the light of the day.

3.SEGA Genesis

SEGA Genesis which is otherwise known as SEGA Mega Drive is a 16-bit gaming console developed by SEGA. It is a fourth-generation gaming console that had a poor run in the beginning but had become quite a success after debuting in the markets of the US and Europe. It is the first successful venture of SEGA in developing a gaming console. Like Nintendo, Sega has also created video games that made it very popular among kids. The games like sonic hedgehog, streets of rage, contra and Michael Jackson’s moonwalker have made this console a favorite among video game lovers.

4.Xbox 360

Not wanting to be left out, Microsoft has decided to make its own series of video game consoles and developed its first console and released it in November 2001. Xbox 360 is the second installment in the Xbox series. It was officially launched in May 2005. Xbox 360 is the seventh generation gaming console that provided the users with an option of online gaming. It is the highest selling gaming console that is made by an American company. Its wireless joystick was one of the key features that made it cool to own.

5.PLAYSTATION

Sony can take credit for creating some of the best video gaming consoles ever made. Playstation 1 (not to be confused with PS one) is a fifth-generation video game console developed by Sony Computer entertainment. It was first released in Japan in December 1994 and was released to other markets in the latter year. It was the first gaming console that offered a computer platform to its consumers. Sony stopped the production of PlayStation in 2006. It is the pioneer in video games that laid the foundation for one of the best gaming consoles that will ever be made.

6.ATARI 2600

ATARI 2600 which is originally called ATARI VCS is a second-generation gaming console developed by ATARI, Inc. it was released in September 1977 is one of the oldest gaming consoles that is featured on this list. This is the first gaming console that popularized the usage of hardware that is based on a microprocessor. ATARI 2600 was very flexible for its time. It was based on cartridges rather than games being built into a unit.

7.GAME BOY

GAME BOY is an 8-bit handheld video game console made by Nintendo. It is the earliest version of the handheld gaming consoles produced by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan in the year 1989. The success of Game boy was unrivaled for more than seven years after its release. In spite of having a green dot screen Game boy held its own when it comes to handheld gaming consoles.

8.PLAYSTATION 4

After the not so successful Playstation 3, Sony decided to improve on its next installment of the series. Sony once again has developed a gaming console that gave its competitors a tough run for money. It is an eighth-generation video gaming console created by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Play station 4 is the most powerful gaming console created by Sony to this day.  The console’s ability to support 4K resolution and Dualshock 4 gives you the best gaming experience like no other.

9.Nintendo Switch

Nintendo switch redefined the meaning of a gaming console. It is the very first game console that offered to be both a home console and a portable handheld device. This means that anyone can play the associate games either in-home or on the go. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on March 23rd, 2017. The portability and versatility of the device is what makes it special compared to other gaming consoles.

10.PSP

Featuring at the end of the list another invention from sony that is PSP. PSP is short for PLAYSTATION PORTABLE, the first handheld gaming console produced by Sony. PSP is a seventh-generation gaming console released by Sony in the year 2004. It was the most powerful handheld gaming console during the time of its release. Its great image quality and affordable price makes it a great handheld gaming console.

CONCLUSION

Sony has already announced the release of its new gaming console PS5 in 2020. Considering all the developments in the video game sector you can be sure to witness the release of new gaming consoles in the future. One can only wait to see what the next generation of gaming consoles bring to the table.

TOP 10 Mobile Phones for Gaming

Video gaming has come a long way since its inception in the 1950s. Everyone must have played some sort of video game while growing up. Whether it is a coin-operated machine, handheld joystick or virtuality gaming a good video gaming experience is always a delight. Video games which started as simple interactive two-dimensional forms of gaming have grown into an industry on its own and it has been ascending greater heights since then. 

Today video gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry across the globe that makes more revenue compared to movies and music. With the dawn of the digital era, gaming is easier than ever before. The launch of portable PC games like PUBG and CALL OF DUTY has opened a new gateway for gaming enthusiasts to access advanced gaming experience on their mobile phones. 

Noticing the revolution of mobile gaming, smartphone companies initiated the production of mobile phones that can withstand uninterrupted hardcore gaming for hours on end. A big screen, large RAM, high-resolution display and a nice operating system are some of the essential features required in a video game-centric mobile. Here is a compilation of some of the best smartphones that support high-resolution gaming.

1. ASUS ROG II

Topping the list is ASUS ROG phone II which is specially designed for gaming. ASUS has already released ASUS ROG laptops that are designed for high-quality PC gaming and it has done a remarkable job in its new venture into gaming mobiles. With its RAM ranging from 8GB to 12GB ASUS ROG II is an absolute blessing for the gamers. It has an excellent storage capacity of 512GB. The six-inch display of the phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery. This gaming smartphone consists of a special feature named “x mode” which shuts down all the background applications so that all of its hardware is focuses on running games with full efficiency. It is equipped with air triggers that improve the gaming experience vastly.

2.RAZER  Phone 2

RAZER Phone 2 is the second edition in the RAZER Phone series. The RAZER Phone 2 which was released as a follow-up to the RAZER Phone is more impressive than its predecessor. It has a moderate display of 5.7 inches with a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels. It consists of a snapdragon 845 processor and 4000mAh battery that powers it. It has 8GB RAM and 64GB internal memory along with an extendable memory card slot up to 1TB. It has a loud set of speakers and an internal cooling system to assure there is no overheating when you are playing games for a long period.

3.One Plus 7 Pro

Though one plus 7 Pro is not being promoted as a phone for gaming, it has all the essential features that a great gaming mobile requires. It’s massive 6.67 offers stunning visuals while gaming in landscape mode. It has a RAM ranging from 6 to 12GB with an internal storage space of 256GB. Its Fnatic mode blocks all the apps which in turn allows the gamers to use the device at its full potential.

4.iPhone 11 Pro MAX

With new models of iPhones releasing almost every year it is hard to choose between them. While iPhone XR makes it a good gaming mobile, iPhone 11 Pro MAX is far better. The most impressive feature of this mobile is its incredible performance even though it consists of  4GB RAM. Its new pair of speakers and high graphics make it a formidable gaming mobile.

5.XIAOMI Black Shark 2

XIAOMI Black Shark 2 is the successor of its previous iteration Black Shark. Instead of just being a sequel to the first edition it actually has more to offer. Its large 6.3-inch screen, snapdragon855 processor and 4000mAh are some of its best features. This device with 6GB RAM which runs on Android 9.0 OS has a refresh rate of only 60Hz but offers great HD resolution. Above all this phone is easy to afford if you don’t have the budget to buy a fancy gaming mobile.

6. SAMSUNG Galaxy S10 Plus 

SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 Plus is one of the best gaming mobiles that are available in the market. SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 Plus is the biggest and fastest phone in Galaxy series that is fully packed with features. It has a 6.4-inch screen which offers a resolution of 1440×3040 pixels. This phone is water-resistant and has a battery capacity of 4100mAh. The device comes with an Exynos 9820 processor and 12Gb RAM. Its most impressive feature is its storage capacity of 1TB which makes it the costliest phone of its kind.

7. HUAWEI MATE 20 PRO

If you are looking for a gaming phone with a large battery and high resolution then HUAWEI MATE 20 PRO is for you. HUAWEI MATE 20 PRO is a powerful mobile geared with Kirin 980 processor along with 8GB RAM. Its ability to smoothly run any type of game is what sets it apart from others. It comes with a huge battery of 4200mAh and 256 GB storage capacity ensures that gamers have a good time while playing.

8.NUBIA Red Magic

NUBIA Red Magic is one of the few phones that is mainly designed for gaming. It has got a massive battery of 5000mAh that lets you enjoy gaming for a very long time. NUBIA Red Magic has an enormous 6.6-inch screen. It has an actual fan inside it to ensure that the CPU does not get overheated. You can also customize this with extra accessories to improve the gaming experience. Apart from these features NUBIA also has a strip of RGB lights that light up during gaming.

9.HONOR PLAY

HONOR PLAY  is another strong competitor in gaming mobiles. This mobile runs on a Kirin 970 processor and 3750mAh battery which enables it to process all kinds of games. Its 6.3-inch display and 6GB RAM are some of its key features. Even though it cannot match other mobiles featured on the list in terms of performance it is still capable of processing high-end mobile games.

10.NOKIA 6.1

NOKIA 6.1 has got to be the cheapest gaming mobile that is present in the current market. This NOKIA mobile works on Android OS. It has a small 5.5-inch screen with a snapdragon 360 processor. What’s impressive of this phone is, even though contains a small RAM capacity of 3GB, it has strongly built software that delivers high performance. It has a storage capacity varying from 32GB to 64GB which is a good deal considering its price.

CONCLUSION

With new models of phones releasing every other day we can expect more smartphones that are developed purely for gaming. The future of gaming might rely on mobiles as everyone cannot buy an expensive console. The market for online mobile gaming has is booming like never before so the smartphone companies might get more serious on making their phones compatible with gaming.

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