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This page contains all of the “Information” articles found on this site. These include in-depth explanations of tech topics, such as what a Pig Butchering Scam is or how AI Art Generators Work.
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Language Overview: HTML
If you have ever visited a website, you have interacted with HTML. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a way in which websites can be built and is a useful language to learn if one wants to go into web development.
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All About Firewalls
A firewall may sound like something that is dangerous, but in reality, a firewall is a useful tool that can help to keep you safe. They can be either a physical device or a software application installed onto your computer.
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What is a Virus?
“My computer has a virus!” is a very common phrase that people say when their technology fails. It is important to know what a virus is, how it works, and how to remove one if your computer becomes infected.
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An Unexpected Surprise: The First “Easter Egg”
For some, Easter Eggs are a fun treat to be discovered on Easter morning, hidden by the Easter Bunny for children to find. For others, however, “Easter Egg” has another meaning: a secret hidden in a video game or technology.
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xAI’s Grok to Become Open Source
On March 11th, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced on Twitter/X that xAI will make Grok, their artificial intelligence large language model, open source.
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The History of 3D Printing
3D printing is one of the many marvels of present-day technology. 3D printers can literally help bring imagination to life; if you can 3D model it, you can 3D print it. But how, exactly, did the concept of 3D printing originate?
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Worms: Creepy-Crawly Computer Compromisers
There are many types of computer malware within the world, each with their own capabilities and purpose. One such type of malware is a worm. While their pink, earth-loving namesakes may be mostly innocent, computer worms are anything but. Much like the animal, computer worms are able to burrow deep into a network and can be difficult to contain.
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Apple Release Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s latest piece of technology, the Apple Vision Pro, has officially become available to consumers as of Friday, February 2nd. It comes with a variety of useful features and is meant as a versatile piece of technology.
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How Does 3D Printing Work?
If you can think it, you can print it! 3D printing is one of many technological marvels that is helping to revolutionize the world, both on a large and small scale.
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The Binary Number System
As humans, many of us are naturally used to the decimal number system, but computers do not count in decimal. Instead, they use the binary number system.
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Malvertising: Eye-Catching Danger
Malvertisement is a way that hackers attempt to steal your personal information or even infect your machine with malware simply using online advertisements.
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Operating Systems: The Basics
To plenty of people, computers seem to work like magic. However, the operating system (OS) is what allows your computer to do its tasks and work effectively.
The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project 