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What Is Crimeware? There are various terms used to define different kinds of malicious programs. You’ve got the generic term, malware, and then more specific definitions, including ransomware and adware. Officially, crimeware refers to any program used to carry out illegal activity. But you may be thinking here, “isn’t that just malware?” It’s true that malware is used to carry out illegal activities. But malware in and of itself is just computer code....

What Is Crop Factor? The crop factor is the formula to determine the focal length based on the camera’s sensor size. Based on the full-frame 35mm format (sensor size), a full-frame SLR, DSLR, or mirrorless camera system has a crop factor of one. In other words, if you put a 35mm lens on a full-frame camera, then you have an effective 35mm focal length. 35mm multiplied by one is 35....

Technically, all password managers offer a similar set of features while having specific differences. Here, we take a closer look at Dashlane and see if you should consider using it. What Is Dashlane? Dashlane is a password manager that lets you store and manage passwords for various websites, and it auto-fills them without needing you to type the credentials manually. You can choose to use it for free with limited features or opt for its premium plans to unlock all the features....

How to Make a FaceTime Call Using FaceTime on your iOS device is easy. Just launch the FaceTime app (it’s green like the one for your normal phone) and choose a contact to call. You can also select a recipient from Contacts and then select FaceTime, or tap the camera or phone icon to start a video or audio call. There are several reasons FaceTime might not be working when you try it, but the first thing you should check if it doesn’t work is that it’s actually enabled in Settings....

Access to firmware allows attackers to modify hardware responses, system memory, and installed applications. Malware attacks can be executed through numerous modes, including via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and over standard internet connections. Why Firmware Malware Is So Formidable The following is are some of the reasons why firmware malware are so hard to overcome. 1. Malware Can Circumvent Regular Antimalware Tools Firmware malware has the ability to corrupt high-privilege layers. Because security applications are controlled by the operating system running on top of firmware, compromised firmware can be used to gain access to every installed software....

How Flickr Is Different From Other Photo Platforms What sets Flickr apart from other popular photo-sharing apps like Facebook and Instagram is that it’s truly a photo-centric platform built for professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to show off their work while enjoying the work of others. It’s more focused on the art of photography than any other major social network out there. Think of it as Instagram for professional photographers....

What Makes Google Gallery Go Different Most Android phone users live in areas where mobile data is widely (and easily) available, but not everyone does. Even in areas where mobile data is available, some pre-paid users have data limitations. However, modern smartphones have great cameras and are often used to capture all manner of images, and users in areas where mobile data is limited struggle with managing those images through services like Google Photos or other third-party apps....

You may never have heard of the Hi5 social network, but it’s been around longer than Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tumblr, and Pinterest, and it’s still going strong. A Brief History of Hi5 Hi5 became one of the most popular social networks in 2007 when it experienced a huge growth spurt with much of that popularity coming from Central America. The site got its name from a feature that gave members the opportunity to give their friends virtual high-fives....

Users can implement and analyze marketing campaigns across all social profiles without signing in to each social network individually. With premium accounts, users get advanced social analytics, audience engagement, team collaboration, and security features. Why Use HootSuite? Although HootSuite is largely known as a business tool, many individuals use it for personal purposes. If you’re posting the same thing across multiple profiles, you can post it once through HootSuite and select the profiles where you want it published, and it will publish it on all five profiles at once....

Loom is a video-sharing app similar to Marco Polo or Snapchat. However, Loom gives more focus to share on-screen recording and professional use. That should give you an idea of what it is. Before we go further, let’s take a look at how it works on different platforms. Loom’s Supported Platforms Loom supports just about any platform. It has a website, Chrome extensions, desktop apps for Mac and Windows, and mobile apps for iOS and Android....

One way metadata is created is through the extra information almost all digital cameras store with photos. This metadata is called EXIF data, which stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. Most digital photo software can display EXIF information, but you usually can’t edit it. The Most Common Metadata Formats There are other types of metadata that allow you to add descriptive information within a digital photo or image file. This metadata might include the characteristics of the photo, copyright information, a caption, credits, keywords, creation date and location, source information, or special instructions....

People all around the world are stuck in their homes, and the only way to connect with people is via these video conferencing apps. Be it hanging out with friends, attending classes or lectures, conducting business meetings, etc. everything is being done on platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. Every app is trying to introduce new features, app integrations, etc. to improve the experience of the users. The perfect example of this is the new Together mode introduced by Microsoft Teams....

Operators who employ the use of mousetraps aggressively try to market their goods or services. They may even try to steal your personal data. So how do you recognize when you’re caught in a trap? How Mousetrapping Works Mousetrapping is an unethical practice some website operators use to keep you on their website longer than necessary. It is a technique that prevents you from leaving a website by trapping you in an endless loop of pages and pop-ups....

Bixby was initially featured on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, S8 and S8+ smartphones, and can be added to Samsung smartphones that run Android 7.0 Nougat or higher. What Samsung Bixby Can Do To fully use Bixby on a compatible device, you need internet access and a Samsung account. Bixby can operate almost all the functions of the device, including basic and advanced settings, as well as access other local and internet apps....

Also Read: Parental Control 101: How to Manage Screen Time on Mac to Limit Usage What Is Screen Time Passcode & Its Basic Functions? Some of the most critical functions of Screen Time passcode are: Downtime: This function allows you to set a time to keep you from using your phone. When you enable this feature, you can allow a few apps, and by default, you will receive phone calls....

When a quarter of Sky households have kids, and 60 percent of them own their own phone or tablet, Sky thought it was about time it made an app specially made for the little ones. Read: Best Sky Movies on demand 2016. What is Sky Kids? In a nutshell, Sky Kids is the new app from Sky which has is tailored for children, allowing them to easily watch their favourite shows on-demand via smart devices such as smartphone and tablets....

Sound complicated? To understand split tunneling, you need to get to grips with VPNs. So how does split tunneling work? What benefits does split tunneling give you? And which VPNs offer it? How Does Split Tunneling Work? To understand how split tunneling works, you need to know how VPNs work. Essentially, when you’re connected to the internet, your browser connects with your ISP’s server, which subsequently requests a website’s server for specific content....

In this article, we will discuss the Diamond Problem, how it arises from multiple inheritance, and what you can do to resolve the issue. Multiple Inheritance in C++ Multiple Inheritance is a feature of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) where a subclass can inherit from more than one superclass. In other words, a child class can have more than one parent. The figure below shows a pictorial representation of multiple inheritances....