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RT monitors are directly linked to a disease which may have affected entire generations. For decades when walking into a computer lab or home office, you surely saw the large boxy computer screen taking up a huge chunk of desk real estate. These old-school behemoth monitors are formally called cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. Cathode ray monitors work by moving high voltage electron beams back and forth across the screen. These beams pass by and light up phosphor dots in a gl

Bought yourself a Buffalo LinkStation LS220D and not sure how to get started? Don't worry! Here's our in-depth guide to connecting your Buffalo LinkStation to a Windows PC. Today we'll go over how to get the device visible on your drive, how to create your admin account, add users, permissions and folders, and then lastly how to map your network drive, so you'll be able to access your LS220D locally from any remote device you own! Step 1: Setting up the NAS drive and creating

Bought yourself a QNAP TS-251A recently? Well, you're going to want to get the device set up with your Windows PC. Today we'll be going through how to get the device visible on your laptop/PC, how to set up shared folders and new users/groups, how to set up storage drives (volumes and disks), and finally how to map the network drive for your QNAP device, so you can access it the same way on any remote device! Step 1: Setting up your account and connecting the NAS drive First

Wanting to get started with your WD My Cloud device? Here's our guide to getting yourself sorted out - We'll run you through how to connect the drive to your Windows 10 device, as well as create your account, add users, change shared permissions, and map your WD device to your network drive. IT Support Step 1: Establishing a connection with your Windows 10 device First up, you want to plug in your WD My Cloud drive into a power socket, and then plug in one end of the supplied

There is a very simple way to get started with your Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive - Here is our guide to connect your Seagate NAS drive to your Windows PC. First of all, make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements: Windows 10, 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows Vista You will also need an active internet connection for getting your device set up, using one of the following web browsers: Internet Explorer 9.x or later Firefox 5.x or later Chrome 11.x or later

In today's stories, we reveal 3 clever new gadgets to get your hands on, Final Cut Pro is getting a collaborative boost, and how Reddit has plans to expand its "dark house" streaming network. 3 clever new gadgets you should get your hands on today! Need a tech life hack? We've got you covered - Here are 3 gadgets to get your hands on as soon as you can, because ultimately... They're going to make your life so much easier! Duex Pro Portable Monitor - Dual monitor setup on the

When it comes to the jobs you do in your company, are there ever things that need to be done every so often, but those tasks can't be given to a new employee, as it might take them too long to learn? That's where you should use Fiverr - Instead of hiring people in the traditional way, you can hire someone on Fiverr without any face-to-face contact, and you only pay them for the time you need, without contractual obligations or minimum pay. So, what is Fiverr? Fiverr is a full

Finding yourself getting extra charges every month for your mobile data usage? It's a problem we all have... Everyone who has a mobile phone uses it outside the house, and if you want to be able to use it anywhere, you need a mobile data plan. Relying on free public WIFI alone will leave you jumping between libraries, cafes and train stations. But how can you use less of your mobile data, without restricting the stuff you do already? Let's find out... Tip 1 - Restrict apps ru

The world's most widely traded cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has seemed to simply stop growing over the last 2 months, why has this happened? Let's talk about that... First of all, we should find out what the current price of Bitcoin is - As of 19th July 2020, Bitcoin is trading at around $9150 USD. Since the turn of the year, Bitcoin has just edged past the $10,000 USD mark, fallen off a cliff to almost half of that, and then quickly recovered. The most shocking assumption as to w

Ever since July 2003, Tesla has been built on the main aim of manufacturing and delivering electric vehicles which have zero carbon emissions. The first thing to note is how rich the current CEO Elon Musk is. Musk's current net worth is almost $70 billion (USD), this is mainly due to a combination of holdings in both Tesla and Space X, the latter of these two recently flew 2 NASA astronauts into space. Tesla's fleet of electric cars are more expensive upfront compared to norm

If you ever wondered how the world's tech giants were ranked, here's a list so you can find out for yourself... 10 - HP HP, a shortened version of their trading name Hewlett-Packard, are a computer, laptop, printer and ink seller. Founded over 80 years ago in a single garage in California, HP are now one of the world's best known sellers of laptops and monitors, generating $58.76 billion USD of revenue in 2019 alone. 9 - Panasonic Based in Japan, Panasonic are a global seller

One booming hobby and trend nowadays is watching (and making) YouTube videos. How do you start out a YouTube channel properly? Have the correct motive One tutorial you'll always see floating around is how to make millions from YouTube - Although this is possible, the reason you should be joining YouTube is for the fun of making videos, and not to try and make a quick earning. YouTube doesn't allow earnings really until you reach 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours watch time ov

People are driven by technology, it is what helps the modern world keep moving. One of the most important, yet controversial pieces of technology is the smartphone. Notice how we said smartphone, and not just phone, mobile, or cell phone - A smart phone does a LOT more than just the calling aspect. In fact, up to 10 percent of people who own a smartphone carry out all of their online activities via their mobile device, as they cannot get a broadband connection into their hom

Having a PC, whether you buy it, or make it yourself, is very rewarding. You can do just about anything you like on them, it can be for work, for gaming, or just as a leisure tool. Let's discuss whether it is better to buy or build your PC. First of all, we know it is obviously a good choice to buy a PC from another supplier, the reasons are pretty widely known. Buying a pre-built PC enables you to save on the hours of work required to set up each component, and getting every

If you're ever stuck for ways to enhance your experience on a Windows desktop, whether it is to take shortcuts, or make things more accessible, here are 8 simple tips to improve your Windows experience. 1. Open an incognito tab with shortcuts Need to open up Google Chrome quickly for an encrypted search? Simply press Ctrl+Shift+N to open an incognito browser. 2. Disable background applications If your desktop is running slowly, open the task manager tool by pressing Ctrl+Shif

Being able to store your data in the cloud is probably one of the best decisions your company (or you) will make. It provides a host of benefits, but if managed inefficiently, can also lead to some negative experiences. Here are the pros and cons of using cloud storage: Pros: #1 - Disaster recovery If using a cloud storage service, you don't have to stress anywhere near as much about things going missing. In the cloud, your data and files are constantly being backed up and st

It was looking pretty likely that the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix was going to be cancelled, and unfortunately last week Singapore's race organisers announced that the race would not be going ahead. This was due to the risk of infections spreading in the stands and viewing areas, as well as the rigorous restrictions still in place around the nation. This is obviously a very sad time for racing lovers, but it isn't all doom and gloom... E-sports have managed to team up with

Many millions, if not, billions of people have lost out due to the restrictions and new ways of life caused by coronavirus. Companies in industries like hospitality, sport, retail and leisure have felt the full impact of the lack of demand. Compare these to other industries, and there is a select few very clear winners as a result of this pandemic. Big technology companies. The reason why? The digital age has taken a big turn, and companies are beginning to realise that home

The PS5 has finally had a full reveal, and it goes without saying that it's, a little different... The design of the PS5 is a black and white colour, shaped almost like a home router - The controllers also take on a new identity, appearing to look completely different to the PS4 design. In the release event, Sony teased some of the great new games set to come out before the end of the year/early 2021, including the likes of Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil 8 - A total of 24 n

If you're waiting on your next holiday to become a possibility again, it might be draining to just wait for the day to happen. Instead, we recommend you invest in some tech gadgets and apps, to make your travelling a whole lot more fun, and much easier once the time arrives - This is especially important for longer journeys, so you have the gadgets you need to make your travel a better experience. Anker PowerCore 20100 Power Bank Travelling without a portable charger is a bit