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Artificial Intelligence: A Force for Good

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing technology with the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives. While there are some concerns about the potential negative impacts of AI, there are also many ways that it can be used for good. Here are some examples of how AI is being used for good: Healthcare: AI is being used to develop new drugs and treatments, improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and provide personalized healthcare. For example, AI-powered systems are being used to analyze medical images and data to detect cancer and other diseases earlier and more accurately than ever before. Education: AI is being used to personalize learning, provide real-time feedback, and help students learn at their own pace. For example, AI-powered tutors can provide personalized feedback to students on their homework and help them identify areas where they need additional help. Environment: AI is being used to monitor and protect the environment. For ex...

GPT vs. MBR Partitioning, A Quick Look

  Partitioning is a way to manage space for your server or PC that ensure the OS is in the right place to manage data. When a new medium is installed on a server or a personal computer, the operating system will not install data until the new storage device has been partitioned. However, some users may not understand which partition method to use when prompted. Below will outline the difference between GPT and MBR partitions, their limitations, and level of security.  What is GPT and MBR partitions?                 Master Boot Record or MBR is an older method that is used for the standard BIOS partition table. Simultaneously, GUID Partition Table or GPT is used in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface or UEFI. “ GPT is new. But the new one is not always better than the old one. Many vendors utilize MBR technology since it is still predominantly used in the real world. GPT disks have the advantages o...

The different operating systems and peripherals that we use every day

Have you ever taken a stroll through your local tech store or browsed through your favorite tech website and saw all the crazy peripherals on sale? From the different keyboards, mice, webcams, mousepads, to the components that help cool your machine to the sleek cases that house everything, all these accessories can be overwhelming to those that are unfamiliar with what these attachments do.   Though essential peripherals, such as the keyboard and mouse, can become confusing as there are many different arrangements and choices for one to choose. From gaming-focused to minimalist design, indeed, there are different flavors for everyone. The keyboard that I use at home is a cheap mechanical board that I purchased on Amazon a few months ago. Though the board does what I want it to do, I tend to find myself looking at other boards on the market. I use an Apple wireless keyboard with my iPad for my travel setup, which works reasonably well. Now I am leaning toward using flat style...

Using Cloud Computing: What to consider

        Many users who access applications through the Cloud seem to do so without understanding the complications that can arise if something were to go wrong. However, the benefits of using apps from the Cloud, such as iCloud, for example, which allows apple users access applications like Keynote and Pages, can create documents easily from any desktop with a web browser. The benefits of these types of services can be easy to use, be cost-efficient, and where backup and recovery can be quickly made. These hosting services can also offer another benefit, which is 24/7 support as well.      Unfortunately, there are some downsides to these types of services. As many businesses may use services already, the biggest issue is trusting these services with your business's sensitive data. There have been cases where Software as a Service or SaaS providers have been targeted by hackers more frequently and have been easily compromised. This can be trouble...