5 new features in the latest version of the iPhone

by | May 21, 2018 | Information, IOS, Mobile Devices, News, Student articles, Uncategorized

Every year Apple comes out with a new iPhone, sometimes there’s a lot to talk about and sometimes there’s not. This year, Apple has made some radical changes with their latest flagship iPhone, the iPhone X. The iPhone X has brought a slew of changes, most notably: an OLED display, facial recognition technology, wireless charging, dual cameras, and an impressive new chipset. OLED (organic light-emitting diode) Display Basically, an OLED display is capable of emitting its own light without the need for a backlight. It can reach higher contrast ratios than LCD screens. LCD screens cannot show true blacks because the light from the backlight will still come through, where as OLED screens can turn off individual pixels for true and deep blacks. Apple didn't only add an OLED screen to the iPhone X , however. A total redesign and overhaul of the screen technology was done. Now, Apple has tried to remove bezels completely, resulting in an edge-to-edge screen with a notch at the top and no home-button. The implementation of this technology was not all fine and dandy, however. The notch is somewhat controversial, 3D Touch has been removed, fingerprint scanning is gone, and the cost of the display has increased. This has resulted in some customers paying more for a device that has removed features that existed in previous releases of the iPhone. Facial Recognition The iPhone X has introduced an advanced new facial recognition technology (dubbed ‘Face ID'), it is essentially taking the place of Touch ID now that the iPhone X doesn't support fingerprint scanning.  Face ID works in different lighting circumstances and doesn't...

Best free online training courses for an IT Computer Support Professional

by | May 21, 2018 | COMPTIA certifications, computer training, Information, Student articles, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

In the field of IT, certifications, accolades, and qualifications are increasingly important to obtain alongside a college degree. In fact, not only are certifications useful, but in many cases they are expected of a job applicant to have. However, for people trying to get started with their careers, the combined price of training and the certification itself, can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are many free resources and online training courses out there to help us prepare at no cost. Resources Cybrary.it – Cybrary.it is free online training resource that provides courses and training for a variety of certifications such as the CompTIA A+ at no charge. All you need to do to access their resources is sign up and create a free account. Cybrary.it is focused mainly on video training courses and less on practice exams, but if you do want practice exams, you will have to subscribe and pay for them. Professor Messer – Professor Messer is a free online training resource that includes the following certifications: Comptia A+, CompTIA Netowrk+, CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft 70-680. The resources they provide include training courses, videos, course notes, pop quizzes, and study groups. ExamCompass – ExamCompass  is a great resource for CompTIA practice exams and quizzes. They have practice exams for CompTIA A+ 220-901 & 220-902, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ certifications. The quizzes are helpful for you to hone your skills in specific topics without taking a full practice exam; they are also useful in preparing you for the practice exams. CrucialExams – CrucialExams is a resource for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA  Network+, and CompTIA  Security+ certifications. At no cost, it provides practice...

How to setup and configure a wireless network in a secure manner

by | May 13, 2018 | computer science, How To, Information, Information Security, Network, Security, Tips and Tricks, Wireless

An improperly configured wireless network can present massive consequences for anyone. Consequences can range from freeloaders using your internet – to malware, data theft, and liability for illegal activity. If your network is left open and unsecured, you are practically inviting freeloaders to use your internet; you wouldn’t leave your doors open and unlocked at night, would you? You might know your neighbors well, but you do not want to be responsible for them or their kids downloading movies on your network. More dedicated hackers would prey on networks might prey on wireless networks using old weak encryption or might even try to guess weak and common passwords regardless of what kind of encryption you are using. Methods of Attack You should not only worry about those who live around you, there is a method called ‘wardriving’ that hackers use to prey on wireless networks. Wardriving involves people driving around, searching for and trying to gain access to networks while in a vehicle. Obviously open networks can be joined with ease, however there are more complex methods for more knowledgeable hackers. They use software such as Aircrack to obtain a handshake with a wireless network. The handshake is the exchange of the encrypted key between the client and the wireless router. The handshake is retrieved by sending de-authentication packets to disconnect devices from the wireless network; they then wait for a device to reconnect (most will automatically). Once a device attempts to reconnect, Aircrack captures the handshake as a .CAP file. The .CAP file can then be cracked with Aircrack using the CPU or converted to another format to...

Edge Browser Vs Internet Explorer

by | May 13, 2018 | Information, Microsoft, Windows

Edge browser and the Internet Explorer are two version of something that helps us make our lives easier. They give us access to via Internet that answers most of our questions gives us entertainment update and news. They each have there own features and what they can and can not do.Edge browser and internet explorer have great similarities overall but do have some differences. In this  day in age Edge browser is better and i will explain why. It is not better because Internet explorer  is bad but edge browser is the more updated thing to use. Edge browser is the latest web browser and appeals to the business aspect that internet explore did not. Internet explorer is the oldest version of browser access . Edge new features they include there design, features, performance, and compatibility of how things are operating now.  Internet explorer does not have the most current compatibility for this generation of technology.The design of edge is more clearer than the internet explorer. It is used with more advanced technology. There are more technology that was available now than it was when they designed the internet explorer. The internet explore is more has a disdained not a eye appealing look to the consumers. The edge is pushed so much from Microsoft because eventually internet explorer  will fade away. Edge browser is definitely  something to get used to but everyone will adapt by force. Internet explorer and the Edge browser  has  differences. One of there main differences would be security. In between the year 2009- 2015 more than 260 net vulnerabilities were accessed from the internet explorer. Edge...