The ratio of humans to insects on Earth is so heavily skewed in favor of insects that there are about two billion insects per human. | |
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- Unpatched browser weaknesses can be exploited to track millions of Web users
There are so many ways that people can be tracked online, even if they delete their cookies after every visit. And now there are a few more ways. Of course, none of this compares to the amount of data Facebook has on everybody, so does it matter? [ArsTechnica] - How Comcast wants to meter the Internet
Internet providers are going to continue the trend of charging for data usage to get back the revenue they are losing from people switching away from cable TV to streaming. Which is ridiculous considering that they have a monopoly already. [AP] - Cutting Sugar Improves Children's Health in Just 10 Days
Obese children who cut back on their sugar intake see improvements in their blood pressure, cholesterol readings and other markers of health after just 10 days. [NYT] - Why Is There An 'R' in Mrs.?
Originally, Mrs. was an abbreviation for mistress, the female counterpart of master. [Mentalfloss ] - The $24 Billion Data Business Telcos Don't Want to Discuss
They know when you are sleeping. They know when you're awake. And where you are, and what you browse, how often you do it, your age, and your gender. And they are going to sell it to the highest bidder. Welcome to Net Neutrality. [AdAge] - Why I dumped my iPhone 6 and went Android
Removable battery, upgradable storage, and shortcuts on the desktop. All valid reasons to use Android. Sadly the Android phone makers didn't get the memo, as the trend is non-removable batteries and no SD card slot, removing their main advantage over iPhone. [ZDNet] | |
| To view your photos on your iPhone or iPad, you can use a cloud service to store them and then access them on your device. However, what if you want your photos available offline? Transferring your photos to your iPhone or iPad is easy using iTunes. | |
| Like cars and homes before them, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, something we all need to stay current on the days events or respond to emails while on the road. But what can you do to protect them in case your case can’t protect them from threats external or otherwise? | |
| While most of us just see normal file and folder names on our Windows systems, other people may have encountered something a bit more unexpected – file and folder names with a dot in front of them. Why does this happen? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a very curious reader’s question. | |
| We all know how annoying it is when we’re bothered by telemarketers and robocallers. You can easily block callers and manage them using your iPhone so you’re not disturbed, or at least less disturbed by them. | |
| Attachments in emails in iOS have not always been easy to work with. You could attach photos and videos or, for other types of files, hope that the app in which the file was created provided an option for sharing the file via email. | |
| if you’ve purchased an app from the iOS App Store or the Mac App Store and there’s a problem, you can contact Apple to get your money back. This isn’t automatic — you’ll have to provide a reason you want a refund and Apple will review your request. | |
| Google Play allows you to easily refund an app — for any reason — within the first two hours after purchasing it. After that, it gets a bit more difficult and situational — but there are still ways you can potentially get a refund. | |
| | Download Time Management For Dummies Everyone is endowed with the same amount of time each day: 86,400 seconds — and your ability to manage that time toward goals and objectives can tip the balance of success in your favor. No matter what career and job role you're in, this practical guide delivers solutions for working better and faster, getting rid of time-wasting distractions, and ultimately reducing stress. Click here to download | |
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