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What is “Modding?” Prominent Examples and More

Modding is the act of modifying hardware or software to either perform differently or do something differently than it was originally intended to do. In this article we talk about modding as it relates to tech.

What is Emulation? Benefits, Downsides and More

Heard of emulation but not exactly sure what it is? This article will explain to you what emulation is, the benefits, and the downsides to using it.

How Your Christmas Lights Could Be Killing the WiFi Signal

Christmas lights are a yearly tradition for many, but did you know that those pretty decorations can actually affect your WiFi? Here’s how Christmas lights kill your signal.

MTE Explains: ID3 Tagging on Music

Do you like to keep your music library organized by using tags? Let’s take a look at the music ID3 tagging systems that define how we approach digital music.

Everything You Need to Know About Tor’s Messenger System

Developers have released a new messenger system that runs on top of Tor. Here’s what you should know about this new messenger system for Tor.

Would a Circulatory System Be Better for a Computer Than Water Cooling?

A water cooling system for PC can be difficult to implement. Would a circulatory system that worked a lot like our own vascular systems be more efficient?

What You Need to Know About EFF Privacy Badger

The EFF has released a browser extension for Chrome & FireFox called Privacy Badger, which blocks trackers & ads. Here’s what you to need to know about it.

Everything You Need to Know About the Bitcoin XT Split

Some are saying that a divorce must happen for Bitcoin to thrive, and its name will be Bitcoin XT. What effect will this have? Read on to find out.

Understanding Video Aspect Ratios

Know the difference between 16:9 & 4:3 and 1.85:1 & 1.33:1? Here, we define video aspect ratios with examples so you know what size your screen should be.

What You Need to Know About Video Encoding

Video encoding is sometimes hard to figure out. This article helps to demystify some of the settings you might come across in your encoding travels.

Is SkyNet Nearly Here? Explaining Google’s Neural Network

The Google Brain team is working on artificial neural networks. Let’s see how it could affect the way that technology interacts with us in the near future.

What Is a Quantum Dot Monitor?

Many articles have been talking about this radical type of display that uses “quantum dot technology.” Let’s find out what a quantum dot monitor actually is!

MTE Explains: What is RAID?

RAID, a technology used with multiple hard disks for increased performance, stands for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks.” Find out what it’s all about.

MTE Explains: How Chrome Development Channels Work

In this article, we follow Chrome from its most experimental stage to mainstream release. Learn more about each channel and see which one is best for you.

MTE Explains: Everything About Image Stabilization

Manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have recently introduced image stabilizers into their cameras. Find out everything about image stabilization here.

What You Need to Know About the Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger is a messenger application that promises privacy and security along with a ton of other features. How truthful are these claims?

MTE Explains: What Is USB Type-C?

Apple released a new MacBook with a new USB Type-C port. Let’s find out what exactly is USB Type-C and the problems it was trying to solve.

MTE Explains: What Is Google’s ‘Material Design’ Android Interface?

One of the most exciting changes in Android 5.0 is the introduction of what Google calls “Material Design,” What do they actually mean? Let check it out.

MTE Explains: Can Monitors Really Hurt You?

The growing presence of screens in our lives has transformed their safety into an issue that some are taking so seriously, they are calling it a crisis.

MTE Answers: Why Is Fiber Optic Internet Faster Than Copper?

Internet transmission speed on fiber optic cable is much faster than the old copper infrastructures we relied on for decades. Why is this so? Let discuss it.

MTE Explains: What Is an API?

The word “API” is flashed around a lot, but it seems that only developers know what it means. For the general public, here is what an API does.

What’s an IP Camera?

When you are looking for a new webcam, you might have noticed some products known as IP cameras. If you’re wondering what those are, here’s the explanation.

What You Need to Know About Driverless Vehicles

Google has been testing their driverless vehicles for past two years. Is it ready for prime time? Here’s what you need to know about driverless vehicles.

Understanding the Various Compression, Encryption and Archive Formats

There are several archive formats and each comes with its own pros and cons. Find out more about the compression, encryption and each archive format and see which one is most suitable for you.

3 Questions About Fiber Optics Finally Answered

You’re probably wondering why your ISP is not switching to fiber optics and providing faster connection speed. We will take a detail look at the situation and answer all of these questions in a way that’s easy to understand!.

7 Technology Myths That Cost You Money

Technology myths are everywhere. On occasions, it costs you money and make you poorer. Let’s take a look at some of the technology myths that cost you money.

The Differences Between MBR and GPT

You probably are wondering, what are the differences between MBR and GPT and is there any benefit using one over the other? We wil clear your doubt in this article.

What You Need to Know About MAC Addresses

If you’ve ever looked at the details on your network card, you might have noticed an awkward-looking series of alphanumeric characters. As you gaze upon this sequence of characters, a question may pop up in your head: “What in the name of Torvalds is a MAC address?!” And the answer is here.

What Is Google AdSense, and Who Profits From It?

As you’ve browsed the web, you’ve undoubtedly noticed ads strung up along the sides of webpages. These ads drive much of the wealth that powers the Internet and sometimes even fund complete websites. Many of these ads are driven by a single program, Google AdSense. Let’s take a look at what is Adsense and how you can make money from it.

What Are Packaged Apps And How Can They Affect You?

Google is introducing so-called “packaged apps,” applications that run natively inside of Google Chrome. How will this affect your computing experience? Will this be the next step to total cloud computing? Let’s find out!

The Difference Between Free Software, Open Source Software, and Freeware

Free Software vs Open Source Software. Most people are always confused over them. Here are the differences between free software, open source and freeware

How 3D Technology Works

For those who are planning to buy a 3D capable device, this article shows you what you need to know about 3D technology and help you make a better decision.

How Digital Camera Works (And Why More Pixels Doesn’t Lead To A Better Photo)

In this article, we will simplify the technology behind digital camera and explain why some cameras perform better than others!

The Differences Between a Refurbished and New PC (And Is a Refurbished PC a Better Deal?)

When some people see the word “refurbished” placed in the title of a PC, their immediate reaction is to avoid the item like the plague, not knowing all the differences between a refurbished and new PC. Refurbished PC is not as bad as you think, and with a little attention, it could save you money too.