In my humble opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages to each of the solutions. When backing up data on a standalone physical machine, we need an additional hardware that has to be bought, which means we need to spend additional money to get the machine. But in virtual environments, where virtual images are usually stored on a NAS/SAN solution, it’s best to mount the hard drive over the network in order to use it in a virtual machine or a hypervisor....

This isn’t the only form these malicious pop-ups take. Some may warn you of viruses detected on your iPhone. To make it even more confusing, the pop-ups can appear while you’re browsing legitimate websites. Some of these scams work by redirecting you from the site you’re on to a different site. Essentially, they’re malicious ads that sneak into your browser. They even have their own nickname: “malvertising.” What are these pop-ups?...

Does encrypting a disk make it less likely that data can be recovered with utilities after a crash? Does encrypting the disk make it more likely to have errors and failures? Does encrypting the disk make it harder to transfer to a bigger boot disk? Just what are the pros and cons for the average PC user in a home or small business without a full-time IT department? Also: How to encrypt your email and why you should Make no mistake about it, disk encryption is a powerful security precaution....

You can go online to see if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine and if so, make an appointment. Tap or click here for some tips on checking the availability of the vaccine in your area. The pandemic has also resulted in an alarming rise of new scams. From fake PPE to bogus business proposals, thieves are taking advantage of this awful situation. Now, the Dark Web is playing host to illegal vaccine sales....

With the amount of data we accumulate on a daily basis, cloud storage isn’t just a perk anymore. For some of us, it’s practically a necessity. The question is which cloud storage provider can hit the trifecta regarding storage space, security, and accessibility. Degoo has long been one of the top choices for individual users, but its new deal on two premium lifetime plans just made it much more attractive for families....

The Droid Turbo from Motorola and Verizon has been getting quite a bit of attention since the end of September, and now that the DroidDoes website has relaunched, we know why. While it was always believed the Droid Turbo would be launching before the end of 2014, ever since it first started cropping up out of the Rumor Mill, Verizon’s official DroidDoes teaser site has relaunched with a countdown indicating the newest Droid-branded family member will launch in thirteen days and a few hours, marking October 28 as the official launch date....

“Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended,” Musk tweeted. “Previously, we issued a warning before suspension, but now that we are rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning. This will be clearly identified as a condition for signing up to Twitter Blue.” Also: Little blue check mark? No, what the web needs is autonomy Via The Guardian, over the weekend comedians had started pranking Musk by changing their handle’s name to Elon Musk or something close to it....

Let me tell you what is MSQRD, it is a face-swapping and filter app that helps users to use different types of effects and masks while taking the live photograph, videos or selfies. Moreover, users can also swap the faces. Facebook acquired the Masquerade (or simply MSQRD) in March, with the intention to “continue to improve the video experience of Facebook,” a social network spokesman said. It is worth noting that after Snapchat adds facial recognition feature and then funny filters, Snapchat has made a tremendous success, so it is no wonder Facebook moved quickly to incorporate MSQRD technology in its rapid growth of the Live platform....

Samsung has a habit of using different camera sensors on its flagship devices that are sourced from different vendors. In the past, the company has interchangeably used camera sensor from Sony and its own ISOCELL sensor on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are no different in this regard, and both handsets use either a Sony IMX260 sensor or a ISOCELL sensor from Samsung....

Here are five apps that Android users can brag about to their ione-toting friends. Tasker ($3) Tasker helps make your smartphone actually feel smart. The app lets you create profiles that automatically execute certain tasks when specific criteria are met. For instance, you can have your phone automatically launch the music app when you plug in headphones, or have your phone silence itself when you get to the office. There’s really no limit to the types of profiles you can create, there are entire websites dedicated to Tasker profiles if you’re not up to the task of creating one yourself....

Google’s focus on “immersive connections” refers to “our approach to bringing people closer together through our communication products,” Aparna Pappu, Google Cloud VP and GM of Workspace, said to reporters ahead of the Google Cloud Next conference. By creating one, cohesive view of the presentation and the presenter, the audience will be able to follow along more easily, Google reasons – even if they’re watching the presentation asynchronously, after it’s been delivered....

Smart looks! Mind you, it packs enough of a punch to be considered a formidable proposition in its own right. The design is classic Realme 6 – the front is all 6.5-inch display with a punch-hole notch, wit Gorilla Glass, and the plastic back (it does not look bad at all!) has a gradient finish with a quad-camera capsule-like unit on the back with the camera on the top being highlighted with a yellow circle (no, no dramatic logos on this one)....

This year’s CES event featured nearly 2,000 exhibitors, from tech giants to scrappy startups. Most of these exhibitors made big announcements about all of the cool new tech gadgets that will be hitting the market this year. These 5 show-stopping smart devices were just a few to debut during CES 2021. Out of all the new gadgets unveiled at CES 2021, there were a handful of standouts worth noting. These new gadgets include a smart lamp, an augmented reality HUD for your car and even a touchless, voice-controlled smart faucet....

The new save icon on the top of the menu will now let Chrome users save the entire page along with the text and the images. The audio and the video items on the web page will come with a save icon that will let you start the download in the background. The Downloads screen will now give access to the saved content which also includes the media files. The content is aggregated on the basis of its type, for instance, web pages are stored in Pages section while the Video, Audio, Images, and Documents get a section of their own....

That’s where apps are my saving grace. StuffMerge composer, despite its lengthy name, helpfully solves this exact problem. It costs less than $2 in the Play Store, but if you’re a frequent worker bee on a small screen. It’s worth shelling out the price of a cheap cup of coffee. Okay, yes, that’s a mean cup of joe. There’s also a free version, but it limits you to three items in a group....

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes. Dell Venue 8 7000: Dell stuck pretty close to stock Android with its ultra-thin tablet. The Android 5....

You can access all those services free if you have a Google Account. Even on Android & iOS, you will find dedicated apps for every different Google service. If you use the latest version of Windows 10, you might know that the operating system adds a separate and distinct shortcut for OneDrive on File Explorer. The shortcut allows you to access OneDrive from Windows 10’s file explorer. The same thing can be done with Google Drive also....

Now, there are multiple ways to play an incompatible video format on Windows. You can either choose to convert the video files with video converter apps or use a different media player app. Popular media player apps like VLC, KMPlayer, MPC Home Cinema, etc., can play almost all media file formats. Until now, we have already shared a detailed guide on VLC Media Player. Today, we will discuss KMPlayer for Windows 10....

Also Read: Download OnePlus 7 Pro Wallpapers All such things make OnePlus 7T’s display smooth, vivid, and more immersive. So, with such a high-quality display, one can expect amazing wallpapers. As usual, the company has introduced lots of wallpapers with OnePlus 7T, and we are going to share some of them in this article. In this article, we have compiled a list of the best OnePlus 7T Stock wallpapers that you can download for free....

With VLC, you can watch 3D Movies, record gaming videos, convert videos, and more. Apart from media playback, the VLC Media Player can be used for various purposes. On Techviral, we have shared quite a few tricks that require the VLC media player to work. Also Read: How to Cut Videos Using VLC Media Player in Windows 10 Download VLC Media Player Offline Installer This article will share a detailed guide on downloading the VLC Media Player offline installer for Windows....