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Switch to These Fonts to Save on Printer Ink

If you are looking to save printer ink, one of the ways is to switch to an ink-friendly font. Here are some of the ink-friendly fonts to start you off.

MTE Explains: What Is a Processor’s Process Size and Why Does It Matter?

The processor’s process size is always something that’s frequently discussed in the chip’s specifications. But what is that, and why does it matter? Let’s check it out.

What You Need to Know About 360 Degree Photography

360º photography is the rage today. In this article we will walk you through everything you need to know about 360º photography and how you can get started.

What is NFC and Why Is It Useful? [MTE Explains]

If you take a look at your smartphone’s technical specifications, you might notice that it supports NFC. But what is NFC, and why does your phone have it?

MTE Explains: What Is a “Zero-Day Virus?”

You have probably heard of “virus,” but what about “zero-day virus?” This article explains what “zero-day virus” is and how you can protect yourself.

What Is a DAC and How Can It Improve Audio Quality?

Poor audio quality on your PC could be due to the digital-to-analog converter in your system. This article explains what a DAC is and how it affects the audio quality.

Why You Shouldn’t Install Multiple Antivirus Programs on One PC

While there are many free and good antivirus programs out there, it is not advisable to install multiple antivirus programs on one PC, as much as you may want to. Here’s why.

Everything You Need To Know About Bluetooth 5

Bluetooth 5.0 has been announced, and it’s set to be quite possibly the biggest advancement to technology yet. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How Technology Can Help Airlines Stop Losing Your Luggage

Baggage loss in flights is still one of the biggest issue for airlines. Let’s see how new technology can help airlines stop losing your luggage.

What is Vapor Chamber Cooling?

A lot of high-end laptops or CPU/GPU coolers are using “vapor chamber” as a selling point. How is this better than the traditional cooling techniques? Let’s find out.

Text Expansion: The Quick Way to Give Your Productivity a Big Boost

If your job involves a lot of typing on the computer, one way to improve your productivity is by using a text expansion app. Learn how text expansion works and how the small and effective things it does can improve your productivity.

Google’s Automated Image Captioning & the Key to Artificial “Vision”

Google releases software that can automatically generate a caption based on the objects and setting of an image. This may be a stepping stone towards something greater on the road to more advanced artificial intelligence.

The Security Caveats of NFC Payments

Many people like the convenience of NFC payment but are not aware of the potential risk behind it. There are a couple of things you should know before you hop onto the bandwagon of convenience that contact-less payments provide.

What Is a “Moonshot” Technology?

Almost everything that has made human progress possible is thanks to something Google likes to call a “moonshot.” What exactly does it mean? Let’s find out.

Spotting a Strong Password: Know-How Plus Tools For Better Password Creation

Create a Strong Password Using These Tips and Tools

Knowing how to create a strong password is extremely important. If you want stronger passwords, these tips and tools will help to keep your accounts more secure.

MTE Explains: How Emoji Work

Ever wondered how Emoji work? They’re more than just a fun way to express yourself via SMS or online. Here’s a closer look at these popular characters.

Useful Tips You Need to Know to Extend Your Battery Lifespan

The devices our lives revolve around have batteries, and it is important to keep the battery healthy. Here’s how you can extend your battery’s lifespan.

Molecular Hardware: The Promise and the Challenges

As the race for smaller hardware continues, let’s dive into what this means and what challenges manufacturers face in making molecular hardware a reality.

How Differential Privacy Works

Apple recently discussed a concept called “differential privacy” which will be in iOS 10 software. Let’s check out what it is and how it works.

How Does Google Know Where Your WiFi Router Is?

Google seems to know everything, including where your home is located. This info is based on your router, but how does Google know where your WiFi router is anyway and can you stop this?

Getting Rid of the Blue: F.lux and Alternatives for More Devices

If you work on your computer for long hours, you probably deal with eye strain and disrupted sleep. Luckily, this can be helped by a few apps like F.lux

Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality: What’s The Difference?

Augmented reality has the upper-hand right now over virtual reality, but one question remains, how do these two technologies differ? Let’s discuss here.

MTE Explains: OpenType or TrueType, Which Should You Use?

Wondering about the difference between OpenType and TrueType? This article explains the difference between these two most common font formats to help you choose the best one for your needs.

Understanding the Various Open Source Licenses

It can feel like everything you download has some legalese attached to it. This article casts some light on the different open source licenses available.

MTE Explains: Common Word Processor File Formats

If you’ve ever saved a document for use on another computer, you know there are a number of file formats to choose from. In this article we cover the many file formats that relate to documents.

CDMA vs GSM: How Do They Differ?

When shopping for a new smartphone, you’ve problem heard the terms CDMA and GSM. This article explains what they are and how they differ.

MTE Explains: What Installing Software Actually Does

It should not come as a surprise that computers do a lot of things in the background. In this article we tackle just what happens when installing software on Windows.

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.

Why Won’t My Battery Charge Faster?

Why do batteries take so long to charge? Can it charge faster? Here’s the answer.

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.