Monday, January 21, 2019

Huge Supercomputers Still Exist. Here's What They're Being Used for Today

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Today's Featured Articles

Three Ways to Improve Your Smarthome

The initial appeal of smarthome devices can be one of intrigue. Furthermore, these products can do a lot more than you might think from first glance.   Read More »


Huge Supercomputers Still Exist. Here’s What They’re Being Used for Today

Supercomputers were a massive race in the 90s, as the US, China, and others all competed to have the fastest computer. While the race has died down a bit, these monster computers still used to solve many of the world’s problems.   Read More »


The Smart TV Crapware Era Has Already Begun

Geeks often ask for dumb TVs. But, as the CTO of Vizio recently explained, smart TVs are cheaper than dumb TVs. TVs are so cheap that manufacturers make their profit by tracking your viewing habits and selling ads.   Read More »


How to Turn a Raspbery Pi into a Plex Server

Plex Media Servers are great for storing and accessing all your movies, tv shows, and other media. Unfortunately, Plex Server hardware can be expensive, electricity intensive, or both. To reduce both bills,  use a Raspberry Pi for a Plex Server.   Read More »


What Is the NTUSER.DAT File in Windows?

Hidden in every user profile is a file named NTUSER.DAT. This file contains the settings and preferences for each user, so you shouldn't delete it and probably shouldn't edit it. Windows automatically loads, changes, and saves the file for you.   Read More »


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Add More HDMI Ports To Your TV With These Switches

If you find yourself constantly plugging and unplugging HDMI cables from your TV, then it may be time to buy an HDMI switch.   Read More »






Everything Else We Published Today
How to Change Page Orientation in Google Docs
Add More HDMI Ports To Your TV With These Switches
Abode Releases 2nd-Gen Gateway with 4G and Z-Wave Plus Support
Now That the Chromecast Audio Is Dead, Google Needs to Refresh the Google Home




Geek Trivia

Which Star Wars Actor Went On To Become A Prolific Voice Actor?
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Peter Mayhew →
Carrie Fisher →
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