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Edge Computing works hand in hand with the cloud to provide a flexible solution based on the data collection and analysis needs of an organization.  What is Edge computing? It is a type of computing that takes place on-site or near a data source, reducing the need for data to be processed in a distant Centre. In other words, it brings computation and data storage closer to the sources of data. This is the way to save bandwidth and improve response time. Further, it is not wrong to say Edge computing is a complement to cloud computing. Edge computing is also known as fog computing. At the Edge, the things cannot only request service and content from the Cloud but also perform the computing tasks from the cloud. Edge can perform computing offloading, data storage, caching, and processing as well as distribute request and delivery service from cloud to user. Edge computing is a viable solution for the Smart Home since this allows computation to be performed at the network's ...

Cloud computing is a new technology in the field of computers. As many companies are already using this technology worldwide like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud & IBM Cloud etc. But, the boom has come in this field with the recent news of Windows 365 and that too immediately after the Windows 11 launch which has forced the novice to think about this. So, let’s know, what is cloud computing & how it works? WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING? Cloud computing refers to the provision of many types of services such as data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software through the internet. Actually, the "cloud" is nothing but a symbol for the internet which basically provides various types of services online to companies and individuals on a subscription fee. Cloud Computing naming is really great; it suits its name too. Just like the cloud, you can get the service anytime anywhere.  Cloud Computing was invented in early 1960 by J.C.R Licklider (Joseph Carl Robnett...

The blue colour light emitted by computer screens disrupts our sleep patterns and upsets our lives. If we spend the majority of our time on computers, especially at night, we will certainly suffer. Blue light helps us see the computer screen better during the day, but it might disrupt our sleeping patterns and cause eye discomfort at night. Sleeping is a time when our bodies undertake some important work to restore any damage or dysfunction caused by our daily activities. However, if you spend your evenings on the computer without using this option, you will undoubtedly hurt your eyes and sleep patterns. Actually, blue light disturbs our Circadian Cycle that leads to poor health. What is Circadian Rhythm?  Circadian is derived from the Latin phrase "Circa Diem," which means "about a day." A circadian rhythm, also defined as a circadian cycle, is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and happens every 24 hours on average. Our pineal glands p...

What is TPM (Trusted Platform Module)? TPM stand for Trusted Platform Module . It is a discrete or firmware chip in modern computers that provides hardware-based security to generate, store and protect encryption keys. TPM is also known as ISO/IEC 11889. TPM generally installed on a motherboard of a computer that communicates with the entire system through a hardware bus.  TPM cannot control the SOFTWARE that is running on a system. TPM is available in two versions: 1.2 and 2.0. The latter is the more suitable system, and that is the type of TPM processor required for Windows 11. What does a TPM do? TPM is a microcontroller chip that guards the platform (PC or Laptop) against intruder attacks through securing artefacts and authenticates the platform in case of intrusion with these available artefacts.  These artefacts can be in the form of passwords, certificates, or encryption keys. Basically, this chip does the function of authentication and attestation to ensure safer compu...

It is a common practice by all of us to forget the orientation of the paper in case of printing over a Letter Head or pre-printed paper.  Printer Paper Orientation  This way in order to save the paper, we furthermore generate the waste. Besides this, many times we print the document on assumption and again waste the paper, ink, time & energy. Surely, we can utilize the one-sided paper for the draft printing of documents.   But lack of knowledge about printers leads us to repeat this mistake again and again and unintentionally generate lots of waste. But we can save the papers, ink, and our precious time too if we keep one thing in mind and then print the documents i.e  understand the following icons :  How to place the printed paper on the Printer? The icon embossed over the paper tray tells us about the orientation of the paper quite clearly.  But, we simply ignore it and print it without knowing its worth. Generally, in haste or stress, we often forge...

Features of Google Lens This is the unique tool given by Google to all Android mobile users. A very powerful tool to identify, translate and even explore a particular place or thing instantly. There are more revelations as you progress down reading the article. Maybe lots of people already using it quite enthusiastically but some would be first-time users and a few are those that are not yet familiar with its entire features. So, let’s start revealing its feature in detail step by step. 1. Translate: It can translate any text in most languages easily. Simply open the Google Lens on your phone. Point the camera to scan the text.  The autodetect feature available in this program will detect the word or phrase. Now select “Translate” and press the round button on your screen. The selected text will get translated into your opted language instantly. 2. Text: Using this feature, you can easily convert handwritten text or any type of text into digital form and then transfer the text to...

COMMAND TO SHUTDOWN  1) First way to Shutdown the computer by using  ALT + F4 key combination. Simultaneously pressing these key together activate a pop-up window. Now, select the shutdown option to switch off your computer / Laptop. ( It works when your are on Desktop) 2) Second way, you can shut down your PC or Laptop using CTRL +ALT + DEL key combination. Pressing these three keys together activate a pop-up window, now select sign-off to shut down your computer or Laptop. CLICK TO SHUTDOWN  1) click the Window's icon on taskbar then select power button--> select Shutdown to close your PC or Laptop. 2) One more option is a secret menu. Just press right mouse button once to open this menu then select the command to shutdown the computer.   UNIQUE WAYS OF SHUTDOWN A COMPUTER  SLIDE TO SHUTDOWN  In windows 10 you can shut down your computer in a style too with the creation of a shortcut. Just follow the below steps to create the shortcut. Step:1 >...

Earlier sending large files online was a tedious job but now you can easily share large files online. There are varieties of webpages that offer this type of services free or with a nominal fee of some bucks. Today I am going to tell you some of the best ways of sharing your documents, photos and other important details online securely and super easily. Sharing Large Files online through Cloud Storage 1.   Dropbox.com: It gives up to 2GB of space to share files online. You can download the desktop app also for sharing your files instantly. This provides free as well as paid services also with some additional nifty features. 2. Wetransfer.com: It is another webpage to share files online. It also gives 2 GB limit to share files online without any charge. It also provides a paid version with some additional features.  3. Google Drive :  This is another way of sharing your files and folders online.  Google provides a wonderful way of sharing large files online through i...

Find My Phone Google provides a nifty solution to trace the lost Android Phone. This can be a singular manner of tracing, lockup and erasing sensitive data on your missing Android Phone. Generally, everyone faces the below scenarios in life. Do you forget your mobile anywhere? Is your phone lost or stealing by some one? Are you powerless to trace it? Are you worried about your important data on the phone? Are you worried about the leak of your personal details? For all the above queries, there is one solution that Google provides through its "Find My Device" feature on Android Mobiles. This way you can find, lock and erase an android phone remotely if following conditions are met. Conditions for using this facility The first & foremost condition is that Your phone must be “ON” . You must be signed in to Google Account. This means that you have to be log in your Gmail A/c. Your phone should be connected to Mobile Data or Wi-Fi .   This means that this featu...