Computers & Internet

At the end of 1948, when the memory of the Second World War was still fresh in people’s minds, the General Assembly of the recently created United Nations (UN) adopted a text that would become a benchmark, a point of reference and an ideal: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. …

From shortages of crucial semiconductor chips to shutdowns at major assembly plants, as well as skyrocketing car prices and empty dealerships, 2021 was a year to remember for auto manufacturers and consumers alike. But there were also a surge in sales of electric vehicles and an increasing shift from sedans …

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] Who invented video games? TJ, age 7, Worcester, Massachusetts Some people just love to play. Give them a ball, or a pen, or a pile …

How Long Do Desktop Computers Last? How long do desktop computers last? The answer depends on the hardware’s intended use. “A lot of people use the standard of four years,” says Herrick, “but I think it depends. While a high-performance desktop may not last as long for that particular need, …

Supercomputers have held a position of huge esteem within the technology space. They are used for many things, including climate modeling, disease research, and nuclear science. They are also used to run complicated simulations that involve many variables. Recently, supercomputers have been used to track the spread and mutation of …

Frances Ha’s UK cinema release was supported by the BFI Distribution Fund. Look around at the current crop of independent releases and everything’s in black and white. Ben Wheatley transported us back to the time of English civil war in painterly monochrome in A Field in England; Joss Whedon updated Much Ado about Nothing to a …

You’ve finally booked that trip of your dreams and you’re about to embark on an exciting new adventure. How better to let friends and family know you’re safe – as well as making them just a teeny bit jealous – than by sharing your exploits via a travel blog? From …