Do we live in a computer simulation like in The Matrix? My proposed new law of physics backs up the idea: shutterstock canbedone/Shuttestock The simulated universe theory implies that our universe, with all its galaxies, planets and life forms, is a meticulously programmed computer simulation. In this scenario, the physical laws governing our reality are …
How uploading our minds to a computer might become possible: Preserving the mind may become possible with advances in science. Jalisko / Shutterstock The idea that our mind could live on in another form after our physical body dies has been a recurring theme in science fiction since the 1950s. Recent television series such as …
8 steps to refurbish an old computer with Linux: 8 steps to refurbish an old computer with Linux howtech Wed, 03/22/2023 – 03:00 We live in a remarkable era. It wasn’t so long ago we were all chained to the “upgrade treadmill,” forced to buy expensive new personal computers every few years. Today, with the …
Learn to code with my retro computer program: Learn to code with my retro computer program Jim Hall Wed, 01/04/2023 – 03:00 I teach university courses part-time, including a class about general computing topics, open to all majors. This is an introductory course that teaches students about how technology works, to remove the mystery around …
Make your Linux computer feel faster with the Xfe file manager: Make your Linux computer feel faster with the Xfe file manager Seth Kenlon Sun, 12/04/2022 – 03:00 Computers are like filing cabinets, full of virtual folders and files waiting to be referenced, cross-referenced, edited, updated, saved, copied, moved, renamed, and organized. In this article, …
How to test if we’re living in a computer simulation: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI Physicists have long struggled to explain why the universe started out with conditions suitable for life to evolve. Why do the physical laws and constants take the very specific values that allow stars, planets and ultimately life to develop? The expansive …
Young people without access to a computer had poorer mental health during the pandemic: New Africa/Shutterstock Adolescents (young people aged between 10 and 24) are particularly vulnerable to developing mental health disorders. Essentially this is because our brains are not fully developed until the end of adolescence. These mental illnesses that start in adolescence can …
Is your old computer ‘obsolete’, or is it a Linux opportunity?: Is your old computer ‘obsolete’, or is it a Linux opportunity? Phil Shapiro Mon, 10/03/2022 – 03:00 You may often hear someone claim a computer, tablet, or smartphone is “obsolete.” When you hear such a statement, take a minute to ask yourself, “Is this …
Clinical trials without humans – why computer simulations could make drugs a lot cheaper: Before a drug or medical device is approved for use in humans, it must undergo a clinical trial. Clinical trials ultimately aim to answer two simple questions: is the drug or device safe? And does it do what it’s supposed to …
Computer chips: while US and EU invest to challenge Asia, the UK industry is in mortal danger: The chip wars are hotting up. andriano.cz US semiconductor giant Micron is to invest US$ 40 billion (£33 billion) during the 2020s in chip manufacturing in America, creating 40,000 jobs. This is on the back of incentives in …
Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried: One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is her meeting with Mark Lui, chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Pelosi’s trip coincided with US efforts to convince TSMC – the world’s largest …
When will I be able to upload my brain to a computer?: We don't know how much information the human brain can store. agsandrew/Shutterstock READER QUESTION: I am 59 years old, and in reasonably good health. Is it possible that I will live long enough to put my brain into a computer? Richard Dixon. We …
Tech firms are making computer chips with human cells – is it ethical?: Shutterstock The year is 2030 and we are at the world’s largest tech conference, CES in Las Vegas. A crowd is gathered to watch a big tech company unveil its new smartphone. The CEO comes to the stage and announces the Nyooro, …
Experiment with containers and pods on your own computer: Experiment with containers and pods on your own computer Seth Kenlon Thu, 05/05/2022 – 03:00 Register or Login to like Register or Login to like In the TV show Battlestar Galactica, the titular mega-ship didn’t actually do a whole lot. It served as a stalwart haven …
A computer science technique could help gauge when the pandemic is ‘over’: The world wants the pandemic to end and life to return to normal. When will that happen? Marc Fernandes/NurPhoto via Getty Images In early 2022, nearly two years after Covid was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, experts are mulling a …
Open source tools to introduce students to computer science: It’s no secret that a career in software engineering is enviable. In fact, the US News & World Report recently ranked software development as one of the best jobs in America in 2022, based on qualities that job seekers desire most: High salaries, low stress levels, employment growth, …
Choosing Between a Virtual or Physical Computer: Shortly after rolling out Windows 11, Microsoft introduced Windows 365, which ushered in a new era of hybrid personal computing and paved the way for the world’s first Cloud PC. The ability to use secure technology to work from different locations and over different devices has become a …
Access OpenVPN from a client computer: OpenVPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two points, preventing a third party from accessing your network traffic. By setting up your virtual private network (VPN) server, you become your own VPN provider. Many popular VPN services already use OpenVPN, so why tie your connection to a specific provider when …