People all over the world use navigation apps on a daily basis to look for information and get to destinations safely. Google Maps, the map service by Mountain View’s infamous net giant is the undisputed market leader. It comes preinstalled on Android smartphones and is also used by countless PC users. Nevertheless, concerns about the privacy and objectivity of Google Maps are common. This article...
Welcome to the digital age: every day the average Brit spends hours looking at smartphone screens and PC monitors. But most still lack even a basic understanding on how the programs affecting their everyday life work. If you think you may fit into this demographic, don’t worry: thanks to online courses, videos tutorials, and supportive internet communities, it’s never been easier to learn skills...
Apps come in all shapes and sizes nowadays – from native mobile apps designed for smartphones and tablets, to desktop installations for office management. And now, there’s a new form of application that works on all operating systems and devices: web apps. But what are web apps, what are their specific features, and how to they differ from native apps or indeed traditional websites? Let’s take a...
What is a hackathon, and what happens at one? Very little sleep, innovative ideas, and a lot of hard work! In addition to a definition of a hackathon, and an explanation of how it works, we also provide a few examples of hackathons in the UK.
It’s no longer a secret that advertising with social networks can effectively target specific customer groups. Each network offers a different set of benefits depending on its thematic orientation and functions. Pinterest focuses predominantly on image-based content. The pinboard network has almost no thematic restrictions and is therefore in high demand when it comes to advertising. What do you...
An Instagram account only takes a few seconds to set up and can be deleted just as quickly – provided you know how. The function to delete the Instagram account is not so easy to find. We show you how to permanently remove all your images and videos from the web as well as social signs and comments on your content. Alternatively, Instagram also offers the option to temporarily disable your...
Snapchat Spectacles are becoming more and more popular but are also polarising the general public. Supporters of the Snapchat initiative view the sunglasses with an integrated camera as very practical and as an iconic addition to the app. Others, on the other hand, criticise the glasses due to the fact that they allow people to be filmed without their knowledge or permission. But just how exactly...
Kodi is one of the most popular media centers. But not everyone needs the abundance of extensions that it inevitably forces its users to learn. Alternatives to Kodi can fully meet the demands of a modern home cinema while also being easier to operate. Whether you want to screen films or listen to music: Good alternatives to Kodi allow you to organisze your library on your own, link up your...
The Socratic app claims to be able to assist with homework from a wide range of subjects thanks to artificial intelligence and text recognition features. The homework app solves mathematical equations with just a photo from the phone’s camera, and the app is also helpful with physics, English grammar, and world history. It is also available for iOS and Android. Our test guide will show you what...
Where has this Vero – True Social suddenly come from? The social network has been experiencing a remarkable hype since the beginning of the year. Numerous influencers and companies have jumped on the bandwagon and more than 3 million users have followed suit. Vero’s greatest strength is its completely ad-free and chronologically-ordered timeline. However, the app has attracted controversy...
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