Technology, AI, and notes from a long working life
Some alternative medical practices popular around the world lack scientific evidence and are considered pseudoscience. These include homeopathy, which uses highly diluted substances based on “like cures like,” and acupuncture, which inserts needles at body points to balance energy. Chiropractic focuses on spinal manipulation to correct subluxations, while naturopathy relies on herbs, diet, and natural … Read more
Medical breakthroughs over the past century have extended human lifespans and improved quality of life. Five key advances include the discovery of antibiotics, development of vaccines, organ transplantation, medical imaging technologies, and genomic medicine. These innovations have controlled or eradicated deadly diseases, enabled non-invasive diagnostics, supported personalized treatments, and given patients with organ failure new … Read more
The mobile phone industry features iconic models that shaped global communication through massive sales, durability, and affordability. This ranking highlights the top five best-selling devices, spanning Nokia’s rugged feature phones popular in emerging markets and Apple’s influential iPhones. These include the Nokia 1100 and 1110, each with 250 million units sold, followed by the iPhone … Read more
These five online technology magazines deliver specialized coverage for readers in 2025. Wired offers broad analysis of AI, cybersecurity, and societal impacts with accessible storytelling. TechCrunch focuses on startups, venture capital, and innovation news. The Verge emphasizes consumer tech, gaming, and digital culture through approachable reviews. MIT Technology Review provides research-driven insights into biotech, quantum … Read more
Online libraries provide free or low-cost access to millions of books, audiobooks, and educational resources worldwide. A curated list of the top 10 includes Open Library, Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, National Digital Library of India, Libby, Hoopla, Digital Public Library of America, Read Print, Bookshare, and ManyBooks. Most offer public domain titles without registration or … Read more
The Brave web browser, launched in 2016, is a free open-source Chromium-based application that emphasizes privacy, speed, and an alternative advertising model. It automatically blocks ads, trackers, and fingerprinting while enforcing HTTPS, resulting in page loads two to four times faster than Chrome or Firefox and reduced data usage. Brave includes built-in Tor integration for … Read more
Mozilla Thunderbird uses message filters to automatically organize incoming emails based on defined criteria. Users can move messages to folders, mark them as read, delete spam, or forward emails without manual effort. The guide outlines steps to create filters through the Tools menu, set conditions like sender or subject keywords, define actions such as moving … Read more
Gmail users can organize their inbox by creating labels as folders and setting up filters that automatically sort incoming messages. The process involves naming labels, defining filter criteria such as sender or keywords, and assigning actions like applying labels or skipping the inbox. Emails matching the rules move directly to the chosen label, keeping the … Read more
GIMP is a free, open-source image editor that provides professional-grade tools for photo manipulation, digital art creation, graphic design, and scripted automation. It runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, offers strong color management, and integrates with tools such as Inkscape and Scribus. The software supports extensive customization through plugins and community-developed resources. It serves as … Read more
In today’s hyper-connected world, data privacy is a cornerstone of personal and societal security.