Christopher Fisher

There are many factors to take into account when looking to buy a new computer.  The main thing that you need to ask yourself is, what do I plan on using my computer for?  Keeping the question in mind we are going to explore some of the options. Since the Covid virus is making everyone work remotely, a lot of … Continue reading →

There has always been a clear divide between console gamers and computer gamers.  In my experience, it stems from what you were exposed to growing up along with what was available to you.  Most people subscribe to one over the other. I have had experiences with both forms of gaming and fall into the in between category of liking both.  … Continue reading →

Almost everybody has a smartphone and a tablet for personal use.  Most people can make a clear line about which one they use the most.  Everyone is different and usually use them for different purposes. I own a smartphone and a tablet and I use them differently.  My smartphone I use mainly when I am on the go and away … Continue reading →

There are two main companies ruling the anti-virus software market now and they are McAfee and Norton.  Both companies have been in the business for a long time and have a good reputation for protecting computers.  There is a clear mix of the users for each anti-virus software provider. I have worked with both and I find them to be … Continue reading →

To my mind, the two main web browsers that need to be considered are Microsoft Edge and Mozilla FireFox.  If you purchase a new computer with the Windows 10 operating system, it is going to come standard with Microsoft Edge whereas FireFox needs to be downloaded through Mozilla.  Both have their own strengths but one is a clear winner over … Continue reading →

There are many different types of email clients, whether they be free or paid, offering different services.  Not all email clients are the same and time needs to be spent figuring out which one is best for you.  I am going to be talking about the free email clients Gmail and ProtonMail. Gmail is a email client made by Google … Continue reading →

Through the years, there have been many different types of coding languages, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.  The main languages that are used today are Java and Python.  There are many other programming languages but I am going to be talking about these two for now. I have learned through my studies how to code in the Java … Continue reading →

There is a form of software that combines the contributions of many different software engineers from all around the world and it is called open-source software.  Open-source software is released under a license that grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software for any purpose they want.  The importance is emphasized by this simple phrase, “two … Continue reading →

One of the best ways to protect yourself from computer viruses is to educate yourself about them.  There are many types of malicious software that can infect your system and potentially steal personal information about you.  To avoid rambling, I am only going to cover the most common ones.  Viruses are a piece of code that can copy itself in … Continue reading →

There are many different operating systems for computers out there and each has their own pros and cons.  For the purpose of this discussion, I am going to be considering the two most popular and widely used operating systems.  The first being Windows 10 and the other Linux.  There are many different distributions of Linux but I am going to … Continue reading →

Ethical hacking is something the good guys do to keep the rest of us safe while on the internet.  There is also a flip side where there is a training of future hackers to steal personal information using the skills they learned while becoming an ethical hacker.  No matter your position on the matter, it is one of those things … Continue reading →

Imagine if the computers we know today changed tomorrow ushering in a massive increase in computing power.  Computers used today work on the basic concept of the binary system, 1’s and 0’s.  Quantum computers work on the qubit which have a third state called superpostion allowing for a third option of representing a 1 or 0 at the same time. … Continue reading →

As technology advances, a growing need for better digital security become more apparent.  Our lives are dominated by digital devices and profiles through various organizations putting us at greater risk of being hacked by criminals.  Simple passwords are easily hacked by third party software.  That being the case, almost everything about a person can be stolen if such tactics are … Continue reading →

The greatest piece of technology at our disposal is computers.  It is only natural that we try to make the way we interact with computers both easier and more productive.  The main way of interaction with computers today is through the use of keyboards, a mouse and touch pads.  Some find this way hard to use.  The future may make … Continue reading →

Through the advancement of technology, modern medicine has progressed leaps and bounds.  As technology becomes more and more advanced, so does our manipulation of that technology in regards to modern medicine.  Since the invention of antiseptics in the late 1800’s, our understanding about how the human body works and how to repair it has advanced more than any other time … Continue reading →

Through the use of augmented reality, many things are possible ranging from fun and instructive to unhealthy and wrong.  The main field that occupies augmented reality now is for gaming.  Tools such as the Facebook brand Oculus allows for users to place games in a much more immersive fashion compared to traditional controller based systems.  The applications of a more … Continue reading →

Robotics is a science that has been impacting our lives mostly behind the scenes.  Robots are mainly used in manufacturing of mass quantity parts and goods to produce goods faster than human labor could and at a cheaper price.  There will come a time when it effects our daily lives in a more direct manner.  There are already advancements into … Continue reading →

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is something that hasn’t been around for very long but it impacting our daily lives at a growing rate everyday.  It first appeared in mainstream society in the form of the Siri button on our iPhone or the Alexa AI made by Amazon.  There are some professionals who caution in the advancement of AI because it … Continue reading →

With all the companies out there releasing smartphones, which one do you choose?  In my opinion, there are three major smartphone companies and they are Apple, Samsung and Google.  Each has their own flagship smartphone and each has its own pros and cons respectively. I have owned a smartphone from each of these major companies and I will highlight my … Continue reading →

For anyone who has an interest in computers, the thought should have crossed their mind whether it is better to buy or build their next personal computer.  There are pros and cons to both sides of this problem and I will do my best to outline each so that you can make an informed decision for the next time. As … Continue reading →