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How to Turn Your Old Smartphone Into a Portable Media Player

The life cycle of modern smartphones can feel fairly short, given that the latest versions seem to come out, again and again, each year. While some of us eagerly await a brand new upgrade, others prefer to get the most out of something before having to replace it. But when you do eventually resort to buying a new device, don't just throw the old one away! Put it to good use (electronic waste is also an environmental concern). So if you can’t sell an old device, trade it in, or give it to someone, why not repurpose a smartphone (or tablet) into a portable media player? Why Making a Portable Media Player Is a Great Idea If you've been accustomed to listening to music and/or watching videos through your smartphone, you might be wondering the point of having a dedicated portable media player. The answer is that it's all about convenience and streamlining your personal technology. By letting a portable media player be the primary device to handle much of your digital audio/video

Are Contact Tracing Apps a Threat to Privacy?

Contact tracing apps can help public health officials track global pandemics, but there are growing privacy and cybersecurity concerns surrounding their implementation. Just how much of a threat to your privacy contact tracing apps may pose remains an open question. https://forum.viewcomiconline.com/showthread.php?tid=4523 https://forum.viewcomiconline.com/showthread.php?tid=717&pid=40705#pid40705 https://plainnuts.com/showthread.php?tid=8078&pid=25083 https://plainnuts.com/showthread.php?tid=39105&pid=78193 https://forum.oliverpelly.lmu.build/showthread.php?tid=224172 https://forum.oliverpelly.lmu.build/showthread.php?tid=6047 What Types of Data Do Contact Tracing Apps Collect? Contact tracing mobile apps came about in response to the global coronavirus outbreak. These apps emit a low-energy Bluetooth signal that communicates with other smartphones running the app. Each user is assigned an anonymized ID to keep track of interactions. If a user reports that they tested posi

What Is Clean Technology?

Clean technology, also known as greentech or cleantech, is any technology that aims to improve and/or reduce its negative impact on the environment. Companies can do this by using resources sustainably, protecting the environment, or utilizing significant energy efficiency improvements during development. Essentially, it's all about companies being more environmentally friendly.  What Is Clean Technology? Clean technology is a fast-growing concept within many areas. The general term was initially coined in the American financial sector and is also known as green energy or eco-technology.  https://amantespastoraleman.com/foro/showthread.php?tid=9192 https://amantespastoraleman.com/foro/showthread.php?tid=1899 https://wastedwarlocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23747&pid=144352 https://wastedwarlocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23898&pid=203311 http://moroccansoverseas.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=222562 http://moroccansoverseas.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=106528 https://

Should Toddlers Be Kept Away From Screens?

Pok Pok Playroom is a new app for kids from the team that brought us Alto’s Adventure. But should kids be playing games, or even looking at screens at all? http://theauctionboard.com/showthread.php?tid=377732 http://theauctionboard.com/showthread.php?tid=408490 https://www.jiubei.eu/forum/showthread.php?tid=522761 https://www.jiubei.eu/forum/showthread.php?tid=9406 https://www.html5videobank.com/community/showthread.php?tid=18275&pid=109654 https://www.html5videobank.com/community/showthread.php?tid=19440&pid=114186 There are two main schools of thought here. One is that kids shouldn’t be looking at screens. There’s even a growing movement to keep kids away from any screens until they’re at least 3 years old. The other opinion is more pragmatic: Kids are going to encounter screens and games, so you should just control what they see, and balance exposure time with other activities.  "Honestly, it depends on the type of games that kids are playing," games journalist and

How to Use a GoPro for Vlogging

Vlogging is still a relevant medium. YouTube provides a never-ending supply of vloggers discussing nearly every topic imaginable. But you might assume you’d be required to spend thousands of dollars to create a vlog. You don't. One way to up your vlogging game is with a GoPro camera. These cameras work exceptionally well for vlogging if you use them correctly and work with the right equipment. Your GoPro Vlog Setup Starts With the Lighting The first thing to understand when using your GoPro for vlogging is that lighting is key. Because these cameras are created to be filming action shots outside, they need a lot of light. That doesn’t mean you have to spend tons of money on professional film lighting. You should, however, spend a bit of money to get lighting that will serve the purpose, otherwise, your vlogs will turn out dim, grainy, and generally unprofessional. http://aena.at/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=358638 http://aena.at/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=957 http://www.varshavskoe1.ru/forum

Why Linux on M1 Macs is Exciting

Linux now runs on Apple’s M1 Macs. Virtualization company Corellium—which is currently being sued by Apple—has ported the open-source operating system to Apple Silicon Macs.  Corellium’s business is virtualization. It lets you run iOS, Android, and Linux virtualization on ARM processors, the kind of processor used in Apple Silicon. So it’s no surprise that it has managed to port Linux to M1 Macs so soon. But what does Linux on the Mac mean for you? https://forum.oliverpelly.lmu.build/showthread.php?tid=1879 https://forum.oliverpelly.lmu.build/showthread.php?tid=110 https://www.myotoniacongenita.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=13006 https://www.myotoniacongenita.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=24583 http://post.12gates.net/showthread.php?tid=293664&pid=534426 http://post.12gates.net/showthread.php?tid=290702&pid=523940 https://forum.arkkelectronics.com/showthread.php?tid=256616 https://forum.arkkelectronics.com/showthread.php?tid=268247 "When Apple decided to allow installing c

Where to Find Funny GIFs Online

Funny GIFs can bring your Facebook comments, Twitter tweets, Instagram pages, Tumblr blog posts, and even your email signatures to life if you know where to look and how to find the best ones. https://www.mac-it.ch/forum/showthread.php?tid=210324 http://aandp.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=646215 http://aandp.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=664683 https://therockandduckshow.net/showthread.php?tid=35846 https://therockandduckshow.net/showthread.php?tid=12677 https://forum.viewcomiconline.com/showthread.php?tid=4251 https://forum.viewcomiconline.com/showthread.php?tid=4138&pid=54471#pid54471 The absolute funniest GIFs can be hard to come by, so here are some tips on where you can start looking. Sign Up for a Free Account With Giphy Giphy is the web's largest search engine for animated GIFs. In addition to having practically every GIF under the sun, it makes discovering new GIFs easier than ever. Look at what's trending on the front page, browse through the categories at the top, s

Are AirTags a Stalker’s Dream? Maybe

Are Apple’s AirTags a tool for stalkers? Or is this the usual knee-jerk hype that comes with every new Apple product? https://whitehatcommunity.com/showthread.php?tid=47241 http://aandp.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=656487 http://aandp.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=643232 https://beta.cqpolska.pl/showthread.php?tid=29346&pid=165545 https://beta.cqpolska.pl/showthread.php?tid=29410&pid=165623 http://www.ntarestore.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1606 http://www.ntarestore.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1630 AirTags are little pucks that let you track and find bags, pets, and keys. They also allow you to track people, which of course, raises privacy concerns. Apple has several built-in safeguards to stop people from tracking others with AirTags, but do they work? Can abusive spouses use these cool little tracker tiles to terrorize their partners? Can cops use them for unauthorized tracking? "Apple has taken extraordinary steps to prevent stalkers from using the AirTag as a tracking