In some cases, the ACT isn’t optional, it’s mandatory. Some states require all high school students to take the ACT (or the SAT) to graduate. The pandemic led K-12 schools and colleges to rethink the importance of standardized tests. Some K-12 schools waived the graduation testing rule. And some colleges and universities waived the test as an application requirement. You might want to learn more about the ACT because it’s a high school graduation requirement....

Below, we’ll discuss how mobile data works, how to check your mobile data usage, what uses mobile data and more. How does mobile data work? When you use mobile data, a wireless connection is created by enabling your device to communicate via radio frequencies. The data you’re downloading or uploading is broadcast from or to your nearest cell tower. The way this information has been transmitted over the years has changed with each generation–currently we’re in the fifth generation (5G), which means 5G is the new standard for how phones transmit data....

In Summary PowerToys is a set of freeware utilities from Microsoft for its Windows operating system. PowerToys utilities allow you to automate tasks and perform actions efficiently on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine. Using them, you can add more functionality to your system, as well as devise ways to increase your productivity. Microsoft debuted the first version of PowerToys with Windows 95. A few years later, it released its second iteration with Windows XP, as a separate download....

Sometimes, your computer suffers due to improper functioning of devices or software related to the process. The tasks running in the background can hog your RAM resources, use disk space, and drain your battery life. Recently, many Windows users reportedly faced problems due to Killer Network Service (KNS). Sometimes, the Killer Network Service raises the Disk usage; other times, it just runs in the background and consumes your memory....

Well, it’s possible that your system might be hacked, but that is a rare chance. Whatever might be the reason, we need to ensure that the system is not compromised for any reason. In most cases, the ‘Ralink Linux Client’ is just another device that is connected to the same network. What is Ralink Linux Client? Ralink is one of the leading internal chipset manufacturers for routers. For those who don’t know, Ralink right now holds the largest share in the marketplace and it manufactures internal chipsets for television, routers, home security system, etc....

Well, normally the Windows installation drive consists of some important files that are essential for the smooth functioning of our Windows operating system. If you have been using Windows operating system for a while, then you might be well aware to the ‘System Volume Information Folder’. Well, normally this is a hidden folder which doesn’t show up on its own. Users need to enable the ‘Show hidden and protected files’ under the folder option....

Well, if we look around, we will discover that every kid is busy playing PUBG Mobile. Almost all age groups right now play PUBG Mobile, not just kids. For those who don’t know, PUBG Mobile is right now the most popular Battle Royale game available for Android and iOS devices. The game is also available for PC and consoles, but the game gained in lots of popularity after the launch of the mobile version....

And we all know very well that both are the processors, but how they are different from each other? The GPU is specifically responsible for the graphics, and there are details in their technical specifications that justify this ‘specialization’. We probe into the differences and similarities in greater detail to simply understand why CPUs and GPUs are dedicated to different things. The CPU is the central processing unit and the GPU is the graphics processing unit....

Earlier today, Samsung announced its newest Galaxy handsets: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. At first glance, you will be hard pressed to find any difference between the S7 and the S6, but look deeper and you will realise that both phones are very different from each other. Almost every key component of the S6 has been updated in a major way by Samsung to improve its performance or efficiency....

In this article, we’ll answer the most common questions asked about teamwork during a pentest. What Do Penetration Testers Spend Most of Their Time Doing? How Does This Vary? As a pentester working in a team, tasks will vary depending on the pentesting role assigned to you and what the company does in terms of penetration testing. For instance, the following are some roles that pentesters might find themselves in:...

Digital nomads have multiplied in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to more remote work and many companies becoming remote-first or completely remote. People who want more out of their remote career — and whose jobs don’t require a fixed location — often embrace the digital nomad lifestyle. Digital nomads may move to another country or state and stay there for weeks or months, or they may hop locations every couple of weeks....

The entire world is under complete lockdown, and people were recommended to stay at home and maintain social distancing. To counter the spread of Coronavirus, Government of India has created a mobile app known as ‘Aarogya Setu’ What is Aarogya Setu App? It’s a mobile application that’s developed by the Government of India to connect essential health services with the people of India. The app helps in finding corona positive people present nearby....

On this page, we explore the difference between biological and chemical engineering, two of the most commonly confused engineering branches. We aim to help students effectively compare chemical vs. biological engineering by examining how the duties and skills required for each type of engineering differs. We also look at the job requirements and career data for each. What do biological engineers do? A biological engineer applies engineering principles to solve problems for biological systems....

Also known as computational biology, bioinformatics is involved in developing medications, genetic research, agricultural productivity, and public health policies. Potential employment areas span agriculture and wildlife, computer and data science, pharma and biotech, and the public sector and academia. Job titles in the field include: Bioinformatics software engineerClinical bioinformatics data analystComputational biologistGenomics specialist Research scientist Read on to discover available degree levels, knowledge and skills that help students succeed, and where you might fit in the field of biometrics....

But as cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, it is clear that businesses need to take a more proactive approach to countering cybersecurity threats. Ethical hackers are being sought out to help businesses identify potential threats and weaknesses in their networks before an attack can occur, effectively working against cyber criminals to beat them at their own game. “No matter how much budget you devote to cybersecurity tooling alone, you need a human element,” says Haris Pylarinos, CEO of ethical hacker training platform, Hack the Box....

The role of an industrial engineer varies by industry. Most identify the best ways to integrate people, equipment, and information in the workplace. They also design new plans, routes, and frameworks to save money, maximize energy use, and improve overall quality. Read on to learn more about industrial engineering, the degrees you can earn, and the classes you can take. What is industrial engineering? Industrial engineering involves finding ways to make systems and processes work more efficiently and effectively....

The goal is to reduce the friction involved in utilizing tech, making it easier for users to take full advantage of technology without having to worry about keyboards and screens. Instead of having to directly interact with different computing devices to get desired results – for example, using your phone to make a phone call and your remote to turn on a TV– ambient computing allows all of your devices to work together seamlessly to fulfill your needs....

Software programming or computing programming involves writing instructions to communicate with machines. All devices –– laptops, desktops, phones, and tablets –– rely on code to operate. Coding also runs cities. Computers operate traffic signals that have been programmed to perform certain operations. Even astronauts on the International Space Station need to know how to code. Coding offers many career opportunities in technology and elsewhere. What is coding? Coding is the process of transforming computer instructions into a form a computer can understand....

What Is The Difference Between DDR3 And DDR4? Today in this article we are going to explain to you all what are the differences between the RAM modules of the DDR3 and the DDR4 standard. Basically, DDR4 is the evolution of the first, so in general, most of the modern computers will always have these modules equipped and are the ones that you will have to buy. However, as in some older computers, you can find the DDR3 modules, hence, it is important to differentiate them....

Hence, in this explanatory tutorial, we are going to explain the three main connection modes offered by most Android devices that are: MTP PTP USB Mass Storage MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) on Android In the most recent versions of Android, the MTP is the protocol used by default to establish connections with the computer. When we establish the connection through MTP, our device acts as a “multimedia device” for the operating system....