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What Are CGI Scripts and How Do They Improve Websites?

CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. It is a standard protocol for web servers to execute programs and generate output for web browsers. The program is referred to as a CGI program (or a CGI script). It executes on behalf of the web server to produce output when a particular URL is requested by the… read more »

Sling TV vs. DirecTV Now vs. PlayStation Vue: How Do They Compare?

Cutting the cord has never been easier thanks to the steady introduction of over-the-top (OTT) internet television services. In 2015, Dish introduced Sling TV, and Sony launched PlayStation Vue. In 2016, AT&T launched DirecTV Now. In this article, you’ll learn about the important differences between the three services, including the packages each one offers and… read more »

A Complete Guide to Default Mac Apps and What They Do

Like most operating systems, your Mac comes loaded with a handful of default apps that cover all kinds of use cases: office work, web browsing, email, tasks and todos, maps and navigation, photo management, music and podcasts, and more. While Apple has done an overall great job in naming these apps, you may still be… read more »

PS4 Pro & PS4 Slim: Are They Worth the Money?

On September 7th, Sony announced at their PlayStation Meeting that they would be releasing two major upgrades for the PlayStation 4. During their rather sedate conference, Sony showed off the PS4 Slim and the PS4 Pro. They made it very clear that these products were going to augment rather than replace the PlayStation 4, which… read more »

10 Things To Teach Your Kids Before They Go Online

Unlike in previous generations, kids are growing up with the Internet as part of their lives. As a parent, this opens up a whole new world of challenges. When should you let your kids use the Internet for the first time? At what age is it appropriate for them to hop on? What should you… read more »

What Are Supercookies, and Why Are They Dangerous?

In March 2016, Verizon was hit with a $ 1.35 million fine for tracking customers with a unique identifier header (UIDH), also known as a “supercookie.” It was big news when Verizon was forced to make this tracking known and allow customers to opt out of it. But what is a supercookie? And why is it… read more »

What Are Metering Modes and How Do They Affect Your Photos?

Getting the perfect exposure on a photo requires a lot of things to come together, including the correct aperture and shutter speed, the state of ambient light, and effective metering. Metering is one of the things that beginner photographers often don’t understand very well, but it can make a huge difference to your photos, so… read more »

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