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Feb

Report: Most Emails Contain 'Spy Pixel'

by John Lister on February, 23 2021 at 02:02PM EST

Two thirds of emails contain a "spy pixel" according to one provider. The invisible pixel could let companies discover where people live and what devices they own. At the very least, it will report back to spammers that the email has been opened, ... which then validates your email address and will result in additional spam. The figures comes from "Hey," an email provider that offers a paid service rather than scanning emails to get information for targeted advertising. That means it's possible its user base isn't reflective of the general public, though that shouldn't distort the ... (view more)

Mon

Mar

How to: Compare Video Cards - Quick and Easy

by Dennis Faas on March, 21 2016 at 09:03AM EDT

Infopackets Reader Tim S. writes: " Dear Dennis, I am upgrading the hard drive and CPU on a computer for a friend of mine. His computer does not have a dedicated video card; as such, he is using the onboard graphics built onto the motherboard, which ... is very outdated and slow compared to today's standards. I would like to buy him a used video card, but am not sure which model to get, as the model numbers seem to be very confusing - whether it's an AMD video card or an Nvidia card. How can I compare video cards so I know which card is better than the other? " My response: This is a very good ... (view more)

Wed

Sep

'Rizonesoft Pixel Repair 0.6.9.691', and 'Stella 4.1'

by Brandon Dimmel on September, 10 2014 at 12:09PM EDT

Rizonesoft Pixel Repair 0.6.9.691 As the name suggests, this tool can help detect and help to repair stuck pixels on flatscreen monitors. It can also be used to find and clean dirt on a monitor. Please note that this tool cannot fix 'dead' or black ... pixels, only some stuck pixels. http://www.rizonesoft.com/pixel-repair/ Stella 4.1 Miss the 'golden age' of video gaming, when the Atari 2600 was the dominant home video game console? Stella helps you enjoy all of your favorite Atari 2600 games on your PC. Stella is available for many different operating systems, including Windows, ... (view more)

Wed

Jul

'AnyDesk 1.0.3 Beta', and 'Defpix 1.3.8.14'

by Brandon Dimmel on July, 23 2014 at 12:07PM EDT

AnyDesk 1.0.3 Beta Working on a project a long way from home? Looking to access your downloaded applications from a remote location? Want to show your friends your favorite home movies and photographs? AnyDesk helps you access your desktop from ... anywhere in the world. http://anydesk.com/ Defpix 1.3.8.14 Keep tabs on your favorite LCD monitor with Defpix, which tests your screen for hot pixels (which won't turn off), dead pixels (which won't turn on) and stuck pixels. This free program is small and features a very intuitive interface. http://74.cz (view more)

Thu

May

Samsung Display Sets New Pixel Count Record

by Brandon Dimmel on May, 23 2013 at 08:05AM EDT

Samsung is getting ready to take on Apple and Google with a new, super-lush high-resolution display. Boasting a resolution of 3,200 x 1,800, the new display will be shown off at the upcoming Display Week 2013 event, taking place in Vancouver, ... British Columbia. Samsung's new display features a pixel density of 276 pixels per inch. That makes for a substantially higher pixel count than Apple's Retina display (227 pixels per inch), which can be found on the iPad tablet and MacBook laptop computers. It's also better than the Toshiba Kirabook (221 pixels per inch) and Google's new Chromebook Pixel ... (view more)

Tue

Jan

84" Ultra HDTV to Debut at Consumer Electronics Show

by Brandon Dimmel on January, 3 2012 at 08:01AM EST

Not only are televisions continuing to get bigger and better, but they're also continuing to display higher-than-ever resolutions. In fact, industry heavyweight LG has revealed plans to unveil its newest, largest television, a massive 84-inch 3D and ... "Ultra Definition" set, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) later this month. It's important to recognize that LG's planned CES showpiece isn't your average high definition television set simply ballooned to an astronomical size. Instead, it represents a major feat in TV design and development because of the sheer number of pixels utilized in ... (view more)

Thu

Jun

iPhone 4 Screen Revolutionary, but plagued by Shortages

by John Lister on June, 24 2010 at 08:06AM EDT

An analyst is forecasting that problems with a new technology could cause significant shortages with Apple's new iPhone version 4. The new phone is due for release this week, with demand expected to be high. One of the main selling points of the ... iPhone 4 is that it has four times as many pixels in the same size screen, providing a resolution of 326 pixels per inch. That's more than many printed publications. According to Apple "the Retina display's pixel density is so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels." iPhone 4 Screen Made of High Tech Materials The glass for the ... (view more)

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