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From old devices to new ideas, from digital change to everyday life: We write about what moves us – with heart, humor and attitude.
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Sven Krumrey
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Our most recent posts:
Huge security holes, dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, have been discovered that affect Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and other processors. Read on to learn what happened and how manufacturers are responding!8 min read
As I return to my workplace, a cherished female colleague has lit the candle that has been in my office since the beginning of December, unnoticed - Christmas must be just around the corner.3 min read
I recently read about the precarious situation retailers across the country are facing today. What would it take to keep me from ordering my gifts from Amazon and others online and instead make my purchases downtown?8 min read
I recently saw the news that Nikon is shutting down a huge production plant in China as of now. Will specialists and enthusiasts be the only ones to still use digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) in 2018?8 min read
In the life of a tech aficionado, there are many old favorites. For years, my favorite browser has been Firefox. Version 57 promises nothing less than a revolution.Is this the return to its old strength?5 min read
While there's International Volunteer Day and much appreciation for social commitment, one species of helpers mostly stays in the background: family administrators. I'd like to honor these ladies and gentlemen by describing their typical daily routine.6 min read
Though I'm already quite involved in social media (through my job), there has always been a white spot on my map until now: Pinterest. I seek to find out mainly one thing in my self-experiment: is Pinterest really the better Facebook as some say?7 min read
BusinessJoe Belfiore, the man in charge of Windows, announced the end of Windows in the mobile space as a side note. Rarely had it become so apparent where market power ends and how hard it is to close an innovation gap.6 min read
What is PayPal, what are the advantages and how do you use it? How much does it cost? What about security? Why does the payment behavior of family members matter? And of course: what disadvantages and criticism apply?7 min read
Hotel portals are usually a delightful convenience. If, however, a handful of portals process 75% of all direct bookings, this can quickly lead to monopoly positions with the potential for abuse.6 min read
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