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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
Sven Krumrey
Editor-in-Chief

Our most recent posts:

  • Last week, a piece of news shook the IT world. The US government had banned federal agencies from using security software from Russian company Kaspersky. Looking closer, a couple a questions arise. Iis there anything left that is safe to install?
    6 min read
  • Life
    Imagine someone would befriend teenagers, earn their trust and sympathy and even turn into a role model for them. What may sound nice at first is just a new way of product marketing. Tailor-made, without scruples and viewed by millions around the world.
    7 min read
  • I recently came upon an offer I could hardly ignore. Amazon's Fire HD 8 was being sold in its basic version for just €50 on "Prime Day". How will the bargain fare in the test?
    8 min read
  • Some people leave practically all of their life planning to their cellphones and barely know a phone number other than their own by heart. Deep inside I wonder: how much would I really know without digital helpers?
    7 min read
  • Whether we install programs and updates or make purchases, we usually scroll through the often mile-long terms and conditions at lightning speed to click the "I agree" button. What we tend to forget: we're entering into a contract sight unseen.
    7 min read
  • When people write they no longer follow the news because they simply can't bear them any more - that gets me thinking. The Internet has changed the news landscape and we all have to learn to live with it!
    7 min read
  • Life
    Vinyl records are among the first victims of the digital revolution. Between 1988 and 1995, most press plants went out of business. Surprisingly, vinyls aren't dead - and pose a real challenge for the music industry.
    6 min read
  • Talking to people of different opinions can make for a worthwhile experience and broadens your horizon. I've recently met someone who not only doesn't mind tracking and customer profiles but welcomes it.
    6 min read
  • The recent news that the much praised copy protection for Ultra HD Blu-ray had been cracked likely brought a smirk to the face of many. But the fun ends when honest buyers are left holding the bag.
    6 min read
  • Spyware is a constant nuisance. Recently, I came upon an approach that might interest web users, supermarket shoppers and whistleblowers alike. A single sound can betray them all (with a little bad luck).
    5 min read
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