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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:

  • Life
    As a computer scientist, you're constantly faced with English expressions. That's why I didn't waste much time thinking about how to communicate during my vacation in England. It was on the ferry to Dover that my deep confidence was rattled.
    5 min read
  • Picture this, a politician is giving a speech in front of a large audience. Immediately afterwards, he receives applause but also boos. You look around to see who's causing the fuss - and see abunch of robots. Just a phantasy? Not on the Internet.
    8 min read
  • The final days have come! At least that is the feeling users of older Windows version get when they see the Windows 10 countdown. Maybe the "anniversary update" is reason enough to upgrade at the last minute?
    8 min read
  • Whenever the media are raving about a particular topic it's enough to spawn reluctance. But isn't it a bit premature to judge something you never tried out? Maybe I was missing out on loads of fun?
    8 min read
  • Those affected may find it quite spooky, either parts of or their entire system is no longer accessible. Ransomware is still on the rise!
    7 min read
  • Time and again, we've seen articles on dangerous cell phone radiation. But how much do we really know?
    7 min read
  • Whenever we surf the web, we leave traces that not only help Google but also every site we visit learn a lot about us. Read on to learn what the future holds for Tor and what the advantages and risks are.
    6 min read
  • TeamViewer connects two (or more) PCs. This means you are able to remotely control another computer from afar to provide assistance. Read on to learn how it works and what else the program can do for you.
    5 min read
  • Life
    Many are searching for their big love online. My friend Dave* (name was changed at his request) is one of them and has already registered with four different dating services. He keeps me posted on his dating experiences there and strange things happen.
    6 min read
  • Whenever you observe IT professionals at work you'll notice a common pattern - the mouse gets rarely used. Keyboard shortcuts, also called hotkeys, can save you a lot of selecting and clicking.
    3 min read
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