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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:

  • Google (and numerous other search engines) grant us access to the knowledge of the world - if you know how to use them. Read on to learn what you can do with Google Search, how you can instantly get useful results on the first page (instead of page 6) and
    6 min read
  • You used to sit on a bench or take the dog for a walk once you turned 70. Today, many senior citizens play various sports or develop new types of hobbies. But why is fear of anything computer-related still so prevalent in the elderly?
    7 min read
  • If you receive an unpleasant email, there's one thing you should never do - exactly what is demanded of you in the mail. Read on to learn how to identify and react to phishing mails.
    8 min read
  • Mails with serious content in an official tone, final notices or seemingly technical issues are enough to unsettle most readers. Often, this is an attempt at cheating you out of your money. Read on to learn what phishing is all about!
    7 min read
  • We now have the means to work anywhere, any time and stay in touch with anyone. But when are we taking things too far?
    6 min read
  • What to do when you need a fast cellphone but don't want to spend a small fortune? Chinese cellphone imports offer a lot - including a few surprises.
    8 min read
  • Business
    When complete strangers are wandering through our offices there must be something special going on. Read on to learn why programmers now need to muster all their courage and how this will affect our applications!
    6 min read
  • Bad vibes are few and far between at Ashampoo. But when anger shows its ugly face, it's quite often related to overzealous antivirus programs.
    5 min read
  • Windows 10 was supposed to run on more than one billion computers soon, that was the goal. At the beginning of 2016, roughly 200 million have installed it. Why do so many users hesitate and what are the risks?
    9 min read
  • Life
    The Internet was supposed to turn our world into a global village. Read on to find out why often the contrary is the case.
    6 min read
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