April, 2020 - Nasni Consultants

How to use the Firefox Switch To Tab feature

Post author:Femi Amu
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Open Source
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

If you always seem to have trouble locating one of dozens of tabs in Firefox, try this handy trick.

AI-based quality control system listens for clicks on assembly lines

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Lifestyle Science and Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

When two interlocking parts of a product are joined together in a factory, they typically make a satisfying "click" sound. By listening for such noises, a newly-developed system can detect when faults have occurred on robotic assembly lines.

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What’s next for other African countries as Kenya finally lifts ban on drones?

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

After a drawn-out process that began early in 2019, Kenya’s regulation on unmanned aircraft systems has been signed into law, meaning the purchase and use of drones is no longer illegal. A look at the bigger picture.

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Semi-soft “flexoskeleton” robots inspired by insects

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Soft-bodied robots have numerous desirable qualities, such as the ability to squeeze through gaps. And so far, they've typically been manually assembled on a one-off basis. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a new manufacturing method.

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How to add and prevent startup applications in macOS

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Startup items have long been a tool used to ensure applications and scripts execute when a Mac is started up. Here's how to easily modify these items. Image: Apple Inc.…

How to connect ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors to your Nextcloud server

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Connecting ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors to a Nextcloud Hub on-premises cloud deployment is much easier than you think. Image: Jack Wallen If you have deployed the latest iteration of Nextcloud, then…

Malicious coronavirus-themed apps target Android devices

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Purporting to offer help and info on COVID-19, the apps can let hackers take control of devices to access files, contacts, the calendar, and more, according to Check Point Research.…

Who has banned Zoom? Google, NASA, and more

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Zoom's security woes have led to a number of organizations, companies, and schools banning or restricting its use, with some recommending alternatives such as Microsoft Teams. Video conferencing app Zoom…

A guide to Google Classroom: 5 tips

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Along with Google's Teach from Home resources, these tips can help teachers leverage Google Classroom for effective learning anywhere. Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic (Screenshot: Google Classroom) Teachers have moved courses online…

Optical guitar pickup can be programmed with a smartphone app

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:April 9, 2020

Rather than use magnets and coils to convert string motion into an analog voltage for amplified output, the ōPik uses infrared light to capture the vibrations of the strings above it. This versatile optical pickup has now launched on Kickstarter.

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