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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Industries with critical infrastructure are at greater risk during the pandemic

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Information Technology
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Operational technology and industrial systems are increasingly connected to the IT network, and organizations don't have the right tools to secure them, according to a security official. More about cybersecurity…

Mobile money service, M-Pesa, is now owned by Vodacom and Safaricom

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

M-Pesa has dominated Africa’s mobile money space for a long time under the control of the UK’s Vodafone. Safaricom and Vodacom will be hoping to take the service to new heights after acquiring it from Vodafone.

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Solar-powered center puts sustainability at heart of the community

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

K20 Architecture was commissioned to design a new community center in Bayswater, a suburb of Melbourne. In response, it delivered a building that makes use of local and recycled materials and features solar power and rainwater collection systems.

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