Kali Linux, the popular penetration testing live CD, has reached an important milestone: version 2.0. So, what’s new in Kali 2.0? There’s a new 4.0 kernel, now based on Debian Jessie, improved hardware and wireless driver coverage, support for a variety of Desktop Environments (gnome, kde, xfce, mate, e17, lxde, i3wm), updated desktop environment and tools – and the list goes … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Product Review: Uniden Wireless DVR and Security Cameras
Security cameras have become more prevalent as storage gets cheaper, connectivity improves, and security concerns have grown. The older security cameras that use coaxial cables have improved their resolution but still lag behind IP camera capabilities. Upgrading the older systems isn't as easy as just replacing the cameras. It may be necessary to run a network cable possibly … [Read more...]
How to fix input lag in games on Windows 10
Windows 10 is supposed to introduce a large step forward for gaming with DirectX 12 but why is it introducing a strange input lag for some games? Lag in gaming is typically tied to network performance but in some of the reported cases offline or single-player games are being affected by this delay between input and on-screen response. StarCraft II is one of the games often … [Read more...]
Google restructuring to Alphabet, Inc.
Google announced to the official blog that the company is restructuring. A new company is being created called Alphabet, Inc. which will run Google, Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary. What is Alphabet? Alphabet is mostly a collection of companies. The largest of which, of course, is Google. This newer Google is a bit slimmed down, with the companies that are pretty far afield … [Read more...]
How to watch a DVD for free on Windows 10
Windows Media Center came to and end with Windows 8.1 and is not being offered with Windows 10. Windows 7 & 8.1 computers that qualify for the free Windows 10 upgrade are supposed to receive a free app install of Windows DVD Player, an app that otherwise costs $14.99. Many people have complained via Windows Feedback that they have not received the app yet, which is supposed … [Read more...]