Mahbub Hasan – Techno FAQ https://technofaq.org Being a techie was never so fun before! Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:56:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 How crypto became out of reach of the commons https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/how-crypto-became-out-of-reach-of-the-commons/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/how-crypto-became-out-of-reach-of-the-commons/#respond Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:53:13 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=64485 Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. government investigation into its anti-money laundering (AML) practices. The company’s founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has also stepped down and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws.[1] The settlement comes after a years-long investigation by the U.S.

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/how-crypto-became-out-of-reach-of-the-commons/feed/ 0 Nothing chat is a disaster, and why every similar approach is similarly sketchy https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/nothing-chat-is-a-disaster-and-why-every-similar-approach-is-similarly-catchy/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/nothing-chat-is-a-disaster-and-why-every-similar-approach-is-similarly-catchy/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:25:15 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=64480 So the story is that Nothing Chats, a messaging app that enables iMessages in Android devices, was pulled from the Google Play Store after it was discovered to be storing user data in plain text. This means that anyone with access to the app’s servers could have read users’ messages, as well as seen their images, videos, and other attachments. The app’s developer, Sunbird, has apologised for the...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/11/nothing-chat-is-a-disaster-and-why-every-similar-approach-is-similarly-catchy/feed/ 0 AI will not replace you, it will be a better version of our existing tools https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/ai-will-not-replace-you-it-will-be-a-better-version-of-our-existing-tools/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/ai-will-not-replace-you-it-will-be-a-better-version-of-our-existing-tools/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:06:30 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=63089 From 2022-mid to 2023-mid, AI was in almost every news medium and event. AI has been in the news for quite a while, but that news was for tech enthusiasts written on science pages. This time though, it’s on the general feed. We have seen advanced AI in work since the 2000s and even before the stream of news articles, AI was around us on every step we took on the internet. For example...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/ai-will-not-replace-you-it-will-be-a-better-version-of-our-existing-tools/feed/ 0 Robot Bees – Can it become a reality? https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/robot-bees-can-it-become-a-reality/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/robot-bees-can-it-become-a-reality/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:56:09 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=63086 Bees are important for plants to grow. They help plants make fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds – things we like to eat. Bees also help make sure there are lots of different plants growing. This is important so that other animals can eat, too. But bees are having a hard time. There are many things that are making it difficult for them to live. This is not good because it could make it harder for...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/04/robot-bees-can-it-become-a-reality/feed/ 0 Locking down hardware features with software paywalls is unethical https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/01/locking-down-hardware-features-with-software-paywalls-is-unethical/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/01/locking-down-hardware-features-with-software-paywalls-is-unethical/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:01:01 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=61904 We have all seen the news about BMW and Mercedes implementing paywalls in their cars. And we are distressed. Many of the readers probably don’t have any of the models we are talking about, but we know how trends in the auto industry spreads like. Now, when it comes to software, subscriptions, and paywalls are to provide something for both kinds of users, free users and paid. A paid tier provided...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2023/01/locking-down-hardware-features-with-software-paywalls-is-unethical/feed/ 0 CopperheadOS, the most privacy-friendly mobile OS, is now in India https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/11/copperheados-the-most-privacy-friendly-mobile-os-is-now-in-india/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/11/copperheados-the-most-privacy-friendly-mobile-os-is-now-in-india/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:40:14 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=61287 We have all relied on Android OS for a long time for a variety of reasons, such as extending the life of our phones with the most recent Android versions and others for privacy and security concerns to avoid using Google Apps on our smartphones. One such name in the field is LineageOS, formerly known as Cyanogen, which most of us have tried. For the aforementioned reasons, it became impossible for...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/11/copperheados-the-most-privacy-friendly-mobile-os-is-now-in-india/feed/ 0 What the Future Awaits for Online Gaming https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/what-the-future-awaits-for-online-gaming/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/what-the-future-awaits-for-online-gaming/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:18:32 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=59524 The gaming industry holds a lot of promise in terms of entertaining customers and producing cash. The worldwide casino and online gambling sector are worth $226.79 billion dollars today. Casino games have developed over time, and technological advancements have increased consumers’ digital presence on the network. These industries’ progress have been aided by the most recent technological...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/what-the-future-awaits-for-online-gaming/feed/ 0 A Quick Overview to Online Casino https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/a-quick-overview-to-online-casino/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/a-quick-overview-to-online-casino/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:53:24 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=59517 Millions of people all over the world like casino games, and they have for many years. This sort of gambling has gained in popularity since the first online casinos began selling their services via the internet. Playing is now easier than ever, and you don’t even have to leave the house. Playing at online casinos can be a lot of fun, and there’s always the possibility of earning money.

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/06/a-quick-overview-to-online-casino/feed/ 0 Improve Your PC Performance With These Tips https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/improve-your-pc-performance-with-these-tips/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/improve-your-pc-performance-with-these-tips/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:15:02 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=57651 Does your computer struggle for the tasks you need to complete? Does it take ages to boot or grind to a halt when you try to use Photoshop? If this is the case, then it’s probably time to optimise your hardware. But now maybe you’re wondering what can be done to make your computer run better, which improvements are the most cost-effective, and which are a waste of time. Here’s a rundown of the...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/improve-your-pc-performance-with-these-tips/feed/ 0 Things Cryptocurrency Enabled in the Modern Fintech World https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/cryptocurrency-modern-fintech-world/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/cryptocurrency-modern-fintech-world/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:58:40 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=55091 What is the one common thing between paying for a coffee in the US, travelling the country of El Salvador and hitting an online cashback casino have in common? The answer is “Crypto-currency can be used for all the cases”. And this answer is actually preferred in many cases. Crypto is reshaping finance and financial technology and a positive impact can be observed already. In this article...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/03/cryptocurrency-modern-fintech-world/feed/ 0 End of software discrimination – Honor Band 6 users finally got the new years gift https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/01/end-of-software-discrimination-honor-band-6-users-finally-got-the-new-years-gift/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/01/end-of-software-discrimination-honor-band-6-users-finally-got-the-new-years-gift/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:54:43 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=53873 I already wrote a review of Honor Band 6 which you can read here. In the first version of the post, I have included the fact that Honor Band 6 did not have as many workout modes as Huawei Band 6, or the 24 hour spO2 monitoring feature. It seems Honor has pushed a new update and it is exciting, especially when this update is pushed in the first month of 2022. So I consider it a new year gift from...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2022/01/end-of-software-discrimination-honor-band-6-users-finally-got-the-new-years-gift/feed/ 0 Metaverse is a horrible idea and the real reason it exists is different https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/metaverse-is-a-horrible-idea-and-the-real-reason-it-exists-is-different/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/metaverse-is-a-horrible-idea-and-the-real-reason-it-exists-is-different/#respond Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:54:30 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=53435 Amid the turbulence, chaos and waves of lawsuits around history’s most villainous corporation Facebook, they announced they are going to change. Change their name that is. Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, keeping relation with their latest evil plan called Metaverse. I am calling this an evil plan, because I can see hundreds of ways “Meta” can use Metaverse to do things they have always done...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/metaverse-is-a-horrible-idea-and-the-real-reason-it-exists-is-different/feed/ 0 Honor Band 6 vs Huawei Band 6 vs Huawei Watch Fit – Basically same https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-vs-huawei-band-6-vs-huawei-watch-fit-basically-same/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-vs-huawei-band-6-vs-huawei-watch-fit-basically-same/#respond Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:56:44 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=53386 Recently I reviewed and discussed the Honor Band 6 and how good it is and its two most annoying setbacks. Now, are there any alternatives that look the same, have the same basic features with similarly justified pricing. I came across two more devices by Huawei. One is the Huawei Band 6 which is the exact clone of Honor Band 6 with two extra features and additional colors, and Huawei Watch Fit...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-vs-huawei-band-6-vs-huawei-watch-fit-basically-same/feed/ 0 Honor Band 6 review – From a MI users perspective https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-review-from-a-mi-users-perspective/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-review-from-a-mi-users-perspective/#respond Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:31:04 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=53274 Honor Band 6, a smartband suffering from an identity crisis. While it is a smartband for sure, it looks more like a traditional rectangular watch although in a small form factor. The watch is around 4.2cm * 2.4cm in size and the screen size is 1.47 inch claimed by Honor. Now, I wanted to buy a smartband but some of the smart bands that are in smartwatch format feels big to me, so I thought I would...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/12/honor-band-6-review-from-a-mi-users-perspective/feed/ 0 Futuristic Cars that are not Unrealistic https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/futuristic-cars-that-are-not-unrealistic/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/futuristic-cars-that-are-not-unrealistic/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:40:26 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=52769 Futuristic cars are something that we all dream of or imagine, be it practical or not. We tend to imagine futuristic cars as unrealistic as possible in comparison to our existing technologies. Many of the futuristic cars are just concerts, so millionaires tend to buy a Lamborghini instead of any car that claims to be futuristic. But, there are some great concepts that can become mainstream in the...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/futuristic-cars-that-are-not-unrealistic/feed/ 0 E-Motorbikes are a Good Option if You Want to Jump into the E-Car Scene https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/e-motorbikes-are-a-good-option-if-you-want-to-jump-into-the-e-car-scene/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/e-motorbikes-are-a-good-option-if-you-want-to-jump-into-the-e-car-scene/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:35:20 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=52764 Motorbikes are great if you’re a person who commutes by yourself or with an additional travel assistant. Now, motorbikes have their own set of problems just like cars and pollute the environment. If you care about nature, you may think of opting for an electric car. Now, if you usually commute alone for office or any other cause, electric cars are a bit too much for you. It’s costly...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/e-motorbikes-are-a-good-option-if-you-want-to-jump-into-the-e-car-scene/feed/ 0 Autopilot Can Be Biased and Dangerous https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/autopilot-can-be-biased-and-dangerous/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/autopilot-can-be-biased-and-dangerous/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:31:09 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=52759 This new decade brought us many new things. We are starting to think about the nasty things we have done to nature and many are suggesting new ideas. Meanwhile billionaires are also taking part in this trend and proposing their own ideas. Elon Musk rose to the top with his idea of a car that reduces carbon footprints. We of course know the impact of Tesla. Nowadays, everyone is following a similar...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/11/autopilot-can-be-biased-and-dangerous/feed/ 0 Crypto Tools for Research: Tools for Research and Trading in 2021 https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/10/crypto-tools-for-research-tools-for-research-and-trading-in-2021/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/10/crypto-tools-for-research-tools-for-research-and-trading-in-2021/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:34:42 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=51648 From crypto bots, converters like Bitcash to USD, to monitoring and charting, today we have listed some outstanding tools that professional traders use. Cryptocurrencies are getting popular and getting at the stage it deserved for a long time. Many companies are now endorsing and promoting crypto, and it is being used as daily currency and more. With the ability to take the place of our regular...

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/10/crypto-tools-for-research-tools-for-research-and-trading-in-2021/feed/ 0 Execute, test and debug your apps with TestProject https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/07/execute-test-and-debug-your-apps-with-testproject/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/07/execute-test-and-debug-your-apps-with-testproject/#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:11:01 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=49495 Manual testing costs time, creates issues, and delays releases. This is problematic because failure in production of a live application can be catastrophic, and happens all the time because manual testing is prone to failure. Therefore, testing automation exists, and this magical thing can catch and fix bugs and faults much quicker and faster. In addition, automation is necessary for scaling.

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]]> https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/07/execute-test-and-debug-your-apps-with-testproject/feed/ 0 How to Make Sure You Are in The Safe Side in Online Casinos https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/06/how-to-make-sure-you-are-in-the-safe-side-in-online-casinos/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://technofaq.org/posts/2021/06/how-to-make-sure-you-are-in-the-safe-side-in-online-casinos/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:51:41 +0000 https://technofaq.org/?p=49167 Digital casinos are the new norm. In this pandemic, everything has gone digital, including old ways of living. If you want to try your luck, no need to go out in the herd. Online casinos got you covered. Now, you may want to bet on the safe side with online casinos. And I am going to tell you how. Do note, that this article is for knowledge and compiled advice from expert players all over the...

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