Category: Viral

Radiation Levels in Fukushima Reach New Heights, Scientists Claim

April 2, 2017 News, Technology, Viral
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The nuclear disaster that hit Fukushima a few years ago is still a very dangerous threat to this very day. Several years after the incident, there is still a high degree of contamination to take into account. In fact, tainted water inside a reactor containment vessel shows increased levels of radiation. It is evident there is still a long way to go before this disaster can be put behind us. …
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World Health Organization Classifies Video Gaming as a Mental Disorder

April 2, 2017 News, Technology, Viral
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Video gaming is often regarded to as an excellent way to pass the time or even engage in social activities. Online communities connect gamers from all over the world. The World Health Organization doesn’t see things the same way, as their new revisions classify gaming behavior as a mental disorder. A highly controversial decision that is met with a lot of opposition. Gaming Is Not A Traditional Mental Disorder It …
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What is Three-Factor Authentication?

April 1, 2017 Education, FAQ, Viral
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In the online world, protecting one’s account credentials is the top priority right now. Using a username and a random, secure password is a good place to start, albeit it is not a complete security measure either. Two-factor authentication has been the norm for quite some time now, although some companies are raising the bar. Three-step authentication provides even more security, but some people might see it as a cumbersome …
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5 Ways to Make Your Gmail Account Safer

March 30, 2017 Featured, Viral
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Google’s Gmail is by far the most popular webmail app across the world with more than a billion active users monthly. It is an easy-to-use cloud service that allows the user to log in and read their messages from anywhere, and on any type of device. With a Google account, you can access all of Google services, including services such as Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos. So the security …
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