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Satoshi Nakamoto: 15 Secrets & Myths About Bitcoin Inventor

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We are really close to unmasking the inventor of BitcoinSatoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi Nakamoto is in the middle of controversy since the introduction of Bitcoin in the world economy. Inventing Bitcoin is not the only reason behind the controversy, but the mystic identity of the founder. Until December 2017, the Bitcoin founder was known as “Satoshi Nakamoto”, which is an online pseudonym or you can say, a super-secret offline avatar.

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Based on the independent research conducted by Gizmodo and Wired, the world found the offline avatar of Satoshi Nakamoto. Both Gizmodo and Wired claimed Craig Steven Wright, an Australian technologist is an offline persona behind Bitcoin. The evidence is a leaked email dated 2008, where Wright discussed his work on Bitcoin as well as acknowledged alter persona Satoshi Nakamoto. Now, whether this evidence is true or false, Satoshi Nakamoto is indeed an interesting and well-rumored character. Here are 15 secrets and or myths so far we have learned about this mysterious persona: Read more…

Top 20 Most Destructive Cyber Attacks in History

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Generally, I am quite good at techy stuff and I thought I had protection against the malware and spyware, I felt confident that I never have to combat cyber attack. But to my surprise, recently I have been a victim of cyber-attack. Yes, just like anybody else I also had a harrowing experience. I immediately called up one of my best friends Jason, who is well-versed in dealing with cyber attacks and related issues. He really proved helpful in getting me out of this technical ordeal but at the same time he did gave me some tips that will protect me from such attacks in future like setting difficult passwords, clearing browsing history and changing passwords regularly.

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As Jason was doing his techy stuff, meanwhile I started a topic of the most destructive cyber-attacks in the history. He said that he has a fair knowledge of the most notorious cyber attacks that have taken place so far. He started by saying that the main culprits behind all this hacking thing are the hackers or ‘hactivists’ (he joked). Read more…

Top 24 People Who Changed the Internet

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Can you live without Internet? Well I think most of the people will say “No”. Today we heavily depend on Internet to accomplish our daily tasks. Apart from browsing web for information and sending emails, Internet also allows us to connect people through social media, pay various bills online, watch movies online, and much more things that you can and cannot imagine. Do you know who are the people that made a big impact on the direction of the web? Here we’ve compiled a list of people that changed the Internet and revolutionized the way we live, work, learn, and play.

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9 Location-based Marketing Technologies You Must Know

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As big data is increasing, the shopping activities of the people are also on the go. As the online websites are celebrating the gain, the local stores are also not at all heading backward. The local retailers are also trying to match up every step to reach the level of those online stores.

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In order to maintain the level of marketing with the online retailers, the local store holders are also trying their best using location best marketing tools. I have listed a few of them below. Read more…

20 Most Notorious Get Rich Quick Schemes You Must Say NO

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The idea of becoming self-employed and rich is an obsession of the millennials. No wonder there are so many seductive offers to make quick money. While some of them might still be worthy, the most of these schemes are too suspicious. It is better to stay away from these twenty get rich schemes that are likely to become your nightmare.

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Top 60 Best Social Media Infographics You Must See

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Social media is one of the fastest growing areas in the world of Internet. With the rising of social networking sites like Facebook and X.com, social media has dramatically changed the way individuals, communities and organizations communicate. More and more companies started to build their social media presence, communicating with customers in an interactive way and encouraging them to be a part of the business.

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Since we all know that social media has become part of our daily lives and for that reason we should always update ourselves with recent information on social media. In today’s post, we’ve gathered 60 really awesome infographics related to social media, which contain very interesting information, data and statistics, presented in the fun and beautiful way. Read more…

20 Interesting Facts & Secrets About Bitcoin

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Introduction to Bitcoin

There is a great need for a stable currency which can be used by people worldwide, and thus, the Bitcoin was created. This is something that is becoming more and more powerful, just because of that stability, and also it’s becoming accepted by many nations, and you can easily exchange Bitcoin for real money.

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There are two ways of getting Bitcoin, and those are so called “mining” or providing services via the Internet for Bitcoin as payment. You should also have in mind that there is a finite number of Bitcoin on the internet and that one of the reasons why it’s such a stable currency. Read more…

60 Cool Tech Words and IT Buzzwords You Must Know (2025)

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In the present world, we are living in the era of technological advancements and developments. So, it is something better to know about basic technology details. In fact, there are a large number of things and terms that are related to the technological items and so you need to know them.

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Actually, the tech phrases and words may be tough to translate even if you are Googling. At that time, you may want to know just a little explanation about these terms in the highly effective manner. In that way, if you are a newbie to the current technological terms and you cannot follow what people are talking about? Then, here is the solution for you. Yes, now you can see about different kinds of technological words in this article. Read more…

Amazon vs Alibaba: Who is the Global e-Commerce Winner?

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Who gets the top crown of global ecommerce king – American Amazon, or Chinese Alibaba? Here we look at some of the key things that separate these platforms from each other; and what that means for sellers, shoppers, and investors. Let the ecommerce games begin… (Need to brush up on your Alibaba knowledge first? Check out these Alibaba infographics for an instant refresher).

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20 Interesting Facts about WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

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Julian Assange is one of the famous journalists of this time due to his founding of WikiLeaks. He is an Australian publisher, journalist, and computer programming expert. He found the WikiLeaks, a non-profit organization in 2006. He has been the editor-in-chief since the establishment of the WikiLeaks.

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Although there is much information already floating on the internet about Julian Assange but there is much more about this legend still to discover. His interesting personality makes us more curious to know more about him. Read more…

Startup 101 – Benefits of IT Asset Management Solutions

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In the digital age of today’s modern world, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a business venture that doesn’t rely on information technology. And for a good reason: not only can the relevant hardware and software help drive down the operational costs of a company. But it can also improve the efficiency and productivity of the business too.

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However, the increasing need and reliance on IT-related assets come with its fair share of challenges in both management and tracking. This is where IT asset management– or simply ITAM for short – becomes essential as it allows a business to optimize acquisition and control of any and all IT-related assets. To this end, here just a few benefits that come with integrating IT asset management solutions within the company. Read more…

10 Skills Every IT Professional Needs on Their Resume

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It’s fair to say that the world has gone digital. While there are still some places without decent internet coverage, it is generally possible to connect with anyone at anytime. This has led to an explosion in global businesses as even the smallest trader can offer their wares around the globe. But, it has also led to a desperate need for IT professionals.

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The Role Of The IT Professional

An IT professional is someone that creates computer systems and the infrastructure needed to support businesses. This includes purchasing the hardware and software resources to ensure all employees are properly connected to the network with adequate access to the systems. Read more…

What Does Google Know About You? The Harsh Truth

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As a user, we are always kept in the dark, but Google knows everything about people connected over the internet. Using any product of the giant gives an edge to the company to harvest as much data as it requires. If you use Gmail, Google Drive or any of its services on your smartphone, the company uses and asks for multiple data to make its services better and users have to provide it. Just by skimming through the privacy policy, you will find that Google has access to every bit of information on users but how it knows about the data is the real deal. 

Majority of the times users are not sure what the giant is asking or demanding and with complete innocence, we agree to its term and conditions without going to the lengthy list of detailed clauses.

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To find out more let’s dive in to see what Google knows and how you are feeding information to it.

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Top 10 Best Educational Sites for Online Learning & Courses

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No matter whether you want to beef up your knowledge or train a set of completely new skills, there are plenty of Web resources to assist you on your way. Because of such a great variety of choices, it may be challenging to find a website that suits you best.

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If you are a tutor, who wants to find educational materials for his or her students, it is even more difficult to find the best site as you will have to look for something that suits their learning styles. Below, there is a brief overview of ten top-rated options, consider all of them to choose the ones that meet your requirements to the full. Read more…

Myth or Fact: How Blockchain is Impacting Social Media

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Something is going wrong in the world of social media. Such companies as Facebook and YouTube are leaders in this sphere, and it’s impossible not to notice new scandals and questions that shake these companies from the inside.

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Social media is a perfect business model. These companies earn millions of dollars by selling ads, and they collect all the possible information about users, which makes this business so successful. Using complicated algorithms, social networks monetize content by selling ads based on users’ interests. Of course, Facebook keeps claiming that they put the privacy of their users first, but the scandal around Facebook and Cambridge Analytica proves the opposite. Read more…