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Why Choosing a Slim Ultraportable Laptop is a Better Idea

In the century of speed, will you let you old laptop weigh you down? I will tell you the solution.

Nowadays, laptops are suitable for work and study, but also for entertainment and serve other purposes. They can provide everything you need of both worlds at your fingertips. But it comes with a huge package of adaptations. Throughout the years, laptops become slimmer. Because heavy laptops ruin transportability. And they are often relegated to indoors gadgets. In case you acquired your portable computer three years ago, it would weight 2.6 kilos. In contrast, a laptop weights now only 1.7 kg.

Make weight a priority concern when choosing a laptop, or more likely you will feel like bearing a great burden around. Consider taking a new model of laptop as they are thinner, so less demanding to hold. Also faster and more effective.

The good news is that latest laptops won’t claim more expenses than the older ones. If you take the lightweight Acer Swift 3 (18.9mm thickness), the quick AMD Ryzen 5 processor will able to deal with enormous tasks. It is also equipped with an extra large screen (15.6 inches) and Full HD. Ideal for late night movies or videos during a long voyage!

For the fans of gaming, Acer is coming with an integrated graphics chip. The 8GB of RAM will also make a huge difference to performance. It will allow you to buzz with several projects at a time when you are performing multi-tasking. Moreover, it will provide a substantial boost when you run programs as Word or Excel. The reason behind is the replacement of the standard hard drive with a more compact, quicker and lighter SSD storage.

In addition, surfing the internet will become faster and more rewarding with the New Microsoft Edge browser. As a matter of fact, internet will not run into problems anymore. If you are already tired of interrupted connexion, maybe it’s time to give a break to your old, slow computer. The Acer Swift 3 includes a AMD Ryzen processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage and battery lasts more than 10 hours. Get it now at Currys PC World for Ł599.

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.

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Firefox Quantum vs. Google Chrome – Which One Wins in 2018?

Recently, Mozilla announced that its latest web browser is prepared for competing with Google Chrome. Firefox Quantum was launched in November 2017 and since then, it has been installed on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows devices.

Although it has been over 10 years since Mozilla released its most iconic browser, now the developer claims that they have improved it with features meant to make it twice as fast as its predecessor. Also, it seems that the new browser uses 30% less computer memory than Chrome.

The rumours could be only a marketing strategy, but it is said that there is no smoke without a fire. The best way to analyse the differences is to see what the news brought by Firefox Quantum is.

Let’s see what the new browser has to offer

Technically, the browser it’s called version 57 of Firefox. It received the additional name Quantum as a result of an innovative project which created the present Firefox browser. However, the name is not the only novelty.

New features

Firefox Quantum users will notice that the browser comes with many interesting features. For example, it has a built-in QR code reader and the possibility to copy a URL from the menu. Also, users can streamline screenshotting by capturing a section, the whole screen and an entire webpage at once.

Quantum even lets us invert the browser’s colours by turning on the “Night Mode”. In addition, it gives us the possibility to sync the browser across multiple devices like mobile, desktop or tablet with the purpose of sharing open tabs and to install extensions and add-ons. Firefox Quantum is an open-source browser that won’t ”sell” your online data and has some extra strong privacy features.

Better speed

The new browser comes with an AMD VP9 hardware video encoder that reduces battery consumption and lets you run 3D games at the best speed ever. According to Mozilla, Firefox Quantum uses over 1.70 times less memory than Chrome.

Improved design

Users will notice the visual changes within the browser as soon as they start using it. Furthermore, you have the possibility to customize it according to your preferences. If you are curious to find out more about Firefox Quantum, start using it and see if you like it!

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.

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OnePlus Will Work with U.S. Carriers to Launch its 5G Phone in 2019

With the release of its 5G smartphone planned for 2019, OnePlus is cooperating with U.S. carriers in order to increase sales in the country. It is expected that within the first year since the introduction of 5G in the U.S., the company will be one of the first to create a 5G phone for the market.

Carriers will help OnePlus to reach the U.S. market

Although OnePlus has its own group of fans in the U.S., the company’s products can be purchased only through its website. Knowing that they will never be able to conquer the American market with internet sales alone, the phone makers from China will collaborate with carriers to make their smartphones widely available.

Currently existing obstacles

Considering the fact that OnePlus’ phones are not available in carrier stores where they could be purchased through installment plans or carrier subsidies, the only way to buy them is by paying the full amount at once through the website. Even though the most recent phone, OnePlus 6 costs only about half of iPhone X’s $999 base price while having comparable specifications, its upfront pricing makes this phone less affordable.

Can OnePlus’ 5G phone be a hit?

The situation is expected to change drastically with the arrival of the new 5G phone, which will be available in carrier stores. Various plans will reduce the upfront price of the device, thus making it more affordable. In addition to that, the potential buyers will also have a chance to take a closer look at the phone before the purchase. Since OnePlus’ devices are using Qualcomm chips and it is known that they work just fine on GSM networks in Europe, they will definitely support any carrier in the U.S.

The first 5G phone of the Chinese company, which will most probably use a new Snapdragon X50 family modem, is expected to be launched in early 2019.

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.

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Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Edge vs. Opera – The Best Web Browsers in 2018

Most users think that there is no other software as important as the web browser in our PCs. This opinion is caused by the fact that, when they are using their computer, most people spend their time on websites or apps.

Depending on your needs you could use Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera. During the last months, all of them have gone through major updates like the so-called April 2018 Update. This means that as we speak you could be looking at improved versions of the mentioned browsers. To form an opinion, let’s see what their features are, in random order.

Mozilla Firefox

This browser is perfect for users who want greater privacy and extensibility. The updated version, Firefox 57, also known as Quantum, comes with a new design, refreshed icons and a new library where you will find all the history, downloads or synced tabs. In addition, it comes with an interesting screenshot tool.

Google Chrome

Currently, Chrome is the most popular, according to StatCounter and NetMarketShare chart metrics. It looks like people love the fact that it’s easy to use and that it focuses on the web content instead of the browser’s trimmings.

Chrome allows us to sync bookmarks, passwords or open tabs across devices like mobile, tablet or PC. Also, it comes with a built-in PDF viewer, a practical task manager, Google Translate function and more.

Opera

It was the users favorite before Chrome. It has the capacity to run many Chrome extensions, even one that allows people to install other extensions from the Web Store available on Chrome. Next to other practical features, recently, the browser received its own take on the social sidebar. This means that users can access WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Telegram with one click.

Microsoft Edge

This browser is still developing. It has several shortcomings, but many helpful features that some people might find interesting. For example, it makes a webpage easy to clip, annotate and save to a notebook. This is possible thanks to the browser’s deep integration with Windows 10’s inking capabilities and with OneNote.

During the April 2018 update, the browser got some boosting features like the ability to fill forms automatically and mute tabs. The note-taking and e-book reading experience were improved with support for the narration in EPUB files characteristic.

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.

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Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform Recovered About 50% Of The Stolen Money

The South Korean Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange platform, one of the most important in the world for its volume of transactions, announced yesterday, June 28th, that it had recovered about 50% of the amount stolen by hackers just over a week ago. Through a publication on its website, Bithumb announced that they had managed to reduce the cost of the damage caused by the cyber attack on June 19th, when a group of hackers stole the equivalent of 35 billion South Korean Won, approximately $31 million.

Thanks to the collaboration of other cryptocurrency exchange platforms from all over the world, approximately $15 million were recovered in cryptocurrencies, leaving the additional $16 million unrecovered, which could be compensated, however, to the victims of the cyber attack.

The Bithumb announcement reveals that, of the 11 different cryptocurrencies that were hacked, the ones that generated the most significant deficit were bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH).

Deposits and withdrawals are still halted on Bithumb cryptocurrency platform

The exchange platform has so far suspended both deposits and withdrawals and has not yet given an approximate date for when these operations can be carried out again.

Bithumb platform’s strategy of establishing alliances with other cryptocurrency exchange platforms to recover the stolen funds had already been announced earlier, shortly after the attack. On that occasion, they also mentioned that Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange platform possesses a fund of $500 million, which is destined to cover losses of a potential cyber attack that might affect the platform, as it happened last week.

One of the consequences of the cyber attack on Bithumb was momentary congestion of the Bitcoin (BTC) network, a few hours after the attack occurred. The delay in confirming transactions is attributed to this event, since, as a security measure, the remaining funds from the platform’s BTC wallets were transferred to a cold wallet where they would be held in a procedure known as consolidation.

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