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Question from Gordon: I have a very simple question for you, Rick: Is it legal to sell free software?
I’m asking because I just bought a DVD off of eBay that contains several software programs for troubleshooting and maintaining a PC, but I have just found out that ALL of it is freeware that’s distributed under the GNU GPL License. [Read more…]
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Question from Michelle: I sometimes hand my phone to my 9 year old son so he can play a game.
Well, I recently found out that he sneaked into the Google Play store and bought several games without my permission.
We had a long mother-son talk and he assured me that he won’t do it again, but I’d really like to make sure he (nor anyone else) can ever do that again. Is there something I can do to prevent this from happening again? [Read more…]
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Question from Roland: I’m hoping you can answer some questions for me about portable power stations.
The power went off on my street and stayed off for over 7 hours. My almost new 1,000 watt UPS only kept my computer and monitor running for about an hour.
My cousin (who is also my neighbor) has a 500 watt Jackery portable power station and he said it kept his computer running for over 5 hours, and his computer has a bigger monitor.
Like I said before, I have three questions: [Read more…]
The concept of outsourced software testing has progressed far beyond its low-cost, retrospective approach to being a software quality and speed driver.
What was once the process of sending manual test cases to an offshore location to get cheaper labor is now the process of complete service QA ecosystems that are driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and extensive domain knowledge. With the maturity of development practices, agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery influencing the way products are developed, testing outsourcing has kept up with the speed. [Read more…]
Hospitality businesses thrive when visibility meets customer intent. With countless travelers searching online before booking hotels, restaurants, or event spaces, competition for attention has never been tougher.
For hospitality owners, digital presence is no longer optional. It’s the deciding factor that influences bookings, reviews, and long-term brand trust. [Read more…]