The latest articles by Bob Dijks

  • Free online puzzles: for adults, for kids

    Puzzles can be a good way to pass the time while having fun. If you usually enjoy classic puzzles but don't have any at home, don't worry: there are several websites and apps where you can access online jigsaw puzzles free of charge. We'll give you a quick overview of some to check out.

  • Remove Java HD Popups

    During your browsing session, you might be redirected to a webpage displaying the below message: You might need to install Java HD and continue /Please install Java HD and continue (required). You will also encounter such popups when browsing on illegal streaming websites. In this article, we will show you how to get rid of the malware displaying these popups!

  • Using a smartphone as a webcam: Android, iOS

    In the event that your computer doesn't have an inbuilt camera or your webcam simply doesn't work, it is possible to use your smartphone's webcam and link it to your computer using an application. For numerous reasons which we will discuss below, this can be a useful solution to a cumbersome problem and so in this article we will explain how to synchronise your smartphone's camera to your computer.

  • Deepfake: what it is and what you need to know

    In the era of "Fake News," a more worrisome phenomenon has emerged: Deepfakes. They are videos aimed to completely deceive the viewer by showing celebrities and common people doing or saying things they never did. Thanks to the use of artificial intelligence, users can create hyperrealistic result , almost impossible to detect.

  • Encrypt Thunderbird emails using Enigmail

    This article will help you to encrypt your messages via Thunderbird. This solution has been optimized for GNU/Linux Ubuntu, but the steps should be the same on other systems.