Software

Jobs and Torvalds

Steve Jobs Offered Linus Torvalds, the Creator of Linux, a Job at Apple Under the Condition He Stopped Developing for Linux. Torvalds Declined the Job Offer.

Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Incorporated, offered a job to Linus Torvalds, the man behind projects like Linux and Git. Torvalds never met Microsoft founder Bill Gates, but he met Jobs in 2000 while working for Transmeta Corporation, an American fabless semiconductor company. But did you know Torvalds declined Jobs’ offer?  Linus Torvalds, the […]

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Ian Clarke, Freenet

Freenet is the World’s First Darknet and is Often Cited as the Beginning of the “Dark Web.” This was Originally a Thesis by a Student from Edinburgh University.

The dark web is a hidden collective of internet websites that can only be accessible by a special web browser. It is often used for keeping internet activity anonymous and for illegal activities. But did you know how the dark web came to be? Freenet, the first darknet and often cited as the start of

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Loneliest ATM

There are Only Two ATMs in All of Antarctica, But Only One of Them Works.

The Automated Teller Machine, better known as an ATM, is one of the most convenient innovations in banking. The device allows consumers to perform quick self-service transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and account transfers. But do you know how many ATMs are in Antarctica? There are only two ATMs in Antarctica, both of

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Amazon

About a Third of the Items Returned to Amazon are Destroyed in Order to Save Time and Space

Amazon is an American multinational technology company which primarily focuses on e-Commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. They are often referred to as one of the most influencial economic forces in the world. But did you know this e-Commerce giant prefers to dispose of the items returned to their warehouses than keep them?

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Starfox

Who Was Responsible for the Cancelling of Dreamcast’s Star Fox?

Sega’s Dreamcast is a home video game console that was introduced in Japan on November 27, 1998, North America on September 9, 1999, and Europe on October 14, 1999. A rumored project involving Dreamcast’s Star Fox was canceled, but who was to blame for this?  Most of the development crew spoke Japanese, the game was

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Malware Laptop

How Much Did a Malware-Infested Laptop Sell at an Art Auction?

Malware is short for malicious software. The term refers to any intrusive software created by Hackers to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer mechanisms. But did you know that an old malware-infected computer was auctioned off at a high price? A Windows XP computer that was infected with six different types of

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Yorkshire Bank

Why Did a British Man Change His Name After Having an Issue With His Bank?

One of the most common reasons for changing your name is that your current name invites ridicule or dishonor or is simply difficult to pronounce or spell. Since childhood, you have used and been known by the name you wish to adopt. Changing your name will help to avoid confusion in legal documents and other

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Costco

Why is it Difficult to Get a Costco Membership in the UK?

Costco is well-known for carrying high-quality American brands and offering a money-back guarantee. Members can also shop for private label Kirkland SignatureTM products that are equal to or better than national brands, such as juice, cookies, coffee, housewares, luggage, clothing, and detergent. But did you ever wonder why getting a Costco membership in the UK

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IRS

What Kind of Computers Does the IRS Use Today?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforces the federal tax laws passed by Congress. The IRS is responsible for three primary functions: tax return processing, taxpayer service, and enforcement. The IRS also conducts criminal investigations and regulates tax-exempt organizations and qualified retirement plans. Do you know what kind of computers IRS still has today? The Internation

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Ibeer

How Much Did the iBeer App Make in a Day?

The App Store is a mobile app store platform created and maintained by Apple Incorporated for its iOS and iPadOS operating systems. Users can browse and download approved apps developed with Apple’s iOS Software Development Kit from the App Store, but did you know that one app made $20,000 per day from App Store downloads?

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