Miguel Leiva-Gomez, Author at Make Tech Easier

What Does The Future of 3D Printing Look Like?

When 3D printing first came out, no one knows whether it is a fad or is here to stay. The general consensus, though, is that 3D printing is here to stay.

Are Desktop PCs Losing Relevance?

As tablets become more affordable, you might be thinking whether the PC is still going to be relevant in the coming years or not. Let us examine this idea and explore some possibilities of the coming market.

MTE Explains: Protocols, And Their Relevance

Most people don’t understand what an Internet protocol is. Check this article out to find out more about protocols and how it have changed the internet.

Mouse, Trackball, or Touch Pad? Which One Should You Get?

Mouse, trackball and touch pad, they all serve a purpose and that made them difficult to choose. Which one’s better? Let’s explore this!

Is Google Glass Safe?

Google Glass can be an abled assistant to the wearer, but have you considered the safety concern and security implication? Let us discuss it here.

Everything You Need To Know About SSD Caching

What is SSD caching? How does it work? How can you enable this? These are all questions you’ll find the answer to in this piece.

Do You Really Need a Fancy CPU Cooler?

While a CPU comes with its own fan, there are aftermarket fans that cost from $10 to $100. Are these fancy CPU cooler really necessary, and what are they good for?

3 Inconvenient Truths About Gaming Computers

While building a gaming computer, many people have the wrong perception of the importance of PC gaming hardware choices. Let’s explore a few of these problems.

Is Android 4.4 Worth Buying a New Phone?

Android 4.4 took the world with its new set of features and promising performance improvements. But is this new OS really worth getting a new phone for? Let’s take a look!

3 Questions About Fiber Optics Finally Answered

You’re probably wondering why your ISP is not switching to fiber optics and providing faster connection speed. We will take a detail look at the situation and answer all of these questions in a way that’s easy to understand!.

Identity Theft on The Internet: Can You Prevent It?

What if someone else had enough information about you from the web to become you? What can you do to prevent identity theft? We’re here to help you out.

How to Identify a Fake Antivirus Program

A fake piece of software will do everything it can to convince you that it’s real. This is particularly true for a fake antivirus program. How can you detect this?

How Much Does Screen Size Matter on a Phone?

People now have the option to buy a smartphone that has a whopping 6.3-inch screen size. Have we gone too far, or are we seeing a new era of consumer choices?

5 Common Laptop-Killing Practices Most of Us Are Guilty Of

Do you own an expensive laptop? You will probably want to avoid these laptop killing practices. They will apply for smartphones and tablet as well.

Does a Better CPU Lead to a Better Phone? 4 Big Mobile Processor Questions Answered

Most manufacturers like to boost how fast their mobile processors are, but is it translating better smartphone performance?

4 Myths About Computer Monitors You Might Believe

When buying a computer monitor, the truth is that most people have no idea how they’re being duped into buying displays that throw fancy numbers at them. For this reason, I’ll point out the biggest myths revolving around these displays.

The Beginner’s Guide to Smartphone Camera

If you plan to use your phone to take pictures and video, you’ll need a phone from a manufacturer that prioritizes the camera. Unless you get this, you’ll be missing out completely on features that can make your pictures look professional.

Understanding Your Firewall Setting

If asked what firewalls do, most people would answer that they keep you safe. You might have noticed that the firewall you’re using has two sets of “rules”: inbound and outbound. Do you really need both of them? We’ll discuss this and discover what you should know about these concepts.

What You Need To Know About Laptop Batteries in Windows

When using a laptop with Windows, you may notice that it has advanced battery management options. Before you start using them, though, there are a few things you should know about them.

Why You Need A Third-Party Uninstaller

Windows comes with its own uninstaller, but it is mostly useless in removing all the files. To prevent this problem from happening, you need an uninstaller that looks through every crack and crevice of your computer for signs of life that the program doesn’t let Windows Installer see. Third-party uninstallers are exceedingly good at doing this.

For Beginners: What You Need to Know About Encryption on The Internet

You probably have noticed that encryption is popping up literally everywhere on the internet. However, as an end-user, do you really understand about encryption on the Internet? All your questions will be addressed as we explore the subject of cryptography in computer sciences.

3 Things You Wanted To Know But Never Asked About MAC Addresses

If you’ve ever looked at the details on your network card, you might have noticed an awkward-looking series of alphanumeric characters. As you gaze upon this sequence of characters, a question may pop up in your head: “What in the name of Torvalds is a MAC address?!” And the answer is here.

RAM Optimization in Windows Is Not Required. Here is Why

If you are using a RAM optimization tool, it is time to stop now. Windows comes with a good memory management function and using a RAM optimization tool can in fact make your PC run slower.

3 Ways to Allow Guest Users on Google Chrome

If you’re using Chrome and don’t feel like letting people poking into your privacy, here are some ways to set up guest users account in Google Chrome.

3 SSD Optimization Techniques That Are Useless or Harmful

Most people think that they can use the same hard drive optimization techniques on a SSD, and achieve even better result. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Here are several SSD optimization techniques you should avoid at all costs.

Top 6 Free Collaboration Tools for Freelancers

Freelancers are always running their business on a budget, yet still have to be able to handle the high workloads and stresses of keeping up with multiple clients. Luckily there are many free collaboration tools that you can use to get your groove on!

How to Tell if Your Android Phone Was Infected

With the growing number of malware for Android, it is getting easier for anyone’s phone to get infected. But how can you find out if your Android phone was infected?

Everything You Need to Know About Email Headers

When you look at an email, all you usually see is the message body, subject line, sender, and recipient. When you dig into the header, you see a large amount of enigmatic text that can be very confusing. Learn how to decipher the email headers and prevent yourself from falling into trouble.

4 Ways Hackers Steal Your Passwords

There are tons of ways that a hacker can steal your passwords. Here are the 4 commonly used methods. We will also show you ways to help prevent this from happening to you.

Things About Mobile Device Batteries You Probably Didn’t Know

Most people expect their mobile batteries to last long hours, but the fact is they don’t. And the worst thing is that people are taking wrong advices to “take care” of their batteries. Here are some facts that you really need to know about battery care.

3 Crucial Pieces of Safety Advice When Using Browser Extensions in Windows

Browser extensions are useful as they allow you to do things not provided by the browser. But that doesn’t mean you should install extensions without precaution. Instead, you should employ safety when using extensions.

What Is “UTM_Source” And Should You Be Worried?

You may have seen URLs with a long string attached to the end of the link that looks something like this: “utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage.” Should you be worried about the implications of this? We’ll have a look at what UTM is and answer any question you might have on this subject.

4 Popular Bitcoin Alternatives and How They Compare to Bitcoin

The cryptocurrencies is here to stay. Bitcoin may be receiving the most attention at the moment, but it is definitely not the only one around. There are tons of Bitcoin alternatives. Here we will take a look at the 4 popular Bitcoin alternatives and see how they compare to Bitcoin.

4 Things You Should Know About Digital Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, PPCoin, Etc.)

The Internet has entered a new era in which people can start trading in currencies that are not run by governments, called cryptocurrencies. If you have heard all the hype and wanted to get involved, it’s best that you find out more before investing in digital cryptocurrencies.

4 Things Windows 8.1 Has Done Away With For Good

There are many new features in Windows 8.1, but Microsoft has also removed some features for good. Here are 4 things Windows 8.1 has done away with for good.

4 Reasons Why A Third Party DNS Server Is Better Than What Your ISP Gives You

You’ve probably heard of alternate DNS servers and how they could probably help you in some way or another. You may also wonder why you need to switch over. I’m going to give you some reasons why you probably should be using third party DNS server. You will end up wondering why you haven’t done it yet.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Getting A Surge Protector

You wanted to get a surge protector to protect your equipment, but no one tells you how and what kind of surge protector you should buy. It’s time we addressed questions consumers frequently ask about these enigmatic pieces of hardware.

Why You Should Have Local Backups Of Your Cloud Backup

When it comes to cloud storage, one of the things you shouldn’t do is to place all your eggs in one basket. You should also take the precaution to backup the data to somewhere you can physically access. Allow me to explain why.

Internet Speeds Inconsistent With Your Plan? Read This!

Have you ever wondered why your Internet speed is always not as fast as your service provider said it would be? It never hurts to examine the most common causes of slower-than-advertised Internet speeds and determine whether one of these is happening to you so that you can determine how to remedy the situation.

How Running 64-Bit Windows Protects You From Malware

Who would’ve ever known that running 64-bit Windows makes your computer more secure? Tell this to any so-called computer wiz and they’ll laugh. However, there are some things you have to understand about Windows that will probably make you think twice about ever settling for a 32-bit version ever again.

Can Tor Really Protect Your Online Privacy From The NSA (And Other Government Organizations)?

When the news that the NSA are keeping records of your phone calls and web data transfers broke out, people start to worry if they are really safe online and some of them switched to Tor to protect their privacy online. The question is, is Tor really safe? Does it really protect you from the NSA’s clutches?

MTE Explains: How Progress Bars Work And Why They Are Inaccurate Most of the Time

The progress bar is supposed to make your life better by informing you how much more time it requires to finish the job. However, most of the time, it is inaccurate and it could show 99% for the last 5 minutes. We understand your frustration, which is why I’m going to explain exactly why these things happen.

How to Add Shortcuts to “My Computer” in Windows

It is disappointing that Microsoft didn’t make it easier to add shortcuts in “My Computer” area. There’s so much real estate there that’s not being used. It’s natural to be able to add program shortcuts there. Here is a workaround to create a shortcut in “My Computer” that works with today’s most popular operating systems!

MTE Explains: How BitTorrent DHT Peer Discovery Works

Peer discovery is an essential part of the BitTorrent protocol. It’s how its downloads happen so quickly: You connect to multiple people, and each of them upload a little piece of the file to you. This article explains how the whole BitTorrent DHT peer discovery process works.

How to Get Passive 3D Movies to Play Right in Windows

After some months of buying my own passive polarized display, I’ve realized that anyone new to this kind of hardware is probably going to have a hard time figuring it out. The learning curve isn’t incredibly steep, but there’s not much information on how to get passive 3D movies to play just how you want them.

Google Drive vs. MS Office Web Apps

Google Drive vs Office Web apps: You probably have heard of both of them. We’re going to put them head-to-head and see which one takes home the trophy.

What You Don’t Know About Third-Party Cookies Can Hurt You

Cookies are a major part of what makes websites work. However, there are certain aspects about them that could be used maliciously, particularly in the case of third-party cookies. We will dive into the differences between first- and third-party cookies and examine how they act maliciously on some websites.

2 Unexpected File Types Where Computer Viruses Can Exist (And They Are Not .EXE)

Other than exe files, there are a few different file types that viruses can be present in. In this article, we will show you the different file types and discuss them in detail.

3 Questions About Bitcoin Everyone Should Ask (And Their Answers)

A lot of the people who have been exposed to Bitcoin already know a lot about the currency, but haven’t really done a whole lot of research on certain questions regarding the online currency and its fate. Today, we are here to ask those questions for you and then answer them.

MTE Explains: What Is DDoS and How Can You Protect Yourself

You’ve probably seen the words “DoS” and “DDoS” pop up. In case you’ve been wondering what they are and how they affect you, we’ll delve into that and also mention a little bit on the the possibilities of protecting yourself from such an attack.

Miguel Leiva-Gomez

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