VPN vs. VPS: What’s the difference?
VPN and VPS sound like very similar terms but that's far from the truth. Here's a look at the differences between the two important internet services......»»
Researchers Find Children "Burn So Much Energy, They"re Like a Difference Species"
A study of 6,400 people "from eight days old up to age 95, in 29 countries," finds that the human metabolism "peaks at the age of one, is stable from 20 to 60 and then inexorably declines," writes the BBC. Long-time Slashdot reader Hope Thelps shar.....»»
Study argues that pedestrian-friendly environments are critical to trip chains in urban centers
Polycentric development is being promoted to lessen problems of urban sprawl and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). A new article published in the August 2021 issue of Applied Geography examines the difference between "morphological" and "functiona.....»»
Forget Digital Transformation – Just Become Digital
Think of the difference between digital transformation and being digital like the difference between a diet and a life of active and sustained wellness. Continue reading........»»
ADT Home Security vs. Blue by ADT: What’s the difference?
ADT has two primary security offerings: Home Security with professional monitoring and the DIY Blue by ADT. We're looking at both to see how they stack up!.....»»
Corsair: DDR5 memory will need better cooling as VRMs move to the module
Many believe DDR4 and older modules do not generate enough heat to justify the use of heatsinks, but because of some inherent changes of DDR5 memory, it looks like decent cooling solutions will be needed. One such difference is the move of power mana.....»»
Small fungus formulations could make big difference to protect moose from winter ticks
In the battle to save moose from winter ticks, fungi on small grains of millet could be the ultimate weapon. Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Vermont recently produced granular formulations of insect-killing fungi and.....»»
How Ward van Gasteren thinks about growth hacking today
Ward van Gasteren embraces the “growth hacker” term, despite the fact that some in the profession prefer the term “growth marketing” or simply “growth.” What’s the difference to him? The hacking part should be a distinct effort on top o.....»»
A blueprint for building a great startup founding team
Putting the right people in the right roles early on can be the difference between success and failure — and that starts at the top. Sudheesh Nair Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Bird brains left other dinosaurs behind
Today, being "birdbrained" means forgetting where you left your keys or wallet. But 66 million years ago, it may have meant the difference between life and death—and may help explain why birds are the only dinosaurs left on Earth......»»
Dogs, Unlike Wolves, Are Born to Communicate With People
Wolf puppies can’t understand human gestures as well as their dog cousins. The difference could help explain what makes dogs so special......»»
What’s the difference between Google TV and Android TV?
Google TV is set to phase out Android TV with its optimized UI. In this guide, we give you an idea of the differences between Google TV and Android TV......»»
Microsoft and Cisco Get Serious about Employee Care - But Could Do Even More
Employee care is an area where vendor cooperation could make a difference - and needs to happen......»»
Blue Origin has a secret project named “Jarvis” to compete with SpaceX
“This is the difference between taking a profit and a loss on New Glenn launches." Enlarge / An artist's rendering of a New Glenn rocket in flight. (credit: Blue Origin) In late May, a rumor concerning Blue Origin's large New Glenn rocket br.....»»
Quantum clocks and e-pistols: The ultra-precise timekeeping of the Tokyo Games
In the Olympics, a single microsecond can mean the difference between winning and losing a race, so timekeeping systems need to be outrageously accurate......»»
When time is critical, Arlo’s emergency response feature can be the difference
The Arlo Secure subscription plan lets customers dispatch emergency responders with a single touch of a button......»»
Nvidia just got the one feature DLSS needs to compete with AMD Super Resolution
Nvidia DLSS has a quality advantage of FSR, but in a market where RTX graphics cards are hard to find, that quality difference may not be enough......»»
All heart piece locations in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Having more hearts can mean the difference between life and death. See our guide on where to find all the heart pieces in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD......»»
Counterfeiters are hungry for a piece of Apple’s $16B AirPod market
Counterfeit earbud seizures at the border are up 63% so far this year. Enlarge / These AirPods, displayed at the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, are genuine—but spotting the difference between real and counterfeit electronics isn't alw.....»»
When a single tree makes a difference
A single tree along a city street or in a backyard can provide measurable cooling benefits, according to a new study from American University. The research shows that "distributed" trees, those that are stand-alone and scattered throughout urban neig.....»»
Training helps teachers anticipate how students with learning disabilities might solve problems
North Carolina State University researchers found that a four-week training course made a substantial difference in helping special education teachers anticipate different ways students with learning disabilities might solve math problems. The findin.....»»