Pirate Site Blocking Expands to Kenya with Landmark Court Order
Over the years, copyright holders have tried a multitude of measures to curb online piracy, with varying levels of success. Site blocking has emerged as one of the preferred solutions. While blocking measures are not bulletproof, the general idea is that they pose a large enough hurdle for casual pirates to choose legal options instead. Courts in dozens of countries around the world have issued blocking orders. The first blockades...
ABCs of FreeDOS: 26 commands I use all the time
ABCs of FreeDOS: 26 commands I use all the time Jim Hall Wed, 06/29/2022 – 03:00 Register or Login to like Register or Login to like One of my family’s first computers ran a command-line operating system called DOS, the “Disk Operating System.” I grew up with DOS, and learned to leverage the command line to make my work easier. And so did a lot of other people. We loved DOS so much that in 1994, we created the...
How to Use Microsoft Defender on All Your Devices
If you use a mix of Apple, Android, and Windows gadgets, you’re in luck: The security tool is now available to any Microsoft 365 subscriber. Powered by WPeMatico
Zimbabwe to Hike Benchmark Rate to 200%, Central Bank Minted Gold Coins to Act as Store of Value
After seeing the country’s inflation rise to 191.6% in June, Zimbabwean monetary authorities said they have resolved to increase the benchmark interest rate to 200% per annum. In addition, the central bank said it will introduce gold coins which will act as an instrument that will “enable investors to store value.” Discouraging Speculative Borrowing Monetary authorities in hyperinflation-stricken Zimbabwe reportedly plan to hike the...
Cryptoys Raises $23 Million to Mix NFTs, Gaming, and Virtual Toys
Cryptoys, an NFT-based startup, announced it has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round led by a16z. The company, which seeks to mix NFTs with the world of gaming and virtual toys, will create what it calls a “cryptoyverse,” in which it will also implement play-to-earn features and issue its own tokens. Cryptoys Raises $23 Million in Series A Round The NFT market is facing a slump phase that is affecting prices and the...
