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What Kim's Watching November 12, 2019
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Kimâs great callers: Hacker makes big money as a bug bounty hunter
Tommy Devoss hasn't always used his hacking talents for good. In fact, he spent time in jail for breaking into government sites and was banned from using computers. After the ban was lifted, Tommy set his sights on a new goal: Discovering bugs for major tech companies. And he's making a pretty penny doing it. He earned a whopping $600K working part-time last year.
Komando DIY: How to sign a PDF on your Mac or PC
Think back to the last time you had to sign a digital document. Did you print, sign, scan and email it? What a hassle. In this Komando DIY, we'll show you a simpler way to put your signature on a document using your PC or Mac.
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How Mars inspired the use of CGI
These days, we might take computer-generated images (CGI) for granted. Most pieces of entertainment or art have some form of CGI in them, but this obviously wasnât always the case. Back in the 1970s, computers were beginning to become more powerful. One sci-fi television show had the idea to use technology utilized in space missions to give a greater feeling of realism to their series, and it spawned a CGI revolution.
Origins of fruits and vegetables
Apple pie is as American as the Stars and Stripes or the Statue of Liberty. But the titular fruit of America has its origins in a far-off land. Potatoes are as Irish as leprechauns or 4-leaf clovers, but that vegetable has its origins halfway across the globe. We can go on and on. The history and origins of fruits and vegetables is fascinating and tells the story of humanity in a very unique way.
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10 insider ways to keep hackers and scammers away from your private files
As the services we use on a daily basis become larger targets for hackers, that means it's even more critical that we all take the necessary steps to protect our private data. With cybercrime so rampant these days, you need to be proactive about protecting yourself. To help you out, here are 10 insider ways to keep hackers and scammers away from your private files.
What the heck is an 'anti-oloid?'
In mechanical engineering, scientists and developers are constantly looking for new ways to help machines bear their loads. Rolling bearings are one of the most popular shapes, but due to an increase in unusual tech designs, some of the shapes engineers are creating are anything but ordinary. See how this one impossible shape is capable of rolling as smooth as a ball.
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