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USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and it’s a standard developed in 1994 by several companies to have a standard for cables and connections between devices that can deliver both data and power
Top speed Max power output Power direction Cable configuration
USB 1.1 12Mbps 2.5V, 500mA Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 2.0 480Mbps 2.5V, 1.8A Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 3.0 5Gbps 5V, 1.8A Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 3.1 10Gbps 20V, 5A Bi-directional Type-C both ends, reversible plug orientation 2015
>> The current specification for Type-C plug is slightly wider and thicker than the current 2.0 Type-B micro plugs — the average micro-USB used in smartphones. While this could be a problem for smartphones that keep getting thinner and thinner, it is refreshing to see one plug type that can go into any device without worrying about its type or size.
>> Because Type-C is being built on the newest generation of USB 3.1, you can expect to see data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. That’s twice USB 3.0’s 5Gbps, and much more than the more common USB 2.0’s 480Mbps. It’s even got enough speed to power the video and audio of a 4K Ultra HD display.
>> In terms of charging, we could see one cable to charge everything. Currently, only low-energy devices can be powered by micro-USB like smartphones, some tablets, and even one Chromebook. Other things, like laptops and monitors, need to be powered by proprietary chargers because of their higher power consumption, which is quite inconvenient.
>> Most smartphone chargers handle 5 volts at 2 amps, while computers need 20 volts at 5 amps. USB 3.1, and the new Type-C connectors by extension, supports power scalability up to 100 watts, allowing for one cable that can charge at the lower-end smartphone level or higher-end desktop level. Imagine having the same charger for your computer, tablet, camera, and smartphone.
>> The designers of the Type-C design have also made it so that a user will hear a small click noise when inserting the plug into a port. This is a feature many of us probably don’t think that we need in a USB port, but it actually does a lot for reassuring the user that the cable has been plugged in properly.
>> And best of all, Type-C plugs are reversible. No more flipping around your USB plug trying to get it to fit properly. Whichever way you plug it in, it will work.
Top speed Max power output Power direction Cable configuration
USB 1.1 12Mbps 2.5V, 500mA Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 2.0 480Mbps 2.5V, 1.8A Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 3.0 5Gbps 5V, 1.8A Host to peripheral Type-A to Type-B
USB 3.1 10Gbps 20V, 5A Bi-directional Type-C both ends, reversible plug orientation 2015
>> The current specification for Type-C plug is slightly wider and thicker than the current 2.0 Type-B micro plugs — the average micro-USB used in smartphones. While this could be a problem for smartphones that keep getting thinner and thinner, it is refreshing to see one plug type that can go into any device without worrying about its type or size.
>> Because Type-C is being built on the newest generation of USB 3.1, you can expect to see data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. That’s twice USB 3.0’s 5Gbps, and much more than the more common USB 2.0’s 480Mbps. It’s even got enough speed to power the video and audio of a 4K Ultra HD display.
>> In terms of charging, we could see one cable to charge everything. Currently, only low-energy devices can be powered by micro-USB like smartphones, some tablets, and even one Chromebook. Other things, like laptops and monitors, need to be powered by proprietary chargers because of their higher power consumption, which is quite inconvenient.
>> Most smartphone chargers handle 5 volts at 2 amps, while computers need 20 volts at 5 amps. USB 3.1, and the new Type-C connectors by extension, supports power scalability up to 100 watts, allowing for one cable that can charge at the lower-end smartphone level or higher-end desktop level. Imagine having the same charger for your computer, tablet, camera, and smartphone.
>> The designers of the Type-C design have also made it so that a user will hear a small click noise when inserting the plug into a port. This is a feature many of us probably don’t think that we need in a USB port, but it actually does a lot for reassuring the user that the cable has been plugged in properly.
>> And best of all, Type-C plugs are reversible. No more flipping around your USB plug trying to get it to fit properly. Whichever way you plug it in, it will work.
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>> The latest developer beta for iOS 8.3 includes support for more languages with Siri, including Russian, Danish, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Thai, Swedish and English for India.
>> Apple's iOS8.3 is still in beta, so regular users won't yet be able to access the new language settings just yet. But it's a indication of new availability on next stable update.
>> Apple's iOS8.3 is still in beta, so regular users won't yet be able to access the new language settings just yet. But it's a indication of new availability on next stable update.
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>> A CAPTCHA is a short online typing test that is easy for humans to pass but difficult for robotic software programs. The purpose of a CAPTCHA is to discourage hackers and spammers from using auto-filling software programs at that web page.
>> CAPTCHAs are used to deter hackers from abusing online services.
What Does CAPTCHA Stand For?
>>CAPTCHA is an acronym from Carnegie Mellon University. It stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart". This is a rather obnoxious acronym, but the term has become the standard moniker for these simple human-or-robot tests.
How Do CAPTCHAs Work?
>> CAPTCHAs work by asking you to type a phrase that a robot would be hard-pressed to read. Commonly, these CAPTCHA phrases are also be .mp3 voice recordings. These pictures and recordings are very hard for conventional software programs to understand, and hence, robots are usually unable to type the phrase in response to the picture or recording.
>> CAPTCHAs are used to deter hackers from abusing online services.
What Does CAPTCHA Stand For?
>>CAPTCHA is an acronym from Carnegie Mellon University. It stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart". This is a rather obnoxious acronym, but the term has become the standard moniker for these simple human-or-robot tests.
How Do CAPTCHAs Work?
>> CAPTCHAs work by asking you to type a phrase that a robot would be hard-pressed to read. Commonly, these CAPTCHA phrases are also be .mp3 voice recordings. These pictures and recordings are very hard for conventional software programs to understand, and hence, robots are usually unable to type the phrase in response to the picture or recording.
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Function keys -- Does
>> F1 Pastes the last executed command (character by character)
>> F2 Pastes the last executed command (up to the entered character)
>> F3 Pastes the last executed command
>> F4 Deletes current prompt text up to the entered character
>> F5 Pastes recently executed commands (does not cycle)
>> F6 Pastes ^Z to the prompt
>> F7 Displays a selectable list of previously executed commands
>> F8 Pastes recently executed commands (cycles)
>> F9 Asks for the number of the command from the F7 list to paste
>> F1 Pastes the last executed command (character by character)
>> F2 Pastes the last executed command (up to the entered character)
>> F3 Pastes the last executed command
>> F4 Deletes current prompt text up to the entered character
>> F5 Pastes recently executed commands (does not cycle)
>> F6 Pastes ^Z to the prompt
>> F7 Displays a selectable list of previously executed commands
>> F8 Pastes recently executed commands (cycles)
>> F9 Asks for the number of the command from the F7 list to paste
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YouTube has revealed plans for the release of a mobile application built for children - YouTube Kids
This free app tailored for Android-powered devices and "built from the ground up with little ones in mind" is set to hit the Google Play soon.
The application is designed as a simple-to-use stage for age-appropriate videos, channels and playlists skewed toward content that promotes literacy, according to YouTube.
It also boasts parental controls including a countdown clock to limit viewing time and the ability to disable online searches.
YouTube said it will continue to expand the library of videos available through the application.
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This free app tailored for Android-powered devices and "built from the ground up with little ones in mind" is set to hit the Google Play soon.
The application is designed as a simple-to-use stage for age-appropriate videos, channels and playlists skewed toward content that promotes literacy, according to YouTube.
It also boasts parental controls including a countdown clock to limit viewing time and the ability to disable online searches.
YouTube said it will continue to expand the library of videos available through the application.
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