Most people assume FM radio disappeared from smartphones years ago. It didn’t. It just went quiet. Manufacturers still install FM tuner chips inside a surprising number of budget and mid-range Android devices, but they rarely advertise the feature, and many carriers leave it locked in firmware. If you have ever wondered why your uncle’s old…
We explain what the Viceroyalty of New Spain was, how it was founded and its viceroys. In addition, its general characteristics, economy and culture. What was the Viceroyalty of New Spain? The Viceroyalty of New Spain was one of the four viceroyalty divisions in which the American colony of the Spanish Catholic Empire was organized , along with the…
Google Authenticator is a popular two-factor authentication application that provides an extra layer of security to online accounts by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). This technology makes it harder for hackers to access accounts even if they have the login credentials, as they would also need access to the user’s phone to generate the TOTP….
We explain what television is, how it originated and the classification of this device. In addition, its characteristics and types of transmissions. What is the television? By television we understand a remote emission and reception system of sound and images that appear to move and, at the same time, the specific device designed to receive and display…
We explain what hominids are, what their diet is like and their characteristics. In addition, current species and their conservation. What are hominids? Hominids , members of the Hominidae family, are known as a group of tailless primates , among which there are four genera. It includes 8 living species, such as humans , orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos. This term was formerly used…
We explain what software is, how it is developed and classified. Also, what are its general characteristics and maintenance. What is Software? Software is the logical support of a computer system . It is the intangible part of a computer. It differs from hardware , which is the material part. Software is a broad category that includes a wide variety of computer products ,…
With millions of users worldwide, Google Pay and Apple Pay are two of the most popular online payment systems. Money can be transferred from Google Pay to Apple Pay. These online payment methods are pretty practical since they allow users to pay for their purchases with just a few taps. However, there are some limits…
We explain what socialisms and capitalisms are and what their objectives are. Also, their general characteristics and differences. What is Socialism and Capitalism? Socialism and capitalism are two social, political and economic systems of antagonistic relationship in terms of the management of goods and the mechanisms of production in a society . Both terms are in common use in contemporary social and…
We explain what the Quaternary Period was, how it is divided and the climate it presents. Also, what are its characteristics, flora and fauna. What was the Quaternary period? On the geological time scale, the Quaternary period is the last time division of the Cenozoic Era (started 66 million years ago and continues to the present day). It began 2.59…
We explain what mathematics is, what its history is like and what this science is for. Also, what are its characteristics and classification. What is mathematics? When we speak of mathematics or mathematics, we refer to a set of formal languages that, starting from axioms and obeying logical reasoning, serve to pose and solve problems in a precise (unambiguous) way, within…