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This Beloved Handgun Manufacturer Is a Favorite for Plinking

Jan 15, 2025 | msn.com | Liam Frady
This Electronic Weapon Is Pivotal On the Battlefields of Tomorrow

Jan 13, 2025 | msn.com | Liam Frady
Is This Pocket Pistol The Most Popular Gun in America?

Jan 13, 2025 | msn.com | Liam Frady
The Worst Hacking Incidents in History

Dec 20, 2024 | history-computer.com | Liam Frady

Word about Salt Typhoon is making the news right now. As a former cybersecurity professional, it is incredible to see what is an unprecedented hack taking place, compromising every telecom provider in the United States. However, this isn’t the first time it has happened, as we’ll see through today’s worst hacking incidents in history. One of the worst hacking incidents to take place wasn’t truly a hack.
Why Didn't These Failed Operating Systems Catch On?

Dec 18, 2024 | history-computer.com | Liam Frady

Typically, when you’re thinking about operating systems in the modern day, you’ve got three to consider. Linux, Windows, and MacOS are the main driving forces behind much of desktop and laptop computer hardware these days. However, this wasn’t always the case as you’ll see with the failed operating systems we’re looking at today. Before Linux and MacOS, there was Unix. Now, Unix still exists in the modern era, right alongside its successors.
Why Did These Failed Smartphones Miss the Mark?

Dec 12, 2024 | history-computer.com | Liam Frady

Smartphones are ubiquitous these days, everyone and their cousin have one. However, in the early years of the tech’s introduction to the masses, there were many who took a swing at Apple’s newly released iPhone. Today, we’re looking at a few of the bigger duds to hit the market, as well as why they failed to leave a lasting impression. Handheld gaming was a big deal in the early to mid-2000s. Both Sony and Nintendo were vying for top supremacy.
A Lookback at the First iPod

Dec 11, 2024 | history-computer.com | Liam Frady

Apple’s first iPod is celebrating its 23rd birthday, and I thought it was high time to take a closer look at a piece of tech that served as a sign of things to come. There is quite a bit of internal politicking and history that led up to Apple releasing its first truly successful non-computer device. So, rather than waffle about, let’s dive right into the history of this intriguing device.
These New US Navy Ships Are a Cut Above the Rest

Dec 10, 2024 | msn.com | Liam Frady
What Does Every Rank in the US Navy Make?

Dec 9, 2024 | msn.com | Liam Frady

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A Brief History of CGI in Film

Dec 6, 2024 | history-computer.com | Liam Frady

Do you remember the first time you saw a truly breathtaking effect in film? For me, it was seeing the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. I remember as a kid there was a big deal made about the fact that Steven Spielberg and his production crew were using CGI effects. While many of the dinosaurs in that film were practical effects, that was just the start of the CGI dominance we’re seeing in films today. However, where did it all start? Let’s get to the bottom of that question.