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Q: What is Dolby Atmos? A: American engineer and inventor, Ray Dolby developed Dolby Laboratories and the Noise Reduction system in 1965. In the 1970s Dolby Stereo was invented which created surround sound by using four speakers. Dolby Laboratories released Dolby Digital in 1992 which utilized six channels instead of the four used in Dolby Stereo. This is often referred to as 5.1 surround sound. The “5” indicates the number of standard speakers which includes a center, left, and right for the...
Q: What is Artificial Intelligence? A: Artificial Intelligence, or AI is a hot topic in the news recently. In fact, last week’s Tech Question column was written by a powerful new AI platform called ChatGPT which stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer. Before anyone goes bananas and hides in their bunker from the robot uprising, that sort of thing is not happening…yet. AI has been around for a while, in fact the first presentation of AI was given at a conference in 1956, so it is not...
QUESTION: Do I really need to eject the USB Drive? ANSWER: USB drives are a popular tool used to transfer files between computers, and they have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, many people make the mistake of removing the USB drive without properly ejecting it from the computer. This may seem like a small issue, but it can have serious consequences. When you plug in a USB drive, the computer assigns it a letter and begins to communicate with it. During this communication, t...
Q: Can I turn on my coffee pot with my computer or smartphone? A: Yes! Welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT)! Many devices are being made “Internet Enabled.” Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and even coffee makers now have computers in them that can connect to the internet. These smart devices are connected to apps on your phone, or through a website, you can log onto with your computer. These apps and websites are created by the appliance manufacturer and give you many options to monitor and...
QUESTION: What part of my computer is most at risk to viruses? ANSWER: There are many ways viruses can infect your computer system. Being connected to the internet is amazing, however, it comes with risks. For information to flow, digital doors must be opened, but that presents opportunities for criminals to come through those doors. Cybersecurity companies constantly work on keeping criminals out, while allowing good information to flow in. However, the most vulnerable link in the entire chain...
QUESTION: Do I really need to change my passwords so often? ANSWER: The short answer is yes, but there are several things to consider. Online security and vulnerability does not have a yes or no answer, it is a question of how much security you want or need on a long scale of vulnerability. Your password is like the key to a door. How well you protect that key will depend on the value of the contents behind that door. Something valuable like access to your bank, confidential business...
Q: My laptop fell...broke...got run over, etc. Can I get my information from it? A: The short answer is, in many cases, yes. All computers, including laptops, are made of several individual components. The hard drive is the component that stores all your information and is hidden inside the shell of the laptop computer. Standard hard drives are built robustly to keep the sensitive parts protected from impacts. Even if the rest of the laptop is destroyed, if the hard drive survived, it can be...
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Whitehall elementary 4th grade spent the day cross-country skiing at Homestake Lodge. After getting their skis and some instruction, they hit the trails for some outdoor fun. Skiing wrapped up with students challenging teachers, chaperones, and each other to race the obstacle course. The day ended with hot chocolate and tired kids....
