Showing posts with label myth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label myth. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

The Myths About Your Password Safety

5 Password Myths You Should Stop Believing
1. A file, folder, computer, or account protected by a password is
safe.
Read the rest of the article and learn why that statement is no longer true.
2. Your passwords are secure as long as you only deal with reputable online businesses. Big online businesses that serve tens of millions of customers worldwide are expected to hold a treasure trove of personal information – the favorite diet of identity thieves. 


It's Not All About Megapixels!

Many, from experts to engineers agree that megapixel count has been promoted (by camera stores and camera companies) as a misleading marketing gimmick for years. My argument—and my test—maintains that 5 or 6 megapixels is plenty for enlargements up to, say, 16-by-24 inch posters.
There were still a few naysayers who don't believe the results. This one was typical: "Why do you insist in calling it a pixel myth? Other things being equal, 8 megapixels DOES give a higher quality than 5; you just can't see it."