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why does Internet Explorer get made fun of so much? What exactly makes other browsers so much better?
Contrary to what /u/Boringbear claims, the current version of Internet Explorer is on par with other browsers. When Internet Explorer first came onto the scene, it was by far the best browser. Because
Why can digital cameras shoot video in, say, 60fps, but can’t take 60 pictures in one second? What’s makes video different?
The way a photo file is compressed is different than a way a video is compressed. Please note that there are many expensive cameras that shoot videos as a "series" of individual photos. These are ofte
Why are the atmospheres in Doha/Dubai always hazy and no clouds?
It's all about dryness. Clouds are caused by moisture, which this area usually lacks. The haze is caused by particles of dust in the air: the ground is so dry, bits of sand and dry dirt are blown into
Why is binary code considered universal?
At their most basic, computers are just a means to manipulate massive collections of switches. Those switches have two positions, on and off (1 and 0; true or false; you get the idea). Everything in c
Why don’t web browsers offer a “reader” option like safari does in Apple iOS?
Because, weirdly enough, other browsers are for people than know how to install extensions and don't rely on Apple to give it to them on silver platter.
Why the Dalai Lama was exiled?
The Dalai Lama left Tibet after that territory was incorporated into the People's Republic of China. The Dalai Lama is considered an enemy by the Chinese government because of the Lama's pursuit of a
Why do people spend so much money on Computer/gaming glasses? Couldn’t you just buy a pair of sunglasses? Like with a yellow/orange/gold glass? Please explain what the difference is… ty :-)
Iirc, computer glasses are built different to prevent glare and increase contrast, while also protecting your eyes from the Blue Light emitted from digital screen. They usually aren't darkened like su
Why are sites such as Netflix and Youtube able to stream high definition video on relatively slow internet, while other sites struggle to stream that same quality of video on even the best internet?
Compression is a wonderful thing. When you go to Netflix or YouTube, you aren't actually streaming 1080p or 720p. The feed you're getting is highly compressed, and your computer then renders and upsca
Why is Every Program not Multi-Platform when Programming Languages Are?
Think of a program as giving somebody directions to a restaurant in your city. Say, Chipotle. You tell them that if they're starting from your house, they go down the road, take a left, get on the hig
Why cant smart phones have both high resolution on both back and front camera?
It's mostly a factor of cost. Higher resolution cameras obviously cost a lot more to produce. A few years ago, most cell phones didn't even have a front-facing camera, the reason people had cameras on