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A Useful Quantum Computer Within 10 Years? DARPA, 2 Australian Startups & More Are Working On It
Andrew Dzurak, founder and CEO of Australian startup Diraq, holds one of the company’s projects. Image credit: Diraq DARPA has awarded two Australian startups, Diraq and Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), contracts for quantum computing research, the U.S. agency announced on April 4. Both Sydney-based companies will participate in the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) program, designed to assess other companies to…
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Researchers claim their protocol can create truly random numbers on a current quantum computer
She added, “over the years, there have been issues of poor random number generation that have hampered cryptographic implementations. There are also many reputable random number generation methods available. Using a quantum computer for random number generation is certainly an option, though there may be questions about cost or scalability.” Could be used on near-term quantum machines The authors of…
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Computer History Museum Releases Original AlexNet Code
Image: seventyfourimages/Envato Elements AlexNet, which was released in 2012, is widely credited with sparking the modern AI revolution, particularly in the field of computer vision. Last week, the Computer History Museum in collaboration with Google made the source code for AlexNet publicly available on GitHub; this move gives researchers, developers, and AI enthusiasts a chance to dive into the foundational…
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Windows 11 Might Passively Remind You Your Computer Sucks
Summary Windows 11 may soon have a new feature explaining hardware impact on performance. The FAQ will detail RAM and GPU memory, offer insight, and suggest improvements. Could potentially be similar to the Windows Experience Index but more informative and useful. Windows 11 was the first time in a while Microsoft increased the minimum requirements for its OS, but you…
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If You Are Still Using Windows 10, Your Computer Will Soon Be At Risk
Windows 11 has been around for a long time now, but plenty of people have stuck with Windows 10 instead. Microsoft has been offering continuous support for Windows 10 over the years, but that will soon end. If you don’t upgrade to 11 before support ends, your computer might be at risk. Why Microsoft Ending Support for Windows 10 Matters…
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7 Tips to Make Your Windows Computer Boot Faster
Waiting for your computer to boot up can be annoying, especially when you’re in a rush. Common reasons for this slowdown include too many startup programs and services, improper boot order, and more. Here are some steps you can take to make your PC ready for use as soon as you turn it on. 1 Turn On Fast Startup Fast…
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How to clear a computer before selling: Protect your personal data
Thinking about selling your old computer? Before you hand it over to its new owner, you need to ensure all your personal data is completely erased. Simply deleting files or formatting the hard drive isn’t enough to protect your sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to thoroughly wipe clean…
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5 Problems on Your Computer That Might be Caused by Malware
Malware is the scary boogeyman of computers, supposedly capable of destroying everything you know and love. But what does it actually look like? How can you tell when your computer is infected? If your computer has any of the following problems, that could be a dead giveaway. 1 Your Browser is Forcefully Redirected Without Warning Forceful redirects are a huge…
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How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer
Wi-Fi is becoming more common in desktop computers, but not all desktop PCs have it. Add Wi-Fi and you can connect to the Internet wirelessly and host Wi-Fi hotspots for your other devices. This is a simple, inexpensive process. Buy the right little adapter and you can even take it with you, quickly adding Wi-Fi to any desktop you come…
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12 Steps to Address Australia’s Skills Shortage, Australian Computer Society Reports
As Australia faces severe ongoing challenges in meeting its IT skills and capabilities needs, the Australian Computer Society recently published its Digital Pulse 2024 report in collaboration with Deloitte. This report is a major research project that will analyse the full scope of the technology environment across the nation. Australia needs 312,000 additional tech workers by 2030 to meet demand,…
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