Re-using old computers as servers around the home or office is a common and practical solution to the increasing need for always-on machines like HTPCs (Home Theater...
Chinese physicists achieve quantum teleportation over 60 miles
Hold onto your seats: Chinese physicists are reporting that they’ve successfully teleported photonic qubits (quantum bits) over a distance of 97 kilometers (60mi). This means that quantum...
How to watch hacking, and cyberwarfare between the USA and China, in real time
You’ve no doubt heard countless stories about how the internet is rife with hackers and ruled by malware-peddling malcontents. You’ve probably read dozens of paragraphs on how the next great...
Hacker hijacks thousands of Synology storage devices, forces them to mine 500 million Dogecoins
If you have a device that connects to the internet on a regular basis, patch it. That’s the big-picture takeaway from today’s news of a hacker who...
What should you do with old servers and outdated data center equipment?
For problems encountered when renovating data center facilities to choosing between reducing, reusing or recycling assets, SearchDataCenter offers guidance on the process. We've gathered several helpful tips...
How Does Mining Affect the Environment
Many people are asking how does mining affect the environment. It is a great question and the answer is not as clean and clear, as one would...