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Technological advancement is bringing various changes in the life of modern individuals.  The world has advanced and it is now even possible to retrieve the data, which no longer exists.  In order to keep pace with fast-changing era of modernization and information technology, it is important to understand the differences between data recovery and digital forensics.  The five differences between data recovery and digital forensics are as follows: Despite the fact that both data recovery and computer forensics deal with information recovery and displaying it in a presentable form, different tools, specializations, and working environment are required to deal with the relevant data. 

Data recovery is required when a computer breaks down and the information is retrieved from either hardware or software whereas computer forensics is necessary for criminal investigation where a forensic examiner search for information and this information could exist presently or deleted previously. 

Usually, data recovery deals with one specific disk drive, however, under computer forensics a forensic examiner search for keywords, which can hit two disk drives. 

Digital forensics would be upon request due to law enforcement whereas data recovery would be upon request by the owner of the computer. 

In simple terms, data recovery can fall under computer forensics as well, however; digital forensics requires broader investigation mainly because a possible criminal is involved and the case requires a thorough research to come up with proof.  The forensic examiner is even called in court to testify while the programmer who would be dealing with data recovery is answerable to the owner of computer only. 

Final Words

Data recovery is possible for any individual who wants to acquire information, which they accidentally lost while working on their computer or the computer physically breaks.  Digital forensics is for finding information about the possible criminal or for law enforcement. 

iPhone X is the latest model to be released and it is very different from its predecessors.  It is the first to do away with the home button and has an OLED screen.  But, like any smartphone, it has several technical issues which include the following:

Face ID not working properly

Most users tend to unlock their smartphones with their faces but it has not been working perfectly for everyone lately especially after a software update.  There have been numerous complaints from users on iMore forum and MacRumors forum.  If you are experiencing this problem, make sure your environment is well lit and avoid wearing shades.  Alternatively, you can turn the face ID off although it will make your device less secure. 

Unresponsive screen

There have also been complaints that the screen is failing to turn back on, fail to turn off or freezing intermittently.  There are several reasons which can cause this but you need to force a restart, restore your factory settings after you’ve backed your data or take your device to an Apple store or an authorized repair shop. 

Screen burn-in

This was reported soon after the release.  Burn-in occurs when a static image is left on the screen for a long period of time and eventually get burned into the display permanently.  To avoid having this problem, Apple recommends that you reduce your screen brightness through the control center.  Alternatively, you can turn the auto-lock on to make sure that the screen is turned off when you are not using your phone. 

Green line appearing on the screen

Some users have been seeing a green line either on the left or right side of the screen.  This is common after using the device for a period of time and not immediately after turning the device on.  Currently, Apple is aware of the problem and is replacing affected devices.  In addition, the company is gathering data from affected devices to solve this problem permanently and avoid having it in future. 

Crackling speakers at high volume

The same problems have been reported from previous models e.g. the iPhone 8 and it was mainly attributed to software issues.  It is not clear whether it is a software or a hardware issue in iPhone X although Apple is looking at it.  If you are experiencing this problem, avoid using high volume and use your ear pods whenever you are listening to music or watching videos. 

If you are thinking of buying a laptop in 2018, there is plenty to choose from.  We have reviewed the recent models of laptops from the best brands to help you choose the best laptops.  Here are the top 5 highest rated laptops of 2018:

Huawei MateBook X Pro

This laptop is the best money can buy with a great design, a stunning screen and a long battery life.  Some of its specifications are 8 – 16 GB RAM, 8th generation Intel core i5 – i7, 512 GB SSD storage, Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a 13.9-inch screen. 

Dell XPS 13

This model is slimmer, more powerful and has a beautiful Rose Gold on Alpine white colour option.  8th generation Intel core i5 – i7, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 13.3-inch FHD screen and a storage of 256 GB – 1TB SSD are some of its specifications. 

Lenovo Yoga Book

Like all Yoga devices, the screen of Lenovo Yoga Book can fold flat to enable you to use the device as a tablet or a laptop.  To make the device more versatile, you can choose the device with Windows 10 or Android 6.0 operating systems.  Your choice will mainly be dependent on how you intend to use the device.  Some of its properties include 4GB RAM, 64 GB SSD storage with an additional 128 GB microSD storage, Intel Atom graphics and a 10.1-inch screen with full HD IPS touchscreen. 

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

This is the best pro book ever with a Touch Bar as an added advantage.  Touch Bar is a thin OLED display found at the top of the keyboard and it can be used for a number of things.  First, it can be used in auto-suggesting words as you type and secondly, it can offer Touch ID to enable you to log in using your fingerprint.  This MacBook has RAM ranging from 8 – 16 GB, 256 GB to 1 TB storage, 13.3-inch screen and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 – 650. 

MSI GS65 Stealth

This is one of the best gaming laptops in 2018 thanks to its excellent features which include the 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H CPU as well as Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU.  It has a good design enabling users to use it as a gaming laptop or study laptop/work without raising eyebrows. 

Conclusively, if you are looking for a top-notch laptop with great features you can find it with ease.  All you have to do is do a thorough research considering what you are looking for and your estimated budget. 

If you are considering buying a new smartphone today, there is a high chance that you will either choose Apple’s IOS or Google’s Android mobile operating systems because they are dominant.  However, Microsoft has started manufacturing Windows Phone while Blackberry is also making android devices too.  There are numerous factors you need to consider to determine the android system to choose between IOS and Android systems.  Some of the factors include:

Affordability
The first thing you need to consider is your budget.  Apple has been offering good prices but the iPhone X took things to another new level because its starting price was $1,000.  Other models such as iPhone 8 plus and iPhone 8 start from $800 and $700 respectively.  On the other hand, Android is affordable for most people because there are numerous low-cost handsets from different manufacturers.  In addition, most Android apps are free, unlike iPhone apps which you have to buy from their store.  This makes android an outright winner in this category. 

Apps
Google play apps have about 3.5 million apps while iOS have about 2.2 million apps.  Considering the number of apps is not the best approach because most people use only a handful of these apps and the most popular ones are on both platforms.  However, IOS leads the way here because the best mobile apps first land on IOS before they are available on Android play store.  In normal circumstances, quality will always beat quantity. 

App store
With millions of apps, it is quite difficult to organize them perfectly.  But, the Apple store has managed to redesign their store to provide a better browsing experience, especially with curated recommendations.  Nevertheless, is easier to search, queue and install apps from the web Brower using your PC or your laptop.  Apple store has a better usability than Android store because it is stricter and blocks certain types of apps.  By considering usability and curated content, Apple app store offers the best service. 

Battery life and charging
Battery life and charging play an important role when it comes to choosing a smartphone.  Although IOS system is able to squeeze the most out of your battery per mAh rating, Android smartphones can have a bigger battery that can last longer than that of an iPhone.  The two operating systems offer power saving modes and battery percentage.  When it comes to charging, both devices offer fast charging and wireless charging too.  But, Android has an advantage because the chargers are included in the box while on iPhone you will have to buy the fast charging adapter separately. 

Updates
Apple operating system offers consistent and timely updates as well as security patches.  Therefore, almost 90% of IOS devices are running on the latest version.  In contrast, only a few Android devices (less than 1%) are running on the latest operating system.  This gives IOS an upper hand because they have timely and consistent updates. 

Ideally, what is best for you when it comes to choosing a smartphone is mainly determined by your preference and taste.  If you can be able to afford an IOS, it has more benefits than android devices although there are android systems which have similar features just like an IOS. 

The game called “Fortnite” has taken sandbox survival gaming to a whole new level.  Developed by Epic Games as well as People Can Fly, this game is set in a hostile, difficult, open-world environment where players pursue many different objectives as they navigate through a myriad of challenges. 

They start with minimal resources and are expected to gather more as they continue playing.  Although other sandbox survival games entail nothing less than this, Fortnite arguably stands out from the crowd. 

An Immersive Story Line with Exciting Missions

Fortnite offers a truly immersive storyline with a myriad of thrilling missions to accomplish.  As said earlier, players begin with minimal weapons and other resources, which they are expected to use wisely to stay alive and continue playing. 

An exciting aspect of this game that makes it deeply immersive is the fact that you have to figure out (on your own) the right strategy to defeat the obstacles and accomplish your missions.  Other games will provide clues, giving hints of what to do to fulfill a mission.  This makes them pretty standard and not so challenging. 

Your initial objective in Fortnight is to build forts as well as other structures for shelter and protection from your enemies.  Besides forts, you will be required to construct watchtowers and weaponized castles. 

Note that if you build these structures without the right strategy, they are going to get destroyed in an upcoming zombie attack.  Believe me, you do not want to construct poor structures.  What’s coming next is a deadly onslaught by creatures that know nothing but terror.  It is hard to survive without proper and fully weaponized shelters. 

You will love the fact that you can use booby traps and other things to further secure the forts.  Having your enemies get trapped so you can kill them one by one however you want adds to the excitement of playing this game.  You can decide to shoot them with a gun or an arrow, beat them up with your hands or strangle them to death. 

Final Thoughts

An immersive storyline with a challenging yet thrilling mission is what sets Fortnite apart from other similar games.  The fact that you are required to figure out, by yourself, the right strategy to destroy your enemies takes sandbox survival gaming to another level so to speak.