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How Much of A Threat Are North Korean Hackers?

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North Korea is not exactly the nation to be viewed as technologically advanced. They have been so focused on their military efforts that they have not exactly been focusing on other aspects that could improve the state of living in North Korea. But even with their technological efforts, they are still thinking of how this could improve their military forces. Recently, it has been reported that North Korea has been having advancements with their technological skills. So where did they get the advancements and how did they learn to cope so fast and even surpass the skills possessed by the other nations that are technologically advanced? Apparently, North Koreans are strongly inclined with numerical analysis and statistics programs, both of which are essential when it comes to computers and technology in general. [Read more…]

5 Ways To Geek Out About Money

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Money, or at least the idea of money, is central to oh so very many geek-centered games. Go ahead, start listing all of the games you play that deal with treasure, or rent, or the value of weaponry and armor.

And yes, within each game, you’ll quickly learn the ins and outs of how much everything is worth and how much time you’ll have to spend to get that value out. But why not take it a step further and broaden your concept and understanding of money as a whole? Consider the following as a general pathway.

Investing your money

Research Real Money

If you want to understand how geek money works, start with learning about real money. Learn about real gold and real silver. Learn how rubles translate to dollars, and how value changes with limited resources. You’ll be fascinated how many games represent reality quite well in this regard, and you can use that knowledge to deepen your experience inside the gaming community at large. Even just knowing the language will help you communicate your needs and desires. [Read more…]