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What is an Accelerometer and how it Works

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  Ever wondered how your smartphone automatically switches from portrait to landscape as you tilt it, able to point out the direction in which your smartphone’s compass points? Ever questioned how the Health & Fitness apps of your smartphone are able to count the number of steps that you have taken while walking? Your smartphone is integrated with a tiny accelerometer sensor that can identify orientation/direction. Your smartphone uses this information to decide when to change the screen’s orientation from portrait to landscape or which direction your phone’s compass is pointing towards. Earlier, we published a post about  IR sensors and its working principle  which gained much acclamation among our readers. Table of Contents What is Acceleration? What is an accelerometer? How does an Accelerometer work? What are its applications? Guruface Academy’s Robotics Courses Before learning about accelerometers, we need to understand what acceleration is and what factors that ...

10 Reasons to Learn Manual Software Testing

 If you’re looking to get into the field of software testing, manual testing is a great choice to start. Manual testers can earn higher salaries than automated ones, have more job opportunities, and have more flexibility in terms of location and time management. In this article we’ll explore 10 reasons why learning manual software testing is worthwhile no matter what type of QA you’re interested in:  A myth and its fact about software manual testing unleashed. Guruface blog Table of Contents Testing is a necessary part of software development It helps to avoid regression Your career can last longer with testing skills You can start your career as a manual tester without any professional experience It can be a stepping stone to automated testing  Manual testers earn higher salaries than automated ones  There are more jobs for manual testers  Testing offers more flexibility in terms of location and time management  it’s easier to learn than automated  A ...

15 Proven Ways to Assure Computer Network Security

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  Computer networks are a critical part of any business. They’re the main way employees communicate with each other and share information, so it’s important to ensure they’re secure. If you have an IT team that is responsible for managing your company’s computer network security, this guide will help you implement some very effective security measures to protect against potential vulnerabilities in your system.  Table of content Computer networks play an important role in your company’s everyday operations. A well-secured network can prevent business failure and even lawsuits. There are many ways to assure computer network security, including a layered and holistic approach Limit user access to the network only to what is necessary for them to do their job. Ensure that data is encrypted. Secure all devices connected to the network. Hardware and software firewall protection and VPNs are reliable security options that should be implemented. Enable two-factor authentication when ...

Top 10 Arduino Features & Facts for Beginners

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  Arduino is a very popular open-source platform among people who are fond of DIY electronic projects. The possibilities and scope of this platform are mind-blowing. Arduino simply enables you to create electronic devices or facilities that do things we usually see only advanced or branded devices do. Table of Contents Introduction to the potential of Arduino Features ARDUINO SHEILDS RESET LIBRARIES ARDUINO CLOCK TRIGONOMETRY FUNCTIONS ANALOG IN BLUETOOTH I2C ARDUINO DUE RAM Learn Arduino with Guruface Academy Introduction to the potential of Arduino Features Arduino boards are loaded with infinite possibilities. Listing all of them is an impossible task as people are still exploring new possibilities and capabilities of this great technology platform each day.  Let’s learn about the top 10 Arduino features we have listed and the facts in this blog.   1. ARDUINO SHEILDS An Arduino board may perform more tasks when other devices are built to fit on top of it. They are refe...