Month: November 2022

Surface Laptop 5 review (13-inch): A beautiful design that’s almost run its course

The old adage goes that if something ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Now while that’s often sage advice, obviously there’s a limit to how long you can keep something going — especially a gadget — before it starts to lag behind. And with the Surface Laptop 5, it feels like…

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Microsoft thinks China could be stockpiling cybercrime threats

Audio player loading… China is hoarding a host on undisclosed security vulnerabilities to later use against its adversaries in the West, Microsoft has claimed.  In a recent report, the company noted that China has recently changed its laws to allow the government to keep newly discovered flaws away from the…

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The best earbuds, headphones and speakers to give as holiday gifts in 2022

The holidays are a good time to upgrade an audio setup, whether it’s for yourself or for someone on your shopping list. We’ve compiled a group of the best audio gear that ranges from noise-canceling headphones to true wireless earbuds and speakers. There are also a range of prices for…

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Fortnite’s new trophy was made by Swarovski

Throughout the trophy development phase, Swarovski created its photorealistic renderings using Unreal Engine, allowing for quick and comprehensive evaluation of the design. Working from Swarovski’s manufacturing headquarters in Wattens, Austria, the team used multiple innovations, including laser plotting, fine grinding, and polishing, to ensure a flawless result. Source

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The UK government is scanning all of the country’s internet connections

Audio player loading… The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has confirmed it is scanning all of the nation’s internet-connected servers for any possible vulnerabilities in order to assess where the country lies in terms of its cybersecurity credentials. The NCSC is using a cloud-based system to run the scanning…

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Most businesses admit they would pay up to get rid of ransomware

Audio player loading… The vast majority of companies hit by a ransomware (opens in new tab) attack say they would pay the demand simply to be able to get back to work as soon as possible.  A report by Rubrik Zero Labs surveying more than 1,600 professionals, including CISOs, CIOs,…

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