PNY unveils XLR8 Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti graphics cards

If you are a PC gamer, you have reason to be very excited today. You see, following many leaks and rumors, NVIDIA has finally officially unveiled the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti graphics cards. These GPUs will be both expensive and undoubtedly very difficult to get due to extreme demand. Popular company PNY is launching new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti GPUs under its "XLR8 Gaming" branding. Both card types can be had in two body designs. Called "REVEL" and "UPRISING," each body style comes with three cooling fans for optimal cooling. The RTX 3070 Ti… [Continue Reading]

Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 20.2 named 'Uma'

There are so many great Linux-based desktop operating systems nowadays. Actually, there are arguably too many Linux distros, but I digress. For instance, if you are an experienced Linux user, you can opt for something like Debian or Fedora, while novices are better probably served by Ubuntu or Linux Lite. One of the best operating systems for beginners and Windows-switchers, however, is Linux Mint. This is a no-nonsense Ubuntu-based Linux distro that looks good, is very stable, and ultimately "just works" for many users. All versions of the operating system are named after women, and today, we learn what the upcoming Linux Mint 20.2 will be called. In… [Continue Reading]

What does Apple's enterprise growth mean for IT administrators? [Q&A]

The use of Apple devices in the enterprise has grown exponentially over the past year. In fact, a recent report from IDC showed that macOS was the operating system of choice for 23 percent of computers at US companies with 1,000 employees or more in 2020, up from 17 percent in 2019. As businesses continue to adopt Apple devices at work, Mosyle CEO Alcyr Araujo, wants to highlight how to seamlessly deploy, manage, maintain and protect these devices at scale. He believes simple, intuitive and automated mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint security are the key to solving new endpoint… [Continue Reading]

IRC Drama: Fedora and Ubuntu Linux move to Libera Chat following Freenode takeover

Who knew that IRC (Internet Relay Chat) would be making big news in 2021? Look, I spent a good part of my childhood chatting on IRC, but I haven't seriously used it in well over a decade. Well, folks, people are talking about IRC again, but sadly, it is because of drama. You see, Freenode IRC was purchased recently, and the implications have the open source community in a tizzy. What do people do when they are upset about a change? They wisely jump ship when possible. Yes, many people are running from Freenode as fast as they can. Two… [Continue Reading]

What is your backup solution now?

For a while backup solutions were a dominant topic in the tech sphere. That was in the days when external drive sizes were growing rapidly and the cloud was becoming a thing. It seems the services have now become established and the frail weeded out. Most storage drives today are larger than most people need.  If you’ve been around a while, as I have, you’ll remember when ZIP Drives -- like oversize floppy drives -- were the hot new backup product. Like all the "latest things", people invested a lot of money in that solution but it was short-lived.  This was followed by a bit of a… [Continue Reading]

Best Windows 10 apps this week

Four-hundred-forty in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. The latest builds of the upcoming next feature update for Windows 10 come without Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below or notify me via email. Discounts this week The following list is a selection of the best deals. Make sure you check out the Store… [Continue Reading]

Why ransomware is on the rise and how organizations can protect themselves [Q&A]

Many high profile attacks in recent months have involved ransomware, notably the Colonial Pipeline attack. Worryingly some businesses seem willing to pay the ransoms too. But why are these attacks on the rise and what can businesses do to protect themselves against them? We spoke to Clumio CEO, Poojan Kumar to find out. BN: What are some of the reasons behind the rising number of cyber security attacks -- across all industries -- and what makes ransomware attacks extra malevolent? PK: One of the main reasons behind the rising number of cyber security attacks is organizations not having a strong… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases the Linux-style Windows Package Manager v1.0 (Winget) as a Store alternative

After months of testing and preview builds, Microsoft has finally released Windows Package Manager 1.0. Also known as Winget, the utility serves as an alternative to the Microsoft Store, giving Windows 10 users a Linux-style package manager for finding, downloading and installing apps from software repositories. See also: Microsoft releases Windows Terminal 1.9 preview with new quake mode and more Microsoft releases preview version of KB5003212 update for Windows 10 Microsoft is finally ready to kill off Internet Explorer once and for all... for most people The final build of Windows Package Manager has been a long-time coming -- it's… [Continue Reading]

Acer launches 17-inch Chromebook

Chromebooks have been taking the world by storm lately, and it isn't hard to see why. As more and more people do their computing almost exclusively on the web, it makes no sense to spend big money on a Windows 10 laptop you don't really need. Don't get me wrong, Windows definitely still has a place, and Microsoft's operating system is currently more useful than Chrome OS, but it is just overkill for many. Chromebooks are simple, safe, and getting better all the time. Google is giving the people what they want. Acer has long been a Chromebook proponent, which… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows Terminal 1.9 preview with new quake mode and more

This week is Windows Terminal's second birthday, and to celebrate Microsoft has released a new update that introduces a number of key changes and additions. One of the biggest changes in Windows Terminal Preview 1.9 is the ability to set it as your default terminal emulator, but there are also changes to Settings -- which has an actual interface now rather than requiring JSON editing. On top of this, there is a new quake mode for easy Terminal access. See also: Microsoft releases preview version of KB5003212 update for Windows 10 Microsoft is finally ready to kill off Internet Explorer… [Continue Reading]

Raise your gin and tonic, Amazon buys MGM

Not much time goes past these days without media news, and the movie industry is in a constant state of change at this time. Is that a good thing? It depends what you’re looking for.  Today if that happens to be Bond, James Bond, then you’ll want think about signing up to Amazon Prime in the future -- if you haven't already -- as that’s where 007 will be moving to, along with Elle Woods and Rocky Balboa, and a plethora of other MGM properties. The retailer paid $8.45 billion for Metro Goldwyn Mayer and its considerable catalog of over 4,000 classics which includes 12… [Continue Reading]

Western Digital unveils affordable WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe PCIe Gen4 gaming SSD

The transition to PCIe 4.0 is in full effect, with more and more computers and motherboards having the new standard. Whether consumers truly need the benefits of PCIe 4.0 today is debatable, but it is still cool regardless. After all, it is important to continually push boundaries. One of the best aspects of PCIe 4.0 is faster solid state drives, of course. For instance, today, Western Digital unveils its latest NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. Called "WD_BLACK SN750 SE," it is designed for both gamers and PC enthusiasts. ALSO READ: BIOSTAR launches Gaming X RGB DDR4 RAM "The WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD lets enthusiast… [Continue Reading]

Putting data in context with knowledge graphs

Knowledge graphs aren’t new, but they’re the latest and greatest trend as people and companies realize just how versatile they are. Whether your e-commerce business needs to offer your customers better product recommendations and targeted coupons or your payment processor needs to provide fraud detection on a massive, real-time dataset, a knowledge graph can be fundamental to your success. Learn more about how knowledge graphs are already shaping your life and how they can transform your business. What Is a Knowledge Graph and How Is It Used? A knowledge graph organizes data across entities and their relationships to each other.… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21390 with new Fluent icons

It’s a big week for Microsoft this week as the software giant’s developer conference, Build, is currently underway. That’s not the only 'build' to interest Microsoft watchers however, as -- with it being Wednesday -- there’s a new Windows 10 build available to Insiders in the Dev Channel. SEE ALSO: Microsoft Edge will soon be the best performing browser on Windows 10 -- according to Microsoft There’s nothing too major to get excited about here, although new Fluent icons have been added to Task Manager and MSI installers. Users can now also set Windows Terminal Preview as the default terminal.… [Continue Reading]

Cybershoes for Oculus Quest now available to buy on Amazon

If you suffer from motion sickness in VR games, or you just want to feel more like you’re "there", then Cybershoes offers a possible solution. They are smart overshoes that you use to walk or run through virtual games, and are compatible with most of the popular VR headsets, including the Quest 2. You can read my review of them here. If you’ve been tempted to buy them but haven't yet got around to it, the good news is they are now being sold on Amazon in the US. SEE ALSO: Can Cybershoes cure my motion sickness on Oculus Quest… [Continue Reading]

Technological advancements in waste management

As we know technology is rapidly evolving and has been for the last few years however, for the waste management sector there has a slow up take on technology, and it uses within the industry. Going off leading figures, it is all set to change as various technologies, apps and methods are being introduced to the waste management world. From science to smartphones, food waste to recycling, join us as we take a look through the latest technologies that are supporting the waste management’s progress. Automated Waste Collection First we start with a potential solution to waste management, pollution, and… [Continue Reading]

Foxit PDF Reader 11 unveils major facelift and new 3D tools to accompany minor name change

Foxit Software has taken the opportunity to rebrand its popular PDF viewing and editing products with its latest major release. Foxit Reader is now Foxit PDF Reader 11.0, while PDF-editing tool Foxit PhantomPDF is reclassified Foxit PDF Editor 11.0. Both newly renamed tools unveil revamped user interfaces with the promise of being leaner, simpler, and more intuitive to use. They both also gain support for more 3D functions and digital signature enhancements. Aside from simplifying the product names, both Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor gain the same redesigned user interface: a minimalist-looking ribbon with pared-back icons and panels,… [Continue Reading]