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Hands-on review: Beelink BT7 Mini PC

By Desire Athow If there’s something peculiar about the Beelink BT7, it’s not the device itself but the box it comes in. You see, the container is highly reminiscent of the box which the Intel NUC (next unit of computing) mini PCs nestle inside. We would go as far to say that the box is…

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AMD Fixes RX 480 Power Draw Issue As Promised With 16.7.1 Driver

As promised, AMD has released its software solution for the RX 480’s power draw issues uncovered just last week. Driver update 16.7.1 delivers the fixes as intended, alongside a few performance tweaks that provide overall smoother gameplay. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Microsoft Creates Largest DNA Storage Trove To Date: OK Go Video, 100 Books Successfully Stored To DNA

Microsoft managed to embed more than 100 books and an OK Go Video on a strain of DNA, setting the ground for future storage revolution. This marks a new record for DNA storage, heralding an exciting new era. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Hands-on review: Canon Pixma MG2450

By Desire Athow The past few months have seen the emergence of the first all-in-one printer that costs under £20 (around $26, AU$34) delivered. That’s quite a feat given how expensive couriering and mailing are. The Canon Pixma MG2450, which is already more than 24 months old, usually costs around £25 but a voucher from…

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Hands-on review: Canon Pixma MG2450

By Desire Athow The past few months have seen the emergence of the first all-in-one printer that costs under £20 (around $26, AU$34) delivered. That’s quite a feat given how expensive couriering and mailing are. The Canon Pixma MG2450, which is already more than 24 months old, usually costs around £25 but a voucher from…

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Review: Acer Chromebook 14

By Nick Mediati Introduction and design Say what you will about Chromebooks, but they don’t have a reputation for being particularly high-end machines. Sure, you’ll find premium Chromebooks, like Google’s Chromebook Pixel. But, generally speaking, they’re seen as budget machines, both in price and in terms of fit-and-finish. With the $299 (about £206, AU$401) Acer…

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Review: Acer Chromebook 14

By Nick Mediati Introduction and design Say what you will about Chromebooks, but they don’t have a reputation for being particularly high-end machines. Sure, you’ll find premium Chromebooks, like Google’s Chromebook Pixel. But, generally speaking, they’re seen as budget machines, both in price and in terms of fit-and-finish. With the $299 (about £206, AU$401) Acer…

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Feds Issue Alert That Symantec, Norton Antivirus Products Could Let Hackers Hijack Computers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert, warning of Symantec and Norton security risks. Severe vulnerabilities could allow hackers to take control of a computer or network, so it’s paramount to get the latest security patches immediately. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Man Builds Huge Megaprocessor For ‘Tetris,’ And It’s Awesome [Video]

A software engineer has built an enormous computer system, which he refers to as Megaprocessor. Rightfully so, as the complete system spans an entire room and is fully functional, capable of running games like ‘Tetris’ and ‘Tic-Tac-Toe.’ …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Macbook Pro 2016 May Replace Macbook Air For Good

The MacBook Air remains well loved for its reliability and consumer-friendly pricing. But major changes seem to herald the MacBook Pro 2016 as the new flagship model the world is eagerly waiting for. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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AMD To Fix RX 480 Power Draw Issue Via Upcoming Patch

Fair warning: abandon ship! AMD RX 480 might be killing your motherboards. Issues arose after the consumer-friendly GPU’s launch just last week, though the company is reportedly working on a patch to avoid further motherboard deaths. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: Gigabyte P35W v5

By Mike Jennings Introduction and design Gigabyte’s P35W v5 gaming laptop costs a reasonable $1,877 (about £1,300, or AU$2,599), but the firm has packed an awful lot in: high-end Nvidia and Intel hardware, an M.2 SSD drive and a 4K display so that you can chew through all of the dazzling titles on our best…

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Review: Gigabyte P35W v5

By Mike Jennings Introduction and design Gigabyte’s P35W v5 gaming laptop costs a reasonable $1,877 (about £1,300, or AU$2,599), but the firm has packed an awful lot in: high-end Nvidia and Intel hardware, an M.2 SSD drive and a 4K display so that you can chew through all of the dazzling titles on our best…

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Review: Download review: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter review

By Mark Wilson There are many YouTube downloaders, but It’s important to note that you should only download videos when you have the copyright owner’s permission to do so. YouTube’s terms of service explicitly prohibit unauthorized downloading. User experience Free YouTube to MP3 Converter is wonderfully simple to use. There’s really very little opportunity to…

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Review: Download review: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter review

By Mark Wilson There are many YouTube downloaders, but It’s important to note that you should only download videos when you have the copyright owner’s permission to do so. YouTube’s terms of service explicitly prohibit unauthorized downloading. User experience Free YouTube to MP3 Converter is wonderfully simple to use. There’s really very little opportunity to…

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