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2018-09-27 17:20:50 How to keep yourself safe from ransomware with Synology
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Ransomware continues to be a problem for innocent PC owners. Protect yourself by backing up with a Synology NAS.

Recent years has seen a substantial increase in the number of ransomware attacks taking place. What's more is a large number of malware attacks continue to go unreported, according to a survey of IT professionals. How can one protect themselves from becoming the next victim? A Synology NAS is a solid start.

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2018-09-27 15:35:06 Build up your influence in Forza Horizon 4
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Skip the grind in Forza Horizon 4 with these quick influence tips.

Microsoft's flagship racing series has returned for Forza Horizon 4, exemplifying the full spectrum of the British motoring. The revived Horizon Festival embraces a familiar arcade formula, packing stunning supercars, dangerous stunts, and breathtaking vistas into a single package. And as with previous games, earning "influence" is crucial to sustaining authority at the show.

Influence is essential throughout all aspects of Forza Horizon 4, while also rewarded for most activities. Your accumulated influence builds your global driver rank and outlines proficiency in specific tasks. Influence is found across all corners of the UK, but we've wrapped up the shortcuts to know.

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Related: Forza Horizon 4 Xbox One review: Simply breathtaking

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2018-09-27 15:33:59 Save up to 35% on various PC gaming components and computers for today only
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Don't miss out.



Amazon is back with another great one-day sale, this time offering up to 35% off on a variety of PC gaming accessories and components. There's a bunch of great stuff included here, like AMD's Ryzen 7 processor, Corsair's popular RAM, Acer's gaming monitors, and much much more.... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 15:33:54 UK Deal: This £9 3-in-1 cable is a must-have for all Android and iOS fans
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This cable can charge pretty much any device.



There's no such thing as too many charging cables, especially when they come with three different charging connectors. Right now, you can snag Anker's PowerLine II 3-in-1 cable for just £8.99 when you checkout using coupon code CC78YGCO. It normally sells for around £12, and this is the first time the cable has ever dropped below £10.

The cable itself is a Micro-USB cable that happens to have two additional adapters connected right to it. There is one for Lightning ports to charge your iPhone and iPad, along with a USB-C connection to charge your newer Android devices and accessories. It offers a max speed of 2.4A on both the Lightning and Micro-USB chargers, and 3A on the USB-C end. The Lightning connector is MFi-certified, meaning that Apple has approved it for use in safely charging and syncing your iPhone or iPad.

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2018-09-27 15:32:10 How does the 4K affect the Dell XPS 9570's battery?
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Best answer: Opting for a 4K display on any notebook will draw more power and thus reduce battery life, but you should still enjoy around six hours of use taking into account the 97Whr battery upgrade on select Dell XPS 15 9570 configurations.

Dell: XPS 15 9570 ($2,000)

Better display draws more power





Dell considered the increased power draw of the Dell XPS 15 with a 4K display, which will consume considerably more than the 1080p option, especially with the increased resolution and touchscreen support. The base models come with a 56Whr battery pack, while more pricey configurations come rocking a 97Whr power plant and are better suited for the 4K upgrade.... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 07:09:20 Canada Daily Deals: Wireless chargers, 23andMe Ancestry kits, and more
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Whether you're looking for new tech gear or household items, we've got you covered.



We found plenty of great deals today that include big discounts on Mophie wireless charges, 23andMe Ancestry kits, high-capacity microSD cards, newly-announced Amazon Echo devices, and much more!



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2018-09-27 07:08:25 Get acquainted with the upcoming Quest headset from Oculus
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The upcoming standalone headset from Oculus is sure to fill a gap in the VR market.

Oculus is one of the first companies most people think of when it comes to VR, and it's brought popular products like Oculus Rift and Oculus Go to the world. While the Oculus Rift CV2 is still in its prototype stage, Oculus has been working on another HMD this whole time, and it's now been revealed at Oculus Connect 5 as Oculus Quest. It's the final piece of the first-gen Oculus puzzle, and it's a perfect fit as a bridge between the Rift and Go.

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2018-09-27 07:07:27 Wenjia for Xbox One is a gorgeous platformer that sadly lacks depth
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Wenjia looks visually superb, but the gameplay is too simple and short for the price.

The 2015 platformer Ori and the Blind Forest was an incredible hit, dazzling the gaming community with superb art direction, gorgeous music, and excellent gameplay. As I played through Wenjia, a new platformer for Xbox One, it became clear to me that it was heavily inspired by Ori. Unfortunately, while it achieves similar quality in graphics, it lacks just about everything else. As a result, Wenjia feels underwhelming and overpriced.

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2018-09-27 07:07:26 First look at Outlook Mobile on iOS with modern redesign, new features
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Soon iOS users will have a brighter, cheerier Outlook to use on their phones and tablets.

Outlook Mobile is one of Microsoft's top apps with over 100 million downloads on Android and being ranked in the top five for productivity on iOS, so it makes sense it gets lots of love. Today, at Microsoft Ignite 2018 the team behind Outlook showed off what's coming next, and while those on Android are getting new features, it's the iOS app that gets the major overhaul.

Here's what's new and coming soon.

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2018-09-27 07:05:52 Fujifilm's new projector can move the image without distorting it
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Move the lens. Not the body.

One of the worst things about a projector is finding the perfect spot for it in relation to where you're projecting, right? Because the image gets distorted and weird if you move the projector even a little bit. Or if the screen moves. Or if the room moves. Or if an insect somewhere on the other side of the world flaps its wings. Well, Fujifilm, a company with a lot of experience dealing with lenses and cameras, believes it has found the answer to that problem with a projector using the rotating Fujinon lens. This is a "two-axial rotatable lens" that will allow you face the lens in any direction to project images, and you won't have to move the whole unit with it. You'll be able to watch images on the ceiling, the floor, or switch between a horizontal or vertical display, very easily.... Open / Comment