The new PowerEdge R640 is Dell’s dual-socket server platform designed for use cases such as dense software-defined storage, application tier service providers, dense private cloud, virtualization and high-performance computing (HPC). This is not to be confused with the previous Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 we reviewed last year. The lastest version is outfitted with two 2nd generation Intel …
22/11/2019Checkmarx’s security research team has discovered several vulnerabilities affecting Google and Samsung smartphones which could allow an attacker to take control of a device’s camera app to remotely take photos, record video and even spy on user’s conversations and location. The team initially began researching the Google Camera app on a Pixel 2XL and Pixel …
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Back in 2010, YouTube was in a fix. The platform was growing fast and its infrastructure couldn’t match its pace. Pumping in more CPU and memory wasn’t helping; it was still falling apart at the seams. That’s when two YouTube engineers, Sugu Sougoumarane and Mike Soloman decided to take a step back and analyse the …
22/11/2019A security researcher recently discovered an unsecured database online which contained the personal information of 1.2bn users including their social media accounts, email addresses and phone numbers. A majority of the data contained in the database was collected by a company called People Data Labs according to the CEO of Night Lion Security, Vinny Troia …
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A dash cam isn’t merely for capturing footage of an asteroid strike or an escaped herd of cows causing havoc on the M4 – the imagery captured by these diminutive devices can be essential in the unfortunate event of an insurance claim and can even help lower premiums. There is an enormous amount of choice …
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The HP mt45 client is geared towards mobile virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) users that need a very powerful laptop form factor VDI client. To give a brief overview of its specifications, the HP mt45 is a laptop format, thin client that has a 14” screen, with multiple ports, is powered by an AMD Ryzen CPU with …
22/11/2019The Apple AirPods Pro may be less than a month old, but they’ve had a price cut just in time for the Black Friday 2019 sales. At the time of publishing, you can pick up a pair of the Apple AirPods Pro for $234.98 from Amazon, which includes free shipping. But we recommend you act fast, …
22/11/2019The PlayStation Store is offering massive savings on The Sims 4 and loads of itsexpansion packs for PlayStation 4. As part of the PlayStation Store’s Black Friday sale, you can pick up The Sims 4 for just £8.99 while expansions packs have seen massive price slashes too. The Sims 4 Deluxe Party Edition is just …
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One week out from Black Friday and BT has officially gone live with its seasonal sales. So phones, AirPods, SIM only deals with a juicy free gift and, crucially, broadband deals are all included. In respect to the latter, they’re not half bad. As ever, BT’s best value offer is its Superfast Fibre plan that …
22/11/2019If you’re building a connected home ecosystem, top of your list should be some smart lights – and perhaps the best way to get started is by delving into the Philips Hue range of smart lightbulbs, lamps, and switches. Buying Philips Hue lights can be quite expensive; happily, Amazon’s Black Friday sale has seen prices …
22/11/2019Three has delayed the launch of 5G mobile services on its network until early next year, saying it needs more time to get it ready. The operator launched Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services on 5G in central London earlier this August and intended to offer mobile services in 25 towns and cities before the end …
22/11/2019It can be easy to get swept up in the Black Friday 2019 sales and buy lots of things you don’t need. That’s why we’re sharing this practical and affordable deal for the Instant Pot Lux V3 6-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker. This multi-purposes cooker from Instant Pot is a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice …
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