Monday, 24 June 2019

Raspberry Pi 4 Launches With More Powerful Processor and 4K Video


The Raspberry Pi 4 offers a more powerful processor, 4K video output, and additional connectivity options.

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Microsoft Shifts Focus to a Single Next-Generation Console

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Last year, Phil Spencer told the E3 crowd that Microsoft was focused on building its next generation of consoles, plural. Now the company has changed its plans -- but doesn't necessarily want to admit that publicly.

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US Bans AMD’s Chinese Joint Venture From Developing, Selling Hardware

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The US government added another five companies to its export blacklist on Friday -- and nuked AMD's THATIC server partnership in the process.

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Saturday, 22 June 2019

How to Set Up Centrally Managed Backups for Your Home or Small Business


Most families and many small businesses rely on a patchwork of backups and require each user to pay attention to whether they're operating correctly. With a little effort, you can implement a centrally managed system that's easier to monitor and manage.

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Friday, 21 June 2019

Firefox Zero-Day Used to Install Mac Malware


Mozilla issued an emergency Firefox patch earlier this week, citing a dangerous zero-day exploit. Because it believed hackers were exploiting the flaw in the wild, Mozilla declined to provide details on the nature of the problem. There are some additional details now, and they suggest the focus of the attack is on cryptocurrency exchange employees.

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NASA Installs Wheels on Mars 2020 Rover


NASA has attached the wheels and suspension to the starboard side of the frame. We're one step closer to a functional rover now, and hopefully it will prove even more durable than Curiosity.

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Rumor: Intel Could Cut CPU Prices Ahead of AMD’s Ryzen 3000 Launch


There's a rumor that Intel may be planning some significant price cuts on its CPUs, but they might reflect wishful thinking more than reality. Then again, they might not.

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