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Cloud burst space

Hands-on Review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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dr
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digital entertainment
Acronis True Image is ideal for non-techies, but still more than powerful and flexible enough for power users wanting greater flexibility.
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Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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banking
security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
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Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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kindle
Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.
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Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall Soho W

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Dell SonicWall Soho W emerges as a savvy solution for small businesses seeking robust cyber-defence without complexity or high costs.
Doh man

The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?

Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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google
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social media
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opinion
Are we entering an age of idiocracy? Is technology making us stupid? These questions are being raised as online culture continues to evolve.
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Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall TZ600

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.
Fallback

Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall Soho

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Sadly firewall options for small businesses haven't been great. At least until now. Enter the Dell SonicWall Soho range of security appliances.
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Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs

Wed, 18th May 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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av
A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
Artificial intelligence

Report predicts dire impacts from AI

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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robots
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ai
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smart machines
New reports sound the alarm: Up to 35% of UK, 47% of US jobs at risk as AI advances could widen wealth gaps, leaving many struggling.
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Hands-on Review: Norton Security 2015

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.
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Hands-on Review: Garmin nüviCam

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gps
In car GPS makers have struggled to compete with smartphones in recent years. Garmin are hoping that the nüviCam LMT will help turn the tide.
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Global Mode is dead: a winning move for ISPs

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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vpns
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isp
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callplus
Calling a halt to global mode is the smartest move possible for ISPs in a potentially unwinnable legal dust-up with TV networks.
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TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.
Xero

Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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gaming
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fintech
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financial systems
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
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AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back

Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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piracy
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the pirate bay
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retail
After a raid by the Swedish Police on their Stockholm data centre, it only took a week or so for the Piratebay to bounce back.
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iPhone owners warned of iOS 8 prank

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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ios
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apple
iPhone users beware: 'Apple Wave' hoax tricks users into microwaving their phones, risking destruction and danger.
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Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 2015

Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trend micro
Trend Micro's Maximum Security 2015 simplifies cybersecurity, offering robust protection for up to 6 devices without compromising performance.