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information security

I'm looking for news sites or blogs that with regards to technology security events that affect the everyday user, things like when gmail inserted the mic drop button, or avast extension spying on users, just general events that don't get too technical. thanks

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This is definitely a unique thread, for better or worse. If you can afford $175 more, other options avail themselves to you, but I've proposed a cost-minimizing value-rig below that some might be interested in. This machine is faster than most comparably priced ...

tilt

So I’m looking for a tabletop tv stand/mount for my 65 inch tv. I need it to swivel and tilt down as it is going to be on a mantel. I know a wall mount would be best, but this is not an option for us at this time. If anyone could give me some options at this time that would be great. I’ve seen two s...

swivel

So I’m looking for a tabletop tv stand/mount for my 65 inch tv. I need it to swivel and tilt down as it is going to be on a mantel. I know a wall mount would be best, but this is not an option for us at this time. If anyone could give me some options at this time that would be great. I’ve seen two s...

dev

Apple has finally announced the move to Apple chips for Macs, and they are releasing a Mac mini dev kit with A12Z with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. They will do dynamic translation for Intel apps, using Rosetta 2 in macOS Big Sur. They are also introducing Universal 2 fat binaries that will be nati...

its official

Apple has finally announced the move to Apple chips for Macs, and they are releasing a Mac mini dev kit with A12Z with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. They will do dynamic translation for Intel apps, using Rosetta 2 in macOS Big Sur. They are also introducing Universal 2 fat binaries that will be nati...

suits

Multiple Class Action Suits Over WD’s SMR Hard Drives Filed in US and Canada https://www.tomshardware.com/news/wd-class-action-lawsuit-smr-hard-drive-us-canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aztTf2gI55k https://ca.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/electronics/western-digital-facing-class-act...

compression

I have a few PDFs thats like over 1GB and would like to reduce the size. Will need LOSSLESS compression. Any recommendations? Dont mind paying for a cheap key on ebay. TIA

acoustic

It's a 2.0 one. I borrowed them from my friend.. but i accidentally broke them..I need to find out what model this is.. or at least the specs on them. There's no marking on these lol.. Please help! He comes back in 1 week.

basecamp

Wondering if anyone else here has tried out hey.com . Having been a basecamp user since launch, I'm eager to try out their new email offering. First impressions, it resonates. Some features, like reply later, reading together, and screening in/out, should've been in email a long time ago. Some featu...

kits

Who has recommendations on mechanical keyboard kits or part suppliers? Is it actually cheaper to build your own or better off to buy? Off the shelf keyboards at budget level seem to be $65 - 150. Moderate quality 75% or tenkeyless mechanical keyboards are $150 and above. Thanks

3440x1440

... coding). Also considered 29" ultrawide but felt that not big enough to feel like a big upgrade. So I am thinking of 34" with 3440x1440 resolution. I do not really know if I should get a curved or flat one, but people seem to say that a flat one might be okay if it is IPS? I saw ...

posting

I'm new to IG I've set it up so that every time I post on IG it will cross post to facebook automatically and that is working. However if any of the posting that has a video in it i the option of cross posting to facebook is grey out. Am I not doing something right? That is also the case with older ...

ig

I'm new to IG I've set it up so that every time I post on IG it will cross post to facebook automatically and that is working. However if any of the posting that has a video in it i the option of cross posting to facebook is grey out. Am I not doing something right? That is also the case with older ...

phone deal

LG G8X I am deciding wether to go with this or the Samsung A71 deals someone posted. I wonder for the price range ,is this LG currently the best deal? will buy 3 for my entire family. Thanks

k40

I just bought the K40 laser engraver and wondering if anyone on here is using this machine (in the GTA area) and is interested in offering their service for a fee to help me set it up and get going?

engraver

I just bought the K40 laser engraver and wondering if anyone on here is using this machine (in the GTA area) and is interested in offering their service for a fee to help me set it up and get going?

lying

-I have traditional Rogers digital cable TV (grandfather VIP) -I currently have three box models 4250HD, 4642HD x2, and 9865 PVR -I lose TV on the older 4250 & PVR almost everyday only in between the hours of 11am to approx 730pm, but the other two boxes work fine -TV signal drops off to either ...

altima telecom

Does anyone have any experience with Altima Telecom cable internet in Ontario? https://altimatel.com/shop/internet/ Their prices seem pretty good, but I wonder how is their service in Ontario.

free antivirus software

Just restoring an early 2015 MacBook for use and wondering what would be the best free antivirus software out there. I don't want to pay for a subscription. https://www.techradar.com/best/best-mac-antivirus-software 1. Avast Free Mac Security ...

denison

Hi All, I'm in Markham, Brimley & Denison area (L3S postal code), and I'm in a bit of a dilemma regarding internet speeds. I'm locked to no more than 25mbps on a DSL line here. No one (incl. Bell) is able to offer more due to old infrastracture. Is cable worth it? Does anyone in the area know if...

brimley

Hi All, I'm in Markham, Brimley & Denison area (L3S postal code), and I'm in a bit of a dilemma regarding internet speeds. I'm locked to no more than 25mbps on a DSL line here. No one (incl. Bell) is able to offer more due to old infrastracture. Is cable worth it? Does anyone in the area know if...

smart scale

If you have the smart scale from Living.ca and the Leaone Android App, don't upgrade to the latest version 2.1.6 of the app at the Play store without taking an APK backup first. The latest update crashes when I try to open it. I've contacted the developer but right now I'm stuck ...

living.ca

If you have the smart scale from Living.ca and the Leaone Android App, don't upgrade to the latest version 2.1.6 of the app at the Play store without taking an APK backup first. The latest update crashes when I try to open it. I've contacted the developer but right now I'm stuck ...

replacement bulb

I've done a quick search for a replacement bulb, but maybe I'm not hitting the right sites for it. I have an HP XB31. It seems like a replacement bulb is going to cost $300. Are all replacement projector bulbs over priced?

grade 10

My son had just finished grade nine and we had planned on getting him his first computer for a graduation present and also to use as he enters High School. Schools use the Google environment and as such a Chromebook makes sense. With covid-19 there was an obvious run on Chromebooks and availability,...

timemachine

Hi, I've had an Apple Time Capsule (2TB) model since 2015 that I originally used as my wireless/wired router along with the internal drive used for Time Machine backups (Two MBP) and general file storage. I've only been using it purely for backup purposes ...

in-wall

Hey everyone, Renovating a small space and drywall is off. I'd like to take this opportunity to install in wall speakers. Hopefully going for a 5.1 system. Has anyone does this? Any suggestions on brand/where to buy?