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DOST & SMART expands RapidPass project to cover entire Metro Manila

Going through quarantine checkpoints in the entire Metro Manila area is about to become easier for frontline personnel and other people authorized to travel under the COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions. To achieve this, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-MEID) are expanding the RapidPass Project, an online registration service for frontliners, to cover the whole of Metro Manila. Developed by DevCon Philippines and the DOST, RapidPass.ph is a website that provides for free a unique QR code that serves as authorization for frontliners like health workers and people delivering food, medicine and other essential supplies to go through checkpoints quickly and securely.  The QR code can be printed on paper and placed on vehicles, or, saved on smartphones to be shown to uniformed personnel manning Quarantine Control Points (QCPs). To enable

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Lenovo Legion takes Gaming PCs to new levels with latest lineup

The latest generation of Lenovo Legion PCs has arrived, equipping gamers with a smarter class of gear with our unique blend of uncompromised engineering and industrial design. Stylish on the outside, savage on the inside, the new Lenovo Legion generation comes with:   - Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 thermal management - Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard - Dual Burn to optimize CPU and GPU performance together - NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, Hybrid Mode, and Rapid Charge Pro for improved battery life - World-class immersive displays optimized by Dolby Vision and OverDrive Support with optional 240Hz refresh rates and response rates of under 1ms. Powering this exciting new suite of advancements is the latest 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series or AMD Ryzen 4000 Series mobile processors, and up to the recently announced NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and RTX 2080 SUPER GPUs with Max-Q Design. The 2020 lineup features the following: - Laptops o Lenovo Legion 7i o Lenovo Legion 5Pi o Lenovo Legi

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SAMSUNG’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy A01, is now available for only PHP5,490!

SAMSUNG’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy A01, is now available! For only PHP 5,490, the Galaxy A01 brings many cool features in a very affordable package. Perfect for binge-watching videos, playing games, or chatting with loved ones through video calls, this newest smartphone is sure to be a hit with its 5.7-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display and its 3,000 mAh battery. It also has a Dolby Atmos feature that lets users have a cinema-quality experience in the comfort of their own homes. The Galaxy A01 is equipped with 16GB internal memory, expandable to 512GB of storage, perfect for storing music, videos, and other files. It also has a built-in Face Recognition Unlock system for added security and a Dual-Sim card capability for multi-network needs. The Galaxy A01 comes with Android 10 Q right out of the box so users can be sure that their smartphone is up to date with the latest Android operating system. The Samsung Galaxy A01, which comes in blue and black variants, is sure to give budget pho

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Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD Review: Performance Booster

Seagate FireCuda consists of internal storage solutions primarily designed for PC gaming. As today's PC gaming involves graphically-rich, large-size game titles, it means that the storage solutions for this activity must be fast and ample. Seagate FireCuda addresses these requisites with two current solid-state drive (SSD) models: the 520 and the 510. Let's take a look at the latter. The Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD comes in an M.2 2280 double-sided form factor. This size makes the FireCuda 510 SSD a versatile storage solution that can work whether on a mini desktop PC or an ultrathin laptop. This capability might not be possible if you would use a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) or a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.  Despite its small physical size, the Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD goes large when it comes to storage capacity. Seagate offers the FireCuda 510 SSD in 500GB, 1TB (our review subject), and 2TB storage variants. Its sibling, the FireCuda 520 SSD, also comes in those three storage capacities but

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HUAWEI Mate Xs, the Unprecedented Foldable Phone is Now Available in the Philippines

Finally, Huawei’s most high-end device featuring the Kirin 990 5G SoC and an improved Falcon Wing Design is now available in the Philippines! On April 5, Filipinos can visit Aerophone, Intogadgets, MemoXpress and Silicon Valley online channels. Besides all the top notch features that consumers will be getting, the Huawei Mate Xs, will also come with (1) one year-maintenance support, screen insurance with half price exchange and a free 50GB Huawei Cloud Storage space good for three (3) months. Continuing Huawei’s heritage of connecting possibilities with innovative technology, Huawei Mate Xs is built to empower Filipinos. Hence, now is the perfect time to explore the unprecedented with HUAWEI Mate Xs especially if you are on the lookout for the best foldable phone. Get yours now in InterStellar Blue at PHP 139990! To know more about HUAWEI Mate Xs availability details, visit these links: · Aerophone - https://bit.ly/2xEaNup · Intogadgets - https://intogadgets.com.ph/events/view/61

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Enabling Remote Work - VPN Plus Licenses Free Until September 30, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have adopted work from home policies. Synology's wireless routers feature powerful VPN server capabilities that enable businesses to quickly facilitate a remote workforce. Starting from April 6, Synology VPN Plus licenses will become free to purchase until September 30, 20201.  "We have seen many businesses rushing to adopt VPN solutions in order to set up an infrastructure to enable a remote workforce. Over the past two months, we have seen a five-fold increase in VPN Plus license purchases," said Hewitt Lee, Director of Synology Product Management Group. "As the situation continues to develop in unprecedented ways, we understand that many are uncertain of how to maintain business continuity. Synology is offering VPN Plus licenses for free in an effort to help businesses resume operations remotely."  Both existing and new owners of Synology's MR2200ac wireless router will be able to purchase VPN Plus Client VPN Access and

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Lenovo Legion Next-gen Gaming PCs to Feature NVIDIA and Intel's Latest Technologies

Lenovo Legion is set to deliver gaming enthusiasts with more immersive experiences. Its upcoming PC line-up will feature the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU with Max-Q Design and up to new 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series mobile processors. New Lenovo Legion 7i laptop to unveil this year Powered by the new GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs with Max-Q Design on the new Lenovo Legion 7i laptop, gamers will enjoy higher clock speeds and new levels of realism in today’s AAA games. Its sibling, the new Lenovo Legion 5i laptop, will offer up to RTX 2060 GPU. Lenovo Legion’s new gaming PCs will also support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for smoother, tear-free gameplay. Both new Lenovo Legion laptops will offer up to the latest 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series mobile processors too. What’s more, the new Lenovo Legion PCs, including the Lenovo Legion 7i and Lenovo Legion 5i, will also be the first to feature the new NVIDIA Advanced Optimus technology for improved battery efficiency.1 Developed in collabor

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Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report Huawei announces solid business performance and commitment to creating greater value for

Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at CNY858.8 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profit reached CNY62.7 billion; and its cash flow from operating activities topped CNY91.4 billion, up 22.4% year-on-year. As part of a long-term, ongoing investment in technological innovation and research, Huawei invested 15.3% of its 2019 revenue – or CNY131.7 billion – back into R&D. Its total R&D spend over the past decade now exceeds CNY600 billion. "2019 was an extraordinary year for Huawei," said Eric Xu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman. "Despite enormous outside pressure, our team forged ahead with a singular focus on creating value for our customers. We worked hard to earn their respect and trust, as well as that of our partners around the globe. Business remains solid." In 2019, Huawei's carrier business led the commercial rollout of 5G networks. To further commercial adoption and promote

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Six Steps for Securing Your Remote Workforce at Scale

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans are designed to address an organization’s need to quickly suspend normal on-site operations in the event of a power outage, illness, or natural disaster that may make it unsafe for employees to travel on-site. This plan needs to include the ability to quickly establish a secure, remote workforce. Transitioning administrative staff, technical support teams, HR, marketing departments, and other workers who traditionally work from a physical office – along with access to their data and networked resources – to alternate work sites can be a daunting task. In addition to networking considerations, organizations should be aware that cybercriminals are prepared to exploit the weaknesses and security gaps that often arise during such events. Unprepared users and unsecured systems can quickly become conduits for malware and malicious activity. Since time is of the essence, security must be an integral element of any teleworker strategy. Here are

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Note10 Lite offers premium features for this generation's go-getters

Many of today’s millennials are budding multi-hyphenates. They juggle multiple things at once while they actively pursue their passions. Their 9-5 desk jobs don’t stop them from being content creators, travel enthusiasts, and young entrepreneurs on the side. They are ambitious and only aspire for the best things life has to offer, whether it be for leisure or productivity. SAMSUNG enables these go-getters to stand out and achieve more with a powerful smartphone that is within their reach. With the Galaxy Note10 Lite, users can upgrade their mobile experience to a whole new level with the smartphone’s flagship-grade features. The Power to do more with the S Pen Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note10 Lite upgrades productivity and creativity with the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen. During class or meetings, users can take down notes by writing directly on the screen, which Text Export will transform into a digital text format that they can copy, paste, and share. Flashes of inspiratio

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