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Tackling Cyberattacks, Fraud Amid COVID-19

The current COVID-19 pandemic proves to be the biggest test on how today’s flexible working practices enable employees to stay productive while working remotely. Cybercriminals, however, are making it clear that they are not taking any time off as cyberattacks continue to rise, targeting individuals and organizations alike. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report last April that there has been an increase in the number of cyberattacks directed at its staff, as well as e-mail scams targeting the public at large. Other organizations also experience similar threats, especially those that employ remote working as their organizational business continuity measure. According to security experts from Fujitsu, accessing data outside the office or beyond a secure network perimeter opens unprecedented “attack surfaces” for cybercriminals. It also creates additional security vulnerability for organizations.  How then can businesses ensure cyber-security resiliency? To

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Epson Applies Dry Fiber Technology to Manufacture Face Masks

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) will apply its original Dry Fiber technology to manufacture face masks for its employees in Japan. Dry Fiber technology, which is also used in Epson’s PaperLab A-8000 in-office dry paper making system, is a dry process that has until now been used to turn used paper into new paper inside the office. The masks will be made not from used paper, but from functional fibers and will be manufactured at the company’s Kanbayashi and Suwa Minami Plants in Nagano, Japan, where the majority of its domestic employees are located. Epson expects to begin manufacturing the masks from the end of May. The company does not currently plan to manufacture the masks for sale. These masks respond to growing demand for face masks for protection against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Manufacturing the masks in-house will allow Epson to donate 100,000 surgical masks it had purchased as part of its business continuity plan (BCP) to local authorities and medical in

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Globe continues to build its 5G network despite GCQ

As the country slowly works its way into the new normal, Globe remains steadfast in building its 5G network for launching in the coming weeks, following the transition of key areas from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine to General Community Quarantine. With the heightened role of digital connectivity and the internet during the quarantine period, Globe is aggressively pushing for the expansion of its 5G coverage, a highly anticipated mobile technology, in key areas in the metropolis, specifically in the Makati and Bonifacio Global City Central of Business Districts (CBDs). After showcasing mobile 5G to select Platinum customers last February 2020, Globe is expected to make the service available to more Platinum and Postpaid mobile customers who are within 5G coverage areas in the coming weeks. The leading telecom provider is also slated to launch more affordable 5G-capable smartphones to the market soon, making the 5G experience progressively accessible to more mobile customers.

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Reasons why you should consider the MSI GS66 Stealth as your next thin gaming laptop

The MSI GS66 Stealth is coming soon to local Philippine markets, and it will come packed with the latest gaming hardware underneath its stealth black chassis. It will be available in configurations with the latest 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors and GeForce RT X 2070 Max-Q/RTX 2060 graphics. Aside from the hardware configurations, here are some reasons you should consider the MSI GS66 Stealth for your next gaming laptop purchase. Performance Equipped with the latest 10th Generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX graphics, the GS66 can be your perfect work from home companion during the day. At night, it is your ultimate weapon for some heavy fragging gaming sessions without a sweat. Stealth Black Aesthetic  The MSI GS66 Stealth's all-metal body inconspicuously blends among hundreds of gaming laptops without screaming gamer all over its surroundings. It can even pass as a sleek and slim office laptop without looking too loud in business meetings. It's the kind of gami

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Z490 Motherboard Buying Guide

With the release of Intel 10th generation CPU, motherboard vendors have launched more than 40 models for their Z490 lineups. Among those 40+ models, there are some obvious improvements over Z390 motherboards including more powerful CPU power delivery, higher memory frequency support, and high-speed connectivity including 10GbE/2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and I/O like Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps). More powerful power delivery and thermal performance. Core i9-10900K has 10 cores, which are two more core counts than core i9-9900K and TDP is increased from 95W to 125W as well. This indicates that Core i9-10900K draws more power and could be a challenge to motherboard VRM. To meet the demand for overclocking, motherboard vendors have included more powerful VRM on their motherboards. VRM phases on these premium motherboards range from 12 to 16 phases, and some of them even offer 90A MOSFETs, such as MSI MEG series motherboards, Z490 GODLIKE, Z490 ACE and Z490 Unify. All of them feat

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Lenovo makes a splash with new range of AI-integrated PCs at Lenovo Summer Sale

The summer season just got more exciting for Pinoy techies and those looking for their ideal laptops. Lenovo, the world’s number one PC maker, is releasing a new range of PCs that are flexible, powerful, and provide limitless possibilities for today’s digitally driven environment. The new devices are also smarter, with integrated AI that can identify and customize optimum performance levels depending on the needs of its user. “PCs have now become an essential tool, regardless of the user’s background or whether they’re utilized for work or recreation. Our new devices combine what customers look for in those areas to become the ultimate companion tools that provide the reliable performance, connectivity, and entertainment needed as we move forward in this period where technology has become indispensable in daily life,” said Lenovo Philippines President and General Manager Michael Ngan. “This is in line with the company’s global vision of “Smarter Technology for All.” The new PC and bu

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Lenovo re-enters PH smartphone market with new models, launches range of smart home devices for the first time

Lenovo will re-enter the smartphone market in the Philippines this week, with the launch of three new models: the Lenovo K5 Play, the Lenovo K5 Pro, and the Lenovo S5 Pro. Also this week, Lenovo is introducing a range of smart home devices in the Philippines for the first time, including a robot vacuum cleaner, a smart home hub connected to Google Assistant, and a 2-in-1 tablet hybrid. Integrating artificial intelligence and better connectivity, the new Lenovo smartphones and smart home devices are designed to bolster everyday experience as they provide users with ease and boundless opportunities to do more. “Smarter technology can solve problems, create opportunities, and ultimately transform the way we all live. Bringing our expertise as the world’s leading PC provider into our new smartphone and smart home technology solutions, we are able to give customers the ability to experience the world in a more intuitive, immersive way by providing end-to-end solutions across the entire cu

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More cashless Pinoys: GCash is top finance app for Android, iOS

More Filipinos have gone cashless during the pandemic with GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, emerging as the top finance app for both Android and iOS devices, reflecting the growing reliance of people on digital finance for the management of their personal finances. As of May 15, GCash was the only finance app in the top 10 list of free applications for Android. It also ranked fourth on the overall list of free mobile apps in Google Playstore. For iOS, GCash topped the finance division in the App Store and ranked second after Zoom Cloud Meetings on its free apps list. This shows how GCash has transformed from a convenient mobile wallet to a lifestyle app that enables Filipinos to do more with less, as they embrace the new normal. “The national health situation has caused more Filipinos to be mindful of their personal finances. As a powerful tool that provides financial services to the masses, GCash is enabling its users to manage their personal finance better than

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SAMSUNG officially launches Online Store in the Philippines

Today marks the grand launch of the Samsung Online Store with lots of exciting discounts, promos, and freebies! The newest platform provides access to the latest Galaxy devices to help families stay connected, productive, and entertained while staying indoors. “At Samsung, we continue to find ways to bring our product innovations closer and more accessible to Filipinos. The Samsung Online Store lets you browse through hundreds of your favorite Samsung products in one place and pay for them from the comfort of your home,” says James Jung, president of Samsung Philippines.  Excited to shop at the newest online store? Simply go to www.samsung.com/ph/. Once an account has been created, start shopping from a wide selection of Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, and accessories. Click the desired item, hit ‘buy now’, fill out shipping information, and proceed with check out. Customers can pay through different methods such as credit card, cash-on-delivery, Grab Pay, or GCash. Lots of

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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC: Versatile Performer

Listening to music or audiobooks, taking a phone call, playing a video game, or watching a movie require focus. However, many things around us can interrupt our focus and these go beyond our control. Ambient noise coming from vehicles, people, or even the monotony of an air conditioner can bother us while enjoying our content.  Fortunately, devices like active noise canceling (ANC) headphones serve as a buffer to minimize, if not totally eliminate, aural elements that can mar our experience. Looking at one of ANC headphone offerings today, the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC comes with a masculine look not only because of its dark grey color scheme (Traveller version) but also of its size. The Lagoon ANC can cover enough your ears with its circumaural cups that already provide passive noise canceling even when the ANC mode is off.     Each cup of the Lagoon ANC comes with a plush artificial leather memory foam cushion for a secure yet comfortable fit. Apart from the plastic shell and cushio

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