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Synology DS216play 2-bay NAS @ techPowerUp

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The DS216play is a multimedia-oriented NAS despite the fact that it doesn't feature an HDMI port. It supports 4K video transcoding, and its highly efficient SoC is crucial in reducing its overall power consumption. Go To Full Article

LastPass app takes the pain out of two-factor sign-ins

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Many will tell you that it's wise to use two-factor authentication to lock down your internet accounts. Actually using it, however, is another story -- there's only so many times you can enter passcodes from your phone before you tear… Go To Full Article

MSI Introduces two new GTX 950 2GB GPUs with 75W TDP

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A standard GTX 950 reference design comes in at a 90W TDP, which means it requires a 6-pin PCIe power connector as the standard PCIe slot is typically rated to only provide 75W. However, we have seen a couple of… Go To Full Article

MSI ships its Mac Pro-like Vortex gaming PC

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Do you like the Mac Pro's concept of stuffing a lot of computing power into a small cylinder, but wish there was a gaming PC inside instead of workstation hardware? You just got your wish. MSI has started shipping the… Go To Full Article

Medium's collections makes it easier to find things to read

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It's taken a few years, but Medium has made a niche for itself as the ideal place for hot takes and navel-gazing editorials on the web. Starting today, you'll be able to find the site's best pieces more easily. A… Go To Full Article

Chevy's new Malibu keeps teens safe from themselves

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The Chevy Malibu used to conjure up images of teen rebellion. The late '60's/early '70s SS muscle car was the go-to backroads drag racer for more than a few adolescents. And while the latest incarnation is more "grocery getter" than… Go To Full Article

NZXT Kraken X31 All-In-One CPU Liquid Cooler

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NZXT is also moving some of its AIO cooler strategy into the realm of making it smaller and more efficient. The Kraken X31 ticks that checkbox plus a few others, such as software control, variable pump speed, 16 inch tubing… Go To Full Article

The hidden beauties unlocked by photomicrographs

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Founded in 1988, the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research has established itself as a leader in photomicroscopy. In addition to helping develop new technologies to further the field, it's made important scientific discoveries of its ow... Go To Full Article

SXSW showed me Here's Active Listening buds are a sound idea

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"SXSW is all about the big ideas." I've been saying it all week long. It's true. Here in Austin is not the place to launch a phone, it's where you show an idea about how to get people to Mars,… Go To Full Article

MediaTek's 10-core mobile chip hits the market next month

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As a believer of the old "quality not quantity" saying, Qualcomm backed away from octa core in favor of just four custom-designed cores for its Snapdragon 820 chipset. MediaTek, being the pioneer of octa-core mobile CPU, simply shrugged and teased… Go To Full Article

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