ASUS Republic of
Gamers, in partnership with leading graphics provider, Nvidia, had a successful
participation in the TheNet.Com’s gaming event, The Grand Finale 2014, held
last December 13 and 14 at the SM North Annex Cyberzone.
Part
of what was focused in the activities in the ROG booth was that of the recently
launched Gamer series of motherboards. The Gamer line was just introduced
earlier this year and it is targeted on mainstream gamers.
The
booth in the event displayed a B85-Pro Gamer, a competitively priced gaming
motherboard packed with features that enhance the user’s gaming experience. The
motherboard has a built-in SupremeFX audio solution which delivers
unprecedented gaming audio, complimented by the Sonic Radar feature, providing
users an intuitive display of in-game audio.
Every Tuesday at 8.35PM, sexy technophile Oli Pettigrew is back on AXN’s Sony LifeStyle TV Magazine (Sony Style)! Last season, viewers saw Oli traverse the globe to unearth the latest lifestyle trends and happenings. This season brings you more exclusive previews of the snazziest Sony gadgets and there’s a new segment - a 30-second tech nugget that gives more geek tidbits on the featured product of the week.
To spice things up, the show will now feature three (3) local co-hosts from the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia chosen from online applications submitted on AXN’s official website www.axn-asia.com. That’s not all, for fans will be able to celebrate the 100th milestone episode this season with Sony LifeStyle, as they say, in style. A special group of fans will be picked to get up close and personal with Oli at a cozy birthday gathering; while others will be able to send in their well wishes and get them aired on the show.
Kaspersky Lab engineers identified the new worm as “Duqu,” first detected in September 2011 after a user from Hungary uploaded components of Duqu in a malware-analyzing website. Kaspersky Lab engineers then found other components being uploaded, which allowed them to compare the new worm to Stuxnet.White is pure, simple, and goes with everything. To provide trendy-minded Mac users with a perfect combination of beauty and technology, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®) recommends its classy white and Mac-compatible products that not only look good, but also work perfect with any Mac computer- the MP870 Digital Music Player, the retractable JetFlash 530 USB Flash Drives, the StoreJet 25D 2-W Portable Hard Drive, and PF830 Digital Photo Frame.
Philippines’ leading eCommerce Marketplace, launched the eBay Charity Fundraising platform in April 2011 with GMA Kapuso Foundation as its first registered charity. The eBay Charity Fundraising platform provides registered charities in the Philippines with an avenue to raise funds via the auction of celebrity memorabilia & experiences to buyers in Philippines & worldwide.
eBay Philippines provides charities with an experienced Trading Assistant to assist them in listing management & an account manager to help them with their eBay account & auction planning. eBay also provides promotional support with banners on the Home Page & Direct Mailers as well as on the eBay Facebook page.
UNICEF Philippines & GMA Kapuso Foundation have conducted successful charity fundraising campaigns on eBay Philippines and have auctioned many celebrity memorabilia to delighted Filipino fans. In fact, UNICEF have raised over P 900,000 through the auction of art & sculptures & GMA Kapuso Foundation have raised over P 130,000 through the auction of celebrity clothes & accessories.
Deepa Thomas, Head – Pop Culture, eBay Philippines shared, “We are delighted with the initial response from the eBay community of buyers as well as our charity partners. We invite more charities to register on our Charity fundraising platform & benefit from our traffic, buyer base & promotion.”
An addition to the selection of colors of the popular Genius Traveler 6000 family—the Limited Edition Traveler 6000 Classic. It has a unique cover with fancy pattern that sets you away with your usual design of mouse.
Traveler 6000 wireless optical mouse is simple and handy, it comes with a tiny USB dongle or receiver that can be inserted into a user’s laptop or notebook. And because it is cordless, it is suitable for either hand.
Its 2.4GHz digital cordless technology works up to 10 meters away and delivers interference-free operation including its 1200 dpi optical engine for enhanced tracking performance. To save on battery purchases, Traveler 6000 is designed with only one AAA battery and a power switch is added to extend the battery life.
The fever-pitch announcements of Apple and Google with their new cloud computing platforms has finally brought enterprise-level cloud computing services to the masses. Apple's iCloud for developers and its iOS5, as well as Google's ChromeOS are the latest cloud-based services that allow users to store all of their data, virtually on the Internet.
The advantages for ordinary users with the cloud services offered by Apple and Google, as well as Microsoft with its Windows Phone 7 operating system, can be measured by the convenience they give, particularly in storing important personal data such as contacts and financial information.
But with great benefits also come even greater risks. This is because data is no longer secured in physical and often disconnected devices but is made available to the web which could be a very enticing target for cybercriminals.
According to Costin G. Raiu, Kaspersky Lab Director for Global Research and Analysis Team, it could be risky to use services if basic security measures are practiced by users.
"Basically, we are talking about the same class of risks as ChromeOS – all your digital content might be available to anyone who knows your password. I believe it's completely reckless nowadays to provide such a service without two factor authentication, which makes it prone to basic data theft techniques," he said.
Raiu also believes it is reckless that companies such as Apple and Google would provide such industry-grade cloud services to the public without setting proper security functions to prevent intrustions. The recent hacking incident with the Sony PlayStation Network, which saw the theft of information from about 77 million users, is just one example of such an unsecured web service.
“Of course, even if security is indeed improved through multi-factor authentication methods, we are still faced with the issue that all the data is available on the cloud, in one place. Just as Sony recently learned, the cloud is not always impenetrable. On the contrary, its fundamental nature makes it an interesting target for cybercriminals, and no doubt it will continue to be a focus for them,” says Raiu.
Raui also warns that even if the cloud and the devices that allow for cloud-based services are protected to up 99.99 percent, the vulnerability at the network layer, the connection between devices, is still high especially if no security measures are implemented at this stage.
“From this point of view we may face a new growth of attacks when user information can be intercepted, faked, denied and distorted. Therefore, we might see new and more sophisticated attacks on the network layer side,” says Raiu.
D-Link International Pte Ltd, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of networking products today announced the availability of the DSR-500 and DSR-1000 Unified Service Routers. Designed to address the essential network service needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs), both routers provide enhanced security, functionality and performance over a traditional virtual private network (VPN) router without the complexity of a full firewall solution.
“Efficiency and reliability top the list of needs for every network today with the ever growing requirements of businesses,” said Mr Desmond Toh, Marketing Director of D-Link International Pte Ltd. “As office networks continue to accumulate more devices to fulfill different needs, many business networks are quickly becoming more sophisticated. The D-Link DSR series combines the essential services and functions usually found in multiple devices, and puts them into one device to eliminate unnecessary complexity to your network.”
Robust VPN Features
With mobile workers becoming more prevalent today, having a way to communicate efficiently is crucial. By employing the D-Link Unified Services Router, SMBs can now securely communicate with employees even when they are away from the office through its robust VPN capabilities. The D-Link DSR series router enables safe and seamless clientless connections to resources at the main office anywhere via a web browser using security features such as Secure Circuit Layer (SSL) VPN tunneling.
The DSR series supports Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and next generation IPv6 to help protect current investments. This also underscores the readiness of its network infrastructure for IPv6 roll-out when the time arrives. The D-Link DSR series is able to support tunneling between IPv4 and IPv6.
The D-Link Unified Services Router DSR series comes integrated with four gigabit ports each, which enable the sharing of multiple devices in the office network. With USB SharePort technology, sharing of printer and portable storage is as simple as plugging a port.
Besides supporting dual-WAN connections, the DSR-1000 also offers 3G WAN redundancy, a back up system over a network setting which enables continuous ‘uptime’ and flow in business operations, outbound load balancing. This also makes it possible to connect a local network to the internet using multiple internet connections, physical traffic failover, and route failover which allow users to determine how network traffic is distributed between adapters and how to re-route traffic in the event of an adapter failure. All these features lower the risk of data loss caused by Internet disconnections to provide always-on connection.
Comprehensive Management Capabilities
The Unified Service Routers, D-Link DSR-500 and DSR-1000, are full-featured solutions that offer comprehensive traffic management, superior wireless performance, robust security, and flexible deployment capabilities for the network. With all of these comprehensive functions combined, the D-Link DSR series service routers are ideal for SMBs that require a cost-effective solution for office networking.
When performance, style and portability are the main considerations in buying a mobile computer, the ultra-light IdeaPad™ U160 notebook features an etched aluminum cover, minimalist design language and a fashionable chiclet keyboard. It’s your fashion statement.
Featuring the all new Intel® Core i5 processor, HD video support, Dolby® Advanced Audio, and DirectShare synchronization technology, long term battery life and easy system maintenance tools, Lenovo U160 is the ultimate tool for busy and demanding road warriors.
With a thickness of 0.9 inch and weighs 1.25kg, the Lenovo IdeaPad U160 is indeed slim and light. Packed with Intel Core i5 processor, a six-cell battery, Bluetooth, 2GB of RAM, and a 500GB of hard drive. This computer features include an 11.6-inch LCD display with 1366×768 resolution, 802.11n Wi-Fi, eSATA port, 3x USB ports, VGA and HDMI outputs and 1.3MP webcam.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U160 appears to be an ideal travel companion that combines great technology, great features and amazing specs in one ultra portable package, designed to fill the place between a low-powered netbook and a full pledged laptop.
SRP: P39,900
Traveler 6000 wireless optical mouse is the latest addition from Genius to its already impressive list of innovative tracking devices. Simple and handy, it comes with a tiny USB dongle or receiver that can be inserted into a user’s laptop or notebook. And because it is cordless, it is suitable for either hand.
Its 2.4GHz digital cordless technology works up to 10 meters away and delivers interference-free operation including its 1200 dpi optical engine for enhanced tracking performance. To save on battery purchases, Traveler 6000 is designed with only one AAA battery and a power switch is added to extend the battery life.
Dell today announced that it will introduce additional new Sandy Bridge-equipped systems next week, building on its already large portfolio of products featuring the Intel 6 Series chipsets (Cougar Point).
The new products, which will roll out in the next six weeks, will be found in the company’s leading Inspiron product line and a new ultra-slim notebook that will combine beauty and brawn in a form factor that will excite and delight.
Dell already is shipping the broadest array of Sandy Bridge-equipped systems of any PC manufacturer. Dell, in fact, was the first to reintroduce the revolutionary Intel 6 Series chipset (Cougar Point) to the market on Feb. 21 with the launch of new high-performance XPS 15 and 17 laptops as well as an XPS desktop. In just the last two weeks, Dell rapidly expanded the number of Intel 6 Series-equipped systems to include Alienware desktops and laptops and a small-business Vostro desktop.
“Everyone from hard-core gamers to professional users and small-business owners can now choose Intel 6-equipped systems from Dell, delivering the ultimate performance they need to do more,” said Sam Burd, vice president of Dell’s consumer and small/medium business product group. “We are committed to the technology, and will be incorporating the architecture into additional products in the coming months, including our award-winning and popular Inspiron series and an innovative new form factor that will debut this spring.”
In addition to the Inspiron systems and ultra-slim notebook, Dell soon will begin shipping Sandy Bridge (Cougar Point) options for business customers, including several Latitude laptops, OptiPlex desktops and Precision workstation desktop and laptop options.
“We are committed to expanding upon the broad array of Intel 6-equipped products we are currently offering,” Burd said. “In addition to being the first company to reintroduce the Sandy Bridge technology, we offered the broadest array of options for our customers who were initially affected during the original stop-ship.”
Following the Intel announcement, Burd noted that Dell immediately put pending shipments on hold; offered affected customers an array of options, which included the ability to return affected units, keep affected units until a replacement was made, or keep their current order open until the reworked systems were available. This rapid communication to customers, Burd noted, is ingrained in Dell’s heritage of listening to its customers and engaging with them directly through various social media platforms liked Direct2Dell, Facebook and Twitter, and also through retail partners worldwide. Dell’s products, in fact, are found in more than 65,000 retail outlets worldwide.
Further details about the new Inspiron systems will be announced next week; the new ultra-slim consumer notebook will be revealed in April.
The Samsung N150 offers all the key netbook features you’re looking for, without the high price tag. It delivers premium style at a great value, with up to 12 hours of battery life to extend your enjoyment. The durable casing reduces the risk of scratches and fingerprints, ensuring it stays stylish. Featuring an LED anti-reflective display, it lets you enjoy your favourite movies and photos, even in direct sunlight, and you know you have true value at your fingertips. You’ll see movies and images that are clear and picture perfect, even in bright light. And you’ll get more mobility with an LED display that uses less power.
It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processors and runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. The netbook also has WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a flash card reader. The Samsung NP-N150 puts email, the web, social networking and even multimedia entertainment right in your hands. It incorporates advanced communications technologies, including and 802.11bgn wireless and 3G modem (HSPA* and WiMAX*), to provide high-speed access to the Internet and your data anytime and anywhere.
Merging luxury and supreme audio clarity, the HS-200 Gold in-ear headset lets you take calls and enjoy music with hands-free convenience.
HS-200 Gold headset is the ultimate in mobility, sound clarity, and comfort. Compatible with iPhone, it delivers amazing high-definition sound. The streamline design integrates a microphone along with an iPhone connect button and volume control.
HS-200 Gold’s dynamic driver provides unparalleled bass and high-definition sound for optimum communication capabilities and ultimate music listening experience. The ergonomic design is complemented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headset well-suited for any active lifestyle. And with a carrying pouch, HS-200 Gold provides you with supreme mobility.
SRP: Php890
Get all of what you need and none of what you don't with our affordable G42-462TU notebook. With a 14" diagonal high-def LED display, it provides "just right computing" for your everyday needs: it's small enough to take to a café, yet powerful enough for productivity and entertainment. 
This series features a cool industrial design with lots of extras. You get:
This model available only through MSI-ECS provides everything you need for daily productivity and fun, featuring:
In our family, we have a handful of doctors and dentists. These professions require the use of scrubs as uniforms. I don’t care much about scrubs since I don’t use them. What I know is that my relatives would just get them off a generic department store or a tailor shop. They would come with cartoon prints and starchy material that’s coarse on the skin.
You can’t find a shop specializing in uniforms and scrubs in malls so it’s a surprise for me to see an online store specializing in scrubs. Not just your ordinary scrubs but designer-quality scrubs. These may not be at par with Giorgio Armani clothes but these scrubs look better than your traditional straight-cut green scrubs.
Now I know what to give my doctor and dentist relatives for their birthdays. Stylish scrubs. Yeah, I’m sure they would love to wear scrub sets that are not only stylish but also comfortable.
Western Digital today announced it is now shipping its new WD Scorpio Black 750 GB (photo) 7200 RPM 2.5-inch SATA hard drives for high-performance notebook computers and portable storage devices. One of the fastest hard drives on the market, WD Scorpio Black drives combine class-leading 7200 RPM spin speed and 16 MB cache to deliver maximum notebook performance. 
Now available in capacities up to 750 GB, the WD Scorpio Black hard drives provide creative professionals, gamers and PC enthusiasts with additional capacity they need to get their job done. Using Advanced Format (AF) technology, the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives also incorporate a variety of data-protection features to actively monitor and protect valuable data.
The entire family of WD Scorpio Black hard drives is designed for use in OEM notebook systems and has been tested across multiple platforms to allow anyone a successful upgrade of speed and performance to their current notebook system.
WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives (model number WD7500BPKT) are available now in the Philippines at select resellers. MSRP for the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drive is Php5,795. WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives are covered by a five-year limited warranty and are distributed by Verdure Xchange Tech Inc. and PC Trends Inc. in the Philippines.
Dell today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SecureWorks Inc., a globally recognized provider of information-security services. SecureWorks’ industry leading Security-as-a-Service solutions include Managed-Security Services, Security and Risk Consulting Services and Threat Intelligence. The acquisition expands Dell’s global IT-as-a-Service offerings and information security expertise.
Organizations of all sizes and across diverse industries – including Global 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, financial services, utilities, healthcare, retail and manufacturing – rely on SecureWorks’ industry-leading security services to reduce risk, improve regulatory compliance and lower costs of managing IT security. The company’s proprietary threat management platform is scalable and integrates easily with client environments. In addition, SecureWorks’ world-class Counter Threat Unit research team helps protect clients across multiple industries from ever-changing global IT threats.
SecureWorks processes more than 13 billion security events and sees more than 30,000 malware specimens each day. The company has more than 1,500 banks and credit unions as managed security services clients and is protecting trillions of dollars in financial assets. Its reliability, capability and focus on client service has earned SecureWorks a best-in-class customer satisfaction rating from its global client base.
The acquisition is the latest strategic investment by Dell as it expands its portfolio of enterprise-class IT-as-a-Service solutions. Building its capabilities as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) is an important next step in Dell’s strategy to help clients drive better efficiency across the enterprise and dramatically simplify the management of IT infrastructure.
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