Even cheap laptops these days have solid-state drives, and because SSDs cost significantly more than conventional hard drives (and take up more precious real estate inside the laptop case), there’s a powerful incentive on the part of PC makers to cut the price tag by offering options with smaller SSDs. It’s a false economy. That’s why I’ve always recommended choosing the biggest storage option you can afford. You will probably regret the decision if you try to save a few dollars by skimping on the system drive....

That number will account for half of the world’s data by then, a 25% rise over figures from 2015. If you don’t have a cloud solution of your own worked out yet, it’s time to get serious about your storage, starting with a 3-year subscription to G Cloud Mobile Backup, starting at just $17.99. That’s almost 75% off its regular price. With over 5 million downloads already, G Cloud by Zoolz is already a trusted data custodian, offering quick, efficient methods for storing any of your important media files or even just ensuring everything on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop is backed up and saved just in case....

T-Mobile is expected to carry the A13 5G in January 2022, according to Samsung. The Galaxy A13 5G has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 64GB of storage, microSD support for up to 1TB of extra storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 11. It also has a 5MP front-facing camera plus three rear-facing cameras. The main camera is 50MP, while the other two are a 2MP macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth camera....

Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 will be a virtual event and live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel starting at 10:00am ET. The invitation video shows squares in various colours as well as app icons on Samsung’s phones. “Our users are multifaceted and live life in so many colourful, interesting, and unique ways. As such, the technology they use every day should reflect their individuality,” the South Korean tech giant said in a statement....

The food production giant became the latest critical industry company to be hit with ransomware in recent months as cybercriminals continue to show little fear in attacking a variety of industries. Schreiber Foods mostly focuses on yogurt, processed and natural cheese as well as cream cheese. Andrew Tobisch, director of communications for Schreiber Foods, told ZDNet that the “cyber event” impacted their systems starting on Friday and lasting through the weekend....

Also: This is the perfect backup tool for photographers and drone pilots This small but mighty card can read up to 130Mbps for download and upload speeds. Whether you’re uploading the latest engagement photo shoot with your DSLR camera, or creating a video for your YouTube followers, the quick speed is reliable. As the new generation model, it can capture 4K and full HD images and video. Plus, it supports burst shots and can hold a massive 44,000 photos – no, that’s not a typo....

Top business schools often look for work experience, and a strong resume helps MBA graduates on the job market. Still, there are some significant benefits to applying to MBA programs right after college — for certain applicants. What is an MBA? An MBA degree provides focused training in organizational behavior, leadership, and management. Professionals with an MBA work in supervisory and managerial roles in diverse industries. Business schools offer many in-demand MBA concentrations that prepare graduates for specific career paths after completing their degree....

The microphone retails for $224, though I highly suggest springing for the mic/tripod bundle for $242 or the mic/boom arm bundle for $300. Not only are these bundles a good value, but they also make initial setup a lot easier. The mic itself comes in black, silver, or red (though the red version costs a bit more: $269), so you can either have it blend into your studio decor or show off your style....

Just 25% of cybersecurity professionals in Singapore felt “very confident” in their organisation’s ability to adapt to new threats, compared to an average of 36% across the globe. Another 62% in the Asian market acknowledged they were struggling to keep up with the evolving threat landscape, revealed a survey conducted by Coleman Parkes, which polled 500 cybersecurity decision-makers in Singapore. They were part of a global study commissioned by security vendor Trellix that canvassed responses from 9,000 cybersecurity decision-makers from 15 markets, including India, Indonesia, Australia, Germany, the US, and the UK....

Investments for the sector grew 22% to hit $4.1 billion last year, clocking 250 deals in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital. The number was the second-highest fintech investment over the past decade, where investments topped at $5.62 billion in 2019, just before the global pandemic landed, according to the latest KPMG Pulse of Fintech report. Across the globe, fintech investments reached $164.1 billion across 6,006 deals last year, down from a record $238....

The findings follow months of public consultation where the committee heard from online abuse victims, social media companies, and Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen among others. The bipartisan committee provided these recommendations, along with 24 others, as it found social media companies could be doing more to protect the privacy of young people online. In the report, committee chair and Liberal MP Lucy Wicks said the balance of responsibility should be shifted to place “the ultimate burden of providing safety” on social media companies....

The companies explained that Bungie will still operate as an independent gaming studio and self-publish games. Bungie has about 900 employees and a headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Kenichiro Yoshida, chairman, president, and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, said they plan to “utilize the Sony Group’s diverse array of entertainment and technology assets to support further evolution of Bungie and its ability to create iconic worlds; across multiple platforms and media....

Both companies have long been a favorite of mobile network operators: their names frequently show up in broadband providers’ and carriers’ communications whenever a given company’s network performs well. RootMetrics’ RootScore is a particularly popular measurement tool for gauging network performance across the US. Ookla CEO and co-founder Doug Suttles claims the transaction will provide customers of both companies with “the network assessment trifecta of crowd measurement, controlled testing and consumer perception....

Each course in the bundle is built on practical code-along projects that you’ll be asked to do in your daily work, as well as fun experiments like video games and widgets. The course instructors include Oracle-certified Java programmer Lawrence Decamora, front-end engineer Rob Merrill, and Mohammad Nauman, PhD in computer science. They’re divided into concise lessons and designed to be accessed and reviewed at any time, anywhere, on any device with a modern browser....

We use this server for backups and file sharing, mostly. It’s a mission-critical device that’s part of my little company’s overall storage strategy. It’s very important to make sure there’s enough space. Also: The best network-attached storage Fortunately, that’s a fairly easy fix. As you can see from the storage chart below, I’m running two 3.6TB drives. I simply need to replace them with bigger drives. Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) is great with that....

The Duo 2 supports Microsoft’s stylus, the Surface Slim Penand Slim Pen 2 for writing notes, navigating the interface or sketching ideas. One change Microsoft made with from the original Duo to the Duo 2 is the official addition of using magnets on the front cover to hold the Surface Slim Pen to the phone. It’s an easy place to hold your pen when not in use, but it’s also awkward when you slide the phone into your pocket – the pen often comes detached because of how far it sticks up from the phone’s housing....

Going forward as Momentive, the company is also looking to spark a corporate relaunch that will help it compete with Qualtrics and other players in the experience management software category. SurveyMonkey was launched in 1999 with a consumer-oriented survey product geared toward the individual user, and its array of freemium consumer services remain a core component of the company’s business. But over the last several years, the company has turned to its business and enterprise products as a way to move upmarket and generate long-term value for the company....

With the huge range of tech gadgets and accessories on the market – ranging from smart home devices to gadgets that make working from home slightly easier—you can find something at an affordable price for any occasion. Below, we’ve compiled our best picks of tech gifts for $100 or less to make the hunt for gifts easier if you’re on a budget. Also: The best cheap tech gifts under $75The best cheap tech gifts under $50The best cheap tech gifts under $25...

Less expensive models, like the Inspiron and the XPS, are priced hundreds of dollars lower than their usual prices. There’s a wide range of what you can expect with a Dell product, be it a touchscreen laptop that rotates 360 degrees, a gaming laptop, or a 27-inch all-in-one PC. Over the weekend, Dell launched its annual President’s Day sale, slashing prices on hundreds of Dell laptops, monitors, and more. The sale has prices as low as $600....

Here are the best credit cards for consumers to choose among. Spend as little as $1,600 on groceries per year to earn $96, which is enough to cover its ongoing annual fee. But cardholders will earn much more than that after accounting for the card’s gas and streaming rewards. Also, while the card is restricted to earning 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (excluding Walmart, Target, and Costco) an easy work around is to purchase gift cards for other retailers at the grocery store....