Garmin outage: Garmin likely paid ransom for decryptor of WastedLocker ransomware attack even though this would be against US sanctions
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Garmin outage: Garmin likely paid ransom for decryptor of WastedLocker ransomware attack even though this would be against US sanctions

With Garmin back up online many people probably don’t care how Garmin resolved WastedLocker ransomware attack that was carried out on their systems last week. However, BleepingComputer has received some key information about how Garmin got back online, and it could place Garmin in an awkward situation. BleepingComputer was the first company to confirm Garmin…

Creative BT-W3 Review Bluetooth Audio Transmitter for PS4. Switch & PC with aptX Low Latency and AptXHD
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Creative BT-W3 Review Bluetooth Audio Transmitter for PS4. Switch & PC with aptX Low Latency and AptXHD

If you wear a headset while gaming, wireless options are the way to go, avoiding long wires getting in your way. The problem is that some consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch, don’t natively support them. Then with Bluetooth, you introduce latency which can cause sounds to be out of sync with what is happening…

ASUS XG-C100C 10 Gbps Ethernet PCI-E Network Interface Card Review – Why so cheap?
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ASUS XG-C100C 10 Gbps Ethernet PCI-E Network Interface Card Review – Why so cheap?

The ASUS XG-C100C 10GbE nic has been around for a while now. Amazon had it for £99 back in 2017, the price hasn’t dropped much since then, you can pick it up for £80.99 currently, but at this price, it easily the cheapest 10Gbps Ethernet option on the market. If you don’t mind using used…

TCL 10 5G vs Realme X50 vs OnePlus Nord  Compared & Initial Impressions of the TCL
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TCL 10 5G vs Realme X50 vs OnePlus Nord Compared & Initial Impressions of the TCL

Back when I reviewed the TCL 10 Pro, I criticised it due to the strange choice of chipsets, placing a mid-range 4G SoC on the most expensive phone while using the new powerful 5G Snapdragon 765G on a lower-priced model. It looks like TCL may have realised this and the phone is already 12.5% cheaper…

Realme V5 vs Realme X50 – Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Snapdragon 765G AnTuTu Benchmarks
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Realme V5 vs Realme X50 – Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Snapdragon 765G AnTuTu Benchmarks

Realme have committed to only launch 5G phones in the Chinese market, and the launch of the MediaTek Dimensity 720 allows them to achieve this commitment while continuing to offer affordable phones. The Realme V5 is set to launch on the 3rd of August in China, introducing a new series of affordable 5G phones. The…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – Exynos 990 vs Snapdragon 865+ Geekbench Benchmarks Comparisons – New improved Exynos 990?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – Exynos 990 vs Snapdragon 865+ Geekbench Benchmarks Comparisons – New improved Exynos 990?

Samsung’s latest flagship is set to launch on the 5th of August, as always with most phone launches, especially Samsung; we already know most things about the phone through a variety of leaks. One of the persistent rumours is what chipset will be used. It currently looks almost certain that the phone will launch with…

Black Shark 3S launches tomorrow with Snapdragon 865+ & screen mirroring over USB 3.0 for console like gameplay
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Black Shark 3S launches tomorrow with Snapdragon 865+ & screen mirroring over USB 3.0 for console like gameplay

I recently reviewed the excellent Black Shark 3 and the massive Black Shark 3 Pro. Since then Qualcomm has updated their flagship chipset, launching the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ offering even more power than before. Subsequently, Asus and Lenovo launched their gaming phones based on the chipset. Not to be left out, Black Shark are…

SecureDrive SecureUSB BT Hardware Encrypted USB Flash Drive Review – Bluetooth controlled FIPS 140-2 Level 3 USB
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SecureDrive SecureUSB BT Hardware Encrypted USB Flash Drive Review – Bluetooth controlled FIPS 140-2 Level 3 USB

SecureDrive by SECUREDATA is a well-established company offering secure hardware encrypted data storage. In a world of increasing cybercrime and ransomware, GDPR, leaks, and government spying, it has never been more important to keep our data safe. Encrypting data has been around for years, but for it to be effective within a company, it needs…

TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS Review – An excellent affordable 10GbE 4-bay NAS
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TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS Review – An excellent affordable 10GbE 4-bay NAS

TerraMaster has quickly established themselves as a popular NAS brand providing an affordable alternative to the market leader Synology and outclassing many other brands in terms of features/performance/price.  In particular, for home and SOHO users, these NAS drives provide excellent value for money, and the new TerraMaster F4-422 is one of the most advanced none-enterprise…

Anker Summer Sale : eufy RoboVac 30C for £169.99 – Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 for £69.99
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Anker Summer Sale : eufy RoboVac 30C for £169.99 – Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 for £69.99

From today, Anker has a new range of summer deals going live which mostly includes the SoundCore and PowerCore range, but also the RoboVac 30C. Anker PowerCore III Fusion 5000 PD for £34.99 (brand new product) This is a brand new product so no actual discount but it is a two-port plug and power pack…

Garmin starts syncing data again – sort of – Garmin Connect & Activity Uploads working.
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Garmin starts syncing data again – sort of – Garmin Connect & Activity Uploads working.

It looks like Garmin is slowly getting back up and running. This morning I got a notification that an activity had synced. I excitedly opened up the Garmin Connect app, but disappointingly I was greeted with the usual sorry we are doing for maintenance message. However, more data was there than usual. Heart rate data…

How to upload Garmin activities to Strava while Garmin Connect Sync is down & will steps, sleep data, and challenges still count for badges?
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How to upload Garmin activities to Strava while Garmin Connect Sync is down & will steps, sleep data, and challenges still count for badges?

Like millions of others, I am affected by the disastrous situation Garmin is currently in. It is a PR nightmare for the company, and Garmin has no been dealing with the situation well. It is almost certainly a ransomware attack with multiple third parties confirming a $10m demand. Garmin has refused to state anything other…

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