Computers stories - Page 2

Game preview: The Quarry (PC)
Mon, 30th May 2022
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On playing a bit of The Quarry, I began to understand why the game has got its own release rather than just being part of The Dark Pictures Anthology.

Ingram Micro NZ bolsters MSI product range with new offerings
Fri, 27th May 2022
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The inclusion of MSI Mobile Workstation and Business & Productivity laptops rounds out the MSI product portfolio.

Dynabook refreshes Portégé X30L series with the Portégé X30L-K
Thu, 26th May 2022
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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hardware
The new model contains hybrid-architecture Intel 12th Gen Core P-Series 28W processor options, Wi-Fi 6E, along with Intel Iris Xe graphics.

Hands-on review: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WIFI motherboard
Mon, 16th May 2022
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It’s all change with Intel’s 12th generation CPUs. We have a new chipset in the 600-series, a new socket with the LGA 1700, and new DDR5 memory.

Hands-on review: Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless and Aerox 5 gaming mice
Thu, 5th May 2022
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gaming
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cybersecurity
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reviews
Steelseries offered two interesting mice for review, the Aerox 9 Wireless, aimed at MMO/MOBA players, and the Aerox 5, a wired mouse for multi-genre use.

Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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microsoft teams
Australian e-waste is causing devastating environmental impact, with only 1% of TVs and 10% of PCs being recycled.

Hands-on review: 32GB PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 6000MHz DDR5 memory kit
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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PNY’s XLR8 Gaming MAKO DDR5 memory modules are designed to get the most out of systems based on Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs.

Hands-on review: Intel Core i7-12700 CPU
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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technology gifts
Intel's Core i7-12700 offers performance at a lower price than the pricey Core i9 for users not interested in overclocking.

COLORFUL launches GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Series Graphics Cards
Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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hardware
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graphics
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nvidia
PC component manufacturer, Colorful Technology, has launched its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti series of graphics cards.

Game review: Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (PC)
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
The ever-expanding Serious Sam first-person shooter franchise gets another entry with Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem.

Hands-on review: 128GB PNY Elite-X microSDXC Flash Card
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
PNY continues to liven up its product range with the Elite-X microSD card. We were sent the 128GB version to check out.

Hands-on review: WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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gaming
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Western Digital has released a fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe solid-state drive for the more budget-conscious regular user with the WD Blue SN570.

Lenovo announces new additions to Thinkpad portfolio
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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In the latest addition to the Thinkpad portfolio, Lenovo has announced the X13 and X13 Yoga Gen 3, plus refreshed third-generation ThinkPad L series laptops.

Hands-on review: Norton360 for Gamers
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
Norton360 for Gamers: Is the premium subscription worth the price? This review covers its features, performance, and value for money.

Game review: OlliOlli World (PC)
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
OlliOlli World is a visually stunning skateboarding game that combines retro gameplay with a unique art style.

Game preview: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (PC)
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
We were fortunate to get access to a hands-on preview of 2K Games’ upcoming Borderlands spin-off, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

PNY launches XLR8 gaming DDR5 memory in Australia and New Zealand
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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memory
PNY Technologies is making a push into local markets by launching its XLR8 Gaming and Performance DDR5 Desktop Memory into Australia and New Zealand.

Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.

Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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technology gifts
Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.

Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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creative technologies
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.

What is network optimisation and why is it so important?
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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bi
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big data
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network infrastructure
Network optimization is crucial for businesses in the digital age, enhancing security, productivity, and customer experience.

PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ssd storage
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announcements
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sony
PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.

Hands-on review: Twelve South StayGo Mini USB Hub
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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gaming
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technology gifts
Twelve South's mini USB hub offers a clutter-free workspace solution, connecting all peripherals to one neat hub.

Hands-on review: Satechi Trio Wireless Charger & Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Satechi's Trio Wireless Charging Pad and Slim X3 Bluetooth Keyboard offer sleek and efficient solutions for charging and working with multiple devices.