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LinkedIn is becoming a paradise for phishing attacks

 The so-called "Great Resignation" and LinkedIn’s frequent email notifications are creating the perfect environment for criminals looking to steal login information from unsuspecting victims, researchers have warned.  A report from cybersecurity experts Egress found cybercriminals have noticed the opportunity to steal identities with the help of Linkedin's email notifications, as the number of phishing emails impersonating the recruitment site has grown 232%In February 2022 alone.  The premise is simple: threat actors know that LinkedIn sends numerous email notifications almost every day: from “you’ve appeared in X searches this week,” to “your profile matches this job,” to anything else in between.  Everyone's used to LinkedIn's emails: They also know that with these emails being frequent, and with so many people in-between jobs (or searching for jobs), they might not be as careful with each and every message received. To top it off, these phishing emails often m...

Paramount Plus gears up to challenge Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max

If Netflix and Disney Plus are the big dogs of the streaming world, Paramount Plus is the terrier yapping at their heels.   As of February 16, the burgeoning streamer’s parent company, ViacomCBS, is re-branding to Paramount Global (or, more simply, Paramount) in an effort to generate more name recognition for the company’s centerpiece entertainment studio.  The announcement comes alongside a commitment to investing more than $6 billion in new streaming content over the next two years, with Paramount hoping its still-young streaming service will have surpassed 100 million subscribers by 2024.  Those numbers might seem like small change compared to Paramount Plus’ larger (and older) competitors – Netflix splashed $17 billion on programming last year, while Disney is targeting around 250 million subscribers for Disney Plus come the end of 2024 – but they are nonetheless a sign that Paramount has designs on disrupting the streaming market sooner rather than later.  ...

The next PS5 console exclusive is getting a free demo next week

Square Enix’s upcoming online action RPG Babylon’s Fall will be the next console exclusive to hit PlayStation, and it's getting a free demo on February 25 in the run-up to the game’s launch. Available on PS5 and PS4, the demo will allow you to explore the game’s opening area through multiple hours of story content, letting you get to grips with its basics and the many character types on offer.  You’ll be able to dig into the game solo or team up with three pals in four-player co-op. Plus, all saved data made during the trial (including progress and achievements) can be transferred to the full game after it launches, giving you a bit of a head start if you decide to pick it up Square Enix has also said anyone who signs into the game during its first season of content will automatically be given the game’s Premium Battle Pass for free. It’s unclear whether that applies to players of the demo, though, and there’s no word yet on how much the Battle Pass will retail for. . ...

Nvidia and AMD GPUs are getting easier to buy – is the nightmare finally over?

  If you’ve been trying – and failing – to buy a new graphics card recently, then the good news is that the nightmare might be finally over, with stock of AMD and Nvidia GPUs seemingly much more plentiful so far in 2022 – and that’s helped lower prices as well. The report by 3DCenter (and reported on by Wccftech), shows that the availability of many graphics cards is now the best it’s been since the start of 2021, and is continuing to improve. The stock situation looks particularly good with European retailers, who are getting more units in, which should hopefully make buying the GPUs easier. One of the worst side effects of the GPU shortage was that the low stocks and incredibly high demand meant that what GPUs were in stock were sold for prices that were hugely inflated compared to the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). So, if you did find a GPU in stock, you may still not have been able to buy it. The good news is that with the increased supply of GPUs, i...

20 tips and tricks for Windows 11

 Every new version of Windows is met with a mixture of excitement for the new features that have been added and a sense of trepidation for the changes involved. But something all Windows users can agree on is that they want the best and fastest experience possible.  So whether you're a Windows veteran who's getting used to the new look and feel of the operating system, or a first-time user of Windows, we have gathered an essential collection of tips and tricks you need to get the most out of Windows.  Some will let you stamp your mark on Windows 11 and make it your own, others will speed up the way you use the OS. But they all have one thing in common – they improve Windows in some way. You will notice that the Start button and icons in the taskbar are centered – this is not something that's to everyone's liking. If you would prefer the Start button to be in the left-hand corner as it always has been, right-click an empty section of the taskbar and select Taskbar settin...

Amazon primed to scoop up The Lord of the Rings video game rights

 The gaming and movie rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are going up for sale, leaving investors in Hollywood and beyond ready to scoop up one of the biggest-ever literary and media franchises.  As reported by Variety, film production company Saul Zaentz Co. is auctioning off an array of gaming, movie, merchandising, live event, and theme park rights to various works of J.R.R. Tolkien.  The holdings are projected to fetch close to $2 billion, with Amazon expected to be among those first in line to acquire them. Variety reports that Amazon will be looking to shore up its Middle-earth holdings as it prepares to release its new Tolkien TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.   https://evoke.ics.uci.edu/people/karen-tanenbaum/#comment-150027 https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comic/wielder-of-names-4-65/comment-page-87/#comment-420797 https://sketchfab.com/erickwilson https://pastebin.com/u/tejar37 https://ello.co/tejar37 https://www.wellnessliving...

Garmin reveals tough new Instinct 2 watch with potentially infinite battery life

  Garmin has unveiled its latest rugged multi-sports watch: the Instinct 2. The new watch is a follow-up to 2018's Garmin Instinct, and is now available in two case sizes: the original 45mm and a new, more compact 40mm model. The original Garmin Instinct Solar is one of our top-rated Garmin watches, largely thanks to its remarkable battery life, and the Instinct 2 is no different. It's available in both standard and solar versions, and with a regular dose of sunlight, the solar models can keep running indefinitely in smartwatch mode. The Instinct 2 is also packing new training tools, including a VO2 max function, which was widely requested by owners of the original watch.  Like the original Instinct, it's water resistant to 100 meters, making it suitable for splashes, rain or snow, showering, swimming, diving into water, snorkeling, and high-speed water sports. The watch also has a new look. Whereas most of Garmin's recent releases have been available in tasteful...