MSI Unveils New Workstation Laptop with Nvidia Quadro Graphics

The recently unveiled Workstation laptop by MSI has for sure caught the attention of all and hence has become a hot topic across all media. These MSI laptops are designed and created especially to cater to the needs of all CAD, CAM engineers and designers in the field of Multimedia and Entertainment who normally look for enough processing power even when they are on the move. Inspite of being ultra-sleek models, these laptops come fitted with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Thunderbolt 2 interface and an Nvidia Quadro Graphics card K2100M to make them efficient and at the same time very powerful.

The integrated Intel ThunderboltÔ2 technology found on these MSI laptops is a dual protocol Input/Output creation which enhances the machine’s transfer performance significantly which when compared to the USB 3.0 is nearly 4 times quicker. Ever imagined you can transfer ten high definition videos in just 3 minutes? Now you can with these laptops.   To make these devices write and read large videos and image files, MSI’s SuperRAID has 1 HDD storage space and 2 SSD slots. This is intended to help working professionals involved in checking, composing and editing files to a great extent that they feel comfortable doing their daily chores with ease. Since professionals work for long hours, MSI has also come up with a Cooler Boost 2 technology that speeds up the thermal cooling process while using the keyboard even if used for long.

The 3K IPS Panel possessing a high resolution of 2880x1620 along with broad viewing angle, you can expect a dream come true editing experience. Using these laptops editors are sure to enjoy their post-production editing while graphic designers are sure to witness pictures and videos in high saturation, in bright and perfect hues.  Using the MSI Matrix Display you can connect up to 2 external monitors and convert your device into a multi-tasking workstation. To make things even simpler for working professionals and to avoid memorizing various shortcuts pertaining to graphic design software, these devices have a MSI Shortcut Manager that is capable of combining various command keys on to a single key. Featuring an Ethernet LAN port, these devices weigh less than 2 kgs and come with a slim adaptor. Having gone through all the above mentioned features and tools, we can conclude that these work stations are not only user-friendly but also are very travel-friendly,  they are sleek yet powerful and efficient.

Sony Vaio Laptops turns into Tablets

Sony almost gave up on its VAIO about a year ago; however it is being revived with a bang now. The brand was originally sold off to Japan Industrial Partners, and is now back with Sony, and the company has decided to add another PC to the VAIO name. The VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas were originally designed in-house by the team at Sony, and the VAIO Z was the flagship brand of the company. This ultra notebook is designed to in such a way that users can flip the hinged back and transform the Sony laptops into a tablet.

The VAIO Z Canvas, on the other hand is a cheaper version that is a lot lighter, and has a keyboard that is detachable. The VAIO Z itself comes in two avatars, each featuring a 13.3-inch display, and powered by either an Intel i7 or an i5 processor. It has a strong aluminum carbon shell body, and the system can boot itself in 0.3 seconds flat. When you are constrained for working space you can simply twist the display to face downwards, and convert the laptop into a tablet. Although Sony prefers to call its flagship product a “monster PC” it does not draw that much power as one would imagine.

The machine can go on and on for close to 15.5 hours on a single charge, is what the company 

claims. This is by far the longest time for any VAIO, and is a feat indeed. The Z Canvas too is a “monster tablet” that is powered by an i7 processor, and features a 256-GB SSD with up to 16GB onboard memory. The Z Canvas too can transform itself, as it comes with a keyboard that is detachable. In case you don’t want to use the keyboard, you can always opt to use the stylus, as you would do with any other tablet.

While the VAIO laptops went on sale after Sony sold the brand to Japan Industrial Partners in 2013, the other devices VAIO Fit and VAIO Pro were all created while the brand was still in the procession of Sony. These new laptops come under the category of being the first products that were created and launched under the new ownership. The new owners did borrow the name from what VAIO had earlier – the VAIO Z11 that was launched back in 2012. The VAIO Z series released now indicate a new name that starts from scratch, hence Z is not followed by any numerals, denoting nothing – or Zero.

We love ebay, only till we get swindled by a man who claims to sell a laptop, but all he actually sells is a picture of it. If you are still wondering if people really are being cheated like this, hell yeah, they are.

So the story goes like this. A surfer guy named Paul Barrington, surfer by passion, sold the last of his surfing boards to buy an Apple MacBook for 300 Euros from eBay. Keeping in mind that this act of sacrifice was to kick start a business of his own as DJ, because of a lung condition that caused him breath troubles. A few days later, a box that either by size or weight had no chance of containing a laptop arrived at his doorstep.

Guess what? He did receive a MacBook, but printed over a paper. There definitely were laughs, but when asked about it to Mr.Barrington, he replied “I sold my pride and joy for a piece of paper.” As we all know, such instances aren’t new. There are many such incidents that have fooled many.

eBay felt sorry and promised to pay him back through the ‘eBay Money Back Guarantee. As much as the story seems to entertain us, a part does feel sorry for him.   

Malware is nothing but a malicious software or file that is created to creep into or perform redundant actions with objective to cause damage to a computer without its user’s knowledge or permission. It comprises of worms, rootkits, viruses, Trojan Horses, keyloggers, spyware and so on. The damage caused by these malware programs can range from simple displeasures like advertisements popping every now and then to some serious types that can lead to damages or invasions like malfunctioning of computers in a network, identity thefts and phishing.  In addition to these some malicious software even find out the user’s internet browsing habits and transmit the information to unknown third parties or advertisers. The above mentioned information would give you an idea about how these malware could come handy for cyber criminals, corrupt businesses, bullies and predators who are on a prowl to take undue advantage of a naïve web user. 
 

Thankfully there are various anti-virus programs available today and that too for free. Let us look at some of the best free malware protection software types below.

Microsoft Security Essentials is one such antivirus program that can be downloaded for free. It offers comprehensive protection to a computer on a real-time basis against spyware, viruses and various other types of malware. Once installed it runs in the background during computer use and checks for updates if any available on the web automatically. It also allows you to scan the computer manually, any time and offer the required protection.  

Avast free Anti Virus is another notable antivirus that is receiving accolades for its efficient performance. It is a multi-functional security system that is user-friendly and easily accessible too. With various tools and settings in place, this antivirus smartly scans the computer and quarantines the threats effectively.

Spybot search and destroy is a one-of-a-kind free malware protection software that can even detect a treachery spyware and get rid of it the moment it is found. The specialty of this program is that it can be used by an experienced computer professional as well as by a novice, alike with ease.

Comodo Firewall is also a distinguished firewall that can be availed for free. This fully featured anti-malware software not only informs you about the kind of threat you are about face but also guides you to make the best possible decision to tackle the issue. Its unique sandbox application enables safe removal of malware while lessening user input.