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How Game Account Hackers Turn a Profit

Game account hacking is nothing new. As long as people have had online game accounts, there have been others keen to crack their security and get into it. Did you know, however, that people can actually turn a profit from hacking game accounts? This makes game hacking more than just a malicious way to steal others’ accounts; it’s potentially a way to turn a large profit! How Can Hackers Make Money? This may seem a little weird: after all, why would people care about an in-game account? Surely anyone who owns a copy of the game already has… Read more

Are You Waiting to Buy a Foldable Phone?

If you regularly browse the technology news, you’ll see that foldable phones are all over the place. Every phone manufacturer is either working on one or releasing one it seems. But is this really what consumers are looking for? Are they waiting for foldable phones to be released so that they can get one for themselves? Are you waiting to buy a foldable phone? Our Opinion While Alex likes the idea, especially in that “it solves the awkward tablet problem (all the portability of a computer with all the features of a phone),” he doesn’t have a pressing… Read more

Tom Bihn Road Buddy 60L duffel bag review

REVIEW – Tom Bihn bags are awesome. They ooze quality, made in USA, and are really durable. How durable? Read about the time I got hit by a car. I was excited to get the chance to review something bigger, without getting hit by a car.

What is it?

The Road Buddy is a 60 liter-sized duffle bag that looks as good as it works.

Hardware specs

  • U.S. high tenacity 1050 denier ballistic nylon exterior
  • 210 denier 2×2 Ballistic nylon lining
  • #10 YKK Coil Zippers
  • Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components
  • Made in USA with fabric from Korea / Japan / U.S.A.
  • 100% finished seams
  • Dimensions: 26″ (w) x 14″ (h) x 12″ (d) / 660 (w) x 355 (h) x 305 (d) mm
  • 1050d high tenacity ballistic nylon: 2 lb, 14 oz / 1310 g
  • Volume: 60 liters / 3700 cubic inches
  • Total O-rings: 12 (4 in the main compartment, 2 in the inside-flap zippered mesh pocket, 1 in the left side compartment, 1 in the right side compartment, 2 in the left exterior pocket, 2 in the right side mesh exterior pocket)

What comes with the bag?

A very nice shoulder strap comes with the bag. The pad feels grippy and durable, and the strap itself feels very similar to seatbelt material.

I found this collection of cord and plastic. What is it? They’re zipper pulls! Very easy to assemble.

Design and features

Here’s a shot of the duffle with the shoulder strap removed.

There are loops on the bottom (and sides) for external lash straps. Two straps come with the duffel. Strap on a camera tripod, blanket, sleeping pad, you name it!

The main handle is also nicely detailed. Two metal snaps keep the two halves together, and the thickly-padded wrap keeps its shape even when released.

The end pockets are slightly different from each other. They both have single zippered pouches but one end is made of mesh.

Another slight difference is found on the inside. Both are roomy but one has an attachment for a Tom Bihn key strap.  One is included.

The main compartment is roomy. I was able to pack 34 t-shirts without difficulty. Under the flap is yet another mesh pocket.

On the ends of the interior compartment are two divided pouches on each side for a total of four.

What I like

  • Premium materials
  • Beefy zippers
  • Made in USA
  • Lifetime guarantee

What needs to be improved

  • Nothing

Final thoughts

If you want the best, look no further. Just be prepared to pay for quality.

Price: $200
Where to buy: Tom Bihn.
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Tom Bihn.

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Tom Bihn Road Buddy 60L duffel bag review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Parts for a Gaming PC

At a time when video card prices keep going up, it’s important to know how to best spend your money. People that work in marketing are certainly doing their jobs well, impressing with big numbers, cool designs, press articles and so on. You might be tempted to get that “deal” on 32GB of RAM that runs at 3600MHz just because those numbers look impressive. But that won’t boost your game FPS as much as you might think. In fact, the improvement is usually so small, it’s basically wasted money. Just because you are building a high-end gaming PC doesn’t mean you… Read more

Protect your new Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphone with one of these cases

NEWS – Last week I shared with you that I pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S10+ as soon as I could. I haven’t been this excited to get a new phone in a long time. I am even planning to take a vacation day next Friday when it is supposed to be delivered. Hey, it’s a good excuse to burn a vacation day so don’t judge me 😉

When most of us shell out a considerable amount of cash to buy a new phone, we want to keep it looking new for as long as we can. The main way we can do that is to protect it with a case. So here are a few Samsung Galaxy S10 series case options to consider if you’re getting a new S10 too.

Otterbox Galaxy S10 Series Cases

If your nickname is fumble fingers, you know you are going to need a case that will protect your phone from more than everyday wear and tear. You’re going to need a case from the Otterbox Symmetry and Commuter series to protect from from an occasional drop.

  • Symmetry Series – slim protection in a stylish case with a variety of color and graphic options.
  • Pursuit Series – the toughest, thinnest OtterBox case – protects against dust, dirt and snow, available for Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+.
  • Defender Series – protects from everyday bumps and fumbles while port covers help keep out dust and debris.
  • Defender Series Pro – offers an anti-microbial material that protects against common germs while offering the same drop and port protection as Defender Series.
  • Commuter Series – offers an updated design that delivers added grip on the slipcover.
  • Alpha Glass – a shatter-resistant and scratch-proof design keeps the Galaxy S10e display safe from front-facing drops in the parking lot or keys in your bag. Alpha Glass screen protectors are compatible with OtterBox cases.
  • Strada Series – folio style case that provides slots for cash and credit cards.

Head over to otterbox.com to see their full S10 series line up. Case prices range from $39.95 up to $69.95.

Grip2U Cases

I haven’t gotten into the whole PopSocket craze and if you haven’t either, but wouldn’t mind having some extra help holding on to your phone, the Grip2U cases feature a wide silicone band that your fingers can slide under for extra grip. The cases are available in black or clear and are only $29.99. You can check them out at preventthedrop.com

Gear4 Cases

My favorite case out of the ones I’ve shown you here is the Gear4 case because you can buy Chelsea design packs for it. The packs are interchangeable design panels that will let you change up your style without buying a brand new case. The packs are available in a variety of different patterns and artwork and are compatible with the clear Gear4 case. Each pack comes with 4 different panels for $14.99. The clear case is priced at $39.99. You can read more about them over at gear4.com

If none of these cases are appealing to you, never fear because there are a bazillion other Samsung Galaxy S10 series cases to choose from. Just head over to Amazon and have fun browsing.

Speck Cases

Speck has some interesting cases for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series that I’d like to check out. I especially like their Presidio Grip case which is available in several color combos including the one you see here. Is it just me or are you also getting a Star Wars vibe with this case? Regardless, these cases offer some extra grip with raised rubber strips and they have a raised bezel to protect the S10 and S10+’s curved display. The Presidio Grip is priced at $44.95 and is available now from Speck. Some models are also available on Amazon.

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