You can now order the rack-mountable Mac Pro

In brief: Apple’s very expensive Mac Pro launched last month, and now the rack-mountable version of the computer designed for server rack setups is available to order.

Starting at $6,499, this rack-mounted Mac Pro is $500 more expensive than the tower version, despite featuring the same internal hardware and specs. You do get a set of stainless

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The complete CompTIA Certification bundle is 99% off for a limited time

The need for IT consultants and technicians continues to grow. There are plenty of certifications to choose from, but few carry as much weight as CompTIA’s. The Complete CompTIA Certification Training Bundle will give the necessary boost to your resume, and it's on sale for a limited time.

The ultimate goal is to get you one step closer to a career in IT with over 200 hours of training prep geared toward getting you ready for CompTIA's most popular certification exams. The full bundle is currently


Toyota is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles that could stall while being driven

What just happened? Do you own a Toyota or a Lexus? If so, it might be one of the near 700,000 vehicles being recalled in the US due to a faulty fuel pump that could cause engine failure. Toyota said that if one of these vehicles stalls while driving at high speeds, it may increase the likelihood of an accident.

The recall covers 2018-2019 model year Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 35

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Glorious PC Gaming Race's Model D mouse is now available

Why it matters: Glorious PC Gaming Race, the fantastically named accessory manufacturer, has made its well-priced Glorious Model D mouse available. Featuring a honeycomb design, the mouse is incredibly light, weighing just 68 grams, while remaining ultra-durable, according to the company.

We’ve already seen accessories such as the Glorious Modular Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and Glorious Model O mouse from the company. Like the latter product, the Model D has an outer shell covered in holes to reduce weight. GPCGR says it

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Amazon has lifted its FedEx ban for third-party sellers

In context: Amazon made a somewhat controversial decision prior to the holidays when it banned its third-party sellers from using FedEx Ground and Home (Air was still usable) to deliver their products. Though FedEx insists the ban had a "minuscule" impact on its business, the timing was decidedly inconvenient. The holidays are easily the most crucial time for product sales and shipments, and thus, they're quite important for companies like FedEx.

Amazon's decision didn't come entirely out of the blue,

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The Razer DeathAdder V2 and Basilisk V2 gaming mice feature a 20,000 DPI sensor and optical switches

In brief: Razer's refresh of its popular DeathAdder and Basilisk gaming mice could prove to be a boon for casual and competitive FPS players alike, with lightweight bodies, faster internals, and added customization.

Razer DeathAdder V2

Given that its predecessor, the DeathAdder Elite , is one of the best gaming mice out there, the DeathAdder V2 needs to bring a lot to the table to surpass the original's appeal. Thankfully, the new model features plenty of improvements, including Razer's latest Focus+

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More Galaxy S20+ details leak: 120Hz screen, in-display scanner, no headphone jack

Highly anticipated: It’s less than a month until Samsung reveals its next flagship handsets, which we now know will be called the Galaxy S20 series, rather than the S11. As is always the case in the run-up to new phone releases, details are arriving thick and fast, and the latest involves the Galaxy S20+.

We’ve already seen leaked images of the Galaxy S20+ that show off its quad-camera array. Now, XDA developers has

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Microsoft issues fix for critical Windows flaw disclosed by the NSA

What just happened? Few things are more terrifying than receiving a warning from the National Security Agency (NSA), and that's exactly what happened to Microsoft yesterday. The intelligence organization discovered a severe flaw in Windows, and instead of harnessing that knowledge to further their own goals, the NSA's programmers disclosed it directly to Microsoft.

According to security news site KrebsonSecurity, the flaw in question resides in crypt32.dll, a Windows module that handles "certificate and cryptographic messaging functions in the CryptoAPI.


SensorTower: Mobile gamers spent $61.7 billion in 2019, Disney+ reached 30 million downloads in the US

The big picture: There's been enough appetite in the mobile streaming and gaming markets to drive growth on both fronts. Looking back at 2019, consumers spent $61.7 billion on mobile games, and rushed in to sign up for Disney+, spending almost $97 million on the service in the two months since its launch. Meanwhile, TikTok propelled itself to become the second most downloaded app of the year.

The latest numbers for Q4 2019 from SensorTower are

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Senator asks the FTC to investigate AdBlock for alleged privacy law violation

In context: Advertisements are how many websites stay afloat these days, but many users have opted to avoid seeing them entirely by installing ad-blocking browser extensions, like AdBlock or AdBlock Plus. However, even those add-ons don't always do what they promise to. AdBlock Plus, in particular, has drawn criticism in the past for its "Acceptable Ads" program.

The Acceptable Ads program's stated goal is to improve the quality of advertising throughout the web. It aims to do this by laying

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