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Conquer Mobile Gaming With Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3, Now Down to $370

Grab our pick for the best Android mobile gaming tablet out there for less than full price.

Gaming tablets have come a long way and Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 is proof. With a high-refresh display, powerful processor and cooling tech borrowed from laptops, it’s built for serious mobile play and earned a spot on our best tablets roundup, as well as an Editors’ Choice award.

Whether you’re grinding through a campaign or streaming your favorite titles, this Android tablet is designed to keep up, and right now Lenovo is offering the Legion Tab Gen 3 for just $370 when you use coupon code EXTRAFIVE at checkout. That’s a $180 discount off its $550 list price — but we’re not sure how long this deal will last, so act soon.

The Legion Tab Gen 3 features an 8.8-inch PureSight display with a 165Hz refresh rate, 2.5K resolution and HDR10 support — ideal for fast-paced gaming and vivid visuals. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, making it one of the most capable Android tablets on the market.

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Lenovo’s ColdFront cooling system keeps the tablet cool during extended play, the 6,550mAh battery supports rapid charging with the included 65W adapter and the folio case adds protection and portability. You’ll also get stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, haptic feedback and Legion Space software for game management. The tablet supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 and integrates with the Legion ecosystem for seamless content sharing across devices.

In his review, CNET’s Jason Cockerham noted that, “After spending several weeks with one, I can say it’s a pretty awesome little tablet and it’s won me over enough to earn an Editors’ Choice award» and «Overall, I’m smitten with the Legion Tab Gen 3. This is the perfect mobile device for gaming. It’s small enough to fit comfortably in my backpack and my favorite mobile controller, but powerful enough to play anything I want. The screen is gorgeous, and the battery gives me plenty of playtime. Plus, there are some useful accessories bundled in the box.»

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Why this deal matters

This is one of the few gaming tablets that delivers true console-level performance and it’s backed by Lenovo’s Legion ecosystem for seamless integration with monitors, headsets and laptops. With a high-refresh display, advanced cooling and premium specs, the Legion Tab Gen 3 is a smart buy for mobile gamers who want power and portability. And with a massive $180 discount, this is a great time to grab one.

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You Probably Have a Better Password Than The Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake

Following the infamous jewel heist, reports show the museum’s security and password habits were atrocious.

Is your password easily guessable? Is it, oh, I don’t know, maybe the name of the world-famous Paris museum you’re trying to protect?

The brazen theft of more than $100 million in jewels from the world-famous Louvre on Oct. 19 captured the world’s attention, for obvious reasons. As of Wednesday, French police have arrested seven suspects, but the jewels have not yet been recovered. Now reports show the Louvre has had security issues in the past, including one that wouldn’t pass the most basic cybersecurity test: The museum’s name itself, Louvre, may have been one of its passwords.

The French newspaper Libération reports that the French cybersecurity agency ANSSI audited the Louvre’s security in 2014 and 2015. The museum failed badly.

One part of the audit described unguarded rooftop access. That’s somewhat relevant today, since thieves reportedly used a truck-mounted electric ladder to reach a balcony and cut through window glass. Not quite the roof, but apparently equally unguarded.

The audit also said the museum’s security software at the time was running on Windows Server 2003, which was set to lose support from Microsoft at that time, more than a decade ago.

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The Louvre’s password was once ‘Louvre’

One of the most significant flaws in the Louvre’s cybersecurity was lazy password use. «Louvre» appeared to be the password to access the museum’s video surveillance. One computer login password was «Thales,» the name of the software developer, which we’re guessing was visible on the login screen.

A representative for the Louvre didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

While Libération’s investigation indicated that many of the same problems remain, we don’t know which issues the Louvre staff corrected in the decade since the audit. Perhaps the Louvre’s current password is L0uvr31500$$ now or something even tougher to guess. M0n@ L1$@, maybe?

Now is an excellent time to update your own passwords

If the Louvre report wasn’t enough incentive, it’s essential to give your own passwords a check ahead of the holidays, when many people increase their online shopping time.

CNET’s latest survey shows that nearly half of Americans engage in risky password habits. US adults don’t shy away from using personal information as a part of their passwords. Fifteen percent include birthdays or anniversaries, 14% include a pet’s name and 11% use part of the user’s own name or a family member’s name.

You can improve passwords with a few simple steps, or use a password manager that can generate strong passwords and keep them organized. When creating passwords, keep a few essential points in mind.

Don’t use your name or any identifying information as part of your password.
Use passwords that include upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
Update your passwords if you become aware of a data breach affecting services you use.
Don’t leave any unencrypted notes revealing your password lying around.

Remember, today’s passwords aren’t just on your phone and computer, but also on potentially vulnerable devices like Wi-Fi routers, security systems and more.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Nov. 6, #409

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 6, No. 409.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a bit tricky. If you went to the University of Kentucky, you can celebrate the purple group, but it was a stumper for me. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Toss it!

Green group hint: Take off with the pigskin.

Blue group hint: Are you in a league?

Purple group hint: Pro Wildcats.