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Get this super popular $300 desk chair for just $100 right now
I spend way too many hours in my desk chair every day, which gave me all kinds of aches and pains when I used to have a poor quality chair. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your desk chair but can’t stomach the prices, here’s an opportunity worth jumping on. Right now, Staples is selling the Hyken ergonomic desk chair for just $100. That’s a MASSIVE sale, a whopping 66 percent off its original price tag of $300. No other chair in this range is going to be this good. It has all the core features you’d expect in a proper task chair, including headrest, armrests, swivel-tilt mechanisms, reclining, and height adjustments. But it has some extras that push it above other options, like lumbar support, tension knob, adjustments for the headrest and armrests, tilt lock, and mesh for the back and seat. This is a Reddit favorite and often recommended across various subreddits relating to office work and ergonomics. It’s also regularly recommended by my PCWorld colleague Alaina Yee. The Hyken is popular for good reason, as few other chairs offer better bang for your buck. Available in black, red, and gray, it’s a versatile winner. Don’t sleep on this awesome deal. Get the Hyken ergonomic task chair for just $100 at Staples while you can! Your back will thank you. Save $200 on this popular mesh ergonomic office chairBuy now at Staples

Dublin's Croke Park to host historic NFL fixture
The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed a first regular season fixture in Ireland.

Smith joins Root on 36 Test centuries as Australia dominate
Steve Smith hits his 36th Test century as Australia dominate Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Galle.

Jordan starts as Scotland make three changes for Ireland
Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start as Scotland make three changes for Sunday's visit of Ireland.

'Once in a lifetime moment' - Sessegnon twins ready to face one another in FA Cup
Twins Steven and Ryan Sessegnon could face one another in the FA Cup on Saturday when League One Wigan host Premier League Fulham.

Man City to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarters
Manchester City will face Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, while Arsenal are drawn against Real Madrid.

Ransomware attacks hold your files hostage. These tools can free them
If your laptop or PC has been infected by ransomware, i.e. a blackmail virus, you’ll receive a message asking you to pay a ransom. You’ll feel like your in the the hot seat, but that’s the whole point. The criminal will crank up the pressure by threatening to destroy the encrypted data forever in a few days or publish it on the internet. If ever find yourself in this kind of situation, then your antivirus has failed. (You are running antivirus, right?) In order to decrypt those files without paying the criminals money, you need to know which ransomware has your data. The ID Ransomware and No More Ransom services, among others, can help with this. ID Ransomware: With ID Ransomware, there’s an upload button for encrypted files. You can also enter the blackmailer’s email address. The service uses this data to identify the blackmail virus behind the attack. It already knows 1,150 malware samples. However, it does not give out more than the name of the blackmail virus. You can enter the name together with the term “decryption tool” in Google and hopefully you will receive a tool with which you can decrypt your data. No More Ransom: This service not only helps to identify the exact ransomware virus, but also offers the right encryption tool–if there is one. You’ll want to click on “Crypto Sheriff” on the website. This is where you can upload two encrypted files and enter information about the ransom note. Clicking on “Start Search” will provide you with a decryption tool in the best case scenario. Norton 360 Deluxe Read our review Generally speaking, there is a suitable decryption tool for many ransomware viruses. However, usually not for the malware currently circulating. This is because it takes some time for security researchers to crack the code or for the criminals to publish the master key. If you cannot find a decryption tool in an emergency, you should still keep the encrypted files. A few months later, there may be a program that you can use to access them again. What’s more, an up-to-date backup is still the best defense against ransomware. Make sure you store the backup separately from the PC. Further reading: Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on