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Update Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Now to Patch a Critical Security Flaw

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:27:39 GMT

In a surprising admission, Apple says it’s sending out an update for iOS and iPadOS to fix vulnerabilities that hackers are actively abusing. According to Apple, the bugs allowed remote actors to “cause arbitrary code execution,” which is a serious issue. You should update your devices to iOS and iPadOS 14.4 as soon as possible.

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Sony's $2,500 Smartphone Is a Wild Attempt to Revolutionize Livestreaming

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:04:00 GMT

Sony aims to revolutionize livestreaming and broadcasting with the Xperia Pro, a $2,500 smartphone featuring a dedicated HDMI input and advanced mmWave 5G hardware. While far beyond the average person’s budget, the Xperia Pro could find a home among popular YouTubers, sportscasters, and news agencies with access to mmWave 5G.

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Plex's New 'Arcade' Feature Brings Retro Games to Your Media Center

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:43:00 GMT

Plex is already one of the best options to host your digital copies of movies, tv shows, music, and even photos. But it just picked up a new trick—gaming. You can now subscribe to the Plex Arcade service, which nets you 30 Atari games and the ability to add your own game ROMS and emulators to stream anywhere.

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'Babylon 5' Returns to HBO Max, And It Doesn't Look Like Garbage

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:44:08 GMT

One of the most underappreciated Sci-Fi series of the 90s was Babylon 5, a show filled with nuance, twisting plots, and some of the earliest CGI use in a television show. While it was on Amazon Prime, it was an inferior version of the show. Now it’s back on HBO Max, and finally, it looks good again.

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The 'Celeste' Sequel is Here and Free to Play in Your Browser

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:42:19 GMT

Fans of the original Celeste video game have something special to celebrate today: a new sequel, titled Celeste 2: Lani’s Trek that’s ready for you to play. It took developers Maddy Thorson and Noel Barry—along with composer Lena Raine—just three days to make and is now available to play for free in your browser or as a download.

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LEGO's VIDIYO Music Video App for Kids is Basically BrickTok

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:19:52 GMT

LEGO fans have been using the toys to make stop-motion animation for decades—there are even official sets and tools that lean into that. But now LEGO is hoping for more mainstream appeal with VIDIYO, a combination of toys and AR video that lets you create your own music videos. Or more likely, lots and lots of meme-filled shorts.

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Alexa Guard Plus Listens for Intruders (And Barks At Them)

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:36:54 GMT

By default, all Echo smart speakers include a feature called Alexa Guard, which can alert you to the sound of broken glass or smoke alarms. But the free Alexa Guard feels quite small now that Amazon is rolling out Alexa Guard Plus, a premium security service that gives you intruder alerts, hands-free access to emergency services, and barking sounds to scare off burglars.

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Wink Is Down Again, Hopefully For Good

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:27:00 GMT

Wink, the smart home hub company, is down. That includes cloud controls, voice assistant controls, and even Wink’s website and email support. It’s a pretty bad look for a company that mandated monthly fees just six months ago on the promise of stability. Maybe this time it will die for good, which would be better for everyone involved.

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How to Change the Default Search Engine on Chrome

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:23:05 GMT

Google develops the Chrome browser, but you don’t have to use Google’s search engine with it. You can choose from any number of search engines and make them the default. We’ll show you how to do it.

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Art on the Cheap: The Wacom One Drawing Tablet Now Works with Chromebooks

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:23:00 GMT

Chromebooks are great, but they do get the short end of the stick when it comes to accessories. The lack of installable drivers means that you can’t use much more than the basics, like flash drives, mice, and cameras. But Wacom has announced that its One tablet is the first graphics pad to work with ChromeOS natively, no drivers necessary.

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How to Force Outlook to Spellcheck Emails Before They’re Sent

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:24:09 GMT

If perfect spelling is not your area of expertise, professional-looking emails can be something of a minefield. Nobody wants their communications to have spelling errors left in, so let Microsoft Outlook help by automatically spellchecking emails before they’re sent.

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How to Reorder Watch Faces on Apple Watch

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:30:40 GMT

The watch face system on Apple Watch is quite intuitive, from adding watch faces to changing them with a swipe gesture. But what if you want to group watch faces together? Here’s how to reorder watch faces on Apple Watch.

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Tour the World with 12 Months of Virtual Museum Trips

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:56 GMT

If you’ve ever wanted to visit some of the world’s most famous museums, but never had the chance, now’s your opportunity! Many iconic museums are offering virtual tours and specially curated digital exhibits specifically for guests who can’t get there in person.

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Bash Functions and Local Variables

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:51 GMT

This article will demonstrate how local variables functions are used and created in Bash. Creating Bash functions allows you to make your code more structural, and local variables help with security and avoiding coding mistakes. Dive in!

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How to Install Apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:10 GMT

Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Store, which lets you download free or paid software from the internet. Here’s how to install apps from the Store.

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How to Stream ‘Parks and Recreation’

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:30:37 GMT

Parks and Recreation is one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms, with its ensemble of entertaining and appealing characters working in the local government of Pawnee, Indiana. Here’s how you can stream all seven seasons of this warm, funny comedy.

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How to Work With JSON in PHP

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:33 GMT

JSON is one of the most commonly used data serialization formats. It’s grown from its origins within JavaScript (JSON means JavaScript Object Notation) to become the format of choice for many web APIs and configuration systems.

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Worried About Security? Here's How to Pick a Good Android Phone

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:05 GMT

As we dump more and more private info on our phones, hackers are finding new ways to break in without ever learning your password. That’s why using an up-to-date secure phone is more important today than ever before. But how do you know that an Android phone is secure, and why are some phones more secure than others?

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What Is Windows Hello Sign-in on Windows 10?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

If you use Windows 10 with a machine with a built-in camera or fingerprint reader, you may encounter the term “Windows Hello” while setting up sign-in methods. But what does it mean? Let’s find out.

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Why You Should Delete Emails Instead of Archiving Them

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:40:00 GMT

We’ve all been trained to archive every email we get. After all, we have basically infinite storage, and we can just find all the emails we need with a quick search, right? Makes sense. But that’s a trap.