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Comcast has announced its plans—which are already underway—to make Apple TV+ available to its Xfinity customers, complete with free trials and preview options. Peter Stern, Apple’s Vice President of Services, stated in the press release, “Apple TV+ offers the highest quality programming from the finest creators in the world… Our work with Comcast lights up that experience for tens of millions of new devices, and we are thrilled that so many Comcast customers have a compelling way to enjoy their new favorite shows on Apple TV+....

The exploit, dubbed CVE-2021-30869, affects both Mac and iPhone users, but Apple has quickly released respective patches to fix the problem. The bug wasn’t discovered by Apple, but rather by members of Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Project Zero teams, seeking to protect users from hackers and zero-day vulnerabilities. Apple has kept quiet about the flaw and not shared any details other than stating it allowed hackers “…to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges....

Genre: Drama Starring: Chadwick Hopson, Alexis Johnson, Landon Henneman Director: Isaac Halasima Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, George Dick Director: Jake Goldberger Motion Picture Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Eugene’s competed against some of the best high-school chess players in the country. This movie details the trials and setbacks Eugene faced as he worked to help his students understand what it truly means to be a king in all aspects of their lives....

The social media giant announced the plan on Tuesday. Birdwatch will now auto-generate a display name for participants when they join the security system. The aliases aren’t publicly associated with the contributor’s Twitter account. That means they can write and rate notes without worrying about anyone connecting it back to them. Twitter says that the new setup should help reduce bias by letting you focus on the content of the notes rather than the person writing them....

The reasons for this gap are legion, with tendrils stretching back hundreds of years, so fixing it is an overwhelming task. Thankfully, charitable groups such as Black Boys Code are trying to at least make a dent in the systemic issues at play here. The organization, founded in 2015 in Canada, just opened a brand new location in Chicago, the second USA-based branch. The inaugural event is the Black Boys Code Technology Summer Camp, a five-week program open to kids ages 13 to 15 that looks to increase digital literacy and problem-solving skills related to the technology industry....

Do I Need a Modem if I Have a Router? You don’t necessarily need a modem or an internet connection to communicate with other devices on a local area network (LAN). As long as you’re connected to a router’s wireless network, you can send data to printers, external drives, and other devices. The main difference between a modem and a router is the modem provides an internet signal. In contrast, the router broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to allow your devices to communicate wirelessly with the modem (and with each other)....

Can I Listen to Music on My Samsung Galaxy Watch? You can install the Spotify app on your Galaxy watch and use it to listen to music through your phone or a connected device like Bluetooth earbuds. The Spotify app can’t play music directly on a Galaxy watch through the built-in speaker without your phone, but you can do so if you use a workaround with the Spotify desktop app or web player....

Access is, however, a complex and powerful program and can pose a steep learning curve, especially for people who are unfamiliar with basic database concepts. Access is available as a stand-alone product or in the Office Professional suite. Access is also available as part of Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s subscription-based Office product. FileMaker Pro is part of the FileMaker platform, which includes: FileMaker Pro Advanced, which includes all the Pro features as well as a set of advanced development and customization toolsFileMaker Go, which allows iPhone and iPad users access to FileMaker custom appsWebDirect, which allows users to access FileMaker databases in a web browserFileMaker Server for more robust database hosting...

What Is a Shockproof Device? Shockproof devices usually feature a rubberized material around them meant to absorb the shock from unexpected impact. Some companies call such items drop-proof rather than shockproof. Before you purchase a shockproof hard drive, check the warranty to see what is meant by the designation and whether the company tests items after production. For shock-resistant phone cases, you need to check the item’s description to determine whether it’s supposed to survive a drop of three feet (one meter) or higher....

File Block Settings If you have certain file block settings enabled, you will not be able to open or edit older MS Office files. Checking these settings and changing them if necessary could resolve your issues. Repair a Damaged File If a file is corrupted, you might not be able to open it in Excel or Word. Using the Open and Repair tool could resolve this issue. Reset File Associations If someone changed the default file association for Word or Excel files, the program might not open as expected when you try to open a file....

What Is a Flipboard Storyboard? A Flipboard Storyboard is a curated mini-magazine on Flipboard that lets users create a smaller, more targeted content collection than a regular Flipboard magazine. How to Tell if You Have Access to Storyboards To get started setting up Storyboards, you’ll need to start in your account, just as you would to create a magazine. Storyboards uses a Flipboard tool called Curator Pro. However, it’s important to note that not everyone has access to Curator Pro....

The Fongo service is interesting because, unlike most Wi-Fi calling apps, you can use this one only if you’re based in Canada. Also, although you can get an unlimited number of texts and calls to your Fongo number, you can call and text for free only if you message another Canadian number or another Fongo user. Non-Canadian residents can get the premium Fongo World. More Information on Fongo Some VoIP services let you call others for free only if they also use the same service; WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype are examples....

How Frame Relay Works Frame relay supports multiplexing of traffic from multiple connections over a shared physical link. It uses hardware components, including frame routers, bridges, and switches, to package data into individual frame-relay messages. Each connection uses a 10-bit data-link connection identifier (DLCI) for unique channel addressing. There are two connection types. Permanent virtual circuits (PVC) is for persistent connections that must be maintained for long periods, even if no data is actively transferred....

Google Play has had its share of problems with malware, app cloning, and scams, which is why the company has begun taking steps to improve developer account security. Starting today, developers will be able to verify their contact details and account type (personal or business), with verification becoming mandatory if those details are changed. In August, new developer accounts will be required to verify their credentials and will need to go through a two-step verification process....

The company announced via a blog post that it has begun rolling out a major update to Gmail, aimed at Workspace, G Suite, and Business users. The update includes several useful additions, most visual in nature and intended to provide a more seamless experience, according to the post. A brand new right-click menu allows users to easily view a recipient’s full name, email, and other useful information. You can even edit this data on the fly using that same contextual menu....

YouTuber GadgetsBoy discovered the problem while trying to see how long the new camera could record on its highest settings. Turns out that’s about 20 minutes, though that might also be circumstantial. According to a statement from GoPro given to Digital Camera World, airflow could be a big factor in preventing or delaying a shutdown. GoPro has stated that, yes, the Hero10 Black can overheat, but being outdoors and moving should help....

How Does Fitbit Track Steps? Fitbit uses a 3-axis accelerometer along with a step counting algorithm to keep track of your movements. When worn on your body, the accelerometer converts your physical movements into digital measurements. By analyzing these digital measurements, your Fitbit can provide surprisingly accurate information about the patterns and intensity of your workouts, including: The number of steps taken.The distance traveled.The number of calories burned.The intensity of the workout....

How Much Data Does Netflix Use? The amount of data Netflix uses depends on the picture quality you use. Here are the values on the highest quality setting. Standard-definition streams: Uses about 1 GB per hour. High-definition streams: Uses around 3 GB per hour. Ultra high-definition streams: Includes 4K video; uses approximately 7 GB per hour. How to Control How Much Data Netflix Uses on the Web If you’re worried about Netflix eating up your data, you can control the quality of the videos you stream....

How to Create a Hyperlink in PDF Files Most PDF editing apps or programs, such as Adobe Acrobat or Drawboard PDF, have the ability to add a hyperlink to PDF files. In almost all cases, the process for adding a hyperlink is the same and requires you to select your target text or image within the PDF file, then select the appropriate Edit > Link > Add menu options. You can also add a hyperlink to a PDF file by creating a new project with a link in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and saving the file as a PDF instead of its default file format....

How to Turn off the Pop-Up Blocker on iPhone and iPad Safari’s built-in pop-up blocker is a welcome feature in iOS. By default, your iOS devices prevent web pages from opening pop-ups, but you can turn off the pop-up blocker on iPhone and iPad with just a few taps. Unfortunately, you can’t specify a list of approved websites for which Safari can turn off the pop-up blocker as needed; it’s an all-or-nothing proposition in which the pop-up blocker is either on or off entirely....