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In a blog published on Tuesday, the social network said it is looking for users to apply to test the two new features. Android and iOS users can apply to try out Ticketed Spaces, while only iOS users can apply to test out the Super Follows feature. Both features are designed to help users make money off of the platform. “We want to help make Twitter not just a fun place to engage your audience, but a place where you can earn money driving great conversations—whether you’re just starting out or have already built a following,” Twitter wrote in its blog post....

Rideshares like Uber are incredibly commonplace and convenient for many, but they can also be dangerous for both riders and drivers. It’s something Uber (as well as other companies) has been working to address over the years. Now the company has taken another incremental step with an update to its in-app Safety Toolkit. The feature has been adjusted so that tapping the safety shield icon during a ride will pull up a menu full of large, easily-identifiable icons representing your different options....

About FileVault FileVault is a disk-encryption program on Mac computers. With it, you can encrypt folders and protect them with a password. Individual files and folders in an encrypted FileVault image are locked away and cannot be accessed using Time Machine. However, Apple provides another application that can access FileVault data: the Finder. This isn’t a backdoor that allows just anyone to access encrypted files. You still need to know the user account password to gain access to the files, but it provides a way to restore a single file or group of files without having to perform a complete restore from the Time Machine backup....

The Pros and Cons of Apple Lockdown Mode In security, there is always a trade-off between offering protection and taking away so many features that your device is no longer useful. That’s certainly true of Apple Lockdown Mode. When enabled, here’s what Lockdown Mode does to secure an iPhone or iPad: FaceTime: All FaceTime calls will be blocked except for those coming from people you have called in the past. Messages: All attachments except images, links, and other shared content is blocked in Apple’s built-in texting app....

What Can a Smart Plug Do? A smart plug transforms even “dumb” devices into a part of your smart home network, giving you greater control and customizable options just by plugging the device in. Table lamps, the clothes iron, and even the coffee maker get an IQ upgrade with smart plugs. For the most features and best reliability, stick with smart plugs that connect to Wi-Fi either directly or using a bridge or dongle that plugs into your router....

On July 16, 1982, a new local area network connected all of the development machines in the Microsoft offices. Called the MILAN, this system brought a new, improved email system to the company. As in today’s businesses, email addresses were assigned by name, with Bill’s being billg. This username later developed into his old email address; however, the address is no longer valid. After leaving Microsoft, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda (now ex-wife) went on to found and co-chair the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation....

Offline restore is almost always an added cost, charged only if and when you might need to use the feature. Backblaze is one example of an online backup service that supports offline restore. Why Should I Use Offline Restore? Restoring files back to your computer from your online backup account can take a long time if the files are large, your internet connection is slow, or you have lots of data....

Overall Findings Choosing between a wired and wireless network depends mainly on how serious you are as a gamer. If you require speed and consistent, reliable connections, then you will almost certainly need a wired broadband connection. If you prefer convenience and would like to minimize clutter, or if you want to be able to play from anywhere within your home, then a decent wireless connection will do fine. Wired Video Game Networks Although most homes have wireless internet networks, wireless networks aren’t as reliable as traditional wired setups....

A device may also receive a Code 10 error if a driver generates an error that Device Manager doesn’t understand. In other words, a Code 10 error can sometimes be a very generic message indicating some kind of unspecified driver or hardware problem. The Code 10 error could apply to any hardware device in Device Manager, though most Code 10 errors appear on USB and audio devices. The Code 10 Error The Code 10 error will almost always display in the following way: Details on Device Manager error codes like Code 10 are available in the Device Status area in the device’s properties....

We’ve been able to use these sites to find full-length, 100 percent legal and free horror movies like The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Children of the Corn, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, After.Life, and Axe Giant: The Wrath Of Paul Bunyan. Most of these sites work through a free movie app as well, and have films in other genres like comedy, drama, and action....

The following are some of the best free word games you can play online with your laptop or your mobile phone. There are three difficulty levels to choose from, and the clues aren’t overly simple even on the easiest level. Your efforts are timed, so you’ll feel the pressure to finish the puzzle in record time. Scramble Words is an addictive game that provides you with a row of letters at the bottom....

“That’s kind of cool,” electronic musician NeuM told Lifewire via forum message. “A way for budding DJ’s to put on their own shows.” Live and Direct Live radio has two things going for it. You have to listen at the same time as everyone else, which makes it an event; you have to tune in or miss it (or tape it). The other is that the DJs are making the selections....

Google explained the six new mobile features and an Android Auto update in a blog post published on Tuesday. The updates include an earthquake alert system that warns users seconds before an earthquake hits, the ability to star important messages so you can find them easily later on, contextual Emoji Kitchen suggestions for the perfect emoji combination, and the ability to access your apps using the Google voice assistant. Google also is adding end-to-end encryption in messages....

The tech giant has announced an exclusive team up with Prince William, grandson of the actual Queen of England, via a company blog post. The Prince will narrate an episode of Time to Walk, the popular Apple Watch audio experience that encourages smartwatch owners to stay active. During the 40 minute episode, His Royal Highness leads Apple Watch owners on a long walk as he discusses his life and the importance of physical fitness....

Overview of Automatic Print Email Here’s what Automatic Print Email can do: Checks multiple POP email accounts for new mail and prints messages right away. Filters for the sender, subject, recipient, and message size. Different types of mail can be sent to different printers. Prints attached files in addition to message text, using the file type’s default application. For PDF and TIFF files, prints multiple pages per sheet. Can be run as a Windows service in the background....

What the Arkham City GOTY Edition Comes With It includes the full original Batman: Arkham City game, plus Catwoman, along with the Nightwing Bundle, Robin Bundle, Challenge Map Pack, and most of the extra character skins released for the game. It also features the brand new Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC missions. The game comes on two discs. One is the game disc you play off of, and the other holds the DLC and lets you install the DLC to your Xbox hard drive....

If you’re looking to do some desktop publishing of your own, but you don’t want to go all-in on an expensive commercial piece of software, there are great options available on the Mac for free. Pages comes with a selection of templates that help you create professional looking documents easy and in a short period of time. You can also work from a blank page, add fonts, personalize text styles, and add graphics and photos to design your document....

To make the right iPad-buying decision, compare iPads. Consider each model’s features as well as prices. Here’s a quick-reference guide to all iPad models so you can find the iPad that best suits your family. The Main Features of the iPad When you’re trying to understand the iPad’s different models and prices, there are four main things to consider: size, networking, accessories, and storage. Size Various iPad models have come in an assortment of screen sizes through the years: 7....

Some fonts that are not part of a family are also described as condensed when they are much taller than they are wide. ITC Roswell is a good example of this. Although there are several versions of Roswell, all are condensed and dramatically taller than they are wide. Why Use Condensed Fonts? Condensed fonts exist to save space. The narrow width allows more characters to be packed into a line, headline, paragraph, column, or page....

Ransomware origins: According to Malwarebytes, the malicious code originates from a Russian forum and disguises itself as an installer for a real app known as Little Snitch. The installer “is attractively and professionally packaged,” meaning even veteran torrent users may be fooled by it. Little Snitch is often used to monitor network traffic, and allows users to permit or block apps from accessing shared networks. What it does: While the malware does install Little Snitch, attempts to launch the app fail....