Sponsored by Bear: Try the beautiful and flexible Bear writing app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad now. Stories discussed in this episode: iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro adding Deep Fusion camera feature with upcoming iOS 13 beta Apple messaging and phone apps won’t be Siri’s go-to choice Apple Watch Series 5 battery life struggling to last all day for some users Microsoft says new Surface 3x more powerful than MacBook Air Apple October event rumors: Apple Tag, MacBook Pro, more Enjoy the podcast?...

In the world of superhero movies, secrecy is key. Actors have spoken freely about the lengths the likes of Marvel Studios and DC/Warner Brothers will go to in order to keep their tent-pole movies’ plot/character details a secret until they are absolutely positively ready to reveal them to the world. For instance, only a few actors starring in Avengers: Infinity War were offered access to the entire shooting script, and had to read it in one sitting in a locked room, with their smartphones checked in at the door....

Now that we’re through talking about the scary stuff let’s get into the fun part. Gift giving. But some people on your gift list might seem like they already have everything. That’s when it’s good to think outside the box. For most people, the perfect gifts are functional. Don’t worry. We’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of unique gift ideas that are perfect for those who don’t need anything....

Best DevOps Tools: Top Picks #1) QuerySurge QuerySurge is the smart data testing solution that is the first-of-its-kind full DevOps solution for continuous data testing. Key Features Robust API with 60+ calls Seamlessly integrates into the DevOps pipeline for continuous testing Verifies large amounts of data quickly Validates difficult transformation rules between multiple source and target systems Detects requirements and code changes, updates tests accordingly and alerts team members of said changes Provides detailed data intelligence & data analytics...

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is by and far one of the greatest adaptations ever brought to the big screen. The massive scope, incredible performances, fantastic writing, and meticulous attention to detail helped to craft a trilogy of films that have not only stood the test of time, but paid proper respect to its source material. Indeed, it is rare to find an adaptation quite so loyal to its source material as Jackson’s books....

While Mads Mikkelsen is best known for playing Hannibal Lecter on NBC’s Hannibal, he has also been in a variety of other roles over the years. Mikkelsen brought Thomas Harris’ character to the screen in a powerful way that rivaled Anthony Hopkins performance, which is no small feat. Mikkelsen clearly has some serious acting skills and is masterful in creating a nuanced performance just with the slightest changes of expression. While we will definitely always be praising his work on Hannibal, fans of Mikkelsen will want to check out some of his other work, too....

Movie fans love to argue. Whether it’s a fight about fandoms like DC vs Marvel, polarizing opinions on a casting choice, or skepticism about, say, Vin Diesel’s ability to catch a car thrown at him, the debates are as endless as they are frivolous and fun. But there is one film event that ignites debates like no other: The Oscars. With the Academy Awards, controversy seems inevitable. In the past few years alone they’ve had to address their lack of inclusion of diversity in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite, correct themselves after awarding Best Picture to the wrong film, and forgo hosts entirely after having to jettison a problematic one....

Now, to the drawing board…. What are your collaboration ideas?! Today we’re going to break it down into eight different collaboration ideas; four for businesses collaborating with other businesses, and four for businesses collaborating with bloggers. Sound like a dream come true? Woohoo! Let’s jump on into this collaboration goodness… 4 WAYS TO COLLABORATE ON INSTAGRAM WITH BUSINESSES COLLABORATIVE PHOTOS One of the most cost-effective and in our view, one of the smartest, ways to collaborate with another business on Instagram is to pair up with someone with a similar target market and complementary product to get some flatlays taken....

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Sponsored by OmniFocus: Try OmniFocus for iOS, the gold-standard professional to-do list manager with apps for the web, Mac, and iOS. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Watch Series 5 review roundup: Always-on display worth the upgrade, battery life lives up to claim Apple Arcade gaming service now available for some ahead of Thursday launch Apple Arcade review roundup: A ‘really fun’ and ‘surprisingly excellent’ experience for $5/month Enjoy the podcast?...

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From 9to5Toys.com: A large majority of the deals we cover each day come from a variety of ‘Daily Deal’ websites or are so popular that they don’t even last 24 hours. We know you can’t be at your computer every second, so we’re going to round up the best deals each day to make sure you have a fair shot at the deals you want. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal… Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+....

From 9to5Toys Specials no brainer dept: Get 10 solid Mac Apps for about $5 (price goes up as you wait – as of this writing, it is $5.08) Screens ($29.99) – user-friendly VNC for securely accessing your desktop from anywhere Find Any File ($7.99) – drill down to files faster than with Spotlight StuffIt Deluxe 16 for Mac ($49.99) – simple file compression with advanced options RapidWeaver 6 ($89.99) – build beautiful, highly customizable websites with or without code CrossOver 14 Mac ($59....

Following is a handpicked list of Top Audio Editor Software, with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best Audio | Sound | Music Editor Software [Free/Paid] #1) Adobe Audition Adobe Audition is a one of the best music recording software that includes waveform and multitrack display to create, mix, edit, and restoring audio content. This workstation is designed to accelerate video production workflows and audio....

However, to use ToDoist as efficiently as possible, it’s a great idea to learn and memorize all of the ToDoist keyboard shortcuts available. In this article, we’ll outline and demonstrate all of the useful keyboard shortcuts that are available to you as a ToDoist user. Note: All of the shortcuts detailed below will work on the most popular web-based version of ToDoist. General Keyboard Shortcuts Before we get to the ToDoist keyboard shortcuts with more specific uses, there are a few general-purpose keyboard shortcuts you’re likely to use most frequently....

VAPT Tools attack your system within the network and outside the network as if a hacker would attack it. If unauthorized access is possible, the system has to be corrected. Following is a handpicked list of Top Pentest Tools, with their popular features and website links. The list of Penetration testing tools comparison contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best Pentest (VAPT) Tools: Top Picks 1) Invicti Invicti is an easy to use web application security scanner that can automatically find SQL Injection, XSS, and other vulnerabilities in your web applications and web services....

Noah Hawley has a very assured creative hand, delivering both Legion and Fargo. The former is some of the best X-Men content available. And the latter is a pretty stunning adaptation of an already innovative and iconic movie. However, over time, it grew into more of a loving homage to the Coen brothers’ entire universe. But Fargo’s drama is just as fierce as its crime, both edgy and sophisticated. Truthfully, there are no weak episodes of the series....

In 1999, The Matrix made its way to theaters. The sci-fi action movie was unlike anything Hollywood had given audiences before. The Wachowski’s legendary film was both brimming with thrilling set-pieces, but also ideas that made the audiences think and contemplate. The sequels polarized audiences, but the original is a universally beloved classic. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the cerebral spectacle, bringing it once again into the public eye....

Microsoft Outlook Tips Email itself hasn’t changed much in recent years. You either send new messages or read/respond to received mail. Microsoft Outlook offers several tools that make email much better and efficient to use. Our favorites Microsoft Outlook tips follow. Flags and Categories Two of the easiest ways to better organize your most important emails are by using flags and categories. In general terms, both allow you to sort messages for later use....