David Simon created two shows that hit pop culture like a thunderbolt. Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire were two gritty dramas. Homicide was a procedural cop drama in standard terms but it was so much more than just that. The Wire was a drama that followed the cops trying to infiltrate local street gangs and the drug business. Simon, the mastermind behind the dramas strived to bring attention to Baltimore and the dangers that lurk in an American city....

Other ways of protecting your digital life don’t require spending a dime. Tap or click for four quick security checks you can do now for free. Then there are those security tips a little closer to home. Whether you have a full house or live alone, there’s a lot you can do to feel safer where you live. 1. Connect with your community Getting to know your neighbors can be one of the best ways to feel more secure....

1) What are the important categories of software? System software Application software Embedded software Web Applications Artificial Intelligence software Scientific software. 👉 Free PDF Download: Software Engineering Interview Questions & Answers » 2) What is the main difference between a computer program and computer software? A computer program is a piece of programming code. It performs a well-defined task. On the other hand, the software includes programming code, documentation and user guide....

A Proxy Server is a service that allows you to access the internet through it while being anonymous. Instead of directly accessing your target website, the Proxy will fetch the data for you. With the Proxy as a gateway, you can view and access websites privately. Your ISP will only see you accessing the Proxy, but they will not know which websites you visited or what you did there. Following is a handpicked list of Top Free Proxy List, with their description, USP, and key statistics....

That’s why we were so eager to host a webinar with Michael Osterman from Osterman Research to discuss not only the data from his latest security awareness research, but also seven best practices to act on the findings. Here’s what we learned. All data and images were provided courtesy of Osterman Research’s downloadable report Best Practices for Implementing Security Awareness Training. 1. Be flexible to your corporate culture Enthusiasm and support levels vary not only from company to company, but even within companies in different departments and management levels....

It’s an exciting day for these 90 Day Fiancé alumni and current stars of 90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk, Loren Brovarnik and Alexei Brovarnik. Loren revealed that Alexei is officially going to be a US citizen. The expecting parents had some great news to share with their fans after Alexei’s very important citizen interview. Fans first met Loren and Alexei on season three of 90 Day Fiancé. The two met when New Yorker Loren was staffing a birth-right trip to Isreal and he was the medic on the trip....

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Zepp partners with Old Hickory for a new smartphone-connected baseball bat Fitbit’s Alta activity tracker has an OLED display, pre-order for $109 (Reg. $130) Spigen Galaxy S7/Edge Cases in a variety of styles and colors for $5 shipped Magazine subs from $4....

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The company said it manages an infrastructure that allows smart contracts to scale and travel through heterogeneous blockchain networks. The Meter network, as well as the Moonriver network, were affected by the hack. Blockchain research company PeckShield confirmed that 1391 ETH and 2.74 BTC were stolen during the incident. Around 2 pm ET on Saturday, the company said it was hacked and urged users not to trade unbacked meterBNB circulating on Moonriver....

It’s finally happening. After decades of attempts by the late-Harold Ramis to get it made, Ghostbusters 3 has a release date. This is news for fans of the original comedy, who have long been hoping for a second follow-up to the original film. Following the controversy surrounding the Ghostbusters remake, director Jason Reitman assured audiences that he had the fans in mind when making this film. That this Ghostbusters would be a film for the fans…...

Harry Potter might be the protagonist of the Harry Potter series, but there are some fans who might argue he wasn’t the right person for the job. While the entire series revolves around the fact that he’s a chosen character to defeat Lord Voldemort, there are two other characters in the series who could have easily taken over this role instead of Harry. The first is Hermione Granger and the second is Neville Longbottom....

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“It’s a common thought that everything would be better if users were perfect,” Alex Stamos, at the time Facebook’s chief security officer, acknowledged in his Black Hat conference keynote speech in 2017. Stamos added that it was not only dangerous to shift responsibility to users, but that users need safety nets. “This modern world of technology is full of tight ropes and for the most part, we have not put any safety nets under those tight ropes,” he said....

Well, owning a laptop is a lot like owning a car. With proper maintenance, gentle use and regular care, your equipment will last for years to come. Ignoring important factors like cleaning and manufacturer updates can result in a bogged-down machine that’s frustrating to work with. If you want to get as many years as possible out of your beloved laptop, you’ll want to follow these seven essential maintenance tasks every month....

Allowing you to create meaningful content that promotes audience engagement, idea pins are a great way to take your Pinterest account to the next level. You can use idea pins to create inspiring content that represents your business and its mission. If you’re still a little unsure about idea pins and other Pinterest publishing tools, don’t worry! Plann has all the info you need to become a Pinterest expert, creating pins that build your brand power....

Larissa Dos Santos Lima and Eric Nichols, of 90 Day Fiancé, decided to end their feud after her harassment claims. Fans are shocked that Larissa would back done so easy from a fight, as that’s not how she traditionally behaves. Season four of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? featured the couple Colt and Larissa, who became a standout couple on the show, though not for the greatest motives. During their season, Colt and Larissa went through a third arrest for domestic violence that ultimately led to the couple getting a divorce....

It’s Christmas Day, and if you were especially nice this year, you may have just found a new iPad under your tree. Apple’s tablets are able to do incredible things right out of the box, but they’re also easily damaged, and there are accessories that really help to expand their capabilities. If you want to make sure your iPad performs at its full potential, it’s a good idea to protect it and accessorize right away....

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s 2018 year-in-review, including hardware and software achievements and misses, how Apple has overcome challenges from 2017, and what Apple faces in 2019. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever. Sponsored by Setapp: Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9....