Our smartphones contain sensitive and personal information about us — messages we might not want others to see, financial information, and others. Although an iPhone is thought to have a better security system than an Android phone, additional security measures still pay off. You can download and subscribe to the best mobile security apps, but it can cost you money. Right now, not everyone has extra funds lying around to buy such software....

There are few things better than finding a new iPhone or iPod under your tree on Christmas Day. If you received an iPod, you’ll find enough in Apple’s box to start enjoying music, videos, and/or apps right away. iPhone users get all of those great features plus cellular telephone and Internet access. But these devices suffer from the same weaknesses: they’re fragile — the reason roughly 80% of iPhone owners use cases — and they depend upon external accessories for quite a few things....

Stories discussed in this episode: New Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR orders start on December 10, Apple announces IKEA delays HomeKit for smart blinds until 2020 Apple’s ‘The Morning Show’ gets nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards, including best TV series Carrier documents confirm iOS 13.3 will be released next week Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Sponsored by Appfigures: To get the latest scoop on the newest apps and games, sign up for the Appfigures ‘This Week in Apps’ newsletter right here. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple rumored to sign $3.6 billion deal with Kia Motors for Apple Car partnership Apple Car specs? 160 mph, 300-mile range, 18-minute charge Apple Watch trade-in value jumps for American Heart Month to promote SE and Series 6 Apple taps Porsche’s VP of Chassis Development as ‘Project Titan’ car production rumor heats up iPadOS 14....

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: Leica introduces new lower-cost TL Mirrorless Camera with a luxury design and touchscreen Snag Apple’s latest entry-level 13-inch MacBook Air for $800 shipped (Reg. $999) Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Antelope Bluetooth 4....

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Decades have a peculiar way of crystallizing celebrities and confining them forever to a particular time and pop-cultural space. Harrison Ford has never left the public consciousness, but it’s hard to think of him without also thinking of the ’80s— the decade of Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, and Blade Runner. While many of Hollywood’s brightest stars sustain careers that span decades, there’s no shortage of actors whose stardom only lasts a few years....

The last time we saw Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, he was vanishing into dust as he pleaded with Tony Stark not to let him go. It was a gut-wrenching moment in which we saw not a superhero, but a frightened kid who wasn’t sure about his fate. If fans hadn’t been convinced of Holland’s fittingness for the role of Spidey yet, that scene did it. Actually, the last time we saw Holland’s Spidey was in the recently released trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home, his second solo movie....

Unlike most TV spin-offs, Better Call Saul is a terrific series in its own right. In fact, it’s so incredible that it has inspired debate among fans about whether or not it might actually be better than its predecessor, Breaking Bad. The two shows have a very similar style, thanks to the hands-on commitment from creator Vince Gilligan, and they both tell the story of an ordinary guy who is corrupted by a life of crime....

The X-Files and Twin Peaks are two of the strangest and most influential television shows of all time. Neither of them is a traditional drama series. The X-Files follows two FBI agents, a skeptic and a believer, trying to solve cases of the weird and paranormal all over the country. Whereas Twin Peaks centered on a small-town where the death of a young, well-liked woman named Laura Palmer shakes the town and everyone in it to its core and unleashes a dark evil on the world....

Having a massive number of websites hosted on a single platform means that a vulnerability in the WordPress platform provides cybercriminals with access to a massive number of sites. The use of WordPress plugins and themes further expands the potential attack surface of WordPress-based sites. This post describes eight of the best WordPress security plugins. Many of these plugins have both free and premium offerings with a wide range of features that help to close many of the common attack vectors used by cybercriminals....

While the Harry Potter movies gave fans a visual representation of the books, movies can’t give all of the details that the books provided. While Number Four, Privet Drive is shown various times in the movies, some of the specific details about the Dursley’s home didn’t make it onto the screen. In the books, the house is described as being just like all the others around it and is the definition of normal and bland....

Following is a handpicked list of the Free Best Online Adobe Premier Course & Certifications to gather knowledge about this subject. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) courses. Best Adobe Premiere Pro Courses & Online Training Classes 1) Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Learn Video Editing In Premiere Pro (Udemy) Specs: Rating: 4.4 | Duration: 4 hours on-demand video | Certificate on completion: Yes | Level: Beginner | Supported language: English, Italian....

The good news is social media can be your most valuable lead generation channel if you know how to use it right. With 3.6 billion people using social media worldwide, it’s the perfect channel for businesses to reach and attract leads. It’s only a matter of using the right tactics at the right time. We’ll review some of the best ideas on how to generate sales leads through social media....

However, not everyone who tries social media marketing is a success. It is quite competitive and a lot of marketers struggle to make a mark on these platforms. But, don’t get discouraged as we are here to help you with that. Here are some of the most effective social media marketing tips to help you stand out in the crowd. 9 Social Media Marketing Tips to Help You Up Your Social Game: Post Targeted Content2....

TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé star Jorge Nava’s inmate photo reveals a dramatic weight loss. The extraordinary transformation left fans stunned. Since Jorge’s arrest, his Russian wife, Anfisa Arkhipchenko, has also had a huge physical transformation as well. Season 4’s 90 Day Fiancé couple Jorge and Anfisa were TLC’S couple that few could resist watching. The couple originally met through Facebook like many other couples, and after Russian-born Anfisa moved to the states - with the help of the K-1 or fiancé visa - was able to marry Jorge and become a legal US citizen....

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: Teach your smart home new tricks w/ discounts on several GE Z-Wave products: In-Wall Outlet $32 (Orig. $40), more VIZIO’s 50-inch 4K Ultra HDTV has Google Cast and four HDMI inputs: $549 (Reg....

Although the first tools focused on influencer search and discovery, more recent tools have added additional features such as Relationship Management, Campaign Management, an Influencer Marketplace, Third Party Analytics, and Influencer Content Amplification. Influencer Marketing Software Tools to Grow Your Business: Aspire (formerly AspireIQ) The rebranded Aspire IQ offers a wide variety of influencer marketing software tools over all the main social networks. It began with a discovery engine and then added campaign management tools....

Apple is famous for supporting the majority of its older iPhones and iPads to the latest iOS releases. Apple’s new version of iOS 16.2 comes with new advancements, features, and changes in visual appearance and user experience, along with some crucial security updates. In most cases, iOS 16.2 will take more than 1.5GB of update size for people who are currently on the iOS 16.0 or 16.1 version. This can be considerably more if you are coming from an older version of iOS....

Elf is one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time. While it’s one that was released in the past twenty years, it’s secured a spot as a beloved film that many people watch every year around the holidays. While there are many positives about this movie that make it a true classic, there are also some things about it that haven’t aged well. There are moments that make audiences smile as well as some that make them cringe upon a rewatch....