The team behind Confide has taken their ephemeral-messaging app’s security up a notch. Available starting today, Confide messenger’s screenshot prevention now extends across a variety of use cases. The upgrade will make it significantly more difficult for anyone to use known methods to screengrab any content they see within the app. Third-party messenger apps like Snapchat have systems in place to inform users when a screenshot of a chat has been taken....

The Microsoft Surface includes Bluetooth 4.0 which is the latest version of the wireless protocol and more energy efficient. It’s is backward compatible and allows you to connect your Bluetooth devices easily. Here’s how to find and add Bluetooth devices to the Surface. Bluetooth Microsoft Surface By default, the Bluetooth icon appears on the desktop Taskbar. After turning on the Bluetooth device, you want to pair, click or tap the icon and select “Add a Bluetooth Device....

While there aren’t any witches specifically mentioned in Neil Gaiman’s Coraline or its movie counterpart, there’s certainly enough witchy behavior to warrant some speculation on what might happen if the characters mashed up with those of the Harry Potter universe, traveled to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and discovered which Hogwarts Houses they belong to in a special sorting ceremony, complete with a nameless black cat. Coraline’s demonstrate how important it is to “be wise, be brave, be tricky,” but which of those qualities, which all suit different Houses, does she emulate the most in her journey in the other world to save her parents and the ghost children?...

Apple sources have denied that there is any schedule for corporate staff to return to work at Apple Park and other company offices. Most are working from home during the coronavirus crisis. A recent Bloomberg report stated that the first phase of returning people to work in Apple offices has already begun, and a second phase is scheduled for July … The report also said that employees were being ‘informed’ by managers whether they were in the first or later phases....

There’s a new Crisis On Infinite Earths poster out now, showing all of the major players of The CW’s multi-show crossover event so far. This comes right on the heels of the cataclysmic cliffhanger separating the first three parts, which were shown over the course of three nights last week, from the final two which are set to air on January 14 following a four-week winter break. During the first three chapters of this event, airing as episodes of Batwoman, Supergirl, and The Flash, the Multiverse came under the threat of a deadly Anti-Matter Wave, which had been previously shown to devour worlds into oblivion, such as Earth-2 and Supergirl’s home of Earth-38....

Customers on the Apple Support Communities forum are reporting fluctuating audio volumes when playing videos on the new mid-2013 13-inch MacBook Air in a thread which has attracted 83 replies. The problem seems to be a system issue rather than app-related, being reported in iTunes, QuickTime, VLC, Hulu, Vevo and when watching web videos in both Safari and Chrome – but doesn’t seem to affect all videos. It has also been reported that the issue persists when running Mavericks …...

DC Comics is the house that Superman built. While he may not be the center of the DCU, his open-hearted optimism is a central point; a beacon of light in an ostensibly darker comics universe. In modern times, fans and critics believed he was too old fashioned and didn’t mesh well with a post-9/11 world. After Flashpoint, a storyline that saw the formation of a new universe, DC rebooted their line, and gave the Man of Steel a facelift....

While there seems no end in sight to the courtroom patent battles between Apple and Samsung, that doesn’t seem to be interfering with the business relationship between the two. Korean site ETnews (via G4Games) reports that Apple is bringing Samsung into its manufacturing mix for display panels for the iPad mini. Apple currently uses a mix of three manufacturers for its iPad mini displays: AUO for the non-Retina model, and LG and Sharp for the Retina displays....

Jet black is already backordered into November unless you woke up at 3am ET and pre-ordered immediately. Matte black isn’t as bad with 2-3 week estimates for most models currently, but the low supply has presented an annoying downside to iPhone Upgrade Program customers. Fortunately, I’m not personally in this situation, but I’ve heard from plenty of readers that have come across this issue. The problem with the iPhone Upgrade Program is that you have to buy your new model from Apple, which means when supply runs low you can’t turn to third-party retailers for earlier shipping dates....

Selection of a smartphone that can perform any assigned task is really a difficult thing now a day. The year 2019 has witnessed the launch of a very large number of smartphones all over the world. This is something which has contributed in making the selection daunting than ever before. Generally, people pay attention to the popularity of smartphones when it comes to buying. However, these days there are a lot of manufacturers which are not as popular as others but they are best in offering you anything....

Humans are the most dominating living beings on earth. The overall number of things we regard are very limited and in fact, becoming even lesser with the passage of time. However, there are certain things on the other hand which are making us appreciate them. One of the perfect examples is a smartphone. It doesn’t matter who we are, what we do and how we live our life, the possibility of surviving without the smartphones is not possible....

Last week, Democratic Representative David Cicilline introduced new antitrust reform legislation that would prohibit Apple from pre-installing its own apps. According to a report by Bloomberg, Cicilline says that “a proposal prohibiting tech platforms from giving an advantage to their own products over those of competitor would mean Apple can’t swipe devices with pre-installed apps on its iOS operating platform.” “It would be equally easy to download the other five apps as the Apple one so they’re not using their market dominance to favor their own products and services,” the Rhode Island Democrat said....

I can’t remember if we’re still mad at Consumer Reports for Antennagate but they seem to be doing a thorough job at testing the Apple Watch as evidenced in the video below. Notable from their Day 1 tests is that the Apple Watch Sport screen does scratch but only after going pretty far down the Moh’s hardness scale (7-rated) into the unlikely to ever happen category. The Sapphire Apple Watch however wouldn’t scratch under any circumstances, though it doesn’t appear that Consumer Reports had a diamond pick to test it against....

In fact, these two examples do not even represent a worst-case scenario. It is reasonable to imagine a situation where a stealthy piece of malware spreads across any organization’s computers, allowing them to be controlled by a remote attacker and leading to scenarios such as information leakage or destruction, critical infrastructure outages or even making the corporate infrastructure part of a botnet that will serve to spread new attacks. With the continuing emergence of new threats, it is necessary to adopt different tactics capable of dealing even with the unknown....

DC Universe will be honoring the 80th birthday of Batman by making all of its content available to non-subscribers for a single day. The digital streaming service will also offer a special reduced rate for new subscribers as part of the event. First released in September 2018 as part of DC Comics’ annual Batman Day event, DC Universe is unlike any other digital service in existence. While DC Universe offers streaming television series and movies like Netflix and Hulu, DC Universe also offers access to an exclusive online archive of graphic novels and comic books....

Today’s best deals include AirPods with wireless case, 15-inch MacBook Pro, and Siri-controlled smart thermostats. Hit the jump for all of our top picks in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. AirPods drop to $151 for a limited time Save nearly $950 on Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro Today only, Woot offers Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz/16GB/512GB for $1,850 in certified refurbished condition. As a comparison, it originally sold for $2,799 but typically is available around $2,200 where still in-stock....

Today’s best deals include iPad Pro bundles, Anker accessories, and various iPhone 11/Pro/Max cases on sale. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Save big on iPad Pro bundles B&H is serving up a number of previous-generation iPad Pro discounts this morning. There’s a mix of standalone offerings and bundles available here. Our top pick is Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB for $799....

The method I’ve found that works best (which I learned from my Mom btw), is using a dryer sheet! STOP! Before you run off and experiment, don’t use a fresh dryer sheet out-of-the-box. Those have too much of the softener and goop on them, and will smear them up. Instead, use a sheet you’ve ran through a load of laundry and use it to clean your glasses! No chemicals are required, and I’ve found it actually does a remarkable job....

A deleted scene from Star Wars: The Clone Wars reveals how Boba Fett’s helmet was damaged, solving this particular mystery. Even a novice Star Wars fan is aware of the legend of Boba Fett, the character who started out as little more than a background player in the events of the Original Trilogy, whose design and overall vibe led to him becoming a fan-favorite character. While his appearance/role in Attack of the Clones was considered to be a completely disappointing experience for a majority of Star Wars fans at the time, his recurring role in The Clone Wars animated series ended up adding more to the legendary bounty hunter in a way that fans had been waiting their entire lives for....

CloudHQ I’m happy to report that CloudHQ has since addressed both issues. Recently, the makers of CloudHQ shot me an email letting me know that they had vastly improved the sync time for Dropbox files. Now, it only takes a few minutes. They found a nifty solution that involves punching in your Dropbox Events RSS feed into CloudHQ. It’s still not quite instant—in my tests, it still takes about 10 to 15 minutes—but it’s a giant leap in the right direction....