The year 2019 is drawing to a close, and in many ways, it’s the year Apple got political. The company – and Tim Cook himself – made decisions to appease and stand with controversial governments at home and abroad, leading to this question: is there a political stand Apple could take that would be so awful, or conflict so profoundly with your own personal values that you would abandon the company entirely and buy your tech elsewhere?...

There are several situations that simply let you feel as if nothing is useful around you. This happens usually when things don’t work the way we want. The fact is keeping everything at its level best is a tough job because we often fail to pay the required attention when things need care or maintenance. The same applies to smartphones as well. Generally, a smartphone is free from all the troubles but there are a few that declare their presence and start affecting the experience of a user....

Cookies are not software. They cannot be programmed, cannot carry viruses, and cannot install malware on the host computer. However, they can be used by spyware to track user’s browsing activities – a major privacy concern that prompted European and US law makers to take action. Cookies could also be stolen by hackers to gain access to a victim’s web account. Where can I find my cookies? Here is one way to get your stored cookies using your browser....

The ending “Crisis on Infinite Earths” gave Smallville’s Superman (Tom Welling) is hurt by its poor timing. The Arrowverse crossover allowed for Clark Kent to have a happy ending, but that comes with a major caveat: Clark gave up being Superman while Lex Luthor, his greatest enemy, was the President of the United States. In the Batwoman episode of “Crisis on Infinite Earths”, the Monitor (LaMonica Garrett) sends Superman (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch), and Iris (Candice Patton) on a mission to find a “hopeless Kryptonian” Paragon....

Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths casts Jim Corrigan, aka the Spectre. The heroes of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman will unite for the epic event, with Black Lightning even set to join the Arrowverse. Several characters have gone by the name Jim Corrigan, with the first dating back to 1940. He was a police detective who was murdered by a crime boss. However, his spirit would not pass into the afterlife and thanks to a healthy dose of rage, he was bonded to the spirit of God’s vengeance, known as the Spectre....

Virtual Machine Needed: Kali Before starting the lab here are some definitions: In all symmetric crypto algorithms (also called Secret Key encryption) a secret key is used for both encrypt plaintext and decrypt the ciphertext. The secret key can be a number, a word, or a string of random letter, once applied to a given data (message, text). We can distinguish two kinds of symmetric cryptographic algorithms: Classic and Modern....

The roles and responsibilities are varied for cybersecurity managers. The cybersecurity manager/administrator role includes a variety of advanced-level information security positions focused on overseeing security systems and teams. They also manage IT security programs enabling workers to recognize and deal with a cybersecurity incident like a data breach or cyberattack while ensuring that controls and policies are implemented to mitigate risks. Ways to prepare for a security manager career With many organizations in search of qualified security managers, it’s a great time for professionals to prepare for a cybersecurity manager or information security manager career with great opportunities and salary projections....

Sophie Turner shares details of an on-set altercation she had with a male Dark Phoenix co-star. The 23-year-old actress has a big summer ahead of her with the release of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones - where she plays Sansa Stark - next month, followed by reprising her role as Jean Grey possibly for the last time in the Simon Kinberg-directed Marvel film. But despite playing the powerful mutant in Fox’s franchise for a third time now, production wasn’t as smooth-sailing, with Turner revealing that she had an issue with one of her cast mates....

All of today’s best deals kick off with an up to $679 off sale on iPad Pro. Not to mention, Beats Solo Pro Headphones at $170 and Nomad’s Lightning Carbon Carabiner to $17. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Save up to $679 on refurb iPad Pros Today only, Woot is discounting a selection of Apple’s latest and previous-generation iPad Pro models starting at $470....

iPhone 11/Pro/Max all discounted from $550 Today only, Woot offers various iPhone 11/Pro models in certified refurbished condition from $550. Our top pick is the iPhone 11 Pro Max from $920. Originally $1,099, today’s deal is amongst the best we’ve seen in fully unlocked condition and a rare discount. The latest iPhones from Apple feature a Liquid Retina HD display with new dual- or three-camera systems designed to take some of the best smartphone pictures out there....

Asus finally launched their next-generation Zenfone duo series called Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip. Both the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip are powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G with AMOLED displays, HDR10+, and in-display fingerprint sensors. In this tutorial, we will show you the steps to remove or debloat the bloatware apps on Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. Although there are options to disable certain pre-installed apps, you cannot completely remove them....

From 9to5Toys.com: Confirming our report from earlier this month, Target has revived its $199 iPad mini sale (Direct Link) this morning. At the time of posting it’s available both online at Target.com and at Target retail locations. That’s even $30 less than the retail price of top Android tablets Nexus 7 or Kindle HDX. We’ve been told by a Target rep that quantities are limited and as such we highly recommend picking one up today....

According to a new report from Curbed Los Angeles, Apple’s long-rumored plans to transform the neglected Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles have been confirmed by work permits filed with the city’s department of building and safety. While rumors of an Apple retail presence in downtown Los Angeles have been floating around since 2015, little concrete evidence has been suggested. A report in 2016 and further reporting in 2017 calling the store a “done deal” added momentum to the speculation....

Alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple announced a ton of new watch faces. One of those faces just so happened to be a collaboration with artist Geoff McFetridge. Apple had previously made a few watch faces in collaboration with Disney in the form of the Mickey and Mini Mouse face and the Toy Story face. But the Artist face is the first one that truly breaks the mold. This new face is the first one to have an artist’s name actually on it....

I’m with Tim Cook in thinking that augmented reality (AR) is far more exciting and relevant than virtual reality (VR). VR has its uses, of course, but the need to wear a headset is a significant limitation. To me, VR is something you use at a specific time for a specific purpose, whether it’s playing a game or looking around a virtual representation of a building. AR, in contrast, is something I think could become a much more integrated part of our lives....

Android is actually a wonderful technology. The fact couldn’t be denied that it has provided all modern smartphones a powerful base. In fact, it is the reason why present-day gadgets are able to perform a diverse array of tasks in a matter of minutes. Many smartphone brands are there in the market and Oppo is one among them which have gained popularity mainly because of the camera quality they offer. Probably they have no true competitor when it comes to cameras....

The smartphones these days are very useful. However, they always need care. Even if you spend a lot of money buying them, the fact couldn’t be denied that they can still have problems with them. However, these are the issues about which one need not to worry beyond a limit. This is because such issues are simple and are related to the software domain of a smartphone. The biggest fact is they are often confused with the hardware faults and the users end up getting no results when they try to fix them....

The craze of capturing one’s own snaps (selfies) has emerged widely in the last few years. Well, the youngsters have a great craze for this. There are also people who love capturing snaps of others. For this purpose, modern smartphones are widely adopted. The current date smartphones are loaded with some of the finest cameras that have enabled people love capturing the snaps the way they want. Actually, it is believed to be one of the biggest reasons for the success of smartphones....

Budget smartphones are widely in demand in the present time. This is because the buyers are becoming aware that they can have similar features at a much lesser price if they wish to switch to another brand. Actually, a lot of new smartphone makers have started ruling international markets and the reason they are keeping the pace up with sales is because of no other reason than offering budget gadgets without compromising with the features....

Owning and using a smartphone is one of the best things that excite people these days. Actually, these widgets have become simple to use and are filled with a ton of features. The same is the reason why their demand has risen beyond every limit in the last few years. If you are looking to own a smartphone, you must do your homework before going ahead. The very first thing to check about the same is the exact number of issues the current users are experiencing....