This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple TV and the new zero sign-on feature in tvOS 12, iCloud Photos and managing limited storage, a possible preview at how the iPhone 11 camera system will appear, CES 2019 and the wave of new AirPlay 2 and HomeKit TVs, the changing proposition of the Apple TV, and much more CES 2019 news. Sponsored by Setapp: Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9....

SpongeBob SquarePants is a show that many people have fond memories of. Whether it was seeing SpongeBob get his job at the Krusty Krab or Squidward traveling to the future, there were so many great moments that defined a generation. That changed after The SpongeBob SquarePants movie, though, with the quality of episodes being largely hit or miss. Nowadays, fans go back and revisit the first few seasons while avoiding some of the newer ones....

Sure it looks pretty and boosts your ego, but it’s a vanity metric. There’s no substance to it when you take a closer look. (Especially when you consider how many people have a fake Instagram follower count) The one exception? If you want to be an influencer who works with brands based on their following. Otherwise, it’s time to focus on metrics that actually mean something and have a direct impact on helping you make sales via Instagram....

1: What is a shell? Shell is an interface between the user and the kernel. Even though there can be only one kernel; a system can have many shell running simultaneously. So, whenever a user enters a command through the keyboard, the shell communicates with the kernel to execute it and then display the output to the user. 👉 Free PDF Download: Shell Scripting Interview Questions & Answers » 2: What is a Shell Scripting?...

Halloween is not only a great excuse to channel your inner child and eat copious amounts of chocolate, but also to have some fun with your social media content. Whether you’re a personal brand, influencer or business, it’s the perfect opportunity to show off your sillier, more playful side. If you’re wondering “what should I even post on Instagram for Halloween?” we’ve got you covered. Read on for 7 Halloween content ideas that will skyrocket your engagement to spooktacular levels....

On this recent episode of 90 Day Fiancé, Robert’s sister Robin not only gives Anny a truth bomb but her gentle ways and her bubbly personality has won over 90 Day Fiancé fans’ hearts. Especially when she helped Anny try on dresses and helped support her soon-to-be-sister-in-law. 41-year-old Robert and 30-year-old Anny met on social media and the two talked every day for six months. Robert, who lives in Winter Park, Florida, booked a cruise with a one-day stopover in the Dominican Republic so that he could finally meet Anny in person....

Sponsored by Defense: Get 20% off the Defense Shield case lineup for iPhone 11 models and the Defense Duo Qi Wireless charger for a limited time with promo code 209TO5. Stories discussed in this episode: Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple launches ‘Self Service Repair,’ allowing you to do your own iPhone screen repairs and more Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 with fixes for dropped calls on iPhone 12 and 13 You can now search within Apple Music playlists in iOS 15....

We use the internet for almost everything. For instance, we need it to do our homework research. Also, it is a way for some of us to keep up with friends by using social networking apps like Facebook, Skype, and much more. Suddenly the mobile phone stops connecting to the Internet and there is no Internet connectivity in the mobile phone. Even the notification bar/status bar doesn’t know any 4G symbol which means there is no Internet connection on your OnePlus 8 Pro....

Since 1998, Scooby-Doo movies can most often be found in direct to video releases, with well over thirty films already released (and more in the works, including a theatrical film). The films initially began with darker stories that included genuine supernatural twists and saw the gang all grown up, with careers of their own, and had a bigger focus on the romantic undertones of Fred and Daphne’s relationship. Nowadays, the movies have returned to the familiar formula we’re well acquainted with: the monsters are always men in masks, not creatures of any supernatural origin....

1) What is Web API? WebAPI is a framework which helps you to build/develop HTTP services. 2) Why is Web API required? Is it possible to use RESTful services using WCF? Yes, we can still develop RESTful services with WCF. However, there are two main reasons that prompt users to use Web API instead of RESTful services. Web API increases TDD (Test Data Driven) approach in the development of RESTful services....

The best IPTV players for Windows have built-in support for media encoding, streaming Live TV, fine-tuning audio/video, encoding/decoding, playing many file formats, and more. We have curated a list of the 6 top IPTV players for Windows. Our research process involved evaluating tools based on supported platforms, pricing, free trial, codec support, M3U link support, and supported video codecs. Best IPTV Players for Windows 1) VLC For Windows – Best for Viewing multiple video codecs The VLC media player is one of the best Windows IPTV players, with support for playing various file formats and codecs....

Fourteen hours. That’s the average amount of time TikTok users spend on the app each month. With engagement like this, the network is quickly moving away from the fringes of the social media landscape and into the center of forward-thinking brands’ strategies. Between its rapidly growing global user base and its investments in brand features, there are a number of reasons to use TikTok for marketing in 2022. This article will outline how brands can architect successful end-to-end TikTok marketing campaigns (versus one-off experimental videos) to capitalize on this engagement....

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple says it will allow third-party iPhone 13 screen repairs after all iOS 15.2 beta 2 includes new communication safety feature in Messages Tim Cook says he owns cryptocurrency, Apple ‘looking’ at it for Apple Pay Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by RavPower: Get the new RAVPower 65W 4-Port Desktop USB-C Charging Station for $39 (Reg $59) with code 9TO5MACRP. Stories discussed in this episode: Full iPhone 12 lineup leaks: Camera upgrades, pricing, release dates, colors, and more Apple rumored to announce HomePod mini next week, available in November for $99 Apple event sale starts ahead of next week’s keynote – 9to5Toys 9to5Toys on Twitter Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance:...

Sponsored by Incipio: Protect your iPhone 13 w/ Incipio’s new MagSafe collection. Available at Incipio and Verizon.com Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Event Live Blog + News Hub: M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3, and more Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Troubled Apple supplier Japan Display – which makes the LCD screens used in the base model iPhone 11 – has been losing money for the past five years. However, fallout from a $5M fraud means that the true position may be even worse than feared. The company said that in the light of a statement by a former senior executive who embezzled more than $5M from the company, it will need to review its past earnings to determine whether or not they present a true picture of the company’s finances…...

This article covers four instances where a security breach was narrowly avoided and what helped prevent the disaster from happening. Read on, and you can learn from their (almost-) mistakes and quick thinking! 1. City of Las Vegas Officials from the city of Las Vegas revealed that their systems were targeted with a sophisticated cyberattack during the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This forced the local government to shut down many of its online services....

If you have been sick out of your mind due to your phone always slowing down at crucial times, then this article is something you will appreciate! Read on to discover some of the best RAM cleaner apps for Android to help you boost performance of your phone. We use our smartphones multiple times every single day, and the biggest defining factor that makes a smartphone good these days is performance and speed....

There are quite a few opinions out there about how best to increase your email open rates. We’ve curated a list of the 5 email marketing tips to increase open rates that are based on sound data and have the power of highly successful email marketing campaigns to back them up. If you’re entirely new to email marketing, we suggest you start with our guide to email marketing before coming back and implementing these email marketing tips to increase open rates....