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: Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Follow Blair: Twitter: @BlairAltland 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 Incipio: Check out the 100% plant-based case collection for Apple’s iPhone SE Stories discussed in this episode: How to jailbreak iOS 13.5 using Unc0ver on macOS [Video] [Update: Now available] Jailbreak for all iOS 13.5 devices expected soon due to new kernel exploit Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals Apple TV+ roundup: ‘Little Voice’ premiere date, Daytime Emmy nominations, series about Gawker Best Memorial Day 2020 Deals: Save on the latest from Apple, Google, more’ Yobi B3 beats the smart home industry to creating an affordable HomeKit doorbell Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Raptic: Get 20% off the new Raptic Shield cases for iPhone 12 with code 9to5MACiP12. Stories discussed in this episode: iPhone 12 repair costs more expensive than iPhone 11 Apple prepares safe iPhone launch season with Express Pickup locations and store reopenings Apple begins shipping first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders ahead of Friday release New photos and videos show MagSafe Charger and cases arriving ahead of iPhone 12 Enjoy the podcast?...

As Avengers: Endgame passes Avatar to become the highest-grossing movie of all time, it’s worth remembering that only 4 of the 40 movies to pass the $1 billion mark are original stories. Prior to its long-awaited release earlier this year, many speculated that Avengers: Endgame could topple the box office dominance of James Cameron’s Avatar but, despite attaining gargantuan success, Marvel’s finest fell just short of that goal. In what some saw as a slightly gratuitous move considering Disney owns both franchises anyway, Marvel Studios re-released Avengers: Endgame and Kevin Feige announced at San Diego Comic Con 2019 that the movie had overtaken its blue rivals....

But when you’re working at home without the same resources you’d have in the office or on a shoot, it’s tricky to produce content that checks all those boxes. Whether work from home is new to you or you’re a seasoned remote worker, social media marketing from home is not without its challenges. However, social marketers are nothing if not resourceful. Here at Sprout, our social and creative teams have rethought the process for social media content production to keep content exciting and fresh—all while working as a remote, distributed team....

It’s all fun and games until things get weird. The world of video games is an odd one to say the least — just like the rumor mill surrounding the biggest blockbuster films, hearsay and fan speculation can yield some interesting details about our favorite games. It’s no secret that passionate fan bases can be creative, especially when examining and dissecting things that they love. Sometimes they’ll point out fun details you may have never noticed, and other times, they’ll turn video games into downright conspiracy theories....

Determining risk can be a complicated task due to limited resources and a constantly changing threat landscape. Because of this, IT security experts must have a toolset to help them create a comprehensive view with regards to the potential impact of different IT security related threats and attacks. This toolset should be reliable, and cost-effective. Risk management is not a new concept in today’s technological world. Therefore, there are many devices and techniques that are available for overseeing organizational risks....

Stories discussed in this episode: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Follow Blair: Twitter: @Blairaltland 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 Crypto Pro: Bitcoin / crypto ticker and portfolio. Get a month of Premium with code 9TO5MAC. Stories discussed in this episode: AirTag review: An easy-to-use item tracker empowered by a network of a billion iPhone users Emails reveal Apple’s attempts to stop Netflix from dropping App Store In-App Purchase support Apple runs App Store with 78% profit margin, according to court testimony Apple and Epic once planned a subscription bundle combining Fortnite Crew, Apple Music, and Apple TV+ New emails show Steve Jobs referred to Facebook as ‘Fecebook’ amid App Store conflict Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac welcome a clue that suggests HomePod will soon work with Calendar, new details about the 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus and an iOS 12 Face ID rumor, quick impressions from Google I/O, Hodinkee’s new Jony Ive interview on Apple Watch, and our watchOS 5 wish list. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/05/9to5mac-happy-hour-may-10-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall HomePod likely gaining Calendar support alongside iOS 11.4 release iPhone X Plus said to be iPhone 8 Plus size, iOS 12 to bring horizontal Face ID support, more...

After five incredibly divisive movies, the Transformers movies (aka BayFormers, named after series director Michael Bay) finally got it right with its first spin-off movie Bumblebee. Focusing on the titular Autobot soldier who’s best known for transforming into a Volkswagen Beetle or a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro, Bumblebee showed how it was possible to have a Transformers movie that would appease both fans and critics alike. The movie proved to be a hit, and word of a sequel immediately circulated....

For Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, the provocative filmmaker decided to spend a summer in Los Angeles in 1969, when the dynamic of Hollywood was changing in the wake of a counterculture surge. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is an homage to a time that witnessed the end of an era of films made with rugged, swaggering bravado in favor of modern, stylish androgyny. Fictional Western stars like Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his loyal stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find themselves at a crossroads facing an uncertain future, unsure of how to proceed when effervescent stars like Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) and her peers are on the rise....

As one of the first spin-offs in the Star Trek franchise after Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager had an incredible amount of freedom in its writing, story-telling, and overall presentation. The franchise was boldly going where no one had gone before with the series, featuring an exciting plot about a Federation ship being lost in the Delta Quadrant, its ragtag crew comprised of Starfleet officers and guerrilla fighters forced to work together to figure out a way home....

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....

While professional wrestling is renowned for athletic spectacles and the illusion of physical combat between competitors, it’s also entertainment akin to a soap opera. The fighting portion tends to stem from drama that leads to rivalries between those involved, and it can arise from a variety of situations. Therefore, it’s only natural that romance has always played an important part in storylines, for better or worse. What’s more dramatic than love after all?...

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....