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While Apple outlined many of the top iOS 12 features on stage at WWDC, the update contains a host of smaller enhancements that weren’t given proper stage time. One of those features is security code auto-fill… As I’m sure everyone is familiar with, many sites require you to confirm your login with a security code sent via text message. While it’s certainly not the most secure form of two-factor authentication, it’s the one that many websites – specifically banking sites – support....

Disney finally debuted a trailer for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series at the D23 Expo. This web television series is bringing the magic of High School Musical to a new generation and is set to premiere via the Disney+ streaming service on Nov. 12. While there are many ways this new series makes reference to the Disney Channel Original Movie that brought sports, smarts, and music together, it isn’t a direct sequel — and because of that, there are also many ways it’s set to stand on its own....

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/292391917″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: Apple begins charging credit cards for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar preorders ahead of shipping Apple drops USB-C adapter prices after pushback from introducing MacBook Pros without USB-A ports, but not for long Apple also offers limited time discounts on new LG UltraFine 5K and 4K displays for MacBook Pro users Apple automatically crediting some customers who bought MacBook Pro USB-C accessories prior to price drop Test out the new MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar on any Mac with this handy app How Apple’s stock apps will use the Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro [Gallery] Hands-on: Late-2016 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar [Video] Comment: There’s no clear winner in the current web TV wars AT&T reportedly planning to offer DirecTV Now subscribers a free Apple TV Single Sign-On feature for paid-TV apps arrives on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad for beta testers [Video] HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock now works with Apple’s Home app and Control Center on iOS 10 Feedback?...

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308232678″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: D-Link Omna 180 HD camera now available at the Apple Store, first smart home camera with HomeKit video integration Just how expensive is a HomeKit house?...

Harry Potter is simply one of those phenomenons that will follow us forever. The books and movies had such a big impact on so many different generations, it’s impossible to ever forget. And why would we want to, really? These are the kind of films and stories that allow us to escape reality, even if just for a little bit, while simultaneously reminding us of the power of love, friendship, and unity....

Molly and Lupin may seem like great friends in the Order of the Phoenix - they work together to take down Voldemort, they battle on the same side, and Molly grieves over their death in the Battle of Hogwarts… but just becuase they are both anti-Voldemort doesn’t mean that they are actually real friends. Despite the fact that they seem to respect each other, there are plenty of times within the series where it seems like Molly doesn’t actually like Lupin… and that Lupin definitely underestimates Molly....

Any time a fan goes in search of more information about the Harry Potter series, it turns out there’s more than they ever hoped for. It’s a rich world with layers upon layers of histories, theories, and conjecture. JK Rowling herself has written a lot of it for her fans, who are always demanding more and more information about the world she created. One of the places of particular interest has always been the house where a young Harry Potter slept under the stairs....

Summer is fading away, retreating under a storm of pumpkin spice lattes… and that means it’s time to bid farewell to hot summer nights, and old summer Netflix. As always, the streaming service is ditching plenty of old movies and tv shows to make way for some brand new content (and there’s some great content coming, including new Big Mouth and a Breaking Bad movie). On the way out are plenty of heartwarming dramas and comedies, so catch em while you can to warm up on a chilly fall evening…...

What could look even more minimalist than a white Apple Card? How about a bare metal Apple Card? That’s what one of our readers now has, and he explains how you could do the same thing with yours… Lukas told us how he did it. Of course, few people have access to a professional watch-polishing machine, but there are a wide range of polishing machines around that would do this kind of job, given some time and care....

Code discovered in the Spotify app indicates that it may soon be able to respond to a “Hey Spotify” command. That would enable it to do similar things to Siri with Apple Music, like play a specific song, album, artist, or playlist without the need for touch input first … Reverse-engineering specialist Jane Manchun Wong spotted the code. As it stands, it doesn’t seem a massively useful option in the app....

Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are looking into the idea of moving to the City of Angels for the summer of 2020. Markle’s mother still lives in Los Angeles and the couple is already looking into making a couple of friends of their own. Not to mention, Meghan is on the lookout for a new agent and is wanting to get back into the Hollywood scene. On January 8th Prince Harry and Markle announced that they would be stepping back from the senior royal duties and the public eye to try and live a more normal life....

The Harry Potter series might have a male lead protagonist, but there are many great female characters that are featured throughout the books. The women in the series are often extremely talented witches who do many heroic things, and there are also some interesting female villains. While many of the women from Harry Potter had satisfying story arcs that showed their complexity, there are also those that deserved better narratives. From main characters to supporting characters, here are the women from Harry Potter who had badass arcs as well as those who deserved more....

When it comes right down to the one gift every Harry Potter fan would want from the Wizarding World the answer is usually (and should always be), a wand. Why? Because having a wand that worked would probably make it possible for a fan to acquire almost any other gift they desired from the Harry Potter universe. Let’s also not forget the magic that comes with obtaining a wand. “The wand chooses the wizard,” after all, and how fantastic is that?...

The Watchmen comics presented readers with a collection of characters that, at best, walked the line between good and evil, and at worst, were some of the worst superheroes in the history of comics. With Rorschach making Batman look sane, Ozymandias a narcissist who had no problem killing for the greater good, and Doctor Manhattan as an amoral superhero who didn’t know right from wrong, it was an eclectic cast of characters at best....

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Harrison Ford is one of the biggest movie stars of all time. Indeed, the iconic screen actor has enjoyed a 50-year career, working with some of the most accomplished filmmakers in the process. He’s worked for Lucas, Spielberg, Nichols, Polanski, Weir, Ridley, J.J., and many more over the course of his illustrious filmography. And we haven’t even mentioned Han or Indy yet! Of course, Han Solo and Indiana Jones are among Ford’s most well-known film roles, but they don’t tell the entire story....

Hermione and Ron are one of the main couples from the Harry Potter series. They are definitely one of the few couples that are built up rather consistently as the books go along, and they go from being childhood friends to having crushes on one another and to getting married in the epilogue. There’s no denying that these two care a lot about each other, even if they didn’t always get along and often butted heads....

But there’s a good chance when you were going down the cybersecurity checklist, you didn’t think about your printer. That can really come back to bite you. 1. Update your firmware This is a step we give for just about anything internet-connected. Firmware updates are vital for keeping your gadgets secure. These patches and updates ensure you’re running the latest software, protecting you from recently-discovered bugs and vulnerabilities. To find steps on updating your printer’s firmware, check your user manual....

Apple Pay is continuing its rollout in the United States today, coming to a handful of new banks and credit unions. While the mobile payment platform has been long supported by most of the major banks in the United States, it’s been slowly coming to smaller banks and credit unions. Here’s the full list: Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union Cornerstone Community Financial CU First National Bank in Fairfield First National Bank of Muscatine First Southwest Bank Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union Gas & Electric Credit Union Houston Highway CU Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union Linn-Co Federal Credit Union MED5 FEDERAL CREDITUNION Ohio University Credit Union Ohio Valley Bank Ohnward Bank and Trust On Tap Credit Union Pennsville National Bank Salisbury Bank and Trust School Systems FCU Shelby Savings Bank Shoreline Credit Union Taunton Federal Credit Union The Colorado Bank & Trust Company of La Junta Triad Bank UNO FCU Tim Cook recently remarked at Apple’s annual shareholder meeting that Apple Pay has not replaced cash as aggressively as he would have liked....

The new Safari design in macOS Monterey has been controversial, to say the least. The new design is radically different from previous versions of Safari, with features like color adaptivity, a dynamic url bar, and buttons crammed into a single three-dot list. Luckily, Twitter user Zhuowei Zhang has found a way to bring back the old design if you’re not happy with the new one. This might all be a temporary fix, as Apple could easily remove this ability in a subsequent beta of Monterey....