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In the world of witchcraft and wizardry, it’s hard to imagine two more powerful, skilled, or downright iconic characters than Harry Potter and Sabrina Spellman. These two are pretty extraordinary magicians and extraordinary people in their own right, and even though they’re both teens they’ve managed to earn their way to the top of their magical worlds on account of their talents and skills. But if Harry and Sabrina were pitted against one another in a fight, which one of them would come up a winner?...

Cooking competition series Hell’s Kitchen has aired 17 seasons to date, with an 18th coming up this year. Since 2005, the series has contestants enter a professional kitchen where they must run successful dinner services under the leadership and training of Chef Gordon Ramsay. As per his signature style, Chef Ramsay screams, swears, and throws things as he tries to, er, inspire these ambitious young chefs the best they can be....

A couple of years ago, Australia-based former Apple Retail Store employee Josh Hunt realized that he (and his colleagues) had a major problem: even with Apple’s cloud technologies, viewing his Apple Store work schedule was a pain. Apple’s internal network allows Apple Store employees to view their hours each day, but this information is not easily accessible from the Calendar application on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Hunt created a tool called Roster Genius that is a web extension to convert Apple’s internal calendaring system into a file that is compatible with the iOS and Mac calendar applications....

Heroland is a light-hearted look at the turn-based RPG, whose charm is slightly undermined by an over-reliance on grinding and repetitive gameplay. The ragtag RPG adventure party is one of the oldest tropes in video games. From Final Fantasy through to Pokemon, some of the biggest game franchises in history have depended on having a strong and varied party of characters that take down enemies in a turn-based fashion. New title Heroland takes a slightly satirical look at this, albeit one with plenty of love....

Minneapolis renovation experts help homeowners decide if they should Stay or Sell in this new HGTV series. This series is made for people who love their neighborhood, but have outgrown their homes. This new series features husband and wife duo, Brad and Heather Fox, who will be saving the day as they help the homeowners decide if they should stay in their beloved Minneapolis neighborhoods or if they should buy another property nearby to customize....

Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV event is finally over and we’ve got a lot to say about it. From 3D Touch to the iPad Pro’s Apple Pencil, there’s a lot to cover that happened during the event. Let’s get into a recap of the event as well as our first impressions of Apple’s latest product announcements. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed....

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss current Mac setups including the best desktop and notebook Macs for different tasks, the current state of working from an iPad, Touch Bar thoughts after almost one year with the technology, and much more. 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....

Apple last week officially released iOS 11 to the public and since then, we’ve been receiving a bevy of questions from readers about battery life. The majority say they’ve seen battery life fall since upgrading to Apple’s latest operating system, but we’re curious: have you noticed a change in battery life since upgrading to the final release of iOS 11? Apple didn’t tout any battery life improvements with iOS 11, and it’s usually the case that major iOS updates take a hit to iPhone and iPad battery life....

Clint Barton is saying goodbye to his former Avengers teammates, and hello to troubles all his own in the new comic series, Hawkeye: Freefall. But with the book’s biggest mystery now out in the open, it’s time for more of Clint’s friends to find out just why the archer is living a double life – starting with his old friend Black Widow. The new series from Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt began with serious momentum and mystery, throwing Clint’s plan of tackling smaller, street-level crimes out the window with the arrival of a new mysterious Ronin spilling blood in New York City....

Heath Ledger passed away more than a decade ago and yet he is still remembered as one of the most fascinating and talented young actors to ever grace the big screen. Though his career was tragically short, Ledger amassed a considerable amount of great performances in stellar movies. While many people may have their favorite movies with which to remember Ledger’s talents, he left behind a number of acclaimed projects fans might want to seek out....

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets released some time ago now but is one of the most popular books and films of the Harry Potter series. During the tale, J.K. Rowling crafted a location like no other, the secret chamber that housed the dangerous Basilisk. Created by the Slytherin architect of the school, the Chamber of Secrets was designed to be Salazar’s ultimate revenge. The Chamber would allow the Basilisk to kill off anyone not worthy of being in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry....

The Harry Potter franchise has been created in such a thorough and detailed way that we often don’t have questions about its larger world. However, the Department of Mysteries, which appears in both the books and the films, leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The Department of Mysteries is of course mysterious for a reason, but there are plenty of things that we’d love to know about this odd segment of the Ministry of Magic....

The Harry Potter universe is jam-packed with so many characters it can be hard to keep track of exactly who is who within the wizarding community. While the books remain the top way to consume the story of the Boy Who Lived, the movies did a similarly brilliant job at capturing the imaginations of a generation with the story about a boy who discovered he was a wizard, attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and defeated Lord Voldemort....

In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book, the Quidditch World Cup takes up a fair chunk of the story. Unlike in previous installments, where things usually begin with the Boy Who Lived being subjected to cruel treatment from the Dursleys, this time around he’s with the Weasleys pretty much from the start. And, once at the Burrow, he then embarks on one of the most-memorable experiences of his life....

The recent release of Thor: Love and Thunder delivered on its humor, emotional moments, and great action, but a pleasant surprise for fans came the reveal of Brett Goldstein as Hercules, one of Thor’s most iconic rivals from comics. With Hercules showing up in the post-credits of Thor: Love and Thunder, most MCU fans are excitedly wondering if the God of Thunder and Prince of Power will one day face off in battle....

It looks like the Apple Watch is launching in a certain big box retailer soon. Also, big changes may be coming to third-party Apple Watch accessories. Along with that, Zac and Benjamin discuss some issues with iTunes and Apple Music. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216851741?secret_token=s-nN2Kd” params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday....

Fans were taken aback when Luna Lovegood was introduced in the fifth Harry Potter novel out of nowhere, only for her to become one of the leading protagonists in the series. Her status as a girl with her head constantly in the clouds has made her this fandom’s Manic Pixie Dream Girl, although some consider her to be more cuckoo than smart. That would be misinterpreting Luna’s character, though, as she’s actually one of the smarter ones from Harry’s friend group....

When it comes to the houses in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, everyone has their own preferences. People who like Hufflepuff are generally decent and fair. Those who favor Gryffindor are bold and brave. The ones who choose Slytherin are cunning and ambitious. And, those who prefer Ravenclaw prize intelligence and learning over everything else. Regardless of which poison you pick, there are always some great laughs to be had at every single Hogwarts house....

Squibs were recognized members in the wizarding community in the Harry Potter series, but their history was never deeply divulged. The non-magical beings were present in the books by J.K. Rowling as well as the film adaptations, and they were commonly confused with traditional Muggles. Here’s an explanation into Squibs and how they differ from Muggles. A Squib, also referred to as a “wizard-born,” was a human that was born to at least one wizard parent, but didn’t inherit magical abilities....

It looks like Hayley Atwell isn’t quite ready to give up the spy business, as she’s now set to join the next two entries of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Atwell is no stranger to espionage, having played fan-favorite character Agent Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which included her own solo TV show on ABC. While nothing can make up for the cancelation of Agent Carter after only two seasons, watching Atwell kick butt alongside Tom Cruise and the rest of the IMF team will surely soothe the sting a bit....