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Quick Links Instead of having an empty black screen, why not turn your TV into a festive backdrop this year to add a cozy ambiance and Christmas cheer to your living space? These Christmas-themed YouTube backgrounds include popular Christmas hits, traditional music, and winter-warming sound effects to get you into the holiday spirit. 14K Christmas Ambience TV Backgrounds The 4K Christmas Ambience playlist from the Relax with TV Backgrounds channel offers something for every holiday mood, from cozy snow globes and Christmas lights to crackling fireplaces and festive ornaments in ultra-high definition....

In the productivity space, the AI race is in full swing, with competitors Google and Microsoft rapidly adapting their offerings. The latest move comes from Microsoft, which is bundling its AI features tailored to Office apps into Microsoft 365 subscriptions. While it could mean a pricier plan, existing customers will have the ability to opt out of the upgrade. Microsoft 365 Subscriptions Will Now Harness the Powers of Copilot Microsoft first introduced its AI-powered tool, Copilot, to its Office apps in January 2024 by way of a $20/monthCopilot Pro subscription....

The overwhelming majority of glass screen protectors proudly boast of their 9H hardness rating, but that means almost nothing. Concerningly, even some manufacturers claim that this number refers to the Mohs mineral scale. That’s completely false, and you shouldn’t base your screen protector selection on 9H hardness. Here’s what’s really going on. What is 9H hardness? It all starts with a pencil. Pencil leads range from the softest in 9B to the hardest in 10H....

Summary Despite their deranged morality and insatiable need for murder, audiences can’t get enough of their favoritefictional serial killers. As a glimpse into a horrifying world where tormented souls continually gave into their darkest impulses, following the stories of deranged killers allowed viewers to experience these chilling, consistent murderers from the safe distance of a fictional narrative. While they have not been real criminals, the effective performances of these killers meant their names were forever entrenched in popular culture....

3 Ways to Screenshot Right-Click Context Menus on Linux If you take a lot of screenshots on your computer, there are several tools that can help you do it effectively. However, most of these screenshot tools don’t allow you to screenshot right-click menus in Linux. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use....

5 Multi-Factor Authentication Vulnerabilities and How to Resolve Them Multi-factor authentication (MFA) raises the bar in cybersecurity by requiring users to prove their identity in more than one way before accessing a network. Hackers can bypass the single authentication process of providing a username and password, learned, say, through phishing or identity theft. A second verification method, then, is a handy way to confirm a user is genuine. Although multi-factor authentication tightens security in terms of access, it has some vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit too....

Summary Even two years after splitting fromChantel Everett,Pedro Jimenofrom90 Day Fiancéis still seen as a villain. The Dominican Republic native and his American ex-wife were initially compatible when they first appeared on TV. They shared common goals for their future and wanted to marry quickly. Unfortunately, neither of their families were willing to accept each other.They weren’t happy with Pedro and Chantel’s marriageand continued to interfere in their relationship for years....

Summary Warning: Spoilers for Blood Hunt #4!Doctor Strangemay be preparing to lose his place as the Sorcerer Supreme. For anyone wondering what itmeans to be Sorcerer Supreme, it refers to a mystic arts master who wields more magic and more access to magic energies than any other magic user in their realm. Stephen Strange has famously been attached to this role for decades and remains as such. However,Doctor Strange may be forced to pass the role off to Doctor Doombased on the events ofBlood Hunt#4 by Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz....

Quinta Brunson’sAbbott Elementaryhas accomplished a lot with only three seasons under its belt, including establishing the continued existence of one popular 2000s sitcom trope that I thought was long gone. The ABC TV series premiered in December 2021 and was an immediate hit. With strong ratings (particularly coming from Hulu and other secondhand, delayed viewing services) and critical acclaim, it was clear thatBrunson had created the next great network TV sitcom....

Android notification issues? Try these simple 16 fixes Notifications are how apps get your attention. They appear or pop up on your phone’s screen when you permit them, informing you when someone tries to reach you or reminding you of an event. Though, you don’t always get them. Sometimes, you encounter glitches due to not having a stable internet connection or accidentally enabled Do Not Disturb (DnD) for an extended period....

Apple Advanced Data Protection vs. Google Advanced Protection Digital threats are becoming more common and sophisticated, and big tech companies are responding by implementing tighter security measures. In December 2022, Apple announcedthree security features to protect user data. These features safeguard your iMessage, Apple ID, and iCloud data against external threats. Apple’s security program comes nearly three years after Google launched its Advanced Protection Program, which provides similar protections to even yourbudget Android phoneor tablet....

Summary Futuramaseason 12, episode 1 features another Bender-centric story, but the premiere sadly ignores some of Bender’s best family reveals from the original show. DespiteFuturamabeing an animated sitcom, the series has a surprisingly consistent canon, with the various reveals and twists throughout the show being carried on into the future. However,Futuramaseason 12 seems to have forgotten about some of the biggest elements of Bender’s lore, as they go completely ignored in theFuturamaseason 12 premieredespite their relevance to the new story....

Summary TheJustice Leagueare returning to the DC Universe, and their new roster can finally fix a 15-year-old mistake. The Justice League’s upcoming lineup is a mix of stalwarts such as Superman, and new recruits, like Star Sapphire. Yet, as seen in a first look atJustice League Unlimited#1,Ray Palmer, the Atom, returns as well–giving DC the chance to rectify a grave mistake. DC recently released their November solicitations, includingJustice League Unlimited#1. The first issue will be written by Mark Waid and drawn by Dan Mora, and sees the birth of a new League inthe wake of Darkseid’s forthcoming deathinAbsolute Power....