With multiple sources saying that Apple’s acquisition of Beats is in the final stages, everyone is trying to figure out what Apple has to gain from the deal. Earlier, we posted some guesses about what the acquisition could be for, but nobody really knows for certain yet. Across the Internet, the news has divided pundits and commentators alike. Some people like the idea of incorporating the Beats brand, others despite it for their poor headphone quality....

Both Parallels and VMware announced new versions of their software over the last 12 hours. Which software do you use to run Windows applications, if any? Do you Virtualize Linux or other builds of MacOS X? Leave comments on your experience. For the record, I have been using Parallels to deal with @#$% QuickBooks most recently, but off and on for years overall. VMware has also impressed me when I have tried it....

When you want more privacy, you can start using a VPN. Tap or click here for details on how a VPN can protect your privacy and find out Kim’s VPN of choice. You would have to dig deep to find a browser that doesn’t have an incognito mode. When using it, you expect it to work as intended. But a popular browser was recently caught tracking users. Keep reading to find out why it’s a good idea to delete it now....

Plex’s Free Streaming Service The new Plex streaming service is now live and works across all devices that support the Plex app (which is virtually everywhere). And Plex says it will use your existing media collection to make recommendations for content on the free service. The service is similar to others that offer free ad-supported content like The Roku Channel, Tubi, and others. You can access the free content via the Plex app from the sidebar....

With Pokemon Go’s popularity reignited in the wake of Pokemon Let’s Go and the recent updates to the mobile game, there’s been a definite uptick in players and interest on social media. It’s not just adding new Pokemon to the mix: the technology behind the AR mode in the app has been updated, and a Pokemon Go vet clinic in Mexico is taking that to a whole new level. This AR update was introduced earlier this year and it made it so that the Pokemon you encounter on your travels can interact with the environment around them on your screen....

With the release of Pokemon Home trainers can now transfer their faithful Pokemon companions to the newest generation of Pokemon games. Pokemon Home describes itself as a “cloud-based service” where trainers can store all of their Pokemon past, present, and future in one central location. But that is not all Pokemon Home has to offer trainers. Pokemon Home can be used to trade Pokemon directly from the cloud, it can be used to wonder trade Pokemon, and it re-introduces the Global Trading System (GTS)....

Why Phish the Engineering Industry? Given their existence across multiple sectors and professional industries, if not every one, targeting engineers would be of interest to anyone hoping to gain unauthorized access to a network. Phishing attacks that target engineers are normally used to target the particular industry or corporation they work for. Information systems or other types of engineers that work for government agencies or defense contracting companies may receive phishing emails from state-sponsored bad actors or anyone looking for access to information relating to military or government activities....

Pinterest is rolling out a big update to its mobile apps today that brings a number of highly requested features to both the iPhone and iPad. Some of the more notable updates include notifications and push notifications for comments and mentions, the ability to @mention friends from within the app, and improved search that provides suggestions as you type. The updated app will also now let users invite friends to group boards....

If Pixel’s success is in sight, it’s time for Google to start preparing its successor. The confirmation that the tech giant Google will launch this year a new Pixel and this new report has come from within the company itself. Introduced in September last year, the new Pixel is the natural heirs to everything that the tech giant Google started with the Nexus line. However, these are top smartphones, and they want to compete with what is best in the market, giving Google a prominent position....

You may have heard about Day One, a popular diary app available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as well as Android and web browsers. Now, the app is joining Automattic, which is the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, as announced on Monday in a press release. The acquisition was confirmed by Automattic on the official WordPress blog, but no details about the amount of the deal were revealed. As of today, Day One is part of Automattic’s built-in apps, and the company has already confirmed its plans to integrate the app with other services....

The more we advance in our articles, the more we notice the power of PowerShell, and that impression will only increase as we move forward. In this article, we will try to focus on Scripting and Functions with PowerShell. As we’ve seen for all concepts with PowerShell so far, functions are also very simple to use. To use them, all you have to do is to use the following syntax: function [scope:] [([type]$parameter1[,[type]$parameter2])] { param([type]$parameter1 [,[type]$parameter2]) dynamicparam {} begin {} process {} end {} } It can be very simple or very complex, depending on the context....

A new report from CBC News details the progress being made to unlock the FM radio chip that many smartphones feature. Many smartphones have an untapped FM chip inside them that users are unable to take advantage of and while many Android devices are confirmed to have the chip, the iPhone also has despite Apple not officially recognizing it. A petition has been running in the United States to urge carriers and manufacturers to unlock the hidden FM chip in smartphones....

It’s been over two years since a Pirates of the Caribbean story last released, with the fifth installment of the franchise showing Jack Sparrow team up with young Henry Turner in order to save his father, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann from a long life apart. The latest blockbuster starring Jonny Depp as the maverick pirate failed to meet the same heights as the original trilogy but was, nevertheless, an enjoyable experience....

The subscribers to PlayStation Plus will soon receive a remaster of one of the best games of all time for free, as Shadow of the Colossus is one of the titles that will be given away in March 2020, along with Sonic Forces. The February 2020 PlayStation Plus line-up included some great games, but Shadow of the Colossus is widely regarded as one of the best PlayStation exclusives of all time....

It’s one of those pop culture debates that will never be settled: who is Marvel’s best Chris? They have three guys named Chris in prominent roles in their line-up: Chris Evans playing Captain America, Chris Hemsworth playing Thor, and Chris Pratt playing Star-Lord. The only missing Chris is Chris Pine, and he’s been poached by the DCEU. Hollywood’s other Chrises all star in the MCU. So, naturally, the fan base has drawn parallels between the three Chrises and become divided on the issue of who’s best....

Financial Phishing Government and Military Phishing Healthcare Phishing Retail Phishing Phishing Individuals Introduction For nearly a decade, spear phishing has been a cost effective and highly efficient approach to penetrate the computer networks of government and military institutions. Sophisticated phishing schemes against U.S. civil institutions have increasingly attracted media coverage. Contrary to the popular belief that these institutions have cutting edge information security technology to protect themselves, the reality tells a different story....

With the Pokemon GO fest nearby, players are all seeing new and exciting activities to keep themselves pumped up in the game. Players now have the chance to encounter all-time classic enemies in Pokemon, James, and Jessie. Otherwise known as the Team Rocket for their branding, players can now choose to fight with these guys in Pokemon Go. Jessie and James will appear in a bit Meowth shaped hot air balloon in the game....

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is quickly getting popular in the online game community and among Pokemon fans. The game is quite amazing and entertaining at the same tie because of the various features that players are hooked into. One of these features is the ability to interact with other players worldwide using the Battle stadium mode. You can play or challenge other players for casual battles, ranked battles, and other online competitions....

Step 1) Enter Transaction Code SPRO in the SAP Command Field In the next screen, Select “SAP Reference IMG” Step 2) In the next screen , Display IMG follow the menu path Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Business Transactions -> Outgoing Payments -> Outgoing Payments Global Settings ->Define Accounts for Rounding Differences Step 3) In the screen, Select the Charts of Accounts in which G/L Account is Created...

Android 5.0.2 is now up for the downloading if you have a Nexus 10 or 2013 model of the Nexus 7. If you haven’t received an over-the-air update for these, or you want to restore your device to its original state, then these are a welcome gift. Each week we gather up all the major software updates for the biggest devices; phones tablets on U.S. carriers ( unlocked phones, of course), wearables, round them all up so you don’t miss a thing....