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Everyone gets excited about the iMac Pro’s multi-core functionality, and rightfully so. Having applications like Final Cut Pro X and Screen Flow 7, apps that take advantage of multiple cores to speed up work, can have major performance implications. Another speed-oriented iMac Pro feature can make a noticeable difference in certain workflows as well. One of the more unheralded new additions to the iMac line is support for UHS-II SD Cards....

Apple has officially released iOS 9 and watchOS 2 to the public and today we’re getting into a rundown and our first impressions of the new features that come along with these updates. If you’d like to find out more about the top features in iOS 9 you can check out our full rundown here. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed....

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/291323540″ 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: Chinese supply chain sources report Apple AirPods not shipping until January 2017 New MacBook Pro owners with USB printers, mics, and audio equipment can avoid adapters with this handy cable Apple says new MacBook Pro’s 16GB RAM limitation is to maintain battery life efficiency Reports seemingly clarify Phil Schiller’s explanation of why there’s no 32GB MacBook Pro New MacBook Pros lack iconic Mac startup chime, but they do automatically boot when you open the lid (update: here’s how to enable it) Phil Schiller addresses new MacBook Pro controversy, explains why Apple dropped the SD card reader but kept the headphone jack Opinion: No SD Card slot?...

Take into consideration the box office performance of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and the various efforts to build buzz around the upcoming Birds of Prey movie — not to mention James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad — now is probably the perfect time for DC Universe to premiere its Harley Quinn animated series. The violent, foul-mouthed, adult-oriented cartoon follows in the footsteps (or missteps) of the streaming service’s past offerings, like Titans, Doom Patrol, and Swamp Thing....

In the world of Harry Potter, there are plenty of jobs for a witch or wizard to choose from. But many of them involve you working for the Ministry of Magic. At least, if you want to continue living in or around London. Thankfully, there are plenty of unexpected jobs to be found within the Ministry. There are the obvious gigs, such as becoming an Auror, aiming for a higher political job (such as becoming the Minister), and things like that....

The Order of the Phoenix is a significant organization in the Harry Potter books that becomes more prevalent in the later books. Several of the adult characters we meet that become close to Harry turn out to be members of the Order, and they band together to try and destroy Lord Voldemort once and for all. However, in the process, they could be guilty of doing some very shameless things, sometimes brave and stupid, and other times just plain reckless....

The Patronus Charm was one of the most memorable spells in the Harry Potter series. The spell is one of the most powerful defense charms, particularly against Dementors, and as a bonus it reveals each wizard’s spirit animal. Here’s a breakdown of the Patronus Charm and how Harry Potter fans can identify their personal version of the spell. The Patronus Charm was said to be used by the wizarding world since ancient times....

The company also makes batteries for HP. It currently produces 500,000 notebook batteries and 2.5 million for handsets and other portable devices every month at its two Chinese plants. With a view to the rumoured Apple tablet, interesting to reflect: C-Tech hopes to step into the battery pack market for products such as eBook readers and electric vehicles, DigiTimes reports. Involvement in the Apple ecosystem is powerful good magic for suppliers in the present economic climate, as PC manufacturers hope the WIndows 7 release will generate some interest in their machines, and mobile firms face increasing competition from Cupertino, inclusion in an Apple product can save the day for component suppliers....

Eargasm high-fidelity earplugs for sensitivity The name says it all. These high-fidelity earplugs help block out sounds and reduce loud booms, so they don’t wake you up in the middle of the night. With a high-end design, these reduce the world’s noise around you without tuning it out completely. There’s also a quick pull-out tab for easy retrieval. Ultra soft 38dB noise-reducing earplugs Not a fan of reusable earplugs? Grab this pack of foam plugs that slowly expand to fill your ear cavity, reducing sound around you and softening the harsh, thunderous noise of the world....

HBO’s latest series – Room 104, an anthology set in a hotel - has just released its first teaser and announced its premiere date. The series, which is the brainchild of indie filmmaking duo Jay and Mark Duplass officially bills itself as: “1 room. 12 different stories. Infinite possibilities.” The cast is predominantly made up of lesser-known actors, though there are some familiar faces here with James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) and Karan Soni (Deadpool’s beloved Dopinder), as well as Jay Duplass himself and Philip Baker Hall (Bojack Horseman), to name but a few....

But as any social media manager will tell you, even they can struggle when it comes to managing their own feeds! Like the rest of us, they sometimes have to experiment with different Instagram aesthetics and vibes until they find the one that really works for them. UK-based social media manager India Yasmeen is one of these content chameleons. Starting out as a fashion stylist, she originally started her account to showcase the chic outfits she was putting together for clients — back when Instagram was still fairly new....

A variety of third-party mail apps for Mac have come and gone over the years, ranging from the once-revolutionary but now defunct Mailbox app, to currently-available options like Spark. One of the more recent options to enter this space is an app called Mimestream, and it comes from a former Apple engineer. It just might be the best Gmail app for macOS yet. A new update to Mimestream today brings a handful of new features, including deeper integration with Google Calendar, additional customization options, and more....

Several of the Thunderbolt 3 accessories that I’ve been able to test since the release of the 2016 MacBook Pro have come with Thunderbolt 3 cables. However, most of the pack-in cables are of the shorter variety, usually around 0.5m long. The reason for this is because cheaper passive cables support full Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth at lengths up to 0.5m long, while passive cables over 0.5m max out at 20 Gbps data transfer....

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire is one of the most action-packed movies in the franchise, with the Triwizard Tournament bringing some amazing moments onto the big screen. The film sees the franchise really kick up a gear from family-friendly magic fun to the dark side as Lord Voldemort officially returns. However, it isn’t all doom and gloom with dragons and mythical creatures. This Harry Potter movie also focuses more on romance, adding even more depth to each of the main characters....

Having made appearances in both the first and last films of the Harry Potter franchise, Gringotts Wizarding Bank is not just the sole bank of the wizarding world, but is also regarded as one of the safest places apart from Hogwarts. The extreme security measures taken at Gringotts have resulted in some of the most powerful wizards and witches putting their trust in the bank to keep some of their most prized possessions safe, resulting in some lucrative artifacts being stored in the many vaults at Gringotts....

One of the most beloved fan-favorite characters from the Harry Potter series is Draco Malfoy. Many fans feel like Draco deserved a more developed redemption arc over Severus Snape. While Draco did get somewhat of a redemption arc, it wasn’t explored very much. There are many people who feel like this should have been acknowledged more in the series. While Draco undoubtedly did some awful things and made many mistakes, he was also redeemable in many ways....

Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter movies differs a lot from her original portrayal in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. The character played by Helena Bonham Carter appeared in four film installments. Bellatrix was one of Lord Voldemort’s most loyal allies, making her one of the most dangerous characters in the series. Bellatrix was an extremely powerful witch who was a master in the Dark Arts. The member of the House of Black became a Death Eater after she graduated from Hogwarts....

A new report from iFixit today looks into a curious case of many iPhones and Apple Watches failing at a hospital, at the same time. At first the cause was thought to be an electromagnetic pulse, but further investigation revealed the issue was helium. They mystery started when a new MRI machine was being installed at Morris Hospital, outside Chicago. Systems Specialist, Erik Wooldridge said that he started hearing that smartphones had stopped working in the building....

Stop Documents from Saving to OneDrive by Default Office 2013 is set to upload your documents to OneDrive by default, but you might prefer that they don’t and would rather they stay on your local drive instead. If that’s the case for you, read our article on how to make Office 2013 save documents to your PC by default – not OneDrive. Add Pictures from OneDrive or Online to Document Finding the right image to insert in to Word and PowerPoint document can sometimes be challenging....

The Marauders are definitely favorites for Harry Potter fans. The adventures of Sirius, James, and Remus while they were in high school have inspired fans and left them wanting to learn more. While readers only got bits and pieces of their time at Hogwarts, the three of them, and Pettigrew although he doesn’t really count, had such dynamic chemistry and friendships that fans have gotten really attached. It’s no wonder that there are so many fan works about these three....