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The extremely popular 2012 App of the Year ‘Paper by FiftyThree’ has been updated today with a few notable new features making it even easier to create beautiful sketches, illustrations, and more. Among the new features, developer FiftyThree has added a new “Made with Paper” feature that acts as a feed for inspiration displaying ideas and artwork “from creative minds around the world.” Other new features in version 1.3.1 include pinch to zoom, and a new ink upgrade that introduces the Expressive Ink Engine built on OpenGL for faster rendering....

For five seasons, Orphan Black captivated audiences with plot twists, clones popping up everywhere, and most importantly, its lovable characters. No matter what happened with the overall story, fans kept coming back because they loved these characters. Getting to see new interactions and situations for them all was always interesting. Because of the way viewers felt about these people, they got invested in their relationships. Sometimes they rooted for these character interactions and at other times, they were completely against the idea....

Murtagh Fraser is in many ways the wind beneath Jamie Fraser’s wings, committed to his friend and godson with a commendable loyalty. He is also possibly one of the more underrated characters in the Outlander series, many times in the shadows of the narrative despite being such a pivotal influence on Jamie Fraser’s walk of success. Fans of his will know that Murtagh is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve and who is willing to undergo brave feats, for the sake of honor and integrity....

Any software program includes, multiple entry and exit points. Testing each of these points is a challenging as well as time-consuming. In order to reduce the redundant tests and to achieve maximum test coverage, basis path testing is used. In software engineering, Basis path testing involves execution of all possible blocks in a program and achieves maximum path coverage with the least number of test cases. It is a hybrid method of branch testing and path testing methods....

It might sound like the stuff of Hollywood urban legends but it was a role on the kids’ TV show Pee-wee’s Playhouse as Cowboy Curtis that helped make award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne a star. Pee-wee’s Playhouse was by no means Fishburne’s first rodeo, of course. He’s been acting since he was a child and counts the 1975 film Cornbread, Earl And Me and a 12-episode stint on soap opera One Life To Live among his early credits....

So what is penetration testing? It is a process by which capable security professionals gain access to an IT system using a variety of intrusion techniques similar to those used by malicious hackers and perform a cyber security assessment. The pen tester’s role is to identify possible vulnerabilities to be secured in a network-connected infrastructure and advise on crucial corrections of any discovered flaws. These professionals might test not only the resilience of the actual systems but also the efficacy of internal security policies and even the workforce’s ability not to fall prey of social engineering and scam attempts....

Apple’s recent OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 update is causing even more headaches for users of the latest Mac Pro line. Last week, we reported that 10.9.3 incompatibilities are the source of GPU issues with professional video editing programs. Now, multiple threads on Apple’s support forums are indicating issues with 10.9.3 Mac Pros and multiple external monitors. The issue causes users with several monitors to only see a portion of their monitors functioning....

This article will provide an overview of the brand impersonation phishing technique and will explore what brand impersonation is, how it works, the anatomy of brand impersonation, red flags of brand impersonation and how to prevent falling victim to this phishing technique. What is the brand impersonation phishing technique? Brand impersonation is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of sending spoofed emails to a targeted user in hopes they are conned into thinking the email is legitimate, brand impersonation involves the use of a brand name, logo, legitimate-looking emails and websites into tricking the user into clicking on links, downloading malicious attachments and possibly even giving up personal information....

Oura provides solid integration with Apple HealthKit and Google Fit, so the data collected by the Oura Ring is not locked into the Oura app. The most requested integration from Oura wearers has been Strava, and now your activities will flow seamlessly between Oura and Strava so that nothing will get missed. Oura will include these activities in its key metrics, and Strava will support sharing of rest and recovery metrics with your Strava network of athletes....

This article will detail the compromised account phishing technique. We’ll explore what a compromised account is, how it works and how you can spot this technique and avoid falling victim to it yourself. What is a compromised account? The compromised account phishing technique is when phishers attempt to trick a user into sending them sensitive information, including login credentials to the account they claim is compromised. This phishing technique may become a springboard for malicious actions that can set the stage for other devastating attacks....

Hot on the heels of Apple unveiling the highly anticipated iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, popular accessory company Pad and Quill has today announced a new case for the device. The company has revealed its newly designed Traveler case for both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. The Traveler case is a bumper style walled case and in classic Pad and Quill fashion, is made from full grain leather....

The Paranoid Android team today released the second beta of PA 4.6 with some major improvements to Dynamic System Bars (DSB) — which was introduced in the previous beta. In the latest beta, the team has further polished DSB making its animations smoother and faster and reduced the resources required by it by reducing the screen polling rate. Sadly, the PA team says that performance is still not up to the mark especially on low-end devices and that there will still be some unwanted battery drain, though it will not be as bad as on the first beta....

As anyone who’s tried one of the interactive demo units for the Apple Watch will know, it’s a pretty effective way to understand what the Watch can do. From a patent application published today, it appears Apple may be considering doing the same thing with future iPhones. While iPhone users may consider the devices pretty self-explanatory, and wonder why such interactive displays might be needed, the patent text does give one clue....

Pay Monthly will enable US consumers to spread payments over longer periods of time, up to two years. What’s more, its customers will have access to a new offering through PayPal that will give them “greater flexibility and even more choices to pay for the items they want and need,” according to the company’s announcement. With 537 million credit card accounts and debt totaling $841 billion in the US as of March 31, credit card debt is becoming a greater issue among many US consumers who are experiencing first-hand the effects of 40-year record inflation and rising interest rates and fears of an impending recession....

First launch the Mac App Store from the Dock – included in OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.6 and up. Type: twitter in the search box, hit Enter and install the official OS X Twitter app. After installing it, click the Launchpad icon from the Dock. Now click the Twitter icon and start the app. Sign in with your username and password. Then you’ll see your Twitter timeline and can start tweeting from your desktop....

OtterBox is out today with an interesting take on streamlining the iPhone wireless charging experience. OtterSpot has arrived as a modular home and portable wireless charging system with a stackable design, USB-C, and 5,000 mAh capacity in the portable Qi-enabled OtterSpot batteries that neatly rest and charge on top of the base. Particularly since Apple canceled AirPower, there really hasn’t been much innovation in the wireless charging space. OtterBox is looking to shake things up with its new modular wireless charging system for iPhone and other Qi-enabled devices....

Mistake not, the CaloRieco is not a machine you would tuck in your purse or your pocket, it, in fact, resembles a kitchen scale. Panasonic recently showcased the prototype of the CaloRieco. The gadget promises to measure calories along with the other Nutrition facts in just about 10 seconds. All one needs to do is open the lid and place their food inside the loading bay. Once done the user can initiate the process by using the touchscreen....

Panic has released their new 2.5 update for Prompt, the popular SSH application for iOS. Introducing split-screen views on the iPad and 3D Touch on the latest iPhones, this brings Prompt to the forefront with the latest features available in iOS 9. The SSH application enables web developers and anyone who needs terminal-based access to easily do so on mobile. Prompt runs on iPhones and iPads alike. Today’s update also supports better layouts for the iPhone 6 Plus in landscape mode....

Tom Haverford was pretty much an open book, which allowed Parks & Recreation fans to truly get to know him, but there’s one detail about him that is often forgotten: his real name. Yes, “Tom Haverford” wasn’t his actual name. Parks & Recreation was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur and debuted on NBC in 2009, coming to an end in 2015 after seven seasons. Although it had a rough start, with its first season regarded as the worst of the bunch, the series eventually found its balance and tone, and built a pretty solid fanbase....

Pebble today announced its latest smartwatch with a color e-paper display — the Pebble Time. The watch has been redesigned from the ground up and is 20% thinner than the original Pebble with a waist size of 9.5mm. To aid ergonomics, the watch is slightly curved so that it can fit easily on your wrist. Unlike the original Pebble, which sports a black and white e-paper display, the Pebble Time sports a “revolutionary new” color e-paper display with excellent outdoor visibility and “always-on timekeeping....