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In an interview with Elle, published on Wednesday, November 16, the 23-year-old spoke about what it was like being raised in the spotlight with two famous parents, her actor father and model mother Vanessa Paradis. “The internet seems to care a lot about that kind of stuff. People are going to have preconceived ideas about you or how you got there, and I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part....

With a private encryption key, your backed up files can’t be seen by anyone unless they can provide the password that decrypts the key, thus revealing the data. Is Setting a Private Encryption Key a Good Idea? In one word? Yes. Did you know that any cloud backup account without a private encryption key setup is open for the service to look at, anytime they want? It’s true. In practice, they have better things to do than look through one person’s dog photos, but it could happen....

What Can a Smart Light Switch Do? A smart light switch or smart switch lets you control anything in your home connected to a switch with your voice or a smartphone app. Use them to control lights, ceiling fans, bathroom fans, switch-controlled fireplaces, and even the garbage disposal. Smart Light Switch Features Let’s look at some of the features you might expect to find in a smart switch: Common Concerns About Smart Light Switches Some smart switches need to be installed in place of your traditional switches, which involves some knowledge and working with electrical wiring....

But there’s another way of communicating with a phone number: using a VoIP service. Let’s take a look at what a VoIP service is, what makes it different from a traditional phone number, and how it could benefit you. What Is a VoIP Number? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. Having a VoIP number is just like a traditional phone number that you dial; the only differnce is that the signal is being pushed through the internet instead of the phone carrier....

This is the role of application blacklisting on a web application. It screens the entities trying to enter a network against some listed items and prevents suspects from getting in. Learn more about how application blacklisting works in this article. What Is Application Blacklisting? Application blacklisting is the process of blocking some applications from having access to your network or system. These applications are those with suspicious or malicious programs and application blacklisting is a means to control such danger....

While there are plenty of MMOs to choose from at the moment, each with hundreds of hours of gameplay, developers are still thinking of new MMO games to create. Some, like Riot Games, plan on developing its own MMO based on existing IP like League of Legends. Others are focused on building their own new IP, like Intrepid Studios with Ashes of Creation. RELATED: Banner Saga Devs May be Working on MMO, Job Listing Suggests...

We’ve discussed before that miners on the blockchain are technically able to mint as many coins as they possibly can, so how does Bitcoin manage to maintain its 21 million token hard cap? This is all thanks to a major event called Bitcoin Halving that takes place once every four years. What Is Bitcoin Halving? Bitcoin halving, or just simply “the halvening,” is an event where Bitcoin’s supply gets cut in half....

Blood poisoning is not a medical term, but can refer to septicemia or sepsis. Septicemia is a bacterial infection in the blood. Sepsis is the body-wide inflammatory response to that infection, which can lead to organ failure or death. Focusing on sepsis, this article discusses blood poisoning symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Symptoms Symptoms of sepsis include the following: Fever or chillsSweatingPain or discomfortIncreased heart rateConfusionRapid breathingLightheadedness or dizziness Signs of infection elsewhere in the body may be present....

Using Bluetooth Bluetooth technology was designed primarily to support networking of portable consumer devices and peripherals that run on batteries, but Bluetooth support can be found in a wide range of devices including: Cell phonesWireless headsets (including hands-free car kits)Wireless keyboardsPrintersWireless speakersComputers How Bluetooth Works Two Bluetooth devices connect to each other by a process called pairing. When you press a button or select a menu option on the unit, a Bluetooth device initiates a new connection....

So this reported six-year, $48 million offer from Michigan to Jim Harbaugh doesn’t mean anything — other than Michigan clearly realizing it’s about to get all things Urban in the Big Ten and something better change. Understand this: money is irrelevant in the pursuit of Harbaugh. No matter where he coaches next fall, he’ll make enough money to be comfortable for life. MORE: Highest-paid college coaches | 10 Michigan candidates | SN All-Americans...

For the large number of Floridians, the scale of the damage is severe, and the state is looking at billions of dollars’ worth of repairs to infrastructure and public property in the coming months. More than 2 million homes and businesses were without power in Florida Wednesday overnight, as the storm disabled two major bridges, severed access along an interstate, and nearly razed the city of Fort Myers to the ground....

There is a lot to unpack from the finale of season 3, from Jean’s (played by Gillian Anderson’s) pregnancy, to the fate of Maeve (Emma Mackey) and Otis (Asa Butterfield). Not to mention Headmistress Hope (Jemima Kirke) has quit Moordale and the school has been sold to developers, meaning the students will have to find a new school to attend to complete their studies. That should all make things interesting if season 4 is given the green light....

Harris was joined by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Democratic Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar in El Paso, Texas. This visit comes after mounting criticism from the right that the vice president had not yet visited the border, as Biden’s first few months in office have seen a record number of migrants attempting to cross the southern border. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, there were more than 180,000 encounters on the Mexican border in May, the most since March 2000....

A DJ on the mic addressed the smoke and said: After taking a few moments to adjust to his momentary blindness, Durk responded However, Lil Durk is now going to take a break to recover from what happened on stage. In a social media post, the 29-year-old noted that he only continued for his fans. The singer shared a picture of his eye bandaged with the caption: Fans react to Lil Durk getting injured from smoke on stage Fans have reacted to the 3 Headed Goat singer getting injured by the smoke cannons on stage at Lollapalooza and carrying on despite that....

On August 15, the 58-year-old news anchor announced on her Twitter handle that she has been ousted from one of Canada’s most-watched news shows, CTV National News, after 35 years of service. Following the announcement, The Globe and Mail suggested that one of the contributing factors in her contract termination was her greying hair, thereby sparking allegations of ageism and sexism against one of Canada’s largest media organizations. On August 25, fast food chain company Wendy’s (Canada) took to its Twitter handle to update a new profile picture featuring its mascot in grey hair instead of its iconic red one, in solidarity with the 58-year-old news anchor....

“My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much,” she wrote, adding: “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.” Currivan previously wrote on her Guideposts blog in July about finding joy with Trebek during his battle with pancreatic cancer. She said that in December 2018 while vacationing in Israel, she noticed something different about Trebek....

The 49ers’ Super Bowl 54 loss to the Chiefs should have made clear to San Francisco general manager John Lynch what he could not see before his first NFL Draft on the job a few years ago. Patrick Mahomes, already a league MVP and a Super Bowl MVP after two seasons as the starter in Kansas City, was the best player in the 2017 NFL Draft. Yes, the 49ers are in good shape in 2020 with Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback and with a well-built roster that just stormed though the NFC playoffs before falling to Mahomes and the Chiefs....

One such emerging and sought-after career option is Developer Advocacy. This article explains what this is in more depth. Who or What Is a Developer Advocate? Developer Advocates are subject-matter experts who drive the adoption of a product or service amongst other programmers and developers, customers, clients, and the general public in some cases. They are also at the cutting edge of innovation in their field of expertise. A Developer Advocate is an experienced programmer who trains other developers and evangelizes a software product or service via various communication channels like vlogs, blogs, speaking engagements, and so on....

Flash drives connect to computers and other devices via a built-in USB Type-A or USB-C plug, making one a kind of combination USB device and cable. Flash drives are often referred to as pen drives, thumb drives, or jump drives. The terms USB drive and solid-state drive (SSD) are also sometimes used but most of the time those refer to larger, not-so-mobile USB-based storage devices like external hard drives....

The graphics processing unit (GPU) is a vital piece of hardware. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to play games, watch movies, or even flick through a Powerpoint presentation. So, what is a graphics card, and does it actually work? What Is a Graphics Card? So, when someone says “graphics card,” they’re referring to the GPU—the graphics processing unit. Like the motherboard in your computer, the graphics card is also a printed circuit board....