HBO Dominates Television Critics Association Awards

The award winners from TCA have been announced while we are days away from the much-awaited Jimmy Kimmel hosted Emmy Awards. HBO shows have won half of the major honors.

It was the 36th Annual TCA award function in which they honored, as per custom, the best TV series, and programs in the 2019-20 season. The coming of age DC comics series Watchmen stole the night, bagging four out of eleven major awards.

A CBC fan-favorite sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” created by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy is the only other contender to have won more than one award; the Canadian series bagged two awards at TCA.

Beating Netflix by miles, HBO’s other hit shows “Succession” and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” also received their due recognition making it the winner of six among all major honors at TCA.

The winners were decided by voting in TCA’s network comprising more than 250 journalists across the United States and Canada.

“Watchmen” won the “Program of the Year” award, and a TCA announcement that honored the HBO series said that they have singled out Watchmen in recognition of the efforts done by the production team to carve their own legacy while also staying true to the original legendary DC source material.

TCA also bestowed “heritage” award upon Star Trek for the tenacity and endeavors of the production team to delineate present-day issues of bigotry, sexism, religion, politics, and human rights in a futuristic world of space wars while also sketching positive emotions of love, intrigue, and adventure. TCA’s announcement also acknowledged Star Trek’s inclusive approach to casting an African American in a leading role (the first one to do so).

The TCA also presented a career achievement award to tv icon Alex Trebek in recognition of his “unparalleled legacy as one of television’s most enduring and beloved personalities.”

The President of TCA, Sarah Rodman, who is also an editor at Entertainment Weekly, said about the 2019-20 season as something that mirrors reality outside. The content helped viewers reflect on tough times and also provided a “rabbit hole” to escape the noise and creepiness outside.

Watchmen bagged four awards, which include Individual Achievement in Drama (Regina King), Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement in Movie, Miniseries or Special, and Program of the Year.

Another mega-hit HBO show “Succession,” starring Jeremy Strong, got the nod in Outstanding Achievement in Drama. Michael Jordan’s hit TV series “The Last Dance” bagged an award in Outstanding Achievement in News & Information.

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Guide to Set Up Your Xbox One Controller with Windows 10 PC

Microsoft’s Xbox One controller is one of their most sought-after products. It is an excellent controller that will enhance your gaming session experiences. It makes it easy to play and brings fantastic controls on your fingertips. You can connect the controller with cables or use it wirelessly on your Windows PC. These controllers have long-lasting batteries that are better than any other gaming console’s controller. It offers less latency during heavy fighting games. But connecting them can seem like a task, especially if you’re new into the gaming world. To help you out, we have mentioned all the different ways that you can use to connect your Xbox One controller to your PC and steps to configure it:

Ways to Connect the Controller

There are various ways you can use to connect the Xbox One controller with your PC, but it mainly depends if you want to use cable or go wireless. Following are the methods you can use:

Use a USB Cable

Your controller comes with a micro-USB cable so that you can create a wired connection. Start by plugging the USB cable into your computer and plug the other end into the front of your controller. The connection will be established, and charging will instantly begin. Remember that you’ll have to do this every time you need to charge your controller. 

Use a Wireless Adapter

This method will help you connect the controller wirelessly, but before that, you’ll need an Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows 10. You might find this adapter in the package of your controller. If not, you can purchase it separately. Note that this is different from the adapter for the Xbox 360 controller. 

After purchasing the Wireless Adapter, plug it into a USB port on your computer. You may need to use the USB extender (included in the package) depending on how far the port is at the back of your computer. Then, hold the Xbox button on your controller to turn it on, and press the button on the adapter. Now, press the bind button on your controller. The LED on your controller will start blinking. In the meantime, it will begin searching for a connection and will stop flashing once the connection gets established.

Use Bluetooth

This method is for those who have Bluetooth support on their Xbox One controller. To check if your controller has Bluetooth support, check the surrounding of the Xbox logo on the controller. If it is similar to the plastic as the controller, i.e., without seams, then it supports Bluetooth. If you find a separation between the face of the controller and the logo, then it doesn’t support Bluetooth. Here are the steps to pair your devices together:

1. Go to the Settings of your PC and click on Devices.
2. Select Bluetooth & other devices, and switch on the toggle for Bluetooth so that it can search for available devices.
3. Now, click on Add Bluetooth or Other Device and select Bluetooth.
4. Press the Xbox logo on your controller to turn it on, and press the bind button located at the top.
5. The Xbox Wireless Controller will appear on your device listing. 
6. Click on Pair to establish a connection.

Xbox Controller Management and Configuration

Before going any further, you must download the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store to get the most out of your controller. Following are the list of things you can do on the app to manage and configure your controller:

Update Your Xbox Controller

By default, Windows 10 comes with the relevant drivers for the Xbox One controller. It helps to update your controller and get all the benefits from the latest firmware. If you experience any issue with your controller, then you should try updating it using the following steps:

1. Open the Xbox Accessories app and connect your controller with it.
2. Now, click on the three horizontal dots icon and select the Firmware version. Then click on Update now.

Test the Buttons on Your Controller

If you are doubtful of the buttons on your controller being registered or not, then try testing them with the Xbox Accessories app. Start by clicking on the Beaker icon. Now you can press the buttons, pull the triggers, and move the sticks on the controller. If the controller works fine, then you’ll see a corresponding icon appearing next to ‘Button Pressed.’ If not, then your controller might be faulty.

Steps to Successful Calibration

Your controller will come calibrated in the package, but you can use the Windows calibration tool to adjust or check its responsiveness. Use the following steps carefully:

1. Open the Start menu, search for ‘joy.cpl,’ and select the Control panel item result. 
2. The Game Controller window will open. Now, select your controller from the list and click on Properties.
3. The Test tab will be open from where you can determine the location of your resting thumbstick on the axis.
4. If you’re not satisfied, switch to the Settings tab and click on Calibrate. Follow the instructions carefully to calibrate the controller.
5. You can reset everything to the original state by clicking on ‘Reset to Default’ from the Settings tab.

This guide will help you use your Xbox One controller without any issue. If these don’t help or your controller fails to respond, then get it checked from an expert.

Source:-  Set Up Your Xbox with Windows 10 PC

Google’s Free Transcription Tools Usage Guide

 

Google’s Free Transcription Tools Usage 

Guide

Video conferencing has become the need of the hour because of the pandemic. Many organizations are relying on video conferencing to ensure proper and continuous communication between departments to maintain a smoother workflow. In this case, transcription has become an essential tool. If you are in the middle of a video conference and you are getting a lot of information at once, then there might be chances that you end up forgetting some points at the end of the video. Transcription is an essential element that you can use to view details of the video. Apart from video conferencing, transcription can be beneficial for video marketing as well. 

There are various third-party applications available which you can use to record audio. They come with additional features like the ability to listen to audio and make corrections simultaneously. These applications come with a subscription fee. So, if you don’t want to spend any money on transcription services, then you can use Google’s free transcription services.

Google Documents Voice Typing

Google Document offers its voice typing tool through which the users can convert speech into text. This is a very beneficial tool for users who face trouble in typing or who prefer to speak rather than type. It can also be used as a transcription tool for audio and video recordings. You can use this tool during a live video conference as well.

Steps to transcription by using voice typing:

• Open a new Google Document.
• Click on” Tools” and then tap on “Voice typing.”
• You can choose your preferred language by using the link above the microphone icon.
• You can start recording by clicking on the microphone icon. Once you start recording, a bright red light will appear.

Note: Once you start recording, make sure you click on the microphone icon because in case you left your Google Document in between, then the feature will automatically shut off and you will lose your already recorded transcript as well. Other than that, the transcription feature of Google Documents works well. However, you have to add commas, periods, and other niceties separately to make your document grammatically correct. 

Google Live Transcribe

Live Transcribe is an Android application offered by Google that can be used to transcribe audio to your phone’s screen. The app provides an easy and straightforward interface. All you need to do is just install it, load it, and it will start transcribing immediately. The app will save your transcription for three days, and if you want to access it longer than that, then you can copy the saved transcription and save it into a document.

Conclusion

If you need transcription services occasionally, then Google Documents will be a suitable choice for you. All you need to do is just make it grammatically correct by adding a few periods and commas. But, if you use transcription services very often, then you can use various third-party applications for more precise and accurate results. Third-party applications are not free, but they are worth every penny.

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Tips & Tricks for Your watchOS 7 Wearable

The current public beta version of watchOS 7 is really impressive and feels stable, especially considering the fact that this is the first open beta of the platform. Because of this, issues might get build-up, and Apple might have to repair your watch to bring it back to its normal functioning. So, we won’t straightforward recommend you to jump in until we make sure that it won’t create any issues for you.

Check Out the All-New Watch Face

This year’s watch face is the Chronograph Pro. It has a Tachymeter, along with more complications for the larger displays of Apple Watch. It will not be up to everyone’s tastes, as the face itself is just as customizable as any other feature.

Share Your Custom Watch Faces

If we talk of the customization, now users can share their tailored watch faces directly from their wrist. In case you got a compliment from your known ones over your looks, you can just click an openable link from the screen of your watch face selection.

In case the person who is downloading the face does not have the required app to complete the look, they’ll get prompted for downloading the respective apps. It is a fun way to share your setup in a very easily downloadable manner.

You can even post these links online, which can essentially create a watch gallery.

Multiple Complications per Face

Even though the options are limited, yet the Apple Watch now supports multiple complications from the same app. You can have “Mobile Data” and “Battery” from Controls app. You can have different weather forecasts, multiple to-do lists, and more. All this is a bit limited at present, but it will give more impressive watch face diversity.

Chat to Your New Siri

Siri has got a little more advanced in iOS and iPadOS. It will now respond to your queries more quickly and will offer a cleaner appearance. One of the most impressive updates is over the Siri translation, which will now be translating sentences or words for over 10 languages.

Enjoy a Speed Boost

The watchOS 7 feels a lot faster than its previous versions. In case you press the button on the side before to wake up your screen, then before pressing it for another time to get to your Dock, you will be impressed and surprised at the same time to find that your watch no longer requires button press for the second time. This denotes that you can simply press your Digital Crown for getting straight into the menu, rather than needing to press the button twice to get there. That might sound like a minute change, but for the fluency of the operating system, it makes a big difference.

The Fitness Application

The Activity app is now “Fitness”, with a handful of new workout options added to it. For one, “Dance” is now a workout type. You can also opt for, “Core Training”, “Functional Strength Training”, and a post-workout “Cooldown”. The Fitness app also shows the majority of your data on the front page of the iOS app, which saves your time searching through various tabs.

Get Some Rest

Finally, Apple has added up the Sleep Tracking feature to the Apple Watch. This app feeds back into your iPhone’s Health app to show you the results of how well you are sleeping, which is totally based on the minor movements while you are asleep. It might not be as deep as other sleep trackers, but it does offer a handy feature named “Wind Down” which helps you to prepare for sleep and sets a predetermined bedtime in order to prevent notification.

The battery life of Apple Watch isn’t great for using overnight, but the new prompt feature will prompt a window indicating you to charge your battery once it is under 30% while your bedtime is approaching.

On Your Bike

This year Apple Maps has got significant upgrades across every of its platforms including the watchOS. There is a new feature this time, and that is the addition of cyclist-friendly routes, along with the well-improved bike directions. This means you will more easily be able to track the bike lanes, busy roads, etc.

Source:-  Tips & Tricks for Your watchOS 7

 

Horror Movies That Reflect Society Today

Recently, some well-crafted horror movies are released, which stand out in all aspects, including storytelling, premises, and character development. The older horror films also have great content, and that can predict some of the things that people would be worried about in 2020. This article will list down some of the horror films that can predict today’s society.

A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

A Nightmare On Elm Street is a franchise of horror, but the first movie was the best one. It is an American slasher film and was released in 1984. The movie was written by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It stars Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, John Saxon, and Ronee Blakley. The plot starts with Tina Gray waking up from a nightmare, where she is chased by a man in a boiler room with a blade-fixed glove. The next morning, Tina was consoled by her best friend, Nancy, and Glen. But Tina’s boyfriend, Rod, interrupts their sleepover. When Tina fell asleep, she again witnessed the same nightmare. The next morning Nancy’s father arrests Rod, despite his innocence.

A Nightmare On Elm Street depicts a group of parents terrified by a pedophile named Freddy Kreuger. And they are ready to do anything to protect their kid. The plot of the story is very relevant in today’s society. Parents always keep their eyes on their children, especially when online, as online could be very dangerous if not used cautiously.

Halloween (1978)

Halloween is an American slasher movie directed by John Carpenter, who also co-wrote the screenplay with producer Debra Hill. The film’s plot revolves around the person with a mental health condition who had murdered his teenage sister on Halloween night when he was just six years old. After fifteen years, he returns to his hometown and stalks a female babysitter and her friend. Jamie Lee Curtis played the character of a female babysitter.

The movie is incredible and well suited to today’s “stranger danger” concept. The film did a gross collection of $70 million. Another sequel of the franchise is scheduled to release on 15 October 2021.

Candyman (1992)

Candyman is an American horror movie directed and written by Bernard Rose. The story is based on the short story titled The Forbidden, written by Clive Barker. The film’s plot follows a student in Chicago and completing a thesis on Urban Legends, which leads her to a ghost of an artist and slave named “Candyman.” He was murdered in the 19th century for his relationship with the daughter of a painter because it was forbidden for a slave’s son to love a white woman.

Candyman was released on 16 October 1992 by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and TriStar Pictures. The film collected a gross of $25 million in the United States. It received an average score of 61 out of 100 based on 15 critics on Metacritic. On CinemaScore, audiences gave an average grade of “C+” on an A+ scale to F.

Friday The 13th (1980)

Friday the 13th is an American slasher movie directed and produced by Sean S. Cunningham, and screenplay written by Victor Miller. It stars Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Betsy Palmer, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, and Kevin Bacon. The movie was released on 9 May 1980 and collected a gross of $59.8 million. Friday The 13th received praise from both audiences and critics. The plot set in 1958; Claudette Hayes and Barry Jackson sneak inside a cabin to have sex, where an assailant murdered them. After twenty-one years, the counselor of Camp Crystal Lake is driven to open the place; she was warned that the place is badly reputed for a boy drawing in the crystal lake. Later, an unseen person slashed her throat after chasing her in the woods.

People always worry about teens partying and having sex, especially in summer camps, without any supervision. And the way the teens treated Jason Voorhees was heartbreaking. Although, no one has any sympathy towards Voorhees for killing so many people.

The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)

The Silence of the Lambs is an American psychological horror screenplay written by Ted Tally and directed by Jonathan Demme. The story is adapted from a novel of the same name written by author Thomas Harris’. The movie stars Jodie Foster, a young FBI trainee named Clarice Starling. Anthony Hopkins played the character of Lecter, and Ted Levine played the character of Bill. The Lamb’s Silence was released on 14 February 1991 and collected a gross of over $272.7 million against the budget of $19 million. It was the fifth-highest-grossing movie of 1991 worldwide. The film’s plot starts with an FBI agent, Clarice Starling, who completed her training from Quantico, Virginia FBI Academy. She is assigned to interview a cannibalistic serial killer, whose insight could be useful in the case of psychopath serial killer, “Buffalo Bill.” Buffalo Bill used to kill young women and remove their skin.

The movie created fascination about serial killers and crime in general. Many shows and series are exploring the same genre.

Black Christmas (1974)

Black Christmas, which is titled, initially Silent Night, Evil Night, was released in 1974. Directed and produced by Bob Clark and written by A. Roy Moore. It stars Keir Dullea, Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, John Saxon, Lynne Griffin, and Marian Waldman. The story’s plot revolves around a group of sorority sisters who receive unknown threatening calls, and they are also stalked. Then they are killed by the killer during the Christmas season. There are two more movies in the Black Christmas franchise in 2006 and 2019. In today’s world, people hear more such cases of sororities and even more disturbing behavior. The 2019’s version of the movie also involved the feminist element of the story.

The above are a few lists of movies that depict today’s life and society. So if you are looking for some good horror movies to relate to the recent times, then you might find something for you. I hope you enjoyed the article.

 

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Highly-Rated Online Multiplayer PvP Games for Android Users

These days online gaming is gaining attention and upsurge in the number of players every month. One can play single and multiplayer games online and go through an interactive battle with their friends or anyone playing online. The Player(s) versus Player(s) are also gaining popularity. It is shortly known as PvP games, and it refers to a type of multiplayer interactive conflict within a game between one versus one Player. With their rising popularity, the number of games available in this category has also increased. It might get difficult for you to find the best one that suits your interest. To eliminate your drill for finding the perfect game, we have listed some of the best online multiplayer games that will keep you seated on edge below:

Dead by Daylight Mobile

This game is filled with classic cult characters, asymmetrical gameplay, and more. It is an asymmetrical four vs. one multiplayer horror game in which one ruthless killer hunts down four survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Players can take on the roles of either a Killer or Survivor. Since five players will be there in the same Killing Grounds, everyone will experience unexpected moments and unforgettable jump scares on every level. Players can customize their favorite characters with clothing items, full outfits, and accessories to fully express themselves and their unique personalities. Dead by Daylight is available on PC, console, and mobile.

Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars is a fast-paced 3v3 multiplayer and battle royale mode for your smartphone. You can create a team and out-strategize the opposing team. Collect and hold ten gems to win, but you’ll lose your gems if your character gets fragged. It requires you to show off your soccer skills and score two goals before the other team. There are no red cards here. The team that will achieve the most stars will win the match. You have to protect your team’s safety and try to crack open your opponents’. Use the map to sneak, blast, and blow your way to crack your enemies’ treasure. Collect unique skins and upgrade a variety of Brawlers with powerful super abilities, Star Powers, and gadgets.

Hearthstone

Hearthstone is a game where you can experience the magic, mischief, and mayhem with your friends. As a beginner, you can start practicing against computer-controlled heroes, fierce competitors around the world in real-time PvP, and duel the strongest Heroes in the Warcraft universe. Jaina, Thrall, Uther, and Illidan are the legends you’ll find in this game. The fun introductory missions will bring you into the world of Hearthstone’s intuitive gameplay. With the new eight-player experience, you, along with seven other competitors, can take on the roles of familiar Heroes straight out of WoW history, craft powerful boards of recruited minions, and duel in this auto-battler until a single winner is crowned. Your Blizzard Account syncs to Hearthstone, allowing you to continue your game from both your mobile and desktop with ease.

Legends of Runeterra

Legends of Runeterra is the strategy card game where skill, creativity, and cleverness determine your success. You get to choose your champions and combine cards from different regions for building the perfect deck to take down the rest. This game is all about the choices you make and the risks you take. Every move matters and the outplays are reliant on you. It brings you dynamic and alternating gameplay so that you can always react and counter to your opponent’s move. You have to explore the epic regions to reveal hidden connections between the residents, dangers, and unusual creatures living there. As you win the battles, you will get powerful cards. Once a week, you’ll get the opportunity to unlock chests from vaults. These apps are available for free on the Google Play Store. Each of these games is highly-rated by the players and offers an incredible gaming experience. The picture quality makes it even better, and they lag the least of all the other similar games.

 

Source:-  Online Multiplayer PvP Games for Android Users

 

Here’s How You Can Set Up Family Sharing Feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Family Sharing is one useful and handy feature that Apple has provided to its users. It is a fantastic feature that allows up to six people to share things like iCloud storage, Apple Music, iTunes purchases, apps, location data, and much more. Anyone can use this feature easily on any of their Apple devices. And if you have any kids in your home with any iOS device, then this is a great feature that will help you to manage their online activity. This feature was introduced back in the year 2014 within the iOS 8 version, and if you have just bought a new iPhone, then you must know how to use this feature on your device. This functionality has a lot of benefits that you can enjoy.

For instance, after setting it up, you don’t have to buy any items individually. When any member of the family buys any books, apps, or anything, the other members of the family can use it too. It is a smart and ideal feature that can save you some money. Do you want to know how to enable this feature? Want some tips? If yes, then this is the place where you will get to know all about this feature. This article will provide you with the techniques to set up the Family Sharing feature on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. So, please, read the complete article to have full details.

The Methods to Setup the Family Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The one person of the family who sets this feature on their iPhone or iPad is known as the organizer. And the organizer should be a parent, guardian, or any other authority figure. Setting up the Family Sharing feature on any Apple device is easy and convenient. This task includes a procedure to follow. Here, in this article, we have mentioned the processes for all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer. To enable the feature, you will need to go through some easy steps included in the method. So, to explore more, have a look at the below-mentioned steps:

The Steps to Setup the Family Sharing on iPhone and iPad

To get started with the procedure of setting up Family Sharing on iPhone and iPad, follow the given below steps:

• Firstly, open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad and then tap on your name given at the top of your device’s screen.
• And now, you will have to tap on the “Set up Family Sharing” option.
• Next, go through the option of “Get Started”.
• Tap on the “Continue” to proceed further. If you want, you can add a photo at the same time.
• Once again, tap on “Continue” to share purchases.
• And then, confirm the payment method. You can change your payment method by going through the settings.
• Next up, tap on the option of “Share Your Location”.
• Add the family members by tapping on the “Add Family Member” option.
• Type the name of the member that you would like to add and then tap on their name to add them. Here, you can add up to 6 members.
• Lastly, complete the process by entering your credit card code to verify that you are the organizer. 

And that’s all. And now, if you are not the organizer and want to accept the Family Sharing invitation, here’s what you need to do:

The Steps to Accept a Family Sharing Invitation on iPhone and iPad

• To accept a Family Sharing invitation, go to the “Settings” of your iPhone or iPad and then tap on the “Apple ID banner” that you can see at the top of your device’s screen.
• After this, go through the option of “Invitations” and then select “Accept”.
• Proceed with the procedure by tapping on the “Confirm” option. And then tap on “Continue”. Make the final attempt by selecting the “Share your location” option.

The Procedure for Setting up the Family Sharing Feature on a Mac

If you use a Mac computer and want to set up this feature, then here’s what you need to do:

• To get started, you will need to click on the “Apple” menu that you can find in the top right corner of your screen. And then click on “System and Preferences”.
• After this, complete the procedure by clicking on the “Family Sharing” option.

So, this was about setting up the Family Sharing feature on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These are the most straightforward processes that anyone can follow without having any difficulty. Go now and set up this feature on any of your Apple devices and if you face any problems, please let us know. And don’t forget to visit our website.

Source:-  Set Up Family Sharing Feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac