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Regarded by many as the funniest sitcom of all time, Friends has reached legendary status. The TV show about six 20-somethings living in New York City has left a permanent mark on pop culture and amassed a following of loyal fans. Every season of the popular show had its funny moments, with no season being truly unfunny or boring (despite sometimes having plotlines that angered fans). It’s no easy to task to decide which episodes are the funniest, and which season as a whole has the highest number of funny moments....

Things were (finally) changing, starting from Windows 7, Microsoft tried to “patch” this vulnerability with questionable results (excellent article here: http://www.harmj0y.net/blog/redteaming/pass-the-hash-is-dead-long-live-localaccounttokenfilterpolicy/). But with the advent of Windows 2012R2 and the corresponding Domain Functional Level, it is possible to completely prohibit the NTLM authentication and consequently PTH for domain users belonging to the special group “Protected Users Group.” Sure, with a metepreter session we could easily load the “incognito” module and impersonate the domain admin user who just logged in by “stealing” his Kerberos ticket:...

So there is a bit of a quiet revolution going on in the computer world lately. Solid State drives (drives is a legacy term that needs to go – it is not a drive at all) have been coming way down in price over the past few years to the point where they may actually make sense for some normal power users. Now I am not saying that you should take out your current hard drive and replace it with something marginally faster and about 10 times the price in terms of Gb/$....

In the world of Game of Thrones, few characters are as central, enigmatic and possibly – as shall be revealed either way in the final season – the single most important game-changer in the overall storyline that the series has to offer as Jon Snow is. His brooding is the stuff of Hamlet-like legends, while his moments of action are second to none. A consummate warrior who seeks the most honorable path possible, he also had a penchant for negotiation and peacemaking....

The night is dark and full of cameos by famous musicians - here are all the big musical names that have featured in Game of Thrones. After eight seasons, HBO’s A Song of Ice and Fire adaptation came to a divisive conclusion earlier this year, largely disappointing fans with a long-awaited final season that was accused of rapid pacing, poor writing and numerous narrative dead ends. Considered as a whole, however, Game of Thrones remains a groundbreaking piece of television, both in terms of its broad appeal and the enormity of its production....

Hot Pie was first introduced as an orphan and a baker’s apprentice from King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, but he went on to become a fan favorite - so what happened to him? The character, played by Ben Hawkey, was one of Arya Stark’s closest friends. He made his Game of Thrones debut in the season 1 finale, “Fire and Blood”. After Ned was executed, Arya joined the Night’s Watch recruits in the hope of reuniting with Jon....

Fox cancels Almost Family, after rape allegations surface involving series star Timothy Hutton. Based on Sisters, an Australian drama, Almost Family premiered on Fox in October 2019. The show centered around a fertility doctor (Hutton) that used his sperm to conceive at least 100 children throughout his career. As this revelation comes to light, other characters are introduced. Julia, one of the doctor’s many offspring, reunites with two of her half-siblings to deal with the bombshell as well as other issues which have been affecting their lives....

According to a report from Nikkei Asian Review, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has proposed to purchase Sharp’s LCD business. The deal would see Foxconn hold a majority stake in the company, while Apple would also come on board as an investor. The exact breakdown of the partnership between Foxconn and Apple in purchasing Sharp’s LCD business is unclear at this point, but Apple already controls a major portion of the business…...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SKWY4ZMjVwg] FreedomPop launched its free 500mb monthly data plans in beta earlier this month with a conventional hotspot and USB dongle free to users with a refundable deposit. The promised WiMAX-enabled iPhone and iPod cases were not yet available, but today the company announced availability of a $99 4G Hotspot sleeve for iPod touch called “Freedom Sleeve Rocket” (via TechCrunch). It’s not the best-looking case we’ve seen, and still no iPhone version, but it is free data to third-gen and fourth-gen iPod users in reach of partner Clearwire’s network....

6 people: Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, Joey, and Rachel. The orange couch, the purple apartment, the incredibly funny plots. This is how we remember Friends. The show gave us a perspective about friendship, what it really meant and how far you could go to protect the people you loved. Yet, there were odd moments that left us wondering whether or not the six of them were as close as they seemed....

Almost everyone knows who Daenerys Targaryen is. As one of the key players in Game of Thrones, she now has a level of fame and recognition that rivals that of Bilbo Baggins and Harry Potter. In fans’ heads, she’s the sole representative of House Targaryen. However, there’s more to the House of the Dragon than just Dany. Indeed, before she was even born, the Targaryens were already massively influential and powerful in Westeros....

The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is less than a month away, which means it’s about time to brush up on all the loose plot threads and unfulfilled prophecies that the show has yet to tie up. For a series that made a name for itself by subverting viewers expectations – often in the most gut-wrenching of ways – literally anything seems possible going into the final stretch....

Cersei Lannister is one of the most ruthless monarchs in the Game of Thrones universe. She lusts after blood even more than she does her brother Jaime. Whether politically motivated or in the name of good old-fashioned revenge, Cersei thrives on destruction. Though she’s shown glimmers of a soft side, Cersei is a cold, brutal villain. Then why do fans love her so much? Because she speaks her mind. She’s always armed with a poisonous barb for anyone, be they friend, foe, or lover....

Some of the most dramatic moments in Game of Thrones involved wildfire, but The Art Of Game Of Thrones reveals that it wasn’t originally going to be green. Wildfire is a mystical substance in the Game of Thrones universe that is created by the Alchemist’s Guild; it’s a green, glowing liquid in the series, and when it’s lit, it burns hotter than any other fire and is near-impossible to put out....

A scene from Foxconn’s plant in eastern China, courtesy of weibo.com. UPDATE [September 27, 2011 at 9:22am ET]: The article has been updated with three video clips from eyewitnesses and additional information sourced from M.I.C. Gadget. Reuters reports this morning that a fire which threatened to set ablaze Foxconn’s plant in Shandong, eastern China, has been extinguished. The plant mainly manufacture phones, game consoles, LCD TVs and notebooks. No casualties were reported and operations have not been affected, a Foxconn spokesman told the news gathering organization....

Though audiences may have tuned in for the fussy goings-on of radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane and his screwball family, Roz Doyle stole the spotlight on Frasier with her witty burns and her unmatched self-confidence. Peri Gilpin played Dr. Crane’s producer throughout nearly all eleven seasons of the Emmy Award-winning series, continuously proving a foil to his unmitigated pomposity. Like his father, Marty Crane, she represented the blue-collar folks that didn’t get excited over sherry, opera, and Faust....

For those stuck in Airports (and others too!), today only, Lonely Planet is offering their iOS city guides for free. Grab ’em up for an upcoming vacation when the weather gets a little better. The iTunes App Store offers downloads of select Lonely Planet City Guides for iPhone / iPad / iPod touch for free during Lonely Planet’s “Snowmageddon” Sale. Each is $6 drop and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these cities....

Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff journey to the Enchanted Forest in Frozen 2 - and their trek will introduce audiences to several new characters. It’s been six years since Frozen became an unexpected animated sensation, and the children who fell in love with the Disney Princesses have matured. As a result, the sequel promises to have grown up a little with them. The first Frozen film was tightly focused upon Anna and Elsa, the two sisters whose love for one another proved to be the secret to mastering magic....

Galaxy Watch got its first update a month back just after their new smartwatch was up for sale. Now, they are ready to release their second update to the wrist devices. The new update is much awaited as its going to bring along many vital improvements that will enhance the overall user experience and user experience like playing music as well. Yes, the changelog does not have much detail as in what the improvements are....

As the final season of Game of Thrones approaches, many are wondering what the show has in store for audiences. There are plenty of predictions on how it will all end but there’s bound to be big surprises. Many fans of George R.R. Martin’s world are hoping we’ll see some of the more spectacular things the books have hinted at. One, in particular, is ice dragons. Among all the many creatures that are said to be a part of this world, ice dragons are among the most mysterious....