10 Christmas Classics to Stream Right Now

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• 10 Christmas Classics to Stream Right Now
• How to Create Your Own Personalized Newsletter
• How to Rearrange Widgets in the Notification Center on Mac
• How to Share Your Real-time Location in Google Maps
• How to Hide Favorites on Safari’s New Tab Page on iPhone and iPad

10 Christmas Classics to Stream Right Now Posted: 06 Dec 2020 09:02 AM PST Africa Studio/Shutterstock Every year, a dizzying array of new Christmas movies come to streaming, but nothing captures the warmth of the holiday season quite like the classics. Fortunately, you can stream the following classic Christmas movies right now! Babes in Toyland The nursery rhyme that inspired the plot of Babes in Toyland is basically nonsense, and it doesn't actually have much to do with Christmas. Still, both the Laurel and Hardy (1934) and Annette Funicello (1961) versions of the toy-based story feature family-friendly comedy which has made them holiday favorites. Adults marvel at the bizarre storytelling and surreal imagery, while kids enjoy the silly characters. The 1934 version (also known as March of the Wooden Soldiers) is streaming on Amazon Prime, free with ads on Tubi and Pluto TV, and free on Hoopla via many local libraries. You can watch the 1961 version on Disney+. Home Alone The desire to be left alone at Christmas is pretty universal, and it's all 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) wants when his suburban home is overrun by his loud, obnoxious extended family. Of course, after he's accidentally left behind when his entire family goes on a holiday vacation, his relief soon turns to dread. Not only does he have to look after himself, but Kevin also has to deal with a pair of burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) who are trying to break into his house. Home Alone features a parade of slapstick violence that would kill real burglars many times over. But it's also sweet and goofy, and features one of cinema's all-time greatest performances by a child actor. You can stream Home Alone on Disney+. How the Grinch Stole Christmas It took the manic energy of Jim Carrey to successfully capture Dr. Seuss's grumpy green Christmas-loathing whatsit in live-action. This version finally topped the 1966 animated TV special starring Boris Karloff. Carrey really throws himself into the role. As he conspires to sabotage Christmas in the wholesome village of Whoville, the old Grinch's heart eventually grows three sizes, thanks to the holiday spirit. This version of the Grinch, however, remains weird and off-putting, even after he embraces Christmas. It's this off-kilter energy that has been appreciated over time. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is streaming on Netflix. It's a Wonderful Life Perhaps the first movie to establish itself as a Christmas viewing tradition, Frank Capra's 1946 fable stars James Stewart as despondent banker George Bailey. After he's shown what the world would be like without him, Bailey contemplates throwing himself off a bridge. It sounds pretty depressing, but, true to its title, It's a Wonderful Life is a celebration of generosity and selflessness, and a reminder that even when life is tough, it's still wonderful. It's a Wonderful Life is streaming on Amazon Prime. Miracle on 34th Street Is Santa Claus real? A court rules on the question in this family holiday classic, starring Edmund Gwenn (who won an Oscar for his performance) as a New York City Macy's department store Santa. This particular Santa claims he's the genuine article and, eventually, a judge has to weigh in when management attempts to have poor Kris Kringle committed. Thanks to some kind-hearted adults (and a bit of Christmas magic), a little girl's faith in Santa Claus is reinforced, along with the spirit of the season. Miracle on 34th Street is streaming on Disney+. The Muppet Christmas Carol Of the many, many adaptations of Charles Dickens' beloved novel, A Christmas Carol, the version featuring the Muppets is, surprisingly, one of the closest to the source material. Although it features a cast of mostly anthropomorphic animal puppets (and whatever Gonzo is), it's a classic for a reason. Michael Caine stars as Christmas-hater, Ebenezer Scrooge, and brings some gravitas to the role alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the other Muppets in supporting characters. It might not be the best of the Muppet movies, but it's a great way to introduce little ones to the characters. The familiar holiday story is the perfect entry into their weird little world. The Muppet Christmas Carol is streaming on Disney+. The Nightmare Before Christmas A movie with the word "nightmare" in the title doesn't seem like it would be a Christmas favorite. However, this stop-motion animation movie, produced and conceptualized by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, has become a staple of both Christmas and Halloween. The plot follows a Christmas-loving ghoul named Jack Skellington. Despite its sometimes macabre imagery, The Nightmare Before Christmas is warm and upbeat at its core. Danny Elfman's memorable songs and Burton's creative designs unite mopey goths and cheerful extroverts. The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on Disney+. The Ref This dark comedy starring Denis Leary as a fugitive hiding out with a bickering, upper-class couple (Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis) was a box office failure. Since its release, though, it's become a holiday favorite, thanks to its perfect balance of cynicism and sentiment. It's foul-mouthed and sarcastic, but, in the end, it embraces the joy of the holiday season. With a bit of adultery, drunkenness, and blackmail on the side. The Ref is streaming for free on Hoopla via many local libraries. The Santa Clause Tim Allen launched a franchise with this comedy about a grumpy suburban dad who accidentally causes the death of Santa Claus. He is then magically enlisted to become the new Santa. Despite its somewhat horrifying set-up, The Santa Clause is a sweet, sitcom-style story. The divorced, career-focused dad is forced to shift his priorities and reconnect with his young son, while proving to the world that Santa Claus is still relevant. Plus, Tim Allen gets fat and grows an enormous white beard. The Santa Clause is streaming on Disney+. White Christmas A showcase for Irving Berlin's iconic song, this classic musical stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of Army buddies who launch a successful musical act after World War II. They also fall for a pair of singing sisters (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen). All four spend the holidays performing at a Vermont inn owned by the men's former commanding officer. Featuring values that still resonate today (along with that ever-present desire for snow on Christmas), this film celebrates the true spirit of the season. White Christmas is streaming on Netflix. See details

How to Create Your Own Personalized Newsletter Posted: 06 Dec 2020 07:36 AM PST oatawa/Shutterstock The around-the-clock news cycle can be distressing and take a toll on you. Thankfully, there's a more efficient medium to consume this overload of information: personalized newsletters. You can think of a personalized newsletter as a digital magazine tailored to your interests. It lets you read articles and other content from your favorite sources all in one place. So instead of incessantly checking out every new update that lands on your phone or online feed, you can catch up on everything at a specified time in the day with an email digest. There are several services to create your own personalized newsletters such as Feedly and Blogtrottr. But we recommend Mailbrew, a premium platform that supports a wide range of sources including Twitter handles, subreddits, and more, and offers plenty of customization to precisely tweak the newsletter's design. Mailbrew offers an all-access, 14-day trial, but once that expires, you'll have to upgrade to the premium tier that costs $8 a month. Visit the Mailbrew website and sign up for a new account. Once you're through the onboarding steps (which you can skip), you'll arrive on an edit screen. Here, you will build your first personal newsletter. In the left pane, you can name your newsletter and decide at what time and how often it should be delivered to your email inbox. Next, you have options to customize the section where your content will appear. Start by adding a source with the "+" button. You can pick a Google News topic, financial updates, an RSS feed, tweets from a particular Twitter user, and more. When you select any of these widgets, Mailbrew will pull up more options with which you can further adjust how much and what kind of information your newsletter should include from this source. For instance, if you choose an RSS feed, you can define the number of recent posts it should have and whether the complete article should be displayed right inside the email or just the headline. Mailbrew generates a custom address for you where you can also forward other existing newsletters like How-To Geek's. This will show up under the "Inbox" section, which is available by default in your list of sources. Therefore, you can even use Mailbrew as a way to gather and organize all your subscribed newsletters in a common email and cut down on the inbox clutter. When you're done configuring the sources and satisfied with the preview on the right, hit "Done" to save it. You're all set. Mailbrew will send you a personalized newsletter based on the schedule. You can create more than one Mailbrew digests by heading into "Edit Brews" and clicking the "+" button. See details

How to Rearrange Widgets in the Notification Center on Mac Posted: 06 Dec 2020 06:33 AM PST Widgets are a big part of the Mac's Notification Center (if you're running macOS 11 Big Sur or newer). They are right there, in the bottom half of the menu. Want to see a widget without scrolling? Here's how to rearrange widgets in the Notification Center on Mac. Unlike widgets on iPhone, rearranging widgets in the Notification Center is really easy—there's no need to enter a special widget editing mode. RELATED: How to Add and Remove Widgets from the Home Screen on iPhone Rearranging widgets is actually as easy as dragging and dropping. To open the Notification Center, click the Time and Date button from the right edge of the menu bar (You'll find it next to the Control Center button.). In the Notification Center, you'll see your unread notifications at the top (if you have any), and the rest of the space will be taken up by widgets. You can scroll down to see all your widgets. If you want to rearrange widgets, you can do so from here. First, click and drag to pick up the widget that you want to move. Now, drag your cursor to the place where you want to move the widget. Then, let go of the cursor. The widget has now moved to its new place. And that's how simple it is to rearrange widgets. You can do this for any widget you like. This also works when you're in the widget editing mode. To get there, scroll down to the bottom of the Notification Center and click the "Edit Widgets" button. You'll now see the three-pane interface for adding, removing, customizing, and yes, rearranging widgets. Here, you can drag new widgets to where you want to place them. You can also pick up and drag an existing widget from the right pane to move it up or down in the list. Along with the Notification Center, you'll also find a Control Center icon right next to it in the menu bar. Not sure what it does? Here's how to use the Control Center on Mac. RELATED: How to Use Control Center on Mac See details

How to Share Your Real-time Location in Google Maps Posted: 05 Dec 2020 02:05 PM PST There are almost hundreds of navigation apps available on the Google Play Store. However, out of all those, Google Maps seems to be the best option. Google Maps is indeed a useful navigation app made by Google to locate any address through your phone. Compared to other Navigation apps for Android, Google Maps offers more features. For instance, you can beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions, find nearby bus stops, railway stations, etc. Also, Google Maps allows you to send your location to coordinate meetups with friends or family members. So, in this article, we are going to share a detailed guide on how to share your location in Google Maps on Android with your contacts. Let's check out. Also Read: How to Turn Off Location Access in Windows 10 Steps to Share Your Real-time Location in Google Maps Note: Location sharing is not available on the older version of the Google Maps app for Android. So, make sure to update the Google Maps app from the Play Store. Step 1. First of all, open Google Maps on your Android smartphone. Step 2. Now you need to tap on your profile icon located in the upper right corner. Step 3. Now tap on the 'Location Sharing' option. Step 4. Google Maps will now provide you an introduction. Just tap on the 'Share location' button. Step 5. On the next screen, set the time duration to share the location info. Step 6. Next, select the Contact with whom you want to share the location. Step 7. Once done, tap on the 'Share' button. Google Maps will show the status for that contact from now on. Step 8. If you want to stop the location sharing, then tap on the 'Stop' button. That's it! You are done. This is how you can share locations in Google Maps. So, this article is all about how to share location in Google Maps on Android. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below. See details

How to Hide Favorites on Safari’s New Tab Page on iPhone and iPad Posted: 05 Dec 2020 10:23 AM PST Normally, Safari on iPhone and iPad displays a list of Favorites on its blank pages whenever you open a new window or tab. Unfortunately, Apple does not provide a simple and obvious way to disable this, but there is a way to do it. Here's how to set it up. The Quest for a Truly Blank Safari Page Ordinarily, if you have any Favorites saved in Safari on your iPhone or iPad, they will show up on a "blank" page like this after you create a new tab or open a new page. Using a simple trick, we're going to get rid of that group of Favorites links on your Safari's blank page, and you won't need to delete your Favorites to do it. The key is to make Safari display the contents of an empty Favorites subfolder that we are going to create. Although we've used iPhone screenshots, the following instructions work for the iPad as well. Step 1: Make an Empty Favorites Folder in Safari First, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and tap the "Bookmarks" button, which is an icon that looks like an open book. On the iPhone, it's located in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. On the iPad, you'll find it at the top of the screen just to the left of the address bar. In the menu that appears, select the "Bookmarks" tab (which looks like the outline of an open book), then tap "Edit." Once Edit mode starts, tap "New Folder" at the bottom of the menu. In the "Title" text box, type in the name "Empty." Technically, you can name this folder anything you like, but the name "Empty" will help you remember its purpose in the future. After that, tap the "Location" drop-down menu and select "Favorites." Then tap "Done." Then tap "Done" again to exit Edit mode. We're done in Safari for now. Next, we'll go into Settings to make a small change. Step 2: Configure Safari in Settings Now we need to tell Safari to display the empty folder of Favorites that we just created. When it displays this empty folder, no Favorites will appear, and Safari will generate a truly blank page. To do that, open "Settings" and navigate to "Safari." In the "General" section, click "Favorites." In the list that pops up, choose the "Empty" folder we created earlier. After that, tap back once, then exit Settings. The next time you open Safari to a blank page, you will see no Favorites at all. Simplicity at last! If you want to keep the page blank, remember to never save any Favorites to the "Empty" folder we created. Keep it empty, and you've always see this blank gray page when you open a new tab or window in Safari on iPhone or iPad. See details

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