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Diablo 4 demo11/26/2023 ![]() and right now, it seems as though F2P players cannot earn them at all.īertie's got you covered here, too - here's why he thinks Diablo Immortal is the best and the worst of the series all in one. The first two are pretty standard fare in any RPG-type game, but collating Legendary Gems can be a costly and convoluted process as the way you get them is randomised and often exceedingly rare. Players in Diablo Immortal have three progression pillars: XP level, equipment level, and Legendary Gems. It was recently discovered that it costs £88,000 ($110,000) to fully upgrade a character in Diablo Immortal. ![]() That, or it's a deliberate ploy to whet our appetites ahead of the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase taking place later today.įor more, check out Bertie's summary of everything we learned about Diablo 4 at last year's Blizzcon, including details of his first impressions going hands-on with it. Diablo 4 ’s beta is now onto its second weekend, where it will be free to access for all players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. I’d also like to take a moment to congratulate Diablo Immortal on. That blog and our previous updates are available here if you missed out. We hope you enjoyed last quarter’s behind the scenes look at the art of Sanctuary and its Dungeons. Blizzard provided an overview of those this past. Blizzard provided an overview of those this past summer. The Diablo 4 gameplay trailer from 2019.Īt the time of writing, Blizzard's social media channels haven't announced the news, so it's possible the beta page has gone live a tad early. Hello and welcome to the mid-year Diablo IV Quarterly Update. One thing the demo didn’t include was a preview of Diablo IV’s monetization system. That's right it looks like you'll need the latest iteration from both Xbox and Sony to get involved in the Diablo 4 beta. IGN's James Duggan went hands-on with a 20 minute Diablo 4 demo at Blizzcon 2019, and you can see his detailed breakdown of the demo in the video below. Whilst there's still no date yet on when the beta will go live, players keen to get an early peek at Blizzard's highly-anticipated sequel can sign up now to register their interest in playing on Blizzard's own PC launcher, Xbox Series X/S, or PS5. You may only be able to level one of the Diablo 4 classes to 20 this time.Pre-registration for the Diablo 4 beta is now open. In true Diablo fashion, an expansive end game awaits players can meet in the game’s shared world to trade, team up, or test their might in lobby-free PVP zones. Be warned though, May's server slam weekend has a level 20 cap and isn't running quite as long as past weekends. Explore Sanctuary solo or with friends as your progress through Diablo IV’s engrossing campaign, taking on quests, liberating towns and battling epic bosses. Make sure to spend time working on that main quest and stop to participate in open world events. The game starts with choosing a character class five were available at the time of release, with more promised later on. You shouldn't struggle too hard to hit level 20 though, based on my experience in the March beta. The camera is isometric, while the gameplay revolves around exploring the world, gathering items, completing quests and battling hordes of enemies with various weapons and special abilities. For the full briefing on where and when to fight Ashava, check our Diablo 4 Ashava World Boss spawn times and location guide. ![]() Take her out, and you'll get to ride around with one of her gnarly fangs hanging from your horse as bragging rights. Diablo 4 will be available on PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S consoles. (Picture: Blizzard) Update: At the time of writing, the exact file/download size for Diablo 4s pre-load is yet to be announced. ![]() To secure it, you'll need to track down and defeat Ashava, the first world boss encounter in Diablo 4. The Diablo 4 Server Slam download size was roughly 74 GB. The mount trophy, meanwhile, is the new offering exclusive to May's server slam playtest. The other title and back cosmetic are both handed out once you reach at least level 20 on one character. You'll reach it at around level 5 during the story quest Rite of Passage, after you've left the first small town, Nevesk. All News Diablo IV Developer Update: Closed End Game Beta Draws Near Blizzard Entertainment SeptemAt the 2022 Xbox Games Showcase we foretold Lilith, the Blessed Mother’s return. The "Initial Casualty" title is the first one you'll earn by reaching the town Kyovashad. The titles and back-mounted baby wolf bjorn were the rewards offered during Diablo 4's March beta weekends-obviously, the wolf carrier was the main carrot on a stick.
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![]() So with the Career mode’s emphasis on qualifying for the Masters (which takes place as EA Sports PGA Tour goes on sale) you should have levelled up sufficiently to compete by the time it comes around. Roughly every other event you enter, you will level up and earn skill points. ![]() You won’t be able to drive over 300 yards until you’ve upgraded your core power considerably, nor will your short-game include trick shots so, for a while, you’ll struggle to get close to flags from, say, the rough or greenside bunkers. A consequence of the skills tree’s presence is that if, say, you jump straight into a PGA Tour season in Career mode, it seems quite hard at first. On each branch of the tree, as you progress, you unlock new, ever more exotic types of shots, which come in particularly handy when you find yourself in tricky situations. There’s one proviso, though, as EA Sports PGA Tour doesn’t give you an option to control your swing via button presses, instead insisting that you use the more modern method of aping a swing via analogue-stick movement. You have to think very carefully about how to adjust your approach to shots from different types of rough, bunkers, pine needle-strewn paths and the like, just as in real life. In terms of feel, EA Sports PGA Tour also gets it absolutely spot-on. Nor sounded so good: the commentary is equally good with the team familiar from PGA Tour coverage reminiscing about Arnold Palmer as they would in real life, while you negotiate your way around the Bay Hill Invitational. They all look stunning no golf-game has ever got so close to photorealism. There are 30 of the most iconic PGA Tour venues at launch, along with the likes of St Andrews’ Old Course, and all the remaining courses for the year’s majors will be added post-launch – so we’re promised. For example, when you jump into its flagship Career mode, which casts you as a rookie on the PGA Tour (although you can opt to start on the amateur or Korn Ferry tours), it’s impossible to ignore how closely its gameplay mimics the real-life PGA Tour TV coverage. In the meantime, 2K has also started its own line of golf games although last year’s PGA Tour 2K23 was equally disappointing.ĮA Sports PGA Tour is not only relentlessly high-tech – no golf-game has ever looked or felt so startlingly like the real thing – but demonstrates impressive attention to detail throughout. For over a decade EA’s PGA Tour games, most of them headlined by Tiger Woods, dominated the field but the last entry was the poorly received Rory McIlroy PGA Tour in 2015. A similar scenario is playing out in the field of golf games. So far, the traditionalists have held firm: despite some high-profile defections, the LIV Tour has failed to acquire much credibility. At least, it used to, before an attempt at a modernising, disruptive coup was launched in the form of the LIV Tour, a rival to the PGA and European Tours (the latter now renamed the DP World Tour), offering over-the-top rewards for its rebel players. Golf, that most traditional – some would argue staid – of sports, offers a window into a bygone age. EA Sports PGA Tour – return of the king (pic: EA)Īfter years in the rough EA returns with a new PGA Tour golf game that brings back the glory days of the Tiger Woods era.
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Instant pot 8 quart11/25/2023 ![]() This usually happens when the pressure release valve has been turned to “open” when you sealed the lid, but you didn’t notice at the time. Pressure isn’t building in my Instant Pot A loose ring can firm up if you put it in the freezer for a little while, but this will ultimately hasten the silicone decay. If the ring has become dislodged, you can usually put it back into place without trouble. A stretched or cracked ring should be replaced. If the lid seems to be fine, examine your sealing ring. If steam is seeping out the sides, make sure the lid is properly locked for pressure-cooking. ![]() If this doesn’t work, you may even need to replace the valve. This issue could be a sign that you need to clean out and reposition the valve. Is steam leaking out of the pressure valve, even when turned to the upper locked position? It’s normal for a small amount of steam to leak from the valve while the pot is heating up, but if it continues to leak steam during the pressure-cooking cycle, you may have a problem. Portland Press Herald/Getty Images I am pressure-cooking, but steam is leaking out Some people even choose to purchase a spare sealing ring and use one for meals and one for desserts. You may also want to try soaking it in a pan of warm water mixed with baking soda to absorb as much of the odor as you can. This can remove some of the worst of the smell and get the ring back into working order. If the odor is causing problems, take your sealing ring out and try washing it in the dishwasher. Garlic smells may be the most common, but it can happen over time with a variety of odors. If you are cooking a particularly pungent meal, the ring may retain the smell, which is annoying when making something different in the pot. The rubberized sealing ring of the Instant Pot can absorb odors easily, especially when pressure cooking. Unclog the valve and then wash the lid all around the valve and make sure all bits of food are removed. It usually means that the valve has become clogged with food. If this valve gets jammed, there’s a problem. That little float valve on the top of the lid is meant to loosely move between venting and natural pressure release. This most often indicates an overheating issue. If it’s beeping otherwise, that usually means something is wrong, and you should look to see if there’s a code flashing on the screen. ![]() It’s normal for the pot to beep as it starts to heat, beep when it’s starting the timer, and beep when the timer is done. The Instant Pot keeps beeping Instant Pot C1, for example, means there’s a faulty temperature sensor, while C5 means the pot isn’t correctly positioned on the heater. If a code is popping up, you should look it up on the support page to see what it means. Instant Pots use error codes to indicate specific problems. Finally, if you have sautéed a liquid sauce or similar ingredient, make sure no bits are stuck to the pot before you move on to the next task. Also, elevating meats using the cooking rack can help. You may also need to let your pot cool down if you’ve been sautéing on high heat for a while.įor more complex meals, layer your starches and sauces on top of other ingredients to create a barrier between them and the bottom heater. Often, this means that there’s not enough liquid in the pot or that the liquid hasn’t reached all the bottom corners of the pot, which is easy to fix by adding more liquid. The burn message usually appears when the sensors think the pot is in danger of burning your food or causing damage to the device. The Pot is showing a ‘burn’ message Instant Pot If it still seems like it’s taking too long, check your settings carefully to make sure you are in the right mode. So when a recipe says “pressure-cook in Instant Pot for 5 minutes,” you should always mentally add the extra time beforehand. The Instant Pot will take 10 to 15 minutes to heat up and bring the pressure to proper levels, and then it will start the timer. Remember, Instant Pots take time to heat up. The Instant Pot is taking too long to start the timer
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Fantavision best way to achieve 150 chain11/25/2023 ![]() Simple but true…you’re more likely to reach goals that you realistically set for yourself. But there are some goals that are just too out of this world ( although Elon Musk might actually reach his goal in this category). I’m sure if I asked everyone here, you’d all be just as interested in magically obtaining a bazillion dollars or finding the cure for cancer as I would. I’d say it’s time to eat my own dog food with that one.īe realistic. And I know, all I really need to do to knock this off my to-do’s is to actually book the trip. Yes, I’ve been waffling for more than two years on the decision to finally take that dream sea-kayaking, whale-watching journey. Set a date for yourself so you have something to work toward (not to mention paying for something really throws some skin in the game). So before you buy those pretty pink shoes, join a running team or even get off the couch, I recommend you just suck it up and sign up for the actual race. If you put a stake in the ground and impose a date on yourself, you’re much more likely to reach it.ĭo you want to run your first marathon? That’s awesome, but it’s useless if you don’t even know which one, when or where. One of the best ways to knock out a goal is to put it on your calendar. Some people may refer to this tactic as “creating a plan,” but I was trying not to go too Type A on you here. If you’ve calculated correctly (and I can’t help you there, I write for a living), you’ll have no trouble paying for the trip when it’s time to lock down your summer plans. Figure out how much it will cost you and start saving small increments of cash into an account you never look at. ![]() You have long dreamt of vacationing in Rome, but you never seem to have the cash when it comes time to book it. Breaking your big goal into small ones will make jumping off the cliff of self-employment a much more feasible option for you. Perhaps a percentage of traffic increase on your website, or reaching a certain number of clients or bringing in a certain amount of revenue. Select milestones to get there and make each of those a tiny goal. Start by launching a side hustle ( this girl has nearly perfected her side hustle) and see where that takes you. It’s a noble goal, but if you’re a cubicle dweller, it’s a hefty one. ![]() Take for instance the goal of becoming your own boss. If you’ve done this to yourself, stop now. Many people abandon goals because they’re just too dang big. If you don’t do it, there will be some embarrassment in it for you. Just think…you’ve told everyone you know that you’re heading out to accomplish this goal. You’ll be even more surprised by the people who come out of the woodwork to join you in your journey or privately cheer you on, knowing what you’re going through.Īnd if you’re the masochistic, egotistical type, this tactic works wonders. You will be shocked by the support you’ll get from your network. When you tell people your goals, they will jump in the boat with you and help you get there. And when you tell them about the milestones you reach, you’re going to get applause from people wishing they were you and reaching those same goals too. But when you do, you’re going to get emails from friends who have experienced the same and they’ll get your mind back on track. Sure, it’s uncomfortable to share your setbacks. Making yourself accountable to your friends and family is one of the best ways to reach your goals. She was open with her goals and descriptive in what she was aiming to accomplish.Īnd you know what? I firmly believe she’s going to do it. In it, she was announcing her intentions to change her world in a big way, getting in shape and becoming that healthy mom she’s always wanted to be. I was perusing Facebook recently and stumbled on my friend Jennifer's blog post. Or visit sites like (awesome name, right?) for some fitness and health inspiration. Have a goal to make it to the next level in your career? Hit up Instagram and find someone who posts quotes all day long. If you have a goal to become a better cook at home, you can visualize (and motivate yourself) much better if you throw a few attractive recipes up on your Pinterest board. These days, you can even hit the interwebs for a little vision board action. Want to make more money? Cut out a pic that speaks to you on that level. Want to lose weight? Cut out a pic of a bikini clad model (don’t pick a model that’s totally out of your league, be realistic). Vision boards are comprised of pictures (from the magazines) that motivate the creator of that board. ![]() Every year, a friend of mine spreads magazines all over her living room and invites her girlfriends over for a “vision board” party.
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Porter cable router11/25/2023 Deliver or ship the product to the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center.Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owner’s Manual(s).Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.For the location of the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center call 1-88, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The product must be evaluated by a Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return it to the retailer.RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (initial User): This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. All decisions of Porter-Cable Corporation with regard to this limited warranty shall be final. Service will be scheduled according to the normal work flow and business hours at the service center location, and the availability of replacement parts. Porter-Cable will repair or replace, at Porter-Cable's option, products or components which have failed within the warranty period. 1 YEAR - Limited warranty on all accessories.90 DAY - Pressure washers used for commercial applications (income producing) and service parts.personal residential household usage only). 1 YEAR - Limited warranty on pressure washers used in consumer applications (i.e.2 YEARS - Limited warranty on pneumatic air tools.1 YEAR - Limited warranty on other generator components.2 YEARS - Limited warranty on electric generator alternators.1 YEAR - Limited warranty on all other air compressor components.2 YEARS - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps.3 YEARS - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM.Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, APOs, US Territories, Canada or other foreign countries. Ships by Ground to the 48 contiguous states.Express or overnight shipping is not available for this product.Your account will be charged when you place your order. This product is considered special order.Your order will ship in approximately 5 business days.Shipping / Billing Information This product ships direct from the manufacturer: ![]() (1) Porter Cable Model 6931 2-1/2" Plunge Base for 690 Series Routers.Compatibility: Use with Router Motors 6902 & 6902VS.Replacement Plunge Base: Models 693LRPK and 694VK. ![]() Completely enclosed springs for consistent operation.Plunge Base is for the 690 series routers.Lightweight and easy to use, the plunge base offers six depths stop positions and completely enclosed springs for consistent operation. Specially made for the 690 series router, giving you more options and flexibility when finishing that projects. Note: This listing is only for the dust port and screws to secure it, this does not include the router.This Porter Cable 2-1/2" Plunge Base is for the 690 series routers. Please note that since this is a 3D printed part, there will be visible layer lines, this is normal and does not negatively affect the function of the part. If you have any questions, please let me know.ĭon't see what you want? Send me a message and I may design a new product for your need. This is printed in the USA using plant-based PLA plastic. The Porter Cable 1001 fixed base is also used in the Porter Cable 696 Shaper Table (which is what I took the photos of this adapter with). This works well because it is not stressed like the adapter portion is. The rear piece snaps into place without screws. This provides studs for the adapter to seat into, and it's secured in place with (2) included #10-24 nuts. Use these instead of the shorter screws used to attach the plastic base to the router. This includes (2) 1" #10-24 screws to attach the front adapter. ![]() This base is used on 100 & 690 series routers. Choose the size hose you want to connect to from the drop down box.
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Notably, the improved audio and visual quality received significant focus, with many viewing it a clear superior version of the original. Much like the original The Last of Us, Part I released to universal acclaim from numerous critics. Pre-ordering any edition grants the player with bonus supplements and parts to upgrade their skills and weapons, respectively. This edition is only available for order in the United States via the PlayStation Direct website. The Firefly Edition ($99.99 USD MSRP) includes all the aforementioned features plus a SteelBook display case and all four issues of The Last of Us: American Dreams, each with their own new cover variant. The Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99 USD MSRP/ $99.99 CAD MSRP/ €89.99 EUR MSRP) allows the player to unlock several items and skill upgrades early, as well as a gameplay modifier, render mode, and six weapon skins. The Standard Edition ($69.99 USD MSRP/ $89.99 CAD MSRP/ €79.99 EUR MSRP) includes just the base game as well as the standalone prequel chapter Left Behind. The Last of Us Part I is available in three editions. They also announced three retail editions of the game available for pre-order: Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Firefly. A trailer was released with the announcement and a release date was set for September 2, 2022, for PlayStation 5 and a later date for Microsoft Windows. Just prior, a listing of the game was accidentally leaked on the PlayStation Direct website, revealing the game prematurely. The Last of Us Part I was officially announced by Sony at the Summer Games Fest on June 9, 2022. ![]() The remake was helmed by game director Matthew Gallant and creative director Shaun Escayg. Sony reconfigured them into a support studio and tasked Naughty Dog with developing the project, partially due to their other planned titles being at various stages in pre-production and a lack of familiarity with the PS5's hardware. He noted that the project was originally being developed by the Sony's Visual Arts Service Group studio, however, Sony grew dissatisfied with the studio's progress on the game. In April 2021, Jason Schreier of Bloomberg first reported that a remake of The Last of Us was being secretly developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 5. ![]() The game will also support PS5 hardware features including 3D audio and the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller. Visual fidelity, effects, exploration, and combat have all been enhanced as well. The game implements modernized gameplay, improved controls and performance, and expanded accessibility options closer to that of 2020's The Last of Us Part II. ![]() The game was rebuilt from the ground up using Naughty Dog's latest engine on the PS5, leveraging the leap in technology with its powerful hardware. Similar to the original game on PlayStation 3 (and remastered for the PS4), The Last of Us Part I is an action-adventure game with survival horror elements, played from the third-person perspective. The Last Of Us Part 2 Spoiler-Free Review
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Mod mighty minimod of doom v 0.99911/25/2023 ![]() Rip and tear anywhere when you become the Mini Slayer and conquer hundreds of challenging levels in Mighty DOOM. – Challenge mini versions of legendary DOOM bosses like the Baron of Hell, Hell Priest, Baron of Hell, and more. – Battle bosses with their own unique attacks and strategies. GET READY FOR THE NEXT EPIC BOSS FIGHT – Demon slaying action kicks into overdrive with each boss fight. – Upgrade and arm your Mini Slayer with iconic weapons like the Plasma Rifle, Chain Gun, and Super Shotgun. – Gain buffs tied to your weapon choices and enhance your demon slaying skills – Unlock devastating abilities and insane combos as you conquer Hell’s armies. – Use equipment to upgrade and craft legendary gear. BECOME MIGHTY – Level up your Mini Slayer and prepare for the next demon battle. – If you should fall, rise to fight again and push further through the enemy horde. – Fight through as many waves of pocket-sized demons and challenge your slaying skills in an epic boss fight. ![]() FAST ARCADE ACTION IN EVERY LEVEL – Shoot ‘em up through mini versions of iconic DOOM locations. – Shoot weapons like the Unmakyr or BFG to inflict maximum carnage. – Choose from 13 legendary weapons like the Rocket Launcher to blast groups of demons with a single shot. THE ULTIMATE GUN GAME – Become the ultimate demon slayer as you equip three unique weapons and swap them on the fly to unleash your might. – Put your demon slaying skills to the test with challenging gameplay that’s easy to learn but takes great demon-slaying skill to master. – Dive into a shooter with simple touch controls and dodge ranged enemies, keep melee demons at bay and go in for the Glory Kill. RUN AND GUN – Shoot your weapon at all times, whether moving or standing still. Battle challenging bosses as you level up, gain powerful skills, loot new gear, and upgrade legendary guns. Blast your way through hundreds of exciting levels and become mighty. Descend into mini versions of iconic DOOM worlds in this arcade action, top down shooter. This single-touch, top-down shooter set in the animated DOOM universe puts you at the center of the fight as you rip and tear through demon hordes from the fiery depths of Hell. Shoot through mini demon hordes in Mighty DOOM. How to Download and Install Mighty DOOM Mod APK 1.5.1.How to download Mighty DOOM Mod APK for free?.
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Uninstall blackhole 2ch mac11/24/2023 ![]() It enables applications to pass audio to other applications, allowing you to record anything from your system within your digital audio workstation.ĭespite a issues with the installation process and a general lack of user guidance instructions, Soundflower is relatively straightforward to use. Quick, elegant and compatible with Mac audio architecture, Soundflower is an effective and free audio routing solution. Effective and free inter-application audio driver In this case, the user instructions recommend increasing the buffer size of both applications. You can avoid this issue by using alternative software such as Audio Highjack Pro or Audio Recorder.Īlthough we didn't have this issue when testing, some users experience interference when first setting up an audio channel. One of the annoying things about Soundflower, however, is that when you choose it as your Mac's audio output, you can no longer hear the sound through attached speakers or headphones. When you're ready to begin capturing your chosen audio, just click Record. Choose Soundflower (2ch) from the list that appears. In the window that appears, click on the downward-pointing triangle that displays to the right of the Record button. QuickTime is the easiest to configure simply choose File and then select New Audio Recording. There are a couple of apps on your Mac that can record Soundflower's audio - QuickTime and GarageBand. Once you have selected Soundflower as the Output audio, you will need to configure the application you want to use to capture the audio. Additionally, if you change your Mac's volume, that change will also be captured by the application that's recording Soundflower's audio. It's important to remember this: if your Mac makes any sound - not only the audio you're trying to capture but also notifications and alerts - Soundflower will route that as well. Now, any sound that would normally come out of your Mac's speakers will be channeled through Soundflower. Select the Output tab and choose Soundflower (2ch). To begin using Soundflower, open the Sound panel in System Preferences and you'll see Soundflower listed in the Output and Input tabs. ![]() Users with more simple needs will have to look up instructions to configure Soundflower with more commonly used sound-capture apps. These are, however, heavily focused on using Soundflower with Max/MSP, a visual programming language for music and multimedia. To help users get started there are instructions in the Readme file found in the DMG download folder. The 64-channel device is provided for more complex routing situations and can be used with more than two applications simultaneously if the applications support audio routing to any channel. For most people and purposes, the 2-channel device is sufficient. ![]() Soundflower opens as one of two core audio devices (2ch/64ch). Soundflower also allows users to record sound produced by their Macs such as audio channeled from outside sources like devices plugged into the USB and sound input ports.Īlternatives to Soundflower include iShowU, Audacity although neither work in exactly the same way. Or perhaps you'd like to record sounds from a frequency generation tool that's only available on the web?Īlternatively, you might need to do some creative re-sampling of a piece of audio by routing audio from apps such as iTunes and Spotify. Maybe you want to record the audio from a Skype or FaceTime interview, picking up both voices equally for more professional production. There are many instances in which you might want to use Soundflower to channel audio between applications. This means it won't negatively impact your computer's performance. Once installed successfully, the Soundflower extension runs with very low latency and CPU usage, allowing each client application to use its usual buffer size. We had to rely on researching the problem online and discovering the solution by ourselves. ![]() Installing Soundflower successfully was quite a challenging process, especially as there is no user instructions or tutorial to guide you through. Rerun the installer and, this time, the installation should be successful. Once there, there should be an Allow button that you can click to permit Soundflower (developer: MATT INGALLS) to open. The Soundflower installer will produce an error on macOS High Sierra, Mojave, and Catalina.Ī security alert will appear and you will need to go to the Security and Privacy - General pane in System Preferences. This is because kernel extensions on modern macOS versions now need to be given permissions before being loaded for the first time. The first time you run the installer (Soundflower.pkg), it will ask for your admin password and, depending on which Mac operating system you are using, this password might fail. Users need to download and run the Soundflower Installer.pkg. Note that this download is for Mac OS X versions 10.5.8+.
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Microsoft surface rt install windows 1011/24/2023 ![]() It's around the back that one of the most distinctive hardware features is found - the kickstand. When combined with either of the keyboards that Microsoft offers at launch, this becomes a surprisingly capable laptop replacement. Its 1.5 pounds means it hits the scales at 0.1 pounds greater than the latest iPad, but for some reason it feels heavier still. Full dimensions are 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches (275 x 172 x 9.4mm), considerably wider and taller than the new iPad, but only 0.2mm thicker - not bad, considering you get that full-sized USB port out of the equation. Finally, tucked behind the fold-out kickstand on the rear is a microSDXC port, which means near-infinitely expandable storage is just one tiny little chip away.įitting all those ports means this slate is on the large side, and not just because of the display. On the left side is the 3.5mm headphone jack positioned just above a volume rocker. Up top you'll find a pair of microphones along with the power button, which can be found toward the right edge. Then comes the right speaker, with its mate to be found over on the other side. We can't help but be slightly disappointed it isn't USB 3.0, but having this port is incredibly useful - as is the micro-HDMI connector that sits above. Microsoft's option requires a good bit more precision and doesn't hold nearly as tightly.įollowing up the right edge the next port you'll find is a full-size USB 2.0 connector that's ready and waiting for thumb drives, keyboards, hubs, mice and anything else you can throw at it. With MagSafe it seems like if you get the plug anywhere near the connector the two pull themselves together. We do, though, wish that connector was a bit more grabby. It's here that the device's AC adapter plugs in, that custom plug meaning you'll have to bring it with you whenever you hit the road, but this does at least mean it pushes more juice through than your average USB connector and therefore charges faster. On the lower-right is another, similar but incompatible magnetic connector, this one with only five pins. It has six contacts, providing power and data connectivity for Microsoft's first-party keyboard covers and, hopefully, more peripherals down the road. The first, and biggest, is on the bottom of the tablet. That rim around the edge is perforated in many places, much more than your average tablet, including two new proprietary magnetic connectors. As we saw when we got to go behind the scenes of the device's design and development, that 16:9 display and size were custom-crafted to make the most of Windows RT's ideal orientation and, as we'll detail in the next section, the quality of this panel mostly makes up for its relative lack of resolution. In fact, its display clocks in at 10.6 inches, nearly a full notch greater than the new iPad, but its resolution is far lower, at just 1,366 x 768. This inclination makes for a very reassuring feel when walking around carrying this tablet under one arm, and also gives room for a display that is slightly larger than your average 9.7- or 10.1-inch slates. The material feels amazing in the hand and here it's used to create a structure that is quite complex, flat on the front and back of course but with the sides angling outward, connecting a facade slightly wider than the rear. It's constructed using Microsoft's Vapor Mg process, which relies on vapor deposition to create this distinctive tactility, which we found ourselves quite drawn to. The exterior of the slate is a cool, matte surface that looks dark and feels quite strong and durable. Is this, the Surface for Windows RT, good enough to erase decades of mediocre touchscreen Windows devices? Will it help Microsoft and its latest operating systems float up to the top of the tablet hierarchy? Your answers lie just below the break. It's a very apt definition for what Microsoft is doing, attempting to go from zero to hero on the tablet hardware front in just one shot. That is, the verb: to rise up - for something to appear that was not there before. ![]() This new Surface device could be said to relate more closely to the active form of the word in question. That device lives on as PixelSense, thus putting a period at the end of one definition of the word, a definition Microsoft kindly requests we put behind us as we move on to something that is wholly different. It marked the repurposing of a name that was already quite familiar to us - though in the guise of a big table. When Microsoft unveiled its Surface tablets with a flashy, top secret Los Angeles event, it didn't just mark the beginning of a new (and utterly critical) phase for the history of the company.
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Constrictor snakes on gallapagos island11/24/2023 ![]() Although common and widespread, the snakes are not often seen as they are rather shy. In turn, the snakes are preyed upon by the Galapagos Hawk, their only natural predator.įeral cats also kill snakes and may indirectly affect snakes by making Lava Lizards (the snakes main prey) more wary. Info: Live streaming webcam showing a reptarium with snakes, lizards, tortoises. Prey includes Lava Lizards, Grasshoppers, Geckos and Marine Iguana hatchlings. Location: Semilla Verde Hotel, Santa Cruz Island Source. It is a mildly venomous constrictor but it is not considered aggressive or harmful to humans. Galapagos Snakes hunt for small reptiles and mammals. Are there any snakes in the Galapagos Islands The Galpagos racer (Pseudalsophis biserialis) is a colubrid snake in the genus Pseudalsophis that is endemic to the Galpagos Islands. They first catch the prey with their mouths and mainly kill by constriction: wrapping around the victim and squeezing so it cannot breathe. Galapagos Snakes can be slightly poisonous to humans and may use venom to kill its prey. Their colors and design sometimes resemble Garden snakes. Galapagos snakes are presumed to have arrived on the islands by vegetation rafts. They are brown with yellowish longitudinal stripes. Galapagos Snakes are quite small, only measuring 2 – 3 feet long. Commonly these snakes are known as ‘racers’ as they can move very rapidly. ![]() These five species are included in two genera: Alsophis and Philodryas. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands. Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. ![]() The Galapagos snakes are one of the most beautiful reptiles of the archipelago. |