![]() ![]() A repeat scan with Total Security brought the scan time down to 34 minutes. Some antivirus utilities, this one included, perform a kind of optimization during the first scan, making subsequent scans run faster-sometimes much faster. You can schedule a full or quick scan to run daily, weekly, or monthly. As with any antivirus, you should run a full scan after installation, to catch any lurking malware.Īfter you complete a scan, the program suggests setting up a regular schedule. The scan checks system settings, common programs, running processes, and startup items first, then it goes on to scan all files. When I ran a full anti-malware scan on a clean system, it took 2 hours and 32 minutes, about a half-hour longer than the current average. The Security Check included in Full Check was a quick scan, just looking for active threats, as it finished quickly and found nothing. ![]() A Full Check on my virtual machine test system finished in just a few minutes and found a variety of things to fix. Clicking the big Check Now button runs six scans: System Repair, Security Threat, System Performance Enhancement, Bootup Speed Optimization, Registry Clean, and System Junk. Total Security’s main window focuses on what it calls Full Check. The best antivirus tools give you maximum security without impacting performance. Don’t even think about using the even-less-secure Performance mode. Initially, it’s set to Balanced, but in this mode, Total Security doesn’t bother to use its KunPeng antivirus engine and leaves other protective layers disabled.Īnybody who uses this tool absolutely must crank protection up to the Security level, as I did for testing. Clicking this icon reveals that protection comes in three modes: Performance, Balanced, and Security. I enabled detection of these programs, which, while not actively malicious, are still undesirable.Ī large icon at the top-left corner displays the legend “Protection: On” when everything is configured correctly. Flipping through the settings, I noticed that the detection of PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) was off. There’s an extension available for Yandex as well, for those countries where Yandex is popular. Searching the Chrome store didn’t turn it up, and a message to tech support remains unanswered. As for the Chrome extension, whether I tried to install it from within the app or from the website, I just got an error. I also made sure to install browser extensions for Firefox, Opera, and Edge. ![]() I also disabled a free trial of the company’s Desktop Organizer tool.Īfter installing the app on my test system, I checked for updates, confirming that the program was already fully updated. For testing purposes, I ignored them all. I imagine Qihoo gets some small affiliate income when you choose to install these. It also runs what it calls Instant Setup, a tool that can install a plethora of unrelated “popular software.” Programs offered include Opera, Skype, Line, WhatsApp, and VLC Media Player, among others. The mini-installer downloads and executes the latest version of the full installation program. Installing this antivirus app is quick and simple. For this review, I’ll simply call it Total Security. The Western version uses the name 360 Total Security, de-emphasizing the Qihoo brand. In China, this antivirus goes by Qihoo 360 Safeguard. For a free security suite, like Total Security but with all cylinders firing, look to Avast One Essential. If you want a straight antivirus, consider AVG AntiVirus Free, which gets good scores in lab tests and our own tests. Instead of Total Security, look at our Editors’ Choice winners for free antivirus. This bright and attractive free software piles on tons of bonus features, but those additions can’t make up for the fact that its core antivirus features just don’t make the grade. However, Qihoo 360 Total Security isn’t part of that group. Microsoft’s built-in antivirus steps up if there’s no other security software installed, but you can raise your protection game by installing a third-party antivirus utility most of the paid ones and even many free antivirus tools outperform the protection built into Windows. Antivirus protection is an absolute must for modern Windows computers. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The Aura Sawyer picture frame comes with an outstanding high-resolution display that is a joy to watch. So, if you want to give the frame to your parents, you can preload hundreds of images, and the frame pretty much works out of the box when unwrapped. It allows you to add photos to the frame without opening the packaging. What I like about the Aura frames, in general, is the Gift setup feature. I guess they might add these features in a future software update. I am missing in the Aura software to randomize the sequence of the images and select smooth crossfading as a transition effect. I have not yet tried or found a use case for this myself, but apparently, there is a demand for this kind of integration. You can also connect either an Amazon Alexa or a Google Assistant to the Sawyer and remote control it. You can also invite friends & family to send you images straight to the frame. You can upload images from your phone through the Aura web uploader, Apple iCloud, or Google Photos. And you can even give feedback by tapping on the touch bar, which will send a symbol of appreciation back to the sender.Īura allows you to upload an unlimited number of images and does not charge a monthly fee as a few other manufacturers do. This means that your guests can send pictures directly to your frame. Set up a new frame, enter the number that is displayed on the frame and you are connected.Īura gives you the option to invite people to your frame. When you get your Aura frame, download the Aura Frames app from the iOS or Android app store. The Aura softwareĪura’s Software is simple but well designed. I am not sure yet what to make of the touch bar but it is nice to see some innovation in the digital picture frame space and the “heart” feedback is quite clever. The Aura Sawyer features an interactive touch bar (or two to be exact, one for portrait and one for landscape mode), enabling you to change photos, view details, and send a heart as a positive feedback to the person who sent you this picture. The overall size of the frame is 10.5 x 8.75 inches (27 x 22 cm). This is a key feature of high-quality frames. The viewing angles are excellent, the colors do not wash out but retain the same quality as if you are stand right in front of it. The 9.7-inches display (same size as the Aura Smith) has a crisp resolution of 2048 x 1536px which translates to 264 dots-per-inch (dpi) which is great. But on the Sawyer, it’s really hard to spot, and that is good. Sometimes you will even find proximity sensors that are even larger and uglier. Oftentimes, these sensors are quite ugly and rather large. This sensor’s job is to turn the frame dark when the lights go out. One thing that I really liked about the Sawyer design was the almost invisible ambient light sensor. The stand can be attached in both portrait and landscape mode, and, of course, the image rotates automatically as it is customary with modern photo frames. Which you don’t really need because the setup is straightforward. ![]() In the box, you’ll find the photo frame, a proprietary but neatly designed power supply with a braided white cable, and a stand that attaches to the back of the frame like a MagSafe adapter to your iPhone 12. Unboxing an Aura frame is always a pleasure because it looks and feels very elegant. ![]() However, I expect them to come to other countries in the near future. They either sell direct or through selected retailers, like Amazon. ![]() They currently (February 2021) offer four different models, the Aura Mason, Carver, Sawyer, and Smith.Īura is currently only shipping in the US. Their USP is the use of a very elegant design and coupled with a simple to use software. The Aura brandĪura is a San Francisco/New York-based company that started selling digital picture frames in 2016. Aura has supplied me with a review unit for this test. There are no financial donations to be disclosed. ![]() ![]() The traditional VEDC110TC is a cost-effective deep-cycle lead acid battery, one size only of 110 ah and providing a great deal of battery power for the price. This battery will last many seasons if well cared for, and if your boat has only one battery, it is the best option. ![]() The VEAGM batteries have both starter and deep-cycle marine battery characteristics (also known as a dual purpose battery). The VEAGM (AGM = Absorbed Glass Mat) is a more suitable battery for both large and smaller endurance service loads. A VESMF battery will provide a reliable and robust energy source to start the engine, but the boat will also need a dedicated system battery to run other equipment. If the SMF battery is discharged too deep, it will almost certainly struggle to regain capacity in the future and fail after a couple of seasons if used in this way. A battery like this can be damaged by taking lower loads over more extended periods. But this type of (cranking power) battery has been designed for that specific purpose, which it does very well, but it is not suitable to run the boat’s domestic and navigation systems. This is the most common cause of battery failure, so keeping them fully charged and healthy is sensible.Ī starter battery such as the VETUS VESMF (SMF = Sealed Maintenance Free) has been developed to provide a lot of energy almost instantly, sufficient to power up the engine at the turn of the key. Lead Sulphate crystals will build up within a discharged battery, and over time, will prevent it from fully charging and eventually fail altogether. Left at a deep discharge level, a battery will have a short life and struggle to maintain its charge. ![]() It is essential to watch the depth of discharge (DoD), a critical factor in its life and performance. A healthy battery is a fully charged battery. The key to helping your batteries to last longer and perform at their best is to keep them fully charged. ![]() ![]() ![]() When you’re done just put everything (except the power base) in the dishwasher. With the power to crush ice in seconds you can make frozen desserts or cocktails in seconds. The NutriBullet Blender Combo utilises the nutrient extraction technology you know and love from the Original NutriBullet and pulverises stems, seeds and skins where some of the usually neglected essential nutrition lies. NutriBullet by name, NutriBullet by nature. The NutriBullet Blender features a powerful 1200W motor in a sleek and stylish design that looks great in any kitchen Not just another blender With the Vented Lid Cap, the blender jug can handle soups, sauces and other hot liquids. With three blend speeds High, Medium and Low and the two added Pulse and Extract functions you’re in complete control of every recipe. The large 1.8L capacity Blender jug makes huge NutriBlasts and smoothies so the whole family can enjoy your nutritious drinks or you could even batch blast. With one touch, the NutriBullet Blender Combo uses a smart, pre-programmed Nutrition Extraction cycle that extracts in a combination of short pulses and longer periods of extraction for full nutrition extraction. The Short Cup is perfect for single servings, the Colossal Cup is great to share a smoothie and with the Travel Cup’s handle means it’s ideal to taking your nutrition boost on the go! Smart pre-programmed nutrition extraction Nutribullet Blender Combo comes with three of the classic bullet shaped blender cups for delicious and nutritious smoothies. Soups, smoothies, dips, sauces, spreads, milks and more, NutriBullet Blender Combo is the only blender package you’ll need. ![]() With a large 1.8L jug capacity and five blend options you can prepare any number of foods and drinks quickly and easily. NutriBullet Blender Combo is the first time the iconic NutriBullet bullet blender cups have been available with a traditional jug blender. Hot blending, cold blending, vegetables, fruits, nuts and even ice - NutriBullet Blender Combo does it all! Create delicious, nutritious smoothies with the famous bullet cups and simply swap to the 1.8L jug for a blender with the power, capacity and control for all your traditional blending needs. NutriBullet is proud to introduce the ultimate, all-new NutriBullet Blender Combo, your new kitchen jug blender and bullet blender all in one. ![]() ![]() However, it’s good to know that there are other options available. ![]() Of course, ordering parts directly from Ninja’s website will guarantee that they are compatible and fit correctly. Other items you can order for less off of Amazon and they won’t run the risk of causing any damage to your blender. These either involve a lot of moving parts (like the blender motor and blades) or are too expensive when ordered from a third party (like the pitcher). I recommend only using authorized Ninja parts if you are looking to replace: Most Ninja blender parts can be replaced directly from Ninja or third-party vendors for far less than it would cost to replace your whole system. Can use my cup to shake and mix ice tea and they don’t leak.” - Charlee Find it on Ninja Blender Parts: What You Need To Know Two-pack of replacement blending cup lids. Since they get manufactured together, they’ll fit more securely and you won’t have any risk of them being too small or too large. Until Ninja gets replacement lids back in stock, my other recommendation is to order the cups that come with lids that I mentioned in the section above. Most third-party replacement lids have complaints about the lid being too tight or difficult to remove, so it’s a good idea to take this into consideration if you have arthritis or other conditions that make twisting difficult. My recommendation is below, but there are several sellers that also offer replacement lids. However, Ninja is currently sold out of replacement lids-so your best bet will be to go with a third-party seller on Amazon. If the spout lid for your Ninja blender cups has broken or gotten lost, you can replace just the lid without having to buy additional cups. Lids and spouts are better, too.” - Peter Find it on Ninja Blender Replacement Lid Advertisements “These are an ideal replacement for the original blender cups. Two-pack of replacement blending cups with lids (24oz capacity). This includes their Professional Plus Blender and Blender DUO, as well as the Ninja Foodi and Ninja TWISTi systems. Here are the replacement motors for all of Ninja’s traditional blender systems. You can order replacement motors directly from Ninja for about half of the cost of replacing the entire system. Of course, you may already be outside of that warranty window (like me). You’ll need to register your blender and then contact the Ninja customer support team. Warranty claims for the motor are generally accepted quickly, since this part is intended to last for years. The first option is to go through their warranty program if you’ve owned your blender for less than a year. But there are two options to replace the base-and it may not be as expensive as you think! If the motor to your blender has worn out or died because of an electrical surge, you may be worried that the whole thing needs to be thrown away. ![]()
![]() ![]() Once you’ve completed four sequences from King to Ace for each suit, you win the game! When you’ve sequenced cards of the same suit from King to Ace, it will be moved to the foundation pile. This may block your ability to move sequence cards if the newly placed card is no part of that sequence. Each column then receives another card face-up at the bottom of it. Simply click on the stock pile to do this. If one of the 10 columns in the tableau has no cards, you can move any any individual card there, or a group of sequenced card if they are of the same suit in descending order.īy clicking on the stock pile, it places 10 new cards in play. Otherwise, you can only move the card at the bottom of the column. For example, a 10, 9 and 8 or diamonds in one column can be moved under a Jack of Diamonds in another column. You can move a group of cards if they are of the same suit in descending order. After moving a card, if a facedown card is left, that is then flipped over and in play. For example a 9 of spade can be moved under a 10 of spades or a 10 of diamonds. You can move the cards from the tableau under a card of any suit in descending order. If you are familiar with 2 Suit Spider Solitaire, the rules are very similar. The remaining 50 cards are stacked face-down as the stock pile, located in the top left corner of your play table.Only the top card within each tableau is turned face-up for play.6 cards are placed in each stack into the left-most 4 columns, and 5 cards in the remaining 6 columns. ![]() 54 cards are laid out horizontally into 10 tableau columns.Try our game of the day and compete with other players. If you'd like an easier version, try 2 Suit Spider Solitaire, or 1 Suit.Play unlimited games of Spider Solitaire (4 suits) online. And for more games, try our main Solitaire game, our FreeCell Solitaire game, or our other free online games. If you move through the stack cards and run out of moves on the tableau, the game is lost.įor more information, see our guide on how to play Spider Solitaire. Play unlimited games of Spider Solitaire (4 suits) online. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gridlock Ultra White takes a handful of risks for a generic energy drink, but it is painfully boring to drink, and at the end of the day, it is still a store-brand spoof of another beverage. Soaring energy costs are making life difficult for Frances baguette-making industry. Consonant with the rest of the experience, Gridlock copies the kick from the aforementioned Monster, one that lasts just under three hours. 15% OFF wines by the bottle.ĭisclaimer: Includes alcoholic drinks up to $17 and those of the Classic Drink Package. Nearly 2,000 near-threatened white rhinos will be auctioned on. Also have a look at the cooking instructions, ingredient list and storage instructions. ![]() For me, it has the perfect amount of caffeine content, so don’t belittle it. While other energy drinks have a lot of flavors to choose from, Summit Energy has only one flavor. It comes in 250mL cans containing 80mg of caffeine and 25.5 g of sugar. Does not include Smoothies or Aqua Spa Fresh Juice. Reviews for Summit Gridlock Energy Drink Ultra White or Lo Carb. Unleash The Beast Tear into a can of the meanest energy drink on the planet, Monster Energy.Its the ideal combo of the right ingredients in the right proportion to deliver the big bad buzz that only Monster can.Monster packs a powerful punch but has a smooth easy drinking flavor.Athletes, musicians, anarchists, co-eds, road warriors, metal. Summit energy drink is proudly manufactured by Australian brand Coles. Zero Proof Cocktails, Frozen & Non Frozenĭisclaimer: Includes alcoholic drinks up to $10.A large selection of classic cocktails made with Classic Beverage Package spiritsĬraft cocktails, large martinis, and long drinks, all made with Premium Beverage Package spiritsĪ large selection of wines from various regions around the world, including California, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Chile and Australia.Ĭhampagnes and favorite wines such as Conundrum White and Red Blends, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, J&H Selbach Riesling Kabine, Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blend, and Edmeades Zinfandel. ![]() ![]() ![]() The periodic table is an orderly way to arrange the properties of the elements. The periodic table organizes elements and it can be used to make predictions about the properties of elements. ![]() They are colourless, odourless, monatomic gases and they form very few compounds.ġ.10.1 Introduction to the periodic table Group 18 elements are the noble gases (inert gases or rare gases) He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn-222. IUPAC has approved these new heavy elements, 114 Fl (Flerovium) and 116 Lv (Livermorium) (1 June 2012). Group 17 elements are the halogens, F, Cl, Br, I, At. The newest element is Copernicum, Cn, atomic number 112, discovered in 1996, but not given its symbol, Cn, by IUPAC until 2010. Groups are shown as vertical columns numbered 1 to 18, see top row. (This is not true if you group the transition elements together in the table.) Some periodic tables using 1a, 2a to 0, suggest there are 18 groups.Įlements in the same group in the periodic table have similar chemical roperties, because they have the same number of electrons in their outer shells. Groups are the arrangement of elements in the periodic table. List of highest to lowest electronegativity Hydrogen is less electronegative than polonium and more electronegative than nitrogen, so the formulae of water is H 2O and the formula of ammonia is NH 3. Ignoring lanthanides and actinides, for two elements in different groups, the element in the higher numbered group has higher electronegativity,įor two elements within the same group, the element with the lower the atomic number has the higher electronegativity. Precious metals are those usually used in jewellery including Gold, Iridium, Palladium, Platinum, and Silver.Įlectronegativity is based on the IUPAC electronegativity listĮlectronegativity is the degree to which an atom attracts electrons. of the second and third transition series of the Periodic Table. Noble metals are commonly only Gold and Silver, but also can refer to metallic chemical elements resistant to oxidation or corrosion, including: Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Rhenium, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, and Gold, i.e. Nordic Gold, a gold-coloured alloy, often used in coins, is made of 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. In the common or industrial classification of metals, the following descriptions of metals are not chemically exact terms:īase metals are neither noble nor precious, are not resistant to oxidation, are common and are readily available with many uses, including Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Tin and Zinc.Ĭoinage metals are copper, gold and silver, but this description of metals is not a chemically exact term. Mg 2+.ġ.3.0 Common or industrial classification of metals They easily lose two electrons to form ions, e.g. They are harder and have higher melting points and boiling points than the alkali metals. Group 2 elements are the alkaline earth metals, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra. Hydrogen is considered separately, because it has few of the properties of the alkali metals. They all have one valence electron that they lose easily to form ions. They react easily with water, have low melting points and densities, and are good conductors of electricity. The alkali metals are all soft, shiny and metallic when cut. Group 1 elements include the alkali metals, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr. Transuranic elements have atomic number > 92Īlkali metals: Lithium, Li, Sodium, Na, Potassium, K, Rubidium, Rb, Caesium, Cs, Francium, Fr Introduction to the periodic table: 1.10.1 See: Periodic table, An official website of the United States governmentĬommon or industrial classification of metals: 1.3.0 ![]() ![]() The bindings produce the correct Action values when swapped. My testing using the Rewired/Extras/ControlMapper/Examples/ControlMapperDemo scene shows the Swap functionality working exactly as expected. After that point, what happens is outside the responsibility of the input system.Ĭlick to expand.I will need to see a complete example of this to be able to understand what is happening. The game should implement permission and state management systems that evaluate user input and then change states. ![]() The Action “Jump” does not designate “Player is jumping,” but rather “The user wants to jump.”.They should not be confused with or used as game states or actions. All “Actions” in Rewired are actually “Input Actions” and should not be used for any other purpose than to get information about the user’s intent.Rewired’s sole purpose is to read user input.This is not what Rewired was designed for and not how it is intended to be used. It is common for Rewired's Action system to be used in an unintended manner as an integral part of or in place of a separate game state management system. It's important to recognize the boundary between input and gameplay logic as noted on the Actions page of the documentation: Such a sensitivity option should be handled in the game code instead of the input system. Lowering the percentage dampens steering input at higher speeds." That option is dependent upon the speed the car is currently traveling which is a gameplay concern. For example: "Speed Sensitivity: at 100% the car reacts to steering input the same at higher speeds as it does at lower. Some of the sensitivity options shown in the Assetto Corsa link are gameplay-related sensitivities, not strictly input-related, and therefore shouldn't be handled by the input system. Your gameplay logic would consume this value instead of the Rewired Action directly. WheelAxis does not represent a input Action value coming from and managed by the input system, but an in-game value that is fully managed by your script, and therefore you can process, clear, or do whatever you want to it outside of the input system. This is an amazing asset, which allowed me to use custom controllers in no time at all. Have you considered adding this functionality in some near future? If not, do you have any suggestions on how to implement it?ĭidn't want to sound rude or anything. And this is a link to Assetto Corsa forum, where setting Steering Speed correspond to Joystick Sensitivity. Sensitivity setting is exactly the thing I'm speaking of. Here is a link to a thread on official Warthunder game forum, explaining controller settings. And all these things already being calculated somewhere internal, meaning it wouldn't be efficient at all. If i'm to do so on my own, I should get into consideration deadzone, curve, zero and ranges. ![]() I need to be able to manipulate values from joystick axis the same way digital sensitivity/gravity does. ![]() ![]() But isn't it a different concept from digital axis sensitivity? If so you can't apply uniform approach for both digitial and joystick axes in your controller script. Your suggestion is to use Sensitivity Curve property of Axis. I've searched this thread for possible questions about joystick axis sensitivity and found a few. What was the logic behind naming this property a sensitivity? Shouldn't it be called Multiplier? But Joystick Axis Sensitivity is a multiplier. In the documentation about Input Behavior it is stated that Digital Axis Gravity and Digital Axis Sensitivity is a speed towards value, which corresponds to the common concept of axis sensitivity. I'm a bit confused about joystick axis sensitivity. ![]() ![]() ![]() Level objectives usually involve repairing vehicles, de-cloaking the map and unlocking garages and stranded trucks, then loading and unloading logs. Help is available in the form of winches, cranes, and massive ex-soviet military off-roaders, a variety of different load-outs and certain towing, diff-locking and 4 wheel drive strategies to rescue the over-turned. Going is typically slow and often impossible for some of the smaller vehicles/heavy loads. There is nothing quite like the mud physics in this game and the way the vehicles interact with the ground and water. I hear Pavel has developed a tool so that original Spintires PC mods will be easily ported to the new PC Mud Runner platform. in the possibility for console mods, as Focus has done already in Farming Simulator 2017 for Xbox). There is an offer of 50% off for those who bought Spintires originally, so it seems the developer concedes this is a more of a relaunch, a move to new console platforms and healthy publisher relationship for a game that gets updates and more regular content (i.e. It's still very much worth it for me though. From what I've seen from early streams of the game, it does not seem like a Spintires v2.0, so much as a polished and tuned v1.5 with a bit of added DLC, re-done maps, a couple of new trucks and some short challenge scenarios and tutorials for the mud-virgins. Spintires has found a new developer (who Pavel works with) and a new publisher - Focus Home Interactive - who already has a fair reputation with these "sim" type games, so the future looks rosy in Mud Runner. The game was highly acclaimed and proved popular while being supported through many mods made for new levels and vehicles. The old game, Spintires was a huge personal favourite of mine (in my top 3 of all time - crazy, I know - but true), but an unfortunate spat between the developer, Pavel Zagrebelny and his publisher Oovee meant the development of the game was halted after release over accusations of bad financial faith. Meanwhile, dear PS4 users, don’t get your hopes too high regarding the modding on consoles, the devs abstained from giving details about the much-awaited feature.Mud Runner - "A Spintires Game" is finally out next week (31 Oct) for the 3 platforms (there's no word on Switch a version though). The third wheeled addition to MudRunner is the E-7429, an 8×8 mammoth that’ll come in handy whenever one of your other vehicles gets stuck. ![]() Next in line is the C-6317, a six-wheel truck good as a log carrier, garage trailer tow car, fuel cistern, or repair vehicle. It will join the A-469, A-968M, and A-3151 light all-wheel-drive cars available in the game. ![]() The A-969 is a 4×4 entry-level (yet powerful) vehicle, very good for reconnaissance missions. ![]() This free DLC also comes with three new vehicles which you’ll be able to use on any unlocked map in the game: A-969, C-6317, and E-7429. Just like on the Deluge map, in The Valley you find yourself outside a garage, so extra work (for claiming one) is required before you start carrying logs. The MudRunner universe will be expanded with a new map, called The Valley, of which we know is big and full of trees. Called The Valley, the free content update is expected to hit all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One) as soon as February 2018. Two months after its official launch, Spintires: MudRunner announces its first DLC. ![]() |
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