11/13/2023 0 Comments Ze a rita review![]() ![]() When you buy a piece of high fidelity tube audio equipment, you are NOT just buying a sum of ‘transformers / capacitors / resistors /faceplates /chassis / vacuum tubes’. Please note: They are MY personal guidelines for shopping Chi-Fi, as if I were a western consumer who doesn’t read or understand Chinese, but is intrigued by the Chi-Fi pricing and features read on internet. Grant Fidelity receive emails frequently from people all over the world, asking us about Chi-Fi (Chinese HiFi), who is reliable vendor and which brand is better etc etc.Well, I cannot answer all those questions about ‘other vendors’ and ‘other brands’ that Grant Fidelity don’t deal with, but below is my 15+ years of hands-on experience buying and selling Chi-Fi. Get on the ‘West to East’ music journey with Ze’ev, by owning this unique 180gram, Pressed-in-Germany, super high quality LP: However, from there on, I gladly allowed myself to take this dive and I did it by exploring the repertoire of a very unique music label, Rhymoi – the Music of China. Thousands years old beautiful traditional melodies, handled by super talented composers and musicians, totally melt the cultural and the sonic barrier that prevented a western guy like me of diving into traditional Chinese music. ![]() With time and many more shows to come I witnessed what a deep knowledge Chinese people have with classical music and nothing was any longer a surprise. I asked for the CD name and later on insisted to get a copy of it! This was Rhymoi’s album ‘Dream of an Opera’ and the track ‘ Dream of the Red Mansion’ isthe opening track of the LP you are now holding in your hands. ![]() The sleeve was very impressive and with the first notes I was totally shocked by the beauty, the sonic presentation and above all the emotional impact of the music. Shortly after setting up the show set and playing few tracks the local dealer asked us to put his CD with Chinese music. Nothing could prepare me for what I experienced at PureAudioProject first Audio Show in Shantou, back in 2015. Having spent years in music and audio industry one gets exposed to different genres and cultures, however, Chinese music was always a far and a distant reality. Ze’ev as an ex Latavian resident, residing in Israel now since he was 10 years old, discovered Chinese music through Chinese audio shows when marketing his own speakers there.Īs he put in the liner notes in this unique LP: The founder of PureAudioProject, Ze’ev Schlik, is a vinyl nut, to put it without exaggeration! Not to mention his personal collection of thousands of LPs that he never parted with even during the peak years for digital music, not to mention his routine treasure hunting at vinyl vendor booths while he had his own showroom to attend at audio shows! Please read this with a grain of salt Grant Fidelity These are entirely personal impression and listening is a very subjective matter. I personally think this is due to listening habits differences and music genre differences between cultures – a raving review of Chinese speakers by Chinese audiophiles is not of the same merit to a western listener. A western buyer should keep this in mind when shopping for Chinese speakers.” Honestly none of these western sound pros were overly impressed by Chinese speaker ‘tuning’. This is my personal impression – not sure a certain speaker is an exception.ģ) Grant Fidelity had toured many many Chinese audio dealer stores and factories along with professional live event sound engineer, and high end audio designer. North American homes typically have much lower humidity especially in the colder climates.Ģ) Chinese speakers’ tuning are done by Chinese designers – they tend to overemphasize high frequency and deliver not enough bass to western listeners’ taste, and frequency balancing is not the same as by western designers. We only arrange ‘factory direct’ orders with brands who wish for direct sales to North America, without compromising their existing dealers.įor buying Chinese speakers, a few things to keep in mind:ġ) Cabinets could be subject to humidity damage. “When a Chinese branded speaker is listed with the brand’s overseas distributor, we don’t sell it by a parallel channel to undermine the brand’s own dealers. Below is the typical information we provide to the inquirer – it might help you better prepared for buying large expensive speakers but only find it somewhat disappointing after the HUGE shipment is delivered: We from time to time receive inquiries about Chinese HiFi speakers, including for some so-called ‘vintage replica’ speakers. ![]()
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11/13/2023 0 Comments Doom 3d models gzdoom![]() It’s explicitly not moddable.)ĭisplay options > Hardware renderer > Postprocessing > Ambient occlusion quality: Mediumĭoom has static lighting that affects the walls and floor equally, so the transition from wall to floor/ceiling is pretty flat. Note that if you play a WAD that heavily alters the game, there’s a chance it will add custom stuff to the stock HUD, and that stuff will not appear on the alternative HUD. (This replaces a stock fullscreen-with-info HUD that didn’t exist in vanilla Doom, but which only shows you health, armor, keys, and ammo for your current weapon. And it tells you a few things that you had to keep track of yourself in vanilla Doom, like what color of armor you have and whether you have the berserk fist. It also shows you a count of kills and secrets, so you have some idea of the progress you’ve made. The alternative HUD shows you everything you need to know about the state of the game, while consuming minimal space and still letting you see the weapon sprites in their full glory. You’ll need to press + until the status bar disappears to actually see it. HUD options > Alternative HUD > Enable alternative HUD: On I play in a 1080p window on a 1440p monitor, and this seems nice for me. The automatic setting is okay (and better than it used to be), but still leaves some things like pickup messages and the console as microscopic. HUD options > Scaling options > User interface scale: 3 ![]() I’m holding all my guns at chest height, for some reason, so the sights on those are useless.īy default the crosshair is humongous, though, hence the scaling. I just feel better with a little symbol in the middle of the screen. While you’re here, you may want to set your gender as appropriate to fix pronouns in obituary messages. I don’t know why you would walk anywhere in Doom. I actually prefer Smooth fuzz, which fits better at high resolutions and still looks like a rendering error, but pretty much anything is better than the Shadow default.įor testing purposes, it may help to pop open the console with the backtick key (top left) and type summon spectre to… well, summon a spectre.Īnd if all you want is something that looks kinda like Doom, you’re done! Feel free to stop reading here. This will emulate the appearance of the original game, scaled up to big chunky pixels. GZDoom defaults to rendering spectres (the harder-to-see variants of the pink demons) with a sort of translucent effect, which is easier to see, which sort of defeats the purpose of making them harder to see. GZDoom has half a dozen different lighting models (for… some reason), all of which are way off from how Doom actually looked, except for this one.ĭisplay options > Hardware renderer > Fuzz style: Software If you find this objectionable, you may of course simply set it to None.ĭisplay options > Hardware renderer > Sector light mode: Software The “linear mipmap” bit means that GZDoom will still use linear downscaling, so that distant textures still somewhat resemble the actual texture and do not simply collapse into a pixel of arbitrary color. None restores the crispy aesthetic that God intended - and when I say God, I of course mean John Carmack. This is objectively ludicrous, since the sprites and textures are pixel art. I do not understand how anyone could argue with these.ĭisplay options > Texture options > Texture filter mode: None (linear mipmap)īy default, GZDoom uses linear upscaling on all sprites and textures, turning them into a blurry mess. (That’s why there are no screenshots here! Just try stuff out yourself.) It remembers where your cursor was, too, so you can exit the menu to try stuff out, then bring it back up and mash Enter a few times to get back to where you were. If you get lost, you can also use the option search.Īlso, virtually every setting in GZDoom takes effect instantly, even while the menu is still visible. You can get to the full menu from Full options menu near the bottom, and from there turn off the simple menu (if you want). Out of the box, GZDoom shows a reduced options menu, because it has a lot of options. Note that the routes given to the various settings are for the full options menu. There are fewer than I expected, which is good. ![]() Christ, the texture filtering.Īnyway GZDoom has a lot of options, so here is a handy list of the important ones. I am overjoyed to discover that this is no longer the case, and it plays like a god damn FPS out of the box, but there are still a few twiddles that need twiddling. ![]() Unfortunately, it has also historically been difficult to recommend to newcomers, because its default settings are… questionable.Ĭonspicuously, for over a decade, it defaulted to traditional Doom movement keys (no WASD) and no mouselook. ![]() 11/13/2023 0 Comments Earthviewer miami![]() HHMI’s BioInteractive initiative opens a window on cutting-edge science through interactive web features, short films, virtual labs, and scientific animations. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a non-profit medical research organization that ranks as one of the nation’s largest philanthropies. ![]() Clickable details on geologic eons, eras, and periods.In-depth features on major geological and biological events in Earth history.Locations of modern cities tracked back over 500 million years.Ability to manipulate the globe and zoom to any location.World temperature map for the last 100 years.Continental reconstructions and accompanying data dating back billions of years.Layer your view of shifting continents with data on atmospheric composition, temperature, biodiversity, day length, and solar luminosity, to get a more complete view of our dynamic planet. ![]() Follow a favorite landmark, be it Greenland or New York City, as its position shifts through time, or watch a famous fossil like Tiktaalik make an incredible journey from its origin to its current location. Based on the latest scientific research, it lets you scroll through the last 4.5 billion years with your fingertips. What did Earth’s continents and oceans look like 250 million years ago, or even 1 billion years ago? What do we know about the climate back when our planet formed?ĮarthViewer is like a time machine for exploring Earth’s deep history. ![]() 11/13/2023 0 Comments 1password vs dashlane![]() ![]() In our view, Dashlane is the winner here: although 1Password’s interface is certainly adequate, it is nowhere near as easy to navigate as its rival’s. ![]() Again, Dashlane has a slight advantage in this department, with its mobile solution being sleek and intuitive, as well as offering a seamless transition from the desktop version. When we tried to use 1Password’s browser extension, we found its layout a little difficult to navigate, although we found its downloadable version more than adequate.īoth solutions are also available as mobile apps for both Apple and Android devices. Bear in mind, you’ll need to add at least five users to your account before you can gain meaningful insights, which could mean the solution isn’t ideal for small businesses.Īs well as offering downloadable solutions on all major operating systems, both Dashlane and 1Password provide extensions on the most common browsers. The program can then propose targeted areas for improvement, which may be focused on particular teams or employees. The company (quite correctly) claims that its unique data-driven interface is one of its most attractive features, marketing itself as the only password manager to offer a reporting dashboard that enables you to monitor password hygiene across your network. Setting up an account with either provider takes just minutes and, as soon as your account is up and running, you can begin inviting other users to join your account.Īlthough both providers offer perfectly serviceable user interfaces, Dashlane does have the edge in this category. Dashlane vs 1Password: Performanceĭashlane’s interface rates highly for its ease of use (Image credit: Dashlane) However, we believe Dashlane offers superior services when it comes to usability. depend on your business’s specific requirements. Through its Watchtower security system, for example, users can receive alerts and run reports to check whether any of the websites they regularly visit has been subject to a data breach.ĭetermining which solution offers the best password management features will, of course. It is important to note that, although 1Password does not explicitly advertise dark web monitoring, it does offer many of the same services under different labels. Should you learn your data has been stolen, you can take immediate action by changing any affected passwords. If you’re concerned about the threat of hacking, you’ll probably be pleased to note that Dashlane offers dark web monitoring, which will scan cyberspace to check for compromised personal information related to your email addresses. This would enable employees to create separate accounts for their personal needs, and keep control over their personal passwords. Its plans for individuals, families, teams, and enterprises include file storage, team password administration, keylogging protection and security breach alerts.Īlthough 1Password does not explicitly offer an equivalent feature, users who sign up for its Business plan receive family accounts for all their members. 1Password: excellent security across varied plansĪ manager with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems, 1Password includes support for 2FA and AES 256-bit encryption.Available in free, premium, and premium plus plan options, paid features include an unlimited VPN service, dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance, and credit monitoring. Dashlane: top manager with outstanding featuresĭashlane is a cross-platform password manager with neat desktop applications, and comes with the ability to change website passwords in bulk.We also looked at their value for money, performance, and customer support, to help you decide which, if either, is right for your business. In comparing Dashlane vs 1Password, we examined both providers' major features, specifically focusing on how suitable they are for businesses, and seeing whether they're among the best password managers for business. With weak, re-used, and unsecure passwords attractive to hackers looking to steal sensitive data from small businesses, it's imperative that you ensure you've got a password manager that can protect and administer your important logins. ![]() 11/13/2023 0 Comments Chicago willis tower![]() ![]() Sections include “Origins,” which explores the history of the built environment in Chicago “Architecture,” which includes the aforementioned fly-through video tour the food-themed “Taste of Chicago,” “Characters,” “Streetscapes,” and the concluding area “Urban Playground.”Īs noted by Oronde Wright, senior designer at Thinc, the experience “ … captures the story of a city that forged itself into being through a combination of American optimism and audacity.” (© Dave Burk/SOM) The lower-level exhibition space is somewhat reminiscent of the immersive, shopping mall-adjacent “pre-show” area at Hudson Yards’ ticketed observation deck, Edge, in that it builds excitement for what’s to come although it is much more comprehensive and museum-like in flavor. Prior to being zipped up the tower’s 103rd floor in high-speed elevators and entering the reimagined Skydeck space, guests are invited to saunter through an interactive exhibition on Chicago architecture and culture that features, among other things, bronze models of famous Chicagoan buildings, a dizzying fly-through showcasing the city’s singular skyline, a full-scale L Train replica, and a 9-foot-long hot dog bench. The lower-level architecture and culture exhibition at the Skydeck. After taking in the views, visitors are encouraged to leave behind messages, both drawn and written, on an interactive sequin wall. Along with interior revamps that include lighting enhancements and building technology upgrades that help to expand the views, a fleet of new interactive monitors installed throughout the Skydeck school visitors in Chicago’s rich architectural history. While work at the Skydeck marks a return to its unfussy original form in which the star attraction is, of course, the sweeping views, this isn’t to say that it hasn’t gained new features. “We wanted to create a quiet backdrop for people to be fully immersed in the city’s skyline and allow the view to speak for itself.” In creating the new Skydeck, we wanted to honor the structural clarity and simplicity of the tower’s original design approach,” explained Scott Duncan, design partner at SOM, in a statement. Envisioned in our studios more than 50 years ago, its design continues to inspire us today. “Willis Tower is synonymous with Chicago’s skyline. One of the most popular attractions in Chicago, the reimagined and renovated Skydeck at Willis Tower takes a step back, with SOM noting in a press release that the vertiginous attraction “returns to the original vision for the building, foregrounding the tower’s iconic views while showcasing its pioneering structural design through minimal design gestures and subtle finishes.” (It currently ranks as the third tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.) In 2009, SOM also oversaw the design of The Ledge at the Skydeck, a pulse-raising quartet of glass-enclosed balconies that extend over 4-feet out from the tower’s 103rd floor. The Willis Tower (née the Sears Tower) also ranked as the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere for more than four decades, up until the completion of the new One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan in 2013. office tower outside of New York City.Along with the newly completed renovation, SOM designed the Willis Tower itself, a superlatively lanky Chicago landmark that, at 1,450-feet-tall, reigned as the tallest building in the world for 25 years beginning at its completion in 1974. ![]() In 2015, the Willis Tower’s sale to The Blackstone Group, which represented the highest price paid for a U.S. The new Skydeck remains one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, and the worldwide recognition it received translated to an increase in revenue of nearly $10,000,000 annually. Following the redevelopment, the Skydeck saw an increase from slightly more than 1 million visitors to more than 1.5 million in 2012. The Ledge is an engineering marvel, which includes four cantilevered glass boxes that allow visitors to “walk on air” 103 stories above the ground. Among other improvements, American Landmark Properties introduced "The Ledge" to the Skydeck. Equally impressive, in 2009–2010, American Landmark Properties redeveloped the entire Skydeck operation. American Landmark Properties spearheaded the rebranding of the property, repositioning of the Skydeck and the leasing of nearly 2 million square feet of new leases, including the world headquarters for United Airlines. American Landmark Properties and its principals were co-managing members of the ownership group and were involved in every aspect of this world-class property. Purchased in 2004 for $840 million, the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), was the largest private-sector office property in North America, with 4,400,000 square feet of premier office space, retail space, the largest broadcasting/antenna facility in the United States, and the Skydeck, an observation deck attraction with over 1.5 million visitors per year. ![]() ![]()
11/12/2023 0 Comments Amazon fire hd 10 apps![]() ![]() If you're looking for him after hours, he's probably four search queries and twenty obscenities deep in a DIY project or entranced by the limitless exploration possibilities of some open-world game or another. While his days of steering students toward greatness are behind him, his lifelong desire to delight, entertain, and inform lives on in his work at How-To Geek. In addition to the long run as a tech writer and editor, Jason spent over a decade as a college instructor doing his best to teach a generation of English students that there's more to success than putting your pants on one leg at a time and writing five-paragraph essays. In 2023, he assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief. In 2022, he returned to How-To Geek to focus on one of his biggest tech passions: smart home and home automation. In 2019, he stepped back from his role at Review Geek to focus all his energy on LifeSavvy. With years of awesome fun, writing, and hardware-modding antics at How-To Geek under his belt, Jason helped launch How-To Geek's sister site Review Geek in 2017. After cutting his teeth on tech writing at Lifehacker and working his way up, he left as Weekend Editor and transferred over to How-To Geek in 2010. He's been in love with technology since his earliest memories of writing simple computer programs with his grandfather, but his tech writing career took shape back in 2007 when he joined the Lifehacker team as their very first intern. Jason has over a decade of experience in publishing and has penned thousands of articles during his time at LifeSavvy, Review Geek, How-To Geek, and Lifehacker. Prior to that, he was the Founding Editor of Review Geek. Prior to his current role, Jason spent several years as Editor-in-Chief of LifeSavvy, How-To Geek's sister site focused on tips, tricks, and advice on everything from kitchen gadgets to home improvement. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the site to ensure readers have the most up-to-date information on everything from operating systems to gadgets. Jason Fitzpatrick is the Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. Joe brings that same passion to How-To Geek. If something piques his interest, he will dive into it headfirst and try to learn as much as possible. Outside of technology, Joe is an avid DIYer, runner, and food enthusiast. After several years of jailbreaking and heavily modifying an iPod Touch, he moved on to his first smartphone, the HTC DROID Eris. He got his start in the industry covering Windows Phone on a small blog, and later moved to Phandroid where he covered Android news, reviewed devices, wrote tutorials, created YouTube videos, and hosted a podcast.įrom smartphones to Bluetooth earbuds to Z-Wave switches, Joe is interested in all kinds of technology. He has written thousands of articles, hundreds of tutorials, and dozens of reviews.īefore joining How-To Geek, Joe worked at XDA-Developers as Managing Editor and covered news from the Google ecosystem. Joe loves all things technology and is also an avid DIYer at heart. He has been covering Android and the rest of the Google ecosystem for years, reviewing devices, hosting podcasts, filming videos, and writing tutorials. ![]() ![]() Joe Fedewa has been writing about technology for over a decade. ![]() 11/12/2023 0 Comments Whatsapp video call on chromebook![]() ![]() ![]() This is quite frustrating for users as they are seemingly not getting the best photo and video experience as claimed by the company. What makes the situation worse is the fact that it affects various apps including Google Meet, WhatsApp, and Skype as well. The video call quality is compromised in a way that it gets blurry and out of focus sometimes. And it continues to affect Pixel 7 owners as well. It’s worth noting that Google Pixel 6 series users ( 1, 2, 3) faced a similar issue in the past. If I reboot my phone, the image is clear again. My front camera is blurry often when in a video call on Google Meet with my Pixel 7 Pro. Um why do Whatsapp video calls look so blurry and low quality on the 7 Pro? it looked just fine on my old OnePlus Source Several Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro owners ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) have now taken to social media platforms to report an issue related to poor video call quality. Google Pixel 7 poor video call quality on WhatsApp and Meet For instance, these smartphones sometimes fail to register a touch. However, being a popular choice isn’t always enough as it also gets plagued by various bugs and issues every now and then. In comparison to the Pixel 6 series, both phones have some new hardware and software. Either through the native app or the website, you can access your WhatsApp account seamlessly and send messages or use other features of the instant messaging platform.Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are undoubtedly among the most popular Android smartphones. Use WhatsApp on Chromebook when you are in a situation that doesn’t permit you to check your smartphone for the latest WhatsApp messages. WhatsApp is a great tool for keeping constant communication with your loved ones and your colleagues or friends. Related | How to cast iPhone or iPad screen using Chromecast That’s it Hope you’re successfully using Whatsapp on your Chromebook Keep in mind that both your phone and the Chromebook must be connected to the same WiFi network. Within a second you will be logged into your WhatsApp account. The QR scanner will open and you have to point it at the QR code displayed on the Chromebook screen.Tap the 3-dot button at the top-right corner > select Linked Devices.You will be asked to scan the QR code using the QR scanner of your WhatsApp application on your phone. Alternatively, you can access your WhatsApp account using the Chrome browser. If you do not like to have too many applications installed on your Chromebook, you may not like the idea of having WhatsApp on your Chromebook. Smartphones these days are equipped with better front cameras that make it more feasible for video calls on WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps. The only limitation with WhatsApp on a Chromebook can be making HD video calls. Launch WhatsApp to send messages or join your contacts on an existing message thread in WhatsApp.Once the installation finishes, you can find the WhatsApp icon in the app drawer of the Chromebook.When you locate the app, click on Install.Search for WhatsApp using the search function of the Play Store.Launch the Play Store app from the app drawer or open the chrome browser and go to Play Store’s official website.Keep in mind that the WhatsApp Android application may not be available on older models of Chromebooks and Chrome OS Flex. Install WhatsApp Native App on Chromebook Chromebook usually supports all smartphone apps that can run on an Android device. You may use the native app or the Chrome browser to use the web version of WhatsApp. Generally, there are two prominent methods by which you can use WhatsApp on a Chromebook. That’s it Hope you’re successfully using Whatsapp on your Chromebook How to Use WhatsApp on Chromebook?.Use WhatsApp Through Chromebook Browser.Install WhatsApp Native App on Chromebook. ![]() ![]() ![]() Perhaps 90 Day Fiancé viewers can look forward to seeing the brand new realtor on a future spin-off of the series, and maybe even on a future season of 90 Day: The Single Life. As for her career, Cortney's new job as a realtor is sure to introduce her to many interesting people. However, in her recent appearance on 90 Day Diaries, the reality star shares that she has been using dating apps and exploring her dating options in Orlando. On the show, she also shared that she was able to connect with some potential matches over Instagram. ![]() We'll experience their journey as they travel to the other's foreign country for the first time in an attempt to establish an in-person relationship and start the K-1 visa process. The 90 Day Fiancé star shared on her social media that she took a recent spontaneous trip to Colombia after one of her friends invited her there, and the two spent Valentine's Day traveling through the country.Ĭortney has remained relatively out of the spotlight since her debut on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 1. Follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven't met in person. Besides her dating life, Cortney has been doing some traveling. Reality TV '90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days' Introduces 7 New Couples By Anna Rumer - 03:21 pm EDT 0 90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days is back with a brand new season and seven new couples preparing to meet in person for the first time after finding love across borders. Judging from her Instagram, Cortney, the 90 Day Fiancé cast member, is instead focusing on her new career. On the third slide of a recent post, she shared that she's " not dating or engaged to" the talk show personality. Despite rumors that Cortney was dating celebrity talkshow host Domenick Nati, it appears as though the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star is currently single. Cortney took to Instagram to share that her being involved with Domenick was simply a joke. PLUS 236 waysto be a better : dad I PICTURE OF HEALTH The-Gracies pass good genes and jujitsu holds through the generations. ![]() |
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