His roundups of new features in Windows 10 updates have been called "the most detailed, useful Windows version previews of anyone on the web" and covered by prominent Windows journalists like Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley on TWiT's Windows Weekly. Instructional tutorials he's written have been linked to by organizations like The New York Times, Wirecutter, Lifehacker, the BBC, CNET, Ars Technica, and John Gruber's Daring Fireball. The news he's broken has been covered by outlets like the BBC, The Verge, Slate, Gizmodo, Engadget, TechCrunch, Digital Trends, ZDNet, The Next Web, and Techmeme. Beyond the column, he wrote about everything from Windows to tech travel tips. He founded PCWorld's "World Beyond Windows" column, which covered the latest developments in open-source operating systems like Linux and Chrome OS. He also wrote the USA's most-saved article of 2021, according to Pocket.Ĭhris was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Beyond the web, his work has appeared in the print edition of The New York Times (September 9, 2019) and in PCWorld's print magazines, specifically in the August 2013 and July 2013 editions, where his story was on the cover. With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times-and that's just here at How-To Geek. Chris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek.
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Originally posted by Shiroe (Cortana):necro just to say its p2w?Īnd also, when its a single player/coop mode game only and no pvp involved then its certainly isnt p2w. It’s not something I can say here and spread a rumour without any reliable evidence beforehand. This might change in the future, it might not. And as for co-op, it was pretty much made clear that as for right now, 2x cash was disabled by default on co-op. Third, I’m pretty sure that 2x cash functioning with banana farms was somewhat unintentional, since in all other renditions of the game, that has not been the case. I have done so myself, in case you’re curious. Everything such as monkey money, medals, powers and whatnot can be amassed without the use of any IAPs. The option is available to buy 2x cash, but like I said, and like the devs have previously stated, the game is designed/balanced for people who don’t use that specific IAP. They might and can, but it’s not something you or I or anyone else here can simply directly change on a whim. Second, it’s not wrong, since there isn’t anything we can do or say that guarantees they’ll do something. Since the spectrum was so comically spread apart, they had to bring it to a common yet reasonable place. With double cash, you were rolling in cash and were able to get round 35 temples. Without double cash, the game was fairly tough and required careful strategy. It has been stated that the reasons for why the changes I described, were because of the balance being way off. How is it silly? I’d genuinely like to know. They'll demand partial refunds, shame the developers for their "horrible decisions", and boycot the game.) (Also permanently lowering the price would make a lot of people upset - those who bought at full price for the tool itself without a thought of supporting the developers. I've been with the series for a long time and have contributed nothing other than buying BTD5 and BTD6, figured I could shell out a little more to support and get a handy grinding tool. But I thought back to BTD4 and the time I spent playing it online, BTD5 and the free things you could unlock with monkey money (Double Cash, Healthy Bananas, Larger Radius, etc). I didn't need to, I could have spent much more time slowly grinding through slightly easier levels that had a better chance of success. I personally just bought it last night to help grind out some impobbable for the 4th of July event. Champions, their skins, tickets to enter events, and so on. I see it more as a way to support the developers for all the things they have in the game that aren't DLC. Developers can accesso tools like Google Assistant Simulator, Cloud Logging, Batch Utterances, and Home Graph Viewer to build new smart home experiences and apps. There's now a Google Home extension for Microsoft's Visual Studio Code IDE.Google has introduced the Health Connect API to make it easier for developers to securely access and share fitness and health across Android devices.ARCore, Google’s augmented reality platform, is getting the new Geospatial API, which uses Google Earth 3D models and the Street View database to let developers build location-based AR experiences.Android 13 Beta 2 for Android TV is now out with the expanded picture-in-picture mode.Last week, Google reminded the world of its AI-driven past and put GenAI center stage for the future. Integration with external/internal tools will allow companies to accelerate their go to market. In addition, there’s new Nvidia hardware to support AI and other workloads on Google Cloud. It improves the Wear OS emulator and new development tools like Logcat V2, and new syntax. Vertex also powers Bard, Google’s AI chatbot.
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Inlet Lot, 1st St., 7th St., 27th St., 30th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St., 81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.*This may not be a complete listing.Īdditional Beach Wheelchairs at the locations below may be available year-round pending availability.īeach wheelchairs are available from the Ocean City Visitors Center in the Roland E. daily.īeach Wheelchair locations are subject to change pending availability. Beach wheelchairs are provided on the beach at certain locations by the Town of Ocean City from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 10:00 a.m.Return beach wheelchair to lifeguard after transferring to another chair so that it may be available to others.Do not inflate or deflate tire air pressure. Use chair only on beach/sand and within 1 block of the wheelchair box.Be prepared to show your driver’s license and complete wheelchair permit and waiver.For access to chair, to get a wheelchair box unlocked or to report damage or problems with a chair see a lifeguard or call 41 10am – 4pm.Please remember that our Beach Patrol is here primarily to provide safety services to our beach-goers, therefore other beach-related responsibilities may cause a possible lengthy delay in staff attending to the distribution and collection of beach wheelchairs. This free service is monitored by the Town’s Beach Patrol staff. Use of a city owned chair is a privilege, and we ask that you view it as such by abiding by a few simple guidelines established below. 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This popularity does have a downside, though. 2.4 GHz has also been widely used for a longer period of time, so more 2.4 GHz devices have been deployed. 2.4 GHz is cheaper to implement than its 5 GHz counterpart, so manufacturers leverage it to save costs. 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz: Popularity, interference, throughput, and rangeĢ.4 GHz is more popular than 5 GHz at the moment, but both are widely used. Note that this is a generalization and available channels vary depending on location and channel size. Using 20 MHz, there are 24 non-overlapping channels available within the 5 GHz band. However, an additional range of Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands widens that range to 750 MHz. The 5 GHz Wi-Fi band covers a 150 MHz range from 5.725 GHz to 5.875 GHz. For example, only 11 channels are available in the United States. Note that due to varying regulations, not all channels are available for use in all locations. With 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, there are four non-overlapping 20 MHz channels: 1, 6, 11, and 14. This is important to understand because overlapping Wi-Fi channels can interfere with one another. This is greater than the 100 MHz size of the 2.4 GHz band, which means that channels overlap. If you do the math, you'll quickly see that 14 bands of 20 MHz equals 180 Mhz. Note that channels 1, 6, 11, and 14 do not overlap. Note in the image above that there are 14 channels in the 2.4 GHz band. With 5 GHz, if you don't have to worry about interference and all your client devices support it, go with the highest width available.įor a practical example of how to optimize Wi-Fi, check out how CBT Nuggets trainer Keith Barker uses NetSpot and SweetSpots to examine channels for potential interference, map his coverage, and improve his home wireless network in this video: Conversely, with 5 GHz, increasing channel width can improve performance, but there are tradeoffs. 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To start guessing the locations of the bombs, you can click the bomb button on the lower left of the timer, and click a position on the grid to label a possible location of the bombs. A timer is located on the right of the grid, indicating the remaining time. Finally, a probe may also come out from where it enters if it comes between two bombs or hits two corners of a bomb, and this is known as a "Reflection", which is marked by an arrow. A probe that is deflected and comes out on the other side is known as a "Detour", and it will be marked by numbers on the squares to locate its entrance and exit. When a probe comes next to a bomb, it will be deflected 90 degrees to the right if it is on the right-hand side of the bomb, or it will be deflected 90 degrees to the left if it is on the left-hand side of the bomb. This is known as a "Hit" and is marked by an explosive icon. Always travels in a straight line, a probe will stop when it comes into direct contact with a bomb. 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Dawson recommends this approach for people who struggle to get out of bed and find themselves "hitting the snooze button a dozen times." The second recommendation is to place the clock farther away such that you have to get up to turn it off. This not only limits light but also puts a stop to clockwatching-a stress-perpetuating cycle common for people with insomnia-where "you're losing sleep over losing sleep," says Spencer Dawson, PhD, DBSM, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep and an assistant clinical professor and associate director of clinical training at Indiana University in Bloomington. The first is to turn the clock face away from you overnight. A stripped-down clock free of distracting extras, the KWANA Battery Operated Alarm Clock is also free of cords, which we like because it makes it easy to implement two standard recommendations from sleep experts. The night mode will automatically dim the display from 8 pm to 6 am and can't be adjusted to accommodate other sleep schedules. Wind-down Method: Light (colored, sunset), sound (custom, including music, soundscapes, sleep stories, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and yoga).Wake-up Method: Light (colored, sunrise), sound (custom, including gentle wakeups and traditional alarms).Display: Digital, 100% dimmable (Including off).It's also important to note that, while the app also allows you to set different wake routines on different days, it's best to leave this feature unused and settle on one wake time seven days a week. While we wished this model had a backup battery, the Bluetooth functionality means that the Hatch Restore won't lose your settings during a power disruption and will pick up right where it left off once power returns. But what we really loved is that you can set a schedule to completely shut off the display during your sleeping hours, putting a complete stop to sleep-interfering light and stressful clock-watching. We liked that the digital display is 100% dimmable and able to be turned off completely. The Hatch Restore does the basics right, too. Although research on sunrise alarm clocks is lacking, according to the CDC, there's good reason to believe that light exposure in the morning could make it easier for you to start your day. For our top choice, we knew we wanted an alarm clock that delivered a full-color dawn simulation in addition to sound because, while there is no one optimal way to wake up that works for everyone, research shows that light influences your sleep-wake cycle. Auckley, "we strongly believe in keeping a regular sleep schedule." The Hatch Restore makes it easy to do just that with programable sleep routines-cued light and sound that start at specific times or with a tap-to help you wind down and wake up. "From a sleep health standpoint," says Dr. This device does not have a backup battery and won't wake you during a power outage, but it will remember your settings when power comes back. We also had a family medicine physician on our Medical Expert Board review this article for medical and scientific accuracy. To find the best in class clocks for every kind of sleeper, we surveyed the research, spoke with sleep experts, and scoured the specifications and user manuals of more than 200 models. There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to alarm clocks. Auckley says the best method depends on individual needs and preferences. You'll be able to choose from an array of sound, light, and vibration options. Next, look to your sleep habits and personal preferences to guide how you'd like your alarm clock to wake you up and whether you'd like it to help you wind down. To select the best alarm clock for you, remember the physician's creed, "First, do no harm." Avoid alarms with bright white or blue displays and those you can't trust to weather an overnight power disruption-both could increase anxiety and arousal at night. While some people can do this on their own, "most people need an alarm clock," says Dennis Auckley, MD, Professor of Medicine at Case Western University and Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at MetroHealth in Cleveland. One of the best things you can do for your health is to stick to a sleep schedule and wake up at the same time, seven days a week. |
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