![]() ![]() They improve your everyday work and give an absolute boost in your productivity. ![]() View help information on browsers and appsĬreate new document, open new browser window or add new folderįinally, there is also a range of quick access Windows shortcuts that help you access a range of functions, where a direct shortcut view is not apparent. If you wanna be a power user, you shouldn't deny the usefulness of hotkeys. ![]() Set focus notification area in the Taskbar ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The front of the device is taken up by the display with a capacitive navigation bar below it and the light/proximity sensor, earpiece and front camera above it. The overall look is very balanced and elegant, and if you delve into the design details, you'll see that they all are meticulously crafted. We're reviewing a black unit.Īs long as it concerns the build, we must say that the model, just like all other Ulefone devices we have reviewed, is very well-made. The first two have a corresponding dark front, while the silver variant has a white front. Ulefone Metal is available in three stylish colors: black, gray and silver. ![]() We do, however, feel that the device could be made even more compact, because when you switch on the display, you will definitely notice the very thick bezels on both sides and the large free area above and below it. The same is with the weight of 155 grams - typical for a smartphone with a 5-inch display, 3000+ mAh battery and a metal body. The height of the model - 143 mm - is average for the size class. We cannot say anything about that, but for sure in terms of width, the Metal is one of the most compact smartphones in the 5-inch size class, which coupled with the curved back design guarantees a comfortable grip and one-handed operation. According to Ulefone, 71 mm is the "golden width for one-handed operation". The rear edges are chamfered, so are the front ones, but they are microscopic and almost fully blend with the edges of the display glass. Indeed, the smartphone looks thinner than it actually is. The back is curved towards the vertical edges in such a way as to create a visual thickness of 6 mm, while the actual one measures 9.35 mm. The caps for the antenna areas are plastic. The handset has a metal body made by using CNC (computer numerical control) process for top precision and grit blasting for fine texture, followed by surface polishing for delicate finish. The first impression, immediately after taking the Ulefone Metal out of the box, is that it is a very stylish device. We got the black one as the device is black itself. It is available in black and white colors. The second accessory is a flip case made of high quality PU material with a rubbery diamond texture. It comes with a cleaning cloth, dust absorber, guide sticker and spirit so you can apply it easily yourself. The protector filters the blue light from the screen and has an oleophobic coating. It is completely transparent and is made to fit the 2.5D curved top glass layer of the display. The first one is a tempered glass protector for the screen, which has a 9H Mohs hardness on the 10H Mohs scale. Ulefone has created a set of accessories especially for this model, which are, indeed, included in the package. Inside, in the top level compartment is the smartphone with a pre-applied screen protector besides all the standard packaging and below it you'll see the battery charger, USB cable, pin for the SIM tray, warranty card and user manual. Ulefone Metal is packaged in a rectangular black box with the Metal logo written on top with silver letters. For the full list of Ulefone Metal specifications you can check the model's page. ![]() The lights are kept on by a 3050 mAh Sony battery, which is non-removable. The front-facing shooter has a 1.3MP OmniVision OV9762 sensor and the images are interpolated to 5MP. The rear camera boasts an 8MP Sony IMX149 Exmor sensor coupled with a 5-element lens and an f/2.0 aperture, with the images being interpolated to 13MP. The rest of its connectivity options includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG, GPS and Glonass. The model supports 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA and 4G LTE Cat. The latter is placed on the back and is capable of unlocking the device in 0.2 seconds. You'll find several sensors on board such as proximity, light, accelerometer, compass, Hall sensor and a fingerprint one. The built-in memory measures 16GB and can be expanded with up to 128GB. Their performance is backed by 3GB of single-channel, LPDDR3 RAM clocked at 800MHz. It sports eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.3GHz and a tri-core ARM Mali-T720 MP3 GPU clocked at 450 MHz. Under the device's hood ticks a MediaTek MT6753 system-on-chip. The screen is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a 2.5D curved top glass layer. It is graced by a grade-A 5-inch display that packs an IPS panel by Sharp with an HD resolution (720 x 1280). The review unit has been provided by SpecificationsĪs expected, Ulefone Metal has a metal body crafted by using the CNC process with additional treatments for fine-tuning and finishing. ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to pricing, Parallels offers both a yearly subscription and a one-time purchase option. Naturally this will change depending on your internet connection speed and hardware configuration, but it’s impressive all the same. While convenient, this raises security concerns, however, so additional protection (like using an antivirus software on Windows is recommended).Īfter picking the first solution offered by Parallels that includes a legitimate copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft, the whole installation process – meaning both Parallels and the download of Windows 10 – took less than 40 minutes. Its location will remain unchanged even after editing unless you move it. In other words, you won't have to manually drag and drop a Corel Draw file you received via email just save it to a shared folder, launch the respective app in Windows, and start editing the image. This combined with shared cloud folders streamlines workflow, especially since it means another neat feature of Parallels – drag and drop – is no longer necessary to share data between the two operating systems. By default, Parallels Desktop provides something they call a “Shared Profile”, which shares the user's home folder with Windows. When it comes to sharing, virtual machines are a relief because they make possible what is impossible via Boot Camp: sharing folders and files between systems. Simply put, Parallels Desktop won’t put too much strain on modern hardware. Data transfer times are just as snappy, too, for example a 4.7 GB file from macOS to Windows 10 and vice-versa took only 30 seconds to copy over via USB-C. Meanwhile, directly clicking on a Windows-only file on the Mac system will speed up boot time to just 20 seconds, while it takes only 10 seconds if Parallels was already open. We tested the program on a MacBook Pro (late 2016) and the boot times of Parallels for Mac performed quite well, taking only 27 seconds to launch both Parallels and Windows 10. Virtual machines can be configured so that they start automatically alongside macOS or whenever Parallels Desktop is launched. Windows 10 under Parallels also supports the macOS function Quick Look, which is very helpful indeed. Travel Mode, for example, will prolong battery life unless you start playing games on the Windows platform, the latter of which is possible thanks to in-built DirectX support. ![]() Launching Parallels Desktop will have a noticeable impact on the Mac's performance since it is sharing the computer’s limited resources with a whole other operating system at the same time, however the developers have done a terrific job of optimizing the software's performance to lower the energy and resource impact that it has on the system. It’s very convenient to be able to get started using Windows 10 without an install disk or to transfer apps and files from an older PC using the Parallels Transfer app. But the main reason regular users might install Parallels or its competitors is for standard Windows. Parallels Desktop provides a variety of free systems, covering the likes of a Windows 10 Development environment, a Modern IE environment, a handful of Linux operating systems (with the key ones being Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian/GNU), Android and even macOS 10.13.4 from the Recovery Partition. Using a virtual machine allows the whole disk formatting step to be skipped and instead proceed with directly installing the desired operating system. It does so by delivering virtual desktops and applications to any device, running Windows on a Mac, Mac management with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), remote access to PC and Mac computers from any device, as well as simplifying common computing tasks on both PC and Mac computers. The company behind Parallels Desktop is Washington-based Parallels Inc., creators of cross-platform software enabling businesses and individuals to use their favorite devices and technology on any number of platforms, covering everything from Windows, Mac and mobile to Linux, Raspberry Pi or the cloud. In addition to the 14-day trial, a Parallels purchase is protected by the company’s 30-day money-back guarantee. ![]() All that for as low as $6.66 per month, which includes a handy toolset and remote access to the computer desktop. Alongside eliminating the need to reboot into the desired operating system, it's also speedy enough to launch, suspend, and resume Windows and its apps without ever interfering with your activities. If your time is shared almost equally between macOS and Windows, then Parallels Desktop 13 is a welcome addition to your workflow. Less user-friendly storage optimization. ![]() Duplicate task bar icons in the menu bar. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Games in 1: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie / Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams Wiiware. There's a lot of extra features that Dolphin is capable of, such as 5K resolution, save states, native GameCube/Wii controller support, loading mods and texture packs, and more. Top 50 Dolphin Emulator Games For Android Gamecube Games, Southeast Asia's leading anime, comics, and games (ACG) community where people can create. 2 Games in 1: The Incredibles / Finding Nemo Gamecube. Using Dolphin just requires you to have the dumped game on your device in a folder it can read from and setting up your controller, though some games require certain settings to work properly or run smoothly. Super Mario Sunshine (EU)Super Smash Bros. ![]() ![]() There's also GameCube and Wii homebrew games which can be downloaded from the Internet and played right from Dolphin, though some Wii ones have trouble booting without installing an application called the Homebrew Channel. I'd recommend visiting this website for more detailed information on that. These can be dumped to an SD card legally from a Wii or Wii U using a homebrew application called CleanRip, and you can also dump digital Wii games using an app called Yet Another BlueDump MOD. As such, this may sound strange and complicated. But, you are interested in ROM which contains a game for your desired retro console. I'm a newbie to this Dolphin supports all commercial games for GameCube and Wii. ROMs List All Available Rom Consoles / Systems Everything You Need to Know about ROMs If you look for ROM term using a search engine, you will find only that it stands for read-only memory. Well, conveniently enough, this same emulator can run Nintendo Wii games. Literally, ROM stands for Read-Only Memory, and in this context, a ROM is a copy of a game’s read-only memory.Originally posted by PITBULL:Yo folks how this app actually work? and what games i can use with it? what can i do with it? You might recall our guide on how to make the Dolphin emulator run Gamecube games. A ROM is a name commonly used when referring to games run on emulators. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and it is updated regularly with new improvements and features. How To Add Games To Dolphin Emulator in Android (2021 Guide). There may be some slightly new terminology on the website. Dolphin is a free, open-source emulator for GameCube and Wii games that has been developed for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. The Dolphin Emulator is one of the best Android Emulators to play retro games you can use. Once you have found your desired game, follow the instructions to download it to your device. From a legal perspective, just ensure you own a physical copy of the games before obtaining a ROM file of that game. Dolphin is a free and open-source video game console emulator for GameCube and Wii that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and. The game is the fourth installment in the Mario Kart series, following Mario Kart: Super Circuit from 2001. The Dolphin Emulator is a popular software application that allows users to play games from various gaming consoles on their computers. These two links for Wii games and GameCube games are good places to look. Best GameCube and Wii Emulator: Dolphin Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android (Image: Dolphin) If you're looking to emulate GameCube or Wii games, your best bet is Dolphin. Mario Kart: Double Dash is a racing game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo GameCube in 2003. Since there are a ton of different websites to download games for emulators, there is a chance some are not safe, so tread carefully. ![]() Games must be downloaded separately from the Internet. The Dolphin Emulator will not come with games pre-installed. Dolphin is a GameCube and Wii emulator, lauded for its great performance and relatively low system. The requirements to download the emulator may be a little higher since they are pretty recent consoles. Dolphin Emulator - Play Gamecube and Wii Games on PC. Head over to the Google Play Store and search for Dolphin Emulator. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Soy Bean Oil is apparent (and probably masks everything else to some degree), but you can also get a definite Citronella -like note from the Lemon Grass. The aroma, on opening the jar, is not especially strong. The redness of the oil does not come exclusively from chili, however, but rather from Paprika (which is slightly less traditional than the other spice components). ![]() The paste, as you can see, is a homogenous, oily blend and looks very much like the Crab Paste made by the same manufacturer. Appearance and Taste Jack Hua Sour Shrimp Paste in Closeup The paste should be refrigerated after opening, but it can last for many months stored that way. The quantity of oil may seem a little alarming to some but it allows the paste to store for a much longer period by keeping the other ingredients covered and less vulnerable to oxidation. Lime, kaffir lime leaf and citric acid are included for the sour flavor, which is central to a good Tom Yum soup. Here, below the aforementioned recipe, you can see from the ingredient list that the paste is based on onion and dried shrimp in soybean oil with chili, lemongrass and galanga providing an aromatic spiciness. The label on the jar does specifically identify this as being intended for Tom Yum soup (and even provides a simple little recipe), but the paste is extremely versatile and can be adapted to many other dishes as well. ![]() Making the necessary spice blend at home can be a little difficult for western cooks, though, given the range of ingredients, but this product from the Jack Hua Company in Thailand makes things very simple and convenient. If you are an afficionado of Thai food, you will almost certainly have enjoyed Tom Yum Soup a time or two as it is almost ubiquitous Thai restaurant menus. ![]() ![]() The Crossrail has screws for vertical and crossfeed of the toolheads and a screw for elevating the rail.Usually, two toolheads, are mounted upon the Crossrail which are called railhead. ![]() it must be horizontal irrespective of its position.
![]() ![]() VIP Early Access to the set begins on June 1, with general preorders opening on June 4. Lego’s Pac-Man Arcade set retails for $269.99. Years later, the little guy is still recognizable to new generations of gamers, even if they aren’t meeting him and his wife Pac-Mom ( née Ms. Lego timed its announcement to the 43rd anniversary of the game Pac-Man (or Puck Man as it was known) was first released in May 22, 1980, by Namco (now Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc). We are thrilled to share this incredible build with the world and cannot wait to see the joy it brings to fans of all ages.” Every detail was carefully considered and crafted, resulting in a one-of-a-kind LEGO creation that captures the magic of the original game while adding a playful new twist and a couple of Easter eggs - in true video game style. “Our team of talented designers worked tirelessly to capture the essence of the beloved PAC-MAN arcade machine in brick form, from PAC-MAN himself to the colourful, maze-like environment he inhabits. “We are always looking for new and exciting ways to bring classic gaming experiences to life,” Sven Franic, Lego designer said in a news release. Fans of Lego’s recent Nintendo Entertainment System and Atari 2600 redux will likely jump at this. Lego is no stranger to nostalgia plays, with upcoming sets covering Batman Returns, the Indiana Jones movies, and the king of side-scrolling himself, Mario, but the Pac-Man set is an interesting twist on the format - both a loving ode to the Pac-Man character and design as well as the arcade experience. A crank on the machine will also let builders simulate the gameplay. ![]() The set also comes with a miniature diorama of an ’80s gamer dominating the arcade and a larger set of Pac-Man, Blinky, and Clyde to adorn the cabinet. The build emulates a classic arcade machine, complete with Pac-Man’s classic maze, a joystick, and a coin slot (but don’t worry: no real quarters are required to enjoy). Lego announced on Monday that Pac-Man would get the brick treatment in a brand-new arcade set. The Ghost-chomping mechanics return from the original Pac-Man but with exciting powered up variations in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, creating an innovative yet familiar gameplay experience.Īre you looking forward to this latest pac-man adventure? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.Pac-Man’s battle royale game may be shutting down, but the spherical yellow dot-chomper’s legacy lives on - now in Lego form. It will feature an entriely revamped Pac-Man universe and will also feature some iconic classic elements such as the ghost encounters. In the original (2D maze) Pac-Man, his goal was to run away from ghosts and eat dots, but in the 3D setting of Pac-Man World, Pac-Man is free to run around in 3D space, with techniques at his disposal like Jumping, the. Pac-World’s only hope lies in the last surviving yellow Pacworlder, our hero with a voracious appetite. Feed Your Appetite for Adventure in PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC First released in 1999, PAC-MAN WORLD saw PAC-MANs exciting debut to the 3D platforming genre. Pac-Man World was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pac-Man and is the first 3D action platformer in the series. The game comes revolving around the vibrant universe of Pac-World, where Pacworlders lived in peace until the mischievous Netherworld ghosts, led by their wicked leader Betrayus, escaped from their ghoulish domain to forcibly take control of Pac-World. ![]() The game will come following the storyline and characters from Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures animate series created by Avi Arad, founder of Marvel Studios. ![]() It comes built upon the hugely successful Pac-Man legacy and this new title will boast an entirely new and exciting gaming adventure that is currently under development. The latest pac-man title will be released for the e PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, 3DS and Wii U on March 7th, 2014. Namco Bandai’s most recognized character is back with a bang with Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures and today they have revealed a release date. ![]() ![]() ![]() I’m extremely prided to be a part of this event but even beyond my satisfaction, it is a wonderful opportunity for our students and they are extremely excited. The Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society choir will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song co-created by James Weldon Johnson, a Clark Atlanta alum. I felt welcomed, supported and encouraged while there and am grateful for that experience.”Īlessia Cara, who in 2018 became the first Canadian artist to win the Grammy for best new artist, will perform the Canadian anthem at her first NBA All-Star Game. “My time at an HBCU institution was an important part of my growth as both a woman and a person. I anticipate I will be able to convey my overwhelming love for America as I sing on Sunday and that everyone will be able to feel that love,” Knight said. To be able to do so in my beloved hometown of Atlanta makes it even more special. “There’s never been a more meaningful or impactful time in our country to perform our national anthem and encourage unity. Related Story When will the NBA All-Star Game feature another HBCU player? Read now One of those famous alumnae is seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight, a graduate of Shaw University, one of the oldest HBCUs in the nation. “With so many HBCUs producing so many outstanding students and also by us talking about some of the famous alums, whether it’s a celebrity or people doing fantastic things in their line of work, will expose them to people to show that these schools produce high-quality individuals,” said Carlton Myers, NBA vice president of live production and entertainment. ![]() Students and alumni will be integral to the virtual fan experience, artwork, in-arena activations, merchandise, music and other storytelling elements. ![]() Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will be in the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, with HBCU-inspired elements incorporated in broadcasts and at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. ![]() ![]() ![]() Todoist is flexible enough to adapt to most workflows but not so complicated as to overwhelm. Paid users can create custom filters and labels, and there are also some basic collaboration features. You can put new tasks in your Inbox and then move them to relevant projects you can also set due dates. That's a strong selling point-which is probably why Todoist is one of the most popular to-do lists right now.Īdding tasks was quick on every platform in my tests, thanks in part to natural language processing (type "buy milk Monday" and the task "buy milk" will be added with the next Monday set as your due date). That's kind of the point: this app balances power with simplicity, and it does so while running on basically every platform that exists. Todoist isn't the most powerful to-do list website out there. None of these options will be right for everyone, but hopefully one of them is right for you. I tried to find the task list apps that balance these things in various ways. Which platforms will depend on what you personally use, but I didn't consider anything that doesn't sync between desktop and mobile. The best to-do app fits into your workflow so you can get back to what you're supposed to be doing. Notifications, widgets, emails-if you're using an online to-do list, it should help you track what needs to happen when. Tags, lists, projects, and due dates are all helpful, and the best to-do apps offer at least a few categories like this. ![]() Offer multiple ways to organize your tasks. Ideally, a task is added and categorized in a couple taps or keystrokes. A good digital to-do list makes it easier to get work done-and makes it harder to miss deadlines. To-do lists help you organize your work and keep track of tasks. I kept this in mind as I tested, and I noticed a few features that made certain apps stand out. Of course, when it comes to managing a to-do list online, everyone has different criteria. In that time, I've personally tried basically every to-do list app that has come out, and I'm usually depending on at least one of them to function. I've written about technology in general, and productivity specifically, since 2009. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog. We're never paid for placement in our articles from any app or for links to any site-we value the trust readers put in us to offer authentic evaluations of the categories and apps we review. We spend dozens of hours researching and testing apps, using each app as it's intended to be used and evaluating it against the criteria we set for the category. Other options, including project management software, note-taking apps, and other tools that can do the jobĪll of our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software. OmniFocus for specific organizational systemsĪny.do for people who forget to use to-do apps Microsoft To Do for Microsoft power users (and Wunderlist refugees) TickTick for embedded calendars and timers Todoist for balancing power and simplicity Click on any app to learn more about why I chose it, or keep reading for more context on to-do list apps. Whatever you're looking for, one of these apps is going to be right for you. We then tried the top-rated apps in every respective app store, and spent way too much time migrating our personal to-do lists from one app to another.Īnd now I'm offering you what I feel is the cream of the crop. We started by finding the best apps for every platform: Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone/iPad. Research for these pieces was exhaustive. To that end, we've been hard at work researching the best to-do apps, trying to find the right ones for various use cases. ![]() ![]() ![]() Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). The installed file AutoUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. The setup package generally installs about 112 files and is usually about 158.49 MB (166,186,615 bytes). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The most common release is 10.3.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Advanced SystemCare with Antivirus 2012Īdvanced SystemCare 10 is a software program developed by IObit.Advanced SystemCare with Antivirus 2013. ![]() |
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