#Boost Mac speed

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FusionFall Headcanons: Nano Non-combative Roles

While most nanos stay with their own IE Donors, only around three nanos are actively on one team at any given time, as per recommendation of the Nano Project. However, there are ways for nanos to spend their time assisting in the war effort other than fighting or training.

In general, all nanos may help with the Nano Project itself. Regular checkups already give the scientists behind the project a steady stream of long-term data to work with. Older nanos given boosts to their power/abilities may see lab time or surveillanced practice in the field so that they train them in a controlled environment. Depending on the nano, they may also be used as mini mentors to assist others with more backward, disagreeable, or easily-frightened personalities. This practice isn't done so much to better prepare nanos as fighters as it is a means of encouraging positive relationships between new nanos and IE Donors via example. For instance, Courage nanos may be able to convince each other to act more bravely, learning how to lean on their IE Donors and know when their IE Donors will need to lean on them.

The extent of a nano's antidote ability is always being tested. They are easily capable of defending their IE Donors from the toxic effects of fusion matter. When they aren't running this defense, they may also be in charge of purging fusion matter from supplies or small areas--granted it is very hard to nearly impossible for them to directly affect the land itself, especially where the infection is already pretty bad. (In fact, they don't really cover much ground at all and can often risk pushing themselves too much in the attempt. The reason for this difficulty is due to the much wider range of the land as a target.) There was a strong need for this in the Future, with the amount of food and clean water available shrinking and little uncontaminated earth to grow more from.

Nanos with the radar ability are often put on sentry duty. This ability allows them to track large movements of fusion monsters in the event the latter conduct coordinated attacks to different areas. They may also be added to supply teams, along with nanos with the guard ability.

Nanos capable of increasing the speed or jump height to large amounts of people at once may assist in community evacuations. This increases the overall survival rate in an area, hurrying along and rescuing potential stragglers while soldiers focus their attention on defeating the monsters in-chase instead. Nanos with the sneak or recall abilities may also be included for this sort of job, but this is more often the case in dire situations where civilians have been closed-off by Fuse's army and/or are in need of rescue.

Speaking of rescuing, Treasure Finders can do more than just locate Coco's eggs to add to our stash. If groups such as supply teams go missing, Treasure Finders may be able to track down their location based on whatever they're carrying. Every now and then, Mac and other soldiers have needed help tracking down Coco herself this way.

On the rarer side, nanos with the revive ability--particularly those capable of handling lost souls like Grim's and Demongo's--might be in-charge of finding missing soldiers found/believed to be dead that did not respawn at a Resurrect 'Em. These nanos may be familiar with the Underworld, in case a soul went where it wasn't supposed to yet, or have the dangerous job of investigating soul stealers. Many of these nanos were sent out during the missing heroes incident.

Any nano with a health ability has the potential to join medic teams. However, nanos capable of making/manifesting food, such as Eddy (jawbreakers), Eduardo (fries), Rigby (java jolt), Cheese (candy), Chowder (blormed milk) and Grim (heebie jeebie juice) may be added to cooking duty. If they're too destructive to be trusted in the kitchen, their ability may instead be used to create imaginary foods as simple medicines that could deter fusion matter along with other varying effects. This was another valuable asset in the Future.

[govindhtech]

Apple M4 Powers Up the iMac: Blazing Speed for Creatives

Apple M4 iMac Predictions

24 Apple iMac

Apple M4 chips may be introduced when Apple updates the 24-inch iMac in 2024. Apple intends to update the Mac series, including the iMac, with AI-focused M4 CPUs. This document details Apple’s M4 iMac ambitions.

Apple M4

Apple may incorporate the M4 chip from the latest iPad Pro models in the forthcoming 24-inch iMac. Since iMacs have M3 chips, the M4 will be a direct upgrade.

Apple M4 is a second-generation chip based on the M3’s 3-nanometer technology with performance and efficiency improvements. Apple M4 CPU outscored M3 chip by 25% in Geekbench benchmark test, suggesting considerable performance boost.

The Apple M4 had 3,695 single-core and 14,550 multi-core scores, compared to 3,087 and 11,702 for the M3.

Apple’s M4 processor has a 10-core GPU and CPU with four performance and six efficiency cores. Apple uses an M4 with a 9-core CPU in the iPad Pro, but the iMac may not have it.

Other Macs will have upgraded M4 Pro, M4 Max, and M4 Ultra CPUs, while the 24-inch iMac, which is equal in price to the MacBook Air, will only have the M4 chip.

Create

No signs suggest Apple will revamp the iMac soon the last overhaul was in 2021. The 2024 iMac refresh may focus internal improvements over exterior design changes.

Computers and displays are merged in the iMac. It fits on a desktop due to its narrow profile and 11.5mm thickness. It has a pastel chin and comes in bright shades.

They know of no iMac enhancements other than the Apple M4 chip.

Larger iMac?

Despite rumours, a 30-inch iMac was still in development in mid-2023. Its release date is unknown. As of May 25, 2024, Apple has no larger iMac. Current 24-inch iMacs include M3 chips. In 2024, rumours of a bigger iMac with an M-series CPU had faded. Apple hasn’t confirmed a 30-inch model for 2025.

Expect a larger iMac: Rumours say Apple may sell a larger iMac in the future.

Connect Mac to external display: You can add a larger external monitor to your iMac or Mac mini. This maximises screen space and lets you choose size and resolution.

Consider Mac Studio: The Mac Studio is fast and may be used with a larger display for a strong desktop arrangement.

Launch Day

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expected a 24-inch iMac M4 processor update “around the end of the year.” The iMac may launch at October or November Apple events with new Macs. Pre-year MacBook Pro and Mac mini improvements are anticipated. Since the iMac was updated in October 2023, an October 2024 release would conclude the year.

The M4 processor outperforms the M3 with a 10-core CPU (6 efficiency and 4 performance) and GPU. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and 16-core Neural Engine are featured. The M4 iMac could handle video editing and 3D rendering.

Apple iMac M3

They expect the new iMac to have a 24-inch Retina 4.5K display like the M3 model. Apple may possibly offer more colours for the upcoming iMac, like the M2 model. The M4 iMac will be a major upgrade from the M3. Keep an eye out for Apple’s M4-powered iMac later this year if you want a powerful and adaptable desktop.

Based on rumours and leaks, the M4 iMac may include these features:

The next-generation 24-inch iMac is believed to have the M4 chip, which Apple used in the current iPad Pro versions.

The M4, a second-generation microprocessor with faster and more efficient performance, uses the same 3-nanometer technology as the M3.

The M4 outperformed the M3 on Geekbench by 25%. Apple’s M4 processor contains a 10-core CPU and GPU with six efficiency and four performance cores.

Design: The M4 iMac will have a slim, colourful aluminium casing like the M3.

Seven brilliant colors blue, green, pink, silver, space grey, yellow, and orange are likely.

256GB of M4 iMac storage can be expanded to 2TB of SSD storage.

The M4 iMac will have 8GB of starting memory and up to 16GB of unified memory.

Reports and leaks suggest these specs for Apple’s M4 iMac:

M4 Chip had 10 cores: 4 efficient, 6 performant.

Ten cores and second-generation 3-nanometers make the GPU more efficient and performant than M3.

24-inch 4.5K Retina screen, True Tone, P3 colour gamut.

SSDs start at 256GB and RAM up to 2TB.

Standard unified memory is 8GB, customisable to 16GB.

Dual SDXC card slots, USB-C connections, Thunderbolt 4 connectors.

From last update, there was no mention of a “M4 iMac.” Apple regularly updates their products with newer processors and features. Apple’s custom Mac CPUs are generally labelled “M”.

The M1 chip, which delivered exceptional performance and energy economy, changed Apple’s desktop and laptop computers. An M4 iMac may use this special silicon to boost power and efficiency. I prefer Apple’s official releases or trusted tech sources for the most accurate and current information.

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REVIEWING THE CHARTS: 14/10/2023 (Drake's 'For All the Dogs', Nines' 'Crop Circle 3', Lovejoy)

Content warning: mentions of sex, violence, anxiety and SO. MUCH. DRAKE.

Kenya Grace’s first chart hit is also her first chart-topper as “Strangers” hits #1! It’s a pretty big week, with or without Drake, and this is REVIEWING THE CHARTS!

Rundown

As always, we start the episode off with our notable dropouts, which as I always explain are always the songs exiting the UK Top 75 - which is always what I cover - after spending five weeks in the region or peaking in the top 40. “Always” by Bon Jovi is not included, but we do see the loss of some 2023 hits like “TRIPLE THREAT” by Headie One, K-Trap and Clavish, “Slime You Out” by Drake featuring SZA (thanks to the three-song rule - though it’s a toss-up whether this one will actually come back), “Tension” by Kylie Minogue, “Feel It” by Jazzy, “TELEKINESIS” by Travis Scott featuring SZA and Future, “Speed Drive” by Charli XCX and “Little Things” by Jorja Smith, as well as some old songs that won’t go away temporarily going away, those being “Dog Days are Over” by Florence + the Machine and “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi.

What’s always infinitely more interesting are the gains, of which there aren’t all too many this week. We do see the biweekly return of a Fleetwood Mac song with “Dreams” at #73, and then for our notable gains, we see boosts for “Escapism.” by RAYE featuring 070 Shake getting what must be a third or fourth wind at #54, “Back on 74” by Jungle at #30, “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves at #29, “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan at #28 and “ecstacy” by SUICIDAL-IDOL at #26. I’m not really complaining either, most of these are great songs. Finally, in the top 10, Sonny Fodera and Clementine Douglas grab their first ever top 10 hit with “Asking” at #10, also granting MK’s his second as a credited artist - it did surprise me how he’d only grabbed one before.

This week’s top five on the UK Singles Chart consists of two Drake songs at the tail: “IDGAF” featuring Yeat at #5 - yes, seriously, Yeat is in the top five - and “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole at #4. Otherwise, we have “greedy” by Tate McRae at #3, “Prada” by casso, RAYE and D-Block Europe at #2 and of course, “Strangers” at #1. Now to run through the new songs, of course finishing with Drake but starting far from it.

NEW ARRIVALS

#75 - “Lil Boo Thang” - Paul Russell

Produced by Sean Cook

I am getting older. Not too quickly, and I’m still young but I am aging gradually like everyone does. I also feel like I’m getting a tad more sociable, a bit more willing to put myself out there. This song samples “Best of My Love” by the Emotions, a classic disco track that is used extensively and liberally in this new song. It peaked at #4 in 1977, and I’m not THAT old, not that being old enough to remember the hits of 1977 would make my criticism less valid or anything. Hell, this song does have some new things about it - it’s not two minutes thanks to TikTok attention spans, and he makes references to the NBA 2K games - though even those are 24 years old now. Yet despite that… I think I want to hug this guy at a wedding we’re mutual invitees of, ask him about how his life has been since I last saw him a couple years ago, and make 15-year-old in-jokes we’ve had since we went to school. Everyone has an inner middle-aged person in them, I think this song takes it out of me. It’s been bubbling up for a while and it is pure joy. The guy can barely sing but it doesn’t matter because of the fast, rap-like melodies and the delightful jazzy soundbed, as well as that undeniable groove that may be very plastic, but still gets me excited. If I heard this at an outdoor party full of those 35 and over (and sadly, their kids), I’d have to go to the back and to the front. The bridge with him interpolating the Emotions sample and the computer-esque vocoder just to tick of all the boxes is adorable too. This song is cute, it’s a jam, you young whipper-snappers just wouldn’t get it.

#60 - “TLC” - Digga D

Produced by P YouGotThat

Now we have a streak of four songs somewhere in the middle of the chart which I honestly don’t think I’ll have a lot to say about, not because they’re bad but because these are chart regular appearances just doing business as usual, and isn’t the album entries from Nines and Drake we have coming up, or a newcomer like Paul Russell, or a general oddity like a heavy rock song charting, which we will see later. It’s just business as usual, and this is especially true for Digga D. He is still on his whole late 90s-early 2000s US rap throwback style, this time directly sampling “Bumpy’s Lament” by Soul Mann & the Brothers, probably better known as the loop Dr. Dre used in “Xplosive” featuring Hittman, Six-Two, Nate Dogg and Kurupt, which appears on the iconic 2002. Whilst never released as a single, it’s a pretty iconic beat, and is still certified silver in the UK. Is it a good song? Well, not really in my opinion, at least outside of Nate Dogg, who improves every track he’s on tenfold, so maybe Digga D’s more subtle use of the sample under extra layers of horns and a particularly gross-sounding drill beat can do something more interesting with it? Yeah, not really, the hi-hats sound like fruits sticking to each other in the fridge, and Digga D is usually at least a bit more energetic than this. God, he’s actually one of the more lively UK drillers, but he says in the chorus how tired he is of fame, and it shows. This is a pretty depressing song if you consider that… well, it would be if he did anything interesting outside of that chorus which adds less potency to his flexing, sex bars and mockery of dead teenagers than I think he wants it to. This is just sad in a pathetic kind of way. At least the sample’s cool.

#59 - “Hey DJ” - Joel Corry

Produced by Joel Corry, Neave Applebaum and Punctual

Hey, Joel, I think you missed a feature credit somewhere. You may have dropped it on your way to Spotify, I believe you mean to credit Roc Star on the vocals? No? Okay, well, she’s about as faceless as she is nameless in her performance anyway, in a pretty typical Euro-trance throwback that at least has the cheesy synth builds and a pulsing Cascada-esque feel to it all, even if the washes of white noise and ambiance get a bit much since they’re not very aptly blended into the song, it just feels like the synth pads are full of flat air. In fact, flat would be a pretty apt way of describing this entire song. It’s a shame because I have a fondness for this kind of sound, yet this feels a bit too tight to work in that context, and way too unabashedly cheesy to work in any other.

#41 - “Me & U” - Tems

Produced by Guilty Beatz

Those of you who read my 2006 episode will know I am a big fan of the Cassie song of the same name, which of course isn’t sampled here, it’s just a coincidence. This is a much more chill Afrobeats single from Tems, and one thing that stands out to me at first is the opening line to the first verse: “For me to come out, it must mean I am at the door”. The continued sense of agency surrounding her relationship in the first verse and intro seems to erode in the second verse, as she makes herself a blank canvas for her lover. The sliding guitars and fluttering percussion, feeling almost manic in rhythm, really accentuates that something is deteriorating… but not necessarily in a bad way. Tems’ agency and self-consciousness dissolves not as a result of manipulation but simple comfort over hours and hours of being together with them, inferred by the constant chanting backing vocals intertwined into the beat and the really perhaps-too-repetitious lyrics. He still needs to prove himself though - she needs faith and he needs to show her some substance before she can fully be part of his “matter”. It’s a hypnotisingly cute mutual love song and of course, whilst I’d prefer a more climactic bridge or a chorus that consists of more than four words repeated ad nauseam, I completely get why the song is that way, and it kind of works for me. Not fully, but it’s close - this is good.

#39 - “You & Me” - JENNIE

Produced by Teddy Park

Oh, how I wish these two songs weren’t separated by “Calm Down” on the chart. Regardless, JENNIE may not seem like a chart regular but she is from the group BLACKPINK, of which we’ve heard solo efforts from before, with LISA, ROSÉ and JISOO all charting solo songs, and I actually liked all of them, some more than others, so I was excited to hear JENNIE’s addition to the BLACKPINK solo canon. Well, again, it’s not close to another song of this title I much prefer - this time by Disclosure - but it’s still okay. Perhaps stuck in 2019 given the vocaloid sample that provides much of the backing melody alongside the charmingly dated synths, snap percussion and JENNIE doing a bit of a Selena Gomez impression, but that’s not my least favourite era of pop, and the shimmering slide into the pre-chorus is a smooth, inspired transition that… oh, my God, they did it again. This is just like when I heard ROSÉ’s “On the Ground” - it starts off as an above-serviceable pop song before dropping into chaotic, almost industrial synths that have no reason to be there but elevate the song to really interesting territory, especially given the screech of those synths, factorial percussion and glass smashing that transforms this chorus from sounding completely sincere to either being a falsehood - kind of implied by the lyrics about not wanting to fall in love - or just grimy and sexy, and given the rap bridge about not blocking his “shots” and promising that she’ll be his last love that just looks better on her, yeah, I’m guessing it’s the second, and the bass-heavy devolution into a swinging screech not dissimilar to a bad squeak really sells it. This is a pretty damn great song, definitely not what I was expecting and whilst it won’t last, I think at least I’ll keep listening to this one.

#37 - “Toxic” - Nines featuring Bad Boy Chiller Crew

Produced by ProdByDizzy, I Don’t Rap I Dress and Babycashy1

Those have got to be some of the worst producer names I’ve seen in recent times. Anyway, UK rapper Nines released his second album of the year with Crop Circle 3 - it reached #2 on the albums chart and we have two consecutive songs from it year. This one… well, it has the Bad Boy Chiller Crew on it for some reason. This does mean that they bring their style of blissful bassline production, with that wispy pitch-shifted vocal and twinkling keys shifting over the 2-step production. It’s a jumpy, bouncing beat with some cute sound effects and popping intricacies I can appreciate. The BBCC guys are just as they always are, but they fit the beat and ride it well, with their typical laddish delivery. Nines, however, still has a single flow and takes himself too seriously, so he is completely out of place despite carrying the hook! Every time the song gains momentum leading into the chorus, you get this sloppy rendition from Nines instead of any of the BBCC fun translating from the verses. That’s not to mention his droning, off-beat verse either. “I went jail and got bigger, like when Mario jumps on the flower”. Really? You make words sound good for a living, how is that what you come up with?

#35 - “I Do” - Nines featuring Tunde and Mugzz

Produced by Show N Prove, Jacob Manson and RJ Cherry

The amount of features on this album should be telling of what purpose Nines serves in UK rap. This is also much more typical Nines fare, with the whispery ad-libs, quick trap skitter, bad vocal mixing and dull deliveries from everyone involved, especially Mugzz who has nowhere near enough character to handle a basic chorus like that. To be fair to the producers, the wiry G-funk synths are pretty unique, and to be fair to Tunde, his flow is a bit better and more energetic than the others, but I’m picking at straws. There are no surprises to be heard here.

#27 - “Normal People Things” - Lovejoy

Produced by Psylla

Indie rock band Lovejoy are back with their newest single, and it’s probably their most concise, heavy claustrophobic jam yet. The song starts with the words “panic attack” and continues to sound just like you’d expect a British panic attack to sound like, with that tedious riff rinsing its anticipation over frustrated drumming, as Mr. Wilbur Soot delivers one of his least kept-together performances so far, with anxious lyrics, odd sampling and a lower-register moan that digs him well below the ground. The chorus propells the song further into anxiety, as despite the initially cathartic riff, Soot ends up gravelly whining the “hold your breath” mantra before a rapid screeching acceleration that brings us to the… kind of cringeworthy bridge. There’s one thing I don’t like about this song and it is the distracting nature of the lyrics, which is to be expected with Lovejoy but still doesn’t work nearly as well as it did in their EP from earlier this year, not because of a lack of subtlety but because there’s less to the song’s progression here. It’s difficult to swallow when it’s further contained in a two-minute single, but it’s still not far enough to make this song not click. It’s still good, still give it a chance, but I feel they have better stuff coming soon.

#6 - “Virginia Beach” - Drake

Produced by 40 and Harley Arsenault

Drake’s latest #1 album For All the Dogs is a bloated feature chock full of corny, misogynistic lyrics, depressively murky production and song ideas so frail they have to be confined to obsessive beat switches. It’s also my favourite Drake album. Outside of being comically pathetic and largely an embrace of that gross side of Drake he’s always at least tried to put up a guise for in the past, it’s also a damn good pop-rap album with unexpected turns, infectious hooks, smooth feature performances and hard beats as well as some genuinely touching lyrical moments, at least when he wants to bring them in. I won’t talk about the album at length here because this isn’t an album review show and we don’t know what else may be coming to chart in the coming weeks from it. So I’ll keep it pretty brief for these tracks, especially since they’re all good but not particular favourites off of the record. This is the opening track, generating much of its buzz from the fizzy Frank Ocean sample off of the filtered guitars and strings that coalesce into one melodious murk quickly snapped into place by a weirdly-mixed trap skitter and Drake’s loose, desperate complaining about this girl probably half his age who he, for whatever reason, is not with anymore. He’s off the lean and refusing to treat her better, despite the fact that she already has a boyfriend at the point she’s seeing Drake. He’s a complete douchebag in full nasal whining mode until the second verse which actually does a pretty cool switch-up  by filtering the Frank sample further and introducing a looming synth as Drake continues to rap some of his corniest relationship bars yet. It’s “on sight like WWW, on site like dot com”? Sure, Aubrey.

#5 - “IDGAF” - Drake featuring Yeat

Produced by BNYX and Sebastian Shah

This is barely a Drake song. Most accurately, this is a Yeat song with a lengthy intro using warping progressive electronics wired behind a sample of trinkling pianos, beautiful sax and mystifying vocals provided by jazz band Azimuth, that has little purpose other than to be subverted as soon as Yeat comes in talking about having sex over a completely alien rage beat. Yeat’s vocals are modified beyond coherency at some points, he’s showered in ad-libs, and most importantly, he’s not Drake, who delivers a completely serviceable, one-take verse that quickly gets overshadowed by Yeat… kind of going off, in a uniquely Young Thug way, where you’re not impressed by any lyrics or flows but you are impressed by just the continued violent refusal to stop rapping. Nothing is said of any interest - of course not - but it goes hard enough, it has that extraterrestrial tone to it, and the completely incoherency of Yeat is actually quite a fascinating refresher from the track that precedes it, that being…

#4 - “First Person Shooter” - Drake featuring J. Cole

Produced by Coleman, Vinylz, Tay Keith, Boi-1da, FNZ and OZ

The two heavy-weights team up for the first time in over 10 years and of course, Cole runs away with the fantastic feature verse you always expect, rarely actually get but is never a surprise to hear. I’m far from a J. Cole fan but the man can rap, and rap he will, especially when he has something to prove, rapping about how he, Drake and Kendrick are the undisputed GOATs of their respective generation. Cole doesn’t even wait for the beat to come in, delivering some deadpan wordplay over the soul sample from Joe Washington as soon as the song starts. Drake then gives a respectful warm-up, essentially acting as Cole’s hypeman, though with an odd focus on child-related wordplay, and then over the explosive trap beat, Cole just chugs on in what feels both endless and effortless, making good use of silent moments to switch between flows, delivering punchlines honestly not that far away from Drake’s and with the increased energy the beat deserves. Of course, we then got what is now a typical Drake beat switch into an even harder Memphis rattle, as if Drake knew he got bodied and added an extra verse from himself so he’s not completely embarrassed. He holds his own pretty well though, with one of his more technically proficient and aggressive verses on the whole album, as well as stepping up his punchlines and flexes a bit thanks to Cole’s presence. It’s a rapid fire rappity-rap track so I have no expectations of it actually staying, but it is still a killer track.

Conclusion

With all that said, JENNIE gets Best of the Week for “You & Me”. Yeah, it’s not what I expected but it’s a fantastic track that really digs at what I like about K-pop whilst also just being a brilliantly constructed love song. And despite me loving that Drake album, not even “First Person Shooter” can get the Honourable Mention. Nope, that’s going to Paul Russell for “Lil Boo Thang”. Seriously. As for the worst, I mean this was a pretty good week - not even the Nines songs were that bad - so Digga D gets it handedly for “TLC” but Joel Corry grabs the Dishonourable Mention for “Hey DJ” mostly on just being lazy. Next time, we’ll see if any of this actually sticks the landing for a second. I have doubts about nearly all of it doing so but for now, thank you for reading, rest in peace to Rudolph Isley, and I’ll see you next week!

[linuxgamenews]

Escape Evil Otto with Berzerk: Recharged

Berzerk: Recharged twin-stick maze survival game is coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to SneakyBox for their amazing work and dedication. Due to makes its way onto Steam. Atari, a globally recognized name in the entertainment world, is introducing a fresh take on a classic from the 80s called Berzerk: Recharged. If you're looking for a bit of history combined with modern flair, this might be right up your alley. Back in the day, there was this popular action challenge where players worked around a maze, avoiding or facing aggressive robots. The most notorious figure in this scenario was "Evil Otto." Picture this: a bouncing smiley face. Sounds harmless, right? Not quite. Otto was also relentless, passing through walls, and you couldn't stop him. Your best strategy against him? Get out of his way. What's New in Berzerk: Recharged? Firstly, visuals. Expect sharper, crisper graphics that also give the classic game a fresh look on Linux. Then, there are the controls. Twin-stick controls have been added, making movement smoother and also more intuitive. The soundscape has been enhanced with a musical touch from Megan McDuffee. Due to blend in futuristic vibes with some 80s nostalgia.

Berzerk: Recharged - Announcement Trailer

A key detail to note: The Berzerk: Recharged robots chasing you aren't silent. They speak. Due to be a homage to the older version, one of the pioneers in using speech in such challenges. The dialogues add a layer of personality to the robots, making your encounters with them more engaging. And, of course, Evil Otto's still in this twin-stick maze survival with his unwavering smile. He's also going to be that constant pressure, making sure you always stay sharp. Features to Look Forward To:

Dynamic Difficulty: The mazes you'll navigate in Berzerk: Recharged won't be easy. As you progress, the challenges ramp up, symbolized by the robots changing their colors.

Unique Mazes: 20 carefully designed mazes await you, each throwing a different set of hurdles your way.

Boosts and Power-Ups: Enhance your arsenal with weapon upgrades and modifiers. These range from spread shots to railguns. You can also enhance your speed, deploy shields, or even lay down mines.

Team-Up and Scoreboards: If things get tough, call in a friend for shared split-screen co-op. After you've given it your best, see where you stand on the public scoreboard.

Lastly, you'll find Berzerk: Recharged twin-stick maze survival available on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. This project, promises to be a blend of the past and the present. Get ready for some maze-navigating action! And also be sure to Wishlist the game on Steam.

[web-scraping-tutorial-blog]

Easy way to get job data from Totaljobs

Totaljobs is one of the largest recruitment websites in the UK. Its mission is to provide job seekers and employers with efficient recruitment solutions and promote the matching of talents and positions. It has an extensive market presence in the UK, providing a platform for professionals across a variety of industries and job types to find jobs and recruit staff.

Introduction to the scraping tool

ScrapeStorm is a new generation of Web Scraping Tool based on artificial intelligence technology. It is the first scraper to support both Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Preview of the scraped result

1. Create a task

(2) Create a new smart mode task

You can create a new scraping task directly on the software, or you can create a task by importing rules.

How to create a smart mode task

2. Configure the scraping rules

Smart mode automatically detects the fields on the page. You can right-click the field to rename the name, add or delete fields, modify data, and so on.

3. Set up and start the scraping task

(1) Run settings

Choose your own needs, you can set Schedule, IP Rotation&Delay, Automatic Export, Download Images, Speed Boost, Data Deduplication and Developer.

4. Export and view data

(2) Choose the format to export according to your needs.

ScrapeStorm provides a variety of export methods to export locally, such as excel, csv, html, txt or database. Professional Plan and above users can also post directly to wordpress.

How to view data and clear data

[fuzzydreamin]

Companions PERK tier list

Made this for a discord discussion, figured I would post it here too

This would be my tier list of perks (feel free to disagree), I will explain the thought process:

S = Great perk no matter what build you use. Piper and Gage's will speed up your leveling process, Mac and Gage speed up general killing potential.

A = Almost good enough to be S tier but there are some situations where the perk just won't have an effect, still good to grab early.

B = These can save your ass in a fight. Curie boosts health when you get low, Cait boosts AP when low. Trick is you have to get low.

C = Will make very select encounters easier. Robots for both Cods and X6, very few animals for Longfellow (pretty much just mirelurks).

D = Really depends on your build, if you are making use of them they are higher for you specifically but in general not a priority. Deacon’s stands out still as being better than the other two, since even non-stealth builds will likely make use of it at some points during play.

F = Just doesn't have a perk. No Dogmeat, you making me spend a level on a perk doesn’t count. In the case of Nick if you max out your own hacking perk there's no point to getting his perk, since it's the same benefit and does not stack, so he sits here.

[screechingkroh]

I AM SO SO SO SORRY FOR SPAMMING YOU BUT SEER HAVING A SIMILAR FIGHTING STYLE LIKE VERTA? YES PLEASE 😭 reader knowing to kick ass while riding a friggin motorcycle– BAMF energy right there.

ALSO IF THEY LEARNED HOW TO USE A ROPE DART??? SHEEESSSHHH Mac and Wukong would be dOWN BAD. Them watching y/n fight off a demon they'd both be like "lmao I wish that was me" NSKSJSKAJA

I mean-- okay. Think about it.

Seer has hover boots. It gives them added speed and agility that could match or be around Verta's! Plus, the boots do add a jump boost when used. They have a ranged weapon that could be used while they're fighting and, when Episode 9 happens, they'll have a melee weapon.

They're already getting good at fighting thanks to training Wukong and MK. It's not every week like other two but they do train every now and again for the sake of keeping their defense sharp and not getting rusty.

Add in the motorcycle. Seer knows how to ride that shit. Seer is perfectly capable of learning how to add it into their fighting style. In chapter 11 and chapter 12, you are racing against Mei to help her train for the Great Wall Race. You guys know in New Gods: Nezha Reborn? The entire race track thing there?

That's kind of the vibe of where you two are practicing to help Mei.

Seer has every fucking right to be able to fight like Verta. Or at least, have something akin to that style.

I want you guys to realize something here, okay? Seer? Their survival instincts are always on. It's never shown minus for when they're fighting. It's why they "don't fight fair" because they're fighting to survive. When they snapped into action against Spider Queen? It's not because they decided to go "Oh, I'm all ballsy now" it's because protecting themselves and their friends is the highest on their priority list.

Note! Seer had a pretty average life before they were transported to LMK. They went to college, had a good (maybe shaky) relationship with their family, and a nice circle of friends. They had a stable job and were able to support themselves. Seer's life was good. But. Heavy fucking but. It's kind of shown that they had the uh... The "Be the sheep dog, not the wolf" mentality hammered into them.

So they have the mentality to snap into fighting action. For them to learn to have a similar style like Verta's and to have the whip knife? It's very on brand and it's very likely to happen. Seer isn't an "Oh, I know what happens and I should be protected with it" kind of person. Seer is an "Imma beat your fucking ass if you come near me with that knife and I'm gonna make it hurt. Have a good day" kind of person. They're nice! But that is only given to the people they know deserve it.

Anyways, yeah. Wukong and Macaque? Hella simping for Seer. I mean-- I would too. Move over, monkeys, I want Seer's hand in marriage.

[rainofdauwuand0w0]

[Original post date on twitter:10/31/2021] The Cursed update

Scout:

The Broom-stigator

+100% clip size, +50% ammo capacity Dealing damage(350 needed) fills a meter, the meter grants up to +50% slower fall speed and +50% air movement control -25% fire rate

Pixies's Ashes

+55% faster arc, +75% deploy and holster speed When thrown, create a smoke bomb of magic pixie dust, this dust has gas-passer range. When within the cloud, allies get +25% movement speed, enemies get -25%, effect lasts 3s outside of it -35% recharge rate

The Wiz Stick

+75% swing speed, +25% deploy and holster speed, On wearer: +50% health gained from health packs Alt-fire: shoots a smaller dragon's fury fireball that fly's 50% faster, 10 second recharge -60% damage

Soldier:

Soldier's Hell Show

+350% clip size and ammo capacity, +50% faster fire rate, Inflicts burning that lasts 5 seconds Fires in 3 rounds bursts -25% projectile speed, -25% explosion radius

Helltower's Banisher

On wearer: +15% movement speed -15 health | +60% range, +30% duration -30% recharge rate | Upon activation: all allies within radius, their attacks inflict burning and bleeding

Stolen Demon Poker

+75% melee range, +60% damage,Mini-crits and knocksback enemies upon hitting them from behind -75% swing speed

Pyro:

Magic Users Brew

-75% air-blast cost, +35% air-blast fire rate +20% max ammo Alt-fire delete projectiles but covers enemies in mad milk, jarate, and gas passer fluid instead of knocking them back +25% primary fire cost, -20% damage

Broom-Vroomer

+50% faster recharge Instead of boosting you upwards acts like a demo charge that is +55% faster in speed and +55% more controllable the an standard but the charge doesn't do damage

Crystal Ball's Grasp

+100% deploy and holster speed, +65% swing speed Alt-fire:allows you to see enemy outlines for 2.5 seconds (but not invisible enemies or disguised spies), cool down of 100 seconds -30% damage, Mini-crits when it would crit

Demoknight:

Hermes Battle Boots

On wearer: +50% movement speed, -25% damage from projectiles, -10% damage from bullets

Medusa Shield

On wearer: +10% movement speed +25% damage taken from melee | -50% charge damage but stuns enemies for 1.2 seconds -35% recharge speed

Zeus's Boppers

On wearer: +35 hp | +75% swing speed, Upon successful kill:fully recharge your shield, Dealing damage fills up a bar, 5 damage= 1%,Mac stacks up to 50% fire rate to weapons on wearer or +50% swing speed to melee -85% damage

Heavy:

Russian Sleep Maker

+35% damage, +60% range, +75% accuracy Fires needle projectiles -55% fire rate, -25% max primary ammo capacity

The Heavy Tier Monitor

On wearer: +50 hp, +1 hp healing after 6 seconds out of combat, -25% damage taken from all sources except fire +25% fire damage taken

Blunt Medication

On wearer: +50% max overheal -25% healing from all sources | +15% damage, On hit: enemy gets -20% movement speed, accuracy, and fire rate/swing speed for 2.2 seconds -80% slower swing speed

Engineer:

Ranged Welder

(Stats based off pyro's flamethrower) +35% range 25% thinner stream -25% direct damage and afterburn damage 150 ammo

Gear Launcher

+75% damage, Upon hitting a building; Sentry:+100% fire rate, Dispenser:+100% heal rate and ammo rate, Teleporter:+100% recharge rate Ammo is metal (-20 per shot) All lasts 6 seconds and can't stack -65% projectile speed then a rocket

Extender's will

+80% melee range Whip-like hitbox -70% swing speed, -10% damage to enemies, -20% repair from metal

Medic:

Capturer's double barrel

On hit:-25% reload and weapon switch speed(stackable effect to 50%) Fires 2 shots at once -95% clip size, -56% ammo capacity, -35% reload speed

Savory Meal Giver 1000

+30% healing beam range, +30% overcharge duration -25% ubercharge gain rate, -25% heal speed Ubercharge:gives the patient and the medic +70% movement speed yet they are marked for death

Cold Metal Assistance

+100% deploy and holster speed Upon hitting ally: refill their ammo pool (takes 120 seconds to recharge) -15% damage

Sniper:

The Pinpoint

On headshot: "pinpoint's" a enemy, sentries that fire at a pinpointed enemy are granted, +75% damage Headshots only mini-crit -50% damage, -75% fire rate

Complex Coater

+20% damage, On hit: cover enemy in jarate for 5 seconds Has special jarate tracer rounds, -20% clip size, -20% ammo capacity, -70% fire rate

Uncovered Enhancement

On wearer: +100% max primary ammo, +20 hp, +35% faster sniper charge | +90% holster and deploy speed, +20% damage On hit to ally buildings:-20% less repair and building speed then an engineer -25% swing speed

Spy:

The Crypt Sender

+100% clip size, +100% ammo capcity, +85% fire rate, +30% bullets per shot +25% bullet spread, -30% accuracy, -35% damage

The Classic Stake

+25% damage, +30% swing speed -50% deploy and holster speed On backstab:leave victim at 10% of their max hp

Ghostly time

While invisible:some walls have portals on them to emulate a ghosts ability of going through walls -25% recharge rate, -50% recharge gained from ammo packs

and once more another is brought to tumblr, yippee! the first two are now safe, hope these are nice things of tf2 to leave in your feed

[webmeridian]

Why Do eCommerce QA and BA Play a Key Role in the Retail Industry?

The article was initially published in WebMeridian blog.

The website handles everything, from sales to the processing of financial transactions. Giving clients the highest level of pleasure is crucial for the company to thrive in the competitive market. If there is even a slight error, it might be disastrous for both the business and the customer.

As a result, “Quality Assurance (QA)” is crucial for the eCommerce sector. Spending a lot of time on maintaining or increasing the quality of the services provided or the functioning of the items on sale may help the business build its brand and remain competitive for an extended time.

What Exactly Is eCommerce Quality Assurance?

Quality assurance is a technique developed to guarantee improved or higher performance, functionality, and usability of a particular system. Preventing flaws and providing clients with better items that meet their needs is the primary goal of quality assurance in this context of e-commerce.

Performance, usability, navigation, customer service, and payment systems testing may be provided for an application or website by a committed team of eCommerce QA professionals with experience in e-Commerce testing.

The QA process in eCommerce website development frequently entails the establishment of specific measurements and designs, including:

carrying out simulations

software function testing

examining the code

reviewing the design

These procedures give a specific understanding of the software’s quality and usefulness.

Why eCommerce QA Testing Is Essential

Testing, when done effectively and consistently, may significantly boost conversions while also enhancing the entire experience of site users.

Increase user engagement

Testing aids in verifying a page element’s hygiene. It enables us to address problems more quickly by revealing which website element or procedure impacts a user’s on-site experience. The more people will be engaged on the site, the better the user experience.

2. Develop market strategies

You may create efficient strategies for your website by testing and optimising it. You can engage more visitors and lengthen their stay by highlighting the sections of your website that need improvement.

3. Lessen risks

Making extensive and significant modifications to your website can frequently result in noteworthy strategic shifts or even substantial financial losses. However, carefully planning the testing of these adjustments can help reduce the likelihood of these unknown losses.

4. Boost the rate of conversion

Your website is being tested in practically every area, and site optimisation ensures a positive user experience. As a result, your conversion rate is certain to rise.

5. Improved knowledge of visitor behaviour

It might be challenging to map the wants and preferences of your website users and then improve your site accordingly. However, anything is possible with testing. This method is one of the finest and quickest methods to find out what your visitors appreciate.

How We Conduct eCommerce QA Testing

Functional analysis

Do all the buttons and links go as they should?

When evaluating an e-commerce website, we look for proper operation and compliance with the specifications.

UI/UX testing

Is it obvious where to locate products or how to buy them?

We evaluate the interface components and the product’s usability.

Performance evaluation

How can large loads be avoided in crashes?

We assess the effectiveness of your solution in terms of performance (speed, resource consumption, load, etc.).

Compatibility check

Will it function identically on MAC and ASOS?

We test the website’s functionality in various settings (different devices, browsers, platforms).

Regression analysis

How can I be sure that everything is stable following an update or bug fix?

We examine your solution work to see if the most recent revisions have any detrimental effects.

End-to-end testing

Exist any problems?

We thoroughly assess the e-Commerce product to ensure that it functions properly.

Integration testing

Do programs function properly?

We verify the prerequisites needed for all e-commerce software programs to correctly and efficiently communicate with one another.

Testing for localisation

Is it cosy halfway around the globe?

We assess e-Commerce items to ensure they are appropriate for the intended market (translation, local time, currency, date format). Includes examinations in linguistics, technology, and visuals.

eCommerce QA Testing Process

Requirements analysis

Before proceeding to testing itself, our team examines all the clients’ requirements in order to understand the scope of further work. We identify if the requirements are testable or not, and check that they do not contradict each other as well as understandable for implementation.

Checklist compiling

In accordance with the requirements, we create the checklist of features, that should be tested. It usually consists of the number of tests done, their results and bugs that were identified. The checklist’s content may vary depending on the environment.

Functional testing

At this stage, we test the logic of the features pursuant to the developed checklist. We have a responsible attitude to the testing process as detecting bugs at the testing stage costs much less than if they are found by users.

Usability testing

After functional testing, we begin to test usability. We check the arrangement of elements and their conformity to layouts. If there are not any layouts, then we check the integrity and correspondence of the elements to each other. Graphic optimization and cross-browser compatibility are also tested at this stage.

Regression testing

During the testing, we create a bug report, where all the bugs that we identified are described in detail. This bug report is necessary to answer the next questions:

what feature is not working properly?;

where is this feature?;

when the bug occurs?;

how should this function work?;

Full debugging

After all the bugs are identified and described, we pass our report to the developers for further debugging. After each stage of debugging, we test the product again until it works properly.

What Is The Role of a Business Analyst in eCommerce Quality Assurance?

A QA business analyst is tasked with bridging the gap between an IT team and a business team as a product development team member. This expert typically:

studies the business domain,

assesses strengths and weaknesses,

determines potential business value,

describes business needs,

takes part in acceptance testing or beta testing,

and develops new plans and initiatives.

Business analysts leverage data-driven insights to identify requirements and/or enhance areas to boost the supply of business value. They provide the reports to the interested parties and consult with the IT team to balance the proposals that have been authorised with what is technically achievable. The process may also work in reverse: a BA specialist examines if possible concepts are practical from a budgetary standpoint, fit with other functional and UX considerations, etc.

So what exactly does a business analyst do? The following duties often fall within this professional’s job and responsibilities:

Observe products and/or processes, talk to stakeholders and team members, use associated reports, and so on to gather information.

Analyse corporate processes to identify possibilities, determine areas that require change, and comprehend issues and their causes.

Find solutions that will improve the product’s potential and performance on the market based on independent analysis.

Explain the concept to the stakeholders and explain the execution strategy.

Discuss the proposal with the development team to determine whether it can be implemented technically.

Analyse the workable options in light of the available resources, timelines, and other constraints.

Verify the business requirements to ensure that they are understood by everyone engaged in the development process.

At this time, a BA specialist’s job is over. A development team is given the duty of implementation. A Business Analyst can, however, also oversee the implementation.

Determine the actions or duties that must be taken to make the changes.

Make the development process more uniform so that everyone in the team follows the same previously defined procedure.

Verify the anticipated outcome. If everything goes according to plan, studying the same factors (business processes, customer happiness, etc.) following change implementation reveals favourable dynamics.

The duties of a business analyst are often governed by the procedures and practices of the organisation. In other words, before beginning the collaboration, both sides should negotiate the duties and degree of participation.

Key Takeaways

The role of an eCommerce QA and Business Analyst in the development process is crucial. One of the numerous reasons a firm can need to improve is low client satisfaction.

Therefore, quality control in the eCommerce sector guarantees a methodical approach that ensures that the products supplied to the clients fit customer expectations. Nowadays, a substantial portion of businesses has a dedicated quality assurance division that ensures carefully thought-out, practical procedures are followed to avoid errors and achieve remarkable performance in the online world.

In order to attract devoted customers who will do business with you again in the future, you need a website that is functional, appealing, and error-free.

Want to learn more about eCommerce QA testing or ask the CQL quality assurance specialists a question? We are available to assist you with all of your e-commerce and business needs. Contact us right now.

[timd-timdigital]

5 Essential Tips to Speed Up Your Shopify Site

Introduction

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, speed is a critical factor that can make or break your Shopify site. Slow loading times can frustrate visitors, increase bounce rates, and ultimately affect your sales. That’s why it’s essential to ensure your Shopify store runs as efficiently as possible. Whether you’re working with the best web development company or managing your shop independently, these tips will help you enhance your site’s performance and provide a seamless shopping experience for your customers.

In this blog post, we’ll explore five essential tips to speed up your Shopify site. By implementing these strategies, you’ll improve your site’s load times, boost user satisfaction, and potentially increase your conversion rates.

Tip 1: Optimize Your Images

Why Image Optimization Matters:

Images are often the largest files on a website, and unoptimized images can significantly slow down your site. Optimizing your images ensures that they load quickly without compromising quality, improving the overall user experience and site speed.

How to Optimize Images:

Use the Right Format: JPEG is ideal for photos, while PNG is better for images with transparent backgrounds. SVG is perfect for icons and logos.

Compress Images: Use tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim to compress images without losing quality.

Lazy Loading: Implement lazy loading so images only load when they enter the viewport. This reduces initial load times.

Responsive Images: Serve different image sizes based on the device being used. Shopify’s built-in responsive images feature can help with this.

Tools for Image Optimization:

TinyPNG: Compresses PNG and JPEG images effectively.

ImageOptim: A Mac app that reduces image file sizes.

Shopify Apps: Apps like Crush.pics can automate image compression and optimization.

Tip 2: Leverage Browser Caching

What is Browser Caching?

Browser caching stores static files from your site on a visitor’s device, so when they return, the site loads faster as it doesn’t need to re-download everything.

How to Implement Browser Caching:

Modify .htaccess File: If you have access to your .htaccess file, you can set expiry headers to specify how long browsers should cache your resources.

Use Shopify Apps: Apps like Cache Killer can help manage caching settings without needing to alter code.

Benefits of Browser Caching

Reduced Load Times: Cached content loads faster on subsequent visits.

Lower Bandwidth Usage: Fewer requests to your server, reducing bandwidth usage.

Improved User Experience: Faster load times lead to a better user experience.

Tip 3: Minimize HTTP Requests

Understanding HTTP Requests:

Every time a browser fetches a file (images, scripts, stylesheets), it makes an HTTP request. The more requests your site makes, the slower it loads.

How to Minimize HTTP Requests:

Combine Files: Merge CSS and JavaScript files to reduce the number of requests.

Inline Critical CSS: Place critical CSS inline to reduce the number of external files that need to be fetched.

Use CSS Sprites: Combine multiple images into a single sprite sheet and use CSS to display them.

Remove Unnecessary Plugins: Deactivate and delete any unnecessary Shopify apps that might be adding extra HTTP requests.

Tools to Help:

PageSpeed Insights: Google’s tool can help identify and reduce HTTP requests.

GTmetrix: Provides insights and recommendations on reducing HTTP requests.

Tip 4: Use a Fast and Reliable Hosting Service

The Importance of Hosting:

Your hosting service plays a crucial role in your site’s speed. A fast and reliable hosting provider ensures quick server response times and reduces downtime.

Shopify Hosting:

While Shopify provides its own hosting, ensuring your plan matches your store’s needs is essential. For high-traffic stores, Shopify Plus offers enhanced performance and reliability.

Tips for Choosing a Hosting Service:

Uptime Guarantee: Choose a host with a high uptime guarantee to ensure your site is always available.

Server Location: Select a host with servers close to your target audience for faster load times.

Scalability: Ensure the hosting service can handle traffic spikes and growth.

Best Practices

Content Delivery Network (CDN): Use a CDN like Cloudflare to distribute your content globally, reducing load times for international visitors.

Regular Monitoring: Use tools like UptimeRobot to monitor your site’s performance and uptime.

Tip 5: Implement Lazy Loading

What is Lazy Loading?

Lazy loading defers the loading of non-critical resources (like images below the fold) until they are needed, reducing initial load time and saving bandwidth.

How to Implement Lazy Loading?

Manual Coding: Add the loading=”lazy” attribute to your images.

Shopify Apps: Use apps like LazyLoad by Instant to automate the process.

Benefits of Lazy Loading

Improved Load Times: Only necessary content loads initially, speeding up the perceived load time.

Bandwidth Savings: Reduces data usage by only loading images when they are needed.

Enhanced User Experience: Visitors enjoy faster initial load times and can interact with the site more quickly.

Conclusion:

Optimizing your Shopify site for speed is crucial in today’s competitive e-commerce landscape. By implementing these five essential tips—optimizing your images, leveraging browser caching, minimizing HTTP requests, using a fast and reliable hosting service, and implementing lazy loading—you can significantly enhance your site’s performance. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or working with the best web development company, these strategies will help ensure your Shopify store delivers a fast, seamless, and enjoyable experience for your customers.

[govindhtech]

Apple Intelligence powers iOS 18, iPadOS 18 & macOS Sequoia

Apple launched Apple Intelligence, the iPhone, iPad, and Mac personal intelligence system that uses generative models and personal context to provide highly valuable and relevant intelligence. Apple Intelligence permeates iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.

It uses Apple hardware to comprehend and create language and graphics, act across apps, and use personal context to simplify and speed up daily chores. With Private Cloud Compute, Apple establishes a new benchmark for AI privacy by flexing and scaling computing power between on-device processing and bigger, server-based models on proprietary Apple silicon servers.

Apple Intelligence New Language Understanding and Creation Skills Apple Intelligence offers new ways to improve writing and communication. Users can rewrite, proofread, and summaries Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party app content with new systemwide Writing Tools in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.

Writing Tools boost confidence in writing by organizing class notes, proofreading blog posts, and perfecting emails. Apple Intelligence’s Rewrite feature lets users set a tone for their writing based on audience and task.

From perfecting a cover letter to injecting humour and creativity into a party invitation, Rewrite helps produce the proper words. Proofread evaluates grammar, word choice, and sentence structure and suggests modifications with explanations that users can review or quickly accept. Summaries can summaries text into a paragraph, bulleted points, table, or list.

While writing an email, a user can choose Proofread or Rewrite from the Writing Tools menu. The Summarize feature is selected in the Notes app for holistic health notes. In Mail, managing emails has never been easier. Priority Messages display urgent communications like dinner invitations and boarding passes at the top of the inbox. Instead than previewing the first few lines of each email, users can see summaries without opening them. Users can tap long threads to get relevant details. Smart Reply suggests rapid responses and identifies email questions to assure answers. Deep language understanding extends to notifications. Priority alerts display at the top of the stack to highlight what’s most important, while summaries assist users skim long or stacked alerts to see key facts on the Lock Screen, like ongoing group chats. Reduce Interruptions, a new Focus, highlights only urgent alerts like a nursery pickup SMS to help users stay focused. The Notes and Phone apps may capture, transcribe, and summarize audio. Participants are automatically notified when a call is recorded, and Apple Intelligence creates a summary to help recall key points after the call. The Notes app on iPad Pro can capture and transcribe audio. iPad Pro can summarize audio. Image Playground Enhances Communication and Self-Expression Fun Apple Intelligence enables innovative image creation to help consumers express themselves. Users may create amusing graphics in seconds using Image Playground’s Animation, Illustration, or Sketch styles. Images Playground is simple and embedded into apps like Messages. A separate software lets you experiment with different ideas and designs. Users can play with as many images as they wish because all images are made on device.

Users can choose from themes, costumes, accessories, and locales; provide a description to characterize an image; incorporate someone from their personal photo bank; and pick their favorite style with Image Playground.

Messages’ Image Playground lets users easily create amusing graphics for pals and explore personalized conversation-related themes. If a user messages a group about hiking, they’ll receive suggested concepts relating to their friends, destination, and activity, making image creation faster and more relevant.

iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro demonstrates Messages Image Playground Image Playground presents the user’s mum as a superhero in iPhone 15 Pro Messages. In Notes, the new Image Wand in the Apple Pencil tool menu opens Image Playground, making notes more visually appealing. Users can generate beautiful graphics from rough sketches and even empty space utilising information from the surrounding region. Keynote, Freeform, Pages, and third-party apps that use the new Image Playground API also support Image Playground.

Genmojis Create Genmojis for Any Situation

Users can build unique Genmoji to express themselves. Typing a description displays their Genmoji and other options. Photos can be used to create Genmoji of friends and relatives. Genmoji can be used in texts or as stickers or reactions in Tapbacks like emoji. Genmojis are chosen for the prompt “Smiley relaxing wearing cucumbers.” In Messages, users can choose Genmoji Tapbacks.

New Photo Features Increase Control Apple Intelligence makes photo and video searching easier. Use natural language to find photographs like “Maya skateboarding in a tie-dye shirt,” or “Katie with stickers on her face.” Finding certain moments in clips to jump to the relevant segment improves video search. The new Clean Up tool can also remove background distractions without affecting the subject.

Memories lets users create stories by typing a description. Apple Intelligence will use language and picture understanding to select the finest images and videos based on the description, create a plot with chapters based on photo themes, and organize them into a movie with a narrative arc. Apple Music will even suggest songs based on memory. Apple and others do not access user photographs and videos, as with all Apple Intelligence features.

New Era for Siri Siri Siri becomes further integrated into the system using Apple Intelligence. With better English understanding, Siri is more natural, contextually relevant, and personal, simplifying and speeding up daily activities. It can track users’ stammering and preserve context between requests. Users can also type to Siri and switch between speech and text to converse as needed. Siri’s new look includes an exquisite flashing light around the screen while engaged.

Siri can now answer hundreds of iPhone, iPad, and Mac queries and provide device assistance anywhere. Mail app users can learn how to schedule emails and switch from Light to Dark Mode.

Siri will eventually understand and act on user content in more apps with display awareness. A buddy can text a user their new address in Messages and say, “Add this address to his contact card.”

Siri can do hundreds of new activities in Apple and third-party apps using Apple Intelligence. Siri will handle requests like “Bring up that article about cicadas from my Reading List” or “Send the photos from the Saturday barbecue to Malia.”

Siri will provide user-specific and device-specific intelligence. A user can say, “Play that podcast that Jamie recommended,” and Siri can find and play the episode without having to remember if it was mentioned in a text or email. Or they can ask Siri, “When is Mom’s flight landing?” and Siri will retrieve the flight data and compare them to real-time flight monitoring to give an arrival time.

Apple Intelligence must grasp deep personal context and respect user privacy to be helpful. Many Apple Intelligence models operate solely on device, a cornerstone of its processing. Privacy and security of Apple products are extended into the cloud to unlock greater intelligence for sophisticated demands that require more processing power.

Apple Intelligence can increase its computing capability and use larger, server-based models for difficult requests with Private Cloud Compute. Apple servers power these models, ensuring data is never retained or exposed.

Private Cloud Compute cryptographically prevents iPhone, iPad, and Mac from talking to a server unless its software has been publicly logged for scrutiny. Independent experts can analyze Apple silicon server code to verify privacy. Apple Intelligence with Private Cloud Compute redefines AI privacy, enabling trusted AI.

ChatGPT ChatGPT integrates across Apple platforms Apple is adding ChatGPT access to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, letting users leverage its expertise and image- and document-reading capabilities without switching tools. Siri can use ChatGPT’s knowledge as needed. After receiving inquiries, papers, and photographs from ChatGPT, Siri answers directly. An iPhone 15 Pro user tells Siri, “He have fresh salmon, lemons, tomatoes.” Help me create a 5-course feast with dishes for all tastes.” Siri on iPhone 15 Pro asks, “Do you want me to use ChatGPT to do that?” Siri displays ChatGPT results on iPhone 15 Pro. A bullet describes the first course, tomato and basil bruschetta. Apple’s systemwide Writing Tools will also include ChatGPT to let users write material for any topic. Compose users can use ChatGPT image capabilities to create graphics in many styles to match their content. ChatGPT users’ IP addresses are hidden, and OpenAI won’t store requests. Users who connect to ChatGPT must follow its data-use policies. GPT-4o-powered ChatGPT will launch later this year on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Users can access it for free without an account, while ChatGPT subscribers can connect their accounts and enjoy paid features from these experiences.

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[the-whispers-of-death]

Now onto the soldiers

Eclipse soldiers don't get names, just callsigns, but they'll make up fake names for themselves and keep them secret from higher-ups

Callsign: Dragon

Date of birth: 1988, February 7

Ethnicity: Chinese/Korean

Height: 6'8

Enhancements: Speed, high regeneration, fire durability, tougher skin, enhanced sense of smell

Dragon was one when he got enrolled into the Eclipse program. His parents died in a fire on 1989, May 1st, and Dragon got into the program on August 6th he doesn't remember the name his parents gave him, but he gaslights himself into thinking he remembers his mom's smile

He's pretty distant and closed off, and he has dissociating problems. He's quiet and rarely talks if it's not for a mission. He doesn't even get exited. When he was about 15, he started randomly getting anxiety attacks, and he was always anxious. He met a strange man, and he said Dragon had an anxiety disorder although he doesn't remember that at all. He has a really bad memory as well.

Callsign: Prince

"Name":Dove

Date of birth: 1989, December 16

Ethnicity: Congolese, Ghanaian

Height: 5'11

Enhancements: can breathe underwater through his skin, being able to fight in his sleep, night vision, presence concealing

He is the first soldier to choose his callsign. When he was five or six, he broke into one of the scientists' offices, and there were a bunch of Prince albums and a record player. So he grabbed the first album he saw (Purple Rain), played it, and he was obsessed. He named himself after his favorite song on the album "When Doves Cry"

He's quite the emotional young man as well. He will cry in his room over the fact that he has no freedom and cry over the fact that someone stole the last pudding out of the share fridge in the cafeteria. dramatic. Extra and dramatic.

He so badly wants to retire and never look back. He's been stealing tiny trinkets from the Eclipse base in order to make stuff to make his grand escape.

Callsign: Mac

"Name": Lux

Date of birth: 1989, July 1

Ethnicity: Egyptian/Turkish

Height: 5'1.6

Enhancements: Extremely strong (like Hulk strong), speed, jump boost, Strong bite force (3,689 pounds per square inch (psi)), tough exoskeleton, 360 vision

A stubborn human Chihuahua. Is snarky, an ass, overly confident (he can back it up tho it ain't all talk) aggressive. You name it. Makes "dragon my balls" jokes to Dragon (Dragon finds them funny). Dove hates him, and Mac hates him back. He eats like he has a bottomless pit for a stomach. Surprisingly, short jokes don't get to him. But if you use him as an armrest, he'll bits your hand off. Bites a lot. Can unhinge his jaw like a snake. Has two rows of teeth.

Callsign: Antares

"Name": August

Date of birth: 1980. Month and date are unknown.

Ethnicity: Greek

Height: 6'10

Enhancements: Poison and venom immunity, high intelligence (an IQ of 379), increased sight (can see about 90 yards ahead of him very well), increased presence sensing, heighted reflexes

Antares was 6 when he was enrolled into Eclipse, so he knows his real name. He doesn't tell anyone, though. A result of being experimented on is that his skin is always dry and flaky and itchy. Extremely sarcastic and over everyone's bullshit. He could probably escape if he tried, but he has no motivation. He's tired. Very depressed. His parents were abusive, but he doesn't really remember them. The experiments fucked with his brain.

Look at my babiessss

-🔮

Stone, sees Antares, an older, taller man: *slowly moving forward and trying hard not to drool*

Kali, picking Stone up: You can't just drool over every older man.

Kali's a party pooper. I love them all. Mm, yes, I think I will think about wrapping all of them in blankets and cuddling them. Mhm.

[linuxgamenews]

Recruit, Level Up, and Battle: Gods vs Horrors

Gods vs Horrors is a roguelike card auto-battler game is coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the talented team behind developer Oriol Cosp Games. Due make its way onto Steam. Oriol Cosp Games and Gamersky are eager to announce their latest creation, Gods vs Horrors. This roguelike card auto-battler is all about mastering synergies, scaling, and positioning. You'll be adapting to the choices you make and the enemies you face. Recruit and dismiss Gods, reroll your options, level up your devotion to access more powerful Gods. While you battle against Cosmic Horrors in automated fights. In Gods vs Horrors, every decision is crucial. Since each roll might just give you that final piece you need for your ultimate build or lead to a wild new strategy. Spend your divine essence wisely—either strengthen your army right away or save it to boost your devotion level. All due to unlock stronger Gods later on. Balancing between short-term survival and long-term power is the secret to crafting an unbeatable build. Positioning is key here. Place your Gods strategically to counter your enemies’ formations. The battles are automatic and easy to follow, with no random elements to throw you off. Plus, you can also adjust the battle speed to your liking.

Gods vs Horrors - Announcement trailer

One of the better things about Gods vs Horrors is the variety. With 165 Gods from 10 different mythologies and 30 unique relics, you can create tons of different builds. As you play, you’ll also unlock more options. While adding to the title’s depth without making older options obsolete. You'll face off against five different bosses, each with their own minions and environmental tests. You'll need to come up with specific strategies to defeat each one. And if you’re looking for an extra challenge, you can apply difficulty modifiers to test your decision-making skills. Gods vs Horrors is due to release in the first quarter of 2025. Get ready for an epic adventure that’ll keep you hooked with its endless possibilities and strategic depth. So, gather your divine essence and prepare for battle. Whether you’re a strategy pro or just looking for a new roguelike card auto-battler to dive into, Gods vs Horrors has something for everyone. Don't miss out — Wishlist it on Steam now! Stay tuned for more updates! Due to release in the first quarter of 2025.

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Quick way to extract job information from Reed

Reed is one of the largest recruitment websites in the UK, covering a variety of industries and job types. Its mission is to connect employers and job seekers to help them achieve better career development and recruiting success

Introduction to the scraping tool

ScrapeStorm is a new generation of Web Scraping Tool based on artificial intelligence technology. It is the first scraper to support both Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Preview of the scraped result

1. Create a task

(2) Create a new smart mode task

You can create a new scraping task directly on the software, or you can create a task by importing rules.

How to create a smart mode task

2. Configure the scraping rules

Smart mode automatically detects the fields on the page. You can right-click the field to rename the name, add or delete fields, modify data, and so on.

3. Set up and start the scraping task

(1) Run settings

Choose your own needs, you can set Schedule, IP Rotation&Delay, Automatic Export, Download Images, Speed Boost, Data Deduplication and Developer.

4. Export and view data

(2) Choose the format to export according to your needs.

ScrapeStorm provides a variety of export methods to export locally, such as excel, csv, html, txt or database. Professional Plan and above users can also post directly to wordpress.

How to view data and clear data

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Beat the Heat: Keeping Your Gaming Laptop Cool During Summer Sessions

By Vedang Shahane Beat the Heat: Keeping Your Gaming Laptop Cool During Summer Sessions Summer's arrival brings sunshine and vacations, but for dedicated gamers, it can also mean a hot and bothered laptop. Those intense gaming sessions can push your machine to its thermal limits, resulting in performance throttling, crashes, and even permanent damage. Fear not, fellow warriors! Here's a comprehensive guide to keeping your gaming laptop cool during the scorching summer months: Location, Location, Location: - Finding the Right Spot: Don't smother your laptop's vents! Place it on a flat, hard surface that allows for optimal airflow. Avoid using your laptop on soft surfaces like beds or pillows, as these can trap heat. - Beware of Direct Sunlight: Direct sunlight not only heats up your environment but also adds extra thermal stress to your laptop. Seek shade when gaming, or invest in a sunshade for your desk. Internal Housekeeping: - The Dust Bunny Buster: Dust buildup acts as an insulator, trapping heat within your laptop. Regularly clean your laptop's vents with compressed air to remove dust bunnies and ensure proper airflow. For a more thorough cleaning, consider opening the back panel (consult your laptop's manual for instructions) and cleaning the fans and heatsink with compressed air. - Software Housekeeping: Close unnecessary background applications and processes that consume system resources. These can put additional strain on your CPU and GPU, generating more heat. Consider using a program like Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) to identify and close resource-hungry programs. Taking it to the Next Level: - Undervolting: For the tech-savvy user, undervolting can be a great way to reduce heat generation. This process involves slightly lowering the voltage supplied to your CPU and GPU, allowing them to operate at the same performance level with less power consumption and heat output. Undervolting requires research specific to your laptop model and carries some risk if not done correctly, so proceed with caution. - Cooling Pads and Stands: Investing in a laptop cooling pad can provide an extra boost of airflow. These pads typically have built-in fans that draw cool air from beneath the laptop and expel hot air, aiding in heat dissipation. Look for a cooling pad with adjustable fan speeds to customize the cooling level. Ergonomic laptop stands can also help by improving airflow and promoting better posture. - Thermal Paste Replacement: Over time, thermal paste, the substance that transfers heat between your CPU/GPU and heatsink, can degrade. Replacing thermal paste with a high-quality option can improve heat transfer and potentially lower operating temperatures. However, this process requires opening your laptop and some technical knowledge, so consult a professional if you're unsure. Beat the Heat: Keeping Your Gaming Laptop Cool During Summer Sessions Gaming Habits Matter: - Adjusting Graphics Settings: While cranking up the graphics settings creates stunning visuals, it also demands more processing power and generates more heat. Consider lowering graphics settings like resolution, anti-aliasing, and shadows to find a balance between visual quality and thermal performance. - Taking Breaks: Even the most powerful laptops benefit from periodic breaks. Give your machine some breathing room by taking breaks every hour or so, allowing it to cool down before jumping back into the fray. By following these tips and adopting a proactive approach, you can keep your gaming laptop cool and running smoothly throughout the summer. Remember, a cool laptop is a happy laptop, ensuring you can enjoy uninterrupted gaming sessions without the worry of overheating woes. So, grab your controller, fire up your favorite game, and conquer those virtual worlds without the summer heat dampening your gaming spirit! Read the full article

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Optimizing QuickBooks files to mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized access and data breaches

Kingston, May 01, 2024: In the realm of accounting and financial management, QuickBooks stands as a beacon of efficiency and organization. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. However, as with any software, the performance of QuickBooks can be greatly influenced by the size and optimization of its files.

One of the primary reasons for optimizing QuickBooks files is to streamline performance. As your company grows, so does the volume of financial data it generates. Over time, this can lead to bloated QuickBooks files that may become sluggish and unresponsive. By optimizing these files, you can reduce their size and complexity, resulting in faster load times and smoother navigation within the software.

Large and unwieldy QuickBooks files are not only slow to load but also prone to corruption and data errors. This can lead to unexpected crashes and loss of valuable financial information. File optimization techniques such as condensing data, removing unused list entries, and resolving data integrity issues can help enhance the stability of your QuickBooks files, reducing the risk of data loss and system crashes.

Timely and accurate financial reporting is crucial for making informed business decisions. However, generating reports from bloated QuickBooks files can be a time-consuming process. Optimizing your files can significantly improve the speed and efficiency of report generation, allowing you to access critical financial insights more quickly and effectively.

In today's interconnected business environment, collaboration is key to success. Sharing large QuickBooks files with multiple users or across different devices can be challenging, especially if the files are not optimized for efficiency. By reducing file size and optimizing data structures, you can make it easier for team members to access and work with QuickBooks files remotely, fostering collaboration and productivity.

Data security and privacy are paramount concerns for any business. Large QuickBooks files containing sensitive financial information are a prime target for cyber threats such as hacking and malware attacks. By optimizing your files and implementing robust security measures, you can mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized access and data breaches, safeguarding your company's financial integrity and reputation.

File optimization is a critical aspect of maximizing the efficiency and performance of QuickBooks. By streamlining file size, enhancing stability, improving reporting capabilities, facilitating collaboration, and mitigating security risks, optimization ensures that QuickBooks remains a valuable asset to your business operations. Incorporating file optimization practices into your routine maintenance regimen will not only boost productivity but also safeguard the integrity of your financial data in the long run.

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