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Hermit Craft Rising AU: Solomon "Impulse" Vanderbilt

Art by the amazing @honeybeebuddy!

“It was amazing, that’s why I did it.”

A former criminal defense lawyer moonlighting as a vigilante turned private mercenary for ConCorp Security Consulting with a little too much mental baggage from his days as the former. Solomon underwent voluntary cyborg conversion at a somewhat minimal level during the events of Hermit Craft: Civil War. During the events of Rising, his internal augmentations became more extensive, although outwardly, he remains normal-looking and almost indistinguishable from unaltered humans. Aside from the usual suite of superhuman powers granted by cybernetic enhancements (enhanced speed and agility, senses, strength, durability, endurance, etc.), Solomon can also attack blindingly fast for short periods and can channel short-range electrical arcs over a few meters if given a power source to draw from. These abilities gave him the nickname "Impulse," which subsequently stuck.

Perhaps a little too friendly and easygoing for his own good - although not a passive nor naive individual, as he’s been burned (literally and figuratively) more than once before by his enemies. He tends to get hung up on his past mistakes, especially the "mac-n'-cheese incident." Carries a far nastier alternate persona known as "Eyesore" that re-emerges during the story, although he brings it under control by the time of the Joebraltar Incident.

Age: 38

Hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Signature weapon: Initially, a pair of 8-foot collapsible quarterstaves. These are composed of carbon steel, reinforced via ultra-high-frequency resonant vibration modules that counteract the effects of other similar weapons. Later, he trades the quarterstaves out for a diamond sword single teal-colored (anodized niobium-plated) carbon steel blade with improved resonant technology.

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a random sampling of the Flash of the Tangent Comics through the decades

The Nineties- Flash #1

Readers are introduced to Lia Nelson, also know as Flash, for the first time. The first baby born in space, it was either that or the cosmic rocks or the space radiation storm, but she was born a living being of light, able to move at its speeds and basically do whatever she wants with it. Raised in the spotlight, she still manages to be a rather bubbly teenage girl.

The Aughts- Justice League of America #16, & Superman's Reign #1

Lia becomes stranded in the main DC universe after the events of Infinite Crisis and, and eventually kicks off the twelve issues crossover series Superman's Reign while asking the Justice League to help her get home. She connects well with Barry, and has regularly popped up in Flash family crossover books in the years since.

The Teens- Convergence: Justice League of America #1, & The Flash #52

Lia, along with her teammates in the Secret Six, was one of the heroes plucked from out of time by Brainiac to participate in the City Wars during the Convergence event, facing off against an iteration of the Justice League. Later, she would go back to occasionally popping up to help other Flashes of the multiverse in the pages of Barry's monthly book.

The Twenties- Superman and the Authority #3, & Action Comics #1037

Most recently, Lia was stranded in the main DC universe once again, after the events of Dark Nights: Death Medal tore down and then rebuilt the multiverse. Sporting a new look, reduced powers, and adopting the superhero name Lightray, she is scouted by Superman for his new iteration of The Authority, and joins the team as they venture to Warworld as part of the nearly 30 issue Action Comics epic.

She is joined by her heavy hitting, cybernetically enhanced transmasc he/they partner, O.M.A.C., aka Mac, who also hails from the Tangent universe and insists on venturing anywhere Lia goes, the pair practically bonded at the hip.

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KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor, revealed that it unwittingly hired a North Korean hacker who attempted to load malware into the company's network. KnowBe4 CEO and founder Stu Sjouwerman described the incident in a blog post this week, calling it a cautionary tale that was fortunately detected before causing any major problems.

"First of all: No illegal access was gained, and no data was lost, compromised, or exfiltrated on any KnowBe4 systems," Sjouwerman wrote. “This is not a data breach notification, there was none. See it as an organizational learning moment I am sharing with you. If it can happen to us, it can happen to almost anyone. Don't let it happen to you.”

KnowBe4 said it was looking for a software engineer for its internal IT AI team. The firm hired a person who, it turns out, was from North Korea and was "using a valid but stolen US-based identity" and a photo that was "enhanced" by artificial intelligence. There is now an active FBI investigation amid suspicion that the worker is what KnowBe4's blog post called "an Insider Threat/Nation State Actor."

KnowBe4 operates in 11 countries and is headquartered in Florida. It provides security awareness training, including phishing security tests, to corporate customers. If you occasionally receive a fake phishing email from your employer, you might be working for a company that uses the KnowBe4 service to test its employees' ability to spot scams.

Person Passed Background Check and Video Interviews

KnowBe4 hired the North Korean hacker through its usual process. "We posted the job, received résumés, conducted interviews, performed background checks, verified references, and hired the person. We sent them their Mac workstation, and the moment it was received, it immediately started to load malware," the company said.

Even though the photo provided to HR was fake, the person who was interviewed for the job apparently looked enough like it to pass. KnowBe4's HR team "conducted four video conference based interviews on separate occasions, confirming the individual matched the photo provided on their application," the post said. "Additionally, a background check and all other standard pre-hiring checks were performed and came back clear due to the stolen identity being used. This was a real person using a valid but stolen US-based identity. The picture was AI 'enhanced.'"

The two images at the top of this story are a stock photo and what KnowBe4 says is the AI fake based on the stock photo. The stock photo is on the left, and the AI fake is on the right.

The employee, referred to as "XXXX" in the blog post, was hired as a principal software engineer. The new hire's suspicious activities were flagged by security software, leading KnowBe4's Security Operations Center (SOC) to investigate:

On July 15, 2024, a series of suspicious activities were detected on the user beginning at 9:55 pm EST. When these alerts came in KnowBe4's SOC team reached out to the user to inquire about the anomalous activity and possible cause. XXXX responded to SOC that he was following steps on his router guide to troubleshoot a speed issue and that it may have caused a compromise. The attacker performed various actions to manipulate session history files, transfer potentially harmful files, and execute unauthorized software. He used a Raspberry Pi to download the malware. SOC attempted to get more details from XXXX including getting him on a call. XXXX stated he was unavailable for a call and later became unresponsive. At around 10:20 pm EST SOC contained XXXX's device.

“Fake IT Worker From North Korea”

The SOC analysis indicated that the loading of malware "may have been intentional by the user," and the group "suspected he may be an Insider Threat/Nation State Actor," the blog post said.

"We shared the collected data with our friends at Mandiant, a leading global cybersecurity expert, and the FBI, to corroborate our initial findings. It turns out this was a fake IT worker from North Korea," Sjouwerman wrote.

KnowBe4 said it can't provide much detail because of the active FBI investigation. But the person hired for the job may have logged into the company computer remotely from North Korea, Sjouwerman explained:

How this works is that the fake worker asks to get their workstation sent to an address that is basically an "IT mule laptop farm." They then VPN in from where they really physically are (North Korea or over the border in China) and work the night shift so that they seem to be working in US daytime. The scam is that they are actually doing the work, getting paid well, and give a large amount to North Korea to fund their illegal programs. I don't have to tell you about the severe risk of this. It's good we have new employees in a highly restricted area when they start, and have no access to production systems. Our controls caught it, but that was sure a learning moment that I am happy to share with everyone.

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Venom: Marvel’s Iconic Alien Antihero (A Deep Dive into Marvel’s Iconic Alien Entity)

The Venom symbiote is one of Marvel Comics’ most famous and enduring creations. Known for its chilling appearance, complex personality, and profound impact on Marvel's universe, the symbiote has cemented its place in pop culture as both a villain and an antihero. Its journey spans decades, influencing countless storylines and characters.

Origins of the Venom Symbiote

The Venom symbiote made its first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (1988), written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Todd McFarlane. However, the symbiote itself was introduced earlier, in The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (1984), during the famous Secret Wars crossover event. In this storyline, Spider-Man acquires a black, living suit while on an alien planet. What initially seemed like a technological marvel was soon revealed to be a sentient alien organism.

The idea of the black suit originated from a fan, Randy Schueller, who submitted a design concept to Marvel in the early 1980s. The company purchased the idea for $220, transforming it into one of the most iconic designs in comic book history.

The symbiote comes from the planet Klyntar, where it was created as part of an alien species designed to bond with other beings to form symbiotic relationships. However, unlike its peaceful brethren, Venom developed a darker, more parasitic nature. It desired strong hosts and often corrupted them to feed on their emotions and strength.

The Bond Between Spider-Man and the Symbiote

When Spider-Man first wore the black suit, it enhanced his powers, including strength, speed, and agility, while providing unlimited webbing and a sleek, intimidating look. However, as Peter Parker discovered, the suit was alive and began influencing his behavior. The symbiote amplified his aggression and darker tendencies, creating a rift between the two. Realizing the danger, Peter rejected the symbiote, using the church bells’ soundwaves to separate it from his body—a moment that has been immortalized in both comics and film adaptations.

This rejection deeply scarred the symbiote, fostering a hatred for Spider-Man that would define much of its early stories. Seeking revenge and a new host, the symbiote found Eddie Brock, marking the beginning of Venom’s most famous partnership.

Eddie Brock: The First and Most Iconic Venom

Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist, became the first human to fully bond with the Venom symbiote. United by their shared hatred for Spider-Man, they became the villainous Venom. Unlike Spider-Man, Eddie embraced the symbiote’s influence, granting him immense power and a grotesque appearance characterized by a hulking physique, sharp teeth, and an elongated tongue.

As Venom, Eddie posed a formidable threat to Spider-Man. The symbiote’s bond gave him knowledge of Peter Parker’s identity and powers, allowing Venom to bypass Spider-Man’s spider-sense and exploit his weaknesses. However, Venom’s complex morality distinguished him from other villains. Despite his animosity toward Spider-Man, Venom had a twisted sense of justice, often targeting those he deemed evil or corrupt.

Over time, Venom evolved from a villain to an antihero, protecting innocents while battling inner demons. This transition became a defining trait, making the character more relatable and layered.

The Symbiote’s Many Hosts

The Venom symbiote has bonded with numerous hosts, each bringing unique dynamics to its character. Some of the most significant hosts include:

Peter Parker/Spider-Man The symbiote’s first major host and its most famous rejection. The relationship between Spider-Man and the symbiote established its core themes of temptation and corruption.

Eddie Brock The quintessential Venom, Eddie’s partnership with the symbiote defined much of its character development. Together, they transitioned from villains to antiheroes, embodying themes of redemption and identity.

Mac Gargan (Scorpion) When Eddie temporarily separated from the symbiote, it bonded with Mac Gargan, transforming him into a more monstrous and violent version of Venom. As part of the Dark Avengers, Gargan’s tenure as Venom explored the symbiote’s darker nature.

Flash Thompson A surprising and beloved host, Flash Thompson bonded with the symbiote to become Agent Venom. As a government operative, Agent Venom represented the symbiote’s potential for heroism. This era explored themes of control and redemption, as Flash sought to use the symbiote’s power for good while resisting its darker impulses.

Dylan Brock Eddie Brock’s son, Dylan, inherited the symbiote in recent storylines, offering a fresh perspective on the Venom legacy. His bond with the symbiote explores themes of family, legacy, and responsibility.

Other Hosts The Venom symbiote has also briefly bonded with characters like Wolverine, Deadpool, and even the Hulk, showcasing its adaptability and the diverse ways it influences its hosts.

Abilities and Characteristics of the Venom Symbiote

The Venom symbiote grants its hosts a wide array of powers, many of which enhance or mimic Spider-Man’s abilities. Some of its most notable traits include:

Superhuman Strength and Durability The symbiote significantly enhances the physical attributes of its host, making them capable of feats of incredible strength and endurance.

Web-Slinging and Shape-Shifting Like Spider-Man’s web-shooters, the symbiote can produce organic webbing. It can also morph its appearance, forming weapons, shields, or camouflage.

Regenerative Healing The symbiote can heal its host from injuries, making them more resilient in battle.

Immunity to Spider-Sense A unique feature, the symbiote and its host cannot be detected by Spider-Man’s spider-sense, giving Venom a tactical advantage.

Emotional Influence The symbiote feeds on the emotions of its host, often amplifying their aggression and darker tendencies. This characteristic underscores its parasitic nature.

Independent Sentience While it bonds with hosts, the Venom symbiote retains its own consciousness and desires. This independence creates a dynamic relationship, often fraught with tension and conflict.

The Evolution of Venom in Comics

Venom’s evolution reflects the changing landscape of comic storytelling. Initially introduced as a villain, Venom quickly became an antihero, reflecting the rise of morally ambiguous characters in the late 1980s and 1990s. Stories like Venom: Lethal Protector (1993) marked the character’s transition from Spider-Man’s nemesis to a protagonist in his own right.

In the 2000s and 2010s, Venom’s mythology expanded significantly. Storylines like King in Black (2021) introduced Knull, the god of symbiotes, revealing the symbiote’s cosmic origins. This deepened Venom’s lore, connecting it to broader Marvel narratives.

Venom’s journey has also explored themes of identity, addiction, and redemption. Through its many hosts, the symbiote embodies the struggle between light and darkness, showcasing the potential for both corruption and heroism.

Venom Beyond Comics

Venom’s popularity extends far beyond the pages of comic books. The character has appeared in numerous animated series, video games, and films, each iteration contributing to its legacy.

Animated Series Venom has been a recurring character in Spider-Man’s animated adaptations, from the 1994 series to Ultimate Spider-Man. These appearances introduced the symbiote to new generations of fans.

Video Games Venom has featured in many Spider-Man video games, including Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (2023). These games highlight the symbiote’s versatility and its appeal as both a villain and a playable character.

Live-Action Films Venom made his cinematic debut in Spider-Man 3 (2007), portrayed by Topher Grace. While divisive, this portrayal introduced the symbiote to mainstream audiences. The character was later reimagined in Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), starring Tom Hardy. These films leaned into Venom’s antihero persona, blending humor and action to great success.

Merchandise and Cultural Impact Venom’s iconic design and versatility have made it a staple of Marvel merchandise, from action figures to apparel. The character’s blend of horror and heroism resonates with audiences, making Venom a cultural icon.

Themes and Symbolism

The Venom symbiote symbolizes the duality of human nature—the constant struggle between light and darkness. Its parasitic nature reflects themes of addiction and temptation, while its capacity for heroism showcases the potential for redemption. These themes make Venom a compelling character, capable of evolving with the times while remaining true to its core.

Conclusion

The Venom symbiote is more than just a villain or antihero; it’s a multifaceted character that embodies the complexity of human emotion and morality. From its origins as Spider-Man’s black suit to its transformation into a cosmic entity, the symbiote has

captivated fans for decades. Its ability to adapt to different hosts and narratives ensures its place as one of Marvel’s most enduring creations. As Venom’s story continues to unfold, its legacy as a symbol of power, struggle, and redemption remains as strong as ever.

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nhw greats powersets and trigger events <3 finally making this post bc i keep talking about them and in my head im like yeah everyone knows about min double trigger event everyone knows alphonz dissociative breaker state this is common knowledge wdym!!! and then i remember i have not discussed it At Length in a full post i have only discussed it with ros and mac. throws them at you like a softball

Strider (hero name Bracer)

lived in foster homes for most of his life and aged out of the system. ended up homeless on the streets for a good few years and lived under near constant stress. he triggered when he got followed around the city by a gang of asshole rich kids and got beat the fuck up!! badly!!! he didn’t originally want to be a hero, but virion’s dad found him and asked him to help protect the city with him and flora

mover 2: uses short bursts of super speed/strength to travel short distances, can be used for climbing, jumping, running, etc. bursts of enhanced speed/strength last for a few seconds at most, and needs a few seconds of rest in between each burst

thinker 5: has an innate sense of most enemies' physical vulnerabilities just by looking at them and can deduce the best way to take them down in seconds

striker 3: enhanced reflexes. deflects attacks faster than any human should be able to. uses bursts of speed/strength to deliver harsh hits to weak points. often uses knives, brass knuckles, and other short range weapons to add more punch behind his blows

stranger 5: similar to pd william's “hide in plain sight” ability (or imp from worm's powers). may be seen but not noticed. blends in perfectly with a crowd. no one questions his presence and doesn't realize he's not supposed to be somewhere unless they REALLY think about it. he’s very hard to focus on, especially if the people he's around are focused on other things. he can't always control this power and may occasionally go unnoticed and ignored in his own group until he purposely makes his presence known. could literally stand in front of a villain's face and they would just talk over him unless they stopped to Really Think About It

Grayson (hero name Gauntlet)

second gen cape!! mother was a cauldron cape tinker who specialized in medieval architecture and father was a case 53 cauldron cape hero in new haven. his parents were separated and he often stayed with his mother, who was typically too busy to pay much attention to him. this resulted in him playing around the towers of their castle when he was ten, falling out the window of an unfinished tower, and breaking his ankle. he stayed on the ground alone and screamed for his mother until his voice was hoarse and triggered half an hour after the initial fall. upon triggering, some of his father's physical traits manifested, and he gained small horns, fangs, claws, and a tail

tinker 4: specializes in medieval armor and weapons, can incorporate technology and modern materials into creations for greater protection and damage. makes armor and weapons for alphonz, gus, and strider (and himself ofc). no other powers aside from that but is still quick, light on his feet, and very capable in battle. not to be underestimated!!!

Ram (hero name Bullseye)

he lived in houston texas as a teenager/young adult. he was Really Fucking Stupid in college and drunkenly played russian roulette with a group of close friends. the bullet changed places many times throughout the game as the gun changed hands, and by the time it got to the last of their friends, they thought the bullet was in another chamber and that he'd be safe. ram's friend ended up accidentally shooting himself, and ram triggered immediately!!! solstice and gauntlet traveled to texas at solstice's recommendation and ended up recruiting him

thinker 5: enhanced visual perception. can't help but pay attention to dozens of small details up close, so small things moving and people fidgeting are incredibly distracting and can be very overwhelming. perception is much better used from distances, where he can perceive small details in order to gain information or pick targets. near perfect accuracy when shooting targets from distances up to 30 meters (~100 ft)

tinker 3: proficient with guns. not good at inventing new kinds of guns or making them from scratch, but he can repair and upgrade any kind of existing firearm. immediately proficient in handling/shooting any new firearm he's given

Min (hero name Icewalker)

she lived in a nice city on the east coast called ranz <3 she'd been studying physics and math in college and was walking back to her dorm with her Good Normal Friend peter sqloint when it started to rain, and then the attack happened and everything went to shit!! she triggered when leviathan directly attacked her college and she saw the bodies of her dead classmates, gaining her hydrokinesis powers. tide found her and directed her to a shelter, but the shelter was attacked and destroyed as well, collapsing around her and trapping her legs under the rubble, and she immediately triggered a second time and gained her changer abilities. the greats freed her from the rubble and got her somewhere safe and she decided to move to fauna with them

shaker/blaster 7- hydrokinesis. controls water in a similar way to tide, but can also change the state of the water she controls by freezing or evaporating it at will, allowing for long distance attacks with ice. limited to a radius of 50m (~160ft)

changer 6: can change parts of her body into water, ice, or vapour, but never the vital parts like anything in the head or torso. often uses abilities to summon ice spikes all over her body for protection, change limbs to ice blades to fight, or partially turn into vapour or water to avoid getting hit. often extends her legs into tall spikes of ice and walks around towering over buildings like some horrifying harbinger of icy death <3

Chungus (hero name Barbarian)

okay fuck you his name is gus and chungus is a mean nickname from school. he only lived with his mother and was held back multiple times in school. he was bullied horribly for this!!! he did a lot of sports but being the best wrestler on the team did not save his ass from teenage cruelty. his trigger event happened after gym class one day, when he waited to be alone in the locker room to take a shower, but a group of other students came back in as soon as he was undressed and beat the shit out of him. badly!!! he triggered in the middle of it, and when they decided they were done and left him there, he went home and skipped the rest of the school day. solstice eventually found him and recruited him

Brute/Changer 4-8: similar to lung from worm, in that he gets stronger the longer a fight goes on. goes from being able to lift up a truck to being able to potentially lift an entire building. his body gets bigger than it already is, muscles get stronger, and his skin gets tougher and harder. it doesn't become completely invulnerable, but simple weapons like knives won't break skin. injuries heal at a much faster rate, healing almost less than a second after they're made, and could even reattach dismembered limbs if he's quick enough. killing him late in a fight would likely take decapitation, bisection, or some other form of dismemberment that severs his vital organs from each other, and even then he will be conscious for much longer than a normal person would be before dying

Alphonz (hero name Justice)

he lived in a midwestern city and was a Good Little Catholic Boy <3 then the simurgh attacked on a random sunday while he was in church and he lost his entire family, and he triggered!! he went. a little off the rails, believing his powers came from god, and he threw himself into religion and devoted himself to getting stronger with the intent to rid the world of fear and destruction, with his end goal being to one day fight the simurgh and kill her himself. some of the greats were there for the simurgh attack, and they found him in the remains of his church dissociated as hell and in his breaker state, and stuck with him through the entire quarantine period. while he hasn't been talked down from wanting to kill the simurgh, he has been convinced to take his training slow and focus on bettering the world on a smaller scale in fauna (at least for now)

breaker 8/blaster 5: his body turns into light in his breaker form. the air around him within a 5m (~16ft) radius heats up, and light around him bends and gets sucked towards him like he’s at the centre of a black hole. shapes of light may begin to form around him, throwing off the perception of those looking at him. if he's in his breaker state long enough, he may form wings of light. can touch things in his breaker state, but his touch burns. can also turn into completely intangible beams of light, and can fire superheated rays of light from his hands. becomes emotionally volatile in breaker state, which will lead to him either being very quick to anger and impulsive, or being unresponsive and dissociated. he may involuntarily enter his breaker state if he's afraid, upset, or otherwise distressed. finds it very hard to leave his breaker state!!

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Google Sheets Shortcuts: Boosting Productivity with Efficient Tools

In the world of productivity tools, Google Sheets stands out as one of the most widely used spreadsheet applications. Whether you're managing a budget, analyzing data, or collaborating with a team, Google Sheets offers a variety of features that can make your work more efficient. One of the best ways to enhance your experience with Google Sheets is by mastering Google Sheets shortcuts. These shortcuts can help you save time, improve your workflow, and make your spreadsheet tasks easier to execute. In this article, we will explore a comprehensive guide on Google Sheets shortcuts, offering tips and strategies to maximize your productivity.

What Are Google Sheets Shortcuts?

Google Sheets shortcuts are keyboard commands that allow you to execute specific functions within the application without using your mouse. By learning these shortcuts, you can navigate, format, and manipulate data with ease, making your experience smoother and more efficient. These shortcuts are designed to save time by streamlining tasks, especially when dealing with large datasets.

Using shortcuts can seem intimidating at first, but once you familiarize yourself with them, you'll find that they become second nature. Google Sheets has a variety of shortcuts, from basic navigation commands to more advanced formatting and data manipulation features. Mastering these commands is essential for anyone looking to work faster and smarter.

Many of the shortcuts in Google Sheets are similar to those found in other Google Workspace apps like Google Docs and Google Slides, making it easier for users to transition between tools. However, Google Sheets also offers unique shortcuts that are specifically designed for working with spreadsheets.

Why Should You Use Google Sheets Shortcuts?

The benefits of using Google Sheets shortcuts extend far beyond just saving time. By integrating these shortcuts into your daily workflow, you can achieve the following:

1. Increased Speed and Efficiency

When working on a complex spreadsheet, every second counts. Instead of manually clicking through menus or dragging and dropping cells, shortcuts allow you to execute commands with a simple keystroke. This can significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks.

2. Improved Focus

Navigating with your mouse can often interrupt your flow, especially when you need to switch between different sections of a large spreadsheet. Shortcuts keep your hands on the keyboard, allowing you to focus on the task at hand without distractions.

3. Boosted Productivity

The more shortcuts you learn, the quicker you'll be able to accomplish tasks. Whether you're entering data, formatting cells, or applying functions, shortcuts enable you to complete tasks in a fraction of the time.

4. Enhanced Collaboration

In collaborative work environments, efficiency is crucial. By using Google Sheets shortcuts, you can keep up with fast-paced team activities, making sure that everyone stays on track and productive.

Essential Google Sheets Shortcuts for Everyday Use

Whether you're new to Google Sheets or have been using it for years, there are several shortcuts that every user should know. These essential Google Sheets shortcuts will help you with basic functions, such as navigating your sheet, selecting cells, and formatting content. Let's dive into these fundamental keyboard shortcuts:

1. Navigation Shortcuts

Navigating through your spreadsheet is one of the most common tasks you'll perform in Google Sheets. Below is a list of the most helpful shortcuts for moving around your sheet:

Move to the next cell: Tab

Move to the previous cell: Shift + Tab

Move to the beginning of the row: Home

Move to the beginning of the sheet: Ctrl + Home (Windows) / Command + Home (Mac)

Move to the last cell with data: Ctrl + Arrow Key (Windows) / Command + Arrow Key (Mac)

Jump to the top of the sheet: Ctrl + Up Arrow (Windows) / Command + Up Arrow (Mac)

Jump to the bottom of the sheet: Ctrl + Down Arrow (Windows) / Command + Down Arrow (Mac)

These navigation shortcuts can save you a lot of time when you're dealing with large datasets or when you're trying to quickly locate a specific cell.

2. Selection Shortcuts

Selecting cells, rows, or columns is another task you'll do frequently in Google Sheets. The following shortcuts will help you make precise selections quickly:

Select an entire row: Shift + Space

Select an entire column: Ctrl + Space (Windows) / Command + Space (Mac)

Select a range of cells: Hold Shift, then use the Arrow Keys to extend the selection.

Select all cells: Ctrl + A (Windows) / Command + A (Mac)

Using these shortcuts will enable you to quickly highlight areas of your spreadsheet, making tasks like data manipulation and formatting much faster.

Advanced Google Sheets Shortcuts for Power Users

While basic Google Sheets shortcuts are essential for day-to-day tasks, advanced users can take advantage of more specialized shortcuts to streamline their workflow. These commands are designed for users who want to go beyond the basics and truly optimize their experience in Google Sheets. For more advanced techniques and automation, check out the Google Sheets Scripting Guide.

1. Editing and Formatting Shortcuts

Editing and formatting your data quickly is key to working efficiently in Google Sheets. The following shortcuts allow you to perform various editing tasks without taking your hands off the keyboard:

Bold text: Ctrl + B (Windows) / Command + B (Mac)

Italicize text: Ctrl + I (Windows) / Command + I (Mac)

Underline text: Ctrl + U (Windows) / Command + U (Mac)

Open the format menu: Alt + Shift + F (Windows) / Option + Shift + F (Mac)

Open the data menu: Alt + Shift + D (Windows) / Option + Shift + D (Mac)

2. Data Manipulation Shortcuts

Manipulating and managing data efficiently is one of the greatest advantages of Google Sheets shortcuts. These commands will help you perform data operations faster:

Undo an action: Ctrl + Z (Windows) / Command + Z (Mac)

Redo an action: Ctrl + Y (Windows) / Command + Y (Mac)

Insert a new row: Alt + Shift + I, then press R

Insert a new column: Alt + Shift + I, then press C

Delete a row: Alt + E, then press D

Delete a column: Alt + E, then press K

Mastering these shortcuts allows you to handle large datasets with more control and precision, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Customizing Google Sheets Shortcuts for Personal Use

While the default Google Sheets shortcuts are quite helpful, you might want to create a custom set of shortcuts that align better with your workflow. Fortunately, Google Sheets allows you to customize certain keyboard shortcuts, helping you tailor the tool to your specific needs. For more tips and tutorials, check out over blog.

To customize Google Sheets shortcuts, follow these steps:

Go to the Google Sheets Settings: Open Google Sheets and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.

Select "Keyboard shortcuts": This will open a menu where you can view and modify your existing shortcuts.

Edit your shortcuts: You can change the key combinations for specific commands or add new ones to suit your needs.

Customizing your shortcuts can be particularly useful for users who perform repetitive tasks or need to execute specific commands more frequently. By adjusting the shortcuts to match your workflow, you can enhance your productivity even further.

Google Sheets Shortcuts for Collaboration

Collaboration is one of the core features of Google Sheets, and mastering Google Sheets shortcuts can significantly improve your ability to work with teams. Whether you're adding comments, sharing the sheet, or assigning tasks, these shortcuts will help streamline your collaborative efforts.

1. Commenting and Reviewing

In team environments, adding comments and reviewing content quickly is essential. These shortcuts will help you add comments or switch between them:

Insert a comment: Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows) / Command + Option + M (Mac)

Open the comments thread: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A (Windows) / Command + Option + Shift + A (Mac)

2. Sharing and Collaborating

When you need to share or collaborate on a Google Sheet with others, the following shortcuts come in handy:

Open the sharing settings: Ctrl + Shift + S (Windows) / Command + Shift + S (Mac)

Share the sheet with others: Ctrl + Shift + E (Windows) / Command + Shift + E (Mac)

These shortcuts allow you to engage in real-time collaboration, making it easier to share your work with others and communicate effectively.

Conclusion: Mastering Google Sheets Shortcuts for Maximum Efficiency

In conclusion, mastering Google Sheets shortcuts is an essential step in improving your productivity and efficiency. By learning both basic and advanced shortcuts, you can navigate your sheets faster, manipulate data more efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly with others. Whether you're a beginner or a power user, these shortcuts will help you make the most out of your Google Sheets experience. For more tips and resources, visit at http://workflows.gsheetmaster.com/.

Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you use these shortcuts, the more natural they will become, allowing you to focus on the tasks that matter most. Stay updated with the latest in Google Sheets through the GSheetMasters blog. Explore tips, tutorials, best practices, and expert insights to enhance your spreadsheet skills and productivity.

1. What are Google Sheets shortcuts?

Google Sheets shortcuts are keyboard commands that allow you to execute specific functions within the spreadsheet application without using your mouse. These shortcuts help streamline tasks, such as navigating cells, formatting data, and manipulating content, enabling faster and more efficient work.

2. How can I learn Google Sheets shortcuts?

To learn Google Sheets shortcuts, you can start by exploring the built-in shortcuts that Google Sheets offers. You can access a list of these shortcuts by pressing Ctrl + / (Windows) or Command + / (Mac). There are also many tutorials, guides, and blogs available online that provide comprehensive lists and tips for mastering these shortcuts.

3. Can I customize Google Sheets shortcuts?

Yes, Google Sheets allows you to customize some of the shortcuts to better suit your needs. You can modify existing shortcuts and add your own by going to the Keyboard shortcuts section in the settings. This can help you create a workflow that is more tailored to your personal preferences.

4. What is the most useful Google Sheets shortcut for data navigation?

One of the most useful Google Sheets shortcuts for navigation is Ctrl + Arrow Keys (Windows) or Command + Arrow Keys (Mac). This shortcut allows you to quickly jump to the last cell in the direction of the arrow, making it easier to navigate large datasets without scrolling.

5. Are there shortcuts to help with formatting in Google Sheets?

Yes, Google Sheets offers several formatting-related shortcuts. Some common ones include:

Ctrl + B (Windows) / Command + B (Mac) to bold text

Ctrl + I (Windows) / Command + I (Mac) to italicize text

Ctrl + U (Windows) / Command + U (Mac) to underline text

These shortcuts help you format your spreadsheet content quickly, without needing to use the toolbar.

6. How do I select an entire row or column using shortcuts?

To select an entire row, press Shift + Space. To select an entire column, press Ctrl + Space (Windows) or Command + Space (Mac). These shortcuts allow you to select large sections of your sheet in just one keystroke, saving you time when working with extensive data.

7. Can I undo or redo changes in Google Sheets using shortcuts?

Yes, you can easily undo and redo changes in Google Sheets using shortcuts. The shortcut Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Command + Z (Mac) undoes the last action, while Ctrl + Y (Windows) or Command + Y (Mac) redoes it. These commands help you quickly correct mistakes or redo actions without navigating through the menus.

8. What is the shortcut to insert a new row or column in Google Sheets?

To insert a new row in Google Sheets, press Alt + Shift + I, then R. For a new column, press Alt + Shift + I, then C. These shortcuts allow you to add rows and columns quickly without needing to use the context menu.

9. How do I open the sharing settings in Google Sheets using a shortcut?

To open the sharing settings in Google Sheets, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S (Windows) or Command + Shift + S (Mac). This allows you to quickly access the sharing options and manage permissions for your spreadsheet.

10. Are there any shortcuts for working with comments in Google Sheets?

Yes, Google Sheets has shortcuts for adding and navigating comments. To insert a comment, use the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows) or Command + Option + M (Mac). To open the comments thread, use Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A (Windows) or Command + Option + Shift + A (Mac). These shortcuts make it easy to collaborate and communicate with team members in real time.

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Apple M4 Powers Up the iMac: Blazing Speed for Creatives

Apple M4 iMac Predictions

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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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Fanservant: Laeg Mac Riangabra (Rider)

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Laeg Mac Riangabra

Class: Rider/ “Grand Buddy”

Title: The King of Charioteers 

Gender: Male

Source: Irish Mythology (Ulster Cycle)

Region: Europe (Ireland)

Alignment: Neutral Good

Height: 186cm

Weight 70kg

Natural Enemy: Enkidu

Parameters

Strength: C+

Endurance: B

Agility: C

Mana: D

Noble Phantasm: B

Luck: E (By Association)

Class Skills

Riding A++

The most renowned Charioteer in Irish Mythology - he can operate any kind of vehicle or creature, including dragon kind. 

Magic Resistance B+

While Laeg's magic resistance is not as "effective" in regards to canceling spells outright (in that respect, he only has Rank C Magic Resistance) but he possesses a borderline sixth sense for detecting magic and magecraft, and that talent allows him to avoid magic and magecraft incredibly easily.

Personal Skills

King of Charioteers A+

The idea that Laeg was the greatest charioteer in Irish legend. It allows him to perform all the functions of a charioteer perfectly. While this primarily takes the form of an exponential increase to his riding skill (he’s treated as having two “Riding A++” skills that multiply with each other) it also enables him to effectively store weapons and instantly gain a lay of the land.

Hero’s Sidekick B

The ability to effortlessly work alongside a Hero. When forming a partnership with another heroic spirit (or even a mortal being worthy of the title “hero”), Laeg gains the ability to perfectly synchronize with them. He will not be able to fight alongside them as a “partner” but he will be able to support and fight around them flawlessly. Laeg would even become able to ferry around a rampage Berserker in his chariot with ease.

Incitement (Taunting Words) C

A skill that typically serves to incite the masses with words. In Laeg’s hands, it becomes a skill that targets a specific individual, mocking them until they get worked up enough to put their all into something. This skill works best on individuals Laeg has partnered with through [Hero’s Sidekick].

Noble Phantasms

Búainid Carbat: Circuit of VictoryRank: B

Classification: Anti-Army

The scythed chariot of Cú Chulainn, pulled by the horses Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend, and driven by the King of Charioteers Laeg Mac Riangabra. A Noble Phantasm quite similar in function to [Trioas Tragodia: Tempestuous Storm Chariot] where it gains speed and power the longer it is deployed. By announcing the true name of this Noble Phantasm, Laeg can deploy a second ability of the Noble Phantasm, the “circuit of victory” - derived from the three charges Cú Chulainn and Laeg made against the Connacht army in retribution for the Boy Troop of Ulster, and the three charges Liath Macha against the conspiracy to kill Cú Chulainn after being fatally wounded.

Once activated, a “route” is selected, and Laeg must circle this route three times. Within this route, [Búainid Carbat] becomes “unstoppable”, gaining increased speed, power, and destructive ability. Not even destroying the land [Búainid Carbat] is traveling on will interrupt this rampage. During this rampage, Laeg gains the equivalent of an A-Rank [Battle Continuation] (although if he is fatally wounded during his ride, he’ll immediately die following its completion). The most effective way to stop the Circuit of Victory is to force its end by facing Laeg head on and destroying the chariot. Good luck.

Like many things about Laeg, his Noble Phantasm is stronger when partnered with another hero. If Laeg uses [Búainid Carbat] while partnered with a “hero” via [Hero’s Sidekick], the skillset of the Hero partnered with Laeg will be enhanced by Circuit of Victory’s effects, gaining all the benefits he does, as well as “custom” buffs to allow them to take the stage.

This Noble Phantasm will instantly fail if used against any Cú Chulainn aside from Cú Chulainn (Alter), as Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend will refuse to attack him.

Personality

Laid-back and brimming with dry humor, Laeg is a man content to let others take the spotlight. He is, in essence, a “sidekick”, someone who is more comfortable in a supporting role, yet not taking a backseat entirely. If the role of a healer is to support a hero from the backline, Laeg is best suited to supporting a hero from right at their side.

While laid-back in attitude, in nature, Laeg is as bloodthirsty and proud as his best friend. He takes his role as a charioteer, and in particular, the best of the best of them, very seriously. Given someone to fight alongside, Laeg will never turn down the opportunity for a fight, and he will never turn down an opportunity to show off.

Laeg’s penchant sarcasm and dry-wit comes from his perception of himself as the smartest person in the room at any given time. Whether this perception is actually true depends wildly on who he’s surrounded by at the moment.

Motive and Attitude towards Master

Laeg’s motive for fighting is more or less to “show off”. He doesn’t have any real desire for the Holy Grail, just so long as he gets to show off his talent with charioteering. This can potentially cause friction with his master, as he’s fundamentally more focused on demonstrating his skill than actually winning, but thanks to Laeg’s laid-back nature and preference for playing “second-fiddle”, he can work with most master’s easily enough.

That being said, he’s not afraid to turn his wit on his master.

“Come on Master, you summoned a charioteer -- a sidekick. If you were really trying your damnedest to win, you would have just summoned Cúcuc, right? Exactly. So just hold on tight and let me take you for a ride!”

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Rejected Brindle

They'd never done it before. Even though they were Cúcuc's horses, they felt like mine. So when Liath Macha refused to allow himself to be harnessed that day...something felt wrong. But Cúcuc got ‘em harnessed and I ignored it. Willfully. Everyone knew why Liath Macha was refusing to be harnessed, everyone was trying to keep Cúcuc from riding out that day. Well, everyone except me. Does that make me a bad friend? To see the writing on the walls, to know why everyone was trying to restrain Cúcuc that day, and to ignore it all? To treat it as if it'd be just another day, another ride, another battle? I'd say it wouldn't, but I'm a biased party. But sometimes, when it's late at night, and my gut hurts, even though there's no possible way it could still be wounded...I'm happy to have driven Cúcuc out that final time. I'm happy it was at least able to start as just another ride for us. 

Historical Depiction

Cú Chulainn’s charioteer, and best friend (there is a man with horny skin who would contest this assertion). The greatest charioteer in Irish Mythology, earning the title of “King of Charioteers”. He accompanied the Hound of Ulster on practically all of his adventures, with the only one he was not involved with in some way being the Hound’s training at Dun Scaith. Once Cú Chulainn returned home and they officially became partners, however, they were a practically inseparable duo. Be it retrieving Emer from her father’s lands, traveling to the realm of Fand to fight her enemies, battling Queen Medb during the Tain Bo Cúailnge, or even his final battle, Laeg was always at his friend’s side.

During Cú Chulainn’s final battle, Laeg was speared by the first spear thrown by Lugaid Mac Cú Roi, which would prove to be a fatal blow for the King of Charioteers. Although Cú Chulainn attempted to order Laeg back to Ulster, Laeg remained to watch the rest of the battle. After Cú Chulainn tied himself to a standing stone for his final stand, he caught sight of Laeg and made one final plea to his friend to return to Ulster, if only to tell Emer of the news. Laeg reluctantly agreed, arriving back at Ulster to deliver the news, and pointing Conall Cernach in the direction of the battle, before finally passing away.

Relationships

Cú Chulainn - Laeg’s best friend and partner. In spite of his familiarity with Cú Chulainn, Laeg mocks him relentlessly, their banter being filled with good natured ribbing and put-downs. Faultlessly loyal to Cú Chulainn, Laeg stood by his friend until the very end, even until his death. Truly, they could be said to be the personification of “Ride or Die” (or, for these two, maybe it would be more accurate to say “Ride and Die”).

Cú Chulainn (Alter) - Although Cú Chulainn Alter is not the Cú Chulainn Laeg knows, Laeg has decided that he is Cú Chulainn nonetheless, and shall not be spared Laeg’s barbed tongue. It is not an uncommon sight to find Cú Chulainn Alter enduring comments about “trying a little too hard” and grumbling empty threats of violence in return.

Queen Medb - Laeg holds no ill-will towards Medb for organizing the conspiracy that led to his death, but he will never forgive for getting Liath Macha killed in the process.Achilles- A hero Laeg notes as being incredibly similar to Cú Chulainn, Laeg is often spotted hanging out with the Hero of the Trojan War in his off time.

Art of Cu and Laeg

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Demystifying Digital Images and Video: Formats, Tools, Copyright, and More.

Introduction

In today's digital age, images and videos have become an integral part of our daily lives. From personal photographs shared on social media to professional content uploaded on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, understanding the intricacies of image and video file formats, codecs, and manipulation tools is essential. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these digital elements, focusing on the definitions of common file types, export settings for popular broadcasting platforms, image manipulation tools, and the critical aspects of image copyright.

Definitions of Commonly Used Image and Web Video Formats, Wrappers, and Codecs

Image Formats:

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): JPEG is the most widely used image format for photographs and digital images. It uses lossy compression, which reduces file size while maintaining reasonable image quality.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics): PNG is preferred for images with transparent backgrounds or crisp, high-quality graphics. Unlike JPEG, it uses lossless compression.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format): GIFs are a popular choice for short, looping animations and simple graphics. They use lossless compression and support transparency.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format): TIFF is a versatile format commonly used in professional photography and graphic design. It supports lossless compression and maintains high image quality.

BMP (Bitmap): BMP is a Windows-native format known for its lack of compression. It results in large file sizes but retains image quality.

Video Formats and Codecs:

MP4 (MPEG-4): MP4 is a widely supported video format that uses the H.264 codec. It offers a balance between quality and file size, making it ideal for streaming and sharing on the web.

AVI (Audio Video Interleave): AVI is an older format that supports various codecs. It is not as efficient as MP4 in terms of compression and is used less frequently nowadays.

MOV (QuickTime Movie): MOV is a format developed by Apple and is popular among Mac users. It can use various codecs, such as H.264 and ProRes, for high-quality video.

MKV (Matroska): MKV is an open-source container format that can contain videos with a variety of codecs, making it highly customizable.

Export Settings for Popular Broadcast Platforms

When it comes to sharing images and videos on popular broadcasting platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, selecting the right export settings is crucial for optimal quality and compatibility.

YouTube: For video content on YouTube, the recommended format is MP4 with H.264 video codec and AAC audio codec. The ideal resolution is 1080p (1920x1080) or 4K (3840x2160) for higher quality. These settings balance quality and compatibility across devices.

Twitch: Twitch also prefers the MP4 format with H.264 video and AAC audio codecs. A resolution of 720p (1280x720) or 1080p is recommended, depending on the viewer's internet speed and quality preferences.

Facebook: Facebook accepts a wide range of video formats, including MP4 and MOV. However, MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio codecs is a reliable choice. The resolution should be adapted to the target audience and device capabilities.

Commonly Used Image Manipulation Tools and Techniques

Image manipulation tools are essential for enhancing and editing images. Here are some commonly used tools and techniques, along with their purposes:

Adobe Photoshop: Photoshop is a versatile image editing software that can be used for tasks like retouching, color correction, and compositing.

Adobe Lightroom: Lightroom is perfect for photo organization and enhancement, with features like exposure adjustment, color grading, and batch processing.

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop, offering similar features for image editing and manipulation.

Canva: Canva is a user-friendly online tool for creating graphics and social media content. It simplifies design tasks for non-designers.

Cropping and Resizing: These techniques are fundamental for adjusting image dimensions and removing unwanted parts of an image.

Image Copyright Essentials

Artists and content creators must be aware of copyright laws to protect their intellectual property. Key copyright essentials include:

Ownership: Creators automatically own the copyright to their work upon creation, but registration provides additional legal protection.

Fair Use: Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like criticism, commentary, news reporting, and education.

Licensing: Creators can license their work under specific terms, such as Creative Commons licenses, allowing others to use their work while respecting their rights.

Public Domain: Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and can be used freely.

DMCA Takedowns: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) enables copyright owners to request the removal of infringing content from online platforms.

Attribution: When using copyrighted material, proper attribution is often required to credit the creator.

Conclusion

Understanding digital image and video formats, codecs, export settings, image manipulation tools, and copyright essentials is essential for content creators, whether amateur or professional. By adhering to best practices and legal guidelines, creators can ensure their work is of high quality, reaches the right audience, and is protected from unauthorized use. Whether you're a budding photographer, a vlogger, or a graphic designer, the knowledge presented in this blog post can serve as a valuable resource to navigate the digital content landscape successfully.

References

Reference list

Arts Law Centre of Australia 2010, Copyright - Arts Law Centre of Australia, Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Attorney-General's Department 2022, Copyright basics, Attorney-General’s Department.

Image Manipulation: The What, How, and Why 2021, Clipping Path Campus.

Image Processing: Techniques, Types, & Applications [2022] n.d., www.v7labs.com.

Video File Formats, Codecs, and Containers Explained | TechSmith 2018, Welcome to the TechSmith Blog.

By: Juan Gutierrez.

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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.

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Swift for iOS App Development

Introduction

Swift is multi-paradigm, a general-purpose programming language that was developed by Apple Inc. for its different operating systems like iOS, tvOS, macOS, watch OS. It supports Linux, Darwin, free BSD like multiple OS, It is a static and strongly typed discipline. Swift is designed to work along with Apple’s Cocoa framework and Objective C library to work in Apple products. Extension filename for the swift files is .swift to support core components from Objective C.

Through many core concepts, Apple supports Swift is associated with Objective-C, dynamic dispatch, late binding, extensible programming to catch software bugs. Swift has features addressing some common programming errors like null pointer dereferencing and provides easier syntax to avoid the pyramid of doom. Swift supports types, structures, and classes, where Apple promotes in programming paradigms as protocol-oriented programming.

Benefits of Swift Programming Language

1. Open-Source Community

Swift is an open-source as well as a developer-friendly programming language. The developers for iPhone applications can explore, enhance Swift language, contribute to bug fixes, add new features and platforms, and so much. In Swift, an open-source, made with a strong community of developers.

2. Readability for Easy Code

Swift programming language is easiest to read and write. It uses simple syntax for the iPhone App Development language. Swift is similar to Objective C. You have to write so few lines of code compared to Objective C using simple and clean syntax throughout the code. In Objective C, it is necessary to add semicolons at the end of the parenthesis for conditional statements due to getting errors while compiling. But in Swift, these are not required. This has made Swift more simple and clean and user friendly as compared to C/C++. Hence, almost all language programmers can easily grasp with Swift and develop iOS applications.

3. Slower compilation speed

Compilation speed is much slower in Swift projects. As Swift is a more complex language and more feature-rich, it is harder to ensure that everything is exact. Each time, this costs time and money. Swift programming language is approximately 2.6x faster than Objective C. Swift is super-fast for iPhone application development.

4. Less Error-Prone

Null value as nil pointers is handled in different ways in Objective-C. Whenever you call a method with a nil pointer variable, nothing returns. But, it becomes the source of a huge list of bugs that the developer is unaware of and brings his efficiencies to the zero level. But, this is not the case with the Swift programming language. While defining the method, the iPhone app developer can define whether the value exists or it is nil (null). So, if the developer has mistakenly taken nil optional value, Swift triggers the runtime crash. This crash forces the iPhone app developer to resolve the bug right away and remains on the line of code with the nil pointer’s optional value. Hence, Swift is strict for iPhone app developers to develop bug and exception-free apps.

5. Multiple Devices Support

Swift is a programming language that supports iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac devices that are developed by Apple. Swift is not just limited to, support Apple devices, but Linux and Windows devices as well. In fact, about its new upcoming operating system, So, Swift is not going to just limit it to Apple devices. Across the technology world, it will support multiple devices.

6. Dynamic Libraries Support

Dynamic libraries are executable for code that can be linked to an app. This feature allows links against the latest versions of the Swift language. Dynamic libraries are directly uploaded to the memory on the initial size of the app and ultimately increasing app performance.

7. “Playgrounds” Backed

Playgrounds enable programmers to test out a new algorithm without having to create a complete app. Apple has added code execution to Playgrounds to help programmers create a group of code or write an algorithm while receiving feedback. With the help of data visualizations, this feedback loop can improve the speed at which code can be written. To make app development easier and more approachable necessary to do Playgrounds and Swift together for Apple’s efforts.

8. High-Level Performance

Swift is 3.4X quicker than Objective C. Also, the code execution is quicker than Objective C. Swift supports dynamic libraries and multiple devices that improve the speed through which the apps are developed and updated. This ultimately improves the performance of the Swift apps to a great extent.

The Benefit of Swift over Objective C:

1. Swift is the latest programming language that is developed by Apple and can be run on various cross-platform operating systems such as Linux, Darwin, Free BSD, etc. whereas Objective C is a general-purpose object-oriented programming language used by Apple in its operating systems and APIs Cocoa, etc.

2. Swift has safe programming patterns, the syntax in Objective C, complete access to Cocoa frameworks whereas Objective C also supports the same features as C++ except for STL and includes foundational frameworks.

3.Swift has object-oriented and procedural features in its language and in-built functionalities in its library whereas Objective C has different data types, tokens to recognize the identifiers, declarations, and assignments and pre-processor to define constants.

4.Swift supports different operators such as Arithmetic Operators, Logical Operators, Bitwise Operators, Relational Operators, Assignment Operators, Range Operators, and Miscellaneous Operators whereas Objective C also supports the same operators except for range and pre-processors which are not the part of the compilation process.

5.Swift supports Dictionaries, Functions, Closures, Enumerations, Structures, etc. whereas Objective C supports Posing, Extensions, dynamic binding, Protocols, Composite Objects, Memory Management, and Enumerations.

6.Swift supports optional chaining, typecasting, generics, protocols, subscripts, etc., whereas Objective C allows dynamic dispatch, auto-generation of accessors to access member variables and properties, and allows a method and a name to share the same identifier.

7.In Swift, calling a method will be decided at compile time and is similar to object-oriented programming whereas in Objective C, calling a method will be decided at runtime.

8.In Swift, errors can be handled using protocols to avoid the unexpected flow of program control whereas Objective C has nil which can be safely handled in a powerful way by safely sending messages to nil objects.

9.In Swift, operator overloading is supported and is global in terms of scope and simplicity whereas Objective C does not support default parameters but can be implemented by multiple methods manipulation and also does not support private members.

10.In Swift, Arc (Automatic Reference Counting) is the feature that handles the garbage collection where emptied memory is allocated to the required processes whereas Objective C does not support stack-based memory objects and allocating memory in Objective C is very expensive and it plays a key role in writing successful programs for the delivery of efficient applications.

11.In Swift, class objects are declared as general object-oriented programming languages whereas Objective C has an embedded object inside an object, by means a private declare object will be embedded into the main object along with some primitive methods.

12.In Swift, advanced operators exist to handle the manipulation of the complex value whereas Objective C has a fast enumeration feature where collections are core components of this feature.

Advantages:

1. Swift is open-sourced and easy to learn. 2. Swift is fast, safe, and expressive. 3. Swift is approachable and familiar like C and C++ code can be added by Swift programmers into Swift applications. 4. Swift is the future of Apple’s development. 5. Swift is enterprise-ready.

Disadvantages:

1. The language is still quite young and the talent pool is limited. 2. Swift is considered a “moving target” as it is a new language and the numbers of swift programmers are few. 3. Poor interoperability with third-party tools and IDEs. 4. Lack of support for earlier iOS versions.

Conclusion

The Swift programming language seems to be the future of developing high-performing and it is also a secured app. And, this is the reason it is being adopted by Apple’s competitors as well. Looking at the benefits Swift offers, sooner it will reach the top of the app development charts.

There are several factors during every time organizations start a new mobile project to take into account, whether decided to use Swift or Objective-C for development. Selecting the most appropriate language depends on the project and team context preference for a particular programming language. Swift takes a lot of useful components from Objective-C for allowing developers to write safer, more reliable code. It is a leading programming language for creating engaging and also a user-friendly mobile app.

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Now, the Final Smash Peridot's appearance changes to their season one appearance and goes to the very left of the screen, screaming "DIEDIEDIEDIEDIEDIEDIEDIE!" As they shoot a bunch of large lasers across the screen

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About this item

BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Speeds: Archer BE550 features Multi-Link Operation, Multi-RUs, 4K-QAM, and 320 MHz channels, providing blazing-fast speeds of 5760 Mbps (6 GHz band), 2880 Mbps (5 GHz band), and 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz band).

Unmatched Performance for Streaming and Gaming: Ensures seamless 4K/8K streaming, engaging AR/VR gaming, and ultra-fast downloads for an optimal user experience.

Extend Your Coverage with EasyMesh: Add EasyMesh-compatible routers, range extenders, and wireless powerline adapters to form a seamless whole-home network that eliminates dead zones while reducing signal drops and lag when moving throughout your home.

Full 2.5G WAN & LAN Ports for Future-Proof Networking: Archer BE550 is equipped with one 2.5G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports, enabling peak device performance and offering an ideal solution for future-proofing your home network.

Enhanced Experience with Premium Components: Our proprietary Wi-Fi optimization technology, combined with six strategically positioned antennas and Beamforming, ensures higher capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and reduced interference.

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Product information

Features & Specs

Other Special Features of the Product QoS, Guest Mode, Access Point Mode, WPS, Remote Access

Frequency Band Class Tri-Band

Compatible Devices Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smart Television, Smartphone

Frequency 6 GHz

Antenna Location Home, Gaming

Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi (802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11be), Ethernet, USB

Antenna Type Internal

Operating System IOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS

Security Protocol WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Number of Ports 6

Control Method App

Data Transfer Rate 9300 Megabits Per Second

LAN Port Bandwidth 2.5 Gbps

Voltage 12 Volts

Controller Type App Control, Push Button

Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate 5760 Megabits Per Second

Number of Antennas 6

Coverage Up to 2000 square feet

Is Modem Compatible Yes

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Item details

Brand TP-Link

Model Name Archer BE550

Built-In Media Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide, Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550

Model Number Archer BE550

UPC 840030708367

Global Trade Identification Number 00840030708367

Manufacturer TP-Link

Customer Reviews 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,984) 4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #20 in Computer Routers

ASIN B0CJSNSVMR

Item Height 7.99 inches

Warranty Description 2 year manufacturer

Measurements

Item Weight 2.5 Pounds

Item Dimensions L x W x H 9.12"L x 2.99"W x 7.99"H

Additional details

Color Black

Warranty & Support

Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor. Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

💰 So… Is It Worth the Money?

Absolutely. For under $250, the Archer BE550 gives you:

Future-proof tech

Excellent speeds across all bands

Full multi-gig wired ports

Reliable coverage

Effortless setup

And a clean modern look

Compared to the $400+ premium routers out there, this one hits the sweet spot between price and performance. Unless you absolutely need 10G or enterprise-level features, the BE550 will do everything you need—and then some.

🧭 Final Verdict

👉 Bottom Line:

If you're ready to future-proof your home network, the TP-Link Archer BE550 is a no-brainer. It’s fast, reliable, sleek, and surprisingly affordable for a Wi-Fi 7 router.

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