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⚡️How would our society change with the widespread implementation of FFGs (Fuel-Free Generators)?

🔥🌪🌊 Imagine a city after a tornado, storm, or hailstorm the size of tennis balls that disrupts electrical communications, leaving no electricity, internet, or cellular service.

🕙 People frantically search for lost family members, friends, and colleagues. Time is running. Some are trapped under rubble or stranded on countryside roads with broken-down vehicles themselves.

❓How challenging does this situation appear without electricity and communication? Now, consider the scenario during winter, often when calamities strike, and frequently at night. What are the chances of rescuing those affected?

‼️And how would these scenarios change with FFGs? The situation would be vastly different, and many more people would survive. We desperately need FFG's as we go through this cataclysmic cycle.

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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Review

The hype for this device is warranted. That said, some of the features are incomplete, or "coming soon." There's a lot of really great reviews of the device that talk specifications. In short, the specs are great. This review is going to about how the device fits into my own use case, and the features that mattered to me most.

Yep. I'm going to make it all about me.

Text Entry

Being able to use two screens in landscape, one above the other, or side by side in portrait mode is a show stopper. It's really difficult to have that set up, and have it fit comfortably in your daily carry bag. Being able to set a document window to cascade between both screens in stacked landscape mode is done by tapping five fingers on the screen. It's so good.

Also, it comes with a Mystery Triangle. No idea what it's for, but it is magnetic and has instructions on it for assembly. I found at least one thing it can do, but probably isn't intended for.

Pen holder?

Pictured below: 65w Charger, Lenovo 2-channel quiet Bluetooth mouse, keyboard accessory, stylus, and Mystery Triangle.

The Bluetooth keyboard accessory is excellent. Best of all, the keyboard is included. Literally, the best travel sized/weight Bluetooth Keyboard accessory I've seen is just quietly bundled with the Lenovo 9i.

Key travel, latency (I type very fast if I want to), and feedback are great. I know the device is designed to take pen input, but I love making text with it. They way the keyboard rolls up into the stand to protect the keys from havoc while traveling in my bag is really nice. A lot of thought went into the accessories for the Yoga Book 9i.

The effort paid off.

Pen Entry

You make some sacrifices here, but I'm not convinced it is Lenovo's fault. Being able to draw on the deck display while using the lid display to view your reference material is awesome. Pen input is pretty good, but I'm still wrestling with getting tilt and other functionality to work as I'd prefer. It doesn't seem to matter which application I use, there is a little jitter.

The device will take pen input on both screens simultaneously but that experience is heavily dependent on the applications, and what pen protocol they are using. Overall I'll be doing my finishing work at 300 dpi at home on my Thinkpad with a Wacom Cintiq. Will I do front end digital art, pixel art, and sketching on my Yoga Book 9i?

For sure.

It's an 8.5 stars drawing experience that feels like a 10 because the displays are both OLED, and vary closely matched in both color and brightness. I haven't applied any film to the deck, but the included stylus has pretty good resistance without it. My other favorite stylus works great, too.

User Experience

Microsoft's software products have been in steady decline for over a decade. I didn't think Microsoft had anything left to ruin after Windows 10, but they broke new ground with Windows 11. User experience isn't anywhere on Microsoft's list of priorities these days, and anything Windows 11 does well feels accidental.

Fortunately, Lenovo goes all out to smooth things over wherever they can. They have software running that helps curate the experience for the user. In some cases it does better than put lipstick on the pig that is Windows 11. With screen gestures and touch input particularly, I forget the pig exists.

There are many "coming soon" features that promise to make the experience great, utilizing both displays for function and neat visual aesthetics. If Lenovo does all they've promised with regard to features, the user experience would go from good, to great.

The bad news is that the display scaling is kinda stuck at 200%. You can change it, but you have to change it for each display, every time you log in. When you turn your computer on in the morning to get started working, you'll be changing the scaling, if you don't like it at 200%

For me, the 200% scaling is perfect, and I imagine it will be a for a lot of people. If that is not ideal, it becomes an arduous daily chore to open the display settings, and change the scaling to the desired amount. It is likely that Lenovo will fix this with an update.

If you're having this issue, head to Lenovo's Forums and hit this post. It has some work arounds, but also reply in line. Bump it up. Thanks.

I'll update this review if I find a silver bullet or if Lenovo issues and update that fixes the issue.

Darkness

During the Pandemic my spouse was ill (not with COVID, something else). Being able to sit next to her in the dark, and continue my work without disturbing her was pretty important. At the time I had an Thinkpad X1 Carbon that I had Lenovo's power management settings on it. With the screen brightness bottomed out, and the machine set to run quiet as I could get it, I was able to continue working.

After my spouse's recent surgery, I found myself in a similar situation. She basically needed to sleep for a month to heal, and I needed to be able to watch over her, and continue my work.

Using the Yoga Book 9i in a dark room to make text is great. With the backlighting turned down to nothing, the software keyboard (Lenovo's, not you Microsoft) is perfect. It can be set to give feedback, and a little noise, or nothing at all. The OLED displays turned all the way down are perfect for viewing text, without adding enough illumination to a room to disturb a sleeper.

It's also really cool looking in the dark. Perfect for writing science fiction.

My ears ring constantly after having COVID, and now I'm pretty sensitive to coil whine from devices. The Yoga Book 9i is almost as quiet as a fanless ARM SOC. Almost.

Sound

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i can be really quiet, but it can also be really loud. If you were using it to run Dungeons & Dragons at a venue, and needed something to play music and sound effects, this device has the best sound on a portable device I've heard. I have one other Lenovo Yoga with a sound bar hinge from a couple years back. The sound on it is really good, but nothing like the Yoga Book 9i.

You can take the Bluetooth speaker out your bag if you're carrying one.

That said, make sure you fully update all the sound drivers. My Yoga Book 9i came with a lot of crackle pop out of the box. Once I updated all the drivers, the sound was perfect. I didn't need to touch a thing.

You will absolutely annoy other people at the coffee shop while watching cat videos on YouTube.

Mobile Workspace

I've been carrying a Thinkpad X12 Detachable Tablet, a Thinkvision M14 portable display, Lenovo Pen Stylus, and Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse as my standard portable workspace. It sets up nicely on a coffee shop table, and let me do my things while I'm traveling.

It's a really nice set up, fits well in my bag.

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i does the same thing without all the hunting for accessories. Everything you need comes with it. Also, you aren't stuck with two landscape displays stuck side by side, or with extra stands to make your preferred viewing experience work.

It also takes up less space on the table, and I don't have to bring another keyboard as a sidecar to render digital artwork with the pen.

I haven't run into battery life issues with the Yoga Book 9i. I really expected to find myself searching for an outlet more often, but it hasn't been a thing. I assumed the magnetic stand and keyboard accessories would mess with it my bag, and I'd find the device running fans and being crazy in standby mode. Nope, it's been fine.

If it sounds like my expectations were low in terms of the hardware, it is because they were. I was pretty sure I'd buy one, review it, and return it. I'm keeping mine, and riding out the bumps as Lenovo updates and completes software features. I think it'll be worth the wait.

Accessories

All that's missing is the perfect bag or sleeve for the Yoga Book 9i. I'm using a Waterfield Designs Sutter Tech Sling right now, and it is pretty ideal. I have a number of Lenovo's other two-compartment cases that worth pretty well, but nothing that is "the one."

Other than that, carry an extra big microfiber cloth. With three Thunderbolt 4 ports I haven't found the need for dongles or docks unless I'm at home.

Bundled Software

Lenovo ships this device with a Smart Note and Journal application. You can take a Smart Note on the Lock Screen, save Bookmarks, and there is a Smart Reader app in the works. I usually dismiss bundled software, but Lenovo gave these apps some great features.

I might not use Journal, but I will be using Smart Note.

Branding

I've owned or laid hands on every version of Lenovo's Yoga Book devices over the years. My Yoga Book Gen 1.5 (Ruby Red) and Yoga Book C930 still get used, because they are that good. I've had the Android version of the Gen 1, Windows Version of the Gen 1, and used the LTE (Eurozone) Yoga Book C930.

Is the Yoga Book 9i a "Yoga Book" as Lenovo has defined them? Yes, and no.

The Yoga Book 9i is not a 10" ultraportable that defies the traditional categories of clamshell vs. tablet / detachable device. It is a 13" clamshell laptop that comes with the best wireless keyboard and mouse offerings, and the second best stylus Lenovo offers. The stand accessory that bundles everything up is awesome.

It does not fit in my vertical computer bag designed for 10" - 12" form factor devices. It would be unwieldy to hold like a book, in hand, and read text from the displays.

It does provide a computing experience you can't get anywhere else. Lisa Gade didn't even try to explain this in her review. You'll either look at this device and wonder who it's for, or know instantly that you need one for your use case. Like other Yoga Books of the past, there is nothing to compare the 9i to.

There are other dual-screen devices, but they don't compete with the Yoga Book in my opinion. They are not necessarily better or worse, they just don't provide the same experience.

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Pictured Below: One use of the Mystery Triangle?

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This is my review of the X3 from Attack Shark. I came across this mouse shopping on Amazon by searching "3395 Gaming Mouse". I took a chance and I paid it for $39.17 and received it the same day.

Specs

Sensor: PAW3395

Size: 118.5*61*39.7 mm

Weight: 49±3grams (my copy weighted in at 54g on my scale)

Polling Rate: 125Hz-1000Hz.

Main Click Switches: Kailh Black Mamba Micro-Motion Switches, 80 Million Click

Scroll Wheel: TTC ENCODER

Connectivity: 2.4Ghz Wireless/Bluetooth/USB-C Wired

Battery Life According to the item description: Up to 200Hrs

Build Quality: My first impression of the X3 was, for a peripheral that cost less than a sushi dinner for one, this thing is built fairly well. If I squeeze the heck out of it, there is no creaking or popping. When I shake it, there is a very slight rattle of the scroll wheel, but nothing that you would feel in game (there is no rattle at all on my lavender copy). The bottom of the mouse doesn't flex when I push on it. The clicks feel nice and snappy. They are a little heavier than I would like, but that is my personal preference. There really isn't much pre/post travel on M1 or M2. I enjoy the scroll wheel quite a bit, it has some really nice defined steps and isn't too loud or scratchy. Mouse 3 and 4 feel nice with some post travel. The weight balance seems to be okay, If anything I would say it is potentially a bit back heavy. That may be due to battery placement inside the shell.

Performance: I had no issues with sensor tracking and did not experience any spin out. The polling rate seemed to be stable, and I did not feel any stutter or jitteriness. My main shooters are CS2 and Overwatch 2. I felt I performed well, and the shape really grew on me. The shape seems to pretty much be the Ajazz Aj199 and doing a little searching around Amazon, Attack Shark might even be a sub-brand of Ajazz(?) I don't know that exactly, I could be wrong. I also used the mouse to play Dota 2 and the X3 will now be my main mouse for that particular game moving forward. I use a relaxed claw style grip and have baby hands (17cm x 10cm). I never dealt with cramping or discomfort. Battery life is pretty dang good! It holds are charge for about 10-12 days with about 5-6 hours of use a day. Overall, I had no real issues with the mouse in game. The software is pretty basic, but important to download so you can update the firmware. This will allow you to change the debounce timing.

Overall Thoughts: My overall thoughts about the X3 are that it is a pretty decent little mouse if you are low on funds. Is it anything that shakes up the market or adds something we haven't already seen? Not at all. Is it worth $40? I would say it 100% is. It will be in my rotation moving forward, and I am hoping its durability stands up with the test of time.

Edit: I now have two copies of this mouse and the first one (in white) is still going strong. My Lavender one feels even better build wise. Huge Fan of the Attack Shark X3

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Unveiling Precision: Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 Redefine Heart Rate Tracking

In the ever-evolving landscape of smartwatches and fitness trackers, the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 emerge as pioneers, showcasing the pinnacle of heart rate tracking technology. As we delve into the intricacies of these devices, it becomes evident that they are not just wearables; they are sophisticated health companions.

The Foundation: Advanced Sensors Contrary to the common misconception of heart rate tracking relying on pulse vibrations, the technology embedded in both devices surpasses expectations. The introduction of PPG sensors (photoplethysmography) marks a paradigm shift. By utilizing green LED light, these sensors measure blood circulation's volume and movement, providing a more nuanced understanding of heart rate.

The Google Pixel Watch 2 takes it a step further with its multi-path LED sensor, covering more skin surface area. This enhancement ensures more accurate recordings, especially during dynamic activities like High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). The struggle against the nemesis of heart-rate tracking—motion—is met head-on, resulting in a remarkable 40% improvement in accuracy during vigorous exercises. Illuminating the Path: Lights and Modes

The devices offer versatility in tracking modes. While passive all-day tracking optimizes battery life, the exercise mode illuminates all sensor lights, ensuring comprehensive data capture during intense workouts. It's a balancing act between efficiency and functionality, tailored to the user's needs.

Harnessing the Power of AI

A true game-changer lies in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Pixel Watch 2 introduces an enhanced algorithm, a testament to the symbiosis of technology and health. These devices go beyond merely capturing heart rate data; they process it through advanced AI algorithms. The Charge 6, despite being a fitness tracker, inherits these algorithmic advancements, delivering a seven-day battery life while managing the added computational load.

Evolution Through Testing

The journey to perfection involves relentless testing. The development team's commitment is evident in their rigorous testing methods. From running on the beach to simulate unpredictable movements to accounting for diverse factors like skin tone, age, gender, and environmental conditions, the algorithms are refined to offer not just data but high-quality, reliable insights.

Beyond Numbers: Daily Readiness Score

It's not just about heart rate data; it's about actionable insights. The culmination of advanced HR sensors and AI-led algorithms births the Daily Readiness Score. Whether signaling readiness for a strenuous workout, indicating the need for rest, or suggesting a gentle push, these devices empower users to tailor their fitness journey.

A Healthier Tomorrow

In essence, the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 transcend the conventional boundaries of wearables. They are not just watches and trackers; they are health partners equipped with cutting-edge technology. The meticulous fusion of sensors, lights, AI, and continuous testing reaffirms their commitment to delivering accurate, meaningful data.

As we embrace these advancements, we not only monitor our heartbeats but embark on a journey toward a healthier and more informed lifestyle.

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Technology is constantly evolving, and it's changing the way we live our lives in countless ways. From the smartphones we carry in our pockets to the robots that build our cars, technology is all around us. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the ways that technology is impacting our lives.

One of the most significant ways that technology is changing our lives is through the rise of artificial intelligence. AI is a field of computer science that focuses on creating machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

AI is already being used in a wide range of industries, from healthcare to finance to transportation. For example, self-driving cars use AI to navigate the roads, while AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly common in customer service roles.

Another area where technology is having a major impact is in healthcare. Medical technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, with new treatments and devices being developed all the time. For example, robotic surgery allows doctors to perform minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, while wearable devices can monitor patients' health in real-time.

Technology is also transforming the way we work. Thanks to advances in communication technology, many people now work remotely or have flexible schedules. This has made it possible for people to work from anywhere in the world, which has the potential to change the way we think about work and life balance.

Of course, technology is not without its challenges. One of the biggest concerns is the impact that technology is having on jobs. As machines become more capable, there is a risk that they could replace human workers in many industries. This could lead to significant social and economic upheaval, and it's something that we need to be aware of as we continue to develop new technologies.

In conclusion, technology is having a profound impact on our lives, and it's changing the world in ways that we never could have imagined just a few decades ago. As we continue to explore the possibilities of technology, it's important to consider the potential benefits and risks and to work together to create a future that works for everyone.

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Xbox Series S REVIEW - after 1 year of use (2022)

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TOZO Crystal Earbuds Review: Crystal Clear Sound & Design? 🎧✨

🎧💎 Immerse yourself in our latest review exploring the dazzling TOZO Crystal Earbuds! We'll uncover the secrets behind their unique design, sound quality, and more. Find out if they're the perfect fit for you! 😍👂✨ Check out the video here

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Monitor Samsung Odyssey G32 É BOM? #shorts

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Huawei, please license your amazing camera technology to other companies

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VidMails AI Review: The World’s First Video, Voice & Text Based AI Mail App.

Welcome to my blog post VidMails AI Review. In this Review, I will provide you with the features, demo, pricing, upgrades, free bonuses, and the advantages of using VidMails AI. This brand-new Gmail and Yahoo-friendly AI autoresponder sends unlimited text, Voice, and video emails to unlimited subscribers with built-in FAST servers and a guaranteed 99.4% inbox delivery rate, boosting your sales and conversion rate by 10x.

In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, email continues to be a cornerstone of business communication and promotion. Despite the proliferation of new marketing channels, email marketing retains a unique place due to its effectiveness in reaching a direct audience. However, the challenge of hitting the inbox rather than the spam folder remains daunting—until now. VidMails AI emerges as a transformative solution, offering unprecedented deliverability and engagement through its advanced AI-driven platform.

Read the full review here>>>

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Mac Studio M2 Ultra Review - It DESTROYS my MacBook Pro! 🔥 😄 🔥 🖥️ https://applevideos.co.uk/mac-studio/mac-studio-m2-ultra-review-it-destroys-my-macbook-pro-

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Google Pixel Fold 2 is considered to be rebranded to Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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She's not like anything I've seen before. Has a silo'd stylus though. Maybe she belongs to an artist or designer? The top screen is huge.

#LenovoIN #ThinkbookPlusGen3

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check out the Recovered video review of the Awesome Wicked Audio syver a 2/1 product featuring true wireless earbuds and a nice Bluetooth speaker big shout out to Wicked Audio for there amazing support and understanding and making this review possible check it out and feel free to like this video and subscribe to the channel enjoy