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Initially a marketing term for an office suite (bundled set of productivity applications), the first version of Office contained Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. ![]() It was first announced by Bill Gates on August 1, 1988, at COMDEX in Las Vegas. ![]() Microsoft Office, or simply Office, is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft. Proprietary commercial software ( retail, volume licensing, SaaS)
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Farmscapes game2/12/2024 Step into Joe's shoes as he sets out to restore his run-down ranch and make money from selling fresh produce in the local marketplaces – all while discovering ancient secrets hidden deep within his farmlands. As you progress through this cheerful casual game world with its stunning cartoon graphics, you'll meet colorful characters that will help your farm come back to life. Enjoy entertaining mini-games like bee flight simulator, memory game or swinging by the old mill. Plant new trees and flowers, care for them while they grow, and reap your harvest when it's ready. Solve challenging levels to find rare items such as gold coins or mysterious seeds. Farmscapes v2.5.2.In Farmscapes, join Joe and Scarlett on the farm to experience an immersive blend of farming, match-3 and hidden object elements. Indeed you will feel the urge to participate in these levels because you want to see your house become more beautiful and want to know more about Mary’s life. At the same time, the requirements of each match-three level also increase, and you need to satisfy them in a sure touch. You can make many things disappear with just one touch, and the feature of creating special elements remains for players to complete.Ĭompleting these match-three matches is essential so that players can develop their own story as they get to a particular stage when they’re remodeling their house. Precisely, you won’t move any elements to make a match you’ll touch an element when it’s standing with many other ones of the same type. In Farmscapes, players will be introduced to the gameplay of the match-three game because there will be some innovative elements compared to the classic gameplay. It helps players to decorate the house in their way. For example, once you have unlocked the chandelier, you will see three types of it and decide which one you will use. But things don’t stop there when the game also allows you to choose the objects that you feel are appropriate. You will overcome various challenges when solving the puzzles required in each level, and after receiving a certain amount of resources, you will buy new things. Gathering ingredients will lead to exciting match-three levels. Specifically, the consumed resource used in this game is a golden horseshoe, and you will know the amount it takes to buy a new item. Every time you renovate something, a resource is consumed. Like other games in the same genre, players will spend a lot of time completing renovations for objects in Farmscapes. Of course, you will make them completely fresh. So, she decided to start her renovation process to avoid tragic accidents and renovate the house with many old objects. Specifically, the chandelier fell from the top and almost hurt Edward. She saw her house, and they were ancient because it had been abandoned for a long time, and when she entered the house for the first time, something unfortunate happened. But that was only the beginning of the story. She left everything in the city behind and went with her cat Edward to the countryside for a new journey. The book she released didn’t quite live up to expectations, and soon after, she found an exciting piece of information in the newspaper about a house for sale in the country. ![]() Players will follow Mary’s journey in Farmscapes as she decides to go to the countryside. ![]() At the same time, it is also associated with the story of Mary’s new life. ![]() So players will spend time completing challenges in match-three matches to gather resources and start fixing the things they feel are needed. In this region, there is something that will begin her new journey, but it will not be entirely easy. Farmscapes is a game where you will follow Mary’s main character and accompany her to a house in the countryside.
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Google sketchup mac2/12/2024 The app is very intuitive and easy to use, making it perfect for those who are new to computer-aided design. It offers a complete suite of tools that can help you in designing and styling 3D models. A nifty 3D modeling toolĪll in all, SketchUp Pro for Windows proves to be a reliable application for designers. Plus, it will also make you eligible to access Trimble’s 3D warehouse-an open library where you may upload and download pre-made models. With this, you can now share and collaborate with other users online. By purchasing the license for this app, users can get unlimited storage space for all their projects. Moreover, the software has a native integration to Trimble Connect, the developer’s very own cloud storage service. You can even create a copy of the lines at a uniform distance from the original lines. Plus, the push and pull object feature lets you add and remove volume from your 3D model. With an integrated eraser, it gives you room for trial and error, allowing you to craft your designs as detailed as possible. It also empowers you to set up dedicated parameters on your project with minimum effort.Īdditionally, the editor enables you to draw freehand designs and insert shapes, lines, and arcs. This function allows you to import data from 3DS, DWG, KMZ, JPG, PNG, and other file formats. This Mac version of the software offers comprehensive workspace features as highlighted by its powerful built-in editor, where you can sketch your designs from scratch. ![]() ![]() SketchUp Pro offers an extensive 3D modeling toolbox.
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![]() Conical burr coffee grinders have the ability to take your coffee game to the next level. If you’ve not purchased a conical burr coffee grinder previously, you’ll want to educate yourself on how they work and what makes them good for grinding coffee. Things to Consider Before Buying a Conical Burr Coffee Grinder We’ll show you how they compare and offer some pros and cons to help you make the perfect pick for your kitchen. In this article, we’ll consider the Baratza Encore vs Virtuoso grinders. Though both are great, there are some differences between the two that may make one a better choice for your home than the other. ![]() Despite being designed for the home, these two burr grinders are of professional quality and are made to last. Both of these grinders offer the coffee lover a simple-to-use and efficient burr coffee grinder. Baratza makes some of the best conical burr coffee grinders on the market.įor the coffee lover looking for a higher quality conical burr grinder, Baratza offers their Encore and Virtuoso. ![]() These grinders do an amazing job of grinding coffee beans for a variety of brewing techniques. One of the must-have tools in a coffee lover’s toolbox is a conical burr grinder. Alternatives to the Baratza Encore Vs Virtuoso.Features & Benefits of Baratza Encore vs Virtuoso.Things to Consider Before Buying a Conical Burr Coffee Grinder.
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CrossOver free instal2/11/2024 To date, many first-person shooters come with it. Nearly 400,000 subscribers received the newsletter complete with a handwritten tip every day.Crosshairs are a vital part of any shooter game as having such will improve your aim to eliminate your opponents. He gave advice on dark web scans on Miami's NBC 6, discussed Windows XP's demise on WGN-TV's Midday News in Chicago, and shared his CES experiences on WJR-AM's Guy Gordon Show in Detroit.Ĭhris also ran MakeUseOf's email newsletter for two years. In addition to his extensive writing experience, Chris has been interviewed as a technology expert on TV news and radio shows. The company's project was later reportedly shut down by the U.S. A wave of negative publicity ensued, with coverage on BuzzFeed News, CNBC, the BBC, and TechCrunch. At CES 2018, he broke the news about Kodak's "KashMiner" Bitcoin mining scheme with a viral tweet. Starting in 2015, Chris attended the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for five years running. His work has even appeared on the front page of Reddit.Īrticles he's written have been used as a source for everything from books like Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff, media theory professor at the City University of New York's Queens College and CNN contributor, to university textbooks and even late-night TV shows like Comedy Central's with Chris Hardwick. His roundups of new features in Windows 10 updates have been called "the most detailed, useful Windows version previews of anyone on the web" and covered by prominent Windows journalists like Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley on TWiT's Windows Weekly. Instructional tutorials he's written have been linked to by organizations like The New York Times, Wirecutter, Lifehacker, the BBC, CNET, Ars Technica, and John Gruber's Daring Fireball. ![]() The news he's broken has been covered by outlets like the BBC, The Verge, Slate, Gizmodo, Engadget, TechCrunch, Digital Trends, ZDNet, The Next Web, and Techmeme. Beyond the column, he wrote about everything from Windows to tech travel tips. He founded PCWorld's "World Beyond Windows" column, which covered the latest developments in open-source operating systems like Linux and Chrome OS. He also wrote the USA's most-saved article of 2021, according to Pocket.Ĭhris was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Beyond the web, his work has appeared in the print edition of The New York Times (September 9, 2019) and in PCWorld's print magazines, specifically in the August 2013 and July 2013 editions, where his story was on the cover. With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times-and that's just here at How-To Geek. RELATED: Best Linux Laptops for Developers and EnthusiastsĬhris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. You'll need a copy of Windows, such as an old Windows XP disc you have lying around, to install in the virtual machine. This method provides the best compatibility, but it's also the heaviest - you have to run a full version of Windows in the background. With Seamless Mode or Unity Mode, you could even have the Office windows appear on your Linux desktop.
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and there's also real good money to be made in sound reinforcement. Remember "Neve" mic pre-amps? Their still being made. Do you ever get the urge? There's a resurgence of upgraded vintage-technology sound gear being offered these days. those sound like GOOD TIMES brother! I'm very surprised that you haven't revisited them along this long-road of life. Even a single 12" speaker/combo will wail. and ask if they have any tube-amps in the 30-50w range that you can try. If there's a " Guitar-Center" chain store near you. but anything higher than a 50w tube-amplified circuit is "overkill" and very hard to tame. I'm guessing that your Fender Deluxe is a "combo" (amplifier and speakers in the same cabinet) Marshall makes combo's and also separate "heads" which are separate from the speaker-cabinet. You could very likely make an even-swap for a similar-vintage Fender tube-amp of 1/2 the wattage. 35-40w of tube-power will give you more control over your tone. unless you trade it for another one with at least 1/2 the tube-circuit wattage. There's a bit of electro-mechanical engineering going on there.Įric, my advice to you on that Fender 100w Deluxe guitar amplifier is don't get rid of it. It took several "oilings" over the course of weeks to free-up my tone-generator. and some say that "sewing-machine" oil will work fine. Some swear by the original blend/viscosity that the Hammond Co. The "proper" oil is widely disputed by Hammond purists. ![]() I chose to purchase the proper oil, to try to free it up. and a wick-oiling system fed by 3 funnels through a trogh. It's an electro-mechanical marvel of gears, pick-ups, cams, shafts. These organs have what's called a "tone-wheel generator" that gives them that classic sound. There still isn't a scratch on it's maple cabinet. it hadn't been played (or serviced) for years. I've got to make a decision within days as to the fate of mine. I'd never seen that! It's the epitome of John Lord's style of " tearing it up" on a Hammond organ! Thanks for the comments guys! I don't know who to address first. I think today's sound processor electronics do NOT have the presence and warmth of a lot of the older analog tube based, near perfect, sounding equivalents.not only amps, speakers but a lot has to do with microphones.some of the Old school mics were absolute wonders and hard to simulate with processing.IMO ![]() Of course this experience did a LOT to shape who I am and taught me a lot about customer relations and expectations the music was just for the attendees and they suffered through our lower skill in Loading, set up, and tear down was what we got paid for. We played mostly CCR (Fogerty), Beatles, Rare Earth, Moody Blues,( terribly) and some respectable versions of Jimmy Hendrix or Ike and Tina Turner We needed a small Ryder/Pensky/U-haul van to load and move ALL the stuff and cablingįunny memory.a lot of places did NOT have the JUICE we needed.IE.they thought 15 amp service in only one outlet would cut it.NOT!.thus we had a very long, and very large Gage power cord extension to jack into 60/100/200 amp power panels.one of my jobs back then.state of the art gizmos and equipment.much like mentioned above.the equipment actually made us more desirable.funny that. ![]() not the top desired band in the area, but we did have a "benefactor" ( a band member's rich father) who set us up with most of the. With the bigger names in the area being very expensive, so we had a "season" where we were booked a lot and fairly busy. Local bands were always in short supply for High School proms.sweet sixteen parties. ![]() I was also a pretty good electronics geek (for the time) after being mentored by my dad (helping build Heath kit stuff) and a old neighborhood guy on Ham radio.I am still KD5NCO Very very briefly in the early 70s I was a drummer (high school band) in a back yard neighbor hood band.
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![]() ![]() Mainly the logs if configured, to check if it fits your needs you can try deploying the docker-compose and checking that directory inside the containers. What is kept in "persistence" /data ? does its usage increment? if it increments, can I configure a fail safe? I am not sure what do you mean by this, do you mean getting the volume out of space? You can use the logPersistence.size and in case it gets out of space you will need to redimension de volume.ĭoes this happen if a client asks for topic messages from the an early offset and cause latency or failure? If so, what are some strategies to recover? If you don't provide that flag the logs will be sent to stdout only. clear old messages from storage if it nears being exhausted. I do not yet know if there is a configurable Kafka setting to avoid the crash i.e. Naturally these directories become full and can cause a crash. ![]() ![]() Persistence mapped to /bitnami/kafka/data/ directoryīy default Kafka server logs are sent to stdout and can be configured to be stored in logPersistence mapped to /opt/bitnami/kafka/logs I have learned through observing the directories in the Kafka pods thatīy default the Bitnami Helm chart persists messages to How do I retrieve logs that are persisted? Can a consumer ask for topic messages from an early offset and cause latency or failure? If so, what are some strategies to recover? configure Kafka to retain everything and delete old log files if quota is exceeded? What happens if logPersistence is exhausted?Ĭan I configure a fail safe i.e. LogPersistence is enabled in helm chart by me to retain logs, in an attached volume provisioned by the Helm chart unless I provide an alternative (which I don't). The Helm chart stateful set has these volumes: volumeMounts: From what I understood from the documentation logs are chunks of messages in a topic, when configurable quotas of bytes, messages or time, are exceeded, the logs get flushed to files in storage. I find the documentation storage and persistence allocation, very confusing. Note that this applies mainly to native installers, not for Virtual Machines or cloud images.I deploy Bitanmi Kafka Helm chart on AWS provisioned with Terraform. BitNami stacks ship a script that loads this environment for all platforms we support. Will need to load specific environment variables. If you have enabled RockMongo during the installation you can also manage your MongoDB from this web application.īecause BitNami MEAN stack is self-contained, it runs independently from the rest of the software or libraries installed on your system, and you Once the installation process has been completed, you can access the welcome page from your browser at on Windows or on OS X or Linux. - RockMongo, a MongoDB web administration tool (optional, will automatically install PHP as well)īitNami MEAN stack is available for free from the BitNami app store as a native installer or virtual machine for local development, or as a cloud template for the Amazon and Windows Azure cloud computing platforms.In addition to these components, the stack also ships some useful development tools: We are glad to announce that MEAN stack has been released as part of the BitNami Library! The MEAN acronym was introduced by Valeri Karpov from the MongoDB team in this blog post and stands for MongoDB NoSQL database, Express, AngularJS and NodeJS.
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Snagit or grab it apps for windows 102/11/2024 ![]() ![]() Simple, but full of features, Snagit is your screen capture, recording, editing, and sharing software combined all in one. Use images and videos to share ideas, give feedback, and communicate more effectively. It's feature-rich, user friendly and attractive. Snagit 2024.0 is a trial screen capture app and screen capture tool developed by TechSmith for Windows. Snagit 2020 has had 3 updates within the. With Snagit 64-bit, there’s no waiting.You can record your video, and share it within seconds. Screen capture software that can take snapshots, record video and apply effects to final images and videos created with a ton of features. Download Snagit 2020 for Windows to create and share professional-quality images or videos for training, tutorials, lessons, and everyday collaboration. ![]() So the next time a webpage, PDF, or video edit is sent to you for feedback, consider dropping the red pen and record a video instead. Snagit lets you capture your computer screen and quickly share information with visuals that are easy to understand. Recording a video lets the person on the other end actually hear your voice. That mile-long email thread? That question you get asked over and over? That data share-out that was hard to understand? All shoulda been a Snagit! You can include or exclude the pointer and the window’s shadow in your screenshots and save your screenshots in various formats, such as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF. Capture your entire screen, a window, or a selected area. Snagit Editor is an intuitive and powerful image editing and screen capture tool from TechSmith. Is your team wasting valuable time and energy? Too many meetings, wordy emails, tiring video calls, and confusing explanations. Grab (Mac built-in tool) Grab is a utility app for macOS and macOS X for taking screenshots.
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Walmart battery air pump2/11/2024 ![]() He's a former Rust Belt mechanic and gadget enthusiast who presents the best gear for your automotive endeavors. ![]() Collin Morgan, an Associate Commerce Editor at Hearst Autos, collaborated with Langston to test the best portable tire inflators. An avid motorcyclist and gear collector, his work has appeared in Men’s Journal, Cycle World, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Motorcyclist and more. Testing for this story was conducted by Deputy Commerce Editor at Car and Driver Jon Langston. The Hearst Autos Gear Team promises to deliver honest evaluations, hands-on tests and product reviews driven by decades of knowledge and experience. Hearst Autos combines the forces, talent and knowledge of three of the largest, most influential automotive publications in the world: Autoweek, Car and Driver and Road & Track. To select the picks featured above, she consulted our partners at Car and Driver and the Hearst Autos Gear Team, who have more than 206 years of automotive publishing experience. Not only does she regularly collaborate with the Good Housekeeping Auto Lab to evaluate some of the best family cars, but she reviews handy car accessories and equipment. ![]() She continues to stay on top of the industry’s latest innovations and helps readers make better buying decisions by testing and reviewing the best gadgets to hit the market. HonHasione LED Light Electric Inflator Pump 7.4/ 12V Digital Air Pump 6000mAh for Motorcycle. Inflatable Electric Air Pump Basketball Football Bicycle Tire Pump (Black) Not available. Media and tech reviews analyst and writer Olivia Lipski oversees product testing and covers everything from consumer tech to autos, travel, home and more. Electric Air Pump Home Inflate Deflate For Air Mattress Air Bed Electric Inflator Pump Small Inflatable Pump. Having a variety of attachments is also handy when inflating items other than tires. ![]() ✔️ Extra features: Some extras to consider when shopping for a tire inflator include a built-in light to help you see in low light conditions, a digital display for pressure readings and a clamp-style valve attachment which tends to be easier to use than screw-on counterparts. Our experts recommend opting for a portable tire inflator with at least one other alternate source of power. Some tire inflators are even able to be plugged into wall sockets to make it easier to use on items other than tires. ✔️ Power: Consider whether you want a battery-powered tire inflator that can be recharged, or if you prefer one that plugs into your car’s 12-volt outlet (or both!). Handheld devices are ideal to always keep in the car in case of emergencies as these tend to be lightweight and compact, while console units are better suited for the garage as they're heavier and larger but, on the bright side, can inflate almost anything from basketballs to air mattresses and tend to be more feature-rich. And for even more ways to save on Cyber Week and beyond, download our browser extension, Shop TODAY Savings to score deals on over 40,000 retailers, plus get TODAY-exclusive discounts.✔️ Type: There are two main types of tire inflators: Portable and handheld models vs. With a membership, you can shop the retailer’s selection of products in stores and online and gain access to Walmart+ membership perks such as early access to Cyber Monday savings, one year of unlimited free delivery, fuel savings, free shipping and a Paramount+ subscription.īelow are some of the best Walmart Cyber Week deals you can grab right now. Looking for other ways to save? Right now, you can try a Walmart+ membership free for 30 days. 27 and the savings will continue through Nov. Walmart kicked off its Cyber Monday deals online Nov. We’ve already seen popular items sell out, though, so don’t wait to fill up your cart!ĭeals seen on TODAY | Tech deals | Home and kitchen deals | Fashion and beauty deals | Toy and game deals | More deals How long are Walmart Cyber Week deals? Plus, we rounded up some extra deals that you can shop from the retailer before the sale ends at 7 p.m. Her top picks include cozy winter Crocs, an under-$30 puffer jacket and a $5 photo mug that would make a great holiday gift. For our new What to Shop This Week series, lifestyle expert Jenn Falik stopped by TODAY to share Walmart Cyber Week finds for the whole family, with savings up to 57%. Surprise: Cyber Week is still going strong! If you missed out on Cyber Monday deals, you still have time to save big. |