![]() I’ve uninstalled the upgrade and gone back to the 2020 version which has been working fine for the past year. The installation ground on for hours and when complete I could not access the user interface to Acronis! I found some software on their website which rescued me and I quickly disabled the “protection”. Secondly, the installation took my computer to a dead stop while disabling all applications that accessed external services because it was “protecting me”. Was I wrong! First of all the “upgrade” moved me from a perpetual license to a subscription basis. I thought the discount to upgrade to 2021 looked like a bargain. There is no shame is staying put on a version that works for you. Have to assume that Acronis or Macrium or whoever – should have mastered the basics by now – so I would never spend any more money on this types of app unless there was a quantum leap in performance regarding the size and speed in which they can take a full system image. All the bells and whistles and extra flashy doodads won’t make a bit of difference if your backups are not accurate and useable. Have learned for almost all of my software to focus on what’s important. As long as the application is creating solid backups that you can actually rely on when needed – it’s doing it’s job. Remember what this is at the end of the day – backup software. Even with Macrium (which had little to no initial incentive for me to move from v6 to v7) – I waited about a year to make the move. There is no real value in constantly paying for upgrades that offer little value. Like a few others in here – I used to be an Acronis user – but made the switch to Macrium long ago. This reply was modified 3 years ago by alQamar. I do not want to go into detail any further. I am in still in the hope the Acronis Team is working on these. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Watched it on Hallmark channel last night with my wife. After about the 5th time, I wanted to punch him. ![]() And it was always in this dismissive or condescending tone. Daisy's father always referred to Tanya as 'little lady'. Oh and one thing got on my nerves more than anything else. The best part in the movie for me was at the wedding, when Tanya stops the REAL saboteur. Their personalities are completely different so I think they'll complement each other well. I did like that Tanya and Daisy became friends. Daisy and her fiancé actually did seem to fit well together though. There was hardly any chemistry between Tanya and her crush. I'm sitting here trying to go back through the sequence of events and not much is standing out. But if your job is to GUARD someone at ALL times, you don't let them out of your sight. They had already caught one guy who confessed to previous threats, so I guess Tanya felt it was safe enough to leave her. And of course that's when Daisy almost gets shot. So she leaves Daisy for several minutes, even though it is her job to guard her at all times. At one point, he talks her into taking a walk with him. Then Tanya, the woman hired to protect her, starts having feelings for another member of the wedding party. I mean, that would be expected of a teenager, but not a woman in her mid 20's. She just wanted her special day and gave her dad continuous flack about having security precautions. The bride, Daisy, may be adorable, but she didn't seem to care at all that her life was threatened. The acting is occasionally a bit stiff and some of the character's behavior isn't realistic, given the situation. This movie is nothing spectacular, but it is a cute watch on a lazy day. The uneven realization of details keeps it from being exceptional, but it should be a pleasant experience for anyone who is likely to see it. UNDERCOVER BRIDESMAID is a good Hallmark Channel TV-movie that shows signs of some good work here and there. Nicole Paggi is surprisingly good as Daisy, the bride-to-be who starts as a ditz and remains one throughout, but one with heart. Miss Burns is all right as Tanya, but it's hard to differentiate the character's discomfort with the situation from Miss Burns' ability as an actress. The script tries to do too much for the cast and crew to handle, dealing with family issues, the mystery aspects - tracking down who, if anyone, is trying to harm the bride - and the revelation of Tanya's emotional background. The script is decent, but it feels as if the emotional transitions lack much subtlety as characters change but do so in neat, ratcheting leaps suddenly from one position to another. Hallmark tries a variation on MISS CONGENIALITY as Brooke Burns plays Tanya, a competent young woman working for a private security firm, goes undercover at a rich man's daughter's wedding. ![]() As such, if you see yourself as a potential fan, get the DVD and snuggle under the covers of your bed for a nice, warm, fun evening. The cast of Burns, Paggi, Hall, Harrison, Baldoni and all others, is very attractive and entertaining while costumes, sets, script and direction definitely measure up. Yes, its somewhat adhered to a formula and a "borrowing" of elements, but that's of little importance. But, will Jake distract Tanya from her main pursuit, which is to keep an eye on Daisy? For those that adore the film Miss Congeniality or light romantic comedy, it would be safe to predict a liking for this movie, too. Once a good-looking groomsman named Jake (Justin Baldoni) shows up, Tanya does start to lose some of her wariness and stiff demeanor. Soon, Tanya has to participate in group hugs, girly pre-bridal festivities and more. Naturally, Tanya hates the idea but has no choice, getting some moral support from fellow agent Henry (Shashawnee Hall). Thompson (Gregory Harrison), her dad, will spare no expense to make certain his daughter is safe. But, as luck would have it, she is assigned to go undercover as a bridesmaid to protect a lovely Texas heiress, Daisy (Nicole Paggi) who is about to be wed and has been receiving threatening letters. Therefore, these days, she is more concerned with karate chops than kisses. She herself, once in love, was jilted at the altar. Tanya (Brooke Burns) is a covert law enforcement officer. ![]() ![]() Yes there is a small speed increase on my system, again about 5%, but what really matters I think is the fps comparison based on the original video frame numbers (assuming that the same fps rate will be maintained after processing). On slomo, I feel that the benchmark numbers are unhelpful, and for some may be misleading. With them, there is a small 5% improvement, enough to take me up over the 100 fps mark at 2x upscale - handy! On my 3060 ti system I see about 50% speed improvement in Artemis High at 1080p, though I am mainly interested in upscaling and sometimes slowing down older videos sometimes as low as 288p. Please go to the user benchmarking thread to share your benchmark results.įastest version yet! Topaz Video AI v3.2.0ĬPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU 3.70GHz 63.89 GBĪrtemis 1X: 29.93 fps 2X: 15.56 fps 4X: 4.24 fps Processing Settings: device: 0 vram: 1 instances: 1Īrtemis 1X: 14.17 fps 2X: 5.45 fps 4X: 1.45 fps Processing Settings: device: 0 vram: 1 instances: 0Īrtemis 1X: 19.06 fps 2X: 10.84 fps 4X: 3.59 fps GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 11.816 GB Thanks in advance for your feedback!ĬPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU 3.70GHz 31.939 GB Please take a look at the Video Roadmap Update for more context on what we’re focusing on right now. ![]() Support for smaller patch updates on Windows.Parameter values are retained when switching scales.Fixes watermarking issues when the user is logged in. ![]()
![]() Inside their walls (bony labyrinth) are thin, pliable tubes and sacs (membranous labyrinth) filled with endolymph. ![]() The labyrinth is composed of the semicircular canals, the otolithic organs (i.e., utricle and saccule), and the cochlea. What causes the symptoms of Ménière’s disease? The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 615,000 individuals in the United States are currently diagnosed with Ménière’s disease and that 45,500 cases are newly diagnosed each year. Ménière’s disease can develop at any age, but it is more likely to happen to adults between 40 and 60 years of age. These episodes are called “drop attacks.” Some people with Ménière’s disease have vertigo so extreme that they lose their balance and fall. Others may experience many attacks closer together over a number of days. Some people will have single attacks of dizziness separated by long periods of time. Ménière’s disease usually affects only one ear.Īttacks of dizziness may come on suddenly or after a short period of tinnitus or muffled hearing. Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. ![]() Congressional Testimony and the NIDCD Budget.Research Training in NIDCD Laboratories (Intramural).Types of Research Training Funding Opportunities.About NIDCD's Research Training Program.Scientific Workshop and Meeting Reports.Building a Diverse Scientific Workforce. ![]() ![]() ![]() You may find a particular adjustment great, while others may say that it’s too heavy on the bass, or that there’s not enough treble. There isn’t any gold standard when it comes to equalizers on earphones, mostly because each pair of ears is unique. What is the Best EQ to Use with AirPods and AirPods Pro?īefore we even start discussing how to adjust EQ settings on your AirPods or AirPods Pro, it’s best to understand that finding the ‘best sound’ will be different for each person. Take the time to figure out which ear tip size is best for you so you can hear every dialogue, bass boom, and note. To this end, Apple provides three ear tip sizes to accommodate all its users. Unless you achieve a good seal, music will come leaking out to the environment instead of being directed to your canals. The first step to getting that ear-filling sound is to make sure your AirPods fit well in your ear. How Do I Get the Best Sound Out of My AirPods? Let’s take a closer look at the best equalizer settings for your AirPods Pro or AirPods. That, and knowing how Adaptive EQ and Noise Cancellation works should be enough to give you the best possible experience on a variety of audio content. AirPods and AirPods Pro are two of the most popular consumer earbuds around, which speaks volumes about their audio quality.Īpple’s headphones already produce decent sound out of the box, but what if you could make it sound even better? The solution is pretty simple- adjust the EQ settings on your AirPods or AirPods Pro to get that ‘sweet spot’. ![]() ![]() ![]() Transcribe is a streamlined tool that provides two options for transcription, depending on your preferred style. The Inqscribe media player can play audio and video from a URL, a server, files from your hard drive, flash drive or CD. You can insert time codes anywhere in the transcript, and create a closed captions file from these later on. Inqscribe allows you to create snippets, so you can insert any frequently-used expressions into your transcript with a simple keystroke. It features a wide range of keyboard shortcuts, which can be customised to your style and needs. Inq scribe is a downloadable tool with a simple interface that allows users to do all their transcription in one window. Within the box, you can play, pause, adjust volume, and skip forward and backward on the audio. This tool appears as a small orange box on your screen, which you can move around to your preferred spot. It supports a range of audio and video file types and features automatic timestamps. The FTW TranscriberĪnother popular option for professional transcribers, The FTW Transcriber is a downloadable tool with high-quality audio playback. The free version includes foot pedal support and can play a wide range of audio file types. There is both a free version and a paid version of Express Scribe. It has an easy-to-learn interface and features a broad range of hotkey controls for better speed and efficiency. It can be installed for free on a Mac or PC and lets you control everything through your keyboard or by linking to a foot pedal. Express ScribeĮxpress Scribe is a popular industry tool designed for professional transcribers. The player will then sit to the left of the text box so you can do all your work in one window. To start, just upload an audio or video file or enter a link to a YouTube video. OTranscribe also saves your progress automatically as you go. Everything can be controlled through your keyboard, and interactive timestamps help you navigate the transcript. It has a simple interface which lets you control the audio player and text editor in the same window, which means you don’t need to click out of tabs to stop and start the audio. OTranscribe is a free, open-source tool that can be used straight out of your web browser. Here are five free transcription tools we have tried. There are plenty of free options out there than can deliver results if you have the time to do it yourself. You can use it to make written records of almost anything, to improve the accessibility of your online content, or to maximize your SEO. Transcription is a great skill to practise in our online world. ![]() ![]() ![]() Siri continues to get smarter with each iOS update, with the latest version Apple digital helper relay information from the Health app. Whether you're travelling for business or backpacking after finishing college, it's a seriously useful addition. If you've got a new-gen iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can now configure your device's Action button to launch iOS 17's Translate app. With state-sponsored hacking more prevalent than ever before, it's an important additional line of defense for those who might find their personal and data security targeted by bad actors. Contact Key Verification is designed for journalists, activists, and government officials who may face “extraordinary digital threats,” such as having their conversations spied on via a cloud server breach. This one has been teased since back in 2022, but for many iPhone users, it's could be the most important iOS 17.2 update of them all. Here are the others: iMessage Contact Key Verification However, that's far from the end of new features Apple are throwing our way. The two headline new iOS 17.2 features are the Journal app and Spatial Video support. With upgrading to the iPhone 15 not necessarily worth it to begin with, we'll leave this one to the 1%.ħ More iOS 17.2 Features to Check Out Today Throw in a minimum of $1,000 for a compatible iPhone 15 and you're looking at the best part of $5k to record and watch 3D videos the Apple way, which certainly isn't going to be for everyone. The 3D videos are designed to be viewed on Apple's Vision Pro headset, which is prohibitively priced at $3,499 and isn't even released until next year anyway. On top of that, there's also the question of what to do with any spatial footage you do record. This sounds great on paper and is definitely the “sexy” new iOS 17.2 Apple wants everyone to get excited about, but there are some major caveats you should know about, like Spatial Video only being available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The second biggest iOS 17.2 update is Spatial Video, which is a new camera shooting mode that allows you to capture 3D videos by simultaneously shooting from your iPhone's primary and UltraWide lenses. What is Spatial Video Capture? iOS 17.2 Feature is Basically Useless ![]() All in all, it's a new iOS 17 feature that emphasizes substance over sizzle reel potential – a good thing as the other main iOS 17.2 update is basically an extended marketing stunt. If you're concerned about the lack of aesthetic, I'd argue you're missing the point. The other selling point is the simplicity of the interface, which won't win as design prizes, but by stripping things back encourages you to really tune in to your thoughts and feelings. All of these suggestions can be disable for privacy reasons, if you want, but they really are this wellbeing tool's main selling point. Journal can also remind you of the locations you've visited and even the workouts you've done as it looks to help you better appreciate your life. Its “Moments” feature is closely aligned with “Memories” in Photos and surfaces snaps it thinks will resonate with you. ![]() ![]() This last blow being more than he could deal with, Vegeta activates his space pod to retrieve him using a small remote control device. Due to being weakened and not having enough time, Vegeta fails to get clear of the falling Gohan as he slowly returns to normal and is crushed under Gohan's massive body. None of his efforts even slow Gohan down, however, he finds a chance to remove Gohan's tail with one of his own Destructo Disc. Vegeta focuses all his power into staying clear of Gohan long enough to figure out a way to cut off his tail. ![]() Being half-human, Gohan is slightly more easily reasoned with as a Great Ape than Goku was, the latter managing to get him to direct his attacks on Vegeta with Krillin and Yajirobe cheering him on. A panicked Vegeta tries to prevent the transformation but to no avail, and Gohan begins to wreak havoc. Gohan does, and begins his transformation into a Great Ape. In a last-ditch strategy, he instructs a dazed Gohan to look up at the Power Ball currently radiating Blutz Waves. Goku sees this distraction as an opportunity. Angry at Yajirobe for having injured him, Vegeta starts beating him up repeatedly. Unable to connect with his sword a second time, Yajirobe tries to apologize to Vegeta, saying his words were meant as a joke. ![]() Yajirobe stands gloating over his fallen opponent, but Vegeta rises again and starts walking toward him. Vegeta is injured further, and falls to the ground. Vegeta begins to gather energy to finish off Gohan, but before he can do it, Yajirobe cuts into Vegeta's armor across the back with his sword. Desperate for news as to whether or not Gohan is still alive, Chi-Chi begins to threaten Korin as Master Roshi tells them both to stop. Korin continues to give Bulma directions to the battlefield. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are looking for downloads for the Windows operating system or for Microsoft Office, try using Windows Update, which helps you keep your computer up to date without requiring you to visit the Download Center. ![]() Note that almost all of the downloads available from these websites can also be found in the Microsoft Download Center however, the other Microsoft sites may offer services and information that you may not find in the Download Center. In this section, you will find links to other Microsoft websites that offer downloads. When you see the item you’re interested in, click the item link to find out more about downloading or purchasing it. The Filter option operates together with the original search term to narrow the scope of search results. Click a Filter option to narrow the list of items displayed in the search results. ![]()
![]() ![]() Of course you will use business accounting software but you should understand how to calculate manually too. Yes, math might not be fun but it is useful, especially if you are running a business of any type. Discarding those outliers and using the Median will give you the middle ground and make more sense. By putting up your prices to the 50 bucks mark you might lose many of your lower spending customers. If that strange situation happened then your Mean calculations would return a spend of around $48. Say you have a thousand customers spending in the range of $20 to $30 a month each with you but you have 50 customers who spend $500 a month each. Outliers can screw with your data and set inaccurate results. You have worked out your average individual sales and now you are planning on changing prices or adding new products that you think can target your market. Why do you need Median calculations instead of Mean? Running an online business needs IT tools but understanding math is vital too.Īdding up the sales to each customer and then dividing the amount would give you the Mean of how much people spend individually each month. ![]() ![]() Now you have the Mean of all the purchases. You can do this by adding up all the income and then taking this total and dividing it by the number of sales. This is handier than you might realize, and rightly so in business.įor instance, you may be looking to view your sales figures and see how much each customer spends online each month. It matters because the Median is a way to strip away outliers and get a more accurate measure of figures. In the example for Median, the number 6 appears twice where every other number appeared only once. That is simply the number that appears in a list the most. Added together they are 21 so the Median is 10.5. A median calculator can help you do this but to explain, look at the following numbers: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14 & 17. It differs from the average as you only calculate the middle area. The Median is the middle point in a set of figures. Now you are aware of the Mean, read about the other two calculations. Now divide by 5 because that is the total number of figures there and you get 5.6. For example, add the following: 5, 6, 2, 6 & 9. To calculate this average, or Mean, you need to add a group of numbers together and divide by the total. When you hear about the ‘average’ they are talking about the ‘Mean’. When you hear someone saying the average age of a community is X or the average goals scored per season is Y, they are talking about the Mean. Out of all of them, the mean is probably the one you have used or read about the most. These are all to do with different variables in a set of numbers. ![]() Mean, mode and median may seem like some distant memory but they can be useful and are worth learning again. This is a shame as there are real-life applications for even the most basic math skills such as working out percentages when giving tips. The basics of subtraction, division, multiplication, and addition are still there, the rest are likely to have been lost for most folks. Those math skills that you learned in school are probably mostly forgotten. Humans can be extremely inventive and productive, but they can also be lazy. These days a lot of skills, and jobs are being replaced by computers and other automated systems. What is the purpose of these calculations? Do we really need math in everyday life? Take mean, mode, and median calculations, if you can even remember doing them. However, you need to know these things more than you might realize. It isn’t seen as cool and most people feel they only use basic sums each day. One subject that many people don’t enjoy is mathematics. Numeracy is a vital skill that is neglected by many. Much of this is from peer pressure or attention span, or simply because video games and other distractions were more interesting at the time. Once you get to college and university it seems to suddenly change and you can find joy in many things you avoided at school. Not only that, many just weren’t very exciting either. For many people, school subjects didn’t always seem very relevant. ![]() |
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