![]() Or maybe it will come with an SD card slot. Hopefully, the new version of the iXpand will have 128GB or even more. Other full size storage expanders can offer up to 2TB. At this speed, it'd take an hour and a half to fill up 64GB of storage.įinally, its top capacity of 64GB is comparatively quite limited. This is about half the typical performance of a USB 2.0 portable drive. In my testing, as a flash drive connected to a computer, it registered the copy speed at just 12MBps for writing. The second shortcoming of the iXpand is the fact that it doesn't support USB 3.0. SanDisk says it's contemplating the issue and, depending on user demand, might consider making the iXpand Sync app support exFAT in the future. Since most feature-length HD movies require more than 4GB to store in a digital format, there are many movies you can't bring with you using the iXpand. However, it can hold single files of just 4GB or less. In order for it to work with the iXpand Sync app, you'll need to format it using FAT32.įAT32 is a common file system for thumbdrives and is fully supported by both Windows and Mac. You can format the drive into any of these file systems, but then it works only as a regular thumbdrive. A few shortcomingsĪs much as I like the iXpand the way it is, I wish it supported other file systems, such as NTFS, NFS+ or exFAT. Restoring contacts takes the same amount of time. I tried backing up some 2,000 contacts, which took just 2 seconds. On top of that, you can also back up your contacts to the iXpand. In my trial, the movie took just slightly longer (about half a second) to start during a sync. ![]() In my trial, after three days of casual use with just an iPad, the device's battery still showed as full.ĭuring the sync, you can still use the drive for other functions, such as playing a movie. SanDisk says that the battery, which charges itself when you connect the drive to a computer, has enough juice to power the iXpand for days on end of usage. ![]() Also impressive is that because the iXpand has its own battery, the drive doesn't affect your iPad's battery life. In all, viewing content stored on the iXpand is as easy and as fast as as viewing content stored locally on the device. Updated on April 20th 2016: After firmware updates, now the drive doesn't support some popular sound encoding methods, including DTS and AC3. I could view and play virtually all types of content with ease. Playback support for other file types, including photos, music and documents is also excellent. The app even supports subtitles, including subtitles embedded within the media file. Most importantly, the iXpand Sync app also supports virtually all video formats that I know of, including the rarely supported Matroska media container (MKV). Also in my testing, there was no connectivity lag at all and I could quickly find anything stored on the drive. After that the app instantly recognizes the drive when you plug it in. On your iPad, you will need to download the iXpand Sync mobile app first. It's preformatted in FAT32 so it will work right away with either a Windows or a Mac computer (just like any thumbdrive). In this case, though, simplicity trumps capacity. Though the iXpand is conveniently small, keeping it that size means the amount of available storage won't be gargantuan. Also, since you're using the Lighting port, you can't charge your iDevice at the same time. ![]() The Lightning connector brings a few advantages: it's much faster than going wireless, it's easier to use and much more reliable. In the world of storage expansion for the iPad, the iXpand is the first I've seen that uses the Lightning connector (the rest use Wi-Fi to transfer files). Dong Ngo/CNET Simple yet affective design The iXpand Flash Drive is basically a regular thumbdrive with a Lightning connector.
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![]() There's no item or equipment store in Dungeon Hunter 5 so you have to pick up everything while playing. Gems are used to open random chests in the home world, upgrade your character's inventory slots, and refill different stats. They basically act as damage sponges for stronger enemies until they die.ĭungeon Hunter 5 also has in-app purchases for gems. You can hire another player to join you in missions adding a helping hand for stronger enemies, but the AI is pretty bad. There's not any real strategy involved when fighting, even with different weapon classes, because everything feels overly simplified. When you defeat a boss, you open a chest which contains equipment cards and XP. You wander around the level fighting lower level minions before getting to a level boss. ![]() The basic attack uses your equipped weapon, but you also have access to spells and defense magic if you have the right equipment.Ĭombat is repetitive. Movement in Dungeon Hunter 5 uses a free-floating directional pad and combat controls are a set of on-screen buttons. Dungeon Hunter 5 suggests what element will work best before starting a quest.Įquipment features two upgrade schemes: Fusion, where you break down unequipped weapons and armor and fuse them to increase its stats and Evolution for direct weapon upgrades, but these require really rare items. Weapons and armor have different elemental properties like fire and water that can be beneficial during specific missions. At the end of each level, you earn different equipment cards. You can't actually buy anything so you're stuck to finding it while playing. You can pick up dropped weapons, armor, and money which can be used to upgrade your equipment. There's "variety" in that there are different missions, but they all play the same way. You are limited to following a linear story as the leader of a bounty hunter group and missions range from assassinations to rescuing important people. Dungeon Hunter 5 uses the same mission styles as many casual games. ![]() In addition to the freedom of your 24-7 access, you'll get an individualized fitness evaluation with one of Workout Anytime's talented personal trainers and their secret x-ray eyes. If your guttural monkey shrieks and rivulets of sweat make it awkward to work out in public, head to the gym in the Edward Hopper hours of the night to practice your impression of a dying cat as you work up a sweat. Because patrons don't all have to cram their workouts into the same shrinking window of free time, you won't have to suffer Disneyworld lines to use Workout Anytime's state-of-the-art equipment. ![]() If you like to work out before the start of your day, head in extra early to energize your body and brain for its eight hours in the cubicle cage. 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About This Deal Jump to: Reviews | Creation of the 24-Hour DayĪfter being startled awake by the cold bowl of cookie dough encrusted to their faces, many Americans take their sleep-eating guilt for a late-night lap around Wal-Mart. ![]() ![]() Like most things wireless, the beauty of a wireless keyboard is that it eliminates the tangled mess of wires that can litter your workspace. Hopefully, our recommendations below can help you make an informed decision so you end up with something you love the first time around. If you’re not sure which type you prefer, it’s worth trying out a few in a retail store or, at the very least, ordering from a reputable website with a good return policy. There are even some that are split into two sections, which allows you to place both halves wherever they’re most comfortable for you. Some keyboards are domed while others curve upward toward the middle. The one that’s best for you really comes down to comfort. What to Look for in an Ergonomic Keyboard Which Ergonomic Shape Is Best for You?Įrgonomic keyboards come in many shapes, sizes, and configurations. But once I do, it feels almost the same as using a standard keyboard, and I quickly get back up to my normal typing speed. Because not all ergonomic keyboards are the same, it takes me a few hours to get accustomed to using a particular shape for the first time. (RSI is caused by repetitive motion such as using a mouse, grasping tools, and typing.) I’ve tried dozens of ergonomic keyboards over the years, often rotating between the different styles and shapes so as not to wear out my wrists. I’ve also turned to ergonomic keyboards as a remedy for the RSI (repetitive strain injury) I developed in my wrists due to excessive typing. The Expert: Being a tech journalist-my work has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, and other media outlets-I spend dozens of hours each week typing on my laptop or desktop. ![]() Price: $7 for Portuguese egg tarts, $3.50 for puff pastry egg tartsĭoor Door Bakery, 65 Broadway Street, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Mei Foo, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2148 3117, A post shared by Wah Cafeīest known for its world-famous buttered pineapple buns, Kam Wah also does a solid puff pastry egg tart. If you decide to pay Door Door a visit, don’t miss its huge range of nougats ( our favourite is Crispy Chocolate) and butter cookies, which are like melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. So, we recommened sticking to what the shop is known for. The pastry was pale and bland, while the filling was too sweet for us. We’d say that it’s a nice treat to grab if you’re in the area, but not so good that you must make the trek for one.Īlso available were puff pastry egg tarts, which were super cheap, but unfortunately rather disappointing. The tarts were lukewarm when we got there, so we imagine they’d be better fresh from the oven. The filling is good enough, not quite as creamy and luscious as our favourite’s, but at least it isn’t overly sweet. The crust is blander than we had hoped, but redeems itself by being flaky and crisp. Our verdict? It is much better than average Portuguese egg tart, but a tad behind Lord Stow’s. We simply had to go try its Portuguese egg tarts after hearing great things about them from more than one foodie friend. Hours: Monday to Friday: 7am – 7pm, Saturday: 8am – 7pm, Sunday: 8am – 6pmĮXpresso, Lobby, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2837 6777, A post shared by □ Food ĭoor Door has been churning out traditional, no-frills treats for the lucky residents of the Mei Foo neighbourhood for over 40 years. When we stopped by, the tarts had run out by 4pm on a Sunday, which caused us quite a great deal of heartbreak. ![]() The buttery scent that lingers on your fingertips after you’ve devoured it all– it’s like sweet torture – one that you can’t bring yourself to get rid of.īe sure to get your tarts early because the café tends to sell out way before closing time. Your day will be made when you catch one fresh from the oven, golden and glistening and piping hot. It has everything you could ever want in a dessert: a shatteringly crisp, buttery croissant-like shell, a creamy, luscious filling ( with just the right amount of “egginess”), and an artfully charred top. Found at EXpresso, a small cafe at The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s only Lord Stow’s franchise serves up the most amazing Portuguese egg tarts, which are every bit as good as its Macanese sisters. Topping our list is the best Portuguese egg tart you can find in the city. A post shared by Stow’s Egg Tarts at EXpresso *now closed* ![]() Head-to-head comparison on LastPass vs Chrome Password Manager Quick overview on LastPass vs Chrome Password Manager So let’s discuss the key differences between LastPass and Chrome Password Manager. If somebody gets ahold of your passwords, the consequences can be devastating. Therefore, it’s crucial to protect your passwords with the best password manager available. Your passwords hold the key to your entire digital and real-life identity. However, you must upgrade to LastPass’s Premium plan to access LastPass on unlimited devices. Since the goal of a password manager is to protect your passwords, LastPass is the better choice. From streaming and social media accounts to bank and email accounts, password managers are incredibly helpful.īut what’s better, LastPass or Chrome Password Manager?Īlthough Chrome Password Manager is free and convenient to use, LastPass offers more security and privacy features. Keeping track of all your passwords is one of the biggest challenges we face in the modern age. If you’re looking for alternative solutions check out The best family password managers of 2023 (and why you should get one)! Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you protect your patients, your employees, and your business.LastPass is no longer recommended as a password manager solution due to the recent security breaches. From risk assessments to employee training, we have the tools and expertise necessary to help your business achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance. We understand that navigating the complex requirements of HIPAA can be challenging, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your unique needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing affordable rates and personalized solutions to help you become HIPAA compliant. Our HIPAA compliance services help ensure that your business follows the basic HIPAA rules and guidelines to protect sensitive patient information. For organizations with a dependency on legacy Internet Explorer-based sites, they will need to be configured to open in Microsoft Edge using Internet Explorer (IE) mode. Microsoft Edge provides support for legacy and newly developed websites and apps. ![]() This change will enable Microsoft users more ease of access and use of everyday tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and more.³ Open web standards and more recently issued browsers have enabled faster web access and greater sets of features. IE 11 has been in use since 2013 and since then, online capabilities have become much more sophisticated. Use the online web vault by logging in to the LastPass website with your email address and master password.Download the LastPass app for iOS or Android.Download the LastPass browser extension for a different web browser.Download the LastPass for Microsoft Edge web browser extension.LastPass users may continue to access their accounts using any of the supported alternative options: You can also access your LastPass vault via the LastPass website, LastPass mobile apps for iOS or Android, or LastPass desktop application for Windows.”² LastPass says it recommends “you access your LastPass vault by logging in using a supported LastPass browser extension on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and/or Opera going forward. The company recommends users transition to a different, supported browser in advance of the June date.² LastPass has also announced that as of June 15, the LastPass browser extension for IE 11 will no longer be supported. This change has an effect on not only Internet Explorer, but also any applications used in tandem with it, such as LastPass. ![]() Microsoft has promised to provide one year’s notice before retiring IE mode.¹ LastPass ![]() This mode enables backward compatibility and will be supported through at least 2029. Microsoft says customers should move to Microsoft Edge with IE mode. Starting June 15, 2022, Microsoft will end support of Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11), the last major version of Internet Explorer, and will discontinue the security updates used to maintain it. Internet Explorer was once one of the biggest players in the browser game, but now it’s coming to its end of days. ![]() Please, for the love of God, if you enjoyed any other the app wars game, even the slightest amount, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS GAME. Honestly, I only rated it this high so you will see this comment and not make the same mistake I did. I've also figured out that it's the company "HIVE" that screws up these games and makes them "freemiums". I would rather play that than this shell of my childhood. The only thing that is different is the play style, and there's no chat. If you have ever played Summoner's War, it is SHOCKINGLY identical. Adds popping up in your face, loot crate system of getting cards, limited amounts of times you can fight, it's all just the largest disappointment I could have possibly imagined. It is just like every other "free" game out there these days. I'm telling you right now not to get it because it will ruin anything and everything you previously loved about this game franchise. It was so memorable on the app Wars 2 to save up your mana, summon the best troop and watch it murder everything. I saw the game before I read any reviews, and I was overjoyed that they made another addition to what used to be one of my favorite iOS games, maybe of all games. If you have played and thoroughly enjoyed the old the app wars, please, I know it may be tempting, but DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS GAME. Install Cartoon Wars 3 on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above. Once Cartoon Wars 3 is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Cartoon Wars 3. ![]() The search will reveal the Cartoon Wars 3 app icon.Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Cartoon Wars 3".On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation. Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:.Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >. We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:. ![]() He calls her and acts as a medium - you know, to reach out to the ghost of "Excalibur," a.k.a Tyrone. We had Rakesh pretend to be an astrologer. ![]() All we had to do was to put the elements together. His mom was already convinced that a ghost was haunting her before this prank call happened. This prank call was in collaboration with her son, so we had a ton of information to work with. From angry ghosts to spirit possessions, here are some scary prank ideas for your thrift shopping buddy: Satanic Doll Possesses Owner Sometimes those bargain finds are more trouble than they are worth. Here are a few of our top picks for prank calls that managed to unsettle those on the other side: Ownage Pranks Presents Its Top Picks Sometimes their minds will fill in the blanks and end up more scared than they should be. Or anyone that tends to jump to conclusions. This stuff works great for friends and family that are superstitious. You can also go about it through the delivery - heavy breathing, changing voices, guttural sounds, and cat-like wailing are some examples. So how do you go about scaring people? It can come from something you talk about, like ominous news, creepy facts, or information a stranger shouldn't know. A scary prank call should creep them out - nothing that gives them lasting trauma, just enough to get a good scream or two. The only definition that matters is your target's. It doesn't matter what other people think are conventionally scary. It's difficult to say!īut here at Ownage Pranks, our definition is simple. If you ask people what they think is a scary phone call, one might say bad news while another talks about paranormal encounters. Scary can mean different things to different people. If regular calls can do this, can you imagine what you can do with a scary prank call? You may out-do yourself just yet. In whichever scenario, you probably had at least one phone that sends shivers down your spine. Or perhaps you have crippling social anxiety where you would rather send a million text messages than make a single phone. Maybe you've gone out with friends late at night, only to find out dozens of missed calls from your mom. There are probably many times when you felt you had similar close encounters. Have you ever watched horror films like The Ring or One Missed Call, where phone calls can literally cause death? It isn't so hard to imagine. ![]() The exterior styling of the Sky was highly praised by enthusiasts as a welcome departure from the old Saturn styling. Until 2008 the Sky, the Solstice, the GT and the G2X were built in Delaware. In September of 2007 the production version was released. In 2006 a rebadged version named the Daewoo G2X was unveiled as a concept car destined for the South Korean market. Luxury features of the Sky included keyless entry, power accessories and cruise control, all with an affordable price tag. Five-speed manual and automatic transmissions were both available. A dealer-installed turbo upgrade kit on the Sky produced 290 hp. It featured 18-inch wheels and a 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 straight-4 engine that produced 177 hp, a new straight-4 2.0 L turbocharged direct injected engine that produced 260 hp. It was available in various European markets as the Opel GT. The outside of the car showcases a sophisticated visage with projector halogen low beams and reflector optic halogen high beam headlamps. According to Ed Welburn, the vice president of Design for GM North America, the Sky's 'strong front end' was the 'new face of Saturn, with a pronounced fender peak and a bold, chrome bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge.' The convertible top neatly folds completely into the rear compartment while the clamshell hood reinforces the sports car persona. It featured more than ample interior space, fun and sporty top-down driving fun and a smooth ride. The Sky was created at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Birmingham, England, which signaled the adoption of an international design language for the marque. The Saturn Sky was designed by Franz von Holzhausen and was inspired by the design of the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept. The Sky was built at GM's Wilmington, Delaware plant alongside the Solstice and the Opel GT. The Sky concept originally debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto and the production version followed closely at the 2006 show. The sky uses the Kappa automobile platform that was shared with the Pontiac Solstice and the Opel GT and boasted classic Roadster styling. The only roadster produced by the Saturn marque, the Sky was introduced during the first part of 2006 as a 2007 model. It featured a dynamic design with nimble performance. The 2-seat convertible Sky indeed was a bold new product for Saturn that would share the message regarding the new generation of vehicles about to be delivered from Saturn. It's only the beginning' according to Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. Your description of what you did makes it sound like you had no clue what you were doing, but that may just be for the sake of not feeling like you are typing your life story into a forum post.2006 Saturn Sky Gravana Tuning Turbo 'For Saturn, the Sky is not the limit. Then upload the newly saved modified stock tune back onto your car. ZZPerformance sells them cheaply in my opinion.ĭid you ever download your stock tune from your Redline, or did you just open the tune from the repository and try to shove that on your own ECU? Because you have to download the stock tune off your ECU first and license your ECU, then if you want to use a tune repository tune you either have to have that person's tune licensed (which isn't worth it), or you have to do a file comparison and copy/paste the tables that are different into your stock tune. I've had some "oh crap" moments with unintentionally erased ECUs here and there over the years, but all have been recoverable.Īs for ECU, just get the ole stocker. Now, if you ECU was already toast, and you weren't aware of it and then HPTuners basically faulted as a result of your dead ECU, then I can see that being an issue. Usually flashing a stock file back onto it with the Write Entire process will recover the ECU. You can have a failure to complete writing or similar that will render the ECU temporarily erased, but not dead from a functional sense. Really rare that reading or flashing your ECU with HPTuners causes the ECU to brick. ![]() Mine That Bird finished second, a length behind Rachel Alexandra. The mount on Mine That Bird went to Mike Smith. Rachel Alexandra had won the Kentucky Oaks by 20 lengths with Borel aboard and was the favorite in the Preakness. īorel opted to ride his regular mount, the filly Rachel Alexandra, in the Preakness. It was announced on May 4, 2009, on ESPN that Mine That Bird would run in the Preakness. Trainer Chip Woolley was concerned that the Preakness tends to have a quick pace that might not benefit his horse as much as the Belmont. Ĭo-owner Mark Allen said, "The plan was that if he showed something here, to skip the Preakness and go to the Belmont, like his dad." His sire Birdstone won the Belmont Stakes in 2004, suggesting that Mine That Bird's breeding is for longer distances. They planned to wait and assess the horse's condition first. ![]() The day after his Derby win, Mine That Bird's connections were uncertain if they would come back two weeks later and try for the Preakness Stakes. Mine That Bird had the third longest odds in the 19-horse field, with only Atomic Rain (55-1) and Join in the Dance (51-1) being higher. Ī two-dollar win wager returned $103.20, making Mine That Bird tied with Giacomo for the fourth-biggest upset winner in Kentucky Derby history, behind 91-1 longshot Donerail in 1913, 80-1 victor Rich Strike in 2022, and 65-1 winner Country House in 2019. He ran the Derby's mile-and-a-quarter distance in 2 minutes 2.66 seconds. Mine That Bird pulled away to win by 6 3⁄ 4 lengths for the longest margin of victory in over 60 years. Borel kept Mine That Bird on the rail, leaving it to go around just one tiring horse before ducking back onto the rail, where he exploded past Pioneerof the Nile and Musket Man so fast on the inside that Durkin, who was focused on the other two horses, did not see "Bird" come through until he was already three lengths in the lead. Ĭalvin Borel, using the ground-saving, rail-skimming riding technique that won him the 2007 Derby with Street Sense, charged past horses along the backstretch and at the turn for home moved into contention. By the time the pack of horses was running down the backstretch, Mine That Bird was so far back that NBC's announcer Tom Durkin at first missed seeing him. Ridden by Calvin Borel, Mine That Bird had trouble out of the starting gate and was left about eight lengths behind the rest of the field. 2009 Kentucky Derby įollowing overnight rain, the Churchill Downs natural dirt track was rated as "sloppy" for the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Woolley, who had a broken foot at the time and was in a cast, loaded Mine That Bird into a horse trailer attached to his pickup truck and drove over 1,200 miles (perhaps 1,700 miles ) over 21 hours from New Mexico to get to the race. Based on his career earnings in graded stakes races, he qualified as one of the twenty Kentucky Derby starters. Racing in the United States at age three for new trainer Chip Woolley, in his 2009 debut on February 28, Mine That Bird finished second in the Borderland Derby, and on March 29 had a fourth-place finish in the Sunland Derby. In the 2008 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Mine That Bird finished last of the twelve starters. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella. His new owners turned the gelding over to U.S. After she and the horse won the Grey Stakes on October 11, 2008, the partnership accepted a $400,000 offer from the New Mexico partnership of Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine. Chantal Sutherland rode him to victory in the Silver Deputy Stakes and the Swynford Stakes. Cotey nominated the horse for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and the Kentucky Derby. He and his partners raced the gelding at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, where he won four of six starts and was voted the 2008 Canadian Champion 2-yr-old Male Horse. Prospector on his dam's side.Ĭanadian trainer David Cotey purchased Mine That Bird for $9,500 from the 2007 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale. He is related to Northern Dancer through both of his parents and is related to Native Dancer and Mr. His sire is Birdstone (winner of the 2004 Belmont Stakes), and his dam is Mining My Own. He had earnings of $2,228,637 and was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2015. Mine That Bird (foaled May 10, 2006) is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-1 odds and came second in the Preakness Stakes and third in the Belmont Stakes. Ball and HGHR Inc.Ģ) Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte EquineĬanadian Champion 2-yr-old Male Horse (2008)Ĭanadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2015) Lamantia Blackburn & Needham/Betz Thoroughbredsġ) Dominion Bloodstock, D. ![]() Mine That Bird at Santa Anita Park in Oct, 2009 |
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