![]() There we can also buy other nice items: armor for the ship, extra time for mission completion or extra lives. The money that we make in this fashion can be spent once we reach the shop in the game. The shot-down ships can sometimes also drop coins made of different metal (silver, gold, etc.). This can be essential if want to quickly dodge an upcoming missile or worse, one that is following us. It was later stated in the comment section to that post, that "as Edgar died and no-one can follow his code, yes, the project is not continuing.There are also bonuses that increase the speed with which our aircraft is moving. It was announced on the sequel's official Facebook page that on April 1, 2015, the creator of Warblade, Edgar Vigdal had died, casting the future of the sequel into doubt. It was to be released for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The new game was to include a level editor, as well as completely redesigned graphics and levels. On 19 December 2011, Vidgal revealed the new main screen design for the sequel, now titled Warblade MK II. In May 2007 it was revealed that Vigdal had begun planning a sequel to Warblade, dubbed Warblade II. If the player collects 1000 gems in one game, a super gem drop is entered, where gems are worth 20 times what they are worth in usual gem drops. A gem drop is much like a meteor storm, however only gems fall, and they are worth large numbers of points. The only way to enter a gem drop is to collect 100 gems, through the use of gem bombs, or collecting gems in memorystations and meteor storms. If the player reaches the end of the meteor storm, they are rewarded with a large number of points and amount of money.Ī gem drop is a third mini game that cannot be entered by collecting a bonus. Occasionally, money, points or gems can be collected that are also falling from the top of the screen. During a meteor storm, the player must navigate through falling rocks. If all pairs in a memorystation are found, the player receives bonus points and the next time a memorystation is entered there are more squares.Ī meteor storm is the second mini game that can be entered by collecting a falling bonus from an alien. The object of memorystation is to find pairs by turning over grid-like squares. Every 25 levels there is a boss level.Īt the end of each pack, the player is taken to the shop where there is the option to purchase upgrades, such as extra lives and improved weapons.Ī memorystation is one of two mini games that can be entered by collecting a falling bonus from an alien. The fourth and final level of the pack, alternates between a kamikaze level, in which aliens dive from above the screen, and a bonus level, in which the player earns a bonus if all aliens are defeated before they leave the screen area. When six different rank markers have been collected, the player advances a rank. When defeating a larger alien, there is the opportunity to collect a rank marker. ![]() The third level introduces larger versions of the aliens. The first two levels of a pack are levels containing only small aliens. Levels are made in packs of four, with each pack introducing a new alien design. On defeating some aliens, random bonuses will be dropped for the player to collect, such as money, improved weaponry, or mini games. The player must defeat all the aliens on the screen by shooting at them from the ship to advance to the next level. An assembly of bug-like alien creatures fly onto the screen and shoot at the player's ship. The player controls a small ship, which moves along the bottom of the screen. Where technically possible, the graphics and sounds are respectful to their Amiga origins. It is a rewrite and modernization of a popular Amiga shareware game, Deluxe Galaga, which was written by the same author back in the mid-1990s. The game is a 2D space shooter in the vein of the perennial classic Galaga. It is also available for retail in the App Store for iOS devices (in iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad versions). The Windows version runs well on Linux under Wine. Warblade is a shareware computer game for Microsoft Windows and OS X, written by Norwegian developer Edgar M.
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![]() The lead in drawing pencils ranges from very soft to extra-hard. Both types of drawing pencils come in varying tip sizes. With the mechanical variety, you can count on a consistent, always-sharp tip, whereas standard pencils need to be sharpened. Then there are mechanical drawing pencils, which usually come with graphite lead. Most graphite pencils don't have attached erasers, but you can find high-quality options that do. Graphite pencils have a special kind of lead made of ground graphite (crystalline carbon) and clay. "The wax can easily be rubbed out with a tissue, whereas cheaper pencils are less waxy because they are harder." "Higher end pencils are very waxy, which can result in your drawing looking hazy after a while if it is not framed and exposed to air," says artist and art restoration specialist Sarah Valente. Once your skills develop, you can splurge on a more expensive and extensive set of graphite or colored pencils. For beginners just starting out, a more inexpensive student-grade pencil might be better. What to Look for in Drawing Pencils PriceĪs with all art supplies, the more professional and high-grade products will be more expensive. ![]() Aside from high-quality flat erasers on the ends, they're made with extra-firm yet incredibly smooth Japanese graphite lead ( view at Amazon). However, for those who like a built-in eraser, we recommend Palomino Blackwing 602 Graphite Pencils. These German-made pencils contain super-bonded lead, which wears evenly and resists breaking ( view at Amazon). These are the best drawing pencils you can buy online.įor premium-quality, dependable, and versatile drawing utensils, you can't go wrong with Staedtler Mars Lumograph. "A good pencil set will have different shades of one color." "Sets that have different colors of the same intensity are okay, but not ideal for shading and complex color schemes in fine artwork," she says. Our overall pick, the Staedtler Mars Lumograph Art Drawing Pencils ( view at Amazon) are a no-nonsense option that won't break easily and work for beginners and professionals alike.įinding a good range in colors and hues is key, says artist and art restoration specialist Sarah Valente. You will want to find the right firmness, color, and type for you and the art you wish to create.įrom fine-tipped and mechanical to colored and graphite, there are options out there for every skill level and budget. Though relatively straightforward, drawing pencils come in a wide range of styles and colors and various lead types. If your artistic expression involves drawing, doodling, sketching, hatching, shading, stenciling, or tracing, you'll need a high quality drawing pencil. ![]() When it’s collected, personal data is either not logged at all, removed from reports before they’re sent to Apple, or protected by techniques such as Differential Privacy. Analytics may include details about hardware and operating system specifications, performance statistics, and data about how you use your devices and applications. The collected information does not identify you personally and can be sent to Apple only with your explicit consent. This analysis helps Apple improve products and reduce problems like apps crashing. If you choose to opt in, your iOS and iPadOS devices can collect analytics about your device and any paired Apple Watch and send it to Apple for analysis. IOS and iPadOS also let you know when an app accesses your Clipboard, so you can confirm that it receives access to only the items you expect. Starting with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, apps need to ask your permission before scanning your local network. Sometimes apps need to know what other devices are on your local network, like when you’re trying to connect to a smart TV or printer. In iOS and iPadOS, access to the camera is disabled for an app when it is in the background. And Control Center shows you when an app has recently used the microphone or camera. In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 or later, when an app uses the microphone or camera, your device displays an indicator to let you know it is being used –– whether you are in the app, in another app, or on the Home Screen. No app can access the microphone or camera without your permission. iOS and iPadOS require developers to get your permission before tracking you or your device across apps and websites owned by other companies for ad targeting, for ad measurement purposes, or to share your data with data brokers. Even if you grant access once, you can always change it later in Settings. You’ll receive a prompt with an explanation the first time a third-party app wants to use this data, so you can make an informed decision about granting permission. Apps may request access to things such as your location, contacts, calendars, or photos. After that, you'll need to reconnect your device to a mobile or Wi-Fi network every 48 hours to allow the app to check for changes to the video or its availability.Apple gives you transparency and control over the data you share with apps. Some features, like commenting and liking, are only available when your device is online.ĭownloaded videos can be played offline for up to 48 hours. You must be signed in to use the Download feature. You'll find these videos in the Library tab. These videos can be watched during periods of low or no connectivity. In select locations, certain videos on the YouTube mobile app are available to download for offline playback. Download videos to watch offline in select countries ![]() Some actions, like commenting and liking, are only available when your device is online. If you're signed in to your YouTube Premium account on mobile you can watch videos that you've previously downloaded. In the YouTube app, pull down to reload the screen.Restart your network connection by turning it off and then on again. ![]() Check that Cellular Data is turned on for YouTube.Go into the Settings app on your device.Make sure you're connected to the internet.You may also get an error message in the Home, Trending, Subscriptions, or Library tabs. If you lose your internet connection while using the YouTube app on an iPhone or iPad, you'll get an error message in the video player. ![]() ĭeX has also been used in the public safety setting to replace in-vehicle laptops. Since 2019, with the Note 10 and Galaxy Fold, DeX can now be launched via a direct cable connection to a physical computer using the existing provided charging cable or any similar off-the-shelf USB-C cable with data transfer, eliminating the need for any proprietary docking accessories. This design enabled the cell phone to lay flat and function as a touchpad or even continue being used as a phone in its usual fashion whilst being connected to a display and with DeX operating. This provided a USB-C port, HDMI and two USB ports. Īlso in 2018, Samsung released the DeX PAD. This design enabled the cell phone to lie flat and function as a touchpad or even continue being used as a phone in its usual fashion whilst being connected to a display and with DeX operating. In August 2018 with the launch of the Note 9, Samsung introduced the DeX HDMI adapter (USB-C to female HDMI), DeX cable (USB-C to male HDMI) and DeX multiport adapter, which whilst still proprietary and containing active electronics, eliminated the need for the previous docking accessories. ![]() This provided a USB-C port, Ethernet, HDMI 2.0 output and two USB 2.0 ports. In 2017, the original version of DeX was released, which required the use of a proprietary docking accessory called the DeX Station. ![]() It has also been introduced on several high-end tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S4, S5e, Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite, Tab S7 FE, Tab S7 and S7+. The Galaxy A90 5G is the first Galaxy A phone with DeX support. Samsung first included the DeX feature on Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, and has continued to support the feature on all of its latest flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S9, S10, S20, S21, S22, S23, Note8, Note9 and Note10 series and Note20 series. The name " DeX" is a contraction of " Desktop eXperience". Samsung DeX (stylized as SΛMSUNG DeX) is a feature included on some high-end Samsung handheld devices that enables users to extend their device into a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.DeX Station when opened, showing the USB-C docking. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. You’re reading 9to5Google - experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. However, if you already have a 10-series phone, it’s a cool feature to try at least once. With Android 10 reportedly getting a native desktop mode, the relevance of DeX might be in jeopardy. Now your phone-based desktop should be ready!ĭeX is still pretty limited and you’ll get the best experience using apps with DeX optimisations. Start using the DeX environment on your computer You’ll get a prompt on the phone to start up DeX mode, just check the notification area and tap on the prompt.ĥ. Once the app is installed, it’s as simple as plugging one end of the cable into your phone, while plugging the other end into the PC.Ĥ. The USB-C cable is the sort of generic product you can pick up from any store these days. We’re using a Windows 10 computer with a Note 10+. After the download finishes, run the installer and follow the instructions. If you have all of the above, simple head over to the DeX app download page and download the right version of the app for your computer. A Windows 7 PC, a Windows 10 PC or a MacOS versions above 10.13.Any USB-C cable, although Samsung sells an official DeX cable as well.In order for this to work, you need a few things: Start using the DeX environment on your computer.Connect your 10-series phone to the computer using a USB-C cable.There are sure to be other interesting uses for the DeX app and we’d love to hear your ideas in the comments. It can also be useful as a way to keep work and personal stuff separate on your work computer. By using DeX, you’re effectively only borrowing the peripherals. It’s preferable not to log into your accounts or leave any information behind on these machines. Public computers in hotels, airports or libraries come to mind. There are a few interesting use cases for this particular flavor of DeX though. After all, the idea was to replace your computer with a DeX Station, not use it when you have a perfectly good computer in front of you already. In other words, by connecting your phone to a computer running the DeX app, you can use DeX as if it were just another program running on your Mac or PC. What Samsung have done, is to make DeX available as an app that runs on a host computer. The answer might seem a little weird at first. ![]() It's great as it allows the user to be confident treading on uneven ground. The profile is quite chunky at the heel and toe areas. The slightly recessed lace eyelets enable you to draw the back of the boot in as you tighten the laces creating a nice firm wrap-around feel. It supports well while not cutting off the circulation. This is where the boot comes into its own for me. Note: At this point slightly off topic, I want to remind you that the socks you choose, play a big part in comfort so don’t skimp in that area. Whilst I won’t be so bold as to say they are the comfiest things I’ve ever tried on as some reviewers would, they are very comfortable, and I believe a bit of breaking in will only increase the comfort level. I am a size 9 and tried both the 8.5 and size 9’s on, the size 9 had a little extra toe room whilst still being snug in all the right places. They fit true to shoe size in my opinion. However, I’m sure the boot will relax after a bit of use and the toe section is nice, plenty of room to allow for ample toe wiggle. So those of you with really wide feet might not find them that comfortable. I felt they were slightly narrower around the mid-section than the previous boots I’ve owned. I went for all black versions as I like to keep my boots clean and thought that the darker color would show dirt a bit less than the alternatives. When I first opened the box, I thought it was a nice looking boot without blowing my mind. This was music to my ears, so I decided to give them a go. The key points that kept coming up were "comfortable, stable, supportive" etc. While I take information from those sites with a pinch of salt, these boots kept cropping up on many sites, so I decided to look through some consumer reviews. I read through various websites publishing surveys on the “top 10 hiking boots” or claims of that nature. Did I want it to look good? Of course, but this was a secondary requirement. I was looking for a solid boot with a stable base and good ankle support (for my glass left ankle) that would be suitable for long-distance hiking over various terrain while carrying weight. ![]() The app has a host of great features and they are virtually all implemented in a highly intuitive, user-friendly manner. Notability's combination of numerous features, an intelligently-designed interface, a fluid, readable handwriting experience, and value is enough to make it unbeatable. In the Library, you can view a new recent notes features that shows the 10 most recently opened notes.Īn updated Help Center also features articles and tutorials to learn the finer points of the app.ĭesigned for the iPhone and all iPad models, Notability can be downloaded now on the App Store for $9.99. That feature even supports audio recording and playback. And a new note switcher makes it easy to switch between notes quickly. Latest Updates New in 12.1.8 - Bug Fixes New in 11.0 - Becoming a Free App With Annual Subscription Option and New Features New in 12.1.7 - Bug Fixes New in 12.1.6 - Bug Fixes New in 12.1.5 - Bug Fixes New in 12.1.2 and 12.1.3 See all 19 articles General Information and Community Community. With the Multi-Note feature for iPads, you can work with two different notes side by side. If you have a significant amount of handwriting, that process may take a while. 'The new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be available next week, and requires watchOS 9.5 and iOS 16.5. ![]() Use Night Mode to review and take notes at night or in dark spaces You can turn Night Mode on from within your notes by pressing the three vertical dots in the top right of the note. For our EDU users like you, we’re ready to embark on an exciting new chapter and we hope it gives even. Just to note, the first time you launch the app after updating the library will be scanned and indexed for handwriting. The software updates have been in beta testing since late March. We’ve just released a new update to Notability In 11.8 we’re excited to bring you Night Mode View your notes with a dark appearance at the flip of a switch. In the past 11 years since we first launched Notability, the way that students and teachers engage with technology has grown in so many ways, and now more than five million K-12 students use Notability in 53 countries. Enjoy the most lifelike sketching experience yet with our new Pencil tool complete with pressure and tilt sensitivity when paired with Apple Pencil. ![]() In this update we’re excited to introduce Notability Pencil Sketch, shade, write and bring your ideas to life. You can now search handwritten notes from the Library and within a specific note.Īny handwritten note can now also be converted into text. We’ve just released update 12 for Notability. The biggest addition in the update involves handwriting. ![]() Part of these discussions was "Project Crossover", an initiative to work with wiki admins on both platforms to combine wikis for the same subject and to address subdomain conflicts. Fandom and Curse began discussions in late 2018, shortly after the Fandom-Curse merger was announced. Organizationally, Fandom and Curse merged. The acquisition was closed in January 2019. This excluded BukkitDev, CurseForge, CurseForge Network and Union For Gamers, which remained Twitch's assets. This included Curse Media properties Gamepedia, Curse Network, D&D Beyond, Muthead, and Futhead. had reached an agreement to acquire Curse from Twitch Interactive for an undisclosed amount. On December 12, 2018, it was announced that Fandom, Inc. Muthead Supporter and Gamepedia Pro continued to exist The ad-free Curse Network program was retired. As part of the migration to the Twitch Desktop App, the Curse Premium program was shut down and premium features were released to all users. The Huntsville, Alabama based media team stayed as part of Curse. The Irvine, California based Curse team worked under Twitch. In April 2017, the Curse desktop app was renamed to Twitch. announced via subsidiary Twitch Interactive that it would acquire Curse, Inc. Curse expressed a long-term interest in expanding content and communities as their prime concern. The service allowed users to add wikis to their favorites list, earn Wikipoints and Levels, display personal statistics (such as global editing leaderboards, number of edits, etc.), and change and set global preferences the service also introduced a new user page system, a change from the MediaWiki standard user pages, including a new commenting system. On May 7, 2014, Curse introduced Curse Profiles, an integrated social media system in Gamepedia offering a wide range of features. On June 26, 2013, Curse announced in a press conference that it would relocate their chief headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, leaving their sales office in San Francisco. Curse continued to acquire more communities such as MTG Salvation, which they finalized on December 17, 2012. By June 2012, Curse's monthly worldwide traffic was reported by Quantcast as being in excess of 21 million unique visitors. In April 2012, Ernst & Young named Thieblot as a semifinalist in their "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year" program for Northern California. On December 14, 2012, Curse officially launched the Gamepedia wiki farm. as the 405th fastest growing company in the United States, and the San Francisco Business Times ranked it 22nd in their list of the "Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the San Francisco Bay Area". Ĭurse also offered a Curse Premium subscription for additional functionality in the Curse Client such as one-click updating of all add-ons, higher download bandwidth, cloud backups and sync, and an ad-free browsing experience on the Curse website. ![]() As the funding for Curse increased, it proceeded to develop several high-profile sites in-house while acquiring larger sites with already established communities and content, particularly for MMO games such as RuneScape. In short order, the site exponentially increased in traffic and popularity. After leaving school, Thieblot began to turn his passion into a business, launching CurseBeta in 2006, offering up add-ons and modifications. History 2006–2010 Ĭurse was born out of founder Hubert Thieblot's "hardcore" love of World of Warcraft. In the middle of 2020, CurseForge was sold from Twitch to Overwolf. ![]() The remainder of Curse's assets stayed with Twitch. In December 2018, Fandom announced that they had acquired Curse's media assets, including its gaming community websites, Gamepedia wiki farm and D&D Beyond. In August 2016, Curse announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Amazon via its subsidiary Twitch Interactive for an undisclosed amount. The company also sponsored an eponymous eSports club, which competed primarily in League of Legends. As it expanded, the company began to develop and acquire gaming communities (particularly focusing on MMORPG titles such as World of Warcraft, as well as other games such as Minecraft), wikis, as well as offering voice chat services. The company was headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and had offices in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Brighton, and Berlin.Ĭurse initially focused on offering mods for various video games. Donovan Duncan ( President, 2015–2019) Ĭurse was a gaming company that managed the video game mod host CurseForge, wiki host Gamepedia, and the Curse Network of gaming community websites. Avast 2019 Serial Key is the actual security program usually used by millions and billions of users worldwide. It is only available 30 days after you purchase the Avast activation key. This antivirus is available in two types of versions for free or completely free. Avast Activation Code Free requires less RAM or less memory. In other words, you can say this program as a very powerful antivirus and security engine. It is a useful software application that covers all significant security risks individually and protects the computer system with its proper tools likewise.
![]() ![]() ‘Iceberg Alley’ would look fabulous with shrubs that have red to purple foliage such as Ninebarks (‘Summer Wine’, ‘Diablo’, ‘Center Glow. This is a selection of a native North American species. ‘Iceberg Alley’ is a male plant that produces pollen and nectar, making it attractive to honeybees, bumblebees and some butterflies This beauty has no significant pests or disease issues. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It blooms in spring with a very pretty silver catkin with red stamens. ![]() This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. Salix Candida 'Jefberg' The powdery, silver foliage of this small shrub will be a great addition to the landscape, adding texture and contrast when combined with other colorful shrubs. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. This small shrub's powdery, silver foliage adds texture and contrast when combined with other plants. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications Iceberg Alley is a North American native cultivar discovered by the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Botanical Garden. It has no significant negative characteristics. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. The smooth bark and white branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. The fuzzy pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. It has attractive grayish green foliage with white undersides and tinges of silver which emerges white in spring. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow features delicate silver catkins with red overtones and yellow anthers along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. A compact, dense native shrub that presents powdery, silver foliage that adds texture and contrast when combined with other shrubs pretty silver catkins with red stamens in spring best in full sun tolerates moist soils and pruning Torchlight is a bold and imaginative action-RPG that takes its lead from Diablo. ![]() Runic has also employed some improvements from Torchlight II on PC, such as quicker loading times, better animations and automaps.įinally, each of the three classes has a new armour set, there are new random quests and there's something called a Chakawary pet.Īll that in one pint-sized 200MB download. What's more, the Xbox 360 pad will rumble for quakes, low strikes, low health heartbeats and tugs on the fishing line - obviously. "Most of us actually find it easier to use a variety of skills on the console vs. You don't have to think about it or map it.įour skills can be mapped for use at a time, plus a second set handled by the d-pad. Potions 'auto pick' the best potion to heal you or regenerate mana. "The concept of item 'slots' is done away with - you just have a number of items you can hold (50 - ignores stack counts). "Nothing works the same," according to Runic, and "all new art and navigation" had to be created. Speaking of which, the user interface has been "completely overhauled". ![]() The only feature that hasn't carried over from PC is secondary weapon sets, "because there was no way we could find that didn't feel horrible in inventory management". Overall, combat is said to feel "faster" and "more manoeuvrable". Ranged combat is "in many ways easier", thanks to auto-targeting and more comfortable dodging, and "Lobbed" skills are handled by the analog triggers - a light squeeze throws near, a heavy squeeze throws far. Animations have been "redone" accordingly, and it all "feels natural and does what you expect", apparently. "No virtual cursors ever."Īs enemies can't be click-selected, you now move forwards slightly with each swing, smashing whatever is closest (this will be highlighted red) and bruising anything nearby. "Control is direct," explained Runic on its forum (via VG247). ![]() Torchlight is set to arrive on Xbox Live Arcade either next month or the month after that, but when it does there will be changes, developer Runic has said.Ĭharacter control has had to change, most obviously, as a cursor-lead point-and-click, click, click action-RPG does not translate to console without some adjustments. |
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