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![]() ![]() Even when it does release, it very well might be lackluster, like when KSP 2 EA first launched on PC. I half expect the console version to release well after the 1.0 release, though thats just my expectation. As such, I don't expect too see KSP 2 on console for at least another few years. They have shown that they place no value in the console community. Private Division (yes, private division, not squad) has set a precedent that has completley destroyed my faith in them. Let me insist over an entire year of complete radio silence, even when the latest possible release date completley passed. In fact, they won't even answer questions when interrogated directly through social media, the forums, or even through their customer service lines. It's been over a YEAR since KSP teams communicated publicly about the updates in any fashion. Here's the thing not only was there no update, there was no delay announcement, no new ETA, noo devellopment update. No biggie, after all game devs get delayed all the time. ![]() Guess what didn't happen? There was no update. In April of the following year, Community Manager the announcement that both updates would come before the end of 2022. ![]() I mean, if you want an example, 1.11 and 1.12 have both been promised to come out on console! However, that announcement was made in September of 2021. and even the next-gen console versions of KSP STILL BEING ON 1.10!, Then, after about 200h of gameplay, this ugly (sorry!) game braking save game error appears Or at least, much closer to being finished. And it's bound to be a lot worse for consoles, where, yeah, the console gamers are just far more used to playing finished games. I mean, we see how poorly it's going on the PC side. But even if the Intercept had some spare time to get patch 2 out for the consoles, and assuming it worked at least as well as the PC version, requiring no further patching, while the Sony and MS would technically allow it, I don't think the player base would accept it. It'd be an absolute pain to try to get these through the cert along with everything else that the Intercept was doing. The initial release was followed up by two patches. Would it make sense to release the game on consoles in this state? No. As far as the console certification goes, that's good to go. Yeah, there are severe bugs with rockets deconstructing, being unable to launch until you restart the game, and other corruption of the game state, but you can still get into the escape menu from anywhere, and the game doesn't lock up. You'll note that none of it even indirectly says, "Should be able to play the game." The state that the KSP2 early access is in would probably pass console review. You just have to consistently make it from startup to the main menu without crashing. You can't hard-lock the console, the game has to keep responding to the controller, you have to be able to get to relevant menus, certain accessibility requirements must be met, and I think there are some limits on how often it crashes, but I'm not even sure about that. You can have a very rough, very WIP game, so long as certain requirements are met. There are specific requirements that your game, or any given patch for it, has to pass in order to be allowed a console release, but they have very little to do with how playable the game is. They would never allow WIP games on their platform that may or may not be finished. ![]()
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![]() government banned the use of Kaspersky products in federal information systems due to fears over the firm’s possible ties to the Russian government. “It’s a sign of the times,” said Goldstein, whose company was one of those that received the recent Kaseya email urging customers to ditch Kaspersky.Īs it is, Goldstein said his company removed all Kaspersky software from its customers systems in 2017, when the U.S. Michael Goldstein, CEO of LAN Infotech, a Florida-based MSP, said Kaseya’s anti-Kaspersky email blitz on behalf of Bitdefender was the first time he’s seen a rival, directly or indirectly, so blatantly trying to pry customers away from Kaspersky. “Our customers and partners can be confident in the integrity and security of Kaspersky’s solutions,” the company said in a statement. But it did once again try to reassure MSPs and customers that its AV products are safe. “We are working with our channel partners to assist them in moving customers over to Bitdefender when such a need arises from the customer,” said Fiore.įor its part, Kaspersky didn’t directly respond to Kaseya and Bitdefender’s specific attempts to lure away customers. “We do, in fact, see that many customers globally have increasing trust concerns with Kaspersky,” Steve Fiore, senior director of global public relations for Bitdefender, said in a statement to CRN. headquarters are based in Santa Clara, Calif., is making no apologies for trying to poach customers away from Kaspersky. Kaseya’s statement to CRN added: “The security of our customers is paramount, and we will continue to support them in every way we can.”īitdefender, whose U.S. In a statement to CRN, a Kaseya spokesman confirmed it was reaching out to a “small number of customers we knew were using Kaspersky antivirus software and encouraged them to switch to Bitdefender.” The company did not specify how many customers it was contacting. Kaseya claimed its “upgrade options are simple, cost-effective, and offer more comprehensive protection” than current Kaspersky offerings. In its email to customers, Kaseya continued: “As we announced a few weeks ago, we are terminating support for KAV at the end of April so upgrading to our new, comprehensive, and safer solution is not just a necessity, but an urgent requirement.” Kaseya is a reseller of Bitdefender products. ![]() ![]() “Given the FCC’s recent decision to add Kaspersky to its National Security Threat list, we are urging our small number of remaining KAV customers to upgrade to our best-in-class AV solution, powered by Bitdefender ASAP,” Kaseya wrote, referring to Romania-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender. In a recent email to MSPs obtained by CRN, Kaseya advised MSPs to switch from Kaspersky antivirus to Bitdefender. It also comes after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month put Kaspersky on its national security threat watchlist, amid longstanding fears the Russian government might try to exploit Kaspersky’s technology for malicious reasons. ![]() The action by Kaseya, a major MSP platform provider, comes amid reports that the National Security Council is pressing for severe sanctions against Kaspersky in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ![]() Kaseya is terminating its relationship with embattled Kaspersky, telling MSPs that it is ceasing support for the Moscow-based cybersecurity giant’s anti-virus product. ![]()
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When was antonio vivaldi born11/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Throughout the 1730s Vivaldi continued to travel widely - to Bohemia, Austria and throughout Italy - despite the fact that his worsening health meant taking an expensive entourage of carers.ĭestitute and alone, he passed away in Vienna in 1741 and was buried cheaply the same day in a hospital cemetery which sadly no longer exists. ![]() Remarkably, this was to remain his base for the greater part of his life, from 1703 to 1740, though with several prolonged 'leaves of absence'. Italian composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi was one of the most influential and enduring musicians of the Baroque era. He studied for 10 years, received Holy Orders in 1703 and earned the nickname "il prete rosso" (the red priest) from the distinctive colour of his hair.īy September 1703 Vivaldi had already secured his first professional appointment as maestro di violino at the Pio Ospedale della Pieta, one of four orphanages for girls in Venice. Antonio Vivaldi: A Guide to Antonio Vivaldi’s Life and Music. He was the son of a professional violinist who played at St. Vivaldi's father, Giovanni Battista, was a violinist at St Mark's Cathedral, and although he taught the prodigiously gifted Antonio to play from early childhood, a musical career seemed unlikely, especially when, aged 15, he was shunted off to join the priesthood. (born Venice, 4 March 1678 died Vienna, 28 July 1741). The reason for his emergency baptism is not known for certain but is likely due to his poor health or to an earthquake that shook Venice on that day. He was son of Giovanni Battista Vivaldi and Camilla Calicchio, as recorded in the register of San Giovanni in Bragora. He was baptized immediately after his birth at his home. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on 4 March 1678 in Venice, then the capital of the Republic of Venice. He was born in Venice when the city, though long past the height of its mercantile power, was the musical capital of Europe. Born in Venice, he is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. The exact date of Vivaldi's birth (4th March 1678) confounded scholars for many years, although it was known that following his delivery the midwife performed an emergency baptism. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on 4 March 1678 in Venice, then the capital of the Venetian Republic. His vast output included substantial quantities of chamber and vocal music, some 46 operas and a remarkable 500 concertos.Ī colourful character with an eye for the ladies, Vivaldi defied a lifetime of ill-health by regularly absenting himself from his home base of Venice in a desperate attempt to establish an international reputation. However, the Emperor died soon after Vivaldi's arrival, and Vivaldi himself died less than a year later in poverty.Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) was one of the most productive composers of the Baroque era. Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678, he was baptized in the church of San Giovanni in Bragora, near his presumed home. After meeting the Emperor Charles VI, Vivaldi moved to Vienna, hoping for preferment. Vivaldi also had some success with expensive stagings of his operas in Venice, Mantua and Vienna. Many of his compositions were written for the female music ensemble of the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children where Vivaldi (who had been ordained as a Catholic priest) was employed from 1703 to 1715 and from 1723 to 1740. ![]() His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other instruments, as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas. Early life Birth and background The church where Vivaldi was given the supplemental baptismal rites, San Giovanni in Bragora, Sestiere di Castello, Venice Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on 4 March 1678 in Venice, then the capital of the Republic of Venice. Born in Venice, he is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. The outstanding musical contribution of the Serenissima's last century as an independent republic is represented by Antonio Vivaldi (1678 to 1741), the composer of 'The Four Seasons' and. Classical Breakdown JanuAntonio Vivaldi's life, music, and the women who shaped his career Did a volcano erupt when he was born, what illness plagued his priesthood, and why did he write so many concertos Join us to learn all about Vivaldi's life and appreciate the composer from a new angle. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Italian: 4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher and cleric. ![]()
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Trex decking cost home depot11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() 94 inches thick, with a width of 5.5 inches, and come in lengths of 12’, 16’, and 20’. Like the Enhanced line, Transcend boards are also. Trex Transcend boards are top-of-the-line boards from Trex. Trex decking porchĬurrently, the Enhanced boards that you can order directly or at the hardware store are available in three colors in two groups, which include Beach Dune (brown), Saddle (brown), and Clam Shell (gray). These have better scratch resistance than the Select boards and are carried in stock at Lowes and Home Depot.Ĭompared to Select boards, Trex Enhanced boards have a deeper grain pattern, giving a more natural appearance, and they cost less than the top-of-the-line Transcend boards. 94” thick, with a width of 5.5 inches, and come in lengths of 12’, 16’, and 20’. There are currently five color options available in two groups, including Madeira (brown), Saddle (brown), Woodland Brown, Winchester Grey, and Pebble Grey. ![]() They have the lowest grade of Trex scratch resistance, and their grain pattern is the shallowest of the three products. 82 inches thick and come in lengths of 12 feet, with a width of 5.5 inches. The other two product lines-Select and Transcend-are sold directly from the Trex website and are also available from big lumber providers like ABC Lumber. The Enhanced line is the only one available in big box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes. ![]() The labor to install a substructure, the deck, and the railings, takes an average of 50 hours, which brings you to an installation cost of $3,138. Trex Decking Installation CostĪ 24’ x 12’ (288 sqft) deck will take an average of 34.5 hours to build with a labor cost of around $2,165 for a deck to be installed on an existing substructure. The average labor cost for decking is $7.52 per square foot. Don't forget to add installation and labor costs. ![]()
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Ashampoo photo optimizer 7 wont run11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() They are located on the toolbar below the functions pane. Use the D-pad to scroll within images whose boundaries exceed the visible screen area.Īshampoo Photo Optimizer provides separate controls to quickly turn images 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. You may alternatively use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out. ![]() Manual zooming is possible through the slide control either by dragging the knob or clicking the +/- controls. Clicking the now facing arrows again, will switch back to the previous display mode. Tile vertical (left-right separation: original left, optimized right)Ĭlicking the two opposite facing arrows will hide the folder and file browser panes leaving more room for the preview pane.Tile horizontal (top-bottom separation: original top, optimized bottom).The split screen view supports four different display modes accessible through the arrow symbol next to the star icon. The separator line is draggable to adjust the split view as needed. This makes it easy to compare the before and after states of an optimization as demonstrated in the screenshot above with the original dull image on the left and the optimized vivid image on the right. The view bar offers a special functions to customize the split screen that offers an integrated before-and-after view. Here, you may supervise the success of the optimization and access the optimize controls.ģ: These are the available function categories.Ĥ: Functions from the currently selected category appear here. ![]() You can then process each folder as a separate project.ġ: The thumbnail browser is used for folder navigation and displays miniature previews for the contained images.Ģ: The preview pane provides a preview of the selected picture. If you need to optimize more than 1,000 images, we recommend creating separate subfolders with each containing a maximum of 1000 files. If you try to add more files than that to a project, you will see the following message: Due to technical constraints, the program can process a maximum of 1,000 images in one go. ![]()
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Mike pence twitter feed11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Trump told Hannity he was still weighing Michigan's disaster request before attacking Whitmer, a Democrat, without using her name, saying "she's not stepping up." Trump's displeasure boiled over as Whitmer on Thursday asked for a major disaster declaration from the federal government.Īt least 11 states have received major disaster declarations from the Trump administration with the latest being New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri and Illinois on Thursday and South Carolina on Friday. "I say, if they don't treat you right, don't call." ![]() ![]() don't call the woman in Michigan," said Trump, referring to Vice President Mike Pence. Trump reprised his remarks during Friday's White House coronavirus briefing, saying "I think they should be appreciative," referring to Whitmer and Washington Gov. "We've had a big problem with the young - a woman governor. You know who I'm talking about - from Michigan. "She is a new governor, and it's not been pleasant," Trump told Sean Hannity. Whitmer made her comments after Trump disparaged her during a Thursday interview on Fox News in response to her criticism of the federal government's lack of preparedness and sluggish response to the coronavirus pandemic. State officials reported more than 3,600 confirmed cases and 92 deaths as of Friday afternoon, including 1,075 cases and 23 deaths in Detroit. The governor expressed her concern as the coronavirus outbreak is surging in Michigan. Charlie Baker, Republican from Massachusetts, essentially say the same thing."Įarlier Friday, Whitmer expressed similar concerns in an interview with WWJ-AM (950). "What I've gotten back is that vendors with whom we've procured contracts - They're being told not to send stuff to Michigan," she said. She also told Blitzer, "I know Michigan is not alone. "Well, we've entered into a number of contracts, and as we get closer to the date when shipments are supposed to come in, they are getting canceled - getting delayed," Whitmer said during the program. Whitmer said on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" that the state's orders of protective gear are being "canceled" or "delayed." Trump's online blast came after Whitmer said in an interview with CNN that Michigan isn't receiving crucial health and safety equipment because contractors are sending their products to the federal government first. Likes blaming everyone for her own ineptitude!" "Yet your Governor, Gretchen “Half” Whitmer is way in over her ahead, she doesn’t have a clue. "I love Michigan, one of the reasons we are doing such a GREAT job for them during this horrible Pandemic," Trump posted on Twitter. Gretchen Whitmer after she said equipment that Michigan and other states need to fight the coronavirus epidemic is being diverted to the federal government. President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks Friday night on Gov. ![]()
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![]() Online racing and co-op has been added to the series for the first time. The first example is Deep Dive Gill Grunt with his Reef Ripper and the Sea Trophy, the second pack contains Astroblast, his Sun Runner vehicle and the Sky Trophy. KaosĪside from the Dark Edition's Kaos Trophy you will get the trophies in special "Racing Action Packs" which contain a SuperCharger, their vehicle and the trophy. Trophies are used to unlock new terrain specific racetracks and they each allow you to play as four villains from that terrain type. ![]() While all of your existing Skylanders can drive all of the vehicles only the new SuperChargers can upgrade and modify them. In co-op you both control the same vehicle with Player 1 driving and Player 2 on the weapons, although you can switch at any time. The only mandatory vehicle sections are Land based so you can still complete the entire story with just the contents of the Starter Pack. There are three types of vehicle: Land, Sea, and Sky. There are 20 vehicles to collect, each one matching a particular SuperCharger but can be driven by any Skylander, the matching Skylander just gives it a boost, a SuperCharge if you will. They have a secondary function as an amiibo which means they can be also used in some other Nintendo games. The two Nintendo characters, Donkey Kong and Bowser, are only playable on the Wii U, Wii, and 3DS versions of the game. Unlike previous games the base this time is signified by a large engine with the element bursting out the exhaust. Any Skylander can use any vehicle but each Vehicle has a specific paired SuperCharger that SuperCharges the vehicle when they are used together, this changes the appearance of the vehicle and gives it a boost. The new lineup is made up of 20 new SuperChargers (that's 10 (or 12) completely new characters and 10 (or 8) reimagined returning characters) and matching 20 Vehicles. Once again all existing toys will work with the new game but of course there are many new toys for you to purchase. Fortunately, Master Eon had seen the warning signs and assembled a special team of Skylanders to pilot an unstoppable fleet of vehicles with the power to destroy the reign of destruction! With Skylands facing its greatest threat, the Skylanders must pilot their supercharged vehicles over land, under sea, and through the sky to stop Kaos! Characters Story In Skylanders SuperChargers, Kaos' quest to rule over Skylands reveals his most sinister weapon ever - a massive "Doomstation of Ultimate Doomstruction" capable of eating the sky itself. Made by Vicarious Visions, the team behind Skylanders: Swap Force. ![]() Skylanders: SuperChargers is the fifth Skylanders game in the series. ![]()
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Ultimate tweaker windows 1011/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Click on Run assessment to recalculate the WEI.
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Best minecraft mods11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Millenaire is available to download from and it even comes with a handy installer, for those of us who aren't comfortable messing around with game files. With hundreds of new items and great new mechanics Millenaire is one mod every Minecraft player needs to try, adding untold hours of gameplay onto what is already a pretty addictive game. Improve your standing enough and you'll even be given the option to erect a permanent residence within the village, and later on you'll even get the chance to become lord of your very own hold-fast, complete with NPCs willing to do your bidding, nefarious or otherwise. And whilst RP is possible in the base game, the Origins mod completely. Players can help villages grow by trading with NPCs, providing building resources and completing quests, improving your reputation and allowing you to obtain a number of useful new items in the process. Origins Origins Mod Minecraft, the sandbox that it is, allows you to live out your fantasies. ![]() The official Mojang settlements pale in comparison to the beautifully generated towns and castles included with the mod, and they aren't just there for decoration. On other platforms, mods are referred to as add-ons, which can be purchased from the in-game store. With a number of different village types including military garrisons, religious temples and humble farms Millenaire can really breathe some life into the otherwise lonely world of a solo Minecraft player. By Jeremy Laukkonen Updated on JReviewed by Jessica Kormos What to Know On a PC or Mac, download and install Minecraft Forge, and then download a mod and place it into your Minecraft folder. Best Minecraft mods: Utility mods These mods don't add content to the game or alter gameplay mechanics, but they make the Minecraft experience smoother by improving performance and adding. A single-player only mod, Millenaire fills the sometimes desolate single-player world with randomly generated NPC villages based loosely on Indian, Mayan, Norman and Japanese cultures (With even more still in development). Kicking off our list is the astonishingly massive Millenaire. (These mods are for the PC/Mac version of Minecraft only, sorry Xbox gamers!) 10. With so many mods out there ploughing through them to find the pick of the litter can seem a bit daunting, but fear not intrepid Minecrafter, I've bought together 10 of the very best Minecraft mods out there, all of which are sure to keep you digging away for weeks to come. ![]() Everything from dinosaurs to dirigibles, tornadoes to tactical missiles and all manner of things in-between. Without any official support these tireless modders have provided the community with an obscene amount of add-ons and modifications. Dedicated gamers from across the globe have worked laboriously to bring us some truly brilliant mods for Mojang's block-em-up behemoth. Well whatever you've been getting up to in Minecraft you can be sure to find even more ways to keep yourself entertained by looking to the game's astounding modding community. So you've built up your town, fought through the underworld, slain a dragon and built a 100 foot tall tribute to yourself in celebration of your achievement. ![]()
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Reaconverter 7.511/9/2023 ![]() When it comes to conversion speed, nothing is faster than MediaEspresso. ![]() You can enjoy super-high pixel fidelity on videos that only take up half the drive space! With MediaEspresso you can convert older format videos to H.265 to create more hard drive space, or convert downloaded H.265 movies to formats supported by your mobile devices so you can enjoy them as you travel. This next-gen advanced video format is designed for higher quality entertainment and more efficient delivery. You can even rip and convert the audio from video files. With support for all popular media formats you can convert your entertainment files so that you’re not limited to enjoying them on only one device. As soon as you connect your device to your PC, Smart Detect recognizes it and sets the optimal output formats and resolutions for converted media, ensuring you always enjoy your videos, photos and music in the best possible quality. MediaEspresso’s Smart Detect technology means you don’t have to remember confusing file formats and resolutions. Smart Detect - a plug ‘n’ play experience And it’s not just mobile devices-you can also use MediaEspresso to convert videos, photos and music for media players including the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles. MediaEspresso stores profile information for an ever-growing list of popular mobile phones and tablets from Apple, Samsung, HTC, Acer and many more. Profiles for over 160 mobile and media devices ![]() ![]() Have you ever wondered why it seems be so difficult to move videos, photos and music from your PC to your mobile phones, tablets and media players? MediaEspresso is designed to not only make transferring your files super-easy and unbelievably fast, but it also cleans up the pixels and lighting of your photos and videos as it transfers them, resulting in better quality viewing on your mobile devices. ![]() |