![]() This is about as easy as it can get for not only cleanly grabbing online videos, but for solving the entire problem - getting them where you want them, in the right format, and even directly to a portable device. But it's the download / convert / copy / share features that make it stand out. So once you understand this dual purpose, RealPlayer SP makes sense as a media player, plus as a gateway to other Real services. The main Real Guide site also is festooned with ads, with more than one animated.Ĭlicking within these sites is additional exercise in the unexpected - you may go to another website, or start a clip playing in another tab, or have your entire context disappear into a full-screen video advertisement, or cause a new pop-up RealPlayer browser window, or even pop up a external window in Internet Explorer. To add to the confusion, while some of these sites at least are obviously identified as Real properties (e.g., Rhapsody, RealArcade, Real Mobile), others hide the affiliation even if you are looking for it (e.g., GameHouse,, Rolling Stone). Four of the seven main tabs at the top of the main window are for these services - three tabs display player information (My Library, Now Playing), while the four others jump to websites.Īnd unlike the on-line guides in other player applications, which are focused on immediately playable content, the options in Real Guide again link to even more Real sites. To support all this, the RealPlayer interface is browser-based, so you never know what will happen when you click. ![]() However, RealPlayer is burdened by a second purpose: promoting the RealNetworks stable of subscription services and download stores. ![]() The separate RealPlayer SP Converter application can convert multiple files to multiple formats, using a built-in list of devices and formats, or you can customize your own. Click to start downloading (including multiple files at once), and then choose to convert formats, copy to devices, or share online. Downloading very easy: Just browse video sites as usual in your regular browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome), and you'll see a new Download This Video button above the video window. The LivePause and Perfect Play features allow you to pause, rewind, and fast-forward through live audio or video clips while they play, providing instant replays.Īnd now RealPlayer SP adds the ability to download video from the Web, convert to other formats, and transfer to portable devices. Plus RealPlayer SP is a streaming Internet player, designed as an integrated player and browser, so you can access and play online clips through RealGuide, Internet radio, and the RealNetworks subscription services. However, the organizer does not have the range of options for visually exploring your media and cover art as found in other players, such as Album / Artist in Windows Media Player and Cover Flow in QuickTime Player. It also can acquire new media by ripping CDs and, in the Plus version, by recording vinyl and tapes and voice from your sound card. It has tools to enhance the listening experience, including, in the Plus version, crossfade and a 10-band equalizer. RealPlayer SP starts as a universal media player and organizer that supports the major media formats (including Flash, QuickTime MPEG-4, Windows Media, DVDs and CDs). ![]() The basic player is a free download, and there's also a RealPlayer SP Plus version for $39.99, with support for DVD playback and burning, plus higher quality H.264 video conversion for other devices like the Sony PlayStation 3 and PSP. It's one-stop browsing to access, preserve, and share on-line media. The "SP" stands for " Social" and " Portable," and the new RealPlayer now grabs and downloads video clips from Internet sites like YouTube, converts to a variety of file formats for portable and home devices, transfers clips to your iTunes library, copies directly to attached portable devices including media players and cell phones, and shares online to Facebook and Twitter. And now RealNetworks has taken the next step with the release of a the eleventh edition of its media player, now called RealPlayer SP ( RealPlayer SP is for our YouTube and Twitter world. Media player software continues to expand its scope - from playback of local files to streaming media and CD and DVD, to acquisition with audio CD ripping, to sharing with CD burning. Download and Share Internet Videos (8/2009) ![]()
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![]() ![]() Note that this deck box is more difficult to assemble than some of our other top choices, but once put together, it is a very sturdy box at a reasonable price. The lid has a 250-pound weight capacity and can be used as a bench. The box's exterior dimensions are 39 inches long by 24 inches deep by 26 inches high. And its spring-hinged lid won't slam shut, so you have less chance of catching your fingers. You can add a lock for security, if you desire. Although the box does not have wheels, it does have molded handles, which make it easier to lift and move the box if needed. ![]() Made from resin, the box won't fade, crack, or warp even with exposure to extreme weather. While its appearance is utilitarian, not stylish, this reasonably priced deck box from Lifetime holds up to 80 gallons, making it a good size for receiving packages on your front porch as well as for backyard storage. The Brightwood is available in two colors: dark brown or graphite gray.ĭimensions: 57 x 27.5 x 23.7 inches︱ Material: Resin︱ Interior Capacity: 120 gallons ︱ Wheels: No Note that you do need to assemble the box yourself, which most buyers found fairly easy, but there were a few complaints of receiving cracked or missing pieces. There's a lock if you need extra security, or want to prevent young children from getting into stored pool chemicals or other potentially unsafe items. ![]() The lid opens and closes with an easy-lift mechanism that prevents the lid from crashing down, meaning you won't risk a smashed finger. While the box is close to waterproof, it is possible in some instances for water to seep in through the bottom, or through the lid or sides if there are any cracks or separations. Plus it is UV-resistant, so it won't fade or warp over time. The box is weather-resistant, so it holds up well even in climates with very hot summers, severe winters, or long rainy seasons. The Brightwood is made of resin that looks like rugged wood panels, but it won't rot, splinter, or mildew like wood, nor will it require periodic applications of wood sealer or paint to maintain its good looks. It's also sturdy enough for use as a casual bench, with a weight capacity of 484 pounds on the lid. With a 120-gallon capacity and outer dimensions of 23.7 inches high, 57 inches wide, and 27.5 inches deep, this large deck box is just right for a reasonably big deck or patio in need of storage options. If you need a large outdoor storage box to store outdoor pillows, pool supplies, gardening tools, or even dog toys, then our top choice is the Keter Brightwood. Some complaints of missing or cracked pieces With this advice in mind, we evaluated deck boxes based on their sturdiness, storage capacity, ease of assembly, ability to withstand harsh weather, appearance, and overall value. And second, what are you wanting to use your deck box for? Is it more for storage, or will it double as additional seating?" For example, if you have a surplus of gardening equipment that needs to be organized, the deck box will be more functional when placed near the garden. We suggest thinking about the ‘where does this need to go' first. Deck storage boxes are perfect for stashing outdoor cushions during the off-season, gardening supplies, pool maintenance items or toys, grilling equipment, and many other items that need a dry, protected spot outdoors.ĭesign enthusiasts, old-home renovators, and owners of decorating blog Thisyunkyhouse, Zack and Hugh note, “Two important things to keep in mind when choosing a deck box are space and function. The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĪ good deck box helps keep your outdoor living space looking its best by hiding away objects that otherwise might create clutter. ![]() ![]() The only differences between them are the size and price. The Launchpad S and Launchpad Mini are the most straightforward in the catalogue, sporting 64 three-colour ‘launch pads’ for clip triggering, and 16 buttons for controlling mixer parameters. This ever-expanding series is divided into three categories: Launchpad, Launchkey and Launch Control. If you can’t find a Live controller to match your requirements among Novation’s extensive range, then you’re probably best off sticking to the mouse and keyboard. Read Akai APC20 review Prev of 10 Next Prev of 10 Next VerdictĪmazing live performance controllers and very capable studio tools, too, the APCs are well priced, although we’d have to recommend the APC40 MkII over the APC20 in terms of sheer bang for buck. The cut-down APC20, meanwhile, loses the knobs, crossfader and many of the function buttons in order to reduce the footprint and price. 40 RGB backlit clip launcher/trigger buttons, five Scene buttons, nine faders, 16 knobs, a crossfader and a multitude of function buttons make it a superb live performance controller - and it’s no slouch in the studio, either. The original APC40 was a huge hit upon its initial release five years ago, and the new MkII version slims its footprint and physical depth down considerably, and drops the price (although some still prefer the more ‘premium’ build quality and alternative ergonomics of the original, it must be said). £290/$399 (APC40 MkII) and £180 (APC20) Akai APC40 MkII and APC20Īs well as handling the engineering and construction side of Ableton Push, the mighty Akai also has a selection of Live controllers of its own. Read Ableton Push review Prev of 10 Next Prev of 10 Next Library browsing, step sequencing, scale mode and device control are the highlights in a long list of things that make it near-essential. ![]() More of an ‘instrument’ than a mix controller, Push integrates with Live to an extraordinary extent. The eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders (the ninth being the master volume knob) and their accompanying dual displays are used for library browsing, mix adjustment and control of Live’s internal devices (third-party plugins have to be bundled into Instrument and Audio Effect Racks and assigned to Macros, annoyingly), while the many buttons give access to all of Live’s main functions. The useful Scale mode lights up the pads that align with the notes in your chosen key and scale, and you can even apply automation within step sequences for rhythmic parameter changes. Push centres on an 8x8 grid of RGB backlit pads that are used for real-time note input, step sequencing, clip launching and more. ![]() Ableton’s own controller, built in conjunction with Akai, is sleek, sexy and creatively inspirational. Here, then, is our guide to the best hardware and iOS Live controllers that money can currently buy. By giving manufacturers and developers easy access to the software tools required to build such layouts, Ableton has rather cleverly facilitated its own sub-category of the MIDI controller market. The main reason for the 21st century’s most ubiquitous production platform being so uniquely served in this area is its groundbreaking Session View, constituting a readily-controllable environment for live performance that requires a very particular but conceptually uncomplicated type of hardware layout to fully interface with - the proverbial ‘clip launcher’ grid. ![]() While the vast majority can be hooked up to any software capable of receiving MIDI, an increasing number of controllers and touchscreen apps designed to work specifically with one DAW in particular are making it to market. There’s an almost bewildering array of hardware and phone/tablet-based control surfaces on the market today, catering to every possible need when it comes to sending MIDI controller data to your DAW, virtual instruments and plugin effects. ![]() ![]() ![]() and order your Free Permanent Licence from the Options Menu on the phone application. URSafe NoteCase PC allow you all the Android functionalities on the comfort of your PC and direct synchronization with your smartphone: to use it, you only need to Download your copy from It is released with the Black Theme as default and allow you to select the Light Theme as one option in the Preferences.URSafe NoteCase PC Open the chosen Category to insert a new Document and the Document Category field is auto filled. One Document can migrate from one Category to another. Wherever you open one category, the last opened will be closed. Fail to fully remove NotecasePro 4.2.6 on your Mac Come across troubles when uninstalling NotecasePro 4.2.6 Take it easy and we will guide you through the. Documents could be organized in Categories. Share your Documents and Documents Images with your friends, but maintain your secrets safe. Backup and Restore feature that lets you copy all files to any computer or to the Cloud, as additional security. The icon identifier for each document is automatically created by a thumbnail of the photo taken by you. In the Notes field you can put your contact information or any additional information in free format. The Secret Code or Password field will only be shown when requested by you, allowing shorter exposure of its contents. All information fields, including the Secret Code reserved for the password, accept multiple lines of text and formatting, adapting to the most suitable layout for your information. ![]() User-friendly interface, intuitive and easy to use, eliminating the need for complex manual or training. ![]() Strong encryption using AES and MD5 technology, both approved by the Pentagon for their own use. These encryption technologies are used by US government to protect their sensitive data and areboth native of Android, meaning more safety and performance for you.URSafe NoteCase is the most advanced, secure and complete solution for managing passwords, data and images for private use.For fast, friendly support simply email us: features of URSafe NoteCase PRO: That is, total security!Both, data and images are stored with strong encryption algorithms, using technologies MD5 and AES. Allows you to keep in your notecase:passwords and secret codes of all kinds, as banking data, credit card information, site addresses with login data and any other important documents.With the PC version of NoteCase you can benefit of additional security and comfort of use being always in sync with your smartphone.The only password you can not miss is your URSafe NoteCase password, as it provides a anti-theft mechanism that destroys all data and image files stored after a certain number of failed attemptsto login, set by you. URSafe NoteCase is the best solution oriented towards to protect and manage your private data and images, developed specifically for the Android operating system. ![]() ![]() ![]() DAVID CHASE AND THE SOPRANOS BLEW UP OUR IDEA OF TV.THE CRUCIBLE IN WHICH OUR CORROSIVE POLITICS WAS FORGED HAS A NAME, AND IT IS FLORIDA.NOW THE ARTIST AND MOGUL FORMERLY KNOWN AS PUFF DADDY IS DEFINING HIS NEXT ERA. From red pills and blue pills to the millennial red carpet, from Fight Club to Florida, Rudy Giuliani to Donatella Versace, this special issue traces the influence of then on now, the ways in which those icons and enemies from two decades ago set the stage for the present, and maybe for the future. Does it count as nostalgia if it never really went away? The turn of the century may feel like ancient history-obscured by the fog of 9/11 and now the collective crisis of a pandemic-but the cast of characters is still very much with us.Legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, who cocreated critical race theory, now finds herself at the roiling center of the culture wars.Literary stardom ain’t what it used to be.The kids once shooting spitballs at the media establishment have taken it over.When baring your soul meant baring your midriff.Julia Momosé serves luscious drinks, no booze needed.Orlando Franklin, head bartender at Brooklyn lounge-with-dancing Nightmoves, presents a ’20s take on that old ’90s standby: the cosmo.New York’s turn-of-the-century clubby restaurants changed social dining forever.In Visser’s world, vintage photography and beauty books might inspire the makeup for a zine, Y2K-era aesthetics get a softer spin, and smart formulas enable full-face transformations.With an exacting eye and a circle of next-gen muses, makeup artist SAM VISSER is filtering fashion nostalgia and aughts excess into a fresh slant.The teen BFFs of PEN15 moonlight as our beauty correspondents.Last time the ballet flat reigned, it was paired with black skinny jeans.We’re going out again! But party girls and boys can trade “going out tops” for sky-high platforms, glitter, and chrome.A new Aaliyah biography takes a hard look at old narratives.Knitwear designer, model, and meme queen ELLA EMHOFF has style to spare.Now the magazine has redefined storytelling for the Digital Age, bringing its high-profile interviews, stunning photography, and thought-provoking features to your device in a whole new way. From entertainment to world affairs, business to style, design to society, Vanity Fair is a cultural catalyst, inspiring and driving the national conversation. ![]() ![]() Participating goggles in our line are designed to provide the maximum possible breadth of vision to give riders uninhibited view of the snow and their surroundings. Created by providing the largest angle from the center of the eye to the edge of the frame, we can back up our claims where competitors merely seek to give the impression of expanded vision. Shred WIDE Technology allows for maximum field of view. It prevents vent foam getting clogged and promotes an efficient hot and cold air exchange that minimize fogging. Shred NoClog - Hydrophobic treatment performed on vent foam that makes water drops slide away very easily in wet conditions. The inside and outside lenses are always perfectly parallel and your vision is crystal clear no matter the altitude. It equalizes the pressure between the dual lens chamber and atmospheric pressure.It connects the inside of the dual lens with the outside through a semi-permeable channel providing crystal clear vision at every altitude while simultaneously keeping moisture out thanks to our PORON filter. NODISTORTION™ Technology provides crystal clear vision at every altitude. The CONTRAST BOOSTING LENS also boosts contrast, which enhances image definition to be able to see more details on the snow. ![]() By working with a color spectrum selective light filter, we created lens that mimics the behavior of noise canceling headphones on a plane to eliminate color noise while riding. NOCLOG™ | Hydrophobic treatment on vents to reduce clogging from snow or water and help prevent fogging.Ĭontrast boosting lenses - Lens technology for light noise canceling and image contrast/definition enhancement. OTG | Designed to provide compatibility and comfort with prescription glasses. NODISTORTION™ | Pressure regulation valve technology to provide crystal clear vision during altitude change. CONTRAST BOOSTING LENS™ | Enhances image contrast and definition for all weather and light conditions. SHREDWIDE™ | Goggles designed and engineered to maximize your field of view.100% UVA-UVB-UVC protection / Super Anti-Fog.LENS | 2 Ultra-high-optical-precision molded, spherical double lenses with tapered thickness to optimize vision at all angles and enhance impact protection.STRAP | Width: 50 mm | Double silicone linebacking | 2-point slide adjustment system.SUGGESTED FIT | M to XL helmet size, 55-63 cm.Lens: spherical double CBL hero Mirror S3 (VLT14%) - for sun and clouds. Rarify is compatible with prescription glasses (OTG). Lenses for “sun and clouds" feature CONTRAST BOOSTING LENS™ (CBL) and NODISTORTION™ technology to enhance contrast and image definition while SHREDWIDE™ maximizes field of view, giving you the control, confidence, and style you need to reach the next level of performance and stoke. Shred Rarify goggles are one of the best goggles with a large spherical lens that kills both flat lights and eliminates tunnel-like vision. ![]() ![]() ![]() These tests are aimed at giving the consumer of how the board will act in real world conditions. Our basic purpose is to highlight and verify the manufacturers information about the boards so you can make an educated buying decision. Official Test Results: Nixy 10’6 Newport G4 (2021 model) We will do our best to answer them right away.Ĭheck Prices Nixy 10’6 Newport G4: Spec Sheet Main Category:ĭual layer advanced fusion laminated woven drop stitch technology We are excited to share our experience and knowledge with you as well so don’t hesitate to ask questions and leave comments below. We do not want to provide some fluff spec review you see elsewhere. Note: We try to paddle all the time, with each board being paddled on different days by various staff reviewers. This board is incredibly light and includes the nicest (lightest and most well made) paddle for any kit we have seen in the industry so far. Like so many other brands they are also trying to incorporate carbon fiber into their rails to promote stiffness (more on this later in the bend test). For 2021 Nixy sports gives you 5 different color options, so we feel most tastes will find something to enjoy. Several little features just make this iSUP an absolute joy. ![]() This was really a well thought out kit and board. Small ocean surf for smaller riders and/or more experienced SUP surfers.Recreational paddles with friends and groups.We think the Nixy 10’6 Newport G4 works well in the following situations or water conditions: Would bring limited gear and/or light pets and children.Wants a fairly stable all around still efficient enough for longer paddles.Wants to delight at the feeling of a near pro level SUP paddle.Wants a light, feature rich, all around sup for smaller individuals.We think the Nixy 10’6 Newport G4 as a good fit for any paddler that: Larger paddlers will still like this board, but we’ve found it most commonly picked by our smaller (sub 5’6”, under 140 lbs) testers. In general, we think the Nixy Newport is a great all-around iSUP that seems targeted a little more toward the smaller paddler crowd. The rest of the kit was very appealing as well and the board performed well throughout our battery of tests. The board itself was of very good quality and we must applaud Nixy Sports for including the single best kit paddle we have yet to see. It's a fun car to drive around, combining modern BMW engineering with the brand's historical sentiments.The Nixy 10’6 Newport G4 review went well. Indeed, the sleek, sporty 2-Series is a throwback to the 1966 1600-2 model that LeBlanc notes was a product of the 1960s Neue Klasse vehicles that "stopped the struggling automaker from going under." The car utilizes a six-speed manual transmission and can achieve a top speed of 155.3 miles per hour. The 228i produces 245 horsepower with a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that's longitudinally mounted. However, Driving's John LeBlanc calls the 228i Coupe "the last living link to Bimmers of the past." The car is undoubtedly diminutive compared to more often seen 3-Series or 5-Series models, but this doesn't mean the vehicle is deficient. This departure from the modern archetype is perhaps the reason for its limited appreciation among BMW enthusiasts. ![]() Writing for eBest Cars, Matthew Sadler considers the 228i (sometimes known as the F22 production model) to be "easily one of the best BMW models we've seen in the last 20 years or so." He notes that the vehicle is incredibly nimble and calls it both "graceful and elegant," far more so than the standard BMW that viewers might be accustomed to when picturing one. ![]() ![]() ![]() The biggest problem with Mass Effect 3-aside from combat that eventually feels like you’re playing Gears of War-is that Mass Effect 2, the best game in the trilogy and one of the best video games of the 21st century, essentially painted the developers into a corner. While the ending received most of the attention, I would argue that Mass Effect 3’s problems begin long before you reach the final choices. It doesn’t quite solve the problems presented with the ending, but it at least provides some more clarity. ![]() It’s the “right” choice for the game, but it still feels a bit uncomfortable and inadvertently highlights the dictatorial power of being the one who saves the galaxy.Īfter fan outcry, BioWare released an “extended cut”, which better explains what each choice means and how they affect the galaxy as well as your crew. If you merge, you essentially force all life everywhere to either take on organic components or synthetic components. If you destroy the Reapers, you’re also committing genocide against synthetic life (poor Legion!). If you control the Reapers, you’re essentially working with the bad guys of the franchise. None of the choices are all that appealing. You are then given three choices: You can control the Reapers, you can destroy the Reapers and all synthetic life, or you can merge all organic and synthetic life. The ultimate goal is to find a balance between synthetic and organic life. The Reaper cycle is meant to take the best organic races, harvest them into new Reaper forms, and then make way for new, lesser organic life to evolve. on the Citadel, and it informs you that you have basically created your own downfall. In case you need a refresher, here’s how Mass Effect 3 ended before it was patched and refined by BioWare. LastCloudiaTc, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition. While it should have been a given that the conclusion to this story would arouse some controversy, I doubt even BioWare, the developer behind the games, was prepared for the onslaught they received shortly after Mass Effect 3 was released. Fixed game minimization issue while enabling the in-game overlay for games. If you rewrote the heretics in ME2 instead of destroying them, and still manage to achieve peace, you'll get more war assets but there will be less Quarians.Mass Effect is one of the most ambitious video game series of all time, a sci-fi opera that allows you to build a character over the course of three sprawling games as you come into contact with countless other characters. You need a high reputation to get the Paragon/Renegade options to appear. ![]() You must also complete Legion's Mission in ME3 or the peace options will not be available.
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