Join this webinar to learn:
- Techniques for incorporating multiple sources of data to achieve a 360 view of the customer.
- The pitfalls in deploying a telemetry system & process, & how to avoid them.
- How you can leverage product telemetry data to make better decisions, faster.
- The architecture behind Platfora's own internal telemetry solution using a combination of Hadoop, open source and off the shelf components.
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Presenter: Molly Stamos, Sr. Director of Products, Platfora


BusyBook is a free phone call/contact list app designed for frequent, everyday phone users who appreciate every single minute saved during their busy day. This app is in beta testing to verify the feasibility of the system and our U.S. Patent No. 8,849,264 entitled Computer program, method, and system for sharing information about a time availability of a telephone user.
With just a single tap on the display screen in Settings - or by switching the ringer/mute button on your iPhone ON and OFF while in the Settings menu of your BusyBook app - you can signal and share your status and availability to answer or refuse phone calls from other BusyBook users.
You can dial and call any number through the dial pad interface on your iPhone. If you like, you can also use the app Settings menu to choose from a selection of free dial pad designs for use on your iPhone.
You can also set your BusyBook status on your iPad: select the contact you wish to call and place the call using FaceTime or Skype. Dialing phone numbers on iPads is not supported in the current version (4.0).


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We provide a variety of services free for our members to use. By default, every member will get an XMPP account on our servers. Check out the cards below to read more about the individual services and for instructions on getting set up with some recommended clients. The servers hosting these services are in Karlsruhe, Germany.
We also have a status page provided by UptimeRobot which shows which services are currently online. If you can't access a particular service, check here first to see if it is offline.
JadeRune.net provides an email address for every member with IMAP access and a web interface powered by Roundcube.Log In!
XMPP is the primary way we communicate. It offers 1-on-1 and group chat capabilities as well as voice and video calling.Connect!
We run a mumble server for voice communications. It's a convenient and hassle-free way to have high-quality VOIP calls.Chat!
We host a Gitea server to for those who wish to collaborate on programming or other such projects using Git.Code!
We run a Jitsi video conference server which can be used to host multi-participant conferences in a manner similar to Zoom.Meet!
What Does All This Run On?
We use VPSes to host our infrastructure. Currently, we use netcup.
Our email server runs the latest stable version of OpenBSD.
Our main server runs the latest stable version of FreeBSD.
Our Jitsi server runs the latest stable version of Debian.
How Much Does This Cost?
In the interest of transparency, below is a record of the yearly cost of each element of our infrastructure:
- Main: 66,28€ EUR
- EMail: 29,04€ EUR
- Jitsi: 32,28€ EUR
- Domain: $30.98 CAD (20,75€ EUR on 2021-09-15)
- Total: 148,65€ EUR


Chair - Tech Nation
Recruiter: Tech Nation
* Paid Role * Salary: Remunerated
Posted: 28 Jan 2020
Closes: 26 Feb 2020
Job Function: Chair
Industry: Digital / Technology
Position Type: Permanent
Our vision is a world in which anyone, anywhere can be inspired and empowered to succeed. More than 2.1 million people now work in the UK’s digital tech sector, and jobs are being created at twice the rate of other sectors in the economy. Tech Nation exists to fuel the growth of game changing founders and companies, so they can positively transform societies and economies. Our mission is to empower ambitious tech entrepreneurs to grow faster through knowledge and connections; to build a UK economy fit for the next generation. Since launch, we have helped the digital tech start-up and scale-up sector become the UK’s fastest growing industry.
Following the success of our current Chair Eileen Burbidge MBE, Tech Nation is now looking for outstanding candidates to bring robust and forward-thinking vision as Chair of the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to Chair the Board of an exciting company, during a period of tremendous growth and opportunity. Tech Nation wishes to appoint a Chair who will ensure that the values of breaking new ground, conducting meaningful collaboration and generating real impact to scaleups remain central to all it does.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate connectivity and engagement at the highest levels of the tech sector and truly understand UK tech entrepreneurs, leadership teams and what it takes to scale a business. They will also need to have experience of working with Government in the digital tech policy environment. S/he will have a track record of strategic leadership, a good grasp of governance and a strong understanding of the tech sector and its developmental needs. The Chair will be appointed initially for a term of three years. The time commitment is approximately two days per month and the role will be remunerated.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Tech Nation on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference OAHADB. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 26 February.


Wpf Rgb Grabber
ColorWheel Wizard and Control Tools for WPF and Silverlight was designed to help developers in any application which edits colors. You can use common patters to create colors like complimentary colors and also compare W3C color values.
You can also switch to different types of color wheel: RGB...
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Select a color from the palette and this handy little utility displays the html hex code and the RGB values for that color. Fine tune the color using the sliding controls. Also shows a color sample. Copying the codes to the clipboard is just a click away. Great for programmers or graphic and web...
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Absolute Color Picker is a free handy application that lets you select colors by means of various color models and convert them into HTML-based hexadecimal representation. Being a great compact color designer it features a free color picker, color scheme generator, color history builder, color...
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Pick Screen Color Color and use inbuilt Editor to change selected color on your Windows Computer. Seperate RGB values are displayed in the RGB Editor and the software also displays hexadecimal values. RGB Editor is totally compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and other Microsoft Windows Versions....
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WAPFA Avatar Grabber is a simple application that helps you to view and save avatar pictures of anyone in Nimbuzz or Yahoo community.
WAPFA Avatar Grabber has a simple and comprehensive interface that will quickly guide you through all its features.
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The PCPANEL WPF Components are a rich set of visual controls, based on the Microsoft .NET framework. These multi-purpose controls can be used to create Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications that help your customers visualize their automation processes. The library contains controls like...
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This software development kit (SDK) provides the binaries and programming reference for the Bing Maps WPF Control (Beta).
When the installation completes, you can choose to open the Bing Maps WPF Control (Beta) SDK help file (BingMapsWPFControlSDK.chm).
Get Bing Maps WPF Control and give it a...
Platforms: Windows, XP, 2003, Windows Vista, 2008, 7
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Cover Grabber was developed using the Python programming language as an accessible and handy tool that will recursively traverse a directory of MP3s and download the album cover art from LastFM for all sub-directories.
Now you can make use of this useful tool to download all your favorite album...
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ColorSafe is an open-source stand-alone program which converts color values from hexadecimal to RGB triplets, and vice versa. You will be able to use ColorSafe to view the nearest web safe color according to the values you have specified. RGB triplets can be entered as floating point or integer...
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, Linux GPL, Linux Open Source, Java
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Soft4Boost Any Audio Grabber is intended for saving audio tracks from audio discs to computer in different audio formats. Now you don't need other converters as Soft4Boost Any Audio Grabber supports most of all known audio formats - MP3, AAC, WAV, MP2, OGG, M4A, WMA and etc. Soft4Boost Any Audio...
Platforms: Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server
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Free ISO Grabber is a light, fast and easy ISO making program to create ISO image from CD/DVD disc. It enables users to create ISO image from both data CD/DVD and media DVD disc. It grabs an exact image of a CD/DVD and it supports CD/DVD discs of almost all formats. The program operates in wizard...
Platforms: Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server
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It can take as an input a color index (number from 1 to 21), string (name of the color, English name) and RGB triple with elements in [0,255]. Some colors have more than one name, in which case any of these may be used. See the code for the list of color names.The output of the script will be a...
Platforms: Windows, Mac, *nix, Matlab, BSD Solaris
|License: Freeware||Download (31): RGB Color Management Download|
If you have colors in a number of formats (html-style #RRGGBB, rgb-tuples (r, g, b), and PIL-style integers) this script allows you to convert the colors between various formats.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, *nix, Python, BSD Solaris
|License: Freeware||Download (29): HTML colors to/from RGB tuples Download|
This is a contact list grabber written in PHP, used to grab the address book from Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo!, Lycos, Myspace, orKut, and MSN Messenger contacts.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, *nix, PHP, BSD Solaris
|License: Freeware||Download (37): PHP contact list grabber RC1 Download|
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Image Grabber is a PHP script that allows a user to input a url with an image (or another file too) and save it locally on some webspace.
|License: Freeware||Size: 10 KB||Download (25): Image Grabber for Download Managers|
The HTML Grabber Widget was developed by Acumen in order to provide a way to insert HTML from local or external webpages within your Wordpress pages.Once the plugin is installed, you will have a new Widget shown in the Appearance section, which you'll be able to drag into your sidebar. From...
|License: Freeware||Size: 10 KB||Download (18): Grabber Widget Download|
Feeds Image Grabber (FIG) is successor of FeedAPI ImageGrabber, an addon for Feeds module, which grabs image for each feed-item from their respective webpages and maps it to an image field in the node created by Feeds (Node Processor).[Google Reader (with thumbnails) can be imitated on a Drupal...
|License: Freeware||Size: 20.48 KB||Download (19): Feeds Image Grabber Download|
Screen Grabber collects thumbnails at even intervals from a movie. Optionally adding movie information, and time stamps.
|License: Freeware||Size: 20.48 KB||Download (16): Screen Grabber Download|


Optomi is focused on building new integrated technologies and
processes to significantly reduce the time and cost associated with hiring the best technology talent.
Our unique solution includes fully integrated video interviewing...
making pre-screening candidates easy, no matter where they are, what the position or the timeframe.
Using a webcam, candidates can respond to customized questions set by the client or from our
extensive library of pre-recorded soft and technical skill assessments.
As the client, you’ll be able to customize the interview questions or choose from a list of
industry and technology specific questions for your assessment. You can not only control the
candidate response length, but also the number of times the interviewee has to record their replies.
The candidate will view a short introduction and learn the landscape of the video interview.
Then he/she will hear the interview questions selected and have the pre-set amount of time
and opportunities to respond to each question.
Your Optomi Account Executive will then present you with a comprehensive dossier on our candidate. This will include a resume, a technical evaluation, references and a link to the recorded video interview of the candidate answering the selected soft and technical questions.
Optomi has simplified and optimized the hiring process... significantly reducing the time, cost and hassle of finding the right technology talent.


The idea that high-speed home Internet access is a necessity was brought to the forefront of our collective consciousness by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were periods of time when many families were stuck at home, but the Internet allowed us to stay connected in so many different ways.
As a single mom and small business owner living and working from home in Essex, Vermont, I use the Internet every single day. I take my home Internet for granted because it is so reliable and seamlessly present in my life. It is there for me every day for absolutely everything I need, including writing this article. Xfinity home Internet access opens the whole world for my family.
Some specific areas where home Internet access is critical for us include:
Thanks to my home Internet access, remote learning during the COVID pandemic didn’t pose any sort of challenge for my family. Xfinity Internet services allow my daughter to connect with her classmates whenever she wants. She and her classmates read articles, research, and complete homework assignments from home. They hold meetings, play games, and meet for classes remotely too. Technology allows them to meet as a class and then break into small virtual “rooms” for small group discussions and to work on projects. It is so cool to see the technology that’s currently available to support learning. And none of this would be possible without home Internet access.
Community and Connection
Like all preteens, my daughter loves staying connected on all the social media platforms I allow her to use. She sends her friends makeup tutorials and memes, and competes in online video games that she tries (in vain) to explain to me. Photos of our cats, with and without digital art added, are a hot commodity among her friend group and I am perpetually entertained by our cats’ tolerance for funny hats and photoshoots.
During peak COVID, when we were staying close to home, Xfinity Internet allowed my family to see each other virtually and connect when we couldn’t be together in person. I also had fun virtual game nights with friends and colleagues pretty regularly. Seeing friends and family made the isolation of lockdown bearable for a lot of us.
Reliable, fast home Internet allows me and my family to see medical care providers virtually too, which I love. Who wants to drive when they’re not feeling well? Do we really need to expose ourselves to germs when we’re already feeling sick? Remote therapy lets me admire my therapist’s hanging quilt collection as I get care from my living room. Also, I never need to miss an appointment because someone in my family is sick. I’m also much less likely to be late when I am not searching for parking. Virtual appointments are so convenient.
Not to mention that my mom and countless other older Vermonters can now get prompt medical attention virtually while in the comfort of their homes. My mom reports that she and her friends have now become entirely unwilling to wait in drafty, germy doctor’s offices. I can’t argue with their logic because I don’t want to either.
As a small business owner, I was able to continue running Vermont Mom during the peak of the COVID pandemic. I did not lose my investment because I could continue to meet with clients and writers virtually. Thank goodness for my home Internet access. Another thing I do not take for granted is the ability to apply and interview for jobs, all through a computer screen with the help of my Xfinity Internet service.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the music, streaming, podcasts, audiobooks, online libraries, and other forms of entertainment I access through my home Internet daily. These might seem like luxuries, but in the middle of a typical Vermont mud season, when it’s wet and bitterly cold, or during those winter days where the cold literally takes your breath away, cuddling up with your loved ones to watch a family show is something small and wonderful. You really can’t discount simple pleasures like this and how they keep us all, particularly parents with little kids, cheery.
Modern life continues to be driven by technology, and for my family, home Internet access is much more important than it initially might seem. It is critical to our day-to-day life and for providing some measure of happiness. However, some Vermonters face barriers – like affordability and digital literacy – in adopting home Internet service. Comcast is proud to support the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to make home Internet available to more people.
The Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is designed to increase home Internet access by providing eligible low-income households with up to $30/month for Internet and/or Mobile services (or $75/month for households on qualifying Tribal Lands).
Comcast maximizes the ACP subsidy through Mobile and Internet Essentials offerings for qualifying people who need help paying for services. Internet Essentials is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive Internet adoption program.
Comcast has been helping bridge the digital divide for over ten years through Internet Essentials. They have connected more than ten million people to home Internet during this time, and they pledge to spend a billion dollars in the next ten years to further advance digital equity through Project Up. Comcast is working hard to bridge the digital divide between the Internet haves and the have-nots.
To qualify for ACP, the entire household income must either be at or below two times the federal poverty level (currently this is $55,500/year for a family of four, or $27,180/year for an individual) or participate in specific federal assistance programs like Lifeline, SNAP/EBT, or free and reduced-price school lunch.
Anyone is welcome to visit www.Xfinity.com/acp or call 844-389-4681 to find out more about this program, determine eligibility, or sign up. People can also visit an Xfinity Store to ask about free or discounted Internet options through the ACP.
Comcast has multiple ways of helping people use the ACP to get connected.
Comcast’s Internet Essential Offerings
Internet Essentials provides qualifying low-income households with home Internet access for $9.95/month, which would be covered entirely by the federal ACP subsidy. Internet Essentials also helps qualifying customers purchase low-cost computers and access free WiFi hotspots, and even provides free Internet training.
Additionally, Comcast has created two other offers to give customers more flexibility to choose the services that best meet their needs and to take full advantage of the $30 monthly federal ACP subsidy.
- Internet Essentials Plus, which costs $29.95/month for Internet. This is fully covered by the ACP subsidy.
- Xfinity Mobile. Customers must be Xfinity Internet customers to sign up for Xfinity Mobile. The ACP credit will be applied first to the customer’s Xfinity Internet service and the balance of the credit to Xfinity Mobile.
This new Xfinity Mobile offer is particularly useful for Comcast’s Internet Essentials customers. For Internet Essential customers, the ACP credit of $30/month is applied first to the Internet service selected and the remainder of the subsidy is then applied to the Xfinity Mobile service.
For example, folks with Internet Essentials will use $9.95/month of their $30/month ACP federal subsidy for Internet service. If they choose, they can add a Mobile line with unlimited 5G cellular data to their plan. This costs $45/month. However, the remainder of the ACP subsidy, or $20.05, will be applied to the Mobile bill. This leaves the customer with as little as $24.95/month to pay for home Internet and unlimited 5G cellular data.
If you are interested in learning more about how Comcast participates in the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, and to see if you qualify for assistance to receive home Internet service, please check out www.Xfinity.com/acp or call 844-389-4681. You are also welcome to visit your local Xfinity store to get help from an associate.
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Maxivision Viihde gives you a full TV experience on your mobile devices. Browse the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), watch live TV channels and record your favorite movies and series to be watched wherever you are. Start Over- functionality allows you to start the ongoing program from the beginning, so you will never miss a minute of your favorite shows. If you have Maxivision Viihde set-top-box, you can also view your recordings on your living room TV with perfect picture quality. Signals adapt to your broadband speed so the App will also work great with lower bitrates.
Requires iOS 7.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Maxivision Viihde is a free software application from the Recreation subcategory, part of the Home & Hobby category.
The app is currently available in English and it was last updated on 2015-12-10. The program can be installed on iOS.
Maxivision Viihde (version 1.1) has a file size of 9.54 MB and is available for download from our website.
Just click the green Download button above to start. Until now the program was downloaded 3 times.
We already checked that the download link to be safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded software with your antivirus.


Server 2008/2008 R2 slow on ESXi 4.0/4.1
ALLinONE — Thu, 12/09/2010 - 16:48
I've noticed that out of multiple VMs with different Windows OSs, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 seem to always experience display performance issues (slow and choppy mouse reaction time), even when the VMware Tools have been installed as recommended. I finally had some time to troubleshoot these VMs and figure out why these OSs seem to have poor performance via the vSphere Client Console connection.
With Windows Server 2008: I've noticed that installing the VMware Tools does not prompt you to increase the Hardware Acceleration. After checking the Hardware Acceleration and noticing that it had not been increased, I changed the setting for 'Full' Hardware Acceleration, and the display performance issues were resolved.
With Windows Server 2008 R2: The Hardware Acceleration does seem to be utilizing the 'Full' setting after the VMware Tools are installed but the VM (in vSphere Console) still suffers from the poor display performance. After doing some research, I found a VMware KB article that explains the cause and resolution: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd...
The supplied SVGA driver from VMware Tools is a legacy Windows driver that is not supported on Windows Server 2008 R2. To correct the issue:
- Shutdown the VM and edit the settings of the VM (right-click vm, then click 'Edit settings...')
- Select 'Video card' under the 'Hardware' tab, and make sure the 'Auto-detect video settings' option is selected in the 'Display Memory' section. Click 'Ok' and start the VM.
- In the VM, open the device manager and update the driver software for the current video card. Choose the 'Browse my computer for driver software' option, and select the driver from C:\Program Files\Common Files\VMware\Drivers\wddm_video
- Install the updated driver and restart the VM.


Trieste is a research toolbox built on TensorFlow, dedicated to Bayesian optimization, the process of finding the optimal values of an expensive, black-box objective function by employing probabilistic models over observations.
Without loss of generality, Trieste only supports minimizing the objective function. In the simplest case of an objective function with one-dimensional real output \(f: X \to \mathbb R\), this is
When the objective function has higher-dimensional output, we can still talk of finding the minima, though the optimal values will form a Pareto set rather than a single point. Trieste provides functionality for optimization of single-valued objective functions, and supports extension to the higher-dimensional case. It also supports optimization over constrained spaces, learning the constraints alongside the objective.
Trieste (pronounced tree-est) is named after the bathyscaphe Trieste, the first vehicle to take a crew to Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the lowest point on the Earth’s surface: the literal global minimum.
To install Trieste, run
$ pip install trieste
The library supports Python 3.7 onwards, and uses semantic versioning.


A downloadable game for Windows
A couch Co-Op Tower Defense game in which the towers you build can hurt you and your friends just as much as they can hurt your enemies. Build towers, aim them towards your foes and collect the crystals that drop in order to build more turrets and survive the endless hordes of enemies!
P.S. This game is intended to be played using a controller.
The game is developed by "spillprosjektgruppa", a project under Hackerspace NTNU. The project is open-source and free for all who are interested. For other projects and information, take a look at Hackerspace's website.
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We found that the organization hosting Maru-Gujarat.in is I Fastnet Ltd in United Kingdom.
A more detailed IP address report for Maru-Gujarat.in is below. At the time you pulled this report, the IP of Maru-Gujarat.in is 22.214.171.124 and is located in the time zone of Europe/London. The context of Maru-Gujarat.in is "Maru-Gujarat" and could reflect the theme of the content available on the resource. More IP details of Maru-Gujarat.in are shown below along with a map location.
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Insight gathering and analysis, project management, planning and execution, creative thinking, content creation, thought leadership journalism, online marketing.
Why I love what I do
Large scale organisations are forever hindered by legacy, a lack of innovation and their inability to move at pace. I love that this job allows me to help businesses look beyond the short-term resolution, and instead strive to reinvent their organisation from the boardroom to the factory floor.
A business result I'm proud of
As an enthusiast of the ‘unthinkable’, the opportunity to work with the world’s leading gaming company to create the vision, mindset and collaboration needed to develop the games of the future was truly inspiring to be a part of. Not content with the successes that had helped fuel their ascent to the top, we helped their games makers to think bigger, smarter and further out, in pursuit of the unimaginable.
A business reinvention I admire
With Apple now at the forefront of technological advance and its products considered the pinnacle of ‘twenty-first century cool’, it’s easy to overlook the company's turbulent past. During the 1990s, in the face of stiff competition from IBM, Dell and HP, the company came agonisingly close to bankruptcy. However, it had an unerring ability to reinvent a pre-existing idea, whether that was within the market or within its own range. I have long admired Apple’s intrepid approach to embracing change and reimagine itself as it reacts to continuously shifting consumer demands.
However, what is in many ways the most commendable feature of Apple’s reinvention has been their ability to generate a completely new business model, with the conception of an interdependent product range. Through the creation of software that works exclusively on Apple products, they have implicitly forced the customer to invest in the brand rather than an individual product. They are slowly developing a product range that can be utilised in almost every aspect of life, which, for me, is an unbelievable achievement given their tenuous position just two decades prior.


The EG4130 series multi channel data logger is the newest meter from eGauge. Combining an energy meter, data logger, and web server, this meter is the total package.
Each eGauge Pro unit combines an energy meter, data logger, and a web server. This powerful combination lets you measure, store and retrieve data directly from the device or from a remote location. Not only does it calculate power (V, A, VAr, kWh, etc), but also data from optional sensors that assess flow rate, temperature, wind speed, and more. You can view historical and live data for up to 30 years with the unit’s convenient user interface (UI). The UI can be accessed on a local network or via the internet from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Once connected, you have access to real-time values, long term reports, an interactive graphical interface, and many other tools. The best part is that you pay nothing for the user interface because you retrieve data directly from your own eGauge hardware, not a cloud or 3rd party host.


Soundtech specializes in audio/video installation, home networking, security systems, home automation, and structured wiring. With expertise in these areas, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance the technology infrastructure of homes. Our team excels in designing and installing cutting-edge audio/video systems, setting up robust home networks, and optimizing Wi-Fi performance. We also offer customized security system installation with 24-hour monitoring, ensuring homeowners’ peace of mind. Our home automation solutions enable centralized control of various systems, while structured wiring ensures seamless connectivity. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, as we strive to deliver exceptional service and enhance the technological capabilities of our clients’ homes.


Oasis Asset Management Pty Ltd (ACN 090 906 371) (“Oasis”) and MoneyOne.Com.Au Limited (ACN 092 030 352) have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate their firm commitment to privacy. The following is the information gathering and dissemination practice for this website (the "Site").
The Site is comprised of all web pages starting with the following addresses:
Your access and use of this Site is conditional on acceptance of this Privacy and Security Statement. Use of this Site indicates your consent to the collection, use and disclosure by Oasis of any personal information you provide whilst using the Site, in the manner set out below.
Oasis reserves the right to modify this Privacy and Security Statement at any time. If this statement is changed, the changes will be posted on the Site so that you are always aware of the sort of information collected, how the information may be used, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed by Oasis.
This Site may contain links to other third party websites. Oasis is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third party websites.
Please note that if at any time Oasis is required by law to release information about you or your organisation, Oasis must cooperate fully.
Please remember that protection of your privacy begins with you. You are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any password you use to register, and you should always exercise caution when disclosing information online.
1) What sort of information does Oasis collect?
When you access the Site, Oasis collects information about you in three different ways:
1. Registration: When you set up a user account to access the secure site, we collect certain contact information from you such as name and address. This information is used to identify you to authenticate your request for an account, and when you ring for assistance.
2. Browser: When you log into the Site, Oasis collects information about your browser type. This information is used for problem troubleshooting.
3. IP Addresses: Oasis collects information about individuals using the Site through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. An IP address is a numeric number assigned to your computer, which basically identifies your computer and where it is located. The IP address enables Oasis to monitor traffic patterns and ensure the security of the site, as well as problem troubleshooting.
4. Cookies: The site does not use persistent cookies.
2) How is your information used...
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1. The Site has security measures designed to protect against the loss, misuse and/or alteration of the Information under the control of Oasis.
2. Authentication and your password: For some areas of the Site, a user name and password are required to authenticate your identity before you can enter those areas.
When prompted to generate a password, you should pick one that is not easy for an outsider or friend to guess. For instance, do not use your name or street address, your birthday, or the names of any of your family or pets. In addition, Oasis recommends that you use a combination of and letters, such as: "mhcth45".
Your password will be stored encrypted on the Oasis web server, but will not be known by any Oasis personnel. Oasis cannot tell you what your password is, we can only reset your password for you if you have forgotten it or if you think it may have been disclosed to another party.
Most security breaches are a result of individual carelessness with regard to their user name and password information. Security breaches can occur because you left your user name and password lying by your computer or you told this information to a friend. Do not share your password with anyone. Oasis will never ask you for your password. If you ever receive such a request from someone claiming to be us, do not give them your password, and contact us immediately. The only one who needs to know your password is you! If you forget your password, email us at firstname.lastname@example.org.
3. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): All personally identifiable Information you send us while you are on our secure server is encrypted, meaning that it is transformed into unrecognisable characters until Oasis decrypts it when it reaches us. When you access your account information, Oasis uses a secure server to protect the security of your online transactions. All the data you send to us during a secure session is sent via SSL, the industry standard for sending encrypted information. You can tell if you are on our secure server in two ways: a key or closed lock will be visible in the lower portion of your browser or in the URL of a selected hyperlink. For greater protection of your data, Oasis recommends that you use a web browser that supports 128-bit encryption.
4. Firewalls: All incoming encrypted Information is routed through our firewall, which serves as a gatekeeper for our system. Only data containing the correct authorisation is permitted past the firewall. Attempts to pass the firewall are constantly monitored for suspicious activity.
5. Certification: The site has undergone extensive security testing and has been certified as secure by E-Secure, a Security Consulting company.
The Site gives users the following options for changing and modifying Information previously provided:
1. Updating your Password: You can only change your password by ringing the relevant Client Services phone number. Oasis will go through a process of verifying your identity before they reset your password.
2. Changing personal Information: You may view the personal Information that we have collected about you, by accessing the relevant page on the Site. If you want to change your personal information, then you should ring the relevant Client Services phone number.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of the Site, or your dealings with the Site (including complaints, compliments or enquiries), you should contact us either by email email@example.com or by ringing the relevant Client Services phone number.


You face the daily challenges to achieve great efficiencies with high safety standards. We offer wireless communications solutions that help you to meet your operational needs through efficient use of information and resource allocation
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BreeZip is a computer program that allows users to manage compressed files.
Operating systems: Windows
Size: 31.00 mb
Developer's website: BreeZip
Download for free BreeZip - the latest version!
Using BreeZip, the compression and decompression of files and folders, is a much simpler and more efficient work.
BreeZip can extract compressed files in the following formats: ZIP, RAR, 7z, ISO, etc..
In addition, BreeZip offers different customization and configuration options.
BreeZip is a decompression program specially designed to be used by any user, experienced or inexperienced.
BreeZip - system requirements
BreeZip works with Windows operating systems - Windows 10 - about the compatibility with other systems we have not found more information on the author's site!
* For use BreeZip need a minimum:
Processor: 1 GHz Pentium|| Memory: 512 Mb of RAM|| Free disk space: 500 MB||
* It is recommended:
Processor: 2,4 GHz Pentium|| Memory: 2 Gb of RAM|| Free disk space: 4 GB||
BreeZip - main features
The main features of BreeZip are:
- Manage compressed files;
- Unzip compressed files;
- Compress files;
- Compatible with most popular compression formats;
- Different encryption options;
- Different security options;
- Simple and intuitive interface;
- BreeZip is an application easy to use;
- Support in different languages;
- Manual Update;
- Support install / uninstall, etc.
BreeZip - other features
BreeZip is an easy to use and install program, the BreeZip program does not consume many system resources and does not take up much space on the hard disk.
BreeZip has a simple and intuitive interface from which anyone can use the program without any problem.
BreeZip is a very good application of the category "programs to compress and decompress compressed files", a software that deserves to have it installed on your computer.
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Alternatives to the BreeZip app:
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Picture this scenario: you just got home from a long day at work, and you’re looking forward to a relaxing evening in your own space. You grab a book, settle into your favorite chair, and turn on your reading lamp. But wait – the light is too bright, and it’s not quite the right color temperature. You fumble around for the switch, trying to get it just right, but the moment is already ruined.
Introducing the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit. With its easy installation and intuitive controls, this kit is the solution to all your lighting woes – and then some.
First of all, let’s talk about installation. The Lutron Caseta kit requires no wiring or special tools, making it accessible for even the most technologically challenged among us. Simply replace your existing light switches with the kit’s wireless dimmer switches, plug in the smart bridge to your Wi-Fi router, and download the Lutron app to your phone or tablet. You can have the entire system up and running in as little as 15 minutes.
Once the kit is installed, the real fun begins. With the app, you can control all the lights in your home from your phone or tablet, whether you’re in the next room or across the country. You can turn lights on and off, dim them to your desired level, and even set schedules or “scenes” that adjust multiple lights to different preset levels with just one tap.
But it’s not just about convenience – the Lutron Caseta system is designed for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. With its “smart away” feature, the system can detect when you’re not home and automatically turn off all the lights, saving you money on your energy bill. And with its compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, you can control your lights with nothing more than your voice.
But what really sets the Lutron Caseta system apart is its attention to detail. With its patent-pending “Clear Connect” technology, the system ensures consistent, reliable communication between all its components. The system also supports multiple users, so everyone in your household can have their own personalized settings and preferences. And with its wireless range of up to 60 feet, the system can cover even the largest homes.
But perhaps the biggest selling point of the Lutron Caseta system is its versatility. The system isn’t just limited to standard light switches – it can also be used with plug-in lamp dimmers, wireless in-wall switches, and even motorized window shades. With this level of customization, you can create the perfect lighting atmosphere for any occasion, from a romantic dinner for two to a family game night.
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In short, the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit is the perfect way to upgrade your home’s lighting system without breaking the bank or sacrificing convenience. Its easy installation, intuitive controls, energy efficiency, and customization options make it a must-have for any homeowner looking to create the perfect lighting environment. And with its versatility and attention to detail, the Lutron Caseta system will have you wondering how you ever lived without it.


"Having Innovo's Inventor 3D Printer at ICESI University has allowed our students, from first to last semesters, to come closer to the technologies that are changing the Industry right now."Efraín Pinto Brand, Head of the Industrial Engineering Program at ICESI University, Cali, Colombia.
They say that "in the maximum expression of simplicity, the highest level of complexity is found". This is maybe the verbatim that personifies the Inventor . This is a mini factory on your desktop. Ideal for small replacement parts, injection moulds, prototyping, dental impressions, among many other uses.
Don't be fooled by its simplicity, because this is the most robust system in this category of the market, isolating vibrations completely and allowing bigger and faster prints without loosing print quality.
The Inventor has a printing volume a lot higher than the markets media. All the materials used for the printer's production are of the highest quality, specially our proprietary smart extruder system which allows the Inventor to print with common materials such as PLA and ABS as well as engineering grade materials, everything with the same nozzle.
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QUICK AND EASY TO SETUP
The Inventor is ready to print out of the box. Just plug it in and begin printing. Wifi connectivity and Auto-leveling makes getting started even easier. No more calibration required.
The new touchscreen interface allows for easy access to all of the configurations and options of the printer.
Print up to 400mm/s, 8x faster than conventional 3D printers while maintaining exceptional print quality.
Print with confidence. The Innovo extruder has been engineered to print reliably and precisely without jams.
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
Our wide variety of solutions allows us to make sure you don't stop printing and jeopardize your production. Ask for our warranty and assistance programs.
Take advantage of the large print volume and print objects up to 5x larger than other 3D printers.
The modular toolhead is specially designed to allow the user to quickly replace the extruder or swap it out for another toolhead.
OPEN FILAMENT SYSTEM
The extrusion system has been designed to function with any 1.75mm diameter filament giving the users a wide range of choice for their prints.
TECHNOLOGY Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
# OF EXTRUDERS 1
FILAMENT TYPES PLA, ABS, NYLON, PETG, PC
FILAMENT DIAMETER 1.75mm
PRINT VOLUME 350mm X 300mm X 300mm
DESK SPACE 490mm X 490mm X 465mm
WEIGHT 15 kg
PRINTING SPEED 10-400 mm/s
QUALITY/RESOLUTION up to 25 microns (0.025mm)
PRINTING TEMPERATURE 150°C-300°C
BED TEMPERATURE 50°C-100°C
SOFTWARE Cura, Repetier
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
PRINTING FILE FORMAT *.3D, *.STL, *.OBJ, *.AMF
CONNECTIVIY USB Cable, WiFi and USB-Stick
Print with any 3D Printer filament in the market
Our Open Source Printer brings a lot of flexibility and parameter control to the user, allowing us to ensure that The Inventor can print with any filament material offered in the market*. Which includes engineering grade materials.
"The first time I saw Innovo's Inventor I couldn't believe it as an FDM 3D Printer. I was very surprised when comparing it to others on the market... having autocalibration and being able to change parameters on the go was something I had never seen before.
From my point of view Innovo's Inventor lives up to its name, its details and concepts are really innovative, offering value and functionality. The Inventor has a formidable support, its quality, warranty and the ease to receive technical support couldn't be better. If you own a business or ar part of an educational institution, if you are part of the medical sector, automotive sector, this 3D printer is ideal to explore the world of additive manufacturing adapted to your industry.Felipe, Industrial Engineer.
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Optimized building automation performance
Developed especially for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning applications, VACON® 100 HVAC enhances, for example, the performance of pumps, fans and compressors. It represents a smart investment with a short payback time as all the necessary hardware, I/O options and communication protocols are built in and meet the most stringent requirements of the building industry.
VACON 100 HVAC complies with the IEC/EN 61000-3-12 harmonics standard. This means that, thanks to integrated EMC/RFI filters and harmonic chokes, the drives do not interfere with other devices and can even be installed in the vicinity of sensitive equipment. The Modbus fieldbus communication protocol improves supervision options, and the built-in fieldbus connections provide savings in investment costs.
The wide range of options for input and output signals brings benefits such as flexibility and savings in cabling and device costs. While safety features, such as fire mode, have been developed to help save lives in case of emergencies.
Supply voltages and power range
230 V...0.55-90 kW
500 V...1.1-630 kW
690 V...5.5-800 kW
Features and benefits
High reliability in demanding environments thanks to specially coated circuit boards and IP21/Type 1 and IP54/Type 12 enclosure classesEfficient integration into automation systems due to built-in Ethernet and RS485 communicationCost savings and interference-free operation as a result of integrated RFI and harmonics filtersFast and easy installation due to graphical keypad, intuitive wizards and online helpSpace savings as units can be mounted side by side
Fans, pumps, compressors and chillers.
Danfoss HCS (Harmonic Calculation Software)


Dachshund Digital specialises in Google ads, search engine optimisation, social media advertising, online analytics and digital marketing strategy. Our digital marketing agency’s portfolio of work also encompasses rebranding, website design, social media management, conversion optimisation and content marketing.
We work with clients here in Ireland, in the UK and internationally.
View a small selection of our work below to see how Dachshund Digital has helped our clients get a real return on investment for their digital marketing campaigns. From search marketing to rebranding, to website redesign, to complete digital strategies we go further.
Dachshund Digital has been managing Further Learning’s Google Ads since 2015. In the last four years, our search specialists have taken FLG from just three subjects in the UK and Irish markets to five subjects across four markets. As their primary lead generation tactic Google Ads has played a major role in the Group’s success.
The Further Learning Group is a blended learning provider with twenty academies across the UK, Ireland, Australia and the US. They deliver courses in Interior Design, Garden Design, Fashion Design, Photography and Digital Marketing to over 17,000 students.
Dachshund Digital manages twenty ad accounts for FLG, including search, display, video and remarketing campaigns.
In 2017, Dachshund Digital took over Further Learning’s Facebook advertising with a focus on video remarketing and engagement.
Learnsignal is an online education company specialising in exam preparatory courses for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). As well as being an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner learnsignal also provide continuing professional development (CPD) courses for the financial industry.
In 2019, learnsignal completed a year-long rebranding project which culminated in a website redesign and rebuild. In March 2019, Dachshund Digital began a two-month content migration project which concluded in a successful site launch on May 1st.
As part of the migration project, we optimised the new site for search reviewing, revising and rewriting all online content.
Alive Outside is an event management company. They run a range of outdoor events including Hell & Back Ireland’s largest and most popular obstacle course run. Alive Outside also manage tag rugby, children’s summer camps and corporate team-building events.
Dachshund Digital was asked by Alive Outside to help them get started with Google advertising. We set up a brand new Google Ads account, created a foundational campaign structure and implemented conversion tracking through Google Analytics.
Dachshund Digital also provide ongoing in-house Google Ads training to the Alive Outside team allowing them to grow their Google campaigns.
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As web designers and web developers we’ve all likely been in a position where we are asked to take over an existing website. In most cases taking on the site includes taking on the core CMS as well. Standard systems like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla are usually easy to take on, as are the hosted CMS platforms like Squarespace or Wix. The disadvantage is that your team has to be familiar with these systems to work efficiently, although I find that if you’re familiar with the general concepts, adapting between these systems is not difficult.
From here I had some web development options
- Keep the site running in HTML
The disadvantage is that each page, including header and footer has to be changed individually if there was a update or change in design or content. The other issue in this case was that the website code was a mess and it needed urgent cleaning up.
- Rebuild the website using Wordpress
This was a real option. The design was not difficult to reproduce with any page builder, or if I wanted to keep the html code, the option of using the “Advanced Custom Fields” plugin would have presented that option.
- Use Craft CMS to utilise the existing HTML and rebuild the site
Probably the closest that WordPress comes to Craft CMS is the “Advanced Custom Fields” plugin. There are similarities in how you can define fields and then use them in the code and in the Admin panel. But that is probably where the similarity ends.
For the purpose of this website, the third option presented the best opportunities. I had the opportunity to clean up the code as I went along first building the header and footer and after that building each page. The code reduced to approximately one tenth of the original code, making the website perform. Here's the Craft CMS website for this Deck Builder.
I then kept the plugins to a minimum, choosing only a forms plugin, and SEO plugin and a Caching plugin.
If you’ve never worked with Craft CMS then I believe that you’re missing out. You do need to understand some HTML and Twig and you need to familiarise yourself with Craft CMS. To this end, Craft CMS has some excellent tutorials and I recommend going through the “Up and Running with Craft CMS 3” Tutorial. https://craftquest.io/quests/new-to-craft.
Here’s what using Craft CMS has done for me.
- I am much closer to the code and the functioning code of a website. Forms for instance can be built from scratch and I have done that (on the initial HTML after I took over the website), so now I know a lot more about this and feel OK with using a plugin.
- It’s given me the courage to build my own registration system (with lots of guidance from Craft CMS tutorials)
- It’s opened up my mind to create websites and systems without using plugins that would stifle functionality and creativity.
- Any HTML template can be used to create a Craft CMS website and the process is far more enjoyable (if you enjoy some coding and being in control) than plugging in images and written content to a WordPress page builder.
So, while I’ll still use Wordpress for some websites that need to be created quickly, I think that many of my future websites will be built on Craft CMS. In the past 7 years of building websites, it is the purest form of website development that I’ve come across.


In this article I will show how to build basic RESTful Web Services in JAVA for Web Application using JAX-RS: The Java API for RESTful Web Services and its open source implementation: Jersey together with XStream. I will also show how easy is to extend Jersey to work with your favorite XStream library and that testing Web Services can be a fun with the outstanding soapUI application.
Jersey, RestEasy, Restlet …
The are many libraries in JAVA which provide functionality for building RESTful services. Jersey and RestEasy are both JAX-RS implementations. Restlet is a very complex framework supporting lots of features available in many editions (including the one for Google App Engine). There are many factors that help decide which library to choose but the are not covered in this article. My choice is Jersey. But I don’t claim it is the best. I just like it.
Jersey provides Test Framework that allows you to test RESTful Web Services on a wide range of extensible containers, including Grizzly and Glasshfish. You can write tests using JUnit 4 by extending JerseyTest class in your test cases. If you want to find out more read this blog post describing usage scenario.
For functional, integration and load testing I suggest using soapUI. soapUI is a great, open source tool for testing Web Services, including RESTful services. It lets you create test suites within one click only. You can install it as an Eclipse plugin, but I prefer (and use) the standalone version.
XStream – XStream is simple and fast object serialization library. Jersey natively supports Java for XML binding API (JAXB), but I will show how to extend it to support XStream – in case if you have your object model defined using XStream. You can download the latest version here: XStream download
Creating a project
Create a Dynamic Web Project in Eclipse, call it whatever you want and import all required libraries from Jersey and XStream:
jettison-1.1.jar – used by XStream for JSON serialization
xpp3_min-1.1.4c.jar – used by XStream when unmarshaling
Eclipse - package explorer
Object model classes
Let’s create object model using XStream annotations. In order to do it you can use this useful tutorial.
Person object container with some data manipulations methods:
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Creating XStream provider
Extending Jersey to support XStream is easy. You need to create a class annotated with @Provider that marks it as a extension interface. The class must implement MessageBodyReader and MessageBodyWriter to provide Java object serialization and deserialization. In Jersey you can extend AbstractMessageReaderWriterProvider to write your own provider. The provider supports Java classes annotated with @XStreamAlias.
Please note the class is also annotated with @Produces (required by MessageBodyWriter) and @Consumes (required by MessageBodyReader) which means that it can read and write object to and from XML and JSON format.
Creating RESTful resource – PersonResource
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The resource class is annotated with @Path that identifies the URI path that a resource class or class method will serve requests for. The other annotation is @Singleton which is not a part of JAX-RS API and marks the resource as a singleton (one instance per web application). You can mark any resource as singleton – including XStreamProvider, if needed.
The above methods depend on the path used (person/xml or person/json) returns serialized People object. Creating @PUT – create new Person, @POST – modify existing record, @DELETE – delete record in JAX-RS is analogous:
That’s it. We have a resource that operates on Person Java object allowing: retrieval, creation, edition and removal. Easy. Tests omitted.
Deploying and running
To deploy the services to the server some small configuration needs to be done. Edit your web.xml file and add com.sun.jersey.spi.container.servlet.ServletContainer with init param com.sun.jersey.config.property.packages with packages that contain the resources. Remember, the XStreamProvider class is also a resource!
Jersey exposes WADL file out-of-the-box under the following URL: /api/application.wadl (/api/* is a Jersey servlet mapping path, see servlet mapping in web.xml). I use this URL to create a soapUI project (the web server must be running of course). Run the soapUI and create new project. In the initial WSDL/WADL field type the URL of application WADL mentioned before:
soapUI new project definition with initial WADL
Click OK. The project is created, all methods are ready to be tested: soapUI creates default requests for all methods found in the WADL.
soapUI project details
By using soapUI you can browse content of the WADL file, you can test you requests, you can create test suites, load cases and many more.
Executing requests in soapUI
Find default requests for getAllAsXml and getAllAsJson methods, open and execute them. You should see the output of a request as in the following image:
Similarly, you can verify other methods. Isn’t it just simple?
soapUI – next steps
Having defined default requests in your project it is time to create a test suite (soapUI generates it automatically, if you wish). Create test cases, test steps, load tests and make sure your application is working perfectly. soapUI is a very popular tool, it is also very easy to learn. I suggest reading the documentation on soapUI web site to get familiar with its wide range of features.
I used to work with soapUI for testing SOAP Web Services, and I really enjoyed it. I think, the tool can be easily used for testing RESTful web services too, and now creating Web Services (not only RESTful) is a piece of cake. Maybe it is the right time to focus more on testing them? What do you think?
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The web application used in this article can be downloaded here: jersey-with-xstream. It contains Java source files.
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PC Optimzer Pro Review
REVIEW SUMMARY: If you are concerned about common PC problems such as a slow startup, slow Internet connection or online privacy, then PC Optimizer Pro presents a range of tools which claim to be able to fix many of these issues. There are numerous things which can hurt your computer's performance and it is extremely common for performance and reliability to decrease over time as more programs are installed, settings are changed and drivers become outdated. Over time, the system registry will get cluttered with invalid entries left over by failed program uninstallations, the Web browser cache gets filled up with junk files and cookies, disk space starts to dwindle due to an excess in data which is no longer required, too many programs and processes start up automatically at logon and much more. These factors, among others, all contribute to a poorly-performing and less reliable computer. It is due to these problems, experienced by all computer users, that PC optimization software has long been so popular. PC Optimizer Pro manages various aspects of your computer's performance to improve startup times, repair common problems, carry out various tweaks and clean your computer of unused and junk files.
- Pleasant and easily-navigable interface.
- Very easy to use for the average computer user.
- Provides a wide range of custom tweaks and changes to hidden system settings and features that cannot be easily dealt with manually
Provides numerous features which are not particularly useful to the average user
User Friendliness: PC Optimizer Pro provides a useful range of five utilities to help optimize various important aspects of Windows. While it is not an all-round PC optimization tool, it does provide the tools that most users need to improve the performance in some of the most significant areas. This affordable software is available in many different languages and the user-friendly interface is easily navigable and intuitive, making it ideal for amateurs and casual computer users.
PC Optimization Tools: The program includes a Universal Fixer for carrying out various tweaks and optimizations to improve the speed and reliability of your computer. The hybrid optimization feature will clear your system registry of invalid entries and fix various other registry-related problems, some of which can negatively impact your computer's stability and performance.
Startup Manager: Its Intelligent Startup Manager will improve boot times by giving you the option to easily disable unwanted startup programs and services. PC Optimizer Pro even includes a file shredder for permanently and securely deleting sensitive files so that they can never be recovered by third-party software in the event that you choose to donate or sell your computer.
Junk File Cleaner: There is the Internet Junk Cleaner which will speed up your browser and reclaim disk space by clearing your cache, cookies and properly deleting any other temporary files.
System Optimization Scan: As is the case with many PC optimization tools, PC Optimizer Pro will automatically run a system scan when you first start it. This will scan your computer for numerous different types of problems before presenting you with detailed results accompanied by user-friendly explanations and options for resolving the various issues. Scans take a matter of minutes on most computers. Once the scan is complete, you can use the optimization tools to start getting your PC back up and running to its fullest potential.
Program Un-installer: One of the most common impacts on a computer's performance, particularly with regards to the time it takes your computer to start up and reach the desktop, is startup programs. Many programs configure themselves by default to start up automatically as soon as you log in to Windows. With many programs installed and little attention paid to maintaining and optimizing your computer over the years, you will likely have many unnecessary startup processes and programs. PC Optimizer Pro will ensure that unused programs are properly uninstalled (after asking for your permission, of course) and you will have the option to manage the list of start-up programs. You can also do this using the msconfig utility included in Windows, though it is convenient to have everything in one application and PC Optimizer Pro provides much more user-friendly methods of dealing with such matters.
System Information Utility: PC Optimizer Pro also provides a comprehensive system information utility to let you know everything about your current hardware, software and driver configuration. This can help you with troubleshooting other problems on your computer or to expose outdated drivers and software. It is also useful for a number of other reasons to have this detailed information about your computer at your fingertips.
Registry Cleaner: One of the primary focuses of PC Optimizer Pro is the system registry, a key component in your computer's operating system. The registry is accessed by almost all programs and services on your computer since it contains everything from software licensing information to program settings and installation details. Because it is such an essential core component of your computer, keeping it clean from invalid entries is important for the sake of reliability and performance. Whenever it makes modifications to the system registry, PC Optimizer Pro will always create a backup which you can revert to at any time in the event of something going wrong.
Money Back Guarantee: PC Optimizer Pro is available with a 60-day money back guarantee and you can use the software in English, Spanish, German, Italian or French. Technical support is available by way of a FAQ, knowledgebase and 24-hour online chat.
PC Optimizer Pro offers a specific functionality and it does what it sets out to do quite well. However, there is also more to PC optimization than registry tweaking and browser optimization. It does carry out a range of tweaks to your computer and it should considerably improve performance overall. If you are looking for a more powerful, full-featured solution, then you may want to consider something else. On the other hand, for casual computer users and those who primarily use their PCs for browsing the Internet, this is an affordable and perfectly competent solution. The fact that you can also undo any changes made to the registry also provides a good fall-back position in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. The provision of a file shredder is also welcome for anyone who is concerned about data privacy or planning to pass on their computer. Many PC optimization tools do not provide such a feature.


If you have purchased a AIRSIM, please remember to purchase the data package in Mobile App AIRSIM ROAM before use.
You can plug in your AIRSIM into the mobile phone and check if it can log into the network before departure, this can ensure the SIM card is in working condition. However please remove the AIRSIM from the mobile phone when it is not in use.
Upon arrival of your destination, insert your AIRSIM into the mobile phone and wait for 3 minutes, AIRSIM will transform into a local SIM.
During these 3 minutes, the signal bar will change from having signal to no signal. In a short moment there should be a mobile operator name and signal displayed again, you can try to use the data service then.
If you cannot use the data service or access the network, please restart the mobile phone again, and switch ON/OFF flight mode once. AIRSIM will search for the network again. Please make sure the APN setting is correct.
iPhone user please go to [Settings] > [General] and check if any description profile installed. If so, please remove it as it affects the auto APN function.
For Dual SIM handset users, please insert AIRSIM into SIM Slot 1 and make sure the data service is assigned to SIM 1.
The signal around the border is complicated. You are recommended to use AIRSIM after leaving the border.
If you still cannot use the data service, please restart the mobile phone, and switch on / off flight mode once. If you cannot connect to the 4G network (if applicable), please go to setup, in mobile network, select 3G and wait for about 10 seconds, then switch back to 4G network.
If the mobile phone cannot connect to the network, please try to take out the SIM card and insert again. The SIM slots in some dual SIM handset support different frequency bands, please insert AIRSIM into another SIM Slot and try again.
AIRSIM is reusable. You can purchase data service via our AIRSIM ROAM Mobile App before your trip next time.
All purchased data packages can be used from 14 days before the selected effective date and within 30 days from the selected effective date.
Except for 24/48 Hours Data Package, the daily data usage time is from Hong Kong time (GMT+8) 00:00:00 to 23:59:59. There is no pro-rata calculation regardless of the activation time of data service. 24/48 Hours Data Package is a continuous 24/48-hour session starting from service activation.
AIRSIM works on unlocked mobile phones or tablets such as iPAD only, but not compatible with pocket WiFi device (MiFi). You can use data sharing (Tethering) on your mobile phone or tablet if applicable.
Most oversea mobile operators have Fair Usage Policy (FUP). You are recommended to disable the software auto-update function, and use free WiFi for activities that require high data usage.
You need to turn on data roaming function of your mobile phone in order to use AIRSIM at your destination. There is no roaming charge involved. But whenever you remove the AIRSIM or switch to other SIM card, please remember to turn off data roaming function of your mobile phone in order to avoid unnecessary roaming charges.
AIRSIM provides mobile data service . With AIRTALK ROAM Mobile App, you can make calls to destination country and call back home, and receive Hong Kong calls when you are overseas (Applicable to Hong Kong mobile numbers only).
The expiry date of AIRSIM will be extended 1 year automatically from the date of any purchase of data package. AIRSIM will be expired if you have not purchased any data package in 1 year.


Does your website need a facelift?
Wondering whether to work with a web design company or brave it yourself?
Tigerfish is a team of digital marketing and web-design specialists who build outstanding, aesthetically pleasing websites. We work with you to optimise your website and ensure your online presence is a principal factor in your business’ success.
Still not convinced?
Allow us to explain the benefits of working with a web-design company, such as Tigerfish, rather than going it alone!
High Quality Web Design
No matter how simple they claim to be, ‘downloadable web design templates’ can confuse even the sharpest of minds!
To be a strong website it will require codes, headers, images and plugins – which you might not understand if you have not been professionally trained.
By working with a web design company, you will be employing a specialist who will build a high-tech website which works flawlessly across all platforms. Their expertise and experience will take away the stress of trying to understand any confusing jargon!
In today’s digital marketplace, the development and maintenance of your brand’s online profile is crucial – it should be at the core of all marketing strategies.
Web agencies understand the importance of a business’s online presence and will therefore lay out a strategic online plan for your company. A web-designer should have a solid knowledge of today’s digital market, they should clarify the specific goals your website should achieve and work with you to meet them.
It is optimistic to assume all traffic on your website will come from people typing your site address directly into their web bar.
The chances are prospective customers will search for relevant key words into a search engine (e.g. Google) and click on the first page that comes up – but what if your site doesn’t appear until the second page?
This is when Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) comes in.
SEO specialists know how to promote your site, making it more likely you will be in the top-ranked pages and therefore bringing in more new customers!
Tigerfish can help you harness as much traffic to your site as possible, enticing your audience to engage with a sign up, a landing page offer, product purchase, or any other call to action. All these activities contribute to improving your Search Engine Ranking as part of the SEO programme Tigerfish offer.
Even if you can build a successful website yourself, what is something goes wrong in the future? Do you feel confident with fixing it?
Web agencies such as Tigerfish work with clients on a long-term basis to ensure the website produces the desired results. Clients are supported and guided once the project is complete, guaranteeing safety in the increasingly complex digital marketplace. This involves promotion using SEO, social media, PPC, social promotions, advertising and email marketing.
Responsive web design
It is crucial that your website runs flawlessly on all platforms including mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
Web agencies will first lay the foundations for your solid, responsive website and will then work with you to make it impeccable across all operating systems.
Keeping up with the times
It’s a web designers’ job to stay ahead of the game in the increasingly complex digital marketplace.
By employing a specialist, you will never have to worry about the latest web technologies and trends – that will all be taken care of!
Not only will time be saved by having someone design and build your site, by employing a professional, your new website will make your life run smoother.
The site will be designed to be practical and convenient, whether you require appointment booking forms, contact forms or quoting systems.
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All developers have random little side projects. (Well, I assume so. I certainly have my share.) Ways to figure out the latest and greatest features, things that you think up and dive in and don't have a great plan for, well-meaning projects that get shelved for lack of time... there's plenty of reasons a thing you make never makes it to the App Store. But sometimes you have some momentum, you decide you won't really be satisfied until you're able to point at the store listing and say "ok, I made that".
This is where I was last weekend. I had an idea for a silly little app that was an experiment with what was possible for the new iOS 14 widget system. Could I create a widget-only interface for an app? Something that provided the user with a blank slate, where tapping on it launched a single-purpose app view, and where completing their task closed the app and put them right back where they were? Sure. I had it whipped up in a night or two (and then spent a couple nights banging on a bug/system limitation before coming up with a workaround). I called it Sticky Widgets. As always, the goal's to get it in the store, so I submitted it, got rejected for limited functionality (which I knew was a very likely outcome), added a bit more, and was approved.
Great. Mission accomplished. I'd tweet about it and turn my attention back to my substantial post-iOS 14 launch Pennant to-do list, so I did. But then something happened. People... liked it? It was more than a novelty and it was useful? Of course the goal is to always make a useful app and I did see the potential in it, but the primary goal was playing with the new widget technology and doing something with the single-serve interface I hadn't really seen done before. But the retweets and likes and replies kept coming and before I knew it, I had a substantial userbase, essentially from one Twitter thread. It was covered in articles from places that I love like MacStories, 9to5Mac, and The Loop. It was discussed on Connected (which is still a little surreal). Rene Ritchie retweeted it.
I was in shock. This wasn't an app launch. I didn't have a website or a dedicated Twitter account or a press kit or an App Store promotion form submission. This was me throwing up my fun experiment to show some friends. But once the train leaves the station, you've just got to hold on.
So that's what I did. In the first version, I didn't have an in-app purchase, planning on adding that eventually. Well, "eventually" was later on Monday. Also, when you have users, you get feedback. So I spent the week adding features, fixing bugs, and improving things. As of tonight, Sunday night, I've shipped seven update builds. My cadence will slow down as I add bigger things, but what was a toy hobby app, has graduated quite rapidly, even surpassing Pennant - my seven year-old "primary" side app.
I'm extremely aware that widgets are hot right now and this is going to be a fad. I'm sure my highest-download day is already behind me, but I'm trying to make this peak as high and as long as I can.
With any normal app launch, I would have written this blog post when I released it. But this week has been anything but normal.


Save this laptop buying guide for future reference!
Buying a laptop is not always as simple as one would hope. With overlapping prices, different processors and operating systems, ports, storage, and a ton of other specs to consider when choosing your next laptop, it’s good to get a good foundation of the basics. Familiarize yourself with some of the terms and get a general idea of what they mean, so you can make an informed decision and not have buyers-remorse.
There are many types of laptop users. You have gamers, streamers, bloggers, the pros, business users, and basic internet users. First think of what you’ll be using the laptop for now and in the future and then the specs will make more sense.
When buying a laptop, if you can physically see the item prior to purchase, always test its durability and body. Open it, and see how the hinges handle, check out the screen, feel the weight; then ask if it works for you. You’re the one who will be using the laptop, so remember to keep that in mind.
All laptops have an operating system. The operating system is the “heart” of the laptop. It manages software and hardware alike, including connected devices, memory, and files. It allows you to actually interact with your programs and laptop visually. Without this, you would be writing code to get stuff done.
Designed around a touch screen interface, while still able to be used with a keyboard and mouse, Windows expands navigation options. The Windows “Hello” feature, allows a quick login with a touch or look instead of the traditional password. This operating system maintains enterprise-grade security offering you peace of mind. Windows boasts streamlined management of files, a suite of apps built-in, and an updated task manager.
This operating system is exclusive to Mac computers. The OS X offers an easy-to-use and elegant interface, which complements the Macs’ well-known sleek look and long battery life. Mac is known to have less issues with malware and viruses, too. On the down side, these laptops start at a much higher price point than most non-Mac laptops and, if you love a touchscreen, you won’t find one on a MacBook…yet.
Not surprising considering its name, but Chrome OS — you guessed it — is featured exclusively in the line of Chromebook mobile computers. The OS runs cloud-based programs and custom apps rather than traditional software most laptops use. It’s great for web-surfing, social networking, and sharing pics. This isn’t made for data-intensive tasks, photo/video editing, extreme gaming, or anything that would take too much “power” to do. This is for more basic use.
The battery life claims from manufacturers range from a few house to 12 hours or more. Enhancements for laptops like — higher and larger resolution screens, the addition of an optical drive, increased processing power – will quickly drain your battery. Keep that in mind.
RAM or “Random-Access Memory” is important. It helps your processor tackle multiple tasks simultaneously. 2GB is the minimum required for the most basic computing, however, 8GB and up is recommended if you’re into editing, graphics, gaming, or anything of the like. Most laptops are equipped with 4GB-8GB, while some have 64GB. If you want to start smaller, be sure to check that the laptop allows for the expansion of RAM.
It’s important to know what kinds of screen features are available on the market. This is especially important if you’ll be doing a lot with graphics, designing, editing, and gaming! There are a few aspects to look at when looking at screen specs.
Different brightness and color levels are yielded by different display technologies. With many laptops having LED backlighting, this allows displays to have bright and crisp colors without draining the battery. For wider viewing angles, choose a display with an IPS panel. If you plan on watching movies with a friend, the wider viewing angles will be best for that.
Matte displays minimize glare, and glossy displays usually deliver deeper and more rich colors with darker blacks. Some laptop models feature a fine bezel – the border around your display – this allows more of the display space to fit within the laptop’s screen.
You can typically find laptops ranging in screen sizes of about 11 to 20 inches, however, the 20-inch is more of a niche product. 17 inches is more of the standard for max screen size of a laptop. The larger screen sizes are ideal for gamers, movie-watchers, video and picture editing, as well as side by side document viewing. With a larger screen, comes a larger laptop. With that in mind, the overall weight, size, and power consumption are greater than that of a smaller laptop.
A touch screen Laptop makes navigating your computer much more intuitive. With this feature, you’re able to select by tapping, hold to drag items, the usual- swipe to scroll, and pinch in either direction to zoom, the same way you would on a phone or tablet. Touch screens are available on a lot of Windows laptops and some Chromebooks—this feature is not available on Macs.
If you want better picture quality, you want higher resolution. There’s a range of resolutions that laptop screens can have.
4K Ultra HD:
Four times the pixels of Full HD, 3840 x 2560 and 3840 x 2160 resolutions create rich colors as well as images perfect for editing and viewing extremely lifelike graphics and images.
QHD and QHD+ (Quad HD):
The incredibly high pixel density boasted by the 2560 x 1440 and 3200 x 1800 resolutions, create sharp text and very crisp detail. This resolution is ideal for pro graphics, photography, as well as HD games and movies.
The 2304 x 1440, 2560 x 1600 and 2800 x 1800 resolutions can be found in Apple laptops, typically, the 12 through 15.6-inch laptop displays.
With the 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution lets you play video games and watch Blu-rays without losing any detail.
If you’re looking to watch DVDs and do some light gaming the 1600 x 900 resolution is a great choice.
HD is the standard resolution on most mainstream laptops at 1366 x 768. If you’re looking to use the laptop lightly and not for anything too techy or advanced, this option is awesome for surfing the web, using social media, and all other basic computer tasks.
So, remember the operating system acting as the “heart” of the laptop? The processor is like the laptop’s “brain”. It works in tandem with system memory, the processor’s power determines how many programs and how fast the programs will run at the same time, and the level of complexity of the software you’re able to run. Many laptops boast an Intel or AMD processor.
Within processor classes, variances exist. Laptops that are designed with maximum batter efficiency typically utilize a very low voltage version of the listed processor. This sacrifices processing speed.
For serious gaming and heavy graphics work, you’ll want to select a laptop with dedicated video memory and graphics cards. Having the separate resources for the two affords smoother, and faster processing while you game, watch movies, and anything else.
At the heart of every modern Apple laptop and most Windows laptops is an Intel processor. The Intel Core series of multicore processors are the most prevalent.
For the ultimate experience in virtual reality and gaming. This series offers nearly 36 threads and 18 cores to power through the editing, production, and creation of 4K or 360 ° videos, high quality audio, and high-res photos.
For power-users like the graphic designers, hardcore gamers, videographers, and photographers. It truly excels at intense multitasking and multimedia creation for high def or 3D projects.
This is more middle-of-the-road. The processor is strong enough for most tasks and multitasking. You can watch a movie while looking up actors or sending some work emails.
This is an entry-level processor. It is more than capable of web browsing, everyday email, listening to music, and any other more basic task.
For virtually every task, AMD provide a range of advanced processors.
AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics:
From personal use to work, these processors deliver stunning visuals, multitasking performance, and a long battery life, all while maintaining a sleek form factor. Options of these processors include:
For running demanding apps, editing videos, and playing games with seamless frame rates, this is the option for you.
Great for streaming 4K, light video editing, and other somewhat intricate tasks.
This is perfect for providing efficiency and responsiveness you maximize your batter life while working on work or school projects as well as light entertainment.
AMD FX and A Series:
This series of processors is designed to enhance productivity, boost multimedia, and increase energy efficiency.
Typically, laptops offer quite a few options for staying connected to the internet and other devices. Most laptops provide the latest wireless networking standards (802.11) as well as Bluetooth capabilities, for more convenience with syncing your speakers, portable devices, streaming devices, and smartphones.
Be on the lookout for the below mentioned ports that are all commonly used for connecting to cameras, TVs, and other devices:
This USB connects external drives, smartphones, gaming controllers, and other accessories. USB 3.0 ports transfer data much faster than USB 2.0 solely when used with USB 3.0 devices.
This USB provides lightning speeds and versatile power. They feature connectors with matching ends that plug in right-side up or upside down. Adapters afford video and backward compatibility with type-A ports.
This offers ultra-high bandwidth for very fast data transferring between devices with MiniDisplayPort or a Thunderbolt connection.
You can display HD media on your TV or connect a projector with HDMI.
For simple camera or camcorder photo transfers.
The traditional hard disk drives offer larger storage capacity, but they do add to a laptops weight, thickness, and overall size while generating noise and heat. Also known as flash storage or SSDs, solid drives are much faster, cooler, quieter, and lighter than hard drives. These are pricier per GB, in turn, they do provide less storage space. There are a handful of laptops out there that feature hybrid drives that combine both hard drive and solid drive, providing the user the best of both worlds.
Hard Disk Drives
Traditional hard disk drives are, by far, the most common type of storage. The reasons behind this are their lower price point and higher storage space. As mentioned before this adds significantly to the laptops overall weight and size and they generate sufficient noise and heat. The 2 standard speeds in which these can be found are: 5400 rpm drive, which is great for basic computing, and a 7200 rpm drive that transfers data quicker. If you regularly work with large files, this is definitely worth considering.
Solid State Drives
Also known as SSDs (for Apple, “flash storage”), solid state drives are much faster than hard disk drives but offer less capacity. SSDs make an ideal choice for ultra slim, lightweight laptops that make very little to no noise and produce very little heat. They offer huge advantages in physical size, power efficiency, and weight.
Some, but not all, laptops employ a solid-state drive for all storage. Other laptops dedicate smaller SSDs to house the OS (operating system) and apps (for faster start-up), then they add a traditional hard drive for general data storage.
Now, you have a helpful guide to assist you through the process of choosing the perfect laptop for your needs! You can always come back to this if you get stuck, make sure you bookmark it, so you can get back to it easily. Happy shopping!