![]() It’s not quite there in the ANC department, though it’s not too far off. The minimal plastic design is less premium than we’d like, but it does contribute to the headset’s light weight and overall comfort - if Razer is looking to compete with Sony and Bose, it’s basically there in the comfort department. It’s got a lot going for it on the lifestyle side. And that’s kind of the point - Razer calls the Barracuda Pro Wireless a “hybrid gaming & street” headset. But if $60 is still a little too pricey, the Asus TUF Gaming H3 headset is another excellent budget-friendly choice that can usually be found for around $40 or less.įeaturing a (surprisingly) understated all-black design with nary a hint of RGB or external microphone in sight, Razer’s new Barracuda Pro Wireless headset looks more like a pair of lifestyle headphones from Sony or Bose than it does a gaming peripheral. ![]() It comes with both single and dual 3.5mm audio cables, so it can connect to devices with combined and separate headphone/microphone jacks.Īt $60, it’s a steal considering the excellent audio quality and the versatility of the design. It has a bidirectional noise-canceling microphone that fully retracts into the left earcup, so it’s stylish enough to wear away from your PC as a pair of lifestyle headphones. The Arctis Nova 1 is a wired analog headset with a slim, lightweight plastic frame and large, comfortable over-ear earcups. The Arctis Nova 1 sports the same 40mm custom drivers as does its higher-end siblings - the Arctis Nova 3 and 7 - and costs just a fraction of the price. SteelSeries has given its entire headset line an Arctis Nova redesign, including its budget-priced $60 Arctis Nova 1. It’s definitely not for everyone - its open-back design especially means it’s not ideal for anyone who’s gaming around others - but it’s a great pick for audiophiles who also happen to be gamers. It also comes with a heavy-duty, locking travel case, which fits all of its accessories and is perfect for protecting your $899 investment. It comes with both a boom microphone cable and a standard cable, so you can use it as a headset for gaming or as a pair of headphones for listening. THe LCD-GX features large, circular over-ear earcups and a comfortable suspension headband design. It also has one of the best headset mics we’ve tested. It offers an excellent gaming experience, despite lacking the digital processing and effects you might see in other gaming headsets. While the company does recommend that you use it with a good amp/DAC, it does not require an amp/DAC - you shouldn’t have any trouble powering it if you plug it directly into a PC or laptop. The LCD-GX sounds incredible, especially compared to other gaming headsets - it is slightly warm-leaning overall, but it has great dynamics and multi-layered mid-tones that make for a very enjoyable listening experience. But it’s far from cheap - priced at $899, it definitely earns its title of ‘Best Gaming Headset Splurge.’ This over-ear, open-back planar magnetic gaming headset features a lightweight magnesium frame and a design that mirrors the rest of the company’s LCD lineup. If you’re looking for an audiophile experience that will also work as a gaming headset, Audeze’s LCD-GX has you covered. Open-back design means everyone can hear what you’re listening to Read: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review But if these aren’t in your budget, the Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha is a solid sub-$100 pick that boasts excellent audio and a comfortable fit. The Nova Pro Wireless is ambitious, but it delivers - and it’s a much better deal if you consider that this might be the only headset/pair of headphones you ever need to buy. This headset not only does it all, it slips seamlessly between it all - from PC gaming to console gaming to video chatting to audiophile listening. ![]() ![]() Oh, and there’s more: A fully-retractable bidirectional noise-canceling mic, active noise canceling (with an optional transparency mode), and simultaneous 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with audio mixing capabilities. It’s not just game audio that sounds immersive and layered this headset does a great job with all types of audio. The Nova Pro Wireless delivers excellent audio and sports hi-fi-capable, custom-designed 40mm drivers (though you’ll need a wired connection and a DAC to experience the headset’s 10 - 40,000Hz frequency response).
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![]() I feel cheated out of the basic benefits I had in exchange for a load of crap useless features for me. This is a perfect example of a developer being GREEDY beyond the minimum respect for his longtime customers. Now, to push Fantastical 3's subscription plans they stripped Fantastical of basic features such as fullscreen view on iPhone. I loved the app which I used instead of the Apple calendar apps on all my devices. I have been a longtime user of Fantastical, although on and off, I have been using it since their first version. Fantastical has always been pricy, but changing from $50 once to $40 *per year* is ridiculous, and this bad choice is going to hurt the app's market share and discourage new user uptake, which is a shame because Fantastical is fantastic. So, in short, leaps and bounds better than any competitor, but room for improvement, and yes, the new subscription pricing is way too much. Shortcomings: User cannot choose to show empty days in the scrolling view (I want to see my empty days!), all-day events with short names appear side-by-side instead of in a list (which makes events just look like a jumble), I'd prefer timed events to be in a colored bar just like all-day events instead of just having a colored dot (should be an option), and v3 changed the Menu Bar dropdown to be white on top, so the fields for entering new events and searching now blend in with the calendar instead of standing out like they should. The calendar sets are a huge improvement over every other app (with a keystroke, I can quickly switch between work calendars, private calendars, and calendars I share with family), the Menu Bar UI is great, v3 finally makes the full-screen view an actual app that you can reach via CMD+TAB. Having said all that, Fantastical is still the best calendar app for Mac by leaps and bounds, with a much better UI and features nobody else has. Having said that, I don't use most of the premium features anyway (tasks, invites & scheduling, Hangouts/Zoom, templates), so do with that what you will. ![]() I do agree it's *way* overpriced (do the math: after 5 years you'll have paid $200!), but as a purchaser several years ago, the now-paid features I use (like multiple calendar sets and duplicate combining) haven't been taken away. I see a lot of people are upset about the new subscription model. Fixed an issue where weekly recurring events wouldn't appear correctly on personal Microsoft 365 accounts.Fixed an issue where the colored icon in the status bar was not being rendered correctly with an upcoming conference call.Fixed attendee autocomplete not working if you've already specified a calendar with autocomplete.Fixed an issue where scrolling too far in the month view would stop working.Fixed an issue where template tasks wouldn't update the due date correctly.Fixed an issue that was preventing the directions button from showing in widgets for upcoming events.Fixed an issue where the conference call icon displayed in the menubar wasn't dimmed correctly on secondary displays.Fixed an issue that resulted in some servers constantly rejecting changes to a detached event in a series.Fixed an issue where Fantastical would try to sync with deleted Todoist accounts.The Fantastical Openings Availability view now includes hidden items.Improved push notifications for personal Office 365 accounts.Improved support for adding personal Microsoft 365 accounts.Improved performance when searching for invitees on macOS Ventura.Show item titles instead of "1 more item" in widgets.Meetup groups that you manage will now appear correctly.Added an option to choose all instances of a recurring event series even when not editing the first instance of the series. ![]() Once your stops and wait conditions are set, you train should depart on its own. This could be for a set amount of time, or until its cargo wagons are full/empty. Here, you can add stations to the train’s schedule, alongside 'Wait Conditions' that inform the train how long to wait at a station for. To automate a train, click on the locomotive, then select the 'Schedule' tab. But for efficiency’s sake, you want the locomotive to do the driving for you. Trains can be driven manually by sidling up to the locomotive and pressing 'Enter', to jump in the driver’s seat. (Image credit: Wube Software) How to automate your train This can be as simple as inserting coal into the locomotive from a storage box. Depending on what you want to do with the cargo, you should either have storage boxes ready to contain it, or transport belts prepared to convey the cargo for further production.įinally, trains require fuel to run, so it’s worthwhile establishing a method of refuelling them while loading/unloading. Trains carry huge amounts of cargo, so the quicker you fill their wagons, the better. Ideally, use either fast, filter, or stack inserters for loading and unloading. You can align up to twelve inserters with one Cargo Wagon (six per side). Loading and unloading the train is achieved using inserters. Either storage or further transportation for that cargo.For basic functionality, any station should have three things: It’s worth putting your train with Cargo Wagons on the track at this point, so you can gauge how must space you need.Īt this point you should consider constructing your stations. Also, consider the length of your train when placing the stop, as you want to leave space for your Cargo Wagons to be unloaded. The stop must be placed on the right-hand side of the track relative to the direction the locomotive is facing. Once done, place your train stops where you, well. If you opt for the former, you’ll need locomotives at either end of the train so it can navigate both ways. Tracks can be built in a straight line end-to-end, or in a loop. To build a railway in Factorio, first you must lay down your track. (Image credit: Wube Software) How to construct a simple freight railway In standard play, manufacturing Train Stops in Factorio requires:Īn assembly line for train stops is not needed initially, but may become necessary if you significantly expand your rail network. Like locomotives, Cargo Wagons are resource intensive, so you’re best building them manually unless you have plenty of resources to spare. In standard play, manufacturing Cargo Wagons in Factorio requires the following: However, you’ll need a lot of it, so establish an assembly line for it (see image above for a simple example). Rail track is simple to make, especially if you’ve established good production lines for stone mining, smelting iron, and steel plate. In standard play, manufacturing rail track in Factorio requires: (Image credit: Wube Software) How to manufacture rail track In my run, the first is a lot simpler and the second makes much better use of terrain. Of course, this demo also comes with three maps to clear (though accessing them depends on the choices you make in the demo). Packed into this one demo is an assortment of what the main game has to offer-everything of interest in the Nintendo Direct announcement and more has an opportunity to shine here. There’s also a chance to investigate, persuade your allies, and cast your votes in a game-changing decision. Certain locales allow free roaming, and you can even recruit a few new allies. In addition to watching the main story, you can also find side stories to check up on characters outside your faction. I’ll take any opportunity to have such beautiful art appear on-screen. Needless to say, Project Triangle Strategy’s announcement-sans the actual title-landed very well with me, and the demo’s quick availability was another welcome surprise. When filling up my customary “Nintendo Direct Bingo” sheet, a spiritual successor to Tactics Ogre was absolutely not on my mind. Does it deliver the same nostalgic (but modernized) warm fuzzies as Octopath, or is there still some time before Triangle can go head-to-head with its inspirations? Niki Fakhoori With that in mind, here are Niki Fakhoori and Mark Tjan with their impressions of the demo. Of course, several of our staff members immediately downloaded it to see what Square Enix has on offer! Inspired by classic SRPGs like Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics, it was greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm here at RPGFan!Īnd much like “Project” Octopath Traveler before it, Triangle had an immediately available demo available on the Nintendo eShop. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.One of the most unexpected announcements in the February 17th Nintendo Direct was the next in the series of HD-2D games from Square Enix: Project Triangle Strategy for the Nintendo Switch. ![]() Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. If you promise to stop (by clicking the Agree button below), we'll unblock your connection for now, but we will immediately re-block it if we detect additional bad behavior.
![]() You’ve already read about how to organize your files by size. You don’t need to empty the trash can or permanently delete the files like you need to do with other services. One of the great features of Dropbox is when you delete a file, it automatically lowers your storage. While there are some obvious ways to free up space, there are a couple of other tricks you can do to reclaim your storage on Dropbox. You can see those folder sizes by clicking on the ellipses next to the folder and selecting Calculate size. If you don’t see a size column, you can click on the arrow in one of the columns and select Size.Īfter organizing your files by size, you’ll probably notice that the size of your folders aren’t showing up. Then, click on the Size column to organize your files by size.The quickest way to see what using up all of your Dropbox storage is by arranging your files by size when you log into the browser. How to check what’s taking up space in Dropbox The great thing about the graph on this screen is that it will show you a breakdown of how much space is being used by files you created versus ones shared with you. You can still check it using your browser. ![]() Then, click the arrow next to your profile icon.Click on the Dropbox icon in the toolbar.Especially if you already have the Dropbox app installed on your Mac. How much space do I have on Dropbox?Ĭhecking how much storage you have left available on Dropbox is really easy to do. And it’ll offer a few tips for free up space. This article will show you how to check your Dropbox capacity. But like any other storage, your Dropbox account is only useful if you have space to store things. Whether you’re using it to safely back up your files or transfer files to a team member, Dropbox is an easy-to-use cloud-based solution for you. The popular duplicate finder will scan your Mac or a sync cloud folder looking for duplicate files and helping you quickly get rid of them. To help you save money, make sure you download Gemini 2. ![]() An alternator is a device that converts the mechanical energy from your van’s engine into electricity, and uses that electricity to power electronics in your van and charge your starting battery. How To Charge Your Van’s Batteries While DrivingĮvery vehicle has an alternator. Electricity on the Road in Any Conditions!.Installing a DC-DC Charger or Battery Isolator in Your Van.What Size DC-DC Charger or Battery Isolator Do You Need?.How To Charge Your Van's Batteries While Driving.Life on the road means a fair amount of driving, and having the ability to charge your batteries while driving is essential for vanlife. And if you’re on a tight budget, you can even skip the solar and still have basic electricity in your DIY van build. That’s why we highly recommend setting up your campervan electrical system to charge your batteries from your van’s alternator while you’re driving.Ĭharging from your alternator is a great way to supplement your solar panels and make sure your batteries stay topped off no matter the weather. Even with our larger 400W system we’ve run into problems with battery drain after about 4-5 days in poor sunlight conditions. But sometimes solar just isn’t enough – especially if your budget doesn’t allow you to throw down for a huge multi-panel system.Ĭloudy weather, wildfire smoke, and camping in shady forests can limit the amount of sunlight getting to your panels, leaving you scrambling for adequate sun to recharge your depleting batteries. Many vandwellers install solar power in their rigs. ![]() It means you can live completely off the grid with lights, a fridge, phones and computers – all while not worrying about electric bills or power outages. Having electricity in your van is just plain awesome. |