All articles tagged with #installation
A roundup of four affordable Ring-compatible accessories—solar charger, no-drill mount, rain cover, and adjustable angle mount—designed to improve installation, durability, and performance across multiple Ring models, with notes on compatibility and occasional caveats like adhesive wear and Wi‑Fi signal considerations.
Apple releases watchOS 27 Beta 3 with faster Siri and a new Siri app, plus subtle UI tweaks; major features are sparse, some bugs fixed (notably with third‑party heart-rate monitors) and overall stability improved, but installation is a one‑way, ~3.9 GB upgrade with no independent downgrade, so proceed cautiously.
A gastroenterologist answers common bidet questions, explaining that bidets reduce hand microbes versus wiping, prevent splashback with properly aimed nozzles, and are easy to use whether seated or standing. They come in handheld attachments or seat-integrated models, can offer warm water and heated seats, and are typically installed DIY or by a plumber. Beyond comfort, bidets may benefit people with hemorrhoids, IBS, or postpartum recovery, and they’re environmentally friendlier due to reduced toilet paper use.
Bathrooms are embracing smart tech with voice-enabled, touchscreen showers and tubs from brands like Moen, offering features such as custom temperature presets and integrated music; the trend boosts convenience and accessibility but comes with high costs, potentially tricky installation, and uncertain impact on resale value, making it a luxury upgrade rather than a necessity.
Sonos unveils Amp Multi, a wall-friendly eight-channel amplifier meant to be the wired hub of a whole-home system. It has no built-in controls and is controlled entirely through the Sonos app, with setup handled by an installer. The unit supports wired ethernet or Wi‑Fi, Apple AirPlay and other streaming options, and features like ProTune EQ. The major caveat is that its success hinges on a stable app experience, given ongoing prior app issues, and pricing is determined during installation.
Construction workers are installing large concrete letters with a quote from Barack Obama's 2015 'You Are America' speech on the Obama Presidential Center tower in Chicago, which will be visible from inside the building and serve as a symbolic feature of the museum.
Ceal Floyer, a renowned contemporary artist known for her minimalist and humorous works, passed away at 57 due to a brain tumour. Her notable performances and installations, such as 'A Nail Biting Performance' and 'Mousehole,' challenged perceptions and explored everyday phenomena with wit and ingenuity. Floyer's career included exhibitions at major international venues and awards, and she was celebrated for her unique approach to art that combined skepticism, humor, and a keen sense of perspective.
LED bulbs often fail earlier than their rated lifespan due to factors like heat, poor electrical power quality, old sockets, high humidity, incompatible dimmers, and manufacturing quality issues. Proper installation, choosing high-quality bulbs, and managing environmental conditions can help maximize their lifespan.
OpenAI has released a new ChatGPT desktop app for Mac, but it's currently only available to select users with M-series chip Macs. However, users can manually download the app and use a workaround to gain access by quitting the app at a specific point during login. This method has been shared on social media and Reddit, though it may not fully enable all features like voice chat. It's recommended to wait for an official invite for a smoother experience.
Best Buy is offering a limited-time deal where customers can get a free Samsung 65-inch 4K smart TV when they purchase a 2024 Samsung TV, along with free installation for both TVs. My Best Buy Plus and Total members can save an additional $100 on the TVs. The free 65-inch 4K TV included in the deal is Samsung's TU690T Crystal 4K smart TV, and the offer is available for select 2024 Samsung TV models.
It's possible to run large language models (LLMs) like Mistral or Codellama on your PC using tools like Ollama, LM Suite, and Llama.cpp, with support for Nvidia and Apple's M-series GPUs as well as AVX2-compatible CPUs. Ollama can be installed on Windows, Linux, and Mac, and offers various models and quantization options to optimize performance based on system resources. The article provides instructions for installing Ollama, running models, and managing installed models, and suggests exploring other frameworks for running local LLMs if needed.
Monitor arms provide a wide range of adjustments for height, tilt, and swivel, making monitors more comfortable to use and ideal for multi-monitor workstations. They also free up desk space and are worth the investment despite the initial cost and installation hassle, as they offer superior ergonomics and durability compared to traditional stands.
Jesse Darling, a multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin, has been awarded the prestigious Turner Prize, the UK's top art award. Darling's winning exhibition is an installation that creates a chaotic city street environment, challenging societal norms and perceptions of labor, class, Britishness, and power. The Turner Prize, named after JMW Turner, is awarded annually to a UK-based artist based on their exhibited work from the past year. Darling was nominated alongside three other artists, and their work will be on display at the Towner Eastbourne art gallery until April 2024.
The physical edition of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora requires an online connection to install, as confirmed by a Reddit user who received an early copy of the game. Attempts to play the game offline resulted in a logo image and release date display, indicating that the game won't continue until it's been verified online. While this requirement may not affect most players, it raises concerns about long-term preservation and the game's playability when servers are eventually turned off. It remains unclear if subsequent releases will remove this online connection requirement.
Apple removes support for older Mac hardware in new macOS releases, but the Hackintosh community has found a way to run modern versions of macOS on older Macs using OpenCore. OpenCore is a boot loader that modifies the boot blocks on a PC's storage device to allow the startup of multiple operating systems. The OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OLP) from dortania is a recommended tool for installing and running macOS versions back to Big Sur on Intel-based Macs as old as 2008 and later. However, using OpenCore and modified versions of the macOS installer may violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and can be unstable, so caution is advised.