Geekbench m1 pro max9/27/2023 ![]() ![]() There’s potential for a console-like experience, but will we actually see that kind of adoption from developers? Apple’s fees might be a bit of a challenge, but aren’t they in line with what MS and Sony charge? The base M1 is a known commodity, and pro and max just expand on that, and memory bandwidth is certainly there. I would expect the Pro and Max to offer some solid performance. There’s definitely some amateur games in there, but also some surprisingly good ones too. It could certainly have more games, but it has slowly improved. An annual subscription to Arcade is pretty cheap, and the whole family shares it and uses it. My kids love playing Frogger, cat quest, and oceanhorn on our old 4K, and if it weren’t for the gaming aspect, we would never use our AppleTV. It reminds me a lot of Nintendo gaming, where graphics are decent, but not realism focused like Sony and MS. That said, gaming on AppleTV really isn’t a bad experience right now. ![]() If they actually dropped a version with pro or Max in it, maybe they’d get more than a passing interest. Posted on Oct 21st 2021, 13:41 Reply #7 Darmok N JaladĪpple TV hardware continues to be a missed opportunity for Apple. TheLostSwedeNext Apple TV, maybe?That's what I'm thinking/hoping. There is really some great potential here. Now you have the ability to write a game for the ipad that will run native on the mac and vice versa, and it's pushing 3080 laptop numbers through the API. Apple TV? Mac Mini?) - and it's now using the same API. It's now trickled through the entire stack - (ipad, iphone, computer etc. At that time the chips in the phones and ipads were just barely starting to get powerful enough. Puny gaming market share compared to their cheaper devices (unless you count candy crush and phone games, which blew up and made tons of money). When they had nvidia they didn't have Metal (no API), when they had AMD, they weren't competitive with Nvidia. ![]() But it was too split up, way too expensive and the market share of apple users with dGPUs was teeny. Jul 3rd 2023 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is Still the Most Popular GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey (40)Īdd your own comment 60 Comments on Apple M1 Max Beats GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU in GFXBench 5.0, but Doesn't Shine in Geekbench 1 to 25 of 59 Go to 2 3 Previous Next #1 btarunrīomby569what stoped them was never lack of a good cpu or gpu, you could have that in a apple.You could have that in SOME apples, depending on the gen.Jul 26th 2023 Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air Unit Sales Reportedly Lower than Expected (20).Jun 11th 2023 Apple Game Porting Toolkit Brings DirectX 12 Titles to macOS (33).Apr 10th 2023 Official NVIDIA RTX 4070 Performance Claims Leak Online (113).May 19th 2023 Alleged Apple Mixed Reality Headset Material Cost Leaks Out (13).Dec 30th 2022 NVIDIA France Accidentally Reveals GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Specs (102).Mar 21st 2023 Apple A17 Bionic SoC Performance Targets Could be Lowered (33).Jun 5th 2023 Apple Announces Apple Vision Pro AR Spatial Computer (73).Aug 1st 2023 AMD Radeon RX 6000/7000 GPUs Reduce Idle Power Consumption by 81% with VRR Enabled (94).Sep 16th 2022 Report: Apple to Move a Part of its Embedded Cores to RISC-V, Stepping Away from Arm ISA (23).But those users should wait until Apple reveals its Mac Pro with Apple silicon to see how the company will address the GPU demands made by professionals in the field. Professionals whose workflows rely heavily on GPU performance will find that the M1 Ultra with either the 48- or 64-core GPU will offer more brute force than the M1 Max. There is one workflow situation where you might be better off not investing anything just yet. If you do need to do heavier photo work, however, the higher RAM limits of the Ultra can come in handy. Again, recognize what your workflow demands, and then pick accordingly. If you’re a photo editor, the almost identical single-core performance of both models will mean you’re better off with the cheaper version in terms of value. If you’re heavy into ProRes and video codecs such as H.265, having double the accelerators found in the Ultra will give you great performance gains. The multi-core gains speak for themselves–the Ultra is the best of the M1 series. The Mac Studio M1 Ultra can sometimes double the performance of the M1 Max version, depending on your use case.
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Gemini men toxic traits9/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Examining the Positive Traits of Gemini Men It’s time to start challenging our preconceived notions about Gemini men and give them a chance to show us who they really are. But is this really fair? Are we judging them too harshly based on hearsay rather than getting to know them as individuals? People assume that Gemini men can’t be trusted because they change their minds frequently or say one thing but do another. The duality of their personality is often seen as a source of instability and unpredictability. While these traits are certainly appealing, they also contribute to the negative stereotypes associated with this sign. Gemini men have a reputation for being charming, witty, and intellectual. Exploring misconceptions can help us challenge preconceived notions about these individuals. Let’s dive into the stereotypes surrounding Gemini men and understand why they’re often viewed as unpredictable and two-faced. Understanding the Stereotypes Associated with Gemini Men Gemini men are adaptable and versatile, making it easy to connect on many different levels.Understanding and embracing diversity is important in forming meaningful relationships, and every person is unique and should not be defined solely by their zodiac sign.Communication is key to building a healthy relationship with a Gemini man, and healthy relationships are built on trust and communication, not manipulation and mind games.Not all stereotypes of Gemini men are true, and recognizing individual differences is crucial in forming meaningful relationships.9.5 Are Gemini men more likely to be emotionally unavailable in relationships?.9.4 How do Gemini men handle conflicts in relationships?.9.3 Can a toxic Gemini man change his behavior in a relationship?.9.2 Are all Gemini men prone to cheating?.9.1 What zodiac sign is most compatible with Gemini men?.8 Addressing Toxic Behavior in Any Relationship.7 The Role of Communication in Relationships with Gemini Men.6 Recognizing the Importance of Individual Differences.4 Exploring the Negative Traits of Gemini Men.3 Examining the Positive Traits of Gemini Men.2 Understanding the Stereotypes Associated with Gemini Men. Google hangouts chat review9/27/2023 ![]() Hangouts was eventually adopted by the G Suite division, but it never really met the needs of businesses, so it was discarded. When Google+ died, Hangouts became an orphan. That's part of why we've had so many messaging apps to begin with. Hangouts was born from the Google+ Project, which was the one time Google worked together as a company ( bribes were needed to make that happen). Hangouts and Google Chat are both Google products, but Google's various divisions don't really work together or coordinate in the end. Technically, Hangouts spent some time as part of the Google Workspace package, too, but I'm filing the eventual death of Hangouts under "not invented here" syndrome. Earning money usually means survival, and Google Chat will be earning money as part of Workspace. Google Chat grew out of the Google Workspace (previously called "G Suite") division as a competitor to Slack. Google charges money for Workspace, and that makes it one of the more stable branches of Google's product line. ![]() The big factor is "money." Despite Google's machine-gun fire of messaging-app releases, until now Google has never released a messaging app with a solid monetization plan. You could fill a graveyard with Google's previous instant-messaging apps, but-and I can't believe I'm going to write this-I genuinely think Google Chat has a better chance at survival than its many ancestors. AdvertisementĮnterprise first: Why Google Chat actually has a chance at survival But when the inevitable Google Hangouts shutdown arrives (date still TBD), our time with Google Chat so far indicates that won't be a huge disaster. Google has presided over some dumpster-fire service transitions recently. It's not as fully featured as more stable chat systems that have been around for years, but if you're looking for the basics across tons of devices, this 1.0 version of Google Chat is truthfully not bad. This app has lots of client support, online accounts instead of the limited phone number system pushed by Google Pay and Google Allo, and a smooth transition process for your existing chats and contacts. But know up front that Google Chat is actually pretty good! Needing to be compatible with Google Hangouts-to date, Google's best-ever messaging app-means it's also a worthy successor to Google Hangouts. ![]() ![]() These days it feels like all I do is spread doom and gloom about Google's latest shutdowns or dead-on-arrival messaging app rollouts. Now, Google Hangouts users will be seamlessly upgraded to Google Chat, resulting in 16 years of turbulent-but-functional Google messaging. In 2013, Google Talk got an in-place upgrade to Google Hangouts, which was (mostly) compatible with Google's OG chat service. Google Talk was Google's inaugural chat application that started in 2005 (it's often unofficially nicknamed "GChat"). Google Chat is the latest in Google's long and prodigious line of (usually) short-lived messaging applications, but this one is a bit more important than most of the others. While the "~2 years and under" club is packed full of losers-like Google Wave (2009-2010), Buzz (2010-2011), Disco (2011-2012), Google+ Messenger (2011-2013), Spaces (2016-2017), Allo (2016-2019), and YouTube Messages (2017-2019)-one continual throughline has been original Google Talk users. Google Chat officially launched for consumers recently, and that means the time has come to dive back into everyone's favorite subject: Google messaging services! Moving and becoming a minimalist9/27/2023 ![]() Take time to remind yourself why you chose minimalism. Even if you don’t, challenging your assumptions will help keep your home and life minimalist in other areas. Try living without a certain item or category of items for a set period, like 30 days. Experiment with time-limited challenges.Įven if you feel good about progress you’ve made, continue to test out living with less experiments in your home. Keeping focused on the good things we already have takes our mind off all the things we don’t have.ħ. Travel, concerts, meals with loved ones-these create memories and joy without cluttering your home.Īppreciate what you already have by jotting down three things you’re grateful for each day or listing them during times of meditation or prayer. Prioritize spending on experiences rather than material goods. ![]() Whenever a space starts to feel full, remove the unnecessary-before it feels normal.īecoming minimalist doesn’t mean you’ll never spend money again. Stay ahead of the clutter and keep your home minimalist by decluttering as you go. To live is to consume and almost certainly things will continue to collect in your home. Also, question every ad you see, identifying the need it’s claiming to fill. Note the item down and revisit after two days. Find ideas to specifically overcome consumerism.įor example, implement a 48-hour rule for non-essential purchases. ![]() Let the empty space serve as a reminder of the calm and peace that minimalism brings.ģ. This can be accomplished numerically (33 articles of clothing, for example), but I’ve found physical boundaries to be the most helpful.ĭon’t feel the need to fill empty spaces in your home. To that end, no matter where you find yourself on the minimalist journey, here are ten practical tips to help keep your life clutter-free and focused on what truly matters:ĭecide which items are necessary for your lifestyle and happiness, and set firm boundaries for what you allow into your space. But it’s still easy to fall back into old habits of mindless consumption if we don’t make conscious efforts to sustain our newfound lifestyle. It requires consistent vigilance and intentionality to maintain simplicity and freedom in the long run. The entire process took us about nine months.īut since then, I’ve learned that the challenge doesn’t end with the last box of donations shuffled out the door. And it’s true, trying to declutter the possessions for a family of four is no easy task. Tempeh sauerbraten recipe9/27/2023 ![]() Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides.In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.1 pound of beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized piecesįollow these simple steps to make this delicious German stew:.To make this German stew, you will need the following ingredients: With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and authentic German stew that will impress your family and friends. This recipe is perfect for those cold winter nights when you want something warm and comforting. It is packed with flavor and will satisfy your hunger in no time. Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that is easy to make? Try this easy one pot German stew recipe. Write hundreds of high quality articles that rank on Google: Click Here To Try AtOnce Free German Stew Recipe My thoughts of you, Githu.Grow your website traffic with AtOnce's Programmatic SEO Writer. My dear, I hope this recipe will inspire you into adding cabbage to your menu. Adults are better able to enjoy the fresh crunch in the cabbage, unlike kids. If you are not serving this stir fry cabbage for kids, then just slightly cook it, leaving the cabbage crunchy. It's an easy dinner that you can fix in less than 20 mins if you shred the cabbage in your food processor. You can easily pack it for lunch as well. Make this super simple delicious fried cabbage with tempeh as part of your meal prep, it will store well in your fridge for up to 4 days. I've got a gluten-free bread recipe that's easy-to-follow, that I think you will really like. Alternatively, serve it with rice, quinoa, or just a loaf of gluten-free bread.You can use chapati aka flatbread to make tacos, quesadilla, with the stir fry rolled into the bread.We mostly served our stir fried shredded cabbage with either chapati, a loaf of bread or a traditional meal.What to Eat your Shredded Cabbage Stir Fry With Turmeric, ginger and garlic make this a powerful anti-inflammatory recipe that can help you reduce your gut inflammation. I combined cabbage with turmeric to enhance the healing properties of this meal. So you have lots of reasons to incorporate it into your meals. Research has shown that cabbage has highly beneficial properties in protecting the body from cardiovascular diseases, hepatic disease and even cancer. ![]() It's been linked to anti-inflammation and cancer-fighting benefits, and even has research to back up many of these claims.Ĭabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable that's great in helping your body fight inflammation and diseases. I chose tempeh as a protein complement, because it's high in protein, I also added firm tofu because my kids don't like tempeh that much.Īs simple and common-place as cabbage is, this is one vegetable whose benefits go really deep. So, in this fried cabbage, I wanted to recreate that recipe but in a vegan version. Sorry, maybe I am drifting too much into nostalgia. ![]() Back home, our cattle were raised on free-range pasture, and hence their meat was delicious and authentic! Today, there's no way to replicate those flavors, even if I was to use beef. The recipe was very simple, no oil or spices, only a little salt was added to it! The veggies came directly from our farm and the cattle fed from wild, free-range pasture, making this dish so yummy and flavorful. My fondest memories of food are mostly simple dishes, made with a few fresh, well-chosen ingredients.īack in those days, that fried cabbage was made with beef, onions, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. When I was a little girl, there was this super simple delicious fried cabbage recipe that I loved. But let's see if this shredded cabbage stir-fry with tempeh & tofu can help you win the dinner wars for veggies! Many mums go through the same struggle with their kids DAILY!. Do you struggle to get your kids to eat their veggies? Do you find that you need to "hide" the veggies to get them to eat at least some? What's the vegetable they struggle with the most? This vegan cabbage recipe makes a delicious, quick and healthy dinner. Want your kids to eat their veggies? Try this shredded cabbage stir-fry, with tempeh and a touch of tofu to help jazz up your meals. Stranger things vr expeinace9/26/2023 ![]() "These fans, a lot of them have done this 8-bit video game art that’s blowing my mind," Matt Duffer added, likely having seen the likes of this.īetween virtual reality, ideas for retro-style games, and possibly even comics, hopefully Netflix will provide fans with more Stranger Things material to fill the void until the show itself returns. Speaking to IGN on the possibility of comics filling the time gap, Ross Duffer said "what I really want is a video game," with brother Matt adding it should be "like an 8-bit" - in keeping with the games consoles that dominated in the show's time period. That's not to say the years between the seasons won't be explored though. Metacritic Game Reviews, Stranger Things VR for PC, Play as Vecna in this new Stranger Things adventure in virtual reality. ![]() ![]() The Duffer Brothers have also said the still-hypothetical season two would be structured as a sequel, rather than a continuation, keeping in line with the '80s movies that play such a huge influence on the show. Players will invade the dreams and memories of fan-favorite characters and harness telekinetic powers to possess minds and battle creatures, as Henry Creel’s transformation into Vecna and his. With half the main cast comprised of child and teen actors, they would need to move forward to account for their growth in the time between production. Experience the world of Stranger Things from the never-before-seen perspective of Vecna as he explores unknown realities, forms the hive mind, and enacts his plan for revenge against Eleven and Hawkins. One of the key changes fans could see is a time skip. How long is Netflix Stranger Things: The VR Experience HowLongToBeat has the answer. There's still no word on when Stranger Things season two will materialise - although series creators The Duffer Brother have plans for where they'd take it should Netflix pick up the show for more. Still probably the largest VR game of them all, as the entire game is playable in VR, Resident Evil 7 will place you in a scenario familiar to horror fans: Youre stuck. 4 pics 1 word daily challenge may 159/26/2023 ![]() Visit Here: 4 Pics 1 Word Answers ALL LEVELS 1 to 6560Īre you searching for more 4 Pics 1 Word Answers? Go Here for more 4 Pics 1 Word Daily Bonus Answers with all Daily Puzzle Answers. ![]() Kindly bookmark our website for daily updates. it’s unique and loaded new puzzles that will keep you engaged for a long time.Ĥ Pics 1 Word Daily Puzzle Answers and Solution for Today’s Sunday MaChallenge has been published with “6 Letters” and it is given down below in an image and text form for free. 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Laugh out loud with a round of Apples to Apples, or connect with your friends and fam on a deeper level with We’re Not Really Strangers. The Game of Life is just like the real thing It’s full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and when you get right down to it, a lot of fun. Articulate Your Life is the exciting, fast paced description game that takes all the fun of the Classic Articulate game and gives it a TWIST -. Celebrate Independence Day with Fourth of July card games, patriotic board games and apps. Luckily, there are tons of fun board game options out there that can suit everyone’s competitive streak. It includes a multiplayer mode where you. ![]() ![]() ![]() (And let’s face it - how many games of Never Have I Ever and Truth or Dare can you play?) While there are all kinds of fun IRL games available, it can be hard to find something everyone will enjoy on game night. 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StarUML Commercial 4.0.1 Category Software Programming Latest Update Rating Report Report a problem Description StarUML is the name of a specialized high-level modeling software for intensive, concise and fast modeling. Download StarUML Commercial 4.0. Build and learn software architecture faster However, a software license must be purchased for those who wish to use the product for commercial or educational purposes. StarUML is open source, meaning that its source code is freely available to inspect and modify. The visual nature of these models makes it much easier to understand than the alternative of having to read and grasp potentially hundreds of thousands of lines of code to understand a new system. StarUML is particularly useful for getting new developers up to speed on projects and for designing new projects from scratch. Prius 12 volt battery9/26/2023 ![]() BTW - The Pep Boys in Pasadena closer to my home wanted $15 + $20 hybrid surcharge. The mechanic told me it was tricky reinstalling the plastic housing, otherwise, very straight forward. The whole installation took them about 15 minutes. The retail on the battery was $163, so out the door after tax and coupon was $145.įinally, as I don't have the right tools (not to mention I'm not the most handy guy in the garage.), I took my new 12V battery to Pep Boys in Burbank, close to my work, and they installed it for $15 (their normal battery install price). I was very lucky and bought a new OEM battery from Toyota Central (downtown LA) and they offered via their website a 20% coupon for parts purchases over $150. toyotapartscheap, no longer ships batteries (something to do with UPS and FEDEX refusing because the parts store doesn't hold a hazmat permit. I shopped around on the net and learned all the wholesale toyota parts site referred to above (and thru google) - i.e. When I got home, I hooked it up to a trickle charger for 48 hours, hoping that the battery would hold the charge. I had to get AAA to give me a jump start. My Prius 05 12V battery started acting up (car door wouldn't open, finally car wouldn't start). ![]() I ended up using a workbench to hold the assembly and then broke the nut free - why does Toyota torque that in so tight?Īnyways, after that, and my wife telling me to hurry up because the kids were driving her crazy, I got it all put back together and its been working fine since. The hardest part was trying to change the positive connector - they recommend you use a vise but I didn't have one so that slowed things down as I tried to see if my neighbors had one (but of course no one was home). The instructions were fairly well written (I also used the instructions as well). It took about 1.5 hours to complete the swap out. It was shipped to my house in about two days (I live on the Central Coast, north of LA).Ī friend at work had a spare 12v battery used in his airplane so I borrowed that and some leads so I wouldn't lose the aforementioned settings. The original battery was still functioning, no problems.įor anyone interested, I decided to go with the Optima D51 battery from the site. I recently replaced it with a similar battery purchased from the local Toyota dealer as a preventive measure, heading into winter. In the case of my 2004, the original equipment battery lasted six years. To the extent that the Optima provides a longer life, that might be due to the owner having learned (at the expense of the original equipment battery) that cabin lighting cannot be left on overnight. However, if you don't mind changing the positive battery terminal connector, then the Optima is a reasonable alternative. Many owners appear to think their Optima is an improvement over the original equipment battery. So if it is inconvenient for you to come up with an auxiliary source of 12V power, don't worry. On the other hand, there's something to be said for allowing all systems to power down during the battery swap. I use a lab power supply set to 13.8V and hooked to the positive jump start terminal and a nut holding the top of the driver's side strut, as a way to maintain 12V power during the changeover. AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |