![]() ![]() 2 This means it sometimes ends up in a situation where the bolt doesn’t fit nicely inside the strike plate (the metal receptacle within the doorframe). The door in which I installed the Bolt doesn’t always close correctly, depending especially on the current temperature. I did run into one significant obstacle, though I’d hasten to say that the fault isn’t really Level’s. It ultimately took me only about half an hour to put in, though I had a couple points where I needed to make slight adjustments. The good news is the Bolt can, in many cases, be installed with tools no more complex than a Phillips-head screwdriver. Having taken apart the deadbolt to re-key it recently, I felt pretty confident in my ability to install the Bolt on my own. The Level Bolt, nestled inside my deadbolt. Off to the hardware store I went, where I picked up a newer version of the deadbolt, the Schlage B60N, which runs about $35 and also happens to be The Wirecutter’s top pick. Unfortunately, once I opened it up, I determined that my lock assembly was actually an older version of the Schlage that wasn’t compatible, due to the way it fit into the opening (there was a piece of metal that hit where the Bolt needed to go). Level says the Bolt works with a wide variety of common deadbolts, including the Schlage model that was already installed in my house. In addition to its invisibility, the other feature that drew me to the Level Bolt was its compatibility with HomeKit-not a given in the smart lock market right now.įor all of that, the Bolt isn’t cheap: it ordinarily retails for $199, though I managed to snag it while on sale from Amazon for around $150. Swapping it out just requires unscrewing the end cap.) Another plus: the existing key and thumb turn for the deadbolt work exactly as before, and don’t interfere with the smart lock, or vice versa. (In another particularly ingenious piece of engineering, the bolt also contains a replaceable CR2 battery that powers the whole assembly. The only place you can even see the device is the bolt itself, where Level’s logo is embossed on the end. From the outside, the Bolt is completely invisible. The engineering and design of this device is extremely clever. Inside sits a small motor with a Bluetooth chip, which can turn to shoot the bolt itself. ![]() Instead, it fits inside your door, basically sandwiched in between the exterior keyway and the interior thumb turn. The Bolt is unlike most other smart locks in that it doesn’t replace your existing deadbolt. The Bolt keeps its battery inside the bolt itself, and it’s easily replaceable. Which is how I ended up buying a Level Bolt. Personally, I was interested in something a little more understated. Moreover, I wasn’t sure about the styling of some of the smart locks on the market, many of which stand out like a sore thumb thanks to complex keypads or glowing lights. Nor does it seem likely that your average thief is going to spend time reading up on security exploits for your particular brand of smart lock. It’s not as if picking a lock or smashing a window is particularly difficult. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized those fears are largely unfounded. The idea of being able to gain access to my home via a security vulnerability or hack seemed like a worrying prospect. I’ve always been a little bit skittish at the idea of smart locks. I’ve spent a lot of time with different pieces of smart home tech over the last several years, but having finally made the jump from an apartment to a house that I actually own has opened up possibilities that weren’t available to me before. Review: Level Bolt is a stealthy smart lock contending with an imperfect world ![]()
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![]() ![]() As an analysis of how disparate people might work together in extraordinary circumstances – in this case they don’t really – it’s a strong window on the human mind. It’s fast paced and exciting even if the ending is a little disappointing. Cube – 1997Ĭube is a psycho-thriller with an excellent premise. There are two more examples in this list. The concept of what might happen if you stray off the beaten track in deepest darkest America has been explored often. Not to be confused with the remake of 2003, this is ostensibly one of the several extensions of the story. The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre of 1974 was a cult classic. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning – 2006 There are elements of real life stories in here. The suspense is well handled but the story eventually becomes a little unbelievable. Set in Australia which is famous for it’s man eating crocodiles, Rogue is the story of tourists (including the mandatory cynical American journalist) who become dinner – starter, main and sweet – for a giant crocodile. ![]() The opening sequences are what make the movie and we’re not entirely ashamed to include it in our list. The special effects are OK and the acting, under the circumstances, is also OK. ![]() To be fair, Zombeavers has sufficient comedy to make it worth a watch. When is a beaver not a beaver? When it’s a turkey. Our suggestions this year include a wide range including some comedy, some suspense, some exceptionally good movies and a couple of turkeys (turkey movies not the Thanksgiving bird). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Proper use of this technique will give you extra excitement. For example, if you want massive vocal parts on the choruses, the doubler will make them so. The main task of the doubler in mixing is to provide a wide stereo picture. And we will talk about them in this post. Instead, you can achieve great results with plugins right in your DAW. As a result, engineers got almost the same effect as with manual doubling.įortunately, we live in an age when we no longer need tape machines for doubling. As for automatic doubling, in analog times, engineers did it with the help of additional tape machines that added identical audio signals with a slight delay or pitch change. If we are talking about a manual, it involves recording the same tracks and then panning them to the left and right channels. It is worth noting that doubling can be automatic or manual. These are just a few examples of the many popular songs that have used octave pedals to create unique and memorable sounds.6 Conclusion What Is Double Tracking in Audio? “Hysteria” by Muse – The bassline in this alternative rock hit is played using an octave pedal, creating a thick and powerful sound that drives the song. “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits – The guitar solo in this classic rock hit uses an octave pedal to create a soaring, harmonized sound. “Come As You Are” by Nirvana – The guitar riff in this grunge classic is played using an octave pedal, giving the song a haunting and melodic quality. ![]() “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division – The bassline in this post-punk classic is played using an octave pedal, creating a distinctive sound that sets the mood for the song. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet – The intro riff of this rock hit uses an octave pedal to create a fuller sound. “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes – This song features a simple yet instantly recognizable riff that is played using an octave pedal. Octave pedals have been used in many popular songs across different genres. Ultimately, the best way to choose an octave pedal is to listen to the demo videos we have for the various models we carry and see which one sounds and feels best for your playing style. Consider your budget and choose a pedal that offers the features and sound quality you need at a price point that works for you. Price: Octave pedals are available at a range of prices, from budget options to high-end models. Consider whether these features are important to you and whether they will add value to your playing. Look for a pedal with intuitive and responsive controls that allow you to fine-tune the effect to your liking.Īdditional features: Some octave pedals have additional features, such as the ability to add distortion or other effects to the generated octave. Look for a pedal with fast and accurate tracking, as this will help you create smoother and more natural-sounding octave effects.Ĭontrols: Octave pedals typically have controls for adjusting the amount of octave effect and the mix of the original and generated signals. Tracking: The tracking refers to how well the pedal detects the pitch of the note being played and generates the corresponding octave. ![]() You want to choose a pedal that produces a high-quality octave sound that fits well with your playing style. Sound quality: This is the most important factor to consider when choosing an octave pedal. When choosing an octave pedal, there are several factors to consider: ![]() ![]() Office 2010 folder (yours may be slightly different,Į.g., Office 2010 Professional Plus - 32bit). Open the IUware Online folder, and then delete the.From the Start menu, click My Computer or.Scroll down until you see theīutton labeled "Uninstall the Microsoft Office suite by using anĪlternative method", and follow the directions indicated. Although it appears to have been removed from the Control Panel,.Still are getting prompted to enter a product key: Step 1: Download Microsoft Office 2016 and then run the setup to install the program on your computer like we outlined in the previous section. Note: In some cases, you'll need to use the OfficeĬlean utility to fully remove a version of Office see Uninstall Microsoft Office in Windowsįor Office 2010, if you have uninstalled all of the above programs and ![]() You might alsoįor your IU version of Office to run without a product key, uninstallĪll versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, and MicrosoftĮncarta 2004 see ARCHIVED: In Windows, how do I uninstall programs? Then, reinstall the IU version of Version of Office already installed on your computer. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, or Outlook), or a trial You probably have a version of Office, an Office application (e.g., None is printed on the material accompanying the CD/DVD you purchased, If you install from CD/DVD and are prompted for a key or an ID, but After setup completes, continue by following the default installation instructions, by entering the product key (step 2). Open the 圆4 folder in the installation root, and then double-click setup.exe. ![]() University that should prompt you for a product ID or CD/DVD key are Click Start, > Computer, and right-click in the disc drive where the Office 2010 installation disc was inserted, and select Open. Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder: Example of a recovered Office key. In the right-hand pane, the Keyfinder will then show the product ID and the CD key that you need to reinstall Office. The only Office CDs or DVDs distributed by Indiana After launching the software, go to the left column and select the Office application for which you want to find the key. Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable.Īvailable from IUware do not require a product key. This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University. ![]() ![]() Use EaseUS RecExperts to Record Computer Sound on Windows 10 The following helps you discover those available programs and shows how you can use them to make system sound recordings on your PC. There are many other options available some of which are even better than that tool. Record Computer Audio on Windows 10 with Other Audio RecordersĪudacity is not the only program that you can use to record internal audio on a Windows system. Audacity has successfully recorded and saved your internal sound recording on your Windows 10 system. Then, choose a folder to save your file and the tool will save it for you. You are free to choose any other audio format if you would like. To do this, click the "File" menu at the top and select "Export" followed by "Export as MP3". Now that you have finished and stopped your recording, you can save the recorded file in an audio format on your machine. ![]() This will stop your recording but will not save the recorded file, yet. When you are done, you can stop the recording by clicking the stop button in the top menu bar of the tool. You can keep the recording running for as long as you want. You will see the live recording progress on your screen. To do that, click the red recording button and the tool will start recording the audio from your system. Once you have configured the above options, you can begin to record your computer audio. This will be the source of the audio for your recording. Then, click the dropdown menu next to the microphone icon and choose your computer's speakers. Simply click the first dropdown menu and choose "Windows WASAPI" from it. You will find many options on the main interface but you do not need to use them all. Once you have downloaded and installed Audacity, launch the tool on your PC. How to Use Audacity to Record Internal Audio on Windows 10: You do not need to mess around with any complicated menus, as there is an easy to locate option that you can use to get and record sound from your Windows 10 computer. The great thing about using Audacity for this task is that it has an easy to use the option to fetch sound from your system. This tool is loaded with tons of features to help you edit and mix all kinds of sound files on your computer. ![]() Using this tool, not only can you record new audio files but you can edit your existing audio files as well. In case you do not already know, Audacity is a free and open-source recording tool that has been available for many years. You can also download the LAME encoder to save the audio in MP3 format or use FFMPEG to convert the audio manually.How to Record Computer Audio with Audacity on Windows 10 When you are done, stop the recording in Audacity and export the audio as a. If you see a moving waveform, the audio is getting recorded. Now play any media file on your computer, or play music on a streaming site, switch to Audacity and hit the Record button. Open the Audacity program on your computer and under preferences, set the recording input as Built-in Input (it could be listed as Line In or Microsoft Sound Mapper Input as in this screenshot). ![]() PS: If you have a newer Macbook that doesn’t have the audio input port, you can still capture the audio of Mac using Audacity without needing any cables. Finally, plug your microphone jack into the other vacant female port of the splitter ( video demo). ![]() Plug one end of the loopback cable into the jack splitter and the other end into the line-in port on the computer (often colored blue). The male end of the jack splitter goes into the audio output port of the computer (often colored green). This video clip explains how you can connect the cables to the computer for recording system audio. Step 2: Connect the cables to the computer With the splitter, you can connect two headphones to your iPhone or iPod and thus both you and your friend can listen to music at the same time. You’ll need a pair of headphones that you already have, a stereo audio cable (3.5mm male to male) and a jack splitter (3.5mm male to two 3.5mm female splitter). The steps are similar for both Windows and Mac computers. There’s no complex configuration required and all you need is Audacity, a popular audio editing software (freeware) and some common computer cables. Here’s an extremely easy and inexpensive method that will let you record any sound coming from your computer speakers. Would you like to record streaming music from Internet radio stations like Pandora or iTunes? Are you looking for a simple way to save the audio from a live webinar that’s playing on your computer? Or maybe you are trying to capture the background sounds of your favorite video game. This step-by-step guide explains how you can record streaming audio from music stations on the Internet using free software. ![]() ![]() ![]() Pay your premium using your Debit or Credit card.Ĭredit card payments by phone are currently unavailable.Select the policy you want to pay and click on the “Pay Online” option (You will be redirected to a secure page for premium payment).Log into our secure customer portal “myMetLife” using your user ID and password.Once MetLife approves my claim, how soon will I receive my payment? Once we approve your claim, we’ll send your payment via USPS within 5 business days. We don’t require all beneficiaries to make a claim before making payment to each individual. If you’ve missed a payment or are late with a payment, contact your agent or call us at 1-87 for more help.Įach beneficiary needs to submit a claim kit in order to get paid. Payments and Billing Missing or late payments could cause a lapse in coverage, or the cancellation or termination of your policy. After reaching a settlement for a personal injury claim, it can take anywhere from two weeks to six weeks to receive the check. In general, it can take a few months to two years to reach a settlement. Contact your bank or financial institution to verify the amount was deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit account, depending on how you paid. ![]() Keep in mind, it generally takes 24-48 hours for online payments to be reflected on your policy.
![]() See what the madness is all about by learning how to play. Klondike Solitaire, electronically, has been around in force since the early days of the PC. If you can play the first of the three cards, then you can play the second, and then you can place the third. Of the three cards that have been turned, you can only play the first of the three. This is called Turn 3 Klondike Solitaire. The ultimate goal of Klondike Solitaire is to add all the cards into their foundations in the top right based on suit from Ace to King.Įnjoy this age old game all day long with Card Game Solitaire's wonderful rendition of a classic Solitaire card game! Spider Solitaire ups the ante with multiple decks and new rules Play the world's most popular and fun Spider Solitaire card game No download or subscription needed play instantly. Instead of drawing 1 card from the stock pile at a time, you can draw 3 cards at a time. Click through the stock cards to add extra cards to the solitaire game. 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Card Game has tons of free online solitaire card games that are both available for download and playable directly out of your browser. Play Spider Solitaire online, no need to download Spider Solitaire Rules of the Game. ![]() ![]() ![]() So, as you can see, a credit freeze is fairly straightforward and something you can do whenever you want to help protect your credit data from unwanted attention, among other reasons. There's an automated phone system or you can opt to speak to a live agent. You can place a credit freeze with TransUnion online, or over the phone by calling 1-88. To freeze your credit at Experian, you can visit its online Freeze Center or call 1-888-EXPERIAN (1-88). To speak directly with a human, the customer care number is 1-88. The phone number is 1-80 (1-80 for New York residents). Freezing your credit with EquifaxĬredit freezes with Equifax can be done either on its website or through an automated phone line. ![]() You may receive a PIN used to freeze and unfreeze your credit report if needed. The agencies will typically ask you to provide your name, address, birth date and Social Security number, as well as questions to verify your identity. To freeze your credit, cardmembers will typically need to contact each of the three major credit bureaus - Experian™, Equifax ® and TransUnion ® - and request a credit freeze on each report. Enabling or disabling a credit lock can be done through a dedicated smartphone app or secure website. Credit lockĪ credit lock allows you to lock and unlock your credit report. Credit freeze services are mandated by federal law, can be done at no cost and can take up to 24 hours to take effect. Credit freezeĪdding or lifting a credit freeze requires working with a credit agency. credit lock: What's the difference?Ĭredit freezes and credit locks (when available) are two ways to help block unwanted access to your credit reports, but there are differences. In addition, credit monitoring services may still access your reports and may continue to alert you about any changes or suspicious activity. But this block doesn't necessarily apply to current creditors and debt collectors, who may still have access to your data. When you freeze a credit report, your credit information is typically blocked from access by outside parties indefinitely, until the block is removed. What happens when credit reports are frozen? Call TransUnion at 88 or send a written request that includes your name, address and Social Security number to: TransUnion. ![]() You can also remove a freeze by phone or mail. Alternatively, it may be because you've been made aware of a security breach and want to prevent potential identity theft. Visit the TransUnion Service Center to remove or temporarily lift your freeze online. This may be because you want to avoid a hard check on your credit report, or it may be a way to keep you from impulsively applying for another credit card. When you freeze your credit, you're effectively keeping other entities from viewing your credit reports, whether they be lenders, service providers, identity thieves or someone else. Pretty much anyone can initiate a credit freeze, and it's helpful to know how to freeze your credit report in case you ever need to. I'll go ahead and do a temporary lift again, but this time I will be sure to check back a day or two after it's scheduled to expire to make sure the report is really frozen again.A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is something you can do to help prevent unwanted access to your credit reports. If you schedule a new temporary lift, it will replace the temporary lift you have already scheduled." So, I don't think it's just weird wording on the status page - I think the "temporary lift" that was set to expire in November is actually still in place. it's February 2021, so that "temporary freeze" should be well over! When I go through the steps to temporarily unfreeze it now, it says, "You have already scheduled a temporary lift of the security freeze on your Equifax credit report. But on the Equifax site, the current status says, "You have temporarily lifted your Equifax credit report freeze until November 7, 2020". I needed to unfreeze for a few days again now, so I logged back into all three to temporarily lift the freeze again.Įxperian and TransUnion were fine. Just a PSA - I had unfrozen my credit report at all three big bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) for a few days back in November. ![]() ![]() ![]() Just remember to ensure you have a backup solution in place so you don't lose your email data. This can be an important consideration for business purposes, as allowing your email to run through web apps means that although it will be safely backed up, it also means the provider has control over your data. In other words, only you control your emails, and third parties have no access to them unless you purposefully - or accidentally - allow it. While email clients may require a little more work to run, they also allow for more control over user data. This usually means downloading and installing software for an email client to receive your emails and a server on which to store and collect your email from.Ĭloud-based email web apps have become much more popular, especially due to the fact you can seamlessly switch between your desktop and phone to access your emails, making them especially accessible and easy to use.Įmail clients still have their place, however, if they do generally tie you down to one device. The first main way is by using an email client, which will often use POP3, SMTP, or IMAP protocols to collect mail directly from a server to your PC or other computing devices. For some, that means using Outlook with Microsoft Office, but for those using alternative office software there are also alternative email clients.Įmail remains the primary method of communication between businesses, but these days email is no longer just about sending and managing messages and more about integrating additional software and apps.Įven still, there are a number of different ways in which emails can be used and stored. Add to this Gmail's fast and thorough search functionality, and you have a free Web-based client worth checking out.Email is still central to most business applications, regardless of which type of office software suite you use. ![]() And when you set them up, it applies them to the existing archive, which helps ensure e-mail stays organized even years after you received it. Filters can also forward, delete, and archive mail automatically. This means organizational drudgery is down and findability is up. You can also set up any message that contains a particular word (or words) to be automatically labeled in a given way. Instead of having to manually move mail from your partner to a particular folder, you can set Gmail to attach the appropriate label to any message from that person. They can then be retrieved easily via search or labels.Īlso worth mentioning are the filters, which are automated tasks Gmail performs before you even touch your e-mail. You can read and reply if necessary, and after that, it's a simple task to just plop messages into a giant archive with no pesky manual filing. ![]() Thanks to Gmail's handy labeling feature, which is a big reason the service became so popular, most messages you care about can be already organized with labels automatically as they arrive. ![]() In the strictest sense, Gmail brings the paper-pushing productivity style of yesterday into the computer age. That might sound like foolishly overlooking the much larger mainstream market, but it's actually preparing them for the future: given the increasing importance of Internet communications, an ordinary user tomorrow will face the same challenges as a power user today. Google's philosophy with Gmail is to aim for the needs of power users. It was one of the first e-mail services to offer users 1GB of storage space for their e-mails at a time when others were offering just a few megabytes. Gmail is Google's Web-based e-mail service. ![]() ![]() ![]() As a true freshman at Alabama in the 2016 season, Hurts was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for several national awards, showing his remarkable talent early in his career. He led both teams to the College Football Playoff, becoming the first quarterback to do so with two different programs. Hurts played college football for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners. 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Read more Funny Fantasy Football Names for Jalen Hurts Here are some creative and amusing fantasy team names for Jalen Hurts in 2023: Read more Read more The Best Fantasy Football Names for Jalen Hurts He also explains why a great team name may matter and sheds light on the do’s and don’ts to help you name your team heading into the 2023 NFL season. In this article, Veteran Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at some of the best Jalen Hurts fantasy football team names. As his career continues to flourish in the NFL, it’s safe to say that more creative and clever team names will continue to be thought up by devoted fans. His unique playing style and the potential for explosive plays make him an exciting player to have on any fantasy team. No matter which names fantasy team owners choose, it’s clear that Jalen Hurts has made a significant impact on the fantasy football community. As a result, fantasy football enthusiasts have come up with some creative and catchy Jalen Hurts fantasy names. ![]() With his ability to run the ball and make big plays, Hurts presents an exciting opportunity for fantasy team owners. Jalen Hurts, the dynamic quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, has quickly become a fan favorite in the world of fantasy football. Jalen Hurts Fantasy Names: Rush to Use These 50+ Great Ideas Jalen Hurts Fantasy Names: Rush to Use These 50+ Great Ideas ![]() |
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