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![]() ![]() Overall, ExpressVPN’s speeds were consistent during each round of testing - even taking into account its somewhat disappointing OpenVPN performance on Windows. But if your privacy is critical or if you need to bypass firewalls and censorship, then OpenVPN is the way to go, because it’s able to reliably get around internet restrictions, and its privacy is rock-solid and has been extensively tested in the wild. Lightway is a relatively new protocol and its efficient codebase allows for fast connection speeds, so if you’re looking to optimize your speeds, we recommend using Lightway. Case in point: We calculated an average speed loss of 38.5% (29% on MacOS and 48% on Windows) through the OpenVPN protocol with ExpressVPN and an average speed loss of just 11% (7% on MacOS and 15% on Windows) through Lightway. While OpenVPN can usually deliver a good balance of privacy and speed, it’s generally not quite as fast as some of the newer lightweight protocols like WireGuard or ExpressVPN’s proprietary Lightway protocol. It is therefore unlikely that ExpressVPN’s OpenVPN speeds will improve much in the future, if at all. ExpressVPN told us that engineers are focusing their resources on Lightway over OpenVPN because 99% of ExpressVPN users use Lightway to connect. That’s considerably better than the 48% speed loss we calculated with ExpressVPN’s Windows app using OpenVPN. Surfshark and NordVPN were able to resolve the issue and improve their Windows OpenVPN speeds and drop the speed loss to 28.5% and 18.5%, respectively. NordVPN representatives told us that the issue stems from a recent Windows 11 update and affects all VPN providers that offer OpenVPN or L2TP protocols. Both NordVPN and Surfshark were cutting our speeds by more than 75% when we connected through OpenVPN on Windows. ![]() Our experience was similar - if not nearly as dramatic - with Surfshark and NordVPN in recent speed tests, both of which also struggled to deliver speedy connections through OpenVPN on Windows. ![]() We lost 48% of our base internet speeds when connecting through the OpenVPN protocol using the ExpressVPN app on Windows 11. ![]() Unusually slow OpenVPN speeds on Windows were primarily to blame for the speed dip with ExpressVPN. While it scored lower on cost and speed (some competitors are cheaper or faster), what we’re left with is a VPN that’s sufficiently fast, easy to use, excellent for streaming, trustworthy and a leader in privacy and security, placing it first on CNET’s list of the best VPNs. Overall, ExpressVPN topped its competitors when evaluated for usability and received strong scores in privacy and transparency. We were happy with how quickly ExpressVPN engineers sprang into action to patch the DNS issue, but we’d like to see the VPN address the streaming and speed issues soon as well. There were a few bumps in the road with speeds and streaming on Apple TV, along with a much higher-stakes issue with DNS leaks in a certain edge case. See here for more detail on how we test and rate VPNs at CNET. We examined ExpressVPN’s privacy policy and looked at the provider’s audit history to assess its transparency efforts, and we tested its streaming capabilities on various platforms, server locations and streaming services. We thoroughly tested ExpressVPN’s features on all platforms and operating systems we had at our disposal. We ran more than 250 individual speed tests on multiple servers through various protocols and operating systems. We ran an extensive battery of tests on ExpressVPN to see how it performs in terms of factors like speeds, privacy, usability, streaming and overall value. But if the steeper price isn’t a deterrent, you’ll experience how ExpressVPN is one of the best and most powerful VPNs on the planet. The catch is that you’ll have to pony up quite a bit more than you would for its more budget-friendly competitors, including Surfshark and PIA. If you’re looking for the best in terms of usability, along with a strong commitment to transparency and privacy - or if you just want to discover a world of streaming content with a VPN that’s a breeze to use across all platforms - then ExpressVPN should be your go-to service, scoring an industry-leading 8.8 in CNET’s evaluation. ![]() ![]() ![]() But there's more you can do in the Colorize filter. The face doesn't look quite right either and there's some blotching on the stonework behind our subject. This gets us 50% of the way there with choosing colors and shades for our scene, but as you can see there are many areas which could be improved upon such as the bottom-right of the jacket which features magentas and yellows. Impressively, this does a fantastic job at coloring in the photograph.Īs you can see in the screenshot above the jacket is mostly colored blue, the skin tone is quite close on the face, and the stone behind is realistically beige as well. At this point Photoshop CC calls in Adobe Sensei to run a scan of your image and process an automatic colorization process on the black and white image. ![]() We'll head to the Colorize tool by clicking on it. If you haven’t used the Colorize Filter before, you will need to download it. I would like to automatically colorize a black and white photo in Photoshop Elements 2019. A new panel opens on the right-hand side of the screen and you’ll see a list of all the Neural Filters available. We want to create a somewhat natural-looking skin colour here, so here I’m using the settings: Red +55, Green 12 and Blue 48, to give an orange hue. Head to Filter>Neural Filters and you'll spot there are six beta tools to choose from. From the main Photoshop menu at the top of the screen, choose Filter > Neural Filters. 01 Load your black and white image and then add a Color Balance adjustment layer. Here’s a simplified explanation of how to use the Camera Raw Filter to correct colorized photos: Create Merged copy of visible layers: To do this click on the top visible layer you in your layers tree and press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E (or Cmd + Option + Shift + E on a Mac) to create a merged copy of all visible layers. The first step we'll take is to use Photoshop CC's newest feature: neural filters. ![]() The Colorize neural filter is in a beta stage at the moment, but does a brilliant job at adding color with no customization required ![]() ![]() ![]() Check it out, you won’t regret it!Īdobe Capture is the app that can help you to create a color palette and even do a little bit more. To sum it up, if you work with color codes and convert it, Color Converter is a good app for that. It needs to be said that the interface of this app is very basic apart from other art apps. Nevertheless, you can always take a screenshot and share it wherever you want. However, if you need to preserve the code or share it in any way, you’ll need an extra app to do that as this one is only able to pick the code or convert it. Needs to be said, most of the other similar apps only support two formats, so this one is unique. That way, you will have the capacity to select the right form for any program. However, even if you’re neither of those, the app is very intuitive and user-friendly.Īlong with that, this app uses four basic code systems that are being used in most of the programs around the world. As you can see, it’s rather a professional app for graphic designers and programmers. For a start, this app’s main purpose is to provide you the shade codes and convert it from one form into another. Let’s start with the pros and cons of this app. The central goal of this app is to tell you the exact code of every shade possible. The next app on the list called Color Converter. Create multiple palettes at once to use them after some time. All the colors you have identified are automatically saved in the app, so you can always have access to them. This app will be most useful for artists and designers, as well as all people working with colors and shades. You will be able to use the resulting data to replicate the picture in a graphic format. This will allow you to create separate palettes for each image on your phone. In addition to identifying a single color, the app gives you the ability to identify the entire palette of colors in the selected image. To do this, you need to take a photo of any object or select a ready-made image from the storage of your device.Īfter that, you just need to move the cursor over the necessary area, and the program will automatically provide you with information about the color that prevails on it. In this app, you will be able to get information about your photos and their color composition. Color Identification by Maciek MaksymowiczĬolor Detector is a modern mobile app designed specifically for recognizing colors and shades from photos. The app also allows you to mix colors to get new unique shades. Here you can name your palettes, add and remove colors, and export them as images or text files. The app will detect and display the color codes for the selected area and allow you to save it to your palette. You can also upload any image from your device’s gallery and select the color you are interested in. This way, you can fill the palette with your own colors to use them later for different purposes. If you want to save that color, you can add it to the palette. To do this, all you need to do is point the camera at the desired object and press a button.Īfter that, the app will detect the codes of the selected color and display them on the screen. With this app, you can easily determine the color of any object by capturing it with your device’s camera or by selecting an image from the gallery. The Color Grab app is a simple and convenient tool designed to help you work with a palette of colors and shades. To sum it up, the ColorSnap Visualizer app is an absolute must-have for every person who wants to upgrade color matching skills. What is more, you can also check out the nearest offline stores that sell this particular color. It needs to be said, if you like the paint tone and need to purchase it, the app has links connected with an official paint store. This tool works with your cam and permits you to try colors in a realistic model. As was mentioned, the app is developed by a paint-selling company so it contains all the colors they have. Another way to use this app is to visualize paint colors on your walls. It needs to be said, the app can also work with pics you upload from your gallery. It can be used to determine colors that will fit in your look or a design project.Īlong with that, if you’re not happy with the colors picked by the app, you can delete a couple of it and the app will mark another one. This instrument works simply – you take a photo and the app marks up to seven colors form it. The app contains various features that can be used for different purposes, but the main feature is the creation of a color palette. To begin with, this app is a useful tool for designers and people who deal with color matching daily. This is a handy app developed with the support of a famous paint company. Let’s start with an app called ColorSnap Visualizer. ![]() ![]() ![]() □ Check out the Heggerty Library, our new comprehensive collection of decodable books featuring a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts designed to improve students` reading skills and fluency. Our new foundational skills curriculum brings together explicit phonics instruction with Heggerty phonemic awareness lessons for a comprehensive approach to early literacy instruction that`s easy to implement (and easy to love!) 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She is driven by her own experience as a classroom teacher who felt ill-prepared to help older students struggling with decoding and fluency and the empowerment of then learning how to help students push past the roadblocks of dyslexia through systematic, explicit instruction that is rooted in science. Lori has worked with students at all levels on the dyslexia spectrum, from early learners to illiterate adults. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. ![]() ✏️ Meet the Author: Lori Jurjovec is an experienced educator and certified Orton Gillingham instructor who has worked as a classroom teacher and a private tutor. + Resources to Support Dyslexic Individuals + Early Signs of Dyslexia: What to Look For □ Explore the full post at /resources, or click the link in our bio for the direct link to Heggerty`s blog. □ Unlocking the power of literacy for all students! Read our blog post on dyslexia, where we share strategies for supporting dyslexic learners in elementary education. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For example, one dead reef shark from Palau may sell for $108 at one time, but it could potentially bring in a total of $2 million to the tourism industry over the course of its life. It is quite fortunate that sharks are valued more alive than dead, which has led to declining industries such as shark finning. Shark ecotourism has gained traction in previous years, generating as much as $314 million in 2013 and projected to double within the next two decades. Sharks also store a lot of carbon in their bodies, so they help directly! This contributes to a healthier carbon cycle since seagrass stores plenty of carbon, which prevents greenhouse gases from warming the atmosphere. One of the things sharks can do is support the growth of healthy seagrass meadows by preventing overgrazing. Since these animals, directly and indirectly, affect all levels of the food web, they play a significant role in maintaining the structure of healthy ocean ecosystems. This is especially important when controlling the population of certain prey, which trickles down the food web. Sharks are apex predators in most marine ecosystems, so they feed on many animals below them in the food web. Sharks provide balance to the ecosystem.Here are just a few reasons why these animals are so crucial to our planet’s health and survival: Sharks are much more important than we realize. Fortunately, more and more people seem to recognize that sharks are simply misunderstood - no thanks to media portrayals such as the ones seen in films like Jaws. Sharks seem familiar to us, but there is still so much we don’t know about them. Many encounters people have with sharks happen when the animal is following bait fishes or seals upon which they prey. If sharks actively hunted people, there would be more incidents of shark bites since humans love to swim in this animal’s natural habitat. They are almost always cases of mistaken identity. The truth is that sharks do not hunt humans. The odds that you’ll die while taking a selfie are also higher! So, don’t take a deadly selfie, but use shark memes! The Truth About Sharks You’re 30 times more likely to get struck by lightning than being eaten by a shark. Sharks elicit so much fear, even though it is nearly statistically impossible that you’ll ever be bitten and killed by one. 121.Our first instinct is to flee when encountering a shark, whether through images, movies, or even real life. You know, just in case your life could use even more Animal Crossing! 1. ![]() So without further ado here’s a whole bunch of Animal Crossing memes you can stick into your bell bag. Everyone who painstakingly spent 300 hours perfecting their homes have probably questioned why they got sucked in that hard to begin with. And one good thing about the Animal Crossing games is that their references stay the same, regardless of whether it’s your first time playing on the Switch, or if you were one of the first brave kids to try it out in 2001.Įveryone who’s played the games know that Tom Nook is scummy. Like, where was our street cred back when the first GameCube title was released? I have a feeling our folksy dog bard sold out, and all we’re left with are memes.īut hey, I’m mature enough to not be a gatekeeper. To be honest, I’m not quite sure whether to be psyched or bummed that everyone knows about Animal Crossing now. ![]() ![]() If you go to Settings and either Phone or FaceTime, you will see an option called Share Name and Photo. In iOS 17.2, you can now share your Contact Poster through Phone and FaceTime. The catch-up arrow was in some early iOS 17 betas, but it has been absent since. The beta brings the catch-up arrow back to Messages, so if you wake from a nap with a lot of messages, you can jump to the beginning of the new messages and follow the drama for context. Catch-up arrow in MessagesĪ new feature in iOS 17.2 can help you understand what's happening in a texting group or if someone sends you a lot of messages. In previous betas, this option was called Coverage. If you tap into this option, you'll see all of your devices that are or aren't covered under AppleCare or a warranty. In iOS 17.2, if you go to Settings > General you'll see a new option called AppleCare and Warranty. Only three options are available in each of these sections at this time, so Memoji isn't a full-on character creator menu as you'd see in a video game. You can adjust your Memoji's waist, bust, shoulders and arms in this menu. In iOS 17.2, there's a new menu in the Memoji editor called Body that lets you edit the appearance of your Memoji's body. If you don't like this, you can turn the setting off by going to Settings > Music and tapping the toggle next to Add Favorite Songs. If you subscribe to Apple Music (which costs $11 a month) iOS 17.2 lets you automatically add songs you've favorited to your library. ![]() To react with a Live Sticker, long-press on a text like you would to add a reaction, then tap Add Sticker in the dropdown menu to pull up your stickers. In iOS 17.2, you can react to texts in Messages with your Live Stickers. The feature lets you create your own stickers from pictures you've taken. Live Stickers is a new feature Apple introduced in iOS 17 at launch. ![]() ![]() Note, however, that this doesn't currently work in Octave. MATLAB's graphical progress bar can be a useful tool for getting a sense of how long operations are taking, particularly ones involving loops. Note that the process of publishing this document can throw off the timing results - try the code out for yourself. ![]() Tom Minka has written some flop counting routines as part of his lightspeed package. MATLAB used to have a flops command, but it was removed. While this is usually very fast, you will sometimes notice that a function is faster to execute the second time round. The first time a function is called, MATLAB generates an optimized p-code file. A more reliable method is the timeit function, which calls tic/toc multiple times and averages. The simplest way to time code is to call tic before your code starts and toc afterwords. The profiler tells you where all the time is being spent, but maybe you just want to know how much time your code is taking. Once profiling is on, execute your code, and then type profile viewer to see the report. ![]() You can turn on profiling with the profile on command and turn it off again with profile off. You can click on a function name to bring up its sourcecode. This is really the statistic you should pay attention to. Self-time, denoted by a dark blue band, is the time spent within a function not including how long was spent in functions called from here. The report shows a breakdown of all the functions called from your function, the number of times they were called, and the total time spent executing them. It automatically generates a web page summarizing the results, which you can click on to 'drill down'. MATLAB has an excellent profiler, which can tell you how much time your code spends in each one of its functions. Also, remember that correctness is more important than speed! The usual pattern is that 80% of the the time is spent in 20% of the code, so you can focus your efforts accordingly. A slightly more complex example of vectorizationīefore spending a lot of time optimizing your code, you should first identify the key bottlenecks using the profiler. ![]() Using built-in functions that are already vectorized. ![]() ![]() ![]() The board, with two lakes in the middle, is also remarkably similar to that in Stratego. The game Jungle also has pieces (but of animals rather than soldiers) with different ranks and pieces with higher rank capture the pieces with lower rank. The origins of Stratego can be traced back to traditional Chinese board game Jungle also known as "Game of the Fighting Animals" (Dou Shou Qi) or "Animal Chess". In 1961 the game was sublicensed to Milton Bradley, which was acquired by Hasbro in 1984, and first published in 1961 in the United States. The first version of Stratego was distributed by Smeets and Schippers in 1946 (United States Court, 2005). In 1958 the license was granted to Hausemann an Hotte. It registered as a trademark in 1942 by the Dutch company Van Perlestein & Roeper Bosch NV. Other highlights of Strategia include the movement of infantry inside tanks and trucks, landing and launching aircraft from an aircraft carrier, surface to air and surface to surface engagements, tank battles, ship movements through the land grid lakes, infantry fighting on the ocean grid islands, submarine battles including the launch of torpedoes and depth charges, and optional rules for shortening the average length of a game from four hours to about three hours.Stratego was created by Mogendorff during World War II. Your ability to place and keep your armor will greatly enhance your forward mobility and safe retreat capabilities. Tanks and artillery are used for blocking and tactical advancement. This balance essentially eliminates the common complaint in Stratego of "useless" or "throw-away" ranks.īecause your Navy is trying to capture strategic ports for infantry mobility while your Air Force is guarding against senior officer advancement, it's common for opposing air and ocean elements to fight each other.Īir-to-air dog fighting and ship-to-ship bombardments are common and become dramatic as various combinations of ships and planes form and break into individual squadrons, battle groups or even a large task force. It also empowers the middle ranks to a much greater level than ever before. The lower ranks including the Scout, the Miner, and the Sergeant can destroy these Air Force units, which creates a new and totally different strategic balance to the game. ![]() This forces these officers into their proper, and realistic, positions in the rear ranks and makes the end game much more exciting. Moving one square in any direction over land or water, an Air Force fighter can capture these executive officers by flying into their square. While the existing ranks of the infantry remain unchanged from the original game - Strategia adds an Air Force, which dramatically limits the common head-on attacking approach of your opponent's Marshal, General and Colonials. Once a port is captured, the infantry can be transferred to a docked ship and then back to the land grid in as little as two moves. This is done by the aggressive capture of various "ports" on the ocean grid. Strategia adds the ability to quickly move the infantry from your rear ranks to the front lines. If we label the normal Stratego board as the "land grid", Strategia has an attaching "ocean grid" which extends the battle to the high seas. The object of the game is the same as Stratego - to capture your opponent's flag! A summary of the strengths of Strategia include the following: Strategia is an extension to the Milton Bradley game Stratego, and while Stratego is a good test of one's ability to move an infantry, Strategia adds a Navy, an Air Force, and heavy armor to complete the modern day triad of waging war. While deception and audacity can help you win a battle, your superior strategy will win the war. Your ability to plan, move, attack, retreat, and defend is essential for success. ![]() Simultaneously planning the many battles involving all of the elements of modern war, you are the supreme commander. Dave O'Brien formally created the game of Strategia in January 1990. Strategia: Greek meaning 'generalship' and derivation of the word 'strategy.' The art of maneuvering military troops and equipment for the purpose of overcoming an opponent in battle. ![]() ![]() ![]() These children often have a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued in their name, and can therefore take the same steps explained above to obtain a copy. The birth of a child to American parents on a military base abroad is typically documented the same way as children born to American parents in a foreign country. Overnight delivery of the copy by including an additional $19.53 with the above documents. Not notarized or do not include a copy of the requester's valid ID will take longer to process. ![]()
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