Since it involves direct video output, we also have dependencies like Xorg. These include popular ones like Kodi (formerly XBMC). Since Asustor integrates a HDMI port in a majority of their models, the Media Player category includes applications that one might use on a PC. For the purpose of this coverage, we mainly look at first-party apps. There are both first-party and third-party apps available under these categories. The apps fall under three categories - Media Player, Media Server, and Multimedia. Instead, they have to be enabled by installing apps from the App Central repository. Readers interested in jumping ahead to a particular vendor can use the list below.Īsustor's ADM OS has plenty of features for multimedia enthusiasts, but, they are not part of the core OS image. Vendors are covered in alphabetical order. The multimedia features of the OS from each vendor is discussed in detail in this section. Those will be covered in a later piece in the section dealing with the mobile apps suite from each vendor. In setting the premise for this section, we must make it clear that the aspects related to the transfer of multimedia content to the NAS (such as automatic backup of photographs taken on a smartphone into a NAS folder) are not addressed. Based on the above discussion, it is clear that management of multimedia content is an area for NAS vendors to stand out of the crowd. This could provide DMRs with ready information for the user during playback. Another example would be the indexing and automatic generation of metadata for, say, a music collection. In this scenario, some sort of intelligence on the DMS side to downscale the video resolution and transcode the content from HEVC to H.264 would be nice to have. The DMR can't play back either 4K content or understand the HEVC codec. For example, consider a scenario with a 4K HEVC video stored in the NAS, and a DMR that can only play back 1080p H.264 content. One approach is to treat the DMS as a dumb file server, and leave all the intelligence to the DMR for playback purposes. These folders can be mapped on a PC or client device and the content can be accessed by various playback programs in the DMR. Throughout this section, we will use DMS and DMR to indicate the two endpoints in this usage scenario.Īny NAS unit can be used to store multimedia content in the appropriate shared folders. The consumer / client device which allows the user to experience the media content is termed as the Digital Media Renderer (DMR). The device on which the multimedia content is stored is termed as the Digital Media Server (DMS). In order to facilitate easier discussion of the latter aspect, it is useful to recognize two widely used terms in this market segment for the server and the client. Consumers using NAS units in a home environment tend to operate them usually as backup destinations and/or multimedia repositories.
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We’ll cover build quality, design, pricing, sleep performance and see if there are any downsides that you should know about. Let’s go over Hypnos’s details and see whether one of the options is a good fit for your specific needs. That’s why we would discuss all models the brand has to offer to suit everyone’s needs and preferences. People have different body types, and they sleep in different positions. Royal Warrants have always been regarded as demonstrating the highest standards in excellence, quality, service, and innovation, hence the higher price tag. ![]() Hypnos is a family-run bed making company, loved around the UK, which has held Royal Warrants since 1929. ![]() Today’s article is about the brand that was able to find the perfect balance between price and quality. The secret behind a great night’s sleep is the right mattress, which is why we are here to help you find the one. Don’t upgrade just for this game, it’s not necessary. I have had the game run just fine on Linux Mint 18.3, which is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Did they just forget, or it’s just fallen out of the radar because of low usage? Oh, and the Ubuntu 17.04 part is not a hard requirement. Note that there are two points of interest in the specs mentioned by Feral: 8GB Nvidia 1070 graphics card, driver 384.90 or later.3rd Generation AMD Graphics Core Next (Volcanic Islands), Mesa drivers 17.2.2 or later.2GB Nvidia 680, driver 384.90 or later.Oh, and Intel is not supported, but that’s hardly a surprise for this game. ![]() See below what was communicated by Feral. On the AMD Front, you have to rely on the Open Source drivers with Mesa, as long as you use the more recent libraries. This may not be a major problem, however, since you would anyway need a relatively powerful GPU for this game to run properly. Let’s start first with the obvious: do you have what it takes to play the game on Linux, hardware and software-wise? You should know that the Linux port only features a Vulkan renderer (no OpenGL this around, this is a first for Feral – and maybe a first for Linux gaming in general), so if you are a nVidia gamer like me, you will need at least GPU series 600 and above, and recent drivers – because nVidia does not provide any Vulkan driver for older GPUs. Let’s hope it will be worth it for them this time – since F1 2017 is a much better game than F1 2015 in the first place. Apparently Feral folks were receptive enough to try again their luck with F1 2017. A bit of background on this port: when Feral announced they would not port F1 2016 to Linux despite them making a Mac port, quite a few folks expressed their disappointment on social networks such as Reddit – Feral’s rationale was that F1 2015’s sales were kind of disappointing, but Linux gamers had a counter argument: it wasn’t a good F1 game to start with, so Feral should not write F1 games off just because of one data point. ![]() After GRID Autosport, F1 2015 (unfortunately an average game) and the recent Dirt Rally ( as reviewed), here is a new Codemasters game landing on Linux (after the Mac/Metal client). Perhaps in the future, the F1 series can borrow an idea from the ultra-successful FIFA football series, where player development training sessions can be simulated to save time, but with a higher risk of reduced progress compared to if you successfully complete the sessions yourself.Feral Interactive has been good to us racing games fans. Introduced as part of the car development feature for 2016, the free practice tasks add another layer of realism, but they can become repetitive and time consuming, which is off-putting for more casual players who might enjoy several other elements of the career mode such as the R&D battle and the new-for-2018 media interviews that allow a player to shape their personality and build a profile for themselves in the paddock. The changes to the career mode - speeding up the car development but also allowing for the field to be reset by rule changes - should nicely cover off the two issues that arose from the last two years, and keep players on their toes.Īnother area that may need to be tackled to keep the career mode engaging for a wider range of players is the free practice programmes on a grand prix weekend. ![]() To prevent that being so easy to repeat, the development 'tree' was introduced for 2017, featuring a lot more depth, and taking a lot more time to conquer.Īrguably, this made car development too slow for a lot of players, and Codemasters recently said it has spent a lot of time looking into where players "drop out" from the game. ![]() Tools like the “Enneagram” can be helpful in getting to the heart of who they are and why they are that way. What you really want to understand is their psychology. But it can’t hurt to go pretty deep into imagining their childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and key relationships and experiences that have shaped them. What makes them unique as individuals? What drives them? What do they need? How are they flawed?Īgain we’re not looking for random details like their favorite color, and you don’t necessarily need to write bios that track every event of their lives. This includes back story but goes deeper into their personalities, wants and feelings. But what you’re telling them (ideally showing, not telling) has to be complete enough that they get it and have an easy time buying in. You as the author probably need to know ten times as much as what you’re telling them, about this and everything else. What happened that caused all of this? That needs to seem clear and believable. This especially matters if you’ve created a world with fantastical or futuristic elements, where the audience needs to get up to speed quickly on how and why this world is the way it is, and how it’s different from our own. You don’t need irrelevant minor details, but you do need to know why the key players are the way they are and what happened that caused the various conflicts and issues you’ll be centering on. My answer is this: those events and dynamics that have shaped the characters and situations into whatever you’re going to be focusing on as central story problem. The question is how much do you need to know. Most writers understand that they need to have some sense of what happened before what’s on the page. So let’s talk about what that should include… They haven’t thought beyond that, because they didn’t realize they needed to.īut here’s the thing: the best scripts ring with authenticity and confidence because the writer knows far more than what’s explicit on the page, and somehow that informs what is on the page. And they’ll answer by referring to a particular scene or moment in the script that addresses that in some way.Īnd I’ll say, “I’m not asking about what’s currently on the page, or what you’d tell the audience, but the deeper reality beyond that.” And often, they won’t have an answer, because the extent of what they know about their story world is basically all in the script. I’ll ask some question about the people and events in their material - the underlying situations and motivations beyond what’s on the page. And it’s something that comes up all the time in the work I do with writers. I think I first got this from Robert McKee in his book Story. What’s in your script should just be the very tip of the iceberg of what you know about your characters and situations. And so the second one, in cooperation with the Canadians, the first one with the Americans, took it down. “Immediately it was determined that that’s a danger to commercial aircraft which also fly at 40,000 feet. “Both of those, one over Canada, one over Alaska, were at 40,000 feet. “They believe they were, yes, but much smaller than the - than the one - the first one,” Schumer said, referring to the Chinese spy balloon brought down by the US over South Carolina’s coast Feb. When asked point-blank by host George Stephanopoulos if the objects shot down on Friday and Saturday were balloons, Schumer acknowledged that’s what he was told. The latest two aerial objects shot down by the US were balloons, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday - as Canada reportedly suspects one of them was a spy orb from China or Russia.ĭuring an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” the New York Democrat said he was briefed on the incidents by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Saturday night. ![]() ‘No apology’ from China over spy balloon: BlinkenĬhinese balloons aren’t America’s only problem with Beijing ![]() Russia likely deploying decoy balloons over Ukraine in new tactic: UK Top Chinese diplomat to visit Russia after meeting with Blinken I didn't get that he was struggling with temptation but just seemed to be naive and headed into "traps". author seemed to write Thomas inconsistently-at least at the beginning. I would have enjoyed at least one more book about the Ollenburger family, to see what happens next with Thomas and the woman he finally chooses marry.Įnded up skimming it after listening to over half. I am disappointed though, that the rest of the books in this series take place in entirely different locations and with all new characters than the first two books. I enjoyed this book also, almost as much! I say "almost" because book 1 was so well done, it would be hard to top it. I liked the twists in this book towards the end, it made for an ending that was not predictable from the start of the book. While this novel works as a stand alone story, I highly recommend reading Waiting for Summer's Return first, it is such a beautiful story, and it also gives the reader a deeper understanding for Thomas's wanting to return to his old life. I chose this book because I loved the first one so much, and I wanted to know what happened in the lives of Peter and Summer I am glad that they were a part of the story all through this book. With everything happening in his life, and feeling torn between Boston and Kansas, Thomas struggles to find where he belongs, and what he should be doing with his life. He has also promised to return to Boston long enough to help his friend Harry get a presidential candidate elected who is running against Theodore Roosevelt, but he learns some things about that candidate that makes him question where his loyalties should lie. He has big dreams, and he is torn between staying in Kansas and starting his own business, which is what Peter hopes he will do, or returning to Boston where there are more job opportunities using his education.Ĭomplicating matters, he also has a girl that he cares about in each location, two girls who are very different from each other in personality and beliefs. He returns for the summer to Kansas, not far from the Mennonite community where he grew up, where his father Peter and his family are now living. Thomas Ollenburger is now 20 years old, and has just graduated from college in Boston, where he has been living with his step grandmother Nadine. This is the 2nd book in the Heart of the Prairie series it picks up 10 years after the first book, Waiting for Summer's Return. Acesta nu este un roman trepidant și captivant, ci este un roman despre aventurile vieții și alegerile unui bărbat care își găsește locul în lume. A fost frumos să le reiau povestea și sa le cunosc familia în creștere.Īutoarea prezinta teme ca adevar, cinste și mântuire. Am ajuns să le iubesc pe ambele fete și sunt incantata de alegerea lui.ĭe asemenea, mi-a plăcut să-i revăd pe Peter și Summer. Trebuie să spun că a făcut o treabă grozavă, iar finalul nu a fost ceea ce credeam că va fi. Deoarece ambele sunt bine conturate, autoarea m-a făcut să ghicesc cu care va ajunge, doar spre final. Intriga a fost și ea interesantă, mai ales cu cele două fete. Credința lui era evidentă în acțiunile sale și a fost grozav să-l vezi făcând alegerile corecte, chiar și atunci când erau dificile. A fost minunat să vezi că, chiar și prin luptele sale interioare, el s-a ținut de ceea ce a învățat când era mic. A fost atât de încântător să-l văd pe Thomas crescut și, cu siguranță, a devenit un om grozav. Acesta a crescut, are 20 ani si tocmai a absolvit facultatea la Boston, unde a locuit cu Nadine, prima soacra a mamei lui vitrege (pe care, de alftel, o considera ca pe o bunica). I would recommend this to all lovers of inspirational romance.Īceasta a doua carte ni-l adduce in prim plan pe fiul lui Peter Ollenburger, Thomas. This isn't a fast-paced, exciting novel, but instead it's a novel on the adventures of life, and the journey of a man finding his place in the world. The themes of truth, honour and redemption were presented beautifully by the author. I also loved seeing Peter and Summer again! I was delighted to catch up with them, and their growing family. I came to love both the girls, and I am super happy with who he ended up with. I have to say, she did a great job, and the ending wasn't what I thought it would be. Since both of their POVs are shown, the author really kept me guessing on which one he'd end up with. ![]() The plot was also interesting, especially with the two girls. ![]() His faith was evident in his actions, and it was great to see him making the right choices, even when they were hard. ![]() It was wonderful to see that even through his struggles, he held onto what he had learned as a small child. It was so lovely to see Thomas all grown up, and he certainly grew into a great man. As much as I loved the first novel, I have to admit that I liked this one better. ![]() The best website hosting pl atform out there and the discounts on their system. 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I am delighted to be working with the below companies and to be able to offer you discounts on the their amazing products. ![]() Make sure the fish is cooked through – it should be flaky with an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit – but don’t overcook it, as this can make the fish rubbery.If you don’t have fine herbs seasoning, you can use Italian seasoning, dried parsley, or other herbs of your choice.Our fish fillets were a little smaller overall, so if you have larger fish fillets with a lot of surface area, you may need a little bit more of the seasoning mixture to cover the fish.If you have longer fish fillets that won’t fit in your air fryer, just cut them in half (we often do this).If they’re thicker, they’ll take a little bit longer and it would be a good a idea to give them a flip in the air fryer. If the fillets are on the thinner end, they will cook faster and you won’t need to flip them. The thickness of the fish fillet will dictate the cooking time and whether or not you flip the fish fillets at the halfway through cooking.We like to use wild pollock, but you can also use frozen cod or tilapia. Any white fish you have/prefer will work for this recipe.To reheat it, put it back in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.Frozen fish fillets cooked in the air fryer are really tasty! Recipe Tips and Substitutionsīefore you set out to make frozen fish fillets in your air fryer, be sure to read through these recipe tips and substitutions so that you know how to make them! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Coleslaw or chickpea salad are make-ahead foods that go great with fish.Īnother great serving option is to make a quick garlic aioli sauce, serve this on tortillas and call it fish tacos or make a taco bowl with rice.Ĭheck out my recipes for spicy tartar sauce or garlic aioli sauce to serve with cod. I love to serve this simple, healthy dinner with easy sides, such as a fruit salad, asparagus, or microwave rice. Serve the cod topped with a lemon slice and sprinkle it with fresh herbs for a classic fish dinner. If not, cook it for another 2-3 minutes and check it again. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 145 degrees F, or just make sure the fish flakes easily with your fork. So check it after cooking for 8 minutes to determine if it is done. Cod, like all fish, doesn’t taste nearly as good if it is overcooked. Set the air fryer at 370 degrees F and cook the cod for 8-10 minutes. Then sprinkle the paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic over the top. ![]() Drizzle the oil and lemon juice on top of the fish. Put the fish in the air fryer with the skin side down. Using it will make your after-dinner cleanup effortless. You can buy parchment paper made to fit in the basket with perforated holes so that the air can still circulate. ![]() In addition, the skin will stick to the bottom, so cleanup is easier with parchment paper. I like to use parchment paper in the air fryer when I make fish because it is delicate. It is easier to season the cod if you put it in the air fryer basket first. Mince the garlic and juice the lemon if you are using fresh lemon juice. If the fish fillet has skin on it, that is fine. Pat the piece of fish dry with a paper towel. PrepĬut the cod fillets into pieces that will fit inside the air fryer. The remaining ingredients are the pantry staples of garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Since I serve this with lemon wedges, I have a lemon on hand anyway, so it is little effort to juice half of it. Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice is always better. If you have frozen fish check out my directions here. You can substitute any white fish for the cod in this recipe, such as haddock, sole, or flounder. I always purchase a cod filet because it is less expensive. These are both cod but cut from different parts of the fish. Key Ingredientsįor exact amounts needed see the recipe card belowĬod – At some grocery stores, you can buy either cod loin or cod filet. Cooking seafood in the air fryer results in a tender, delicate, fresh flavor for a light and delicious fish dinner. Just put the cod fillets in the air fryer basket, sprinkle on some seasoning, and dinner will be ready in no time! This is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner, during Lent, or any time of year.Įven though there is no breading, the cod is still a little bit crispy on the outside with tender, juicy fish inside. This air fryer cod recipe is the answer when you want a simple, no-effort fish dinner! But these recipes do take a little bit of time and work to coat the filets in breadcrumbs. When you need dinner on the table fast, you can have this healthy and tasty fish recipe ready in 15 minutes or less.īreaded and fried air fryer fish is delicious, like in my recipe for air fryer haddock or air fryer catfish. ![]() This flakey and tender air fryer cod recipe is perfect for making cod without breading. That same year, Carolco/Live Home Video released a special Widescreen Director’s Cut of the iconic erotic thriller Basic Instinct.īy Spring 1994, all the home video subsidiaries of the major Hollywood studios put on the “This film has been modified from its original version. 1.33:1 or 4:3) & as a result, many viewers weren’t seeing the full picture & thus the only way viewers could watch films in their original theatrical aspect ratio, just like i said, was on either LaserDisc (which was the Blu-Ray/DVD of the ’80s & ’90s) or on Super VHS (which sadly was not widely available).īy the 1990s, widescreen was slowly but surely making its way onto VHS, as in 1992, the United Kingdom was the first to do widescreen VHS releases on some of their Columbia Tri-Star & Fox tapes such as the first 2 Die Hard films, the Star Wars trilogy, Alien trilogy & Lawrence of Arabia. Most films that were released on VHS & Betamax as well as TV airings of the films have been modified from their original theatrical aspect ratio, by a video process widely known as “pan & scan” (a.k.a. However all the other letterboxed films weren’t so lucky when it came to VHS/Beta releases. Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959) side by side aspect ratio comparisons. Last of the Mohicans (1992) side by side aspect ratio comparisons. That same year, the controversial director Woody Allen released his critically acclaimed film Manhattan, which came out on home video a year later & made VHS history for becoming the first known film ever to be presented in its original aspect ratio (albeit with gray bands rather than the usual black) rather than being cropped down to 4:3 just like all the other letterboxed films had at the time. ![]() That all changed by 1985, as The Criterion Collection was established, which was an independent home video distributor that specialized exclusively on films the way they were meant to be seen, exclusively in letterbox & exclusively on Laserdisc (& later DVD & Blu-Ray). When the Video Home System (VHS), Betamax, CED & Laserdisc formats were only a few years old, those 4 major formats at one point only showed films in the pan and scan 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratio rather than in their original theatrical letterboxed aspect ratios of either 1.85:1, 2.35:1 or 2.40:1. ![]() Here’s how the aspect ratio wars on home video formats began.Īt the beginning of the home video era at the dawn of the 1980s, televisions at the time were only 4:3, as 16:9 wasn’t invented yet. 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