![]() ![]() Now, whenever your PC is idle, System Mechanic will automatically find and deactivate any unneeded startup programs and services before they can affect your PC’s performance. Locate the item labeled Automatically optimize startup configuration and ensure its toggle-switch is set to Enabled.It is designed to only start when you aren’t using your computer, and will immediately stop if you start using your system again and it is running. System Mechanic’s patented ActiveCare technology can perform automatic system maintenance while your PC is idle. Automatically maintain a speedy startup by running Startup Optimizer via ActiveCare® Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the process. Locate the Startup Optimizer tool and then click Start.Click Toolbox -> Individual Tools -> Increase Performance.Run Startup Optimizer from System Mechanic System will run faster when the drives are cleaned up and does not. Here are a few quick ways to get started: Clearing this trash bin will improve the performance. To make the fast startup option available in the Control Panel settings, use these steps: Open Start. System Mechanic offers a number of ways to start using the Startup Optimizer tool. How to start working with the Startup Optimizer The Startup Optimizer makes this process quick, easy, safe, and automatic. In iolo Labs’ testing, shedding unneeded startup programs has consistently proven to be the absolute best way to improve PC performance. Without a tool like Startup Optimizer, these services that may be inappropriate altogether for your particular system configuration are repetitively loaded, every time you start your computer, each time representing a greater waiting period between the time you power on and the time you can actually get to work. Unneeded services can leech memory and CPU resources, and in many cases dozens of these programs are turned on as part of the default Windows setup, even though they are never needed by the user. Plain-English descriptions were written about each program, and then they were tested and categorized as either necessary, optional, unnecessary, or even dangerous.Īdditionally, iolo Labs invested time researching Windows services, which are hidden programs that start with Windows and remain silently running in the background. In preparation for the latest version of System Mechanic, iolo Labs researched thousands of new programs that tend to silently lodge themselves within the Windows startup process. ![]() The unique technology depends almost exclusively on iolo’s remarkable Tune-up Definitions from iolo Labs to accurately analyze the array of performance-leeching programs that cause startup delays and safely divine the subset that should be deactivated for maximum performance. System Mechanic’s enhanced Startup Optimizer is one the most potent tools you can use when chasing down ways to reduce the time it takes to start Windows and squeeze increased horsepower from your PC. System Mechanic finds even more system-clogging bloatware and memory-hungry services using iolo Labs’ Tune-up Definitions. ![]() If you find yourself taking a coffee break after you switch your computer on in the morning, only to return and still have to wait, System Mechanic’s Startup Optimizer is the solution to your sluggish PC. When you first buy a PC it seems to come alive in seconds after you turn it on, yet after only a few months of use it can take 3…5…even up to 10 minutes just to load Windows and get started. One of the most common complaints heard from PC users is that it takes forever to start their computers up. In extreme cases, users of heavily clogged PCs report Windows startup times in excess of 10 minutes. ![]()
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So close that it has many of Android 6.0 Marshmallow‘s traits even though the phone currently runs Android Lollipop, the last version. It’s also why there are so many little sensors on the front, letting the Style tell when you’re waving a hand over the screen.Īside from these little extras and a custom camera app, the Moto X Style’s software feels and looks just like that of a Nexus device. It often rules out needing to even get as far as the normal lock screen. ![]() It’s kind of like a custom lock screen, a way to display notifications as they come in. The best Motorola extra, though, is Moto Display. And you can set rules, based on times and your location, that let you fine-tune how the phone rolls in day-to-day use. These include gestures that let you, for example, turn the torch on with a karate chop motion. There’s the Migrate app to help you transfer stuff from your old phone and one bonus Moto app, but for the most part this acts as an extension of the Settings menu, letting you tweak all those extra little bits of functionality Motorola has squeezed into Android. One of the real joys of the Moto X Style is that it doesn’t have any appy bloat on it. I also found that while there are ‘natural’ and ‘vivid’ settings available, switching between them barely seems to make any difference. Bear it in mind if the quality promise of the ultra-high resolution is reeling you in right now. This is fairly common in LCD screens like the Moto X Style’s, and shows up as a brighter area of the display.Īs a result, the Style’s screen comes across as bigger than the Moto X Play‘s display, but not flat-out better in all respects. In our review sample, there was a bit of backlight bleed at the top and bottom of the screen too. Like the Moto X Play it has a nice relaxed colour tone, although I actually prefer the tone of the Play. Those looking for a cheaper media monster than the Note 5 could do a lot worse. I’ve been using the phone to watch some films and TV episodes in the gym, and it’s just perfect for the task. The Moto X Style has a 5.7in 2560 x 1440 pixel display, getting you a massive canvas that can convincingly justify the upgrade from 1080p. The next question: is the screen worth it? On the specs front, absolutely. Mine are, but I did automatically switch over to two-handed typing. More so than the similarly-5.7in Note 5, anyway. It loses just enough width to stop seeming like an almighty stretch like the Nexus, but it is a handful. The Motorola Moto X Style feels quite a lot like a slightly-shrunk Nexus 6, because that’s basically what it is. Other than being mis-sold as a ‘Style’ phone, the only other thing to hold you back on this Moto’s design front is its size. In other words, heavy rain is fine, just don’t drop the Moto X Style down the toilet. That means it’s impervious to dust, and can withstand water sprays but not being submerged. ![]() The body is nano-coated, giving it IP52 protection as well. The metal surround does add a touch of class too, and as with all current Moto phones, the curvy design helps disguise that at its thickest point the Style is a chunky 11.1mm thick. There’s no flexing to this phone and while the back is plastic, it’s nicely soft to the touch. So rather than using under-the-hood slots for the SIM and microSD slots, the cards fit into a tray that pops out from the phone’s top. This is the only one of the 2015 Moto X phones to use a fully enclosed design, meaning the back isn’t just a plastic battery plate you can pull off with a fingernail. It’s a decent-looking phone, and feels pretty good too. Enough of bashing the Moto X Style with Gok Wan’s naughty stick, though. ![]() ![]() As information, if you want to search for games via Google, please prioritize a game that has an ISO extension or format. To play a game on pcsx2 you need an ISO or game file that you want to play in the emulator, you can search or download on google or use a direct DVD (for those who have) if you already have an ISO file you can immediately follow the tutorial below.įirst, open the emulator first, then on the menu bar please select CDVD> Iso Selector> Browser and please select the game file that has been saved on your hard disk or DVD. Isn’t it easy to install a ps2 emulator on a computer? Now you just have to play the game you want, but if you are still a beginner and don’t understand how to enter game files, you can follow the tutorial below. Some boot, sub-monitor and dictionary files are missing but enough in most cases.To display the bios options you can press Refresh List and then select the bios version according to your taste, I myself use the Japan v01 bios exactly, as shown above, then to end the configuration, please click Finish. Optional files per libretro documentation Personal computers Commodore 64 File Type(s) Required for PC Engine CD (TurboGrafx-CD) emulation. NEC PC Engine CD (TurboGrafx-CD) File type(s) MCP-X bootrom included in the package is a bad dump. Required for Atari Jaguar CD emulation (Incomplete). Required for Dreamcast, Naomi and Hikaru emulation in DEmul.Ītari Atari 7800 File type(s)Ītari Jaguar / Jaguar CD File type(s) ![]() Required for Dreamcast emulation in nullDC. Optional for Kega Fusion and other emulators. Genesis / Mega Drive / CD / 32X File type(s) Required for Spine, Obliteration and so on, not required for fpPS4. Required for rendering original system fonts. Required for PlayStation 2 emulation with PCSX2, not required for Play! Required for repackaging ISOs for use with PlayStation Pocket, given that PSXperia is only able to extract wrapper data from two specific releases of the Crash Bandicoot APK. More information and MD5 HashesĬopyright-free HLE BIOS files replacements exist for other emulators. Required for some games and encrypted ROMs. More informationĬan be accessed from the. Required for rendering Mii and improving compatibility. Lacks unbanned account.dat file unique to the console but some custom servers with lax authentication are working in progress. Lacks three more unused fonts, but Cemuhook has their replacements. Required for rendering text properly in some games. Sound drivers for homemade or third-party gamesĪes_keys.txt is full version 1+ 2 Wii U File type(s) Required for fuse-3ds to decrypt encrypted games. Required for some games.( 000400db00010302IsNewversion) Respectively, and place them in the No$GBA main folder. Includes BIOS and firmware for both the DS and DSi, and a NAND dump. Update No$GBA in the package to the latest version is highly recommended. Improves compatibility for Nintendo DSi emulation. Required for GBE+, medusa and other emulators. Optional for DeSmuME, melonDS and No$GBA. Including Card e-Reader (Japan), Card e-Reader+ (Japan) and e-Reader (USA). Required for some games, homebrew, and connectivity with the GameCube. Variant found in very early Japan-sold CGB unitsīigger ROM in Color units providing palettes for monochrome games. Mostly optional in emulators.īoot ROM with a single byte difference so the GB Pocket can be detected. ROM providing some basic setup for the original B&W Game Boy. Variant found in very early Japan-sold DMG units ![]() Required for connecting to Wi-Fi Connection service. Required in Dolphin for connectivity with GBA units.Īn incomplete HLE solution removing this requirement exists. Needed for more accurate low-level emulation (LLE) of DSP audio. Required for 64DD emulation in Project64. ![]() Required for Bandai's Sufami Turbo emulation. Including Japanese original ROM, no-DRM ROM and English-patched ROMs (DRM or no-DRM). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This act is irrevocable so you must do it with caution. Note that the moment you empty the Trash, the app will be permanently removed from your Mac. During the process, you may be prompted to enter an administrator’s password to make the deletion take effect. Or choose right click Trash icon, choose Empty Trash, and Empty Trash again in the pop-up dialog.īesides, you also can trash the app from the Launchpad interface. Step 5: Choose Finder > Empty Trash from the Menu bar.Step 4: If prompted, enter administrator password and hit OK to allow the change.Also, you can right-click/control click SG Project Pro 5.13 icon and then choose Move to Trash option from the sub menu. Step 3: Search for SG Project Pro 5.13 in the /Applications folder, then drag its icon to the Trash icon located at the end of the Dock, and drop it there.Step 2: Launch Finder on your Mac, and click Applications in the Finder sidebar.Step 1: Quit SG Project Pro 5.13 as well as its related process(es) if they are still running.Here’s the regular steps to uninstall SG Project Pro 5.13 on Mac: In most circumstances you can take the drag-and-drop way to delete SG Project Pro 5.13 from your computer. Most Mac apps are self-contained, and the trash-to-delete option works on all versions of Mac OS X and later. Question 1: How can I uninstall SG Project Pro 5.13 from my Mac? So, when you decide to uninstall SG Project Pro 5.13 on Mac, you will need to tackle the following two questions. The trash-to-delete method may leave some junk files behind, resulting in incomplete uninstall. That means, if you simply trash the app and think the removal is done, you’re wrong. Additionally, some apps may create supporting files, caches, login files scattering around the system directory. General knowledge: Once installed, an app is typically stored in the /Applications directory, and the user preferences for how the app is configured are stored in ~/Library/Preferences directory. If you have no clue how to do it right, or have difficulty in getting rid of SG Project Pro 5.13, the removal solutions provided in the post could be helpful. This page is about how to properly and thoroughly uninstall SG Project Pro 5.13 from Mac. Removing applications on Mac is pretty straightforward for experienced users yet may be unfamiliar to newbies. Perfect Solutions to Uninstall SG Project Pro 5.13 for Mac ![]() ![]() ![]() It uses SAS/PROC LOGISTIC to compute the conditional distribution of sufficient statistics which can computationally burdensome. Implements the conditional Firth-corrected logistic regression methods described in Heinze and Puhr (2010). Recently, van Calster, van Smeden, de Cock and Steyerberg (2020) showed that the FLIC method can yield calibration slopes which have mean squared error smaller than competing methods that use cross-validation to tune penalty parameters such as the Lasso or ridge regression. With rare events, Firth correction can lead to inflated average predicted proabilities such that predictions are biased high. Unlike the default Firth correction, with FLIC and FLAC it is guaranteed that the average predicted probability is equal to the observed event rate. These methods are particularly interesting for predicting with penalized logistic regression. This macro implements the FLIC and FLAC methods as described by Puhr, Heinze, Nold, Lusa and Geroldinger (2017). It also computes profile penalized likelihood confidence intervals as described by Heinze and Schemper (2002), Heinze and Ploner (2003), Heinze (2006), and Mansournia, Geroldinger, Greenland and Heinze (2018). Unlike the implementation of Firth's correction in SAS/PROC LOGISTIC, this macro is also able to provide p-values based on penalized likelihood ratio tests for each regression coefficient. ![]() The 'old' SAS macro to fit logistic regression models using SAS/PROC IML code. Special macros are available to implement the FLIC and FLAC methods of Puhr et al (2017) doi:10.1002/sim.7273. Here we provide our SAS-macros to fit Firth-corrected regression models, in particular logistic, conditional logistic and Poisson regression models. In: Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Numerical Taxonomy.SAS-macros for Firth's corrected logistic, conditional logistic and Poisson regression, FLIC and FLAC methods Description Mathematical models for systematic and taxonomy. In: Proceedings of 20th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems. A local learning approach for clustering. In: Procceeding of 2005 IEEE Computer Society Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. A non-local algorithm for image denoising. Fast and robust fuzzy c-means clustering algorithms incorporating local information for image segmentation. In: Proceedings of 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. MR brain image segmentation using an enhanced fuzzy C-means algorithm. Szilágyi L, Benyo Z, Szilágyi S, Adam H S. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 2004, 32(1): 37–50 A novel kernelized fuzzy C-means algorithm with application in medical image segmentation. A modified fuzzy C-means algorithm for bias field estimation and segmentation of MRI data. ![]() New York: Plenum Press, 1981Īhmed MN, Yamany SM, Mohamed N, Farag A A, Moriarty T. Pattern Recognition With Fuzzy Objective Function Algorithms. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003īezdek J C. Geometric Level Set Methods in Imaging, Vision, and Graphics. A non-local fuzzy segmentation method: application to brain MRI. Part B: Cybernetics, 2004, 34(4): 1907–1916Ĭaldairou B, Passat N, Habas P A, Studholme C, Rousseau F. Robust image segmentation using FCM with spatial constraints based on new kernel-induced distance measure. A clustering fuzzy approach for image segmentation. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 1992, 40(4): 901–914Ĭinque L, Foresti G, Lombardi L. An adaptive clustering algorithm for image segmentation. Robust and automated unimodal histogram thresholding and potential applications. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1979, 9(1): 62–66īaradez M O, McGuckin C P, Forraz N, Pettengellc R, Hoppe A. A threshold selection method from gray-level histograms. ![]() ![]() In this case, it’s time to try a forced restart instead. If your iPad screen freezes up, or you find that it’s not responding to taps in the usual way, then you may not be able to perform a soft reset. For security reasons, you can't use Face ID or Touch ID after restarting your iPad until you've unlocked it at least once using your passcode. Step 4: Once the iPad lock screen appears, press the home button (if equipped) or slide up from the bottom of the screen and enter your passcode to unlock it. Step 3: Once the iPad is completely off, wait about 30 seconds and then press and hold the top button again until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. The Pixel Tablet could be the iPad killer I’ve waited years for Your iPhone will soon be able to speak with your voiceįinal Cut Pro is coming to the iPad - but there’s a catch Step 2: Drag the power off slider from left to right to turn your iPad off. If you have an iPad with the Home button, just press and hold the top button until the slider appears. Step 1: If you have an iPad with Face ID or Touch ID integrated in the top button, press and hold the top button with either volume button until the power off slider appears on the screen. You won’t lose any data or settings, and nothing will be deleted from your iPad when you do a soft reset, so it’s the first thing you should try when you have an issue with your Apple tablet. ![]() A soft reset is simply turning your iPad off and on again, and it can fix a multitude of issues. If you find that your iPad is running more slowly than usual - perhaps it’s stuttering or lagging a little, or you’re having trouble loading a specific app or game, but it’s still responsive to your touches - then you should try a soft reset. ![]() Jesse Hollington / Digital Trends How to reset your iPad (soft reset) ![]() If you own an iPhone, you can also check out our guide on how to reset an iPhone. Below, we outline how to reset your Apple iPad - after backing up your personal files with iCloud, of course. Whether you opt for a soft reset, a forced restart, or a factory reset, the procedures are simpler than you may think. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can block the Time & Language settings, stopping you from working around a scheduled block by changing your computer's time. But it goes further than that-there are all kinds of settings that thwart future versions of yourself from working around your current intentions. There's even a mode called Frozen Turkey, which prevents you from accessing your computer entirely: turn on Frozen Turkey, and you won't be able to log in to your computer without it locking again.īecause this is a system-wide tool and not just a browser extension, you can't work around it by changing browsers. Or, if you prefer, you can turn blocking on and off manually. You could also block work apps, like Slack, when the work day ends. You could, for example, block social media and video sites during every work day. Install this site-blocking app, and you can create lists of websites and desktop apps to block, then set a schedule for blocking. With that, here's the focusing software I think works best.Ĭold Turkey Blocker is, in a word, customizable. In addition, because I'm thinking about productivity at work, I only considered apps that work on computers-there are no mobile-only tools here. I think that the best distraction blocking apps should do the following:īlock a list of websites and/or apps (determined by you)Īllow you to set a schedule and/or a timerīe annoying (at the very least) to disable I researched this category extensively and considered dozens of options, then evaluated them against my criteria. No, these tools are for you, and they hopefully help you build better habits. Which is probably why I've tested just about every distraction blocker that's come out in that time, and relied on them to get things done for over a decade.ĭon't confuse website blocker apps with parental control software-that's not what they're for. I've written about productivity, in some form, since 2009, and have been very public about my personal productivity struggles over the years. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog. We're never paid for placement in our articles from any app or for links to any site-we value the trust readers put in us to offer authentic evaluations of the categories and apps we review. We spend dozens of hours researching and testing apps, using each app as it's intended to be used and evaluating it against the criteria we set for the category. PawBlock for distraction blocking with cute animal picturesĪll of our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software. ![]() RescueTime for time tracking with built-in website blockingįorest for motivating you to put your phone downįocus for a combination Pomodoro timer and distraction blocker LeechBlock NG for free browser-based website blocking The 8 best focus appsįreedom for blocking distractions on all your devices at onceĬold Turkey Blocker for scheduled system-wide blocking Instead, you'll see a reminder that you set up software to block apps, and you'll be encouraged to get back to work. Turn these focus apps on, and you can't open anything distracting-it won't work. This is where distraction blocking software shines. Which is why there's no shame in using tools to help you build discipline. The greatest minds of our generation are working around the clock to "increase engagement," which is a tech term that means "getting you to spend every waking moment scrolling and liking things." Trying to fight this with willpower alone is like bringing a water gun to a thermonuclear war. The internet is, at this point, a dopamine slot machine. You could say this is a matter of discipline, and it is, but the odds aren't in your favor. Packed with schedules & timers, password protection, productivity stats, BASH scripting support, and more, help you create your ideal environment with 1-click, so you can get high-quality work done.Īs seen on LifeHacker, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Inc.Yes, the internet is a place where work happens, but distractions are always a click away. It's a Mac app that sits in your menu-bar and helps you block distracting websites, domains, or apps. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to quickly create your ideal work environment on your computer? Well, there is now! Focus is a distraction blocker that helps you improve your productivity. Facebook? Twitter? Reddit? Social media services are great, but getting stuff done can be hard when they're one click away. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() Turbo Boost Switcher is a little application for Mac computers that allows to enable and/or disable the Turbo Boost feature. It installs a precompiled kernel extension (32 or 64 bits depending on your system) that updates the Turbo Boost MSR register, so It will ask for your admin password when using it.Visually know if Turbo Boost is enabled or disabled at any time. ![]()
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