The real-ime strategy and role playing genres of video games rarely mesh well. It’s like oil and water; it’s hard to control hordes of troops while also building a character who happens to be one guy in a wave of A.I. NPC bodies. At PAX East, I managed to find a game that managed to cross the two streams and didn’t seem to fail miserably, called Spellforce 3 . It’s a cross … [Read more...] about 'Spellforce 3' Combines RTS And RPG Genres Without Screwing It Up
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How Google Photos will solve your phone storage issues for free
I’m standing at the top of a mountain. There is snow all around and the sun is just starting to set on the horizon. Everything is still and all of a sudden a stag, with his full set of antlers silhouetted by the setting sun, stumbles onto the scene. I pull out my iPhone, swipe to the left to open up my camera app and snap the magical scene. “Not Enough Storage”. The deer … [Read more...] about How Google Photos will solve your phone storage issues for free
SkyNet will feel right at home on Microsoft’s new Server OS with built-in Hardware Accelerated Deep Learning
Along with the release of the new preview of SQL Server 2017, Microsoft last week released R Server 9.1 with support for pretrained neural network models for sentiment analysis and image featurization, supports SparklyR, SparkETL, and SparkSQL, and GPU for deep neural networks. In this update, they have made MicrosoftML algorithms portable and distributed to run on Linux, … [Read more...] about SkyNet will feel right at home on Microsoft’s new Server OS with built-in Hardware Accelerated Deep Learning
How To Build Your Own Linux NAS With Open Media Vault
There are many reasons why the average Linux user might want to consider having a NAS in their home. With network attached storage, accessing, backing up and sharing data becomes effortless. When it comes to Linux, there are many different types of operating systems to accomplish this task. However, those looking for ease of use need only turn to Open Media Vault: a NAS … [Read more...] about How To Build Your Own Linux NAS With Open Media Vault
How To Get The Apple Watch Classic Buckle Look For Less!
What's the best way to get the Apple Watch Classic Buckle look? While the Apple Watch Classic Buckle band is beautiful to look at and is truly a timeless accessory that matches almost any outfit and occasion, the price can seem a lil' steep for some. Apple has recently changed the buckle on the Classic Buckle strap for the Apple Watch to more of a square design, but if you're … [Read more...] about How To Get The Apple Watch Classic Buckle Look For Less!
Tip: How to start OpenVPN server when systemd based service start to refuse on boot
For some weird reason, I can not get my OpenVPN server to come up at boot time using systemd on an Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS server. I have tried a few settings but failed so far. So I twitted about it: Here is my /lib/systemd/system/openvpn.service file: # cat /lib/systemd/system/openvpn.service # This service is actually a systemd target, # but we are using a service since … [Read more...] about Tip: How to start OpenVPN server when systemd based service start to refuse on boot
12 Steps To Building Your Own Gaming PC
Gaming first went mainstream with the rising popularity of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Then it was the Sega Mega Drive, later PC, PS2, Xbox 360, and back to PC. Circling back to a PC is inevitable because consoles have always had a shelf life. Graphics, however, continue to evolve. PC is the only platform capable of keeping up with that level of evolution. If you are new … [Read more...] about 12 Steps To Building Your Own Gaming PC
Super Bomberman R review
Some comparisons can cut both ways. Super Bomberman R, an unlikely revival for Hudson Soft's classic series as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary, feels like the product of another age. In its power pop colour and with its kernel of proven multiplayer brilliance, it's every inch a forgotten Dreamcast classic that's been freshly unearthed. With its blunt simplicity, though, it … [Read more...] about Super Bomberman R review
How to set up your Nintendo Switch
How do I set up my Nintendo Switch? It's easy and we'll show you how! So you've just bought your Nintendo Switch, and you're eagerly awaiting to rip open the box, plug the system in, and start playing your first game, sounds like a great plan, right? Don't forget, you'll have set up your Nintendo Switch before you can start playing it. Don't worry, it doesn't take too long, … [Read more...] about How to set up your Nintendo Switch
Using Triggered Emails for B2B Ecommerce
Email marketing is a powerful tool, one that many B2B companies do not take advantage of. Triggered emails are a good way to get started. They are event-driven, based on a customer’s behavior, typically. Once they are set up, triggered emails require no additional time or resources. In this post, I’ll address few types of triggered emails that can increase B2B ecommerce … [Read more...] about Using Triggered Emails for B2B Ecommerce