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What is Test Mode in Windows 10? Test Mode is a temporary Windows state which permits the installation of unverified drivers and applications. Users need to manually enter (and exit) test mode. By installing applications still in their development phase in the test mode, developers can gauge real-time/real-world performance and also check how the code holds up in everyday use. A Test Mode watermark at the bottom-right corner of the desktop along with the Windows version and build number indicates that Windows is operating in Test Mode....

Released as an April Fool’s joke by Mojang in 2020, the so-called “20w14infinite” snapshot featured randomized dimensions players could travel to with strange procedural generation unlike much of what Minecraft implemented in traditional gameplay. However, the dimensions were only the tip of the iceberg, as the snapshot also offered many strange changes and implementations for April Fool’s Day. One example was the “Almost There” advancement, which required players to pass through a portal a billion times....

The women’s featherweight champion claimed that ‘Alpha’ has been running from her for quite a while now: Watch the full Cris Cyborg interview below: In a recent Tweet, the American responded to Cyborg’s claims that she was running from a fight. Zingano suggested that it was the Brazilian who was in fact running away to boxing when ‘Alpha’ finally landed a title shot: Earlier this year, in an interview with MMA Junkie, ‘Alpha’ revealed that she was never offered a fight with the champion....

The Definition of ‘Bearing’ The term predates GPS. Mathematicians were calculating bearing by hand for centuries before satellites made navigation as easy as pressing a button. Traditionally, bearing is measured in degrees and calculated clockwise from true north. It’s typically represented as three figures. For example, the bearing for the direction of east is 090°. Bearing is sometimes called “true bearing” because of its relationship to true north. In GPS navigation, bearing is sometimes referred to as the “bearing to next waypoint....

For the most astute photographers and cinematographers among us, precision is the name of the game. All camera lenses will give you some indication of how much light they need in order to shoot legibly; this indication comes in the form of something called an f-stop. But have you ever heard of a t-stop? Let’s go over the differences between each term. What Does F-Stop Mean? Most photographers are familiar with f-stops, also known as f-numbers....

America Versus the Universe The American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), unsurprisingly, caters to an American audience, writing in the English alphabet. It deals with unaccented letters, such as A-Z and a-z, plus a small number of punctuation symbols and control characters. In particular, there is no way of representing loan words adopted from other languages, such as café in ASCII, without anglicizing them by substituting accented characters (e.g., cafe)....

It is also what threatens everything that the Democrats have committed to do after the November elections. Now that the Democrats control the Senate, both sides of the aisle have, once again, become vocal in their support for or opposition to ending the filibuster. The political procedure occurs when a senator speaks on the floor for a prolonged period, without breaks, as a way to delay voting on a proposed bill....

Here’s a quick explainer about an unchecked problem that’s rampant across the video games industry: crunch culture. What Is Crunch Culture? It can be natural to work hard on something you’re passionate about, especially if you’re close to sharing your creation with others. In the final days, weeks, or months, you might feel a last-minute surge of energy and motivation. Crunch culture is different from this. It’s not just working extra hard on something you care about—it’s being directly or indirectly forced to work overtime at a near breaking point when you reached exhaustion many, many days ago....

Whether you’re buying a desktop or a laptop, the primary options are eMMC and SSD. HDDs can also be considered, but due to their incredibly slow speed, they aren’t worth considering unless you want maximum storage space for a minimum price. So, what is eMMC, and is it right for your next computer? Let’s find out. What Is eMMC? eMMC stands for embedded MultiMediaCard. It’s called eMMC because it’s typically soldered onto the device’s motherboard....

With Facebook Neighborhoods, you can engage with locals who share the same interests and hobbies as you. In this article, you’ll find out what the feature is. You’ll also discover who can join, plus how you can use it to find and engage with people that live nearby. What Is Facebook Neighborhoods? Facebook Neighborhoods is an app within the main Facebook app that lets you connect with, message, join groups, ask for recommendations, and even create polls with people in your local area....

What is Facebook Wave Feature? The wave feature on Facebook involves sending a wave emoji to someone in chat. This wave emoji is a simple way of saying hello to your Facebook friend. It is a great feature to start a conversation on the Facebook Messenger app. Earlier there was a poking feature on Facebook which has now been replaced with a wave. The feature can be used on a desktop as well as on a mobile phone....

This question originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Answer by Kevin Tostado, Director of “Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story” Competitive Monopoly is certainly a different beast than the casual games you may have played with your siblings growing up. Once you begin competing at charity tournaments, it only seems natural to then have the desire to become US & World Monopoly Champion....

The new audio features are spatial audio with support for Dolby Atmos, which allows artists to create immersive audio experiences. And lossless audio. But what is lossless audio? According to Apple, lossless audio compression “reduces the original file size of a song while preserving all of the data perfectly,” and plays the song as it was created in the studio. The resolution will be available to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV, but will not be supported by AirPods, as reported by The Verge....

However, with the launch of the iPhone 12, MagSafe technology has found a new home within the Apple ecosystem. While it is still in development, MagSafe technology ushers in a new era of Apple accessories. But before we can dive into what that means, here is what MagSafe does and how MagSafe works. The History of MagSafe In 2006, Apple introduced MagSafe in tandem with the release of the first Intel-based Mac laptop, the MacBook Pro....

At UFC 276 on July 2, Holloway will look to regain the UFC featherweight title when he faces off against Alexander Volkanovki for the third time. Will Volkanovski go 3-0 against Holloway, or will the latter gain a measure of revenge? The Sporting News looks into the career of Holloway and how he became a true force in the combat sports world. MORE: UFC 276 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule & card for Israel Adesanya vs....

What Is A Bitcoin Wallet Address? If you own any amount of Bitcoin, then you’ll have some form of Bitcoin wallet. These can come in a number of forms but fall under two main categories: hot and cold, or soft and hard. Hot wallets exist and store your private keys online, whereas cold wallets store them offline, which is generally much safer. Regardless of the kind of Bitcoin wallet you use, you’ll most definitely have a wallet address....

Natti Natasha will soon appear in a documentary series Everybody Loves Natti. It will take her fans on a journey of every aspect of her life. From her career to her personal life, the reality series will capture every moment. Apparently, Natti Natasha is doing this docu-series so that people get to know the real her. This article will give readers a closer look at her net worth, career, and personal life....

Fortunately, by utilizing a common feature known as private browsing or “incognito mode”, an isolated short-term session can be created inside a browser that does not record any user data or your IP address and clears out cookies once the session is terminated. But what are the real benefits of private browsing? And are there other options besides a browser’s private mode that can help secure our online interactions?...

So, what is regenerative braking, and how does it work? What Is Regenerative Braking? Regenerative braking is designed to save energy created by braking and use it to recharge the vehicle’s batteries. In older cars, this energy was wasted as it turns into heat and dissipates into the environment. Even if they use regenerative braking, electric and hybrid vehicles have a traditional braking system. Part of the braking force is assigned to the conventional brake system, while the rest is allocated to energy regeneration....