Month: July 2024

c# – Unable to draw proper gradient buttons on Windows Form

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I have the following simple code that should draw a gradient button, added as gradbtn.cs

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Drawing.Drawing2D;

namespace CustomControls.GradientControls
{
    public class Gradbtns : Button
     {
        protected override void OnPaint(PaintEventArgs pevent)
        { 
           
            base.OnPaint(pevent);

            pevent.Graphics.FillRectangle(new LinearGradientBrush(
              new PointF(0, this.Height / 2), new PointF(this.Width, this.Height / 2),
              Color.AliceBlue, Color.BurlyWood), this.ClientRectangle);
        }
    }
}

The problem drawing with the above code is that it does not enable the “Button” click action on the Form rather it appears jus as if its drawn on the form.
But using the “OnPaintBackground” event does enable the button but the Colors aren’t seen, See Below image

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Top 5 Free Forex Bots for Android: Automate Your Trading on the Go

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Close-up of a stock market graph showing fluctuating trends and numbers

Mobile devices have opened up a whole new world of possibilities for forex traders – allowing us to respond to changing markets in real-time no matter where we are. Some clever automated trading bots for Android take advantage of this by enabling traders to easily manage positions and execute tactics from their phones. For those new to algorithmic trading, it may seem scary handing control to a bot, but they can make life a lot simpler! Here’s an introduction to 5 of the top free Android bots and why they’re worth exploring.

Benefits of Forex Trading Bots

While giving up control doesn’t come naturally to us humans, automated solutions offer some cool benefits that many traders are finding worthwhile:

Accessibility

Unlike complex desktop software, these bots deploy straight from user-friendly mobile apps. So trading strategies can be adjusted on-the-fly without being stuck at a PC. The convenience this allows in staying on top of positions is huge.

Reliability

Let’s be honest – emotions like fear and greed often mess with our trading decisions. Robots consistently apply logic and analytics without fatigue, hesitation, or bad judgement calls. Less mistakes usually means better results.

The Top 5 Android Assistants for Forex Trading

In the complex world of currency trading, a little automation can go a long way. Savvy Android users can handpick from various bots, easing the maneuvering of financial markets. Below are 5 of the foremost free forex bots for mobile-centric investors.

1. MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4 enjoys status as the world’s highest-profile retail trading software for good reason. Its mobile app flawlessly mirrors the functionality that’s made the desktop platform famous. This liberates Android-toting traders through continuity, allowing them to activate intricate custom bots or handy presets like the MACD Sample EA on the fly. Streamlined connections with API-linked brokers further oil the wheels.

2. FXCM Trading Station Mobile

FXCM smartly knows less can be more when it comes to mobile. Their slick app distills automation down to essentials like easy-to-use bots built around popular technical indicators. The ability to conveniently adjust currency positions or receivers quick signals via mobile keeps trading accessible for newcomers.

3. AvaTradeGO

AvaTradeGO allows effortlessly launching proprietary bots engineered to track and capitalize on trends in the volatile cryptosphere. With performance Remaining constantly updated against benchmarks, users can monitor results on the move. Integration with AvaTrade’s infrastructure also enables deposits and bot-driven trades to smoothly flow through Android devices.

4. eToro Copytrader

Unlike fully automated solutions, eToro’s Copytrader focuses on mirroring the ongoing decisions of flesh-and-blood traders with outstanding track records. Investors can apply filters to discover and mimic vetted performers in a passive signals approach better suited for mobile engagement.

5. Trade Interceptor

Billed as the Swiss army knife of mobile trading apps, Trade Interceptor brings multi-broker support and a hearty feature set. This includes one-click trading bots granting customization options for individualized automation strategies. Users can apply tweaks to indicators or allow adaptive response to ever-changing market climates.

Key Factors In Selecting Android Trading Bots

While the aforementioned apps deliver simplified automation to Android devices, choosing the optimal solution depends greatly on individual user priorities and level of trading experience. These key considerations help match needs accurately:

Account Security

Applications lacking fallback encryption protocols for login details expose traders to serious fraud risks. Checking encryption standards is mandatory.

Equally crucial is verifying the regulated status of brokers before allowing any app automation access to accounts. Android versatility remains handicapped without proper regulatory oversight.

Complexity Preferences

Seasoned traders adept at installing custom indicators or EAs will find MT4’s open architecture accommodating. Novices may better prefer ready preset bots on apps like AvaTrade.

Those seeking to automate bespoke signaling approaches requiring original code or complex logic should ensure Android compatibility for their craft first.

Functionality

Applications with tighter device integration allow smoother automated interactions while multitasking across Android screens or notifications.

Traders with higher risk appetites might want automation with more aggressive profit targets without restraints. Conservative investors could demand enforced stop-losses or caps on position sizing for all automated trades.

Carefully analyzing areas that align with such specific requirements and priorities reduces guesswork in determining which Android automated solution best matches individual trading styles and constraints most accurately. This takes the frustrations out of mobile trading.

Maximizing Automation Value

To extract the greatest utility from mobile automated solutions, users should:

Learn their Capabilities

Instead of expecting plug-and-play perfection, traders well-versed in their chosen platform’s strengths spur more powerful synergies. Becoming familiar with all available features allows traders to use bots more strategically.

Customize settings

Default options serve the masses, but tailored configurations matching trading style often improves automated profitability. Taking the time to adjust indicators, risk parameters, and automations to align with personal preferences or strategies boosts profit potential enormously.

Monitor performance

While a major benefit lies in setting and forgetting bot trades, periodic monitoring proves important to ensure markets have not overwhelmed automated logic. Traders should check metrics like win percentages, drawdowns, open trades etc. monthly.

Review functionality

As brokers upgrade platforms and bots integrate new features, reviewing functionality updates ensures traders exploit latest advantages. New machine learning modules, updated technical indicators, or better backtesting capability could elevate profitability.

Conclusion

Android mobility has unlocked exciting potential for traders to tap into sophisticated algorithmic systems on the go. As the platforms explored illustrate, advanced automation is no longer confined to desktop terminals alone. From custom MQL expert advisors to preset technical indicator bots, mobile solutions now mirror essential functionalities of prominent established platforms.

Astute traders realistically assessing their priorities first regarding account security, complexity needs, functionality etc stand better positioned to determine optimal solutions matching individual requirements and constraints accurately. While the chosen application provides the algorithmic “brains”, properly maximizing long-term profitability relies entirely on the human element through education, customization, performance monitoring and ongoing reviews to extract full synergies.

Ultimately, seamless user-bot collaboration systems alone can empower traders fully with reliable automation and analysis tethered reliably to their smartphones everywhere.

 

  • Sources:
  • Top 10 Forex Robots | Does Automated Forex Trading Robot Work? | LiteFinance
  • (21) 5 Best Automated Forex Trading Robots For Android | LinkedIn
  • Best Forex Robots (Top EA Trading Options & More) • Benzinga

A Match Made in Heaven: From Hunter Eberhardt and Sarah Titus

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After having been strung along, attacked, and abused by Kyle for 10 years, and then severely hurt by Ryan who promised to save me for 4 years, but never did, I didn’t really expect to find anyone again. I mean, God had said He would bring me someone, a marriage partner, as a gift to me for my suffering for so long while remaining above reproach in this whole Kyle situation, but I have to be honest, there was a part of me that didn’t believe. A part of me that was doubtful. 

After Ryan, God brought Ben, Jake, and Noah and one by one, they all failed to do what they were called to do: tell the world the truth. Tell the world they see everything because they are there and clear my good and godly name. 

But admitting such things, the truth, comes with risks. What if I turn on the person telling the truth and send him to jail? They know they are at fault and want to keep their good standing reputation to the public. They don’t want to get in trouble with family and friends when they find out what they’ve been doing this whole time. How involved do you really get? Can you really trust God to keep you safe? 

I understand their dilemma. I understand why they didn’t want to tell, but God is God and if He asks us to do something, no matter what it is, we have to do it. We have to do what is right. None of the men did. They all failed to obey God, period. 

So when God brought Hunter into my life, I assumed he was just like the rest. Same as the others, he wouldn’t tell the truth either, so I ran from him when God told me he was the man for me, the man He wanted me to marry. I ran because I wanted, I expected a strong warrior and here was yet another man not obeying. 

The truth wasn’t told right away and so I just continued to serve for the Lord, leaving it all in God’s very capable hands. I opened up a gifting ministry here locally, helping those in need and ladies wanting to be the Proverbs 31 woman helping to provide for their families and relieve some financial burden off their husbands. It’s been an amazing ministry, one that God has truly blessed my efforts in. 

And then it happened!!

I had been asking God about Hunter a few times, throughout all of this, wanting to know how he was doing but God never answered. This time was different- God actually answered! 

I was stunned when God revealed Hunter was ready. He was obeying, on track, and doing everything he could to make things right and to do what he was called to do. 

The problem with him is that he had been consistently trying to control me, in a sinful way. He wanted me to bow to him and while I believe in biblical submission, it goes BOTH ways and that’s something rarely ever talked about. 

Most Pastors always tell you how the woman should submit to her husband and the great Pastors tell you how the husband should love his wife, but it’s left there. No further information is given.

The problem with that is that the idea of biblical submission is only half taught from pulpits and men are left feeling pompous and arrogant, better than women, and women are left feeling like they have to become a doormat or sin against our Creator. 

Both ideas are wrong!

Yes, the wife should submit to her husband if he’s not asking her to sin, out of a willing heart, knowing that God first made man, in His own image and then woman to help and please our husband. But God ALSO requires the husband to love his wife. It’s in that word LOVE, that the husband ALSO submits to his wife!!!

See, in a marriage, submission is not a one-way street. BOTH husband and wife should submit to each other. 

Do any study you want on God’s love and you easily come across the verse calling Christians to love one another. John 13:34-35 is one of the places you’ll see that. Matthew 22:39 is another. It talks about loving our neighbors as ourselves. Surely a man’s wife is more important to him, as it should be, than his neighbor. So therefore, he should love her more than himself. 

And if a man is loving himself, he will love his wife. Doing a study on 1 Corinthians 8:13 will also help understand the love we should have toward others, submitting to our brothers and not taking liberties that we could take because it may offend them or make them stumble. A part of love is submission. It’s about doing what’s best for the other person.

This means tenderly caring for your wife, genuinely listening to her, providing for her, taking care of her. If a man feeds his own body, he should feed his wife’s also. If he loves his own body and takes care of it (brushing his teeth, dressing it, etc.), he should also care about his wife in that way, making sure she has nice, presentable clothes to wear, just as he would himself. 

He doesn’t fight with himself, get angry at himself, treat himself badly and neither should he be to his wife. 

Men are called to love, honor, and to submit to their wives also. In perfect harmony, the couple bends toward each other, caring for one another, seeking the best for the other. 

Submission goes both ways. 

Ultimately the husband has the final say of course, but only below God. God is the #1 person in the relationship and both people must not only submit to each other, out of love and concern for one another, but also submit to God and His perfect will. 

Hunter, like most men, due to a lack of training in our churches today and a lack of spiritual inspiration through the written word of God (men not taking the time to study the written word of God), Hunter did not know that, as is common. 

During this time apart, Hunter learned to stop trying to control me and to let me be. When he came back, in a right relationship with God and me, I worked with him to show him all this and he immediately began submitting to me and to God, out of love for us both. We’ve been working on, together, creating a foundation of mutual love, respect, and submission and I have to say, it’s beautiful!!!

THIS is what God intended a marriage to look like! We both care about each other, are concerned with each other’s hurts, pain, and rejoice with each other in the good times. We are truly HAPPY, something I’ve not experienced for, well 10 years (since I met Kyle and he refused to do what’s right). 

Hunter and I are now engaged to be married, and while it’s not your standard relationship (he lives in another state currently and is trying to move back here), we’ve come a long way. He’s picked out my engagement ring (it’s beautiful, just like his soul) ❤️ and we’re starting down the path of being together and creating a life together, for God’s glory. 

He is super big on serving others, a trait he got from his parents (his dad being a very godly man too). So we plan to serve our guts out, as we have been individually, but now can do so together. 

This Christian website (my ministry as a woman to the Lord), my Christian printables shop and my gifting group- we plan to do it all together and build it all up even more!!! I’m so excited.

Here’s what I want to say…

People mess up. We all fail to do what the Lord asks us to do sometimes, initially, but that doesn’t mean we stay there. 

We don’t continue to sin, continue to rebel and dig in our heels. We submit to the Lord, we pray our guts out that God help us obey Him when it is difficult for us to do so and that’s what I’ve consistently seen Hunter do every single day – constantly asking God to help him obey out of a true desire to please the Lord in all ways. 

This letter is unlike any other letter because it comes from BOTH of us. We’ve agreed to write it, agreed to let the Lord lead and obey God fully, TOGETHER. 

To see Hunter go a full 180°, from initially rebelling to wanting to write this letter is amazing and beautiful and a true work of the Lord. 

He’s ready. He’s obeying. He wants to get started serving you with me. We’re ready to start our lives together and it just goes to show you, what God can do with a teachable spirit and a humble heart. 

While he started off rocky, the Lord has brought him through to full obedience (Philippians 1:6). The Lord has done a great work in his life. Hunter chose to submit. He is not like the other boys who CONTINUE to not submit to God. Truly, they will be punished for their sin. But this is not that story. This story is about submitting to God’s sovereign work to change the heart and mind of His servant.

All credit goes to God, but it is to Hunter’s credit for submitting to God and obeying Him, because while God’s sovereign work is sure, there is also human will, side by side, working in perfect harmony.

I’m so proud of Hunter, and I’m truly excited to become his wife: a match made in Heaven. I can’t wait for you to meet him, an amazing person and the most godly man I’ve ever met!!!

Farmblox puts the control into farmers’ hands with its AI-powered sensor-reading platform

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Nathan Rosenberg, the founder of farm automation platform Farmblox, said if there is one thing to know about trying to sell technology to farmers, it’s that you can’t tell them what to do.

“[Farmers] are multigenerational,” Rosenberg told TechCrunch. “It is not a profession, it’s more a community, a way of life, and you need to respect that. You can’t come in as a Silicon Valley tech person and tell them what to do.”

Rosenberg said that’s why his startup Farmblox is approaching agtech a little differently than companies that have come before it. The startup created a solar-powered connected monitor; farmers hook it up to the third-party sensors they are already using, allowing them to track things like soil moisture levels and water waste in a less-manual way. That information is translated back to an AI-powered automation platform that farmers can check from anywhere.

“If you say I can increase your yield with this fancy AI thing, they aren’t going to believe that, but they will believe in not having to go out and check on this specific thing,” Rosenberg said.

The company signed on 55 farms in 18 months, and Rosenberg credits this to the fact that Farmblox gives farmers the control to customize and implement the systems themselves.

“It’s very important for us that the farmer install us themselves,” Rosenberg said. “We don’t do white glove service. Of course we are here if they need it, but they do it all themselves with very little documentation.”

Rosenberg said Farmblox is meant to help solve the biggest issue facing farms right now: labor shortages. Farmblox is meant to help farms reduce the number of people they need to work on a farm at a given time. He said that when he was a teenager, he had a part-time job on an organic farm that involved just walking around constantly to check sensors. It wasn’t efficient. Farmblox looks to automate that.

The company now covers more than 14,000 acres of farm land with Rosenberg using his earnings as a top three developer on Minecraft to bootstrap the startup. Farmblox just raised $2.5 million in a seed round led by Hyperplane with participation from Slow Ventures, MHS Capital and Service Provider Capital.

Vivjan Myrto, the founder and managing partner at Hyperplane, told TechCrunch he got introduced to Farmblox at a startup event held by his Boston-based firm. Hyperplane had backed a handful of other agtech startups and through that, Myrto discovered that a growing problem for farms will be the increasing shortage in water.

While Farmblox isn’t specifically focused on saving water or water waste, it can help farms track that. The fact that the company has already seen the traction, didn’t hurt either. “We were very impressed that this team has basically bootstrapped this from their dorm room to [more than] 50 customers in 18 months,” Myrto said. “In this industry, automating farms has been very costly and very cost prohibitive. What is unique about Farmblox is the bay station is solar powered and very cheap. It has data and sensors that are way ahead of everyone else.”

Farmblox started with high-margin tree-based crops including maple, vineyards and orchards because the sensors can remain on the same trees after a harvest; with other crops like tomatoes, the whole plant is pulled up each season. Rosenberg said he expects the startup will move down into lower-margin crops in the future.

The company will use the seed funding to expand to more farms.

“We are building tools around not just monitoring and giving real-time data to the farmer but really connecting that with automation flows to create new and exciting bundles of solutions that they can deploy on the farm,” Rosenberg said.

Splitgate 2 Revealed, Out Next Year

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1047 Games has just announced a sequel to their popular free to play multiplayer FPS Splitgate, due for release next year on PC and consoles.

While the announcement trailer is purely cinematic and it doesn’t showcase any gameplay footage, it seems that the developers are keeping the original game’s portal-based gameplay for the sequel, which is a very smart move if you ask me, as it’s the thing that differentiated Splitgate from the competition. Apparently Splitgate 2 will introduce three factions to the mix, each offering its own progression path based on the player’s “preferred gameplay style or competitive strategies”.

The game is expected to launch with a large amount of playable arenas, weapons and modes, and there’s solo and team based options available so everyone feels welcome to at least give it a spin when it launches in 2025.

Ready to step into the spotlight? Eager to hear 100,000 fans screaming your name? Seeking fame and admiration? Then join the Sol Splitgate League, where the future is bright–it takes a team to bring home victory, but only one person can top the leaderboard.

Play together. Stand alone.

Suit up and portal into the action as an elite Ace in Splitgate 2, a 4v4 free-to-play shooter redefining what it takes to be #1. Choose your faction, customize your weapons, master your portal skills, and play with friends as you compete for glory in a galactic arena.

Win from any angle

Dominate the arena with the ultimate tool–a portal gun. Turn the tide of battle with multi-dimensional combat through portals to flank your foe, or utilize futuristic physics to launch yourself for a jaw-dropping aerial kill.

Evolution is here

This is the future of Splitgate, bringing fast-paced portal gunplay with objective-based game modes and distinctive futuristic maps. Grow your skills as you unlock new capabilities for each Faction, upgrade your weapons, and maximize your loadout potential.

Choose your faction

Dash around the battlefield as the agile Aeros, control the chaos as the tactical and time-manipulating Meridian, or run in guns blazing with Sabrask’s raw power. Utilize dynamic abilities and diverse weapons to your advantage and playstyle. Mix and match factions to build the ultimate team.

Team up and earn glory

Recruit your friends and compete for the respect of the entire galaxy. Take control of the Hotzone while your friends hold off enemies portalling in from all sides. Stand together and steamroll your opponents to win the match and claim victory.

Everything We Know About Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Bellara Lutara

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We’ve reached the end of Game Informer’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard cover story coverage as we prepare to launch our next exciting issue. But I still have this one last feature to publish, and it’s about Bellara Lutara, the Dalish elf and member of the new Veil Jumpers faction in the game. During my visit to BioWare’s Edmonton, Canada, office earlier this year, I checked out the game’s expansive character creator, its in medias res prologue, and the first mission after said prologue.

Though BioWare released a big look at Veilguard’s prologue via a 20-minute gameplay trailer last month, they haven’t released much about that subsequent mission, where you meet and recruit your first companion, Bellara. I learned a lot about this character, and knowing I was one of the first outside of the studio to see the mission where you meet her, I spent a chunk of my interviews with the team’s leads talking about Bellara. So, for my final feature on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, here’s everything I learned about this quirky elven mage. 

Everything We Learned About Bellara Lutara In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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In talking with BioWare’s various leads, like game director Corinne Bushce, creative director John Epler (who is personally responsible for writing Bellara and leading her development), and BioWare general manager Gary McKay, it’s clear the team has a deep love for this character. She’s energetic, effervescent, and academic, and as a companion for combat, she’s a character I’m pretty excited to use in my party. 

“I love Bellara, I think she’s fantastic,” McKay tells me. “I see people that I know in her and so that’s how she really resonates with me. I love the whole tinkerer aspect to her. It was a collective to bring that character to life. It was everything from the writers, to the editors, the animators, to character modelers, to the texturing, to how we light her. I’m really proud of that character.” 

Bellara In Combat

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When I ask Busche about Bellara, she gives me some insight into what I can expect of the mage on the battlefield. And Bellara sounds like an excellent choice for both support and elemental combos. 

“Oh my goodness, she is amazing,” Busche says. “So, first of all, she is a mage. She is an explorer of ancient Elven ruins. She is an elf herself and a member of the Veil Jumpers faction. They investigate the ancient ruins of Arlathan. Everything about her character as a mage leans into that, but she also challenges the kind of archetypal idea of a mage.” 

She does that by attacking with a bow at range using electrically charged arrows. But she’s also casting spells that slow down time or heal allies and Rook. She does that by channeling magical energy into her gauntlet. Busche says she starts as a support character in combat, thanks to her healing spells, but notes players don’t have to build her out that way. She also leans into electrical damage, and “damage type really matters a lot when we get into the strategy and tactics,” Busche says. 

“You can spec her out in a way where she’s unleashing this devastating vortex that pulls in all enemies into an electrical storm. Maybe then we unleash our own [area of effect attack] with all the enemies clumped together,” Busche adds. “She can debuff all the enemies with the shocked affliction, where they’re taking passive damage. I mentioned she can slow time, she can heal. She is one of the characters that you can build out [to have her] healing spells heal you autonomously, so if you’re the kind of player that likes to be on the frontlines […] Bellara might just be the perfect companion for you.” 

Bellara’s Place In The World

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dreadwolf Game Informer Cover Story

Epler, who writes Bellara, tells me about her place in Thedas as an elf and the connection elves have to the magic of the world. He says if you’ve paid attention to the franchise, you likely already know that elves are historically an oppressed people in the games. Now, with two of their gods on the loose in Veilguard, magic has poured back into the world in a big way. 

“She represents the Veil Jumpers,” Epler explains. “Now, the Veil Jumpers are a faction that’s appeared in the comics before, but otherwise, this is the first time it’s appeared in the games, and they are the ones journeying through Arlathan, where the ancient elven empire used to exist and left a lot of artifacts when it disappeared. When the elves fell from immortality thousands of years ago, they still left a lot of their artifacts and a lot of their, for lack of a better term, magical technology behind, and Bellara represents this yearning to find the truth of who the elves were because not only did they lose their magic and their immortality, they lost a lot of their history. 

“A lot of what they know of their past is based on myth, it’s based on rumor. Bellara is a knowledge seeker. She wants to find out what’s true, what’s not; she wants to find the pieces of who the elves used to be and really understand what their story was, where they came from, as well as figure out where they’re going next, and find a future for the elves. And within the context of The Veilguard, she joins the team, first of all, to help stop the gods because Bellara feels at least partially responsible since they are elven gods, but also to maybe find a little bit more of who they used to be. Because again, you’re dealing with these elves that were around millennia ago that have now reemerged into the world, and who better to teach her who the elves used to be than them.”

A Quick Detour: Magic

For one of my last questions to Epler, I was curious about the contrast between Bellara, an elven mage who is optimistic and bubbly, and Solas, a determined and tragic character. He indicated there might be more to Bellara than meets the eye. 

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“Solas sees himself as the tragic hero,” Epler says. “He’s not capable of really being happy, he can’t let himself be happy, partially because he carries the guilt of what he did bringing the Veil, doing what he did to the world. Whereas Bellara is somebody who has seen tragedy, and as you get into her character arc and get into her backstory, you realize this is a character who has seen a lot of tragedy. But that tragedy, instead of wallowing in it, she’s forced herself to push past it. She looks at her regrets, and she tells herself, ‘I don’t want to feel regret.’

“Whereas again, Solas tends to wallow in his to a large degree. And it allows us to create a very big differentiation. Part of it is also because Solas is an ancient elf, whereas Bellara is a Dalish elf, but she just sees a problem and wants to solve it. She feels a tremendous amount of responsibility to her people […] to the Dalish, and to the Veil Jumpers, and that drives her forward. That said, she does have her moments where she has doubt, she has moments where she has a more grim outlook, and there are moments where you realize that some of her sunny, optimistic outlook is kind of a mask that she puts on to hide the fact that she’s hurting, she’s in pain. But in general, she doesn’t see any benefit to wallowing in those regrets.”

We learned today that Bellara will be voiced by Jee Young Han, known for her roles in Perry Mason, Unprisoned, and as Sentinel Dax in a previous Bioware game, Anthem. To see the rest of the cast, along with Rook’s four voice options, click here.

For more about the game, including exclusive details, interviews, video features, and more, click the Dragon Age: The Veilguard hub button below.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: Same, but different

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I’ve been pretty pessimistic when it comes to Samsung’s lineup of foldable phones, namely the Galaxy Z Fold series. Pessimistic is probably too nice of a word, because when looking at the rest of the market, it’s abundantly clear that Samsung is no longer the market leader.

As the rumors and leaks made headlines, whatever excitement I had for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 quickly dissipated. And during Galaxy Unpacked, the larger foldable seemed like an afterthought, taking a back seat to the Galaxy Ring and even the Z Flip 6.



How to Set Up Your Remote Workspace?

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As remote work becomes an increasingly common aspect of professional life, having an effective and comfortable home workspace is more important than ever. A well-designed remote workspace can significantly boost your productivity, enhance your focus, and improve your overall well-being. Whether you’re new to working from home or looking to optimize your current setup, creating an environment tailored to your needs is crucial.

In this blog, we will explore practical tips and strategies to help you set up a remote workspace that maximizes efficiency and comfort. From choosing the right furniture to managing distractions, these insights will guide you in creating a home office where you can thrive after you have landed your dream remote job.

Why Set Up a Home Office for Remote Work?

Setting up a dedicated home office for a remote job is essential for enhancing productivity, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and ensuring a professional environment.

A well-organized workspace reduces distractions, promotes efficient workflow, and allows for ergonomic customization, which can prevent physical strain. Additionally, it helps establish clear boundaries between work and personal life, reducing stress and improving overall well-being. By creating a comfortable and professional setting, you can optimize your remote work experience and achieve greater job satisfaction.

Setting up a Home Office For Remote Work

Creating an efficient and comfortable remote workspace is essential for productivity and well-being. Here are some work from home tips to increase productivity and key steps to help you set up an ideal remote workspace:

1. Choose a Dedicated Space:

  • Select a Quiet Area: Find a quiet, separate area in your home that can be dedicated solely to work.
  • Avoid High-Traffic Areas: Choose a location away from busy areas to minimize distractions.

2. Invest in Ergonomic Furniture:

  • Ergonomic Chair: Invest in a comfortable chair that provides good lumbar support to prevent back pain.
  • Sturdy Desk: Use a desk that is at a comfortable height and has enough space for your work essentials.

3. Ensure Proper Lighting:

  • Natural Light: Position your workspace near a window to take advantage of natural light while working remotely.
  • Desk Lamp: Use a good desk lamp to reduce eye strain, especially if your workspace lacks sufficient natural light.

4. Organize Your Supplies:

  • Keep Essentials Handy: Keep pens, notebooks, and other supplies within easy reach.
  • Declutter: Maintain a tidy workspace by organizing your supplies and minimizing clutter even if you are working in a hybrid setup.

5. Set Up Technology:

  • Reliable Internet: Ensure you have a stable and fast internet connection to support video calls, interviews and online work.
  • Computer and Peripherals: Use a reliable computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Consider an external monitor for better screen real estate.
  • Headset and Webcam: Invest in a good quality headset and webcam for clear communication during virtual meetings.

6. Manage Cables:

  • Cable Organizers: Use cable organizers or clips to keep cords and wires neat and out of the way.
  • Power Strips: Ensure you have enough power outlets and use power strips to manage multiple devices.

7. Personalize Your Space:

  • Add Personal Touches: Include items like plants, photos, or artwork to make your workspace inviting and comfortable.
  • Comfort Items: Consider adding a cushion or a small fan/heater to adjust the comfort level of your workspace.

8. Maintain a Healthy Posture:

  • Monitor Height: Position your monitor at eye level to avoid straining your neck.
  • Footrest: Use a footrest if your feet don’t comfortably reach the floor.

9. Create a Routine:

  • Set Work Hours: Establish regular work hours to create a sense of routine and maintain work-life balance while working remotely.
  • Breaks: Schedule regular breaks to stretch, move around, and rest your eyes.

10. Minimize Distractions:

  • Noise-Canceling Headphones: Use noise-canceling headphones to block out background noise.
  • Productivity Tools: Use productivity remote work tools and apps to stay focused and manage your tasks effectively.

11. Ensure Security:

  • Secure Network: Use a secure Wi-Fi network and consider a VPN for added security.
  • Backup Data: Regularly back up your data to prevent loss of important work.

12. Incorporate Sound Management:

  • Soundproofing: If possible, add soundproofing elements like rugs, curtains, or acoustic panels to reduce noise distractions.
  • White Noise Machine: Consider using a white noise machine or app to mask background noises and help you concentrate.

13. Optimize Air Quality:

  • Ventilation: Ensure your workspace is well-ventilated to maintain good air quality.
  • Air Purifier: Use an air purifier to reduce allergens and pollutants, creating a healthier work environment.

14. Set Up Multiple Monitors:

  • Dual Monitors: If your work involves multitasking or requires a lot of screen space, set up dual monitors to increase productivity and reduce the need to constantly switch between windows.
  • Monitor Stands: Use adjustable monitor stands to position screens at eye level, promoting better posture.

15. Create a Backup Plan:

  • Power Backup: Invest in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your devices running during power outages.
  • Data Backup: Regularly back up your data using cloud storage solutions or external hard drives to prevent data loss.

Setting Up a Home Office for Remote Work

By following these steps, you can create a remote workspace that is both functional and comfortable, helping you stay productive and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Setting up a dedicated home office, will help you create a conducive environment that supports your productivity, well-being, and professional growth. Investing time and resources into establishing a proper workspace can yield significant long-term benefits, making remote work a more enjoyable and sustainable experience.

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Tech billionaires can’t build their ‘California Forever’ city yet

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Last year, the Times reported that a group of Silicon Valley investors (including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Andreessen Horowitz investors Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon, former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, and Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs) had secretly bought up hundreds of millions of dollars worth of farmland in Solano County to build their own city.

With former Goldman Sachs trader named Jan Sramek spearheading the project, it filed for permission to develop the land only months after its plans became known. According to a Solano County-commissioned study, that process usually takes years, and it “estimated the full project would require tens of billions in infrastructure investment but warned that details about the development remained so vague it was hard to assess its full impact,” reports the Times.

In his own statement, Sramek said, “…doing the Environmental Impact Report first does not impact the overall timeline – it just reorders the steps,” and that the plan is to resubmit its requests in 2026. However, a local congressman quoted by the Times said, “The California Forever pipe dream is in a permanent deep freeze.”