strong educational background and a passion for programming. After studying at the prestigious Munich University of Applied Sciences, he furthered his knowledge by obtaining an MS in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University in 2006. Armed with a deep understanding of computer engineering principles, Russell immerses himself in the world of programming with great enthusiasm. From writing elegant code to tackling complex challenges, he embraces the intricacies of the digital realm. Constantly expanding his skill set, Russell remains at the forefront of technology, always seeking new opportunities to innovate and create transformative solutions.
The Chinese company TCL is relaunching its smartphone range and is showing four new cell phones at the Mobile World Congress that boast good features but are almost unrivaled in price.
On the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona (February 26th to 29th) is actually for in this country Television well-known manufacturer TCL There was a little surprise with four new cell phone models. This is now the fifth generation of smartphones. The previous models can hardly be found in stores here, but some of the new models should also be available in Germany.
The cell phone family goes by the name “TCL 50” and differs primarily in model appendages such as XL, XE, LE or SE. A full list of featured devices can be found here:
TCL 50 SE
TCL 50 5G
TCL 505
TCL 501
TCL 50 SE, 505 and 501 in detail
The TCL 50 SE comes with a 6.8-inch Full HD screen and the MediaTek Helio G88 clocks inside. On the memory side, 256 GB are installed, the main memory includes a maximum of 12 GB RAM. The 5010 mAh battery is charged with up to 33 watts. There is a dual camera on the back with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. The price: $149. It will also be available in Germany in the second quarter at a similar price. The 5G variant, the TCL 50 5G, should only cost 20 dollars or euros more.
It’s cheaper with the TCL 505. TCL only charges $99 or .Euros. Buyers probably get away with the TCL 501 the cheapest. For just 69 dollars or euros you get a 6-inch display, an octa-core processor, a 3000 mAh battery and 32 GB of internal memory. The rear camera takes photos with just 5 megapixels.
Our editors’ participation in the trip to MWC 2024 was supported by Telefónica, Honor, Xiaomi and Qualcomm. Our standards of transparency and journalistic independence can be found at www.axelspringer.de/unabhaengigkeit.
2K has confirmed to SamaGame that Civilization 6 does not have online multiplayer on Switch, but it does have local multiplayer.
Reddit user WinneonSword noted that the game’s description on the eShop specified that Civ 6 on Switch could be played via local network multiplayer, but there was no mention of online.
In the thread there is speculation about the possibility that it will arrive later through a patch, but 2K has denied this possibility to our English colleagues in an e-mail:
“Civilization 6 for Nintendo Switch includes support for local co-op and competitive multiplayer for up to four players over a Wireless Network. It will not have online multiplayer.”
Civilization 6 for Nintendo Switch will be released on November 16.
In the Spanish eShop only the first highlighted line appears, the multiplayer in local network is not indicated
2024 is the year of the dragon, but it may not be as lucky for luxury brands. Although Chinese consumers can now travel to Europe individually or in groups, investors should not expect them to rush to stock up on Cartier watches and Hermès handbags. The much-vaunted recovery in Chinese travel to the continent may not materialize until late 2024 or 2025.
Before the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, some 170 million Chinese shoppers took overseas leisure trips, with France and Italy popular destinations beyond Asia. As a result, more than half of their luxury spending took place outside their home market, according to Oliver Wyman.
Many still yearn to travel. LookLook, an analytics company, recently conducted extensive research with its “LuxuryVerse,” a panel of 100 spendthrift Chinese women aged 24 to 42. It’s no surprise that after lockdowns, what they seem to value most is freedom.
At the start of 2023, almost half of the LookLook community has prioritized a new handbag. Today, that figure is less than one in five. On the other hand, around one in three people want to invest in travel. Europe is their main destination, while many are nervous about traveling to the United States.
Yet even these wealthy women must overcome significant obstacles to embark on the trips of their dreams. Visa issues are cited as a constraint by around a third of the LookLook panel. Spending by Chinese tourists in Europe and flight capacity increased in November, according to duty-free shopping specialist Global Blue, but both remain well below 2019 levels.
Additionally, skyrocketing hotel costs in Europe have made vacationing even more expensive. The cost for a Chinese couple for a week-long trip to Milan, including the purchase of a luxury handbag, is about 53,000 RMB ($7,456.18), almost double of the 30,000 RMB it was in 2019, according to analysts at Jefferies.
If the financially comfortable cool off on international travel, the emerging wealthy will suffer even more. This means that tours by Chinese groups in Europe may not resume anytime soon. Oliver Wyman surveyed more than 7,000 middle-class Chinese in September and found that their willingness to travel abroad had declined. As the post-reopening recovery falters and economic uncertainty increases, they are choosing to save rather than splurge on vacations abroad.
Plus, why travel abroad when there are great options within the country?
VIP customers now benefit from superior service, for example in China. Many Western companies have introduced WeChat programs that allow them to communicate with and serve their best customers. Some brands have also narrowed the price gap between China and the rest of the world, while the weak renminbi means fewer bargains overseas. Fashion houses also bring a much wider range of products into the country and showcase them to VIPs at exclusive events. And in recent years, shoppers have become accustomed to buying luxury products when they want, rather than waiting for an international trip to embark on an adventure.
At the same time, major brands have also invested in their stores in Chinese cities so that the retail experience is second to none. Luxury shopping has boomed not only in Shanghai and Beijing, but also in cities like Chengdu. Louis Vuitton menswear creative director Pharrell Williams recently visited stores at all three locations. Hainan is also growing rapidly. DFS Group, the travel retail arm of LVMH, announced in October that it would build a major shopping and entertainment complex on the duty-free island in a bid to capture growing tourism in the region.
Domestic spending will take off even further if Hainan becomes completely tariff-free in 2025, as planned. It could double its share of the national luxury market from around 9% today, dominated by beauty, to 18% in 2028, according to Oliver Wyman. The flip side is that Chinese luxury spending abroad may not rise to more than 20% to 25% of their total spending in the medium to long term, according to the professional services company.
In addition to spending on long-haul travel, security fears could also lead Chinese consumers to continue opting for destinations closer to home. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the recent attack on tourists in Paris, could make them think twice before traveling to Europe.
Luxury groups, including LVMH and Richemont, have noted a recovery in tourism in Hong Kong and Macau. LVMH recently held its first-ever fashion show in Hong Kong, in partnership with the billionaire Cheng family. The unveiling of Williams’ pre-fall menswear collection highlights efforts to revive Hong Kong as a tourism and business hub.
Japan is also proving popular, thanks to the weak yen, its status as a trend influencer and the fact that luxury brands are investing in stores there. The situation is similar in South Korea, which, alongside Singapore and Thailand, could also benefit from more Chinese visitors. As a result, HSBC analysts expect sales of luxury goods to grow the most in Japan and Asia more broadly next year.
Given the prospects for Chinese leisure travel in Europe, major luxury brands must ensure that their stores and services in China remain top-notch. At the same time, they must also prepare for a possible resumption of part of Chinese tourism in Europe.
Most consumers who make the trip are probably very wealthy. Brands need to ensure they are treated as well or better than they would be at home. They need to make sure that VIPs are not waiting in line and that they receive the most attention from Mandarin-speaking salespeople in private rooms. Special local experiences will be imperative. It will also be crucial to communicate with VIPs via WeChat and stock enough of the most in-demand handbags, watches and jewelry, as well as shoes and clothing in appropriate sizes.
Chinese tastes are changing rapidly, as LookLook has found, with big-spending young women quickly moving away from flashy, logo-intensive designs and toward versatility and understated luxury. Get it wrong and valuable sales will be lost.
With at least six months or a year before Europe experiences large-scale Chinese tourism, companies have time to perfect their offers. This should give luxury houses the best chance of making Dragon Year spending roar.
As we approach the final days of Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1, a mysterious giant hand has appeared on the map, but what does it mean? Everything indicates that the upcoming season will be…
Fortnite fans were surprised when a giant fiery fist emerged from the ground near Ruined Reels Saturday, March 2, 2024. This is the latest in a series of trailers that give us a sneak peek at what we can expect when Chapter 5: Season 2 begins.
Why is there a big hand in Fortnite?
The giant hand that appeared on the Fortnite map is trailer for Chapter 5: Season 2, which is widely rumored to have a Greek mythology theme.
In his hand he holds a chest that is probably Pandora’s Box, an iconic object in Greek mythology that the gods have filled with evil, disease and hardship – so I can only imagine what will be unleashed on the island if it is ever opened (which, let’s face it, probably it will happen).
Epic Games has been teasing this topic for some time now. Recently, a new NPC called Odyssey has arrived on the island and his task is to collect the mosaic fragments. The last photo shows Cerberus, the three-headed dog from – yes, you guessed it – Greek mythology.
It’s pretty clear that we’re returning to Ancient Greece in Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2, which is scheduled to start around March 8, so the only thing we can do now is wait and see what’s in Pandora’s box.
Right now, the chains connecting the big hand to Pandora’s Box have quite a large health bar, so players everywhere will have to put down their weapons and band together to smash it with their pickaxes.
Before that happens, there’s still time to complete all weekly challenges and unlock all skins in the current season’s Battle Pass. I just unlocked the Surfin’ Bird emote and I’ve been insufferable ever since.
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It almost seems like a lie, but the GTA saga has been on the market for more than two decades, having been launched in 1997. And the series proved to be a gigantic success, captivating generation after generation and becoming a worldwide sales phenomenon. – without forgetting that highly critically acclaimed.
GTA San Andreas is considered by many to be the best game in the series, winning a series of awards in 2004.
To celebrate the game’s 15th anniversary, as well as the launch of the Rockstar Games Launcher, the publisher is offering the iconic title FREE.
But how can you get it?
How to get GTA San Andreas for free
Fortunately, the process of getting Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for free is not exactly difficult. All you have to do is download the Rockstar Games Launcher from the official website and create a Social Club account.
As soon as you start the program, you will notice that the copy of GTA San Andreas is already in your library. Claim it for yourself and it will be permanently added to your library!
Although we don’t know the specific end date of this promotion, it was revealed by Rockstar itself that GTA San Andreas will be available for free for a limited time – so hurry up if you’re interested!
Download the Rockstar Games Launcher for PC and get Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas FREE: https://t.co/nt1B0PsH7t pic.twitter.com/1AW6gQKUNj
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What is Rockstar Games Launcher?
As you may already deduce, Rockstar Games Launcher is an application that you install on your computer that will allow you to get quick access to Rockstar games.
Rockstar is the latest company to create a Launcher, joining the growing list that includes Ubisoft Uplay, Epic Games Launcher, EA Origin, or even Steam, the big “player” in this market .
The initial reaction to the Rockstar Launcher was not the best, with several users saying that the market is becoming increasingly saturated. However, the tide can turn if Rockstar decides to make the Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port a platform exclusive – an asset that would attract many players!
Sometimes you may feel like appear disconnected in the PS5. You may want to have some privacy or you just don’t want your friends to know what you are playing.
No matter the reason: you have the option of disconnecting your console from the internet or changing your online status, which will allow you to stay connected to the internet without your friends knowing.
This page explains how to appear offline, online, or appear ‘Busy’ on your PlayStation 5 and in the PlayStation smartphone app.
More guides
On this page you will find:
To get the most out of your PlayStation 5 we have prepared a series of guides on user accounts, how to activate and configure Remote Play, the Create button to save images and videos, the online status and appear offline, how to place the support PS5 (horizontally and vertically), how to transfer saves from PS4 to PS5, and how to use the Control Center and Chooser.
How to appear offline on the PS5
Changing your online status on PS5 is quite easy, all you have to do is select your user account from the upper right corner of the home screen or from the Control Center, which is accessed by pressing the PS button.
Once you have done it, you will have several options, including ‘Online Status’.
When you select it you will be able to decide if you appear connected, disconnected or ‘Busy’; the latter serves to warn your friends not to bother you.
‘Busy’ is the PS5 version of ‘Do Not Disturb’ and it is quite useful, because it will notify your friends that you are using your console but it will prevent you from receiving notifications that could interrupt your game. It’s also fine for when you want to use your console for something other than gaming, for example watching a movie.
After selecting the option, the way your account appears to your friends will change and it will remain that way unless you change it again or turn off your console.
How to change your online status using the PS App
It is possible to change your status online using the PS App.
To do this you will have to enter Settings of the app for PlayStation mobile devices and choose ‘Personal information | Messages’ followed by ‘Online Status and Playing Now’.
From here you can decide who can see your online status, including what you are playing now, with the options Everyone, Friends of Friends or Only friends.
It is not as effective or fast as changing your online status using the PS5, but if you prefer to use the PS App here you have the option.
To get the most out of your PlayStation 5 we have prepared a series of guides on user accounts, how to activate and configure Remote Play, the Create button to save images and videos, the online status and appear offline, how to place the support PS5 (horizontally and vertically), how to transfer saves from PS4 to PS5, and how to use the Control Center and Chooser.
A man subject to an OQTF was indicted and placed in pre-trial detention. He is accused of another rape, committed in similar circumstances.
Suspected of having successively committed two rapes in two building halls in Paris on November 11, a man subject to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF) was indicted and placed in pre-trial detention, BFMTV learned from a source police, confirming information from Le Figaro.
While investigations continue, one of the two complainants, aged 26, testified on BFMTV this Monday, December 18. “I had dinner with my boyfriend, I was coming back from Monoprix which is a ten minute walk from my house. I push my front door, it’s a large Parisian porte cochere, it takes a long time to close,” describes Claire Geronimi.
“I walk five meters into the lobby of the building and I hear footsteps behind me. I am pushed against the ground, they strangle me. I scream and I struggle, there is no one around,” says the young woman, a resident of the 8th arrondissement of the capital.
“He said to me ‘shut up or I’ll kill you’, I thought he just wanted to steal my bag. He wants more. »
“I can’t leave the house alone. »
The young self-entrepreneur’s ordeal lasts, according to her, around twenty minutes, and ends when a neighbor arrives in the hall. The individual then fled with his victim’s shopping bag, “which allowed his identification”, she specifies.
The neighbor, for her part, “leaves her a little alone” to “take her Uber and go on vacation,” Claire regrets. Injured by a glass bottle and undressed, the young woman then locks herself in her home to call the police.
Nearly a month after the alleged events, the psychological consequences are serious. “I can’t leave the house alone, have coffee with friends or take the metro. I have trouble concentrating,” she lists.
“It’s important to talk about it, it’s not our fault. If women don’t talk about it, it will continue,” insists the young woman, who adds that she finds it “complicated” to ask for help from an association and who wants to “make things happen from a point of view. political view “. so that the OQTFs are applied. “It’s not normal, it’s not a subject that should be let go,” she adds.
“The case is judged criminal so an investigating judge was seized and Claire became a civil party,” explains the plaintiff’s lawyer, Maître Romain Vanni, who adds that the investigation is only just underway. at its beginnings.
There are many messaging applications out there, although when it comes to sending text messages, there are hardly any differences between them: plain text or, at most, bold and italics. One that tries to add some creativity in this regard is Facebook Messenger, which allows you to send text with different effects.
Facebook Messenger includes, at least for some users, the ability to add effects to text messages, which are shown in the chat bubble. They are, initially four effects: text in flames, text with hearts, surprise text on a gift and text decorated with circles.
Send messages with effects in Messenger
If you want to highlight a message in Messenger, now you have an opportunity to do it in a unique way. Effects on messages seem to be in testing for the moment, as they are seen in Messenger on Android, although they do not appear in other versions of Messenger, including the chat within the Facebook application.
Sending a message with effects is very easy. First, you must enter a chat and write the message. Then, tap the magnifying glass icon and a preview of the different effects should appear at the top. If not, tap on the Effects tab.
By tapping on any of the four previews, the message with that text will be sent to the chat. To this day, there are four text effects available in Messenger, and that are visible both to you and to the other person who receives the message (if you have Facebook Messenger on your mobile). These are the effects:
Text with hearts, which sends the text with a bubble surrounded by animated hearts.
Decorated text, which sends the text with the bubble with different geometric figures moving in the background.
Text with fire, which sends the text surrounded by flames.
Surprise message, displayed in chat as a wrapped package. Tapping on it reveals the message.
Tap on the effect you want to send and it will be sent directly to chat. Note that Messenger clients that do not yet support these effects, like Messenger on Windows or the Facebook website, they will show the chat the same as always, but adding at the end the tagline of (sent with love effect), (sent with gift wrap effect) or (sent with fire effect) .
In case you cannot send or see these types of effects, you may not have it active yet. The only thing you can do about it is update Messenger to the latest version, either from Google Play or through its APK.
As Square Enix announces, they will be releasing the official original soundtrack Final Fantasy VII Rebirth release in Japan on April 10, 2024. Also included is the new theme song “No Promises to Keep (short ver.)” by Nobuo Uematsu.
The physical version of the album comes in two versions. The normal edition contains seven CDs and is available at a price of 64.99 euros. A “Special Edit Version” features a bonus disc with music from mini-games. The first edition of the special edit version is only produced in limited quantities and costs 74.99 euros.
You can already pre-order both soundtracks in the German Square Enix Store. This is a Japanese import. Alternatively, you can also find the “Special Edit Ver.” at Play-Asia*.
If you can’t wait – or are vinyl fans – there is fortunately an alternative. A soundtrack selection on vinyl will be released in Japan on January 31st and will also be delivered to Germany from the Square Enix Store in February.
If you don’t want to spend any money, you can listen to some pieces from the original work on the YouTube channel. Square Enix is currently adding these to a playlist every few days, which you can find here.
You can pre-order Final Fantasy VII Rebirth here:
Deluxe Edition at Amazon*
Steelbook Edition at Amazon*
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on February 29, 2024. Want to stay up to date on all things Final Fantasy VII Rebirth? Here you can find all articles from our detailed reporting.
via Siliconera, images: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix
According to Notebookcheck sources, Sony may soon announce the cessation of production of smartphones under the Xperia brand. The reason for this is the weak competitiveness of the Japanese technology giant in the mobile device market.
This information is confirmed by a Zackbuks insider, who previously accurately predicted new products from Sony. He claims that the company’s latest flagship, which will be called Xperia, will be released in 2024. After this, Sony will focus on developing other products such as gaming consoles, TVs and cameras.
However, Sony has no plans to completely abandon the smartphone market. In 2025, the company plans to introduce a new flagship smartphone with innovative under-screen front camera technology. This will allow Sony to compete with other industry leaders such as Samsung, Apple and Huawei.
A Montrealer,who was already stuck in Ontario with a million dollars in cash in his vehicle, has just been arrested at the request of the United States for extradition for laundering millions of dollars of dirty money.
Mark Zirkind, 57, is believed to be part of a group of drug traffickers and money launderers who embezzled hundreds of millions of US dollars.
“Mendy” Zirkind appeared Thursday at the Montreal courthouse. He remained detained pending his release hearing, which will take place in the coming days.
His organization operates in particular in Canada, but also in New York, California, Mexico, Hong Kong and Israel, according to an affidavit filed as evidence by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
An investigation carried out by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) between 2017 and 2020, facilitated by a member of the group who became an informant, made it possible to trace the various actors.
This Orthodox Jew alone allegedly laundered approximately $4.4 million. He also allegedly implicated his brother Zalmund and his son Benzion in this scheme, it is mentioned in the summary of facts supporting the money laundering charges brought against him in New York.
His brother received seven years in prison in 2021 and his son one year, sentences to be served in the United States.
Phones listening
According to the DEA, Mark Zirkind coordinated the money laundering operations with the police informant. Then, Zirkind or members of his family “recovered large sums of money and sometimes sent photos of the money,” it says.
This photo of the money collected was sent by Zalmund Zirkind to a DEA informant in 2018.
Photo filed in the Court file
DEA agents were notably able to see Mark Zirkind receiving a large brown plastic bag in Brooklyn in 2018. Text messages consulted by the American federal agency subsequently showed that Zirkind would have transferred the 170,000 US dollars received from a Canadian account to another located in Hong Kong. .
Prison in Ontario
Mark Zirkind had already appeared in court in Canada, after being stuck with $1.1 million in his rental car during a trip between Toronto and Montreal in February 2014.
He was first stopped by a patrol officer for simply speeding on Highway 401. But the officers found bags filled with bills, in addition to traces of cocaine throughout the vehicle.
Convicted in 2017, he appealed the case, saying he did not know the money in his car was the proceeds of a crime.
He then said he thought the money was “Shoah Gelt.” These are funds owned by Jews who believe there will be another Holocaust and want to move their money to a safe place so that it will not be confiscated, as happened in the first Holocaust.
This argument, however, did not convince the judges, who confirmed his four-year prison sentence in 2019.
– With Nicolas Brasseur, Investigation Office
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Routers are the heart of our smart homes. Communications between computers, consoles, smart TVs, stereos, household appliances, smartphones and tablets inevitably pass through our main router when we use WiFi, where they can be slowed down and run into major bottlenecks.
One of the main causes of these problems is found in the modest equipment that the operators kindly give us, give or rent , in general designed to support the basic services that we have contracted but little else. We have seen the general characteristics of this type of device for a long time and now is the time to dig a little deeper and check exactly what the most popular models offer that most of us have installed at home.
But before starting, ask me to clarify that given the huge number of different brands and models of routers distributed by operators in recent years, it would be very complex and extensive to list the characteristics of all of them, so we are going to focus on a representative sample with those that in general tend to be the most common, the most widely distributed and the ones most likely to have in our homes, both for ADSL and cable and fiber optic connections .
So if yours is not on the list, it is better or worse than one of those that we are going to point out, do not think that we have something against it, you can comment on it at the end of the article. We started!
Fiber optic and coaxial cable connections
Fiber optic and cable connections are now the present for many Spanish Internet users who can access speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps and with much lower latencies than in the case of ADSL.
Operators tend to be more generous with the performance of the routers they deliver on these connections and are more likely to renew equipment, especially when they launch new access speeds on the market.
Home Gateway Unit (Movistar)
In 2015, Movistar took a very interesting step towards the hardware sector, designing, establishing the specifications and supervising the manufacturing process of its new router for fiber connections that they named the Home Gateway Unit or HGU and whose objective is to clear the number of devices in the living room incorporating in the same equipment the functions of ONT, router and videobridge (although not the video decoder, requiring a separate equipment).
The HGU is designed with a compact size of 20 x 20 x 5 centimeters and a minimalist finish where the typical LED connection status lights have been reduced in size, number and power so as not to disturb or attract attention. The antennas are internal, with four of them for WiFi AC in the 5GHz band and 2 more for WiFi N in the 2.4GHz band, achieving a better range than in previous routers of the operator but not as good as in the case of routers with external antennas , so we can have coverage problems if we use it in large homes.
At the rear we find 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and an additional FXS VoiP port for voice calls. All this controlled by a Broadcom BCM68380 SoC with support for when future symmetric 1 Gbps connections arrive . However, there are no extra connections such as USB ports to share disks or network devices, which reduces points to the equipment with respect to other models.
WPS 2.0 technology has also been incorporated into this router to facilitate and speed up the configuration and installation of new wireless equipment in the home using QR codes printed on the HGU’s own housing. In addition, in the latest versions of the firmware the option is given (in fact it is activated by default) to use Band Steering technology , which automatically selects the best band available at any time (2.4 or 5 GHz), something that in general it works fine but in some old devices it can give access problems.
However, we are facing the best home router of the operator to date , comparable to the average ranges of the free market, which works very well, is very stable (I have it for two years and it has never crashed) and complies perfectly your mission in medium-sized homes with multiple simultaneous users.
Livebox Fibra (Orange)
Orange also wanted to switch to the router system plus ONT for fiber optics integrated in the same device, allowing to eliminate equipment from the room and reduce cables. For this they have their LiveBox Fibra , an all-in-one router that they offer to their fiber clients and that is capable of supporting connections of up to 1 Gbps, so it is prepared for future updates in the operator’s network.
With a very discreet external appearance, front LEDs and internal antennas, its minimalist design goes unnoticed, offering dual band WiFi AC MU-MIMO 4×4 and N MIMO 2×2, being capable of reaching 5 GHz up to 1,700 Mbps with 80 MHz channels and 2 , 4 GHz up to 300 Mbps with 40 MHz channels, making it, in theory, one of the fastest in the current offering .
It has a 600 MHz dual-core MIPS-32 CPU with 256 MB of DDRAM and 128 MB of NAND that allow the simultaneous use of multiple devices without problems of slowdowns, and the wired connectivity is served by 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports , two more RJ11 for VoIP telephones and a 1A USB 2.0 connector to share equipment on a network.
In other words, it is a powerful device and more than enough for the connections offered by the orange operator, although its wireless coverage can sometimes be compromised by the use of internal antennas, especially in large or multi-story homes.
ZTE F680 (Jazztel, MÁSMÓVIL, Pepephone, Yoigo)
Jazztel bet since the beginning of 2015 for an advanced router for its new fiber clients in connections of up to 200 Mbps symmetric . It was the ZTE F680 model, a simultaneous dual band AC WiFi equipment that the MÁSMÓVIL Group (MÁSMÓVIL, Yoigo, Pepephone) also offers in its own fiber network and which incorporates three external antennas (two for 5 GHz and one for 2, 4 GHz) with which to improve the speed and especially the coverage inside the house and in homes with patios or outdoor gardens .
It offers maximum theoretical speeds of up to 450 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band and up to 1,300 Mbps. In the 5 GHz band over WiFi AC, assuming that we have devices compatible with this protocol.
For wired connections it offers us four Gigabit Ethernet ports , it also has two telephone outputs with an RJ-11 plug and two USB 2.0 ports from which we can share audio and video content up to Full HD (it is compatible with DLNA) without cutting problems. no interruptions.
It stands out, therefore, for the fact of having multiple external antennas, which should improve the quality of the wireless network when there are several users accessing at the same time and the coverage in large homes, being a great option for customers They can squeeze their symmetrical fiber connections to the fullest.
Sagemcom Fast5655 v2 AC (MOBILE, Pepephone, Yoigo)
After a few years with the ZTE F680 router model mentioned above, the new fiber customers of Yoigo and the rest of the brands of the MÁSMÓVIL Group have seen how their operator has progressively provided them with a new model called Sagemcom Fast5655 v2 AC , with a clearer and easier to use interface and improved features for the average user , although with some difficulties to configure advanced parameters as administrator.
It is a compact device with an internal antenna design that incorporates the router and the ONT in the same device , so it is not necessary to have a separate one. It has a BCM 68380 CPU, 256MB of DDR3 RAM and is capable of generating a dual-band WiFi access point (AC + N) in 5GHz (with 20/40/80 MHz channels) and 2.4GHz (20/40 channels). 40 MHz) with wireless speeds of up to 1,300 Mbps and its ONT supporting fiber optic connections of up to 2,488 Mbps, so you should be seamlessly prepared for the Internet connections of the future.
As for the wired connections, it incorporates 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports , two RJ-11 ports for landlines and a USB 2.0 connector for external hard drives and share content through the SAMBA, FTP and DLNA protocols. It is a better device than the previous ZTE F680 in almost all aspects, but sometimes it can fall short in terms of WiFi coverage , having to resort in these situations to an extender or complementary PLC network.
Technicolor CGA2121 (Euskaltel)
Another of the operators that has been updating the router that they install for their customers has been Euskaltel , which in recent years has chosen to add the Technicolor CGA2121 to its catalog of equipment for cable connections.
It is a model compatible with the docsis 3.0 standard with up to 24 download carriers and 8 upload carriers capable of reaching connection speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps , so it is prepared for future speed extensions offered by the cable company. on your network.
It has a wireless interface already typical in this type of equipment with dual band WiFi N in 2.4 GHz (2×2) of up to 300 Mbps (with channels of 20 and 40 MHz) and WiFi AC in 5 GHz (3×3) of up to 1,300 Mbps (with 20/40/80 MHz channels), enough for most users who connect in a medium-sized home, but its internal antennas mean that the coverage of the WiFi network is not sufficient in large homes, with several floors or exterior gardens.
It also has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect equipment by network cable, two RJ22 ports for fixed VoIP telephony and a USB 2.0 port from which to share content on the network, supporting encryption of WPA2 connections, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) security and the possibility of managing up to 8 wireless networks with independent SSID. It is, therefore, a good enough equipment for the service provided by the operator but somewhat scarce in terms of wireless coverage .
Comtrend VG-8050 (Movistar)
Another of the models in Movistar’s fiber connections that has been widely distributed to support 100 Mbps but that has also become clearly obsolete if we have contracted a higher speed, such as its 600 Mbps, which we will not be able to take advantage of. by WiFi .
It is compatible only with the 802.11n wireless protocol, offering maximum speeds of up to 300 Mbps with WiFi N in the 2.4 GHz band. It has an RJ-45 port for the 1 Gbps WAN to which we must connect the ONT and another 4 RJ-45 ports for LAN also Gigabit. It has a reset button, another for creating secure WPS networks, one for turning Wi-Fi on and off, and two 3dBi antennas that should offer good coverage in a medium-sized home .
The wired ports offer good performance, but the wireless network can present speed problems if we demand several sequences in Full HD streaming or we are downloading at maximum speed, so a multiband system that also relies on that of 5 GHz .
We are, therefore, a clearly outdated model for current fiber connections and if we have it installed at home it would be advisable to ask the operator to change it to achieve better performance in all aspects.
Livebox+ (Jazztel)
With an aspect and specifications very similar to the Livebox Fiber, the Livebox + router incorporates a few improvements as standard with respect to it (which also supports said improvements after an update) and especially with respect to other basic routers of the operators.
It is what its creators have called “smart WiFi” (or Band Steering also present in Movistar’s HGU) that is capable of automatically switching between the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands depending on which one offers the best coverage. The main difference between both models is that the Livebox Fibra includes the ONT and this one does not (so we will need to have another device more connected in the living room), also losing an Ethernet port (it has 3 available for the user), leaving the fourth reserved for the WAN that will be connected to the operator’s ONT .
Inside we find a 600 MHz MIPS-32 Dual Core CPU , 256 MB of RAM, 128 MB of Flash, and its housing offers a 1 A USB 2.0 port and two RJ11 ports for telephony. Wireless connectivity is served by 300 Mbps WiFi N with 40 MHz channels and 1,700 Mbps AC with 80 MHz channels, so it is also at the fore in this regard, although its internal antennas make the coverage of the wireless network is somewhat scarce and insufficient in large homes.
Comtrend C5813 (Movistar)
The Comtrend C5813 is one of the most popular fiber routers that Movistar installed a few years ago and it offers sufficient performance only for the most basic connections. It is a fiber router compatible with the 802.11n wireless protocol (also with 802.11g / b) capable of creating a network of up to 300 Mbps , so it is clearly insufficient if we think about hiring higher speeds .
It has an RJ-45 port for Giga Ethernet WAN to which we must connect the ONT and with 4 RJ-45 ports for the LAN also at Gigabit speeds. It has a Reset button, another WPS for the quick establishment of secure networks, another to activate and deactivate the WiFi and two steerable antennas with SMA connectors.
It is a suitable router for fiber optic installations that offers good performance in connections of up to 100 Mbps , but if we have one of 300 Mbps or higher, it will probably be quite short in terms of the wireless connection, since via WiFi we will never be able to reach the maximum it offers us , which is why we would need to buy an additional model or ask Movistar to give us a more powerful one.
Livebox Next (Orange)
Following in the footsteps of the New Livebox, Orange surprised in 2014 with the launch of the Livebox Next, a router designed especially for fiber clients (it is also compatible with ADSL2 +) and which stands out for its high performance for being a model provided by an operator. It has a Lantiq PSB 80920 XWAY VRX288 CPU at 500 MHz and 256 MB of RAM with which to move dual band WiFi AC connections without problems .
In the 2.4 GHz it is capable of reaching maximum speeds of 300 Mbps and in the 5 GHz it reaches 1,300 Mbps thanks to its two internal antennas in MIMO 2T2R configuration and the Beamforming technology that focuses the signal power towards the target device.
It has two RJ-11 ports to connect the telephone cable and if we need it to have an Internet connection through ADSL2 +, it also comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port to which to connect the output from the fiber optic ONT and with 4 Gigabit ports. for home LAN.
It has two USB 2.0 ports to share files on a local network, supports FTP, DLNA for streaming playback and is compatible with DECT wireless technology so that we can connect any phone and make calls via the operator’s VoIP service. It is, therefore, a good router with the latest features, although in some cases with coverage problems in large homes, as it only has internal antennas.
Compal CG7486E (Ono / Vodafone)
At the end of 2014, Ono began to distribute the Compal CG7486E router to new customers, a WiFi AC device with which to guarantee connections greater than 200 Mbps without slowdowns for the operator’s cable customers.
It is therefore a cable-modem compatible with the EuroDocsis 3.0 standard that is capable of creating a dual-band wireless access point in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz over the 802.11b / g / n / ac protocols. It is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for the fast creation of secure networks, it has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports , a port for VoIP and another USB 2.0 from which to share content on the network or to which to connect a printer. It also offers interesting functionalities to create an advanced firewall.
Technicolor TC7210 (Telecable)
Another of the operators that has joined the WiFi AC trend has been Telecable. In the summer of 2015, it announced the distribution of its new router, the Technicolor TC7210 , a dual-band cable-modem device capable of working in 2.4 and 5 GHz to reach theoretical maximum speeds of 1,300 Mbps.
It uses a 3×3 internal antenna configuration and Beamforming technology to focus signal power to target devices. It has two Rj11 ports for connecting VoIP phones and 4 Gigabit Ethernet for wired LAN.
It is certified EuroDOCSIS 3.0 and EuroPacketCable 1.5, so it will not become obsolete in the medium term. In addition, it has a USB 2.0 input to which we can connect external hard drives with content that it will play on any device that is compatible with the DLNA standard. Therefore, it is also a model that comes to the last in benefits, although it lacks a limited wireless coverage in large homes. It will allow the operator’s customers to squeeze their cable connections to the maximum, especially if we do not move too far from where it is installed or use an Ethernet connection.
XDSL connections
The loyal customers of ADSL and its derivatives (ADSL2, ADSL2 + and VDSL) have been the great forgotten by operators in recent years. If you do not have fiber or cable coverage and there is no other ISP with its own network in your area, you will probably continue with the same old router and you will not be offered the updated models and advantages that do reach new customers, a bitter reward for your loyalty. forced towards the company. But let’s see some examples of routers that we have right now in the houses:
Livebox Evolution (Orange)
Being without Internet due to a problem on the telephone line is not usual, but it does happen more frequently in rural areas, making life difficult for both domestic and professional users. For this reason, in 2017 Orange launched its Livebox Evolution , a hybrid router that combines ADSL connectivity with the 4G wireless typical of mobile telephony.
The idea is that the user is always connected by the fixed ADSL connection and when this totally or partially fails, it will automatically switch to 4G . In its 257 x 51 x 161 mm we find 4 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 LAN ports , 2 FXS RJ11 ports for telephony and a 900 mA USB 2.0 port.
It is compatible with ADSL2 + and 3G / 4G connectivity, supporting the Orange TV television service and having DLNA and UPnP capabilities. Regarding WiFi connectivity, it offers dual band with up to 300 Mbps in 2.4 GHz under 2 × 2 MIMO and another 1,300 Mbps in 5 GHz with AC WiFi and 3 × 3 MIMO, being a recommended model if we live in places where the ADSL connection is frequently cut off or if we want to directly choose to connect via 3G / 4G. It is, therefore, a powerful router with decent wireless connectivity to squeeze basic ADSL and even 4G connections, being one of the most powerful provided by operators outside the fiber optic market.
Sercomm H500-s (Vodafone-ONO)
Vodafone bet a couple of years ago on a new router model that would offer service to both its ONO fiber and ADSL customers . The chosen one was the Sercomm H500-s model , with a rectangular shape designed to be placed vertically and that has a port for direct connection of the telephone line or xDSL.
In addition to two ports for telephony, we can find three Gigabit Ethernet LANs at the back , with which we lose one compared to the usual 4 of the rest of routers, having another additional Gigabit for the WAN , that is, to connect to the ONT of the fiber optic or to a cable modem and also has a USB 2.0 port on the side of the computer for memory and network printers.
The CPU chosen to govern the team is a Broadcom BCM63167 at 400 MHz with two cores and accompanied by 128 MB of RAM. It offers 2.4 and 5 GHz dual-band connectivity and support for WiFi Beamforming technology that focuses the energy beam to improve wireless signal coverage. It is enough to manage the basic Internet access of one or two clients , but it can fall a bit short if we ask for several data streams from multiple users at the same time.
New Livebox (Orange)
At the end of 2012, Orange was betting on an original high-performance router for its ADSL clients, the New Livebox , a successor to a somewhat less powerful previous model known as Livebox 2.0. With a Lantiq psb 80920 500 MHz CPU and 128 MB RAM , it supports ADSL2 + connections and comes with a MIMO 2T2R antenna configuration for wireless connectivity that allows you to establish WiFi N links of up to 300 Mbps over the bandwidth. 2.4 GHz, but it does not have support for 5 GHz or WiFi AC , something already essential today.
It has its own button to turn the WiFi network on and off, another for the pairing of WPS connections and two high-capacity USB 2.0 ports with a total current close to 1 amp to connect without problems external 2.5-inch hard drives that do not use extra power supply.
At the rear we find 2 FXS ports to connect conventional telephone terminals, the port for the ADSL line and 4 Fast-Ethernet 10/100 Mbps ports and another Gigabit-Ethernet 1,000 Mbps. Supports up to 3 phones connected simultaneously , 2 conventional and one for HD calls, it is compatible with DLNA and allows 3G connectivity through an external modem connected by USB. It is a suitable router for basic ADSL connections but given its wireless limitations and the absence of WiFi in 5 GHz it has fallen short if we want to transmit data in the local network at high speed.
Comtrend CT-5365 (Movistar)
One of the “star” routers that Movistar distributed with ease in recent years was the Comtrend CT-5365 . It is an ADSL2 + wireless multiport device that was customized with the Telefónica brand, including as standard everything necessary to start browsing if we have one of its lines.
It is a somewhat old model that was distributed especially in the 2010-2012 period, but it is widely installed in many homes with ADSL connections of 10 Mbps or lower , although it has clearly become obsolete in terms of performance, as we can. see below. Based on the Broadcom BCM6348 b0 SOC, the Comtrend CT-5365 has a 240 MHz BMIPS3300 CPU, a meager 16 MB of RAM, another 4 MB of Flash memory for upgrades and a single steerable antenna to establish wireless communications in a single 2.4 GHz band .
On the back we find an RJ-11 port for the ADSL line, four RJ-45 for the 10/100 BaseT LAN connection, a button for WPS connections, another to restart the equipment and a general power switch. Regarding the wireless section, it is compatible with WiFi networks that comply with the 802.11g standard (it is also backward compatible with 802.11b networks) supporting a maximum of 54 Mbps , so it does not support either WiFi N or AC or 5GHz connections , resulting in a poor wireless connection insufficient to view videos fluently.
It is very stable if we are one or two users at home with a basic ADSL connection, but not if we want to stream HD content over WiFi and even not over a wired network, since sometimes it gets stuck with the most demanding Full HD content (with 720p videos are usually not a problem). The solution? Call to be updated to a more modern one that has at least WiFi N.
Comtrend CT-5374 (Jazztel)
Also renamed VR-3025U, it is the wireless router widely offered by Jazztel for its 30 Mbps VDSL2 and ADSL2 + connections . It has support for Annex M, so that we can get a few more megabytes of upload if used with this technology or configure it to improve the downstream channel and latency, according to our needs.
It is compatible with connections of up to 100 Mbps in download and 60 Mbps in upload in the event that the VDSL2 network is capable of offering them (which is not the case in Spain) and 24 Mbps in download with 1.2 Mbps in upload for ADSL2 + connections. It has 4 Ethernet ports of 100Mbps, WiFi with double antenna and support for 802.11 b / g / n with a speed of up to 300Mbps over 2.4 GHz, not supporting links in 5 GHz or WiFi AC, so it is clearly obsolete in this aspect.
It also has a USB 1.1 port that, given its low transfer speed, limits its use to printers and network peripherals without extensive bandwidth requirements. It supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, as well as DNS caching and basic QoS. It is, therefore, a suitable router for the connections contracted by the user that could perhaps give something more of itself in the wireless network but that is not as short as other models of the competition.
Huawei HG556 (Vodafone)
If you are Vodafone customers, you probably have or have had, from 2012, one of the operator’s most “popular” ADSL2 + routers, the Huawei HG556, capable of creating WiFi N networks of up to 300 Mbps and which stood out at the time for the possibility to connect a 3G or higher modem to support coverage in the event of a drop in the wired network.
It has a Broadcom BCM6358SKFBG CPU with a speed of 300MHz and 64 MB of RAM that falls a bit short when it comes to managing multiple network connections through its 4 Fast Ethernet ports at 100 Mbps. , Especially if we are several users at home asking you for streaming videos with HD resolutions.
It has 3 USB 2.0 ports , one of them reserved for the 3G modem, two connectors for the operator’s phones, and it is compatible with FTP, Samba and DLNA to stream content to televisions and multimedia equipment. Again we are faced with a sufficient model for the contracted ADSL connections but that perhaps could give something more of itself in the local network if it incorporated better Ethernet ports and dual-band WiFi.
Features Summary
As we pointed out at the beginning, the loyal (voluntarily or necessarily) xDSL clients are the great forgotten by the operators . The routers that many of us have installed at home have become clearly obsolete in terms of wireless connectivity, wired and functionalities. Some also use coaxial cable.
Although those that are being installed right now are much better than those of a few years ago, old customers usually do not have access to them as they do have new registrations, except for the threat of cancellation or breakdown, something that they should take into account ISPs since it is not the ideal formula to retain customers.
With fiber cable companies and operators, the situation seems to have improved a lot . The increases in the speeds that the networks are able to provide are causing ISPs to renew many of the routers that they delivered years ago, with which the park is rejuvenating little by little.
The new models with AC WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet ports that we have discussed are quite good and are theoretically at the height of the mid-range of the free market. However, some advanced traffic management technologies are missing and perhaps tri-band wireless networks that do incorporate the high-end routers of the most popular brands (with prices of more than 150 euros, of course).
Model
Operator
Internet connection technology
Red WiFi
Wired Network
Others
Sercomm H500-s
Vodafone
ADSL2 + and fiber
WiFi N in 2.4 GHz up to 300 Mbps and AC in 5 GHz
3 Gigabit-Ethernet ports and another Gigabit WAN.
Two ports for IP telephony, USB 2.0 port for network sharing.
Livebox Evolution
Orange
ADSL2 + y 4G
WiFi N in 2.4 GHz up to 300 Mbps and AC in 5 GHz up to 1,300 Mbps
4 puertos Gigabit-Ethernet.
Two ports for IP telephony, USB 2.0 port up to 900 mA.
New Livebox
Orange
ADSL2 +
WiFi N up to 300 Mbps in MIMO 2T2R configuration
4 10/100 Mbps Fast-Ethernet ports. And another 1,000 Mbps Gigabit-Ethernet.
two USB 2.0 ports, 2 FXS ports, DLNA, optional 3G connectivity
Comtrend CT-5365
Movistar
ADSL2 +
WiFi G up to 54 Mbps. With a single antenna
4 puertos Fast-Ethernet 10/100 Mbps.
One RJ-11 port, good stability for connections of 10 Mbps or less.
Comtrend CT-5374
Jazztel
VDSL2 and ADSL2 +
WiFi N up to 300 Mbps.
4 puertos Fast-Ethernet de 10/100Mbps.
One USB 1.1 port for printers
Huawei HG556
Vodafone
ADSL2 +
WiFi N up to 300 Mbps.
4 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports.
3 USB 2.0 ports, FTP, Samba and DLNA
Home Gateway Unit
Movistar
Optical fiber
WiFi dual band N and AC up to 1.93Gbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
WPS 2.0 technology, integrates ONT, router and videobridge, FXS port for VoiP
LiveBox Fibra
Orange
Optical fiber
WiFi dual band N 300 Mbps and AC up to 1,700 Mbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
Two RJ11 ports for VoIP telephony and another 1A USB 2.0
LiveBox +
Jazztel (Orange)
Optical fiber
WiFi dual band N 300 Mbps and AC up to 1,700 Mbps.
3 Gigabit Ethernet ports and another Gigabit WAN
Two RJ11 ports for VoIP telephony and another 1A USB 2.0
Comtrend C5813
Movistar
Optical fiber
WiFi N up to 300 Mbps.
One Giga Ethernet WAN port and another 4 gigabit ports for the LAN
Two steerable antennas with SMA connectors
Comtrend VG-8050
Movistar
Optical fiber
WiFi N up to 300 Mbps.
One Giga Ethernet WAN port and another 4 gigabit ports for the LAN
Two 3dBi steerable antennas
ZTE F680
Jazztel, MÁSMÓVIL, Pepephone, Yoigo
Optical fiber
Dual band 450 + 1,300 Mbps AC WiFi.
One Giga Ethernet WAN port and another 4 gigabit ports for the LAN
Two RJ-11 jack phone jacks and two USB 2.0 ports
Livebox Next
Orange
Fiber optic and ADSL2 +
Dual band WiFi AC 300 + 1,300 Mbps.
One Giga Ethernet WAN port and another 4 gigabit ports for the LAN
256 MB RAM, two RJ-11 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, DECT compatible
Compal CG7486E
IT
Cable coaxial
Dual band AC WiFi up to 1,300 Mbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
One port for VoIP and another USB 2.0
Technicolor TC7210
Telecable
Cable coaxial
Dual band AC WiFi up to 1,300 Mbps + 300 Mbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
Two telephone jacks with RJ-11 plug, one USB 2.0 input
Sagemcom Fast5655 v2 AC
MÁSMÓVIL, Pepephone, Yoigo
optical fiber
Dual band AC WiFi up to 1,300 Mbps + 300 Mbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
Two telephone jacks with RJ-11 plug, USB 2.0, SAMBA, FTP and DLNA
Technicolor CGA2121
Euskaltel
cable coaxial
Dual band AC WiFi up to 1,300 Mbps + 300 Mbps.
4 puertos Gigabit Ethernet
Docsis 3.0, two telephone jacks with RJ-22 plug, USB 2.0
If you have bought a new smart TV from Philips and switch it on at home, it is equipped with pre-installed picture settings. However, these are not always satisfactory because they can display incorrect colors or annoying bars. Your own viewing pleasure can then clearly suffer as a result. However, the settings can be easily adjusted to suit your needs.
Select picture mode
Manual image settings
image color
image contrasts
brightness
sharpness
Adjust picture settings
1
In order to be able to adjust the picture settings on your smart TV, you first go to the short menu. To do this, click on the white gear wheel in the top right-hand corner of your Philips remote control.
2
After that, go to “Frequent Settings” and then on to “Picture Settings”. Here you have a number of options. From image color to contrast, everything is included here and can be customized as you wish.
Select picture mode
Do you not dare to adjust the picture settings manually or is it too much work for you? Then you can easily access preset modes. Depending on whether you are watching a film or sports, you can also adjust the picture mode without much effort.
Personal
In the settings of your Philips Smart TV you can choose from different areas. Here there is the “Personal” option, where certain settings are already pre-installed after you have bought your television set. When you first open your settings, this is where your favorite customizations will be saved.
lively
There is also a “Vivid” option, which is ideal for daylight viewing. The picture here is particularly colourful, strong and bright. This setting is often used in shops because it makes the TV screen look particularly attractive. In your own four walls, however, this setting can give a very artificial and exaggerated impression, since the picture sharpness and saturation are much too strong for everyday television.
Naturally
The “Natural” option reproduces particularly smooth image movements. The movement jerking in TV films is significantly minimized here and the TV picture looks particularly natural.
default
If the “Standard” option is in your picture settings, then this is always already set up as the factory default. Here you are offered a good mediocrity of all settings, which is particularly energy-efficient and does not appear too conspicuous as with the other settings.
Home theater and filmmaker fashion
You want pictures like on the cinema screen? Then you set up the “Movie” picture setting, which is ideal for playing movies with the original studio effect. This gives you a pleasant home cinema feeling with your Philips Smart TV.
The latest TV models from Philips also have a Filmmaker mode. You can choose this setting to watch films without artificial post-processing. However, this can lead to the picture appearing very dark, which is why it is advisable to watch the film in a darkened room.
game mode
If you primarily use your TV for gaming, then the Game option is for you. Here you get the perfect picture for all kinds of games. However, this picture setting is only available in HDMI video applications and the Philips streaming video app. With HDMI 2.1, your Philips TV will automatically switch to low latency (delay) mode.
PC mode
You can use the “Monitor” option to display computer applications. The original video is shown here with minimal processing. This setting is also only available if the video signal is provided by the HDMI source for the PC application.
Calman color calibration
If you are experts in this field, then Calman color calibration is also an option for you. Here you get a highly precise and professional color display of your television picture. With this software you can set the exact color nuances and a precise contrast ratio.
Dolby Vision
If your TV has Dolby Vision, your picture can be displayed even more dynamically. The difference between light and dark areas becomes much more visible. Depending on the time of day, this can be particularly useful.
Manual image settings
You have numerous options when it comes to the picture settings on your Philips TV. Here you set up the settings so that they fit exactly to your viewing habits. These include picture color, picture contrast, picture sharpness and brightness of your television set. In the further course we will show you what is decisive.
image color
You can adjust the picture color of your smart TV under the settings. You press the bar up or down with the slider on your remote control to change the color intensity of the television screen. Here you have the choice from minimum to maximum.
The color intensity setting ranges from black and white to the strongest color saturation at 100. However, if the color is set too high, the image will appear too radiated, which is why the value should level off on the scale from 50 to 80 to avoid the to achieve the best broadcasting on television. Here you can distinguish between three levels: “Little color”, “Medium” and “A lot of color”.
image contrasts
You can adjust the picture contrast of your Philips television set between “More contrast” and “Medium”. The different contrast values regulate the brightness and darkness on your television screen. You can recognize and distinguish between light and dark areas all the more.
brightness
You can also adjust the brightness according to your preference. For example, if you’re watching a movie during the day and there are a lot of dark scenes in it, it helps to minimize the brightness. Here you can regulate from normal to exceptionally bright.
sharpness
The sharpness of your TV picture is crucial if you want to see very clear outlines and depths. Adjust this setting to enjoy the detailed view of your movie or game on the Smart TV.
In the linked article, we tell you everything you need to consider when buying a Smart TV. If you want to save when buying a new TV, you will find many offers in our article on TV deals.
The best midfield players in FIFA 21 for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM and RM will be particularly interesting if you are more advanced in FIFA 21 career mode or Ultimate Team (FUT) and have more money to spend. Well-known greats such as Thomas Müller Kevin De Bruyne, Neymar Jr, Toni Kroos, N’Golo Kante, Joshua Kimmich or Jadon Sancho are currently among the world’s best players in midfield and cost millions, but they also have absolute highs. In the following, we introduce you to the 25 best midfielders in FIFA 21 worldwide that you can bring to your team. We update the page regularly so that you always stay up to date.
FIFA 21: The 25 best players in midfield for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM, RM Contents:
Are you still looking for professionals for other positions? Here you will find FIFA 21: The 25 best players in the storm (ST, LF, RF) and FIFA 21: The best players for defense and goalkeeper (IV, LV, RW, TW).
FIFA 21: Best Players ZM – The top 25 central midfielders
Central midfielders represent the most important interface between defense and attack in many line-up systems. Their area of responsibility includes capturing the ball from the opponent and getting the attacking game rolling, for which they have to coordinate with the defenders, other midfielders and strikers. Midfielders cover a lot of distance and therefore have to be extremely strong. A good overview of the game, tackling strength and a good passing game are also important in order to be able to react to any situation. Below you will find the 25 best players for the central midfield (ZM) in FIFA 21.
Update January 19, 2021: Since our last update, a lot has changed for the best central midfielders in the world. Kai Havertz has now entered 22nd place and pushes Julian Brandt (previously 25) at the bottom of the list. Furthermore, Bruno Fernandes improved from 5th place to 3rd place, Luka Modric climbed from 7th place to 5th place and Sergio Busquets slipped from 6th to 9th.
If you are not looking for the best players, but rather young talents for the central midfield, take a look at FIFA 21: ZM Talente – The Top 25 in the central midfield.
Kevin De Bruyne Club: Manchester City Nationality: Belgium Position (Alternative): ZM (ZOM) Age: 29 Overall value: 91 • TEM: 76, SCH: 86, PAS: 93, DRI: 88, DEF: 64, PHY: 78 Market value (€): 127.5Mio.
N’Golo Kante Club : FC Chelsea Nationality: France Position (Alternative): ZM (ZDM) Age: 29 Overall value: 88 • TEM: 77, SCH: 66, PAS: 76, DRI: 81, DEF: 86, PHY: 82 Market value (€): 78Mio.
Bruno Fernandes
Club: Manchester United Nationality: Portugal Position (Alternative): ZM (ZOM) Age: 25 Overall value: 88 • TEM: 77, SCH: 84, PAS: 89, DRI: 85, DEF: 69, PHY: 77 Market value ( €): 121Mio.
Toni Kroos Club : Real Madrid Nationality: Germany Position (Alternative): ZM Age: 30 Overall value: 88 • TEM: 54, SCH: 81, PAS: 91, DRI: 81, DEF: 71, PHY: 68 Market value (€): 87.5Mio.
Luka Modric Club : Real Madrid Nationality: Croatia Position (Alternative): ZM Age: 34 Overall value: 87 • TEM: 73, SCH: 76, PAS: 89, DRI: 88, DEF: 71, PHY: 66 Market value (€): 36.5Mio.
Bernardo Silva Club: Manchester City Nationality: Portugal Position (Alternative): ZM (ZOM, RF) Age: 25 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 81, SCH: 77, PAS: 83, DRI: 91, DEF: 51, PHY: 67 Market value (€): 81Mio.
Marco Verratti Club: Paris Saint-Germain Nationality: Italy Position (Alternative): ZM (ZDM) Age: 27 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 64, SCH: 60, PAS: 85, DRI: 90, DEF: 79, PHY: 67 Market value (€): 72Mio.
Paul Pogba Club : Manchester United Nationality: France Position (Alternative): ZM (ZDM) Age: 27 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 73, SCH: 81, PAS: 86, DRI: 85, DEF: 64, PHY: 84 Market value ( €): 77.5Mio.
Sergio Busquets Club: FC Barcelona Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): ZM (ZDM) Age: 31 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 42, SCH: 62, PAS: 78, DRI: 79, DEF: 82, PHY: 77 Market value ( €): 47.5Mio.
Jordan Henderson Club: FC Liverpool Nationality: England Position (Alternative): ZM (ZDM) Age: 30 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 67, SCH: 74, PAS: 84, DRI: 79, DEF: 81, PHY: 82 Market value ( €): 57Mio.
David Silva (Real Sociedad) Position (Alternative): ZM (ZOM) Age: 34 Overall value: 86 (TEM: 64, SCH: 74, PAS: 88, DRI: 88, DEF: 52, PHY: 55) Market value (€) : 32Mio.
Back to the beginning of: FIFA 21: The 25 best players in midfield for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM, RM.
FIFA 21: Best Players ZOM – The Top 25 in Attacking Midfield
Players in the central offensive midfield often replace a central midfielder and are designed to be much more offensive. They are considered “playmakers” because it is their responsibility to prepare goals across the center of the field and, if necessary, to score them themselves. You move primarily in the opposing penalty area and the area in front of it, but you also have to coordinate with defensive midfielders so that there are no gaps in the chain. A good passing game, quick reactions and a very good overview are important characteristics of a defensive midfielder. Below you will find the currently 25 best players in the Central Midfield (ZOM) Talents in FIFA 21.
Update January 19, 2021: There are also some innovations for the best players in the central offensive midfield. The biggest winner is Bruno Fernandes, who moved up from 6th to 3rd place. Dusan Tadic has also improved and climbed from 25th to 23rd, while Kai Havertz slipped from 10th to 15th, Julian Brandt from 16 to 22 and Isco from 19 to 24.
Do you prefer a cheap talent instead of an expensive professional player? Then have a look here: FIFA 21: ZOM Talents – The top 25 in the attacking midfield.
Kevin De Bruyne Club: Manchester City Nationality: Belgium Position (Alternative): ZOM (ZM) Age: 29 Overall value: 91 • TEM: 76, SCH: 86, PAS: 93, DRI: 88, DEF: 64, PHY: 78 Market value (€): 127.5Mio.
Neymar Jr Club: Paris Saint-Germain Nationality: Brazil Position (Alternative): ZOM (LF) Age: 28 Overall value: 91 • TEM: 91, SCH: 85, PAS: 86, DRI: 94, DEF: 36, PHY: 59 Market value (€): 132Mio.
Bruno Fernandes Club: Manchester United Nationality: Portugal Position (Alternative): ZOM (ZM) Age: 25 Overall value: 88 • TEM: 77, SCH: 84, PAS: 89, DRI: 85, DEF: 69, PHY: 77 Market value ( €): 121Mio.
Paulo Dybala Club: Juventus Turin Nationality: Argentina Position (alternative): ZOM (MS) Age: 26 Total value: 88 • TEM: 85, SCH: 84, PAS: 84, DRI: 92, DEF: 43, PHY: 63 Market value ( €): 109 million
Jadon Sancho Club: Borussia Dortmund Nationality: England Position (alternative): ZOM (RM, MS) Age: 20 Total value: 86 • TEM: 83, SCH: 74, PAS: 81, DRI: 90, DEF: 37, PHY: 64 Market value (€): 105.5 million
Bernardo Silva Club: Manchester City Nationality: Portugal Position (Alternative): ZOM (RF, ZM) Age: 25 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 81, SCH: 77, PAS: 83, DRI: 91, DEF: 51, PHY: 67 Market value (€): 81Mio.
Thomas Müller Club: FC Bayern München Nationality: Germany Position (alternative): ZOM (RM, RF) Age: 30 Total value: 86 • TEM: 68, SCH: 82, PAS: 82, DRI: 78, DEF: 56, PHY: 71 Market value (€): 65.5million.
David Silva Club: Real Sociedad Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): ZOM (ZM) Age: 34 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 64, SCH: 74, PAS: 88, DRI: 88, DEF: 52, PHY: 55 Market value ( €): 32Mio.
Back to the beginning of: FIFA 21: The 25 best players in midfield for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM, RM.
FIFA 21: Best Players ZDM – The top 25 defensive midfield players
The job of defensive midfielders is to disrupt opposing attacks and stop them as early as possible and then initiate counterattacking. But they are also often integrated into the structure of the game when the ball has to be played forward again by the defense or goalkeeper. To do this, position yourself as a direct link between the other midfielders and your own defense. A defensive midfielder should have a high passing accuracy, overview and reaction. Below you will find the currently 25 best ZDM talents in FIFA 21.
Update January 19, 2021: There are also some changes for the 25 best players in the central defensive midfield. Above all, there are two newcomers, Frenkie de Jong and Georginio Wijnaldum, who took 10th and 15th place respectively. For the two of them, Idrissa Gueye (previously 17) and Axel Witsel (previously 18) were kicked off the list because they could not confirm their performance. Apart from that, Fernandinho improved from 20th to 16th and Sergio Busquets slipped from 5th to 7th.
The best talents for the central defensive midfield in the game are on the page: FIFA 21: ZDM Talents – The Top 25 in the defensive midfield.
Casemiro Club : Real Madrid Nationality: Brazil Position (Alternative): ZDM Age: 28 Overall value: 89 • TEM: 65, SCH: 73, PAS: 76, DRI: 72, DEF: 86, PHY: 90 Market value (€): 90 , 5Mio.
N’Golo Kante Club : FC Chelsea Nationality: France Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 29 Overall value: 88 • TEM: 77, SCH: 66, PAS: 76, DRI: 81, DEF: 86, PHY: 82 Market value (€): 78Mio.
Joshua Kimmich Club: FC Bayern Munich Nationality: Germany Position (alternative): ZDM (RV) Age: 25 Total value: 88 • TEM: 71, SCH: 73, PAS: 86, DRI: 84, DEF: 82, PHY: 79 market value (€): 103million
Fabinho Club: FC Liverpool Nationality: Brazil Position (Alternative): ZDM (IV) Age: 26 Overall value: 87 • TEM: 67, SCH: 69, PAS: 79, DRI: 77, DEF: 86, PHY: 83 Market value (€ ): 88.5Mio.
Marco Verratti Club: Paris Saint-Germain Nationality: Italy Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 27 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 64, SCH: 60, PAS: 85, DRI: 90, DEF: 79, PHY: 67 Market value (€): 72Mio.
Paul Pogba Club : Manchester United Nationality: France Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 27 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 73, SCH: 81, PAS: 86, DRI: 85, DEF: 64, PHY: 84 Market value ( €): 77.5Mio.
Sergio Busquets Club: FC Barcelona Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 31 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 42, SCH: 62, PAS: 78, DRI: 79, DEF: 82, PHY: 77 Market value ( €): 47.5Mio.
Jordan Henderson Club: FC Liverpool Nationality: England Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 30 Overall value: 86 • TEM: 67, SCH: 74, PAS: 84, DRI: 79, DEF: 81, PHY: 82 Market value ( €): 57Mio.
Rodri Club : Manchester City Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 24 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 65, SCH: 68, PAS: 77, DRI: 77, DEF: 82, PHY: 79 Market value (€ ): 66.5Mio.
Frenkie de Jong Club: FC Barcelona Nationality: Netherlands Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 23 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 80, SCH: 64, PAS: 84, DRI: 87, DEF: 76, PHY: 77 Market value (€): 81Mio.
Allan (FC Everton) Position (Alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 29 Overall value: 83 (TEM: 73, SCH: 71, PAS: 77, DRI: 82, DEF: 83, PHY: 82) Market value (€): 35.5Mio.
Charles Aranguiz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Position (alternative): ZDM (ZM) Age: 31 Total value: 83 (TEM: 60, SCH: 72, PAS: 82, DRI: 81, DEF: 78, PHY: 73) Market value (€ ): 25.5 million
Back to the beginning of: FIFA 21: The 25 best players in midfield for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM, RM.
FIFA 21: Best LM Players – Top 25 left winger midfielders
The primary task of the left centerfielder is to prepare the goal, but unlike the wingers, they also play a small role in defense: They are supposed to disrupt the opposing game early on and win the ball back when it is played over the flank. As the name suggests, players in the left midfield only act on the left flank, but over almost the entire length. Accordingly, they have to be very persistent and strong, but should also have good shooting precision in order to be able to play flanks and passes in a targeted manner. Below you will find the currently 25 best players for left midfield (LM) in FIFA 21.
Update January 19, 2021: Even the best players in left midfield have changed a lot since our last update. Robin Gosens improved from 22nd to 10th, Yannick Carrasco climbed from 23rd to 14th and Alex Sandro (previously 7th) and Raphael Guerreiro (previously 8th) swapped places. Saul slipped from 9th place to 13th place, Douglas Costa from 10th place to 18th and Filip Kostic from 14th to 22. Finally there is also a newcomer with Lucas Moura. He finished 23rd. In addition, Reguilon (previously 19) could not stay in the top 25.
We show you the best young talents for left midfield on the page: FIFA 21: LM Talents – The top 25 in left midfield
Heung Son Club: Tottenham Hotspur Nationality: Korea Position (Alternative): LM (MS, LF) Age: 27 Overall value: 89 • TEM: 88, SCH: 88, PAS: 81, DRI: 88, DEF: 43, PHY: 70 Market value (€): 110Mio.
Marcus Rashford Club : Manchester United Nationality: England Position (Alternative): LM (ST) Age: 22 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 91, SCH: 84, PAS: 79, DRI: 85, DEF: 43, PHY: 78 Market value ( €): 86.5Mio.
Leroy Sane Club: FC Bayern München Nationality: Germany Position (alternative): LM Age: 24 Total value: 85 • TEM: 91, SCH: 81, PAS: 79, DRI: 86, DEF: 38, PHY: 67 market value (€) : 73.5million
Kingsley Coman Club: FC Bayern Munich Nationality: France Position (Alternative): LM (RM, LF) Age: 24 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 94, SCH: 76, PAS: 79, DRI: 88, DEF: 30, PHY: 61 Market value (€): 73.5Mio.
Cooking Club: Atlético Madrid Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): LM (ZM, RM) Age: 28 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 67, SCH: 75, PAS: 85, DRI: 81, DEF: 78, PHY: 80 Market value (€): 54Mio.
Ivan Perisic (Inter Milan) Position (Alternative): LM (LF) Age: 31 Overall value: 82 (TEM: 79, SCH: 81, PAS: 78, DRI: 78, DEF: 62, PHY: 76) Market value (€) : 25Mio.
Back to the beginning of: FIFA 21: The 25 best players in midfield for ZM, ZOM, ZDM, LM, RM.
FIFA 21: Best Players RM – The top 25 in the right midfield
Like the left midfield player, the player in the right midfield takes care of goal preparation, play setup and ball recovery over the entire outer lane on the right side of the field. A high endurance as well as running strength, shooting precision and good passing play are the most important characteristics of a midfield player. Below you will find the currently 25 best players in right midfield (RM) in FIFA 21.
Update January 19, 2021: The top 25 players remain in the right midfield and here too there have been quite a few changes since the last update. There are four newcomers: Gareth Bale takes 19th place, Anderson Talisca rises to 22nd and Lucas Moura and Mario Fernandes grabbed places 24 and 25. They were thrown out by Ronaldo Cabrais (previously 13), Thorgan Hazard (previously 19), Nicolas Pepe (previously 21) and Karim Bellarabi (previously 25). Apart from that, Jose Callejon climbed from 10th to 18th, Marcos Llorente climbed from 20th to 12th and Kai Havertz slipped slightly from 4th to 7th.
If you are looking for the best talent for the right side, you will find it here: FIFA 21: RM Talents – The top 25 in the right midfield
Jadon Sancho Club: Borussia Dortmund Nationality: England Position (alternative): RM (MS ZOM) Age: 20 Total value: 86 • TEM: 83, SCH: 74, PAS: 81, DRI: 90, DEF: 37, PHY: 64 market value (€): 105.5 million
Serge Gnabry Club: FC Bayern Munich Nationality: Germany Position (alternative): RM (LM RF) Age: 24 Total: 86 • TEM: 83, SCH: 85, PAS: 80, DRI: 86, DEF: 43, PHY: 70 Market value (€): 88 million
Thomas Müller Club: FC Bayern Munich Nationality: Germany Position (alternative): RM (ZOM RF) Age: 30 Total score: 86 • TEM: 68, SCH: 82, PAS: 82, DRI: 78, DEF: 56, PHY: 71 Market value (€): 65.5 million
Kingsley Coman Club: FC Bayern Munich Nationality: France Position (Alternative): RM (LM LF) Age: 24 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 94, SCH: 76, PAS: 79, DRI: 88, DEF: 30, PHY: 61 Market value (€): 73.5Mio.
Riyad Mahrez Club : Manchester City Nationality: Algeria Position (Alternative): RM (RF) Age: 29 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 83, SCH: 78, PAS: 80, DRI: 89, DEF: 38, PHY: 59 Market value ( €): 3Mio.
Cooking Club: Atlético Madrid Nationality: Spain Position (Alternative): RM (ZM LM) Age: 28 Overall value: 85 • TEM: 67, SCH: 75, PAS: 85, DRI: 81, DEF: 78, PHY: 80 Market value ( €): 54Mio.
Kai Havertz Club : FC Chelsea Nationality: Germany Position (Alternative): RM (ZOM ZM) Age: 21 Overall value: 84 • TEM: 84, SCH: 80, PAS: 79, DRI: 85, DEF: 45, PHY: 67 Market value (€): 94.5Mio.
Roboquest, a fast-paced roguelite first-person shooter developed by RyseUp Studios, has been receiving major attention since its full release on November 7, 2023. Fans have been eating it up RoboquestThe game’s fast-paced gameplay and immersive storytelling, while its modern multiplayer capabilities, have garnered particular excitement.
As fans of cooperative gaming eagerly await the opportunity to team up with friends in this wicked first-person shooter, one burning question persists: Does Roboquest offer split-screen co-op? In this article, we’ll look at Roboquest’s multiplayer capabilities to find out whether or not the game offers the much-loved split-screen experience.
Does Roboquest offer split-screen co-op?
Cooperative gaming has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many players seeking shared experiences beyond traditional online multiplayer. Split-screen co-op, in particular, has become a sought-after feature in video games, allowing friends to enjoy the game together in the same physical space on a single screen.
This first-person shooter’s mix of high-octane action, procedurally generated levels, and dynamic art style has piqued the interest of players looking for a challenging yet enjoyable cooperative experience , but does Roboquest offer split-screen co-op? Unfortunately, Roboquest has no local cooperative capabilities, meaning it cannot be played by 2 players via split-screen.
Roboquest do it happens to offer 2 player co-op but not locally; you’ll just need to make sure you have a reliable internet connection to be able to play Roboquest with your friend.
Related: Is Roboquest available on Xbox GamePass?
Is Roboquest cross-platform?
Roboquest may not have split-screen co-op, but he do have cross-platform capabilities.
Roboquest takes cooperative gaming to the next level by delivering a seamless cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox One, Xbox Series, Xbox Series S, Xbox Cloud GamingAnd Microsoft Windows.
It means that Players can team up with their friends and other Roboquest players at any time, regardless of the gaming platform chosen. Whether you play on PC or console, Roboquest’s cross-platform play creates an inclusive and interconnected gaming community within the franchise!
At the end of January, O2 is launching a new campaign that has two effects. On the one hand, there is a discount on the combination advantage, and on the other hand, the prices for individual contracts are temporarily reduced. The information!
The starting signal for the new O2 campaign is January 18, 2024. The network operator plans to advertise its tariffs across media and is improving the so-called combination advantage for this purpose. The latter financially benefits customers who have more than one contract with O2. As part of the campaign, new customers get a whopping 50 percent discount on their first contract. The second contract is also 50 percent cheaper thanks to the combination advantage if it is a mobile phone tariff. If your second O2 contract is a landline connection, you will get a 5 euro discount. The bonuses apply as long as the concluded tariffs exist at the same time, explains O2.
Calculation examples: When combining two “O2 Mobile M” tariffs (25 gigabytes, all-net flat rate), costs of 29.98 euros per month or 14.99 euros per tariff are incurred. The basic fee for the M tariff is usually 32.99 euros. But since many O2 individual contracts will also be cheaper on January 18th due to promotions (specifically 3 euros), the attractive savings price results. The combination of a mobile phone (O2 Mobile M) and a landline contract (O2 Home M) adds up to just 34.98 euros in the first twelve months, then 49.98 euros. Young people under 29 get the respective Boost variant (including Connect option and double the data volume) for the price of the classic tariff.
The nine suspects in police custody for the death of Thomas, 16, killed at the Crépol ball in Drôme a week ago will be presented to the prosecution this Saturday afternoon. The profile of the main suspect is becoming clearer.
At the end of 96 hours in police custody, the nine suspects arrested for the death of Thomas, 16, a week ago at the ball in the village of Crépol in Drôme, will be brought before the Valence prosecutor’s office this Saturday afternoon. . The prosecution is preparing to open a criminal investigation.
Among the nine suspects, one young person stands out. Chaïd A. is 20 years old. He was “formally designated as the author of the fatal stabbing attack”, indicates the public prosecutor of Valence Laurent de Caigny. The young man formally denied this in police custody. The suspect, who attended a vocational high school, does not have a permanent job. He lives with his mother in an apartment in Romans-sur-Isère.
Chaïd A. was already known to the courts for petty theft. In the past, he has already been fined 250 euros for concealment of theft and a fine of 200 euros for being arrested in the street with a knife on him.
On a daily basis, Chaïd A. “hangs out at La Monnaie with a gang of around thirty young people”, explain the inhabitants of this district of Romans-sur-Isère to Figaro. “They play into the hands of the two big drug traffickers in the neighborhood. »
The main suspect did not know Thomas, the 16-year-old killed. To explain the fight, the suspects evoke a provocation. A friend of Thomas could have approached Chaïd A.’s group a week ago at the Crépol village hall, pulling her hair and calling her “chiquita” (little girl), in reference to a song “Tchikita” by rapper Jul, specifies the Parisian. In addition to Thomas’ death, the violence left 8 injured, including 2 young people aged 28 and 23 who were hospitalized in serious condition.
Minors and adults
Besides Chaïd A, the other suspects in the teenager’s murder are three minors over the age of 16 and five young adults aged 19 to 22. Some are already known to the courts. The most serious conviction concerns a 21-year-old young person sentenced to 2 years in prison for aggravated violence. The group was arrested on Tuesday in the west of Toulouse after spending the night in a hotel. He seemed to want to go to Spain.
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More than 2000 people for the funeral
Thomas’ funeral was celebrated on Friday in the Drôme in Saint-Donnat-sur-l’Herbasse. They brought together more than 2,000 people, with serious faces and in deep silence to pay their last respects to the teenager. Several relatives spoke, including his grandfather: “Thomas was a good boy, reserved, well-mannered and helpful” who “enjoyed life to the fullest”, loved “skiing, rugby and fishing”, explained the old man. But “a gang of thugs who had a knife instead of his heart took his life”, plunging the family “into indescribable sadness”. “I am impatiently awaiting the verdict of justice” but “it will never give me back my Thomas,” he declared before bursting into tears.
Tribute on the rugby fields
A final tribute will be paid to Thomas in the form of a minute of silence during the rugby matches this weekend, a sport he played within the RCRP club (Rugby club romanais péagois).
When we make a conventional voice call, we use the mobile network offered by telephone antennas. But what happens when there is no coverage and there is no signal? Can’t make voice calls? The short answer is no, but the long answer is yes, as long as we have access to a WiFi network. thanks to VoWiFi technology.
VoWiFi allows you to make calls to any mobile or landline phone without having to have coverage, just have the mobile connected to a WiFi network. It looks good, but at the moment it is not available in all carriers or in all smartphone models. It’s not exactly the same as WhatsApp or Telegram voice calls, for example. Thus, a series of doubts arise which we will resolve.
What are WiFi or VoWiFi calls
As we said before, VoWiFi calls (Voice over WiFi) they are voice calls we make through a WiFi connection instead of going through the conventional network. Although there are few places in Spain where there is no mobile coverage, this technology allows you to make calls if there is a WiFi access point, regardless of the technology (fiber , ADSL, etc.). If there is WiFi, calls can be made.
The most obvious difference with VoLTE or VoIP is that with VoLTE calls we use the 4G network (it does not consume megabytes), while VoIP calls use any internet access point. VoIP, for example, are WhatsApp or Telegram calls. Like VoLTE calls, VoWiFi calls do not consume megabytes of the tariff. It is also not necessary that the other party is connected to a WiFi network.You can receive the call if you are connected to the mobile network.
Although the call is made via WiFi, when using the service, the same restrictions as in our tariff. What does it mean? Among others, the following:
We call with our own number.
VoWiFi calls are billed at the same price as a normal call (zero euros if you have a rate with unlimited calls) and the minutes consumed are deducted from any bonuses that can be activated.
International calls are billed at the same price, as are special rate numbers.
Emergency calls can be made.
Roaming will depend on each operator.
That said, it should be noted that not all operators offer VoWiFi service in Spain, so let’s see who does it. Likewise, WiFi calling is not available on all smartphones, so we will also see which devices do.
Operators offering WiFi calls in Spain
Currently, the operators offering the VoWiFi service in Spain are Orange, Amena, Movistar and O2. Vodafone and the MásMóvil group are excluded, at least for the moment. And is this VoWiFi service is relatively new, to the point that Orange activated it last May and Movistar in September 2019. It is not a very widespread technology, in a word.
The conditions depend on each operator, so we’ll look at them separately:
Orange: VoWiFi service is included in all residential contracts free of charge. In the case of business customers, the service is available to freelancers and companies with less than five lines. It is not available for those using the Eco card or for prepaid customers. They also cannot be used outside of Spain.
Menace: The green operator shares Orange’s conditions, which means that the VoWiFi service is included free of charge in the rates. VoWiFi calls cannot be made outside of Spain.
Movistar: The service is included in the rate at no additional cost and activated for all customers under contract, but not prepaid.
O2: the service is included in the price at no additional cost. Roaming with WiFi calls follows the same rules as a traditional roaming call and the cost depends on the country to which the called number belongs.
VoWiFi compatible phones
If your carrier is listed above, it means that you have access to the WiFi calling service, but now you need to consider another thing: the smartphone model. Not all cellphones on the market are compatible with WiFi calls and each operator has different devices. Operators have compatible mobile phones listed on their websites, but the list may not be up to date. If in doubt, a simple call to customer service to request your model should resolve the issue.
By the way, even if VoWiFi calls are activated in the tariffs, they must also be enabled on the device itself. On Android, the route will depend on each smartphone and the manufacturer’s personalization layer. On iOS, it’s always the same:
Android: Settings> Connections> WiFi calls and activate the corresponding box. If you can’t find it on your mobile, use the search engine in the settings app and search for the term “WiFi calls”.
iOS: Settings> Phone> WiFi calls and check the box.
Movistar
For the moment, the latest official information from Movistar indicates that the only devices compatible with the VoWiFi service are the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 +, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 + et Samsung Galaxy Note 9. From SamaGame, we have contacted the company to see if there is a newer list and will update when we receive a response.
O2
O2 has two requirements. The first is a compatible mobile and the second is have a certain SV-VoLTE version or higher. It depends on each model in particular, but to know the SV-VoLTE version of your smartphone, just check the IMEI. Dial the code *#06# on the mobile dashboard. The IMEI (15 digits) and a one or two digit number will appear next to it. This number is the SV-VoLTE version. That said, the compatible mobiles are as follows.
Huawei
Samsung
Apple
IPhone 6s or higher is supported, but the service has not yet been activated. They are working on it, but there is no news about it.
Orange
Orange is by far the one that supports the most models. The list is long, so for a tip, try using Ctrl + F to find your model in the list. The specific devices are:
Samsung
Huawei / Honor
LG
Sony
OPPO
Xiaomi
Apple
iPhone 5S and later.
Apple Watch S3 from now on.
Wiko
Orange
Orange Dive 71 (ZTE BLADE A506)
Orange Neva 80 (ZTE V770)
Orange Rise 52 (5044P)
Orange Rise 54 (5033Y)
Menace
Amena claims on its website that the service is compatible for all iPhone models as well as all Android devices, whether purchased with Amena or on the open market.
Differences from other apps offering WiFi calling
At this point, it should be noted the main differences between VoWiFi calls and the calls we can make on WhatsApp or Telegram, to give a few examples. The main difference is that when we make VoWiFi calls, we use our mobile line. Although the connection is established via WiFi, for convenience, this is a normal call and current and we can do it on any mobile or landline phone, connected or not to a WiFi network.
When we call through a VoIP service such as WhatsApp or Telegram, the call is passed from one customer (the application that we have installed on the mobile) to another similar customer (the application that is installed on the mobile of our contact). Both people must use the same appThat is why you cannot call a mobile number from WhatsApp, but you call “a WhatsApp account”, so that we understand each other.
So, in the case of using a mobile network, these calls consume data on our tariff and they are not deducted from our monthly minute limit or our minute bonus (yes gigas bonus). With WiFi, this is not a problem, because it is a package. And now that we are on the topic of WiFi, VoIP calls from WhatsApp or Telegram that are made over WiFi do not have roaming restrictions, so they can be used to talk to people from or from abroad without fear of a bill. .
Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Black Wings Game Studio have launched the third “closed beta test”. Persona 5: The Phantom X announced. The test phase will last from January 16th to 31st in China and will be available via iOS, Android and PCs. Registration is possible here until January 12th.
This should be interesting for very few Western Persona fans so far, because “Persona 5: The Phantom X” has only been announced for China. “Persona 5: The Phantom X” is also not being developed for consoles, but for iOS, Android and PCs.
Certainly a disappointment for many console fans – but the mobile offshoot can at least impress visually. It is a free-to-play title, but as is usual for mobile games, there will be an in-game shop where items can be purchased for real money.
The title recently featured a new character that was particularly well received by fans. After all, at 44 years old, “Okyann” breaks the typical average age of her Phantom Thief comrades.
Heart Stealing Test Announcement Trailer
Images: Persona 5: The Phantom X, Perfect World Games, Black Wings Game Studio
If the image quality of your stream on DAZN suddenly deteriorates and the image appears pixelated or even blurry, there can be many reasons. Sometimes these problems are due to a bad internet connection, but there can also be problems with the player or even with the provider.
DAZN image quality: These tricks can help
Unfortunately, DAZN does not offer you the option of adjusting the picture quality of your stream so that you can enjoy a perfectly sharp and good picture again. However, you can try a few tricks to fix the (possible) causes of the problem mentioned above.
If you are watching DAZN via a mobile hotspot, you should switch to your home WLAN if possible. Mobile hotspots are often used by several users, which can affect the transmission rate and thus the streaming quality of individual users.
Another option would be to close and reopen DAZN again. In some cases, this alone can help solve the problem. Or you switch to another device to watch DAZN on it.
Sometimes poor transmission quality can be traced back to the provider, for example when too many users want to access the DAZN program at the same time, for example in the case of particularly exciting Champions League games. In such situations, there isn’t much you can do except accept the poor quality or wait for the provider to fix the problem. In our DAZN malfunction reporter you can find out how the provider’s servers are currently doing.
More information about DAZN
We tested the streaming service DAZN for you. In separate articles we will also inform you about the costs of DAZN and the cancellation conditions at DAZN.
We have all laughed at some Bethesda game bug. Its comical results have the power to make us have a great time even when we are not playing. Characters that stretch, interrupted conversations and endless absurdities are the daily bread, but this coin has another, less entertaining side: that of the errors that can affect us negatively. Now, the company itself clarifies that Starfield has a serious flaw that can block your progress. The way to avoid it? Do missions in a different order.
As we have learned thanks to a Reddit user. The main quest Into the Unknown has a serious problem that can destroy your progress in this space RPG. After speaking with Bethesda, u/Particle_Canno brings us the company’s recommended solution, and you may need load a previous game.
Into the unknown, a Starfield mission has a big bug
And if you have accepted Towards the unknown, but you have also finished two other side quests, you may have encountered an insurmountable wall. There is a bug in the game that deletes this mission from your list if you have gone through Return to Vectera and Empty Nest.
According to Bethesda customer service, the solution at the moment is quite severe. They recommend do not, under any circumstances, any of these missions before Into the Unknown. If you fall prey to the bug, the answer they have for you is simple: you will need to go back to a past game or wait for a future patch. Be careful!
Anyone who has already spent an hour or two in the world of the new Sons of the Forest will certainly have built one or the other base. After you have built the shelter and protected it from enemies with defensive walls and traps, you can start decorating it and you can build paths out of sticks or stones, among other things. For example, you can build one of the paths with a rock path and thus beautify the base a little. If you have built a rock path and laid the stones on the ground, then sooner or later the question arises, how can you remove the stones again? Is it no longer possible to delete the rock path or do you need a special tool here?
Remove rock path from stones again?
While you can easily destroy and remove the stick path with the axe, there is still no way to remove the rock path, at least in the current version of Sons of the Forest. The laid stones cannot be picked up or removed with tools such as an ax or a shovel. The stones cannot be removed from the ground using the C key either.
The “problem” seems to have already been discovered by some players, at least if you look at the Reddit and Steam forum threads about it, so hopefully it will only be a matter of time before the developers fix this and create a way to fix it can remove and rebuild the rock path again. Until then you have to live with the wrongly placed stones. Anyone who has found a trick to remove the stone path is welcome to share their knowledge here in the comments section. As soon as there is news here, we will of course add it here.
Tip: With this wood glitch you get infinite logs in Sons of the Forest.
Square Enix today announced the release of The Last Remnant Remastered on the App Store and Google Play. Published last year The Last Remnant Remastered for PlayStation 4 and thus brought a ten-year-old classic back onto everyone’s lips. At E3 2019 in the summer, Square Enix also announced a Nintendo Switch version that was immediately available and cost 19.99 euros. The new mobile version costs 21.99 euros.
The Last Remnant was originally released in 2008 and took a place in the hearts of gamers with its exciting story, countless characters and an intricate combat system. In a world filled with “artifacts” – ancient remnants that grant their wearers mysterious powers – players can discover the secrets of Rush Sykes both at home and on the go.
You can see adjustments to the user interface in new screenshots.
A new trailer for the mobile version
via Square Enix, image material: The Last Remnant Remastered, Square Enix
Having Android on TV is becoming more and more common as Android TV is found on a wide range of TVs, also on HDMI players. This series, not always access to TNT channels, especially regional; a deficiency which is corrected with an application like TDT Channels. This app offers a large number of TV and radio channels, all suitable for Android TV.
Despite the fact that Android TV is an operating system suitable for televisions, this does not mean that all free TNT channels are seen on televisions equipped with this system. It’s possible that you want to see a channel of another autonomy, for example; or the one that does not complete the agreement with your antenna well. Additionally, players like the Xiaomi Mi Box S don’t have a TV tuner; Therefore, the only way to watch TV, at least in what we understand by this concept, is with dedicated apps. And one of those apps is DTT Channels: the app is comprehensive, works great, and is perfect for Android TV.
All TV channels in one app
With TNT channels, you can also access radio stations on your Android TV
TDT Channels is an application for Android that we have spoken about on occasion. It is developed by Marc Vila on the basis of open source software. And recently, he untied the development of the Open Source version to focus on improving the app, both for “normal” Android devices and for the Android TV version. Specifically, TDT Channels have been updated these days to offer notable improvements, specially for the television version.
As we said, and despite the fact that Android TV is for TVs, this does not imply that the operating system offers a native TV tuner since this only happens on smart TVs. Therefore, having an app that gives access to all TNT, both at state level and by communities and regions, is always a good idea. Not only that, TDT Channels also offers radio stations, is a complete multimedia combo.
Filtering channels by category and autonomous community
The operation is as expected: just search for a channel in the large list of included to be able to play it with a few clicks on your remote control. This, yes, TDT Channels is an app not found on Google Play, so its installation is a little more cumbersome than usual. You can install it on your Android TV as follows:
Since it is necessary to fight with APK files on the TV, it is recommended to use a file manager. Our recommendation is TV File Commander, download it from the store of your TV or player.
Download the latest TNT channel file from their website and upload it to your Google Drive. The best place is the root folder.
Go to the newly installed file manager on your Android TV and go to the Drive section. Sign in with your google account.
Enter Google Drive, find the file for the TNT channels and click on it: your Android TV will install it like any APK is installed on your mobile.
The use of TNT channels on Android TV is intuitive: you have the list of TV channels and the list of radios, for both of them you can move with the remote control. In addition, the application allows you save channels and stations as favorites for direct access (It is worth taking a little time). You also have the possibility of filtering the channels by category and by autonomous community: you can thus access programs that are not available in your territory.
TDT Channels does not offer pay channels since all included are freely accessible. The application collects and updates all the links with which the different TV channels broadcast on the Internet, it has no advertising and it is free.
