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23 essential Apple Watch tweaks and tricks you can’t stop trying


Despite having a device like the Apple Watch always with us, one never really knows it completely. The operating system has become more and more sophisticated, offering functions that are not always visible. With these 23 essential Apple Watch tricks and tweaks, we want to recover the most interesting in this article.

The most prominent tricks and tweaks for your Apple Watch

Use and order the Apple Watch dock

On the side of the Apple Watch we have an elongated button. If we press it once, we will “invoke” the Apple Watch dock, which will allows access to certain apps. If on the iPhone we access the Watch> Dock app, we can choose how we want this button to react:

  • Recent: it will show us the apps that we have used lately.
  • Favorites: we will see the apps that we have chosen, being able to add them there.

The latter is especially useful, because we can order the apps that we want to be always ready to open. It is advisable not to overcrowd this section of apps because the system keeps them ready for use without delay. Adding too many can cost more battery power.

Go back to the watch after using an app

While using the Apple Watch, we can open an app and then forget about it. We can configure what will happen next time we turn the wrist. Specifically, the time it will take for the clock to show itself or keep that last app open.

Organize the Control Center

The Control Center shows a certain order in its default configuration. Now we can reorder it and put it as we want, for it, just swipe at the end from the menu and press edit. We can even delete some of the ones we don’t want to appear on the list.

Remaining battery in AirPods and power saving mode

In the Control Center we can check the amount of battery that the Apple Watch has. If we click on this indicator, We will also know how much autonomy the AirPods have connected to your iPhone. And as an addition, activate the energy saving if we wish.

Force restart Apple Watch

It is not usually frequent, but if on any occasion our Apple Watch does not respond, it may be necessary to force a restart. To do this, just press and hold both the digital crown and the side button for at least 10 seconds. The white apple should appear on the screen as soon as we have achieved it.

Advance the clock time a few minutes

There are people who like to have the watch a few minutes in advance. It is also possible to do it on the Apple Watch, from the watch itself, in Settings> Clock> +0. There we can choose to advance the time between 0 and 59 minutes.

Interpret the touches of the clock to turn when using Maps

Moving around the city using Maps and the Apple Watch has a trick that few know. When approaching a left or right turn, we will notice some vibrations. Depending on your pattern, they will be for one side or the other:

  • Right turn: we will notice twelve touches in a row.
  • Left turn: you will notice six touches divided into three pairs.

Activate notifications for falls, irregular rhythm, heart rate and VO2

Apple Watch has three functions to monitor your health without doing anything. You can check if you have them activated in this way:

  • Accidental falls: go to the Watch app> SOS emergency and turn on fall detection.

  • Irregular pace and aerobic capacity: go to Notifications> Heart to activate both.
  • Heart rate: in the same section, you will see the alerts for low and high frequency below. Set it to the limits you see fit.

Mute calls, notifications and timers with your palm

One of my favorite uses is being able to silence the clock immediately with the palm of the other hand. No matter what type of alert or sound it is emitting, placing your palm will make the device shut up immediately.

Even more tricks for your Apple Watch

The number of tricks to handle the Apple Watch is enormous. With the maturing state of the platform, new functions have been added that should be known before being able to take advantage of them. And for that, below we list 14 other additional tricks for the Apple Watch:

  • On an Apple Watch Series 5 or Series 6, you can turn off the screen completely with Sleep mode or Cinema mode.
  • You can wear the watch on your right wrist and change the orientation of the clock to have the buttons on the left side. Do it from Watch> General> Orientation.
  • You can change the view of apps and show them in a list from Settings> App layout.
  • Hold two fingers on the screen for Siri to read you the time. Make sure it is not silent.

  • In apps view, press and hold to rearrange the tile and choose which apps to delete.
  • In Settings> Siri, turn on lift to talk. So you can activate the assistant without having to say “Hey Siri” or press the digital crown.
  • The sun dial allows you to move the hands with the digital crown. In doing so, we will see the different states that the sun passes through during the day.
  • Use the Apple Watch camera app to focus photos with your iPhone. Perfect for supporting it or using a tripod.
  • When you are playing music on iPhone, you can control it from the Apple Watch. On the clock, above you will see a white balloon with a red triangle. Press it to access its controls.
  • Unlock your Mac simply by wearing the Apple Watch on your wrist. Do it in System Preferences> Security and activate the option with your watch.
  • You can also use it to authenticate your password on your Mac. For example, to view Safari passwords, just double-click the side button when prompted.
  • You can send your personalized dials to other contacts if you hold down the dial and press the corresponding button.
  • If you want to prevent your iPhone from ringing with each call, put it on silence and manage them from the clock.
  • You can run certain shortcuts from the app on the watch. Perfect to use the one notify your contacts that you will be late.

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Android Auto sounds bad: four tricks to improve the sound quality between your phone and the car


If when you go on a trip you always play your favorite music or podcasts on your Android Auto to liven up the journey and you are not satisfied with the sound quality, or even you do not hear the calls or the assistant’s instructions well, we have good and bad news for you: the bad news is that Google’s infotainment system does not have a tool to improve the audio, but Yes, there are effective solutions so that you can hear Android Auto and the sound that comes from there better..

Android Auto sounds bad. If we analyze in depth the reason for low quality sound or that it does not meet our expectations with the Google infotainment system, we will see that the critical points (leaving aside, of course, the sound system in your car with its respective limitations or possible problems) are in the connection between mobile phone and car, the sound quality of the file or the source configuration, in this case, our Android phone.

Thus, if the mobile phone and the console are connected via Bluetooth, then we face challenges such as interference or compression inherent to the technology to optimize transmission and energy consumption. Likewise, we cannot expect the same quality from a track with high-resolution sound as from a lightweight file that we have downloaded in. Finally, parameters such as volume, balance, equalization or even the sound mode configured in the application from which we play on the mobile affect the final result through the car.

I want to improve my sound experience with Android Auto

Of the possible causes why our sound experience with Android Auto can clearly be improved, some solutions can already be anticipated.

  • Better wired than Bluetooth. Wireless connections are exposed to problems such as drops, problems, delays, inferior data transfers… which with the cable you minimize the probability of happening or directly avoid. Transmitting with cable it is possible for the system to receive sound without loss or compression, which translates into sound with more sharpness and clarity.
  • With downloaded music there is less risk. In the same way that offline maps are insurance for areas without coverage, if you download the podcasts or albums that interest you to your mobile before starting your trip, you can choose the best quality for the process and enjoy it later. Otherwise, you are exposed to optimizing the use of mobile networks and the coverage.
  • Spend time setting up the playback app. It is worth investing some time in trying the different options offered by both players (if you have the music downloaded to the device) and streaming services that also allow it, such as Spotify or Amazon Music, for example the volume, the equalizer , sound effects, modes. So, if, for example, you use Spotify without downloading music, you can adjust the audio quality to the most ambitious (although you will use more data).

  • Beware of Dolby Atmos. Your phone may support Dolby Atmos, a technology that offers a more immersive and immersive experience. Bad news: Android Auto is not and that can result in some distortion or losses. So when you play music from your cell phone so that it plays in the car, it is better to deactivate it.

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The best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) commands. How to use the console, most useful shortcuts and ‘binds’ to squeeze out all the game’s tricks


Among so many changes and modernizations, one of the elements that we like the most about Counter-Strike 2 is the command console. An obtuse menu that has been with us since the first version and that is much more useful than it may seem. Perhaps it is difficult to use or understand for newcomers to Valve’s tactical shooter, especially because it is a missing tool in many modern releases. However, we’re here to do three things: explain why it’s so important, tell you how to use it, and help you get the most out of it during your gaming experience.

How to activate the command console in Counter-Strike 2

Here we start from the most basic, so it will not surprise us that the first step to use the command console in Counter-Strike 2 is activate it. It’s extremely simple, but just in case, let’s go over it step by step.

  1. Open the menu settingby pressing the gear at the top left of the screen
  2. Go to the game menu and activate the option on the command console that appears in the section starting settings
  3. Choose a keyboard shortcut to open the command console from the menu “interface keys” in the “keyboard and mouse” section.

The command console has been in Counter-Strike ‘all its life’.

We recommend setting the command console to a key away from those normally used during the game. Any option that meets this requirement is valid. One of the most common is the one to the left of number one. I like to have it in the letter ka.

The most useful commands you can use in Counter-Strike 2

The command console allows us to support hundreds of entries and all of them can be useful in one situation or another. However, there are some entries that we will use much more regularly than others. The objective of this section is to give you a quick knowledge of the most important commands or, at least, the ones that we have used the most during the beta and what we have from Counter-Strike 2.

Bind: It is probably the most important command of all. Allows you to create bind a keyboard shortcut to a command console function, so that it is executed when a key is pressed. We are not going to go into deeper explanations since it will have its own section.

Sv_Cheats 1: A command as important as bind that we will use to train. It can only be used in custom games and activates (legal) server mods that Valve allows us to use for training. We will delve more into this during its own section.

Voice_Scale (0-1): This command allows you to modify the volume of the video game’s voice chat. In this way, we can adjust all our companions at the same time without having to enter the options section. It is executed by writing it, leaving a space and adding a number between 0 and 1 (0.2, 0.5…). Here is an example, voice_scale 0.2.

Cl_Showfps (0/1/2/3/4/5): This command makes the game show us the frames per second at which it is playing. It is executed by typing cl_showfps 1 and disabled by replacing the number with a 0. Also try cl_showfps 2, 3, 4 or 5 to get more information about FPS.

fps_max (0-999): This command allows us to limit the frames per second of our game. For example, fps_max 144 if we want to lock the game at 144 frames. In general, fps_max 0 is recommended to be infinite unless we have stability problems.

Handling the Counter-Strike 2 commands will help us achieve the objective in each round.

Cq_netgraph (0/1): Shows the performance graph of our connection on the screen. It is executed by writing cq_netgraph 1 and is deactivated by replacing the number with a 0

Disconnect: Disconnects us from a game in progress. It is ideal so that, when we have finished a confrontation, we can abandon it without seeing all the final cinematics. Also on community servers or Deathmatch. If we use it in competitive games while they are still in dispute, we will receive penalties.

Quit: The fastest way to force quit the game safely.

Cl_righthand (0/1) – Not yet available in CS2: Will be added in a future update. Using cl_righthand 0 will make our character hold the weapon with his left hand, while number 1 will make him use it with his right.

How to take advantage of the “Bind” command in Counter-Strike 2

The bind command is one of the most useful in the video game and allows us to do real tricks. For example, set up a button that mutes voice chat. It has a logic of use, so we can learn to master it: it is configured by typing (bind + key + “action”). For example, bind t “toggle voice_modenable 1 0”). In this section, we will write the commands in square brackets so that they are easy to identify. You should not copy the brackets.

Simple Binds

Key to mute voice chat: Using the command (bind t “toggle voice_modenable 1 0”) we can configure a key to mute the voice chat. Replace the t with whatever is your favorite shortcut.

Grenade configuration: Using the command (bind z “slot7”;bind x “slot8”;bind c “slot6”;bind v “slot10”) we quickly create a keyboard shortcut for each type of grenade (z, flash; x, smoke; c , grenade; v, molotov).

Switch Hands – Not yet available in CS2: The command (bind L “toggle cl_righthand 0 1”) When entered, will allow the hand weapon to be changed at will. Utility? None, but it looks great.

The “left-handed” mode is yet to come to Counter-Strike 2 (Image via YouTube, @luckySkillFaker).

Complex Binds

Many of these binds we have to thank for community research and TotalCSGO compilation.

Increase the volume while moving stealthily: It is achieved with the following command (alias +incvol “incrementvar volume 0 2 0.5;+sprint”;alias -incvol “incrementvar volume 0 2 -0.5;-sprint”;bind SHIFT +incvol). This means that when walking without making noise by pressing ‘shift’ the volume of the game increases so that we can hear our rivals better. It is very useful

drop bomb: We must activate the command (bind B “use weapon_knife; use weapon_c4; drop; slot1”). This means we can throw the bomb in a single action instead of switching weapons to the C4 and then throwing it. You can replace “b” with any other key.

Jump and crouch: We configure it with the command (alias “+hjump” “+jump; +duck”; alias “-hjump” “-jump; -duck”; bind n “+hjump”). What we achieve with this is to have a key in which our character crouches while jumping, which allows us to reach higher areas without having to manually press “space” and “control”. It is very useful and you can replace the n with any other letter.

Jump and throw: Activated in two phases. First you must write in the console (alias “+jt” “+jump;” ; alias “+ta” “-attack; -attack2”; alias “-jt” “-jump”;). After that, (bind ALT “+jt;+ta;”). It is essential, since there are certain grenades that we must throw while jumping and this allows us to do it consistently.

Many important grenades, such as those used to enter Mirage’s A-point, require the use of a bind to function consistently.

How to take advantage of the sv_cheats 1 command in Counter-Strike 2

Practice games or community maps (when available) allow us to use commands prohibited in any other game mode. To access them we must enter (sv_cheats 1) in the command console. This will allow us to activate other keys that will facilitate training.

Noclip: Allows you to fly around the map and go through walls. For example, to see where a grenade has landed.

Sv_showimpacts(0,1,2,3): When you activate this command, the bullets will leave a red and blue mark on the wall that indicates their impact zone.

Sv_infinite_ammo (0,1): When activated with sv_infinite_ammo 1, it gives us infinite ammunition and grenades.

Sv_grenade_trajectory (0,1): Activating it with sv_grenade_trajectory 1 makes us see clearly how the grenades fall.

Sv_rethrow_last_grenade: Causes the last grenade we threw to be thrown again. It is very useful to have a ‘bind’. (bind x sv_rethrow_last_grenade).

God: Makes you immortal

kill: Makes you die

Seeing where our grenades fall allows us to learn to throw them quickly.

Round settings: Enter the combination (mp_roundtime 60; mp_buytime 60000;mp_buy_anywhere 1;mp_maxmoney 65535;mp_startmoney 65535) to have practice games in which you can buy wherever you want, with no time limit and maximum duration.

bot_add(t,ct): This command adds bots to the chosen team. We can also choose its difficulty or name. Combining all the possibilities… bot add + (to ct) + (easy, normal, hard or expert) + (name). Example, (bot_add t hard Alvaro)

bot_kill(t,ct): Eliminate all bots from a team. Example (bot_kill T)

Changelevel: Entered followed by the map code to change scenery. For example, we can use chagelevel of_inferno. Map codes are de_(name) except for office and italy cs_(name)

Restart: Restart the game

Counter-Strike 2 Initial Commands

These they are not activated in the command consoleif not on Steam.

  1. We right click on the game in our library
  2. We press the properties option
  3. In launch parameters we add the commands separated by a space
  4. We close the tab and they will have already been saved

Here you must enter two more commands that we tell you below.

To improve game performance, it is convenient to enter (-novid -high). This will eliminate the initial cinematic and will make our team give the game top priority so that we do not lose performance. You only have to do it once, it’s very simple, and it’s appreciated.

With this, we are done with the Counter-Strike 2 commands. Is there more? Of course, but they are not that useful. In any case, We will update this same page to add other interesting options that we discover as we become familiar with the particularities of this new version of Valve’s tactical shooter. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments section and we will be waiting to resolve them.

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37 Command & Conquer Remastered Collection tips and tricks to be a master strategist in CnC and Red Alert


With Command & Conquer Remastered Collection on the market since June 5, there’s a good chance you’re a regular in the Westwood Studios saga and need to rust. Or be a newcomer to those 90s RTS as well.

Anyway, here we have a series of tips and tricks for you. Maître Command & Conquer, de Tiberian Dawn et Red Alert.

Notions de base de Command & Conquer

  • The machine is very delicate in the countryside of both games, to the point of rebuilding on sites you’ve destroyed that don’t have other buildings nearby. And also in relation to the speed of construction or the way it manages its resources. Your priority should be destroy the main base building (keeping an eye on the map) to prevent him from building. With five Soviet tanks you will charge it in a blast C&C: Red alertFor example, don’t hesitate to be aggressive at a minimum.
  • First Command & Conquer the only « trick » as such, it’s old acquaintance that’s used as a cheat to counter AI tricks. Yes, the sandbag bug. If you block access to your base or any area the enemy passes through, it will be impossible for them to pass through. This way you will stay calm until you decide to sell a bag and the machine reactivates its movement. Ideal for the tough missions of The Covert Ops expansion.
  • Use the shortcut to force movement (alt + left click) to crush soldiers with heavy vehicles. Ideal with light tanks or APC (TBP), these cargo vehicles for the troops. The sound of crushing them is delicious.

  • Since we are talking about APC, a very useful tactic of the first C&C is that of load it up with various engineers to take it to the enemy base to drop these units and capture the most important buildings, from the main base to those for manufacturing or extracting resources. It must be remembered that this has been changed in Red Alert by needing the building to be destroyed to capture it, otherwise the engineers will do damage.

  • In the first C&C, if you capture a refinery while the collector continues to pour the tiberium, you will not only capture the building, but this vehicle as well.
  • The engineer can also steal some of the enemy’s money by capturing the silos, so keep that in mind as you get pasta and take it from the enemy.
  • Another important fact when capturing an enemy building is to have prepared the construction of an own barracks with another engineer on break. Or a large caliber tusk, like an obelisk, Tesla, etc. Surprise the rival from within, in short. If you play your cards right, it’s a sure win.

  • The ideal order to build a base from scratch varies depending on the mission or skirmish, but the most effective is usually (after the plant is built) a barracks then the refinery, eliminating in that time of wait for several standard infantrymen so that will explore the map.
  • Build multiple barracks or vehicle factories to speed up units. It’s not like in Age of Empires, where each factory was independent. The building you mark as the main one will be where they come out.
  • Grow your base and don’t get tied up in one place. Use the sandbag trick to get around the limitation of constructing buildings so close together or use Red Alert’s silos to do it faster. But do not overuse the refineries, it is recommended to create more collectors in the factory, especially in the second because they drop the load instantly.
  • Don’t abuse your defenses either. As much as you prefer turtle tactics in an RTS, try to take out varied infantry and different types of vehicles and put them along your base to cover all the francs. If you rely exclusively on your defenses, they can either sell you by cutting off the electricity (making them useless) or use units with a higher attack range.
  • Neither in Command & Conquer nor in Red Alert you can create waypoints to explore or from each plant, but you can use the direct shortcuts to control different groups with the keyboard (ctrl + number) or create macros on the screen to instantly access these points (ctrl + function key from F1 to F4). This will give you more versatility around the map.
  • WRET. Stick with these acronyms, as they each symbolize shortcuts for buildings (W), infantry (R), vehicles (E), and superweapons (T). Out of curiosity, this feature is due to the latest Red Alert 2 of 2000.
  • Don’t be afraid to destroy civilian churches, as they usually hide a chest of 5,000 silver. Browse the map to find gifts.

Curiosities and tactics to know

  • Selling a building is not a mystery, but … Did you know that you can also sell vehicles? You just need to put them on the repair center platform, click on the sell icon and then click on that vehicle to earn money. Ideal in later stages of the game when the initial reserves of tiberium or gold are depleted and take longer to germinate.
  • Don’t be afraid to sell buildings, at all of this. Do it. A lot. Either to collect money after unlocking the radar upgrades (in terms of infantry and vehicles) and to do without this map view at the start, for example to ensure the energy to be spent on buildings or to meet unforeseen expenses.
  • Is there a lone tree bothering you at your base? You should know that you can destroy it if you force fire (ctrl + left mouse click) with a tank, infantry with rocket launchers and the like. Each unit with an explosive attack, go for it. Be careful, they will need a few shots, so be patient.
  • You can destroy a SAM NOD (anti-aircraft slot) with a single shot from the ion cannon if it is triggered by an air unit. It goes without saying that in each GDI campaign, if you destroy all the SAMs, you will have the air attack at your disposal, frankly useful against any enemy structure because it covers a significant field of action. It will be your best ally in these missions.
  • Take advantage of GDI air superiority to craft Orcs piece by piece and have the reapers attack. Even if you carry five, you can easily load a SAM. Do not be afraid. The worst that can happen is that one or two Orcs destroy you if there are more defenses, with which you will lose money.
  • The most efficient equivalent of Red Alert is carried out by Soviet MIGs, faster and to drop all their cargo on a more direct route.
  • Distance control. For example, rocket launchers can charge a guard tower without damage. And like this case, there are many more. Don’t be afraid to experiment with each unit, because in each campaign you will be required the most in certain sections to minimize allied losses.
  • Please note that in the first Command & Conquer vehicles cannot move and fire at the same time. This has been fixed in Red Alert. In this one, the best tactic is press the X key to disperse them while continuing to attack. Brilliant!
  • If you are infantry, the X is very useful in preventing a vehicle from crashing into you. You don’t have to click the map like a maniac, so don’t worry.
  • The Mammoth tank is one of the best vehicles in the series because it repairs itself up to half of its lifespan. In addition, it has ideal air-to-surface missiles against infantry or helicopters. One trick is to turn the Mammoth on its back to force this attack by default, even if it’s unsightly like that.
  • Don’t underestimate the Humvee (Light Scout) from GDI, since its turret rotates automatically when fired, without you having to orient the vehicle in this position. The infantry is dead if you can play cat and mouse.
  • Take a good look at your combines. Personally, in the campaigns, I put a number on the first ones (8, 9 and 0) to have them more controlled, so when I double-click on this number I go directly to each one. It is also advisable to watch them in the face of mineral extraction, as sometimes they get messy. And in Red Alert you have to prioritize minerals of different colors first, which give much more paste. This will give you a much more carefree start to the game.

Other aspects to consider in this Remaster

  • At the playable level, this Collection Remastered Command & Conquer It is fairly faithful to the classics of 1995 and 1996, without as many improvements as the free OpenRA project. This does not mean that there is no news in this regard, guard position (G) one of them. Yes, for your troops to approach and attack an approaching enemy. It should be polished more, yes.

  • Something that will help you in the countryside, in case you go up, is the new quick save (ctrl + N), in addition to the 90s standard.
  • In the first C&C, there is only one invisible unit, the NOD stealth tank. They can’t detect it unless it’s too close to the turrets or right next to the enemy, so use it to your advantage. Moreover, it will not attack by default.
  • If you happen to want to stop an attack (or movement), press the S key.
  • In Red Alert, on the other hand, there are several invisible units and here the best method to detect them is the Soviets’ dogs. In addition, they can charge groups of infantry in the blink of an eye. They are extremely deadly unless you know how to use them properly. Put a pet in your life.
  • The allied spy will be very useful to know enough information about the enemy. And the thief, to steal some of his money.
  • While the war coat it was not popularized in the saga until later Tiberian sun, the allies can form one thanks to the generator DIFFERENCE. They even have a vehicle that performs the same function so that the enemy cannot see over a specific area. Playing against AI is silly for you to do …
  • The allies have another diversionary maneuver against the Soviets, these fake (fake) buildings to make the rival believe that the most important are in one game… when in fact they are in another. Now they are easily destroyed, unsurprisingly, but sometimes they can come in handy.
  • In fact, the Allies tend to be underestimated because of their fragility in the face of the Soviets’ potential, also because of the ease of the Soviets, but they are masters at cheating. Without going any further, with the miner you can charge many units in one touch if you plant the mines wisely. You can reload more mines from the service warehouse.
  • What about super weapons? The Allied Chronosphere was the forerunner of the GDI Tunnel in Generals, being able to surprise the rival at any point on the map. And to top it off, they also have Tank Tanks.
  • As for the Soviets, in addition to the nuclear bomb inherited from the NOD, the iron curtain with which we will win is coming off invulnerability for a few seconds in mechanized units or structures. Use it on a tesla coil, for example. Or in a Mammoth or Tesla tank. Madly. Without fear.

If you still have doubts, do not hesitate to contact us!

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23 Deep Stranded tips and tricks I wish I knew before playing

Stranded Deep is one of the most darned games you can throw on your face right now. Their multiple dangers and how easy it is for a game to get lost, make it a title that requires you to always keep your eyes wide open.

To help you with this task, we have created a Stranded Deep Guide in which to talk about all those tips and tricks that the game doesn’t tell you and you will need them to get to the end. I wish someone had taken my hand at first as we intend to do next.

First steps on the island

Patience, mother of science

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in Stranded Deep is wanting and believing that you can handle it all. Because no, you can’t continue exploring this sunken ship even if you have some oxygen left, you won’t be able to get home until dark, and you won’t be able to go a few more minutes without eating or drinking. . Above all, be patient and try to control any unforeseen events that may arise. It’s survival, not a race.

Save your game. And then start again

Another easy-to-forget resource. It doesn’t matter if everything seems to be under control and your next steps promise to be brief and safe. To save. Check that everything is as it should be in terms of health and mobility and insure your game in case something goes too far 20 seconds later. Better than running around here and there looking for a solution to your problem.

Secure large amounts of water

Your main objective on the initial island is to ensure a good supply of water. Create one or more water filters and place palm leaves on its base to make it work. Not only will you need it constantly to keep you hydrated, but you’ll also be glad you were proactive when you started planting your garden.

First harvest the fibers and cassava

Fibrous leaves are one of the things that worry you the most when starting out in the game and, in fact, one of the least headaches you will ever get. Cassava plants and small palm trees are replenished every one or two days, so even if you can’t find them on the island, do something else as they will appear soon. Precisely for this reason, collect as much as possible whenever they are available so that you don’t have to worry about waiting.

Aware of all that is toxic

Lilac starfish, snakes, moray eels and the cursed lionfish. They are now your greatest enemies, so keep an eye out for them and try to avoid them at all costs. Poisoning always happens at the worst time and can upset you with relative ease.

Secure Piss (not that piss)

To avoid suffering more than the number above, you will need a coconut with a bottled rope and two Pipi herbs. They are hard to find because being green they camouflage themselves quite well in the undergrowth, so whenever you have a free space with little to do, take the opportunity to look for them.

Don’t binge on coconut

Coconut is one of the best places to start. After peeling it, you can drink its water and, once empty, you can break it to eat its interior. Of course, do it in pairs and with breaks between them or you’ll end up with stomach pain and vomiting which promotes dehydration.

The king of crafts

Resources are scarce and do not reappear

You can see a lot of palm trees, stones, and other materials on your first few walks, which will undoubtedly lead to a false perception of abundance on the island. Nothing is further from reality. Anything you harvest, except plants that provide fibrous leaves, will fret when picked and never come back. This doesn’t stop you from leaving the island below the minimums, but watch out for basics like coconuts and plan well what you’ll use your gear.

You can see the content of each recipe

If a crafting recipe holds up, you can always hit the ‘examine’ button to figure out what makes up that item and get an idea of ​​where to find it. With the exception of vehicles and their parts, everything you can build is mined from materials you can collect or find on wrecks.

Create items even if they are not in your inventory

Your inventory is limited, but that doesn’t mean you have to constantly change gear. If they’re on the ground near you, they’ll be marked as being in your possession as well, so get up close to that pile of sticks nearby if you want to create something with them instead of picking them up.

Don’t give too much importance to your home

While it looks great in promotional images and videos, the use of a shelter is pretty anecdotal and will only serve to create shade and decorate. Make sure you have enough supplies before you board a building, as this can leave your inventory shaking.

Your main goal should be to create a raft

Focus your efforts on everything you need to create a face and eye raft. Sooner or later, let whatever you do focus on this step. Having an engine or sailboat that will allow you to move between islands at a higher speed and carry more equipment on the go will be essential.

Better the fishing spear than the rod

Returning to the idea of ​​economy mode, take advantage of the fishing spear to get food on the shores or your dives. Don’t waste time or materials on the rod as it is much slower and inefficient.

Go for the choice instead of the ax

Another similar case is that of the beak, which will be used both for cutting down trees and for extracting stones and mud. One tool is better than two, especially for your low inventory, so use peak force as a measure of austerity.

Better the hunting spear than the bow

As above. While it is true that the arrows in the bow are faster and it is easier to aim at the pigs running around here and there, the basic spear is more than sufficient for the purpose. Also, don’t waste the resources of the Improved Spear as its usefulness doesn’t compensate for sticking with the materials.

Attentive to the durability of your items

As in many other games, in Stranded Deep tools don’t last forever, so it’s best to pay attention to their durability before setting out on a discovery. You don’t want to run out of oxygen or a good ax before you reach your goal.

Navigate

In search of pigs and potatoes

At some point, you’ll have no choice but to leave your island, but beyond the items you’ll find in sunken ships, you won’t find any interesting news to see. Of course, focus on bringing more pigs and potatoes to your island, the better. You’re going to need it.

Don’t venture beyond the neighboring islands

The map is diamond shaped, so it will be easy for your island to be surrounded by four or five other similar islands. You can go there with the inflatable raft, but it is a slow and cumbersome process that the raft with sail or motor completely eliminates. Don’t venture too far as the return can be boring. Wait until you have a raft with a sail or motor before going any further.

A spring can be very useful

A good way to keep your rafts under control is to create a dock to drop anchor in (although it is less comfortable but it is recommended that you slide them down to shore to avoid wasting stones on an anchor). However, the main asset of the pier is to create it next to a sunken ship and take advantage of the structure to hunt sharks in a safe place.

Create something to mark where you came from on each island

Whenever you travel to an island, try to do it in a straight line, and once you hit the shore, create something like a bonfire or leaf tent to mark where you came from. Also, where have you gone if there are no more buildings on the island. It will be very helpful for you to understand which path you have taken if you are confused.

Destroy the trees on the small islands as a guide

Visualize which island you walked on and which can’t be a toothache when you’ve already had multiple stages. A good way to mark them is to make a tall structure or, easier and cheaper, to destroy all the trees on the island. So you can see from a distance whether you went there or not.

The limit of the map is marked by virtual buoys

If during one of your trips you reach some sort of virtual buoy in a straight line, turn around because you have reached the limit of the map. Don’t bother to venture further, but try to remember where that line was as it can come in handy towards the end of the adventure.

Circle virtual buoys if you can’t find the special islands

If you’ve made it this far you have a good raft or vehicle and want to tackle the last stretch, congratulations it wasn’t easy. You must now find two islands. One with an abandoned aircraft carrier and the other with an oil rig. The second will give you access to the latest missions of the game and the first to your passport for its final cutscene. To find them, follow the line of buoys around the perimeter of the map.

Source: Gadgetsnow

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My phone gets too hot with Android Auto: these are the tricks I use to keep the temperature under control

These days of infernal heat take their toll, on our health, habits and also on our devices… tell me, I have the car’s air conditioning in fits and starts. With this scenario, connecting my phone to the car to use Android Auto is an ordeal that is not the first time that it ends with the mobile slowing down and ceasing to charge. As if the connection and the activity of Android Auto were not enough, there are users of the Google infotainment system who in recent months have reported that their phone gets hot (as you can read in the Google help forums). Either way, If using Android Auto means that your mobile gets too hot as it happens to me, then I will tell you what I do to deal with high temperatures.

better cordless

Although I am a strong advocate of using Android Auto by connecting the phone with a cable mainly to have a more stable connection and because I usually make long tripswhich implies an excessive consumption of battery with the passing of the hours, which implies leaving the mobile dry, in these summer months I opt for the wireless connection.

Precisely one of the reasons for doing so is to reduce activity, since with the wireless connection the mobile does not charge. Is it a problem that the phone charges when running Android Auto? Sticking exclusively to the temperature, yes, since the charging process implies the generation of waste heat.

Without cover and in a cool and shaded place

If you are in the habit of connecting your phone to Android Auto with cable, you will have found yourself at a crossroads with the length of this: if it is too short, you will have the device near the dashboard, which implies finding a safe place for it and where it does not disturb. If it’s too long…excess cable everywhere.

If we consider the factor of temperature and sunlightBy getting rid of the cable, we have the opportunity to move it far enough away from areas potentially exposed to the sun, finding a good cool place in the shade. Of course, however you connect it, it is better to remove the cover.

If the temperature continues to rise, better without Android Auto

Even using Android Auto without cables and having the phone in a place away from the sun and moderately cool, in the long run it has ended up heating up. In that case I have the option of restrict activity and set priorities in Android AutoNo more listening to streaming music, I deactivate notifications and on occasions I have even chosen to download maps from Google Maps to reduce the download of data. The idea in the end is to minimize data transfer internet – car – telephone.

And even so, on days of extreme heat, not even these practices are going to prevent the mobile from heating up. It should be noted that a phone that overheats is dangerous: yes, it will first work slower than normal, it can freeze and even turn off, but that is still protection methods to avoid deterioration.

So if the phone keeps overheating, there is no choice but to turn off Android Autoat least for a while or until the temperature drops.


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Do AirPods give you an allergy? 4 tricks to try to avoid it


The allergies caused by the use of headphones They are not very frequent, but there are a number of representative cases that have led to more and more measures being taken to take care of their quality. However, there is no unanimity as to the factors that can cause them and it has been shown that any headset can cause these types of reactions.

Of the hundreds of options that exist for headphones, this time we will review the allergies caused by Apple AirPods and how we can prevent them.

How to prevent allergies from the use of headphones?

The first thing we must know to attack any unwanted reaction is some of the most frequent symptoms, taking into account that some of them may be experienced in parallel, or some may predominate over another. In this case and according to a list shared from SamaGame as an experience and not as a medical guide, these include:

-Swelling inside the ear.

-Itching in the ears or in the ear canal.

-Red and sensitive ears.

-Inflammation.

-Supuration and drainage from the ear.

-Discharge of transparent liquid.

-Ears with crusts, scabs and scaly.

-Clogged ears or full ears.

-Ear infection.

Clearly, none of the above items are encouraging and we can observe them from the first moment we use the headphones or a few minutes later. So, if you have ever experienced a similar sensation when using AirPods, the first question we can ask ourselves is whether we are allergic to some of its components.

Know composition materials: According to Apple, most of its headphones like AirPods, EarPods, and Beats can contain nickel, acrylates, methacrylates, plastic, silicone, stainless steel, and thermoplastic elastomer. Therefore, and in case of knowing a previous allergy to some of these components, it is advisable to do a test with a single earphone and be attentive to any of the symptoms, before using them for a longer period.

Headphone size: In addition to the material, other factors such as the wrong size of AirPods could cause some irritation or inflammation of the ear, which could lead to more painful symptoms.

Know more: How to properly clean AirPods Pro


Cleaning the AirPods: On the other hand, and although it seems obvious, many times we neglect to clean our headphones without thinking that dirt, lint, sweat, wax and other residues in contact with the AirPods, and consequently in contact with the ears, can cause these symptoms.

Finally, and if you have felt an allergy for any of these reasons, it is also important to treat the symptoms under medical supervision, since any additional factor such as objects or medications can seriously alter any symptom.

Source : Techradar

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Five tricks to take the photos of your Xiaomi phone to another level thanks to MIUI 14


One of the tasks that is done the most with a mobile (besides communicating) is taking pictures. The camera has become one of the most important elements when buying and selling a smartphone. And given its evolution, today you carry a Pro camera in your pocket on your Xiaomi, POCO or Redmi

For this reason, we wanted to compile five tricks with which you can take the captures you take with your Xiaomi phone with MIUI to another level, achieving incredible effects just by taking advantage of the software provided by the Chinese firm in its native camera application, full of of features such as** Xiaomi’s pro camera mode** and others that give you the opportunity to even take a good photo of the moon when it is fullwithout leaving a seedy overexposed circle on the screen.

The light and exposure meter, the best to activate the Pro mode in the camera of your Xiaomi

One of the tools that will help us considerably improve the capture of our photographs is the light and exposure meter provided by the native MIUI camera application. With it, we will be able to know at all times if the exposure of the different parts of our photography is correct to avoid loss of information in the light and shadow areas.

This function will act like the well-known “zebra pattern” that we find in professional cameras, represented with different lines when there are areas in our photographs with loss of informationsomething very useful in order to be able to use the professional mode of our phone without fear of exposing the capture badly.

In order to activate this function, we must follow the following steps:

  1. Access the camera app of your Xiaomi device
  2. Access the **** “Pro” mode ** of the Xiaomi camera ** that you will find in the mode dial of your application
  3. At the top right, open the menu and select “Exposure Verification“

And that’s it, once activated, if we manually change the parameters of our capture such as shutter speed, aperture or ISO, we can see how the function it starts up allowing us to easily see the areas with loss of information.

Activate and use the “Focus Peaking” of the Xiaomi camera

The next trick that we want to show you is the well-known function “Focus Peaking” that we can find in the same way in professional cameras and that we will also be able to activate and enjoy on our Xiaomi device.

This function It will help us to correctly focus the subject or area of ​​the photograph that we want to highlight, being represented with a striking red color so that its visualization is easier. Thanks to this, we can manually select the focus from the professional mode to focus on what we want without making mistakes.

To activate this function:

  1. Access the camera app of your Xiaomi device
  2. Access the “Pro” mode that you will find on the mode dial of your application
  3. At the top right, open the menu and select “Focus Peak“

Activate and use the Supermoon mode of the Xiaomi camera

Along with early devices that included a telephoto lens and high-resolution sensors, Xiaomi introduced a function called “Supermoon” in MIUI with which we can get striking photographs of the moon, adding to these different filters to achieve striking effects.

By simply activating this mode, the camera application of our mobile phone, based on artificial intelligence, it will automatically adjust itself to the ideal settings in order to capture the sharpest photo possible.

Of course, we recommend that, when taking these types of photographs, you use a tripod or a support so that the phone does not move during the capture, in order to achieve the best possible result.

In order to activate this mode, we will have to access the following settings:

  1. Access the camera app of your Xiaomi device
  2. Select the “More” section of the mode selector and click on “Super moon”

Once inside the mode, We can select different effects as silhouettes that we can add to our capture of the moonin addition to being able to even add text, a curious function that will undoubtedly help us achieve an attractive result of our shots of the moon.

Activate and use the long exposure mode of the Xiaomi camera

Another of the functions that Xiaomi includes in its camera interface and that draws directly from the world of professional photography is the long exposure mode.

This way it will help us to achieve different predefined effects related to long exposuresuch as getting the well-known “silk effect” in the water of a river or getting a starry sky at night.

As was the case with Supermoon mode, here it will also be essential to use a tripod to achieve an optimal result and avoid shaky photos. It will also be advisable to use this mode in low light conditions to achieve a more attractive result that gives an artistic touch to our photography.

In order to activate it:

1.Access the camera app of your Xiaomi device

2.Select the “More” section of the mode selector and click on “long exposure”

Once inside the mode, we can select between different effects that the application offers us, which are:

  • moving crowd
  • neon trails
  • Oil painting

  • light painting

  • Starry sky
  • star trails

Activate and use the clone mode of the Xiaomi camera

And to finish with this compilation of tricks we are going to close with one that we found especially fun and that opens up a world of possibilities at the level of creativity with our photographs. We are talking about the cloning mode with which, simply by leaving our phone in a fixed position, We can clone people so that they appear in different parts of a photo.

We have to tell you that this mode can only be used in landscape format and that, like the previous tricks, the use of a tripod is essential so that the shot has the best possible result.

In order to activate this mode:

  1. Access the camera application of your Xiaomi device
  2. Select the “More” section of the mode selector and click on “Clone”
  3. Once in this mode, you must select the “Photo” section to be able to use it in photographs