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Wave intensity2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() So then I've got power divided by area times the area that I'm absorbing and it all makes perfect sense. So if I want to know how much power I'm absorbing from the sound wave then what I'm going to do is I'm going to take the area of my ear and multiply by the intensity of the sound wave. Intensity is power per unit area, so we can see here that a sound wave coming I'm only going to get a little bit of it. So what I'm really interested in is what part of that power I'm I really absorbing, so what this is associated with is something called intensity. But I'm not hearing all 100 watts, I'm surrounding the speaker taking all the energy, right I'm only hearing part of it. Now that's measured in watts, 1 watt is 1 joule per second and of course we're all used to that from power.Īlright so that's all fine and good but let's say that I've got a sound source here and it's got a power of 100 watts alright so it's sending out these sound waves. So it's the rate of energy flow, the power change in energy over change in time. So what we really ought is ask about how much power is being carried, how much energy divided by time. But with a periodic wave we keep on getting assaulted again and again and again so it doesn't really make sense to talk about how much energy is carried because it keeps on increasing as the wave keeps on coming. So that indicates to us that energy should be proportional to the square of the amplitude of a wave. The energy of a mass in simple harmonic motion is equal to one half times spring constant times the square of the amplitude. So first off the energy carried by a wave can be considered analogous to the energy carried in simple harmonic motion. ![]() ![]() Now it's not a direct correlation so let's kind of go through this. As promised, the intensity is proportional to the square of the electric field.Let's talk about wave intensity intensity is a word that we use to describe how much energy is associated with a periodic wave. Where is the amplitude of the electric field of the plane wave. In terms of the phasor electromagnetic fields, we can write the time-average intensity as The averaging will wipe out the term oscillating at double frequency, leaving behind the DC term. Your eye and many optical detection devices can’t detect the rapidly oscillating term in the instantaneous intensity, but instead detect the intensity averaged over many cycles of oscillation (time-averaged intensity). As a reminder, optical frequencies are on the order of. You can see there’s one non-fluctuating term and one term fluctuating at twice the optical frequency. Using the cosine double-angle formula, this equals. Therefore, the instantaneous intensity will oscillate in time as. For time-harmonic propagating waves, both and will each oscillate in time as. The magnitude of the Poynting vector is the instantaneous intensity. The direction of the Poynting vector is the direction of the power flow, which for the plane waves we’ve written will be the same as the direction of propagation. If we have the electromagnetic wave fields and, we can calculate the intensity from the Poynting vector, There is some lack of uniformity in the usage of terminology in optics, but the power per area is commonly referred to as the intensity ( ). We are generally interested in the optical power per unit area of a light beam, as illustrated below:Īs you might imagine, a modest amount of optical power illuminating a very small area can cause significant damage. ![]()
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Golden ratio perfect face2/21/2023 ![]() The Golden Ratio, in mathematical terms, is a comparison of any two aspects that leads us to proportion them in the ideal way.Īlgebraically, if you have two numbers, A and B, it has to be such that (A + B) divided by A = A divided by B. Okay, okay, so what IS the Golden Ratio, exactly? On the other hand, for a woman, it might mean having low body fat and getting into jeans of a certain size without losing your curves. This basically means that the society you live in influences what you view as important for having a good body, and is generally specific to that type of society and goes beyond just symmetry.įor example, in Western society, we value 6-pack abs very highly, and for us, no “perfect” body is complete without them this is true even though, to our ancestors, having a bit of fat would have been desirable, from an evolutionary biology perspective.įinally, you have your own personal ideas about what it means to have a “perfect body.” These are usually above and beyond both evolutionary and societal ideals and pretty specific in nature.įor some guys, it might mean having a specific arm size I know that one of my goals from the first time I started training was to have 17.5″ arms. We’ve already talked about the intrinsic and symmetrical aspects, so let’s skip on to the socially created and enforced ideas about what a “perfect body” is. Societal-Specific Created and Enforced ideas.Well, the first thing is to realize that chances are, the body that YOU are working so hard for…your idea of a “perfect” body is, made up of 3 components: So, how do we use this information to help you achieve your fitness goals and get the body that YOU want? It’s a really interesting bit of science and evolutionary psychology that makes you think. (For example, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man.) Even plastic surgeons and dental surgeons use it to restructure the human face. In fact, artists and sculptors have known about the golden ratio for a long time and have used it to create sculptures and artwork of the ideal human figure. The Golden Ratio is a number that shows up all over the human body, from the length of the arms and legs compared to the torso, and it seems to define what proportions look best that is, most attractive. You see, our brains are programmed to look for symmetry and balance everywhere programmed to be attracted to it and to try to create it.Īnd so in part, what we consider a good body is really based on what we view as a body that projects certain characteristics that imply bodily symmetry…which is based on numbers like “The Golden Ratio.” We view what is attractive partially through the eyes of people looking for mates-we view these bodies as “ sexy“-because of scientifically proven NUMBERS. To summarize, we view certain physical traits as desirable in members of each sex: an X-shaped physique for men implies virility and strength an hourglass shaped body on a woman, on the other hand, implies fertility and good mothering. The answers to those questions, as I’ve discussed on the blog, are grounded in HARD SCIENCE. ![]() Why is it attractive for women to have narrow waists and healthy hips? Why do we want men to have broad shoulders? We all know what makes a body sexy (at least to us), but we don’t always think about WHY those characteristics are associated with sexiness. It’s a really interesting idea: building a sexy body. ![]()
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Contractor expenses template2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() Another way is to look at how you’re going to use the estimate. This is the definitive estimate ultimately presented to the customer. This is a contractor’s final estimate, based on all available Blueprints, plans, and material costs. This estimate is based on proposed blueprints and building specifications. Level 4 is called a Construction Document Estimate.This is a rough estimate drawn up based on the initial design. Level 3 is called a Design Development Estimate.It’s useful for construction companies to determine whether it’s worth looking closer at any given job. This estimate is made based on the schematic design. Level 2 is called a Schematic Design Estimate.A Level 1 estimate is useful for determining whether a project is feasible, but not much else. This is a preliminary “back of the napkin” calculation that’s only directionally accurate. Level 1 is called an Order of Magnitude Estimate.Each level is more accurate than the last, and provides a higher level of detail. As a result, it’s normal for the same project to have multiple estimates over its lifespan.Īccording to the American Society of Professional Estimators, there are five levels of estimate. Conversely, you may also find ways to save money or materials. As the project progresses, you may run into challenges that push the price up. The first thing to understand about a construction cost estimate is that it’s an estimate. Key Takeaways Types of Construction Cost Estimate Along the way, we’ll touch on potential pain points, as well as helpful tools like estimating software. Here, we’ll discuss the basics of construction cost estimation, as well as common methods. It can even be a useful skill for customers, since you can gain an understanding of how much you should be spending. Any savvy customer will not just ask for an estimate, but get them from several companies.įor contractors, architects, and project managers alike, it’s essential to understand how to estimate costs. ![]() Whether it’s a simple building addition or a major piece of public infrastructure, people want to know the cost before they begin. A construction cost estimate is exactly what it sounds like: an estimate of the cost of building any kind of structure. ![]()
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Chrome print selection extension2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() In fact there are several faster and better alternatives out there. Save Office 2007 Docs to PDF (Required Free Add-in)Īlso remember that Adobe isn’t the king of all things PDF.If you’re using Microsoft Office, check out these articles: If you need to edit it, there’s free tools, and now Office Web Apps allows you to do it from your browser. If you save what you need as a PDF, you can view and display it on any of your computers or mobile devices. If you need a document, try to get in the habit of not printing it out. If you want to modify the printed content could you perhaps create an extension that modifies the page being printed. Check out this clever hack to cut toner costs in half. You can use chrome.printerProvider to create a fake printer that modifies the PDF and then prints it but the user experience will be pretty poor. In most cases, the printer will stop functioning once it detects a depleted cartridge although the cartridge isn’t actually empty. The cartridges are rigged with an infrared sensor that detects when the cartridge is depleted of fluid. Toner cartridges in laser printers can be quite costly. ![]() In Google Chrome, try out the Print Friendly Extension which allows you to take out sections of a webpage, and save a page to PDF. Use Browser Extensions to Save Money On PrintingĪll browsers have plenty of extensions and add-ons that allow you to do many things, one of which is saving money when printing. Only what you highlighted will print out. Then when the Pint Properties window comes up, tick Print Selection. To avoid this, just highlight the what you want to print out, right-click and select Print or hit Ctrl + P. If you want to print out some text and maybe an image or two from a webpage, there’s no reason to print 10 pages with ads and in color – a terrible waste. Print Just the Text You Want from a Webpage Of course if you’re printing pictures you’ll probably want to leave the settings to default or better. If you do need to print in color, use your printer settings to lower the amount of ink being used by lowering the brightness levels and intensity if you can. For example, here on my Canon MP495 I set Print Quality to Fast and Grayscale Printing. If you’re printing out something with color and want to save ink, set your printer for Grayscale Printing. I I just need to see what’s on it, so printing in high quality is certainly not necessary. Type 'USER', or 'POLICY' PrinterStatus The status of the printer. In this example I am printing a contract as a PDF. This can be used by extensions to choose the printer for the user. Every printer is different and the setting for this will be in different places. Print button works for Windows, Mac and Linux & also Google Chromebooks.When you have to print out a text document, you can save a considerable amount of ink by setting it to print in Fast Draft Quality. Build for TOUCH screen and DESKTOP screens with mouse. Just click on the print friendly extension & it’s printed.įeatures of Easy one click print chrome extension: Install this from chrome web store (100% secure – We don’t store any of your personal data) How easy one click chrome print extension works: It’s a chrome print extension to boost your work speed and productivity PDFs include clickable links, and source URL so you can continue to interact. ![]() Generate PDFs for archiving, sharing, or saving. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Give us A 5 start review if you like the Print extension!!! It removes the unnecessary backgrounds and side ads so that you can print easy to read document which saves both ink & paper. Print today a web page, photo or business card with easy to use Print button. So you can easily print a page with one click. Place a print button inside your web browser. Print any type of file PDF, JPG,PNG or any image right from your browser. Easy One Click PrintPrint anything on your browser with just one click. ![]()
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Dropbox for mac syncing2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() When it’s done, you can rest assured you have a local copy of all the files in your Dropbox, meaning you don’t need to panic if you should find yourself locked out of your account. If you’ve got a lot of files and folders, the sync might take a fair while. You can see both icons in the screenshot below. Choose files you want to sync If its your first time using Insync, youll need to select the location of your Base Folder. When a folder is completely synced to your Mac, a green tick appears. Sign in with Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox Download Insync and install it. You should now see the folders in your Dropbox folder have a little blue arrow icon next to them, indicating they are being synced. Right click on the Dropbox folder and select Make available offline. You should find the Dropbox folder in the Home folder. To do this, open the Finder and from the Menu Bar at the top of the screen click Go and then Home. You can do this on an individual basis, but the easiest way to do this is to force the entire Dropbox folder to be available offline. You’re still not done! If you’ve previously been using online-only folders, you need to force them all to sync with the Mac. Choose Select All at the top and then Update to make sure all of your Dropbox folders will be synced to the Mac. Now, under Select Folders to sync to this Mac click the Select folders button. Select Dropbox folders to syncĭon’t assume that’s the job done. Now click the Sync tab and change the New files default to Available offline. In the window that opens, click on your initials in the top-right corner and select Preferences from the drop-down menu. ![]() If you’ve got Dropbox installed on your Mac, click on the Dropbox icon in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen. The first thing to do is to make sure you change your Dropbox preferences, so that all files are properly synced. If you want the reassurance of having local copies of all your files, here’s how to force Dropbox to sync all your files on a Mac. If you do not see the word Dropbox somewhere in that location, then the family. Instead of automatically syncing all the files and folders to your computer, Dropbox encourages you to leave most files “online-only”, which means you don’t have local copies of the files. Verify that the family file youre using is actually in your Dropbox folder. Fortunately, it’s super simple to check and disable by following the three steps listed above.If you’ve installed Dropbox on a Mac recently, you might have noticed things are a bit different. It can be easy to enable this feature without realizing it.
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Gdip colorbot2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() The HatchBrush constructor looks like this: GDI+ offers 52, as follows:Ī menu option to change the hatch style would be a very easy thing to add to the program, and would allow you to explore some of the great new styles. These have come a long way from GDI, which offered six hatch values. In our OnEraseBackground function, we select a HatchBrush and use it to draw the SDI area not covered by the bitmap. Let's quickly talk about what I am going to cover in this article.įirst of all, let's talk hatch brushes. ![]() There, got that out of your system? It's just the tip of what we can do, I promise you. You can load existing images or create one of a different size by clicking Load or New respectively. The second colour value option is for the gradient fill - the fill works from the edges to the centre. Click on View/Pen Options to choose what tool you are using, and choose the colour/alpha value. Go ahead - when Doodle starts, it will present you with a default canvass of 350 x 350 pixels. I suppose if you're like me, you'll start by downloading the executable and playing with it to see if it does stuff you want to learn. You'll find it won't take much to create something easily as good as the Paint package that comes with Windows. I will assume you are familiar with concepts presented in my first two articles, and I suggest for homework you refer to them and implement some of the tools covered in my GDI Brushes and Matrices article to Doodle. The subject of this article is a simple paint program, which allows you to load and save images, as well as create new ones, and draw on them free hand, creating lines/filled shapes and gradient filled shapes, and also a soft brush (a brush which is solid in the centre and has progressively more transparency towards its edge.) I have been working on a paint program for 18 months now, and I am amazed at how much stuff I had to learn the hard way which is now just a piece of cake, because GDI+ does the work for you. In this article, I hope to show you some of the really amazing stuff that GDI+ can do. ![]()
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Guy listening to music meme2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() "My Lord Dragon, nine days ago at sunrise I was crowned Queen of Cairhien according to the laws and usages of Cairhien. Standing straight, she did her best to stare Rand in the eye without tilting her head too far back. Whatever else could be said of her, she did have courage. There can be no proof! Not when I am innocent." Abruptly she seemed to become aware of where she was, of the nobles crowded shoulder-to-shoulder among the columns, watching and listening. "You dare accuse me of so vile a crime?" Colavaere demanded. She was shooting herself up in the air, her toes moving rapidly in cross-uncross twitches, and then at the top she would flip upside down and catch herself with her heels in the rings. She was wearing a powder blue, one-piece exercise suit she had her silky hair bound back with a powder blue band her sparkling ankle boots were twinkling as she worked upon a pair of rings. She wasn't doing any training: apparently she had turned all that over to assistants now. 'Since the last rain, anyway.' He took another book of matches from Richie, lit one, and pointed out the fresh scratches.Īnd there was the Countess Krak, my quarry. 'It's happened fairly recently,' Ben said. He'd been about to ask David to play Twenty Ques-tions, not because he really wanted to but because he had been bored As it steadied again, it occurred to Ralph how fast this had happened-not ten minutes ago they'd been in their RV, headed down the road. ![]() The rear end of the car fishtailed briefly. Tak!He U-turned across the road and headed east in a spew of dust. The needle began to dip up and down, catching the light in steely flashes. All at once the treadle depressed itself. There were cobwebs and dust, and air that smelled as though it had been locked in a pyramid for a thousand years.Īpple peelings he said again, and leaned over the parapet, too pained to feel shame.ĭon't mind him, I told the Craea, controlling my annoyance with a supreme effort. You know the smallest satellite phones are the size of a suitcase. We have some wooden tubs we can mix it in. 'We sent a few men out, and in an abandoned barn they found some crushed chalk and other things needed to make whitewash. Sergeant Frost gave a salute of his fist to his heart. I'm the meteorological officer attached to the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Keflavik. They flat-out love this guy, said his wife.Įdwards, Michael D., first lieutenant, U.S. What puzzles me is why you're risking your life for a government and a man who wants you dead. The second engineer approached, stepping softly, until he was only ten feet away. And in consonance with this ancient truth old as the sowing of seed itself there came a thousand bloody rituals.Ī figure in a steward's uniform appeared to be attaching something to the side of the fuel tank. She ended that in a flourish of keyboard embellishments and, with considerable reluctance, lifted her hands and feet from the organ, swiveling around on the seat.įor the Divine Mother was also Death, the earth that swallows the remains of that young lover, the earth that swallows all of us. She made the slip of her fingers into the first music that came to mind, an ancient anthem with distinct religious overtones. Her fingers jerked down the keys just as she realized that it was Lars's melody she was rehearsing. From that final chord, she found herself playing a tune, filling in with a chorded bass, and not quite certain what tune it was when she felt someone pinch her hip. The tenor's reprise naturally followed, on the third manual, mellower than the soprano range. Not wishing to spoil the rich music by singing, she transferred the melodic line to the manual she had just repaired, taking the orchestra part in the second manual and the pedal bass. Abruptly she changed to a dominant key and a martial air, lots of the bass notes in a sturdy thumpy-thump, but half-way through she tired of that mood, and found herself involved in the accompaniment to a favorite aria. ![]()
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Avulsion fracture2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() More severe avulsion fractures or fractures in children may require casting for 6-8 weeks to allow the bone to heal.įollowing this, a period of rehabilitation will be required to ensure that full strength and mobility are regained. It occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone that its. ![]() TreatmentĪlthough treatment is often the same whether there is an avulsion fracture or an ankle sprain, it may depend on the severity of the fracture and also its alignment.Ĭhildren are also more likely to be offered an alternative treatment for a fracture as otherwise, this could affect their skeletal growth. An avulsion fracture is a type of broken bone. This is why it is always important to get an x-ray following a moderate to a severe ankle injury. The symptoms are similar to an ankle sprain. It is impossible to know which of these has happened following an ankle injury, without an x-ray. An ankle avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament tears, pulling a small piece of bone with it. One of two things can then happen.Įither the ligament or tendon tears, resulting in a sprained ankle, or the ligament or tendon pulls so hard on its bony attachment, that it pulls a small piece of bone off. When the ankle is sprained or twisted, a force is passed through the ligaments and tendons usually on the outside of the ankle. the ankle is one of the most common places for it to happen. What is an avulsion fracture?Īvulsion fractures can occur anywhere in the body, usually at joints. However, in some cases, the patient may have a problem ankle, with persistent pain which fails to resolve after three to six weeks (depending on the severity of the initial injury). Most lateral ankle ligament sprains heal within a few weeks as long they have sufficient rest and proper treatment. If it is an inversion sprain, which most ankle sprains are then there will be a pain on the outside of the ankle where the ligaments have sprained (torn). It is very difficult to tell the difference without an X-ray or MRI scan.Īt first, the patient may think they have sprained their ankle with symptoms of immediate pain and swelling.īruising may develop later and the athlete will most likely have difficulty moving the ankle or putting weight on it. Symptoms of an ankle avulsion fracture are very similar to an ankle sprain. Conclusion: Metastasis and the first manifestation of an underlying. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment of an ankle avulsion sprain. In 11 pathologic fractures, LT avulsion was the first manifestation of malignancy. The symptoms are similar to an ankle sprain, which is why it might initially be overlooked. An ankle avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament tears, pulling a small piece of bone with it. ![]()
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Adventure capitalist hacked kongregate2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() AdVenture Capitalist includes advertising for third parties, some of which may be targeted to your interests. Playing AdVenture Capitalist requires an internet connection. ![]() You can disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. or contact us in game by clicking Menu > Connect > Help & FAQĪdVenture Capitalist is free to download and play, but it also allows you to purchase virtual items with real money inside the game. ![]() Having problems or want to share a great idea? We would love to hear from you! It runs when I’m not playing or sleeping! It’s crazy, I love that game so much that I am kinda addicted.” - A fellow Capitalist It runs when I’m not playing so I never have to worry about playing it all the time. “Mathematics plus economics all in one.” - GeekDad “AdVenture Capitalist exudes a campy self-awareness of capitalism’s most obvious flaws while simultaneously encouraging total indulgence in them.” - The Washington Post It’s impossible to lose when you live the idle dream! Your AdVenture of a lifetime starts today!īut don’t just take it from us - here’s what your fellow investors have to say: Get on with your day and make money while you eat, drink, or sleep. Earn more by ranking high in our Event Leaderboards! Need a break from your regular capitalist programming? Join our weekly events and earn Gold, Megabucks, and exclusive badges. Unlock AdVentures to the Moon and Mars and discover new investments, upgrades, managers, and items in space. Each angel earns you a boost to your profits. The only way to go is UP UP UP!ĭeck out your Capitalist in custom outfits and accessories that not only look super duper, but also boost your businesses.Īttract eager Angel Investors to amplify your money-making potential. Sick of clicking buttons? Expand your capitalist empire when you hire managers to automate and boost your profits. Start from the humble roots of running a lone lemonade stand to becoming the CEO of a cash printing, money making multinational conglomerate. No! Kongregate Upgrade formula + manually calculating profit per second, post your thoughts on the discussion board or read fellow gamers' opinions.Play the world’s greatest money making idle game! Ever dreamed of owning your own business? Being the master of your own destiny? Becoming a capitalist tycoon? Do you just dream about money, money and MONEY, even when you sleep? Then AdVenture Capitalist is the idle clicker for YOU! Update! The equation to calculate the price of a business is Summation(Initial Cost * (Coefficient)^(n-1), where n = the total number of businesses after purchasing. Once you have made your first Decillion dollars (a trifling matter.), you will even be able to expand your empire on the Moon! 3) Draft businesses to get the best card combo's. Normalizing averages out things like crits and long run speeds, which introduces some error. ![]() AdVenture Capitalist’s graphics are 2D classic caricatures, and it’s a nice touch because this style corresponds well with the theme. AdVenture Ages v1.6.0 +2 Cheats Zahir posted a topic in Free Jailbroken Cydia Cheats, February 5 Modded/Hacked App: AdVenture Ages By Hyper Hippo Publishing Ltd. Managers provide secret boosts to your drafted businesses at the end of the round. If a calculation is off by a small amount, such as Lemons is saying 1.224 Billion / cycle instead of 1.223 … 2.) In the game, it says that x100 more will cost 6.68 Untrigintillion (6.68e96) but my spreadsheet (using the coefficient … Begin your new career with a meager lemonade stand where you are forced to squeeze each lemon yourself. The "World's #1 Capitalism Simulator" now on Facebook! 8. Earn ridiculous sums of cash, diversify your investments, and attract smarmy Angel Investors to give your businesses a boost! Incremental games still often benefit from a narrative theme on which the mechanics sit (although this can be easy to overlook because these mechanics are so minimal.) Now, check your game inventory. ![]()
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Iflash drive photofast2/21/2023 ![]() ![]() While the i-FlashDrive has some definite selling points, the price isn't one of them. There is also AirPlay functionality for playing videos stored on the drive just like any other video on your iPhone or iPad, and a direct link to DropBox for moving files to the cloud. There's a tool for backup and restoring your contacts, integrated media playback within the app, and a voice-recording tool. The app also has several built-in features, like file encryption, which lets you encrypt and add password protection to individual files. PhotoFast claims that the i-FlashDrive app will "support essentially all document, photo, video and audio files." While I was naturally skeptical, I was impressed with the list of file formats supported, incuding photo formats (such as BMP, TIF, XBM, ICO and CUR) and video formats (AVI, FLV, WMV, and TS), along with broad document support for Microsoft Office (DOC, PPT, XLS), Windows (TXT, RTF, HTML) formats and Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote). PhotoFast has a file manager app, also called i-FlashDrive, available for free through iTunes and the Google Play Store. You'll need to make sure that your Android smartphone or tablet has Android 4.0 or later installed, and also have USB OTG (On-The-Go) enabled. However, not all devices are designed to accept external storage. ![]() The drive storage is formatted to FAT32, offering broad basic compatibility. A design that keeps the different pieces together with a tether or connector would be a welcome improvement. While I love the multiple connections offered, the numerous pieces are problematic. ![]() Other devices prevent this by only offering two connections (one on each end), but the use of separate adapters adds a wrinkle to this drive. (Opens in a new window) Read Our SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive ReviewĪdditionally, the three-part system of the drive and adapters on each end opens up the possibility of misplacing some of the pieces, potentially losing the adapter and connection you needed when you bought the product. The clear plastic also seems brittle, and I could see one of the caps being easily crushed if dropped under foot. For example, if there was a cover included for the Lightning connector, it was lost by the time the drive made it to my desk, and I have yet to find it. It is worth noting, however, that these connections are all made specifically for data transfer, so attempting to use the plug adapters for syncing or charging, or using it as a plug adapter for something other than the i-FlashDrive will not work, according to the company.Įach of the i-FlashDrive's connectors comes with a clear plastic cap to keep out dust and grime, but between the fact that there's no way to secure a loose cap and the propensity for small clear objects to be nearly invisible, there's every chance these caps will be lost within minutes of opening the package. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) The other two pieces are actually plug adapters, with one slotting onto the microUSB connector and offering a full-size USB 2.0 connection (for connection to a PC or Mac), and the other slotting into the 30-pin connector to turn it into the more current Lightning adapter used on current iPhones and iPads. The main component houses the 16GB of flash memory, and has a microUSB connection on one side (for plugging into Android phones and tablets) and Apple's 30-pin connector on the other (for connecting to older iPhones and iPads). The i-FlashDrive is one drive with three different pieces. The i-FlashDrive ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) has connections for everything, from Android phones to iPads old and new, but is it the best option for solving all of your storage woes? It's precisely these sorts of problems that PhotoFast is attempting to solve with the i-FlashDrive (16GB) ($169.99), a handy flash drive that offers connections for USB, microUSB, and Apple's 30-pin and Lightning connectors. With our digital lives spanning several devices on a daily basis, the absence of a simple storage solution for all our digital stuff is a growing problem for a lot of people, whether you're attempting to enjoy media files from your PC on your phone or trying to access documents between several products. Separate pieces are easily separated and lost.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. ![]() |