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Anyway. Since my dabble into WEBP, I've discovered that WEBP is actually considered a last generation format. I've also discovered that H.264 is ancient akin to the likes of JPEG, PNG, and GIF. So now I'm busy re-encoding all the videos on my Jellyfin server as AV1, and once that's done, I'm re-encoding all my photos as AVIF. If Shutter Encoder ever implements support for JPEG XL (JXL), then I'll be converting my photos again. There are no lengths I will not go to in order to save a few megabytes of storage space.

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Wishlist Haul

All I asked for were pants, and those are coming Saturday. But you all came through in a big way with my wishlist and helped me solve some problems that have really been bugging me lately.

One of my biggest current issues is my decision to use my M1 MacBook Air as my main computer until I can move my PC upstairs at some distant time in the future. Which means I need to ask a lot more of it. And it is capable, as these Apple Silicon devices are amazing and very zippy, but I only got 256 GB of storage because I thought this would just be a secondary computer while I was taking care of my dad.

So I need storage. And if you do photography and use Lightroom, you know you need *fast* storage. In the days of spinny disc drives, going back and forth between images was maddeningly slow. I already hate the process of culling photos and picking the best ones. And sometimes you'd need to find 5 winners out of a few hundred. And when it took 3 seconds to switch between every photo, I wanted to die. And honestly, it could still be better.

But one of the best solutions is a super fast SSD. Which I had. I bought it right before my parents got especially ill and was planning to install it in my PC. But my priorities changed and I just never found the energy.

The problem is that was an internal NVME SSD. I needed it to be external.

Which is where this little thingie comes in.

This is an NVME enclosure, and if you are looking for cheap, fast external storage, this is so much better than those external SSDs they overcharge for. For $200 they give you a 2TB drive that can read about 2000 MB per second. Or you can get a 2TB NVME and this enclosure for the same price and get 3000 MB per second. Not only that, but it is upgradeable. In a year when 4TB is $100, you can plop that in. And the Mac's Thunderbolt 4 has a max speed of around 5000 MB/s, so there is room to improve there as well. Though sometimes advertised speeds are not reality speeds.

The only thing you need to be aware of is these drives run hot. You're going to think there is something wrong with them. Like, they top out at 90C. Which is nearly 200 degrees in freedom units.

I wanted a convenient way to mount my drive, but I didn't want 200 degrees on the back of my screen, so... MAGNETS!

And I can stack a few more if that section starts feeling too hot.

So, I have that problem solved. I can now use this as my main computer and work on my photography.

Next up... fashion!

I'm going out more and I want to look a little more presentable. I thought these two tone shirts looked a little more fashionable. And they are very comfortable too. I have a red one that I think I'm going to wear on my trip. I know you can't see the two tone well in the picture, so here is the product photo of the red one.

Next problem?

Well, it's maybe not a problem so much as something cool I wanted. A black light!

My mom had all of this uranium glass and I had no idea my salt shaker was marginally radioactive all these years. I really wanted to take a proper photo of some of the glass before it all gets sold at auction. So this should be a fun experiment.

I will say, if you don't have uranium glass, don't get a black light. You will want to burn your house down. It does not matter how clean you think you got something... you didn't clean it enough. And I have all of this dry flaky skin on my feet. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't bother me. You can't even really see it unless you look really close. But when I shined the light on my feet they looked like they had some undocumented disease. I will not be sharing a photo of that.

But the depression glass, that's super neat.

Some proper photos coming soon I hope. Maybe after my trip.

Next problem!

My key fob. This thing is a piece of shit.

Even if it looks cool under a black light, it is THE WORST.

It's cheap plastic, it takes a stupid watch battery, the symbols on the buttons all wore off. And all of that I could handle, but for some reason this fob has an effective range of about 2 feet. I literally have to be standing next to the door before it will work.

I had a black fob that worked much better, only the plastic casing was falling apart. But I taped it up as best I could and hoped it would not fall apart. Then I went to get my tires changed and they needed the fob to do some special reset of the pressure sensors and the battery died before they could. I went home to try and change the battery, and the entire thing basically disintegrated on me.

The inside looks like this.

The battery retention contact is held on by a tiny dab of solder. And if you pull the battery up even a little, it snaps off. And that's what happened. And to make matters worse, the rubber buttons were falling apart and the unlock button just... fell off.

So I was either stuck with the 2 foot range green one or I needed a new fob. Thankfully, they are only 20 bucks for 2 on Amazon. Unfortunately you need a dealer or an auto locksmith to program them. The lowest quote was $100 for about 5 minutes of work. The dealer actually wanted to sell me the fob as well, which they quoted as $150 for ONE. Same cheap plastic piece of shit and everything.

So, I got all of the parts from the broken fob and I hot glued that battery contact back into place and I transplanted that into a shiny new casing.

Works just like new. The buttons feel much better, I can actually see the symbols, and it has a range of at least 100 feet. And that hot glue isn't going anywhere. Changing the battery might be an issue, but these lasted several years.

Next problem!

An intervalometer is a fancy shutter button for a camera that allows very long exposures. It is detached from the camera so you don't shake anything and it needs a backlit screen because if you are using it, you are most likely in the dark.

My intervalometer is about 12 years old and uses another dreaded watch battery. And the backlight on the screen seems to be dead. So it is pretty much useless.

But look at this!

The light even works in the... well, light! And it takes normal batteries. Seriously, watch batteries need to stay in watches.

I don't know if I will get to take a long exposure in Florida, but I want to have this with me in case I do.

Next problem!

This one I actually solved on my own. But I found these stainless iron (yes, iron!) shims and I covered them with black tape and now all of my most used kitchen items never take up counter space.

Yes, I use magnets and hot glue to solve most of my problems.

Next problem!

My garage door is not very smart. And the remote control for it is huge and does not fit in my man purse.

So I downsized the remote.

But I wanted to fix the non-smart thing as well. A while back my brother got into my garage without me knowing. He must have taken a remote of his own. And I really don't feel like figuring out how to change the frequency, so I now have a sensor that lets me know when the door is open with a phone notification. Beyond that, I can open or close the door from my smartphone from anywhere. And I can give access to anyone with a smartphone in case of an emergency.

I will say, this company is really paranoid about people being crushed by garage doors. The instructions tell you to put up this sign in your garage...

And if you use the app to close the door, you get a light show with annoying beeping...

And I know that these accidents happen in real life. But whenever I think about how that could actually happen, all I can imagine is that scene in Austin Powers...

In any case, I am really glad I have this now. And I also like that if I forget to close the garage door, I can check the app and not have to get up to do it.

OH! I almost forgot. If I want, I can have Amazon place packages inside my garage.

Next problem!

What in the heck do I need galvanized steel plates for?

In product photography you need a diffusion panel called a scrim. If you try to buy one of these already made, they are hundreds of dollars. They are mostly made for movie productions, and those items always have inflated costs.

So most product photographers make their own out of tracing paper or a special plastic called Translum. It's $80 per roll, but lasts forever. I used to hang my scrims from the ceiling. But you can't really angle or move them, so you have to move the object you are photographing instead. Which is just a backwards way to work. So I invented my own scrims with two strips of very thin wood, metal chip clips, these little plastic feet that held up plexiglass barriers during COVID. And to weigh everything down... steel plates.

This is version 1.0 where I glued the plastic rather than affixing it with the chip clips.

The clips work much better and allow me to put different weights of plastic on, or even double plastic, for more or less diffusion. And I ended up not needing that board at the bottom which allows me to curve it as well.

And these scrims let me take this photo...

It's called graduated lighting and it makes things look neat.

I also got a backpack for my trip and shorts, but I am going to forego an explanation of those.

To all that helped, thank you so much. I hope you can see I am putting everything to good use.

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how to install iptv smarters pro on windows & mac

How to Install IPTV Smarters on Windows and Mac: An In-Depth Guide

1. Introduction

What is IPTV Smarters?

IPTV Smarters is an intuitive media player that allows users to stream live TV, movies, TV shows, and other video content via the Internet using IPTV (Internet Protocol Television). It is a versatile app that works on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, Windows PCs, and Macs. With IPTV Smarters, users can access content from IPTV providers by entering subscription details, and the app helps organize the media into easy-to-navigate categories.

Why Choose IPTV Smarters for Streaming?

IPTV Smarters is favored by many because of its simple user interface, robust functionality, and support for a wide range of IPTV service providers. With IPTV Smarters, you can access your favorite TV shows, movies, and live sports events all in one place. It also supports features like Video On Demand (VOD), Catch-Up TV, and a convenient Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help users navigate channels and programming schedules.

Moreover, IPTV Smarters offers excellent compatibility across multiple platforms, including Windows and Mac, making it an attractive choice for users looking for seamless streaming on their desktop devices.

Overview of the Installation Process on Windows and Mac

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing IPTV Smarters on both Windows and Mac. Whether you’re a beginner or familiar with the installation process, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need to get started. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to download, install, configure, and troubleshoot IPTV Smarters on your Windows or Mac system.

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2. What You Need to Install IPTV Smarters on Windows and Mac

Before diving into the installation process of IPTV Smarters on your Windows or Mac device, it’s important to understand what you need to ensure a smooth setup. This includes system requirements, necessary accounts, and the right environment for the software to run efficiently. Below, we’ll break down the essential prerequisites for both platforms.

System Requirements for Windows

To install IPTV Smarters on Windows, your device needs to meet certain hardware and software requirements. These ensure that the application runs smoothly without causing performance issues like lag or crashes.

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher (or equivalent)

RAM: At least 4 GB

Storage: At least 1 GB of free disk space

Graphics: A graphics card that supports DirectX 9.0c or later

Internet: A stable broadband connection with speeds of 5 Mbps or higher (depending on streaming quality)

System Requirements for Mac

IPTV Smarters is compatible with macOS devices, and for a smooth installation, your Mac should meet the following requirements:

Operating System: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later

Processor: Intel-based processor (M1 or newer Macs should work, though some users may experience compatibility issues)

RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM

Storage: At least 1 GB of free disk space

Graphics: No specific requirements, but a decent GPU is recommended for smoother streaming

Internet: A stable and fast internet connection (minimum of 5 Mbps for streaming)

Necessary Accounts or Subscriptions

In order to use IPTV Smarters, you’ll need a subscription to an IPTV service provider. IPTV Smarters does not provide content; rather, it acts as a media player for IPTV providers. The subscription details (like username, password, and server URL) will need to be entered after installation to access your IPTV provider’s content.

Important Tip: Ensure that you have a valid IPTV subscription from a reputable provider before proceeding with the installation.

Internet Connection and Firewall Settings

A stable internet connection is crucial for streaming IPTV content without interruptions. If your connection is slow or unstable, you may experience buffering or streaming quality issues. A broadband connection with a speed of at least 5 Mbps is recommended, but for higher-quality streams (e.g., 1080p or 4K), a faster connection may be required.

Additionally, make sure your firewall or security software does not block IPTV Smarters from connecting to the internet. You may need to add IPTV Smarters to your firewall’s whitelist to ensure it runs smoothly without interference.

3. How to Install IPTV Smarters on Windows: Step-by-Step Guide

Now that you’ve checked the system requirements and ensured you have the necessary subscriptions and internet setup, let’s dive into the installation process for Windows. Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you get IPTV Smarters running on your Windows PC.

Step 1: Downloading IPTV Smarters for Windows

The first step in the installation process is downloading the IPTV Smarters software. Here’s how you can do it:

Go to the official IPTV Smarters website or a trusted third-party site that provides the Windows version of IPTV Smarters.

Look for the download section and choose the version compatible with your Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).

Click the download link and wait for the file to download to your computer. It should be an .exe file.

Important Reminder: Always download the software from a trusted source to avoid any potential malware or security risks.

Step 2: Running the Installer

Once the download is complete, it’s time to run the installer:

Go to your “Downloads” folder or the location where the .exe file was saved.

Double-click the file to start the installation process.

You may see a pop-up asking for permission to make changes to your device. Click Yes to proceed.

During the installation, you’ll be prompted to select the installation directory. If you’re unsure, just click Next to install it in the default location.

Step 3: Setting Up IPTV Smarters for the First Time

After installation, IPTV Smarters will launch automatically, or you can open it from the Start menu. When you first open the app, it will ask you to sign in or enter your IPTV provider’s details. Here’s how to set it up:

Create an Account or Log In: If you already have an IPTV Smarters account, log in with your credentials. If not, you can create an account by entering your details.

Enter IPTV Subscription Details: You’ll need to enter the server URL, username, and password provided by your IPTV service provider. These details allow IPTV Smarters to connect to your subscription.

Choose Your Content Layout: You can select the content categories (Live TV, VOD, etc.) you want to display on the main screen.

Step 4: Configuration and Testing

Once you’ve entered all the necessary information, it’s time to configure IPTV Smarters to your preferences. This includes selecting language options, enabling parental controls (if needed), and adjusting other settings like theme colors.

To ensure everything is working correctly, you should test the app:

Open a live TV channel or a movie from the VOD section.

If everything loads and streams correctly, you’re good to go!

If you encounter issues, try restarting the app or checking your subscription details again.

Troubleshooting Tip: If you’re having trouble with playback, check your internet speed, as slow connections can cause buffering. Additionally, make sure you’ve entered the correct login credentials.

4. How to Install IPTV Smarters on Mac: Step-by-Step Guide

Installing IPTV Smarters on a Mac is a straightforward process, but there are a few things you should know to ensure everything works properly. Below, we’ll guide you through the entire installation and setup process for macOS.

Step 1: Downloading IPTV Smarters for Mac

To start, you’ll need to download the IPTV Smarters app for macOS. Follow these steps to get the correct version:

Visit the official IPTVhttps://catchon-tv.live/ Smarters website or a trusted source that provides the Mac version of the app.

Look for the download link for macOS and click it to begin the download.

The file will be downloaded as a .dmg (disk image) file. Once the download is complete, locate the file in your “Downloads” folder or the location you chose.

Important Tip: Make sure you download IPTV Smarters only from legitimate sources. This reduces the risk of downloading infected or malicious software.

Step 2: Installing IPTV Smarters on Mac

Once the .dmg file is downloaded, it’s time to install the app on your Mac:

Double-click the .dmg file to open it.

A window will appear with the IPTV Smarters icon. Drag the icon to the Applications folder. This is the typical way to install software on macOS.

Wait for the file to copy over. Once it’s finished, IPTV Smarters will be installed on your Mac.

Step 3: Setting Up IPTV Smarters on Mac

After installation, it’s time to set up IPTV Smarters for the first time. Here’s how:

Open the Applications folder on your Mac and locate the IPTV Smarters app.

Double-click the app to open it. The first time you open the app, macOS might warn you about installing software from unidentified developers.

If you see this message, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy, then click Open Anyway to allow the app to run.

Once the app is open, you’ll need to log in or set up your IPTV account:

If you already have an account, enter your username and password.

If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to sign up with an IPTV service provider. After signing up, you’ll receive an activation code or subscription details, including the server URL and login credentials.

Enter these details to complete the setup and gain access to the IPTV content.

Step 4: Configuration and Testing

Once your IPTV Smarters app is set up, you can configure the settings according to your preferences. Here’s what you can do:

Language and Theme Settings: You can change the app’s language to your preference and choose a light or dark theme.

Parental Controls: If necessary, you can enable parental controls to restrict access to certain content.

Testing the App: To test if IPTV Smarters is working correctly, navigate to a live TV channel or stream a movie from the Video On Demand (VOD) section. If the stream plays smoothly, your installation is successful!

Troubleshooting Tip: If the app is not opening or you experience any issues with logging in, double-check that you’ve entered the correct IPTV provider details. Also, make sure your internet connection is stable.

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues During Installation

Even with the best intentions, sometimes things don’t go as planned during the installation of IPTV Smarters. Whether you’re using Windows or Mac, encountering issues can be frustrating. In this section, we’ll address some of the most common problems and provide solutions to help you get IPTV Smarters up and running without a hitch.

Issues on Windows

Error Messages During Installation One of the most common issues Windows users face is encountering error messages during installation. These errors can stem from a variety of reasons, such as missing files or incomplete downloads. Here’s how to solve them:

Solution: Make sure you’ve downloaded the correct version of IPTV Smarters (32-bit or 64-bit) for your system. If the download was interrupted, delete the incomplete file and try downloading again from a trusted source.

Solution: If the issue persists, try running the installer as an administrator by right-clicking on the .exe file and selecting Run as Administrator. This grants the installer the necessary permissions to make changes to your system.

Software Not Opening After Installation If IPTV Smarters doesn’t open after installation, there are several potential causes. Here are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:

Solution: Check if your Windows firewall or antivirus software is blocking the app. If so, add IPTV Smarters to the allowed list of your firewall or antivirus program.

Solution: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements. If your hardware doesn’t meet the required specs, it may cause the app to fail to launch.

Solution: Try restarting your computer to see if that resolves the issue. Sometimes a simple reboot can fix problems related to system updates or resource allocation.

Issues on Mac

Installation Issues on macOS Catalina and Newer Versions macOS has become stricter with security over the years, particularly with newer versions like macOS Catalina and Big Sur. If you’re unable to install IPTV Smarters due to security restrictions, follow these steps:

Solution: After downloading the .dmg file, if macOS prevents you from opening it, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy, and look for an option to allow apps downloaded from App Store and identified developers. If you see a message about IPTV Smarters being blocked, click Open Anyway to allow the installation.

Solution: Ensure that you’re using the latest version of macOS. If you’re running an outdated version, some apps may not work correctly.

App Crashes or Freezes If IPTV Smarters crashes or freezes on your Mac, it’s typically due to system conflicts or software bugs. Here’s what to do:

Solution: Ensure that your macOS is up-to-date. Software updates often fix bugs and improve compatibility with third-party apps like IPTV Smarters.

Solution: Try reinstalling the app by dragging the IPTV Smarters icon to the Trash and reinstalling from a fresh download.

Solution: Check if there are any conflicting apps running in the background. Close unnecessary apps and restart your Mac to ensure smooth performance.

Audio or Video Sync Issues Another common issue is audio and video not being in sync during streaming. This can occur for both Windows and Mac users.

Solution: First, check your internet speed. Low bandwidth can cause lag, which might result in sync issues. A connection of at least 5 Mbps is recommended for smooth streaming.

Solution: Try adjusting the video settings in IPTV Smarters. Sometimes changing the resolution or switching between hardware and software video decoding can resolve the issue.

6. Optimizing IPTV Smarters Performance on Windows and Mac

Once you have IPTV Smarters installed and working on your device, the next step is to optimize the app for the best performance. This ensures a smoother streaming experience and prevents issues like buffering or low-quality video.

Improving Streaming Quality

To get the best out of IPTV Smarters, it’s important to ensure that your internet connection is up to the task. Here’s how you can improve the quality of your streams:

Use a Wired Connection: If you’re streaming on a desktop, consider using an Ethernet cable instead of relying on Wi-Fi. Wired connections are generally faster and more stable, reducing buffering during streaming.

Increase Internet Speed: If you find that your streams frequently buffer or are in low quality, consider upgrading your internet speed. For HD streams, a minimum of 10 Mbps is recommended, while 4K streaming may require 25 Mbps or higher.

Avoid Other Heavy Internet Usage: Streaming 4K content while other devices in your household are consuming large amounts of bandwidth (such as gaming or downloading files) can cause interruptions. Try to limit other heavy internet activities while watching IPTV.

Adjusting Settings for Better User Experience

IPTV Smarters allows you to customize the app for a smoother user experience. Here’s how to adjust some key settings:

Video Quality: In the app’s settings, you can adjust the video quality for streaming. Lowering the resolution can help reduce buffering if your internet speed isn’t very fast.

Subtitles and Language Preferences: If you prefer subtitles or a specific language for the interface, make sure to configure these settings when setting up your account. IPTV Smarters offers a wide range of languages and subtitle options.

Audio Output Settings: If you’re using external speakers or a sound system, you can adjust the audio output settings to optimize the sound quality. You can switch between stereo or surround sound for a richer audio experience.

Fixing Buffering or Lag Issues

If you experience buffering or lag during streaming, here are some tips to improve performance:

Check Server Status: Sometimes, the issue might be with the IPTV provider’s server rather than your device. If possible, check the provider’s status or website to see if there are any ongoing outages or maintenance.

Lower Stream Resolution: If buffering persists, lower the resolution of your stream to 720p or even 480p. This can help if you’re on a slower internet connection.

Close Unnecessary Applications: Running multiple apps or processes on your PC or Mac can consume resources, leading to performance issues. Close any apps that are not needed during your IPTV session.

7. IPTV Smarters Features and How to Use Them

IPTV Smarters offers a wide range of features that enhance the user experience, making it a popular choice among IPTV users. In this section, we’ll dive deeper into the key features of IPTV Smarters and explain how to make the most of them on both Windows and Mac.

1. Live TV Streaming

One of the main attractions of IPTV Smarters is the ability to stream live TV channels from various countries and categories, such as sports, entertainment, news, and more. Here’s how you can enjoy live TV:

How to Access Live TV: After logging into IPTV Smarters, you’ll see a menu option for Live TV. Click on it to browse through available channels. You can also filter channels based on categories like sports, movies, and local news.

Favorites and Channel Organization: You can mark channels as favorites by selecting the heart icon next to the channel. This will add it to your favorites list for easy access later.

Channel Change Speed: IPTV Smarters is designed to switch channels quickly without buffering, providing a seamless experience. However, if you’re experiencing slow channel switching, it could be due to a slow internet connection or issues with the IPTV service provider.

2. Video On Demand (VOD)

Another great feature of IPTV Smarters is Video On Demand (VOD). This allows you to watch a large variety of movies and TV shows whenever you want. Here’s how to use this feature:

How to Use VOD: In the main menu of IPTV Smarters, select the VOD option to browse through available movies and TV shows. You can search for specific titles or browse by categories like “Top Rated,” “New Releases,” or “Genres.”

Playback Controls: While watching a movie or show, you can pause, fast forward, rewind, or change the video quality. IPTV Smarters also allows you to adjust subtitles and audio settings while watching content.

Watch Later Feature: If you come across a movie or TV show you want to watch later, you can add it to your “Watch Later” list for quick access.

3. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is an essential feature for any IPTV service, and IPTV Smarters integrates this feature for a better user experience. The EPG provides a detailed list of current and upcoming TV shows and movies.

How to Use EPG: Once you are in the Live TV section, you’ll find an option to access the EPG. The guide is typically displayed in a grid format, showing show times and channel information.

EPG Settings: You can adjust the EPG settings in the app’s configuration section. You may be able to choose between different views (daily, weekly) and customize the EPG’s appearance.

Catch-Up TV: Some IPTV service providers offer a catch-up feature that allows you to watch content that has already aired. You can access this feature through the EPG if your IPTV provider supports it.

4. Parental Control

IPTV Smarters allows you to set up parental controls to restrict access to specific content based on its rating. This is especially useful for families with children.

How to Set Up Parental Control: Go to the settings menu and select Parental Control. You can set a PIN code to lock certain channels, categories, or content types. This will prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or age-inappropriate content.

Content Restrictions: You can filter content based on its rating (e.g., G, PG, R). This feature allows you to limit access to adult content, ensuring a safe viewing experience for younger users.

5. Multi-Screen Support

IPTV Smarters is versatile in that it supports multiple screens for viewing. You can watch IPTV on your Windows or Mac while also accessing the app on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.

How to Set Up Multi-Screen: If you prefer watching content on your TV or multiple devices simultaneously, IPTV Smarters allows you to link several devices to your account. However, keep in mind that performance can vary based on your internet speed and the number of devices streaming simultaneously.

8. Using IPTV Smarters with VPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can enhance your privacy and security when using IPTV Smarters, especially if you want to protect your browsing activity or access geo-restricted content. Here’s why and how you can use a VPN with IPTV Smarters:

Why Use a VPN with IPTV Smarters?

Privacy Protection: A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, making it harder for anyone (including your internet service provider) to monitor your online activity.

Bypass Geo-Restrictions: Some IPTV content may only be available in specific regions. Using a VPN, you can mask your IP address and connect to a server in a different country, giving you access to content that is otherwise restricted.

Improved Streaming Performance: In some cases, a VPN can reduce throttling from your ISP, which may result in smoother streaming with fewer buffering issues.

How to Set Up a VPN with IPTV Smarters:

Choose a Reliable VPN Provider: There are many VPN providers to choose from, such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN, or CyberGhost. Pick one that suits your needs and install their app on your device.

Connect to a Server: Once the VPN is installed, open the VPN app and connect to a server in the location of your choice. For example, if you’re trying to access content available only in the UK, select a UK-based server.

Launch IPTV Smarters: After connecting to the VPN, open IPTV Smarters and begin streaming. Your IP address will now be masked, and you can access geo-restricted content securely.

Note: While using a VPN can be helpful for privacy and accessing restricted content, it can also slightly reduce your internet speed due to the encryption process. Be sure to choose a high-speed VPN service to minimize any slowdowns.

9. Conclusion

IPTV Smarters is an incredibly versatile and user-friendly application that makes streaming live TV, movies, and TV shows easy, whether you’re on Windows or Mac. With its wide array of features, including live TV, VOD, EPG, and parental controls, it offers an optimal experience for IPTV users. By following the step-by-step installation guides, troubleshooting tips, and optimization suggestions in this article, you should be able to install and configure IPTV Smarters smoothly.

Whether you’re streaming sports, catching up on your favorite shows, or watching the latest movies, IPTV Smarters offers a complete solution for IPTV streaming on both desktop and mobile platforms. Don’t forget to use a reliable VPN for enhanced security and to access geo-restricted content.

By taking the time to set up IPTV Smarters properly and utilizing its features, you can enjoy uninterrupted and high-quality streaming on both Windows and Mac.

10. FAQs

1. Can I use IPTV Smarters on multiple devices? Yes, IPTV Smarters supports multi-device use. You can install it on multiple devices, such as a Windows PC, Mac, smartphone, and tablet, and enjoy content on all of them simultaneously.

2. Do I need an IPTV subscription to use IPTV Smarters? Yes, IPTV Smarters requires an active IPTV subscription to access content. You’ll need the subscription details (username, password, and server URL) from your IPTV provider.

3. Why is my IPTV Smarters buffering or lagging? Buffering can occur due to slow internet speeds or issues with the IPTV service provider. Try upgrading your internet connection or using a wired connection for better performance.

4. Is IPTV Smarters free to use? The app itself is free to download and install. However, you’ll need a subscription from a third-party IPTV service provider to access content.

5. Can I use IPTV Smarters without a VPN? Yes, IPTV Smarters works without a VPN. However, using a VPN can enhance privacy, security, and help bypass geo-restrictions.

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How Apple Stays Ahead in Innovation

Apple leads in tech innovation worldwide. It creates products that surprise users. The company invests in ideas and quality. Its focus keeps it ahead of others. Let’s explore how Apple stays innovative.

Focus on User Experience

Apple designs for users first. It studies what people need. Each product feels simple and helpful. The iPhone introduced the easy swipe menu. My dad said it felt natural to use.

Investment in Research

Apple spends heavily on new ideas. It tests and improves before launches. This ensures products meet high standards. For example, the M1 chip amazed users. A friend’s Mac with M1 runs faster now.

Seamless Integration Across Devices

Apple devices connect without problems. iPhones, Macs, and iPads share features. AirDrop makes file sharing fast and easy. My sister loves syncing her Apple Watch. She tracks fitness from her iPhone.

Secretive Product Development

Apple keeps projects secret before release. This builds excitement and trust. When the iPad was revealed, it shocked many. People lined up to buy it on day one.

Regular Updates and Improvements

Apple updates its products often. New features and fixes keep them fresh. Older devices get updates too. My old iPad got a major iOS upgrade. It still works well with new apps.

Apple’s edge lies in focus and care. It innovates for users, not trends. This keeps it a leader in the tech world. People look forward to what’s next.

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My Setup for the M4 Mini as a Secondary Mac

NAS, Media Server, and Light Gaming

I spent the weekend setting up my little new Mac – and I have to say: it went pretty smoothly! Here’s what I did, and how you can do it yourself if you like.

The hardware

As Apple’s upgrade prices are certified insane, I went for the absolute base model. I did briefly consider getting 10 gig Ethernet – but I had to change too much about my setup to get any benefits from it. And I don’t really need that fast a connection for my use case.

16 GB of ram is enough for me, but the built-in 256 GB of storage is obviously too little. But as it’s a stationary machine, getting external storage works great.

There are some reports that these Macs' storage is actually upgradeable! But that's above my pay-grade.

Some drives will use regular USB speeds (for instance USB 3.2 Gen 2). These are cheaper – but if you go for USB 4 or Thunderbolt 3+ you will get about three times the speed. **If you, like me, want to run programs (like games) straight from the disk, you’ll probably want the latter.**more

Instead of getting a regular external SSD like this 🖇️, I went for getting an enclosure + a separate drive. These are much less compact – but they’re flexible and upgradeable down the line.

For enclosure, I have seen this 🖇️ from HyperDrive and this 🖇️ from Satechi receiving numerous recommendations – and I found both of them in Norway. The only difference between them (apart from looks) I could see, was that the HyperDrive is rated for a maximum of 4 TB, while the Satechi can handle 16 TB. I could only afford a 2 TB drive currently (and don’t need more currently) – but I still went for the Satechi, also because I’ve had good experiences with the brand previously. (BTW, they also have a much cheaper, enclosure 🖇️ for regular USB-C.)

My drive is a Samsung 🖇️ 990 EVO 2 TB SSD. It’s rated for 5000 MB/s, which is probably more than needed (but it was about the same price as slower drives here). Especially if you’re going for regular USB-C, the drive doesn’t have to be fast. (But perhaps get something name-brand, to make sure it’s stable.)

Drive setup

This is what was included with the enclosure. The thermal pad was on the inside – but I removed it for now.

Then I connected the drive, and added the little rubber plug at the end.

The plug was easy to fasten.

There was no mention of the thermal pad in the manual! But I did my best to stick it to the lid so it touches the drive when closed.

There were no tools required, and it was as easy as it could get!

When I then connected it to my MacBook, I got this:

But don’t worry! Hitting “Initialise…”, or launching the Mac app Disk Utility, brings you here:

Hitting Erase up top, and formatting it to APFS, is all you need to make it work. (APFS isn’t the best for cross-platform-ness – but it’s the best for Mac, and needed for Time Machine.)

The speeds

Here are the speeds I got from different devices. 👇🏻 I ran a couple of tests, and these results were representative. Not too bad, IMO!

Measurement Enclosure M1 Pro MB M4 Mini Sequential R: 2445 MB/s 4689 MB/s 5221 MB/s Sequential W: 2508 MB/s 4665 MB/s 5318 MB/s Random R: 848 MB/s 857 MB/s 768 MB/s Random W: 844 MB/s 852 MB/s 780 MB/s

I think the sequantials are the most important. And, I have no idea why the Mini seems slower for the randoms. Maybe the disk was busy with something new?

The SSD enclosure is absolutely warm while in use, but not hot. I assume that’s OK? 😅

My placement

Next, I unboxed the Mac, and placed it where it’s supposed to be. The Mac setup would’ve been easier if I took it to my office, where I have my external screen, keyboard, and trackpad. But I made do with my TV and what I had at home.

Mac Mini, Apple TV 4K, Nintendo Switch, Anbernic RG35XX 🖇️, and 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 🖇️.

The following are permanently connected to the Mini:

Power

HDMI to the TV

Ethernet

The SSD Enclosure

The 8BitDo dock

I’ve previously made a quick reviewed of the 8BitDo controller here – but things are even better with my current setup: The dock being connected to the Mac, not only gives it power for charging – it also makes it so the 2.4 GHz dongle in the base is connected to the Mac. Out-of-the-box the controller, sadly, doesn’t support Mac – but 8BitDo support sent me a beta firmware for the dongle, which makes it work! So now it’s connected to the Switch via Bluetooth and the Mac via 2.4 GHz – and I can easily change connection with a switch at the back of the controller.

But I had to connect some temporary peripherals as well:

I think the last image, including the USB-C adapter on the mouse’s USB-A cable, shows why the front-ports are nice, and why the lack of USB-A ports is a total non-issue.

Sadly, I don’t think I could set up the Mac Mini by only using my MacBook – so I had to connect some peripherals. I could probably have made do with only the keyboard – but I didn’t know the following: When you tab through to select things like Confirm buttons, you have to hit Space (and not Enter/Return, for instance). So a mouse was practical – even though I didn’t have a wireless one.

I just sat on the floor while running through the initial setup. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Mac setup

As mentioned in the subtitle of this post, my use cases for this Mac are NAS, media server, and light gaming. And here’s the software stuff I did to make it happen.

Screen setup

My TV is a pretty average older Philips 4K TV (with the, IMO, underrated feature Ambilight) – and I had a couple of issues regarding resolutions in macOS. What I wanted was to run it in 1080p HiDPI, which means that the screen has the size as if it is running in 1080p, but it’s technically running in 4k. Every “pixel” in the 1080p is actually four pixels. (I’ve written more about this here.) However, I could only choose between regular 1080p or 540p HiDPI!

I did find a fix for this, though, by installing (and buying) BetterDisplay Pro. This allowed me to override the given resolution, making sure macOS knew the screen was 4k, and allowing me to select 1080p HiDPI.

More system configuration options and Edit native panel pixel resolution was the answer.

The options available under here also improved the way the TV looks. 👌🏻

File and screen sharing, and remote control

Quickly, I wanted to find a way to control the Mini from my MacBook. And here I’ll outline the two ways I do it.

Doing it via Screen Sharing is nice because then I don’t have to be able to look at the TV while doing it. However, initially, that method was really unstable for me. I think it was because the network was being taxed by initial setup, downloads from cloud storage, etc. So, in the beginning, regular Continuity was the way to go. This meant I could just move my mouse up and above my laptop screen, to have the built-in MacBook trackpad and keyboard control the Mini.

Here’s a video of me moving from my iPad, via my MacBook, and to my Mini, with Continuity:

I tried to lower the volume of my Norwegian mumblings – so don't mind the sound.

You’ll set up screen and file sharing the same place: System Settings -> Sharing

Here you also get a glimpse of the state of my Mini's dock.

This last screenshot is of the File Sharing options – but I forgot to show one thing: I added the home folder (named “erlend” in my case) as being shared. It’s the folder icon you can see in the background. I then right-clicked that folder, and turned on Share as a Time Machine backup destination.

All of this, leads to the following, when I select Erlend’s Mac mini in the Finder sidebar:

As you can see, both my home folder, internal disk (Macintosh HD) and external disk (Satechi SSD) are available. I can also hit Share Screen… up top to take control of the Mini.

Time Machine

If you haven’t enabled Share as a Time Machine backup destination, you’ll get this when trying to set it up:

But by following the steps I outlined above, it becomes possible to select the external drive connected to the other machine here.

Other uses of external drive

As the internal storage is so paltry, I have to set up the Mini to use the external drive as much as possible. And here are some ways I’ve done this:

Dropbox

Due to Apple depreciating some APIs, you can’t have your Dropbox on an external drive if you use the default client. But if you use Maeastral, this becomes possible.

Be warned, though: Running the initial Time Machine on two laptops, while also syncing iCloud and Dropbox on a new machine, is best done overnight…

App Store

Recently, Apple added this new option to the App Store:

I don’t think I’ll install anything over 1 GB on this Mac – but I thought I’d shout it out anyway!

Steam

I’ve installed two versions of Steam on the Mini: A regular macOS install, and a Windows version via Whisky. And if you go to the Steam settings, and Storage, you can select a default destination for your game installs. This can also be on an external drive, so I chose that, of course.

No Mac version? No problem! Loving UFO 50, by the way.

Media server – Jellyfin

The last step in my setup, was to set up the Mac up as a media server. I’ve used Plex previously, but I wanted to give the open-source alternative Jellyfin a shot. And I love it!

The installation was relatively easy. The only hiccup I had, was that when I followed this guide to turn on hardware acceleration, I also turned it on for AV1 – and this broke stuff. I posted in the forums here, and in minutes I got a reply telling me to turn off AV1, and everything worked.

But the best part about Jellyfin isn’t Jellyfin. It’s that I can use Infuse as a client. I just love un-bundling and third-party options, as I’ve written about here and here. It’s great that the people writing Infuse can be laser focused on making a delightful video player, while it’s OK if the people behind Jellyfin focus on creating a good backend. I love that I don’t have to choose media server software based on whether I like the player!

Infuse is a delightful software experience.

Pretty painless

… is how I’d summarise the process. And I bet I’ll discover new things to use this machine for as times goes by! Will keep you updated – and please don’t hesitate to ask questions!

And I have a question for someone who knows: Can the Mini do its job even if I let it go to sleep? 🤔

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A Mini MicroBlog Post

I’m not going to make the joke about introducing you to my little friend. However, I have been installing apps and configuring my new Mac Mini M4 Pro, as well as making some screencasts about what I configure and install. Knowing the past me, those will just sit around, but I’m feeling hopeful that there’s motivation to post them soon. We’ll see.

A couple of notes:

The 512GB SSD is fast. Almost as fast as the Mac Studio Max that I purchased at UNF – 4GB write speed and 5GB read! – Thanks to the Blackmagic Design Disk Speed Test app.

The power button is a total non-issue – just slightly tip it up if I ever need to push that button.

The built-in speaker is surprisingly good. As I say I’ve recorded screencasts and hearing the videos playback, sound is not bad.

Still putting it through it’s paces, but it’s fun to see how much has improved since the M1 from 2020 entered the household.

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Apple M4 Max & M4 Pro With Improved AI And Thunderbolt 5

Apple today unveiled the M4 Pro and Apple M4 Max, two new CPUs that, when combined with M4, provide the Mac far more sophisticated capabilities and power-efficient performance. The industry-leading, second-generation 3-nanometer technology used in the construction of all three chips enhances performance and power efficiency.

The CPUs of the M4 series have the fastest CPU core in the world, which results in the greatest single-threaded performance in the industry and much better multithreaded performance. One With faster cores and a ray-tracing engine that is twice as fast, the GPUs expand upon the revolutionary graphics architecture that was first presented in the previous generation. The M4 Pro and Apple M4 Max significantly boost unified memory bandwidth by up to 75% and allow Thunderbolt 5 for the Mac pro M4 for the first time.

The Apple M4 Max series of processors offers remarkable performance for professional and AI tasks when paired with improved machine learning (ML) accelerators in the CPUs and a neural engine that is up to two times quicker than the previous generation. Additionally, they preserve users’ privacy while delivering lightning-fast performance for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that revolutionizes how people work, interact, and express themselves.

M4: Outstanding Results and Novel Capabilities

For the first time, M4’s incredible performance is available on Mac for artists, students, businesses, and more. With four performance cores and up to six efficiency cores, the M4’s CPU can have up to ten cores. Because it is up to 1.8 times quicker than M1, multitasking between programs like Excel and Safari is very quick. Everything from picture editing to AAA gaming is very quick and fluid thanks to a 10-core GPU’s amazing graphics performance, which is up to two times quicker than M1. Additionally, Apple Intelligence products like Writing Tools and other AI tasks benefit greatly from the speedier 16-core Neural Engine.

M4 has a greater memory bandwidth of 120GB/s and can accommodate up to 32GB of unified memory. In addition to a built-in display, the M4 family’s display engine is improved to enable two external monitors. Additionally, M4 now has up to four Thunderbolt 4 connections, which offers quick data transfers and even greater peripheral versatility.

M4 Pro: Far More Powerful and Capable than Any AI PC Chip

For customers with more demanding workflows, such as academics, developers, engineers, creative professionals, and others, M4 Pro expands upon the cutting-edge technology introduced in M4. The M4 Pro has a CPU with up to 14 cores, which includes four efficiency cores and up to 10 performance cores. It is up to 2.1 times quicker than the newest AI PC chip and up to 1.9 times faster than the M1 Pro’s CPU.

With up to 20 cores, the GPU can outperform the newest AI PC chip by up to 2.4 times and double that of the Apple M4 Max. Building and testing applications across several simulators in Xcode is now faster than ever with this significant speed gain. Additionally, games like Control seem more captivating because to the enhanced hardware-accelerated ray-tracing engine in the M4 series GPU, which also enables professional 3D renderers to create breathtaking graphics even faster.

Up to 64GB of fast unified memory and 273GB/s of memory bandwidth are supported by M4 Pro, which is a huge 75% increase over M3 Pro and twice as much capacity as any AI PC processor. When paired with the M4 family’s speedier neural engine, on-device Apple Intelligence models operate at lightning speed. Additionally, M4 Pro supports Thunderbolt 5 on Mac, which more than doubles the throughput of Thunderbolt 4 with data transfer rates of up to 120Gb/s. The M4 Pro provides amazing speed and the renowned power efficiency of Apple silicon for professionals working with greater file volumes in AI, video, code bases, and other fields.

M4 Max: The Most Powerful Chip for a Pro Laptop

For data scientists, 3D artists, and musicians who want to push professional processes to their limits, Apple M4 Max is the best option. Up to 12 performance cores and four efficiency cores make up its maximum 16-core CPU. It is up to 2.5 times quicker than the most recent AI PC chip and up to 2.2 times faster than the CPU in the M1 Max. With up to 40 cores, the GPU can outperform the most recent AI PC chip by up to 4 times and outperform M1 Max by up to 1.9 times. Thus, demanding tasks such as de-noising unprocessed video material in Deviance Resolve Studio may now be completed in real time.Image credit to Apple

Up to 128GB of rapid unified memory and 546GB/s of memory bandwidth four times the capacity of the newest AI PC chipare supported by the Apple M4 Max. Large language models with about 200 billion parameters may now be readily interacted with by developers. M4 Max is the best option for video professionals because of its upgraded Media Engine, which has two video encode engines and two ProRes accelerators. Additionally, the Apple M4 Max supports Thunderbolt 5 with a data transfer rate of up to 120Gb/s, much as the M4 Pro. The M4 Max excels at handling the most demanding professional jobs and offers remarkable laptop battery life because of Apple silicon‘s energy efficiency.

Apple Silicon Powers Apple Intelligence

M4, M4 Pro, and Apple M4 Max are Apple Intelligence designs. Apple Intelligence brings personal intelligence to the Mac, ushering in a new era. Apple Intelligence uses Apple silicon and the Neural Engine to provide Mac users new ways to work, communicate, and express themselves by combining industry-first privacy measures with powerful generative models. In the US, macOS Sequoia 15.1 is available in English. Systemwide writing features let users edit, revise, and summarize practically anything they write.

The newly updated Siri answers hundreds of Mac and Apple device questions and lets users move between spoken and typed queries, speeding up daily tasks. New Apple Intelligence features will launch in December, with more to come. Users may instantly create custom emoji using Genmoji and create fun photographs with Image Playground. The Siri will become much more powerful when it can conduct tasks throughout the system and utilize a user’s context to give personalized insight. ChatGPT will be added to Writing Tools and Siri in December, letting users apply its expertise without switching apps.

Apple Intelligence always protects user privacy. Private Cloud Compute offers on-device computing, Apple’s larger server-based models for more complex workloads, and groundbreaking personal data protection. Everyone may use ChatGPT without registering, and privacy is protected: Users’ IP addresses are masked, and OpenAI doesn’t store requests. Users who connect their accounts must follow OpenAI data-use policies.

Better for the Environment

Because to the M4, M4 Pro, and Apple M4 Max power efficiency, the new MacBook Pro line fulfills Apple’s high energy efficiency criteria and delivers up to 24 hours of battery life. It takes less time to plug in and consumes less energy. Apple silicon saves energy in iMacs and Mac minis. Apple 2030 seeks carbon neutrality by the end of the decade. Globally, the corporation is carbon neutral.

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why "poisoning" AI algorithms simply doesn't work how you think it does.

off and on, i'll come across posts that get tens of thousands of reblogs that are peppered with alarmist and urgent language, saying things like "if you're an artist, do this to your art now" and so on. they tend to link to things like nightshade or glaze.

while these tools are great for perhaps long-term defense and offense against AI scraping, they will do nothing to protect art that has already been scraped. this is something i see overlooked entirely when people make a mad rush to utilize this tool.

when an algorithm is provided a data set, that data set is typically a snapshot at the moment it was scraped. this means that if there are changes made to that data set online, they more than likely will not affect the current data set in use in real time. algorithms work in sandbox environments to prevent confusing results for this reason.

this means that if your art has been scraped and you go back and nightshade and/or glaze the pieces, then replace the old file with the new file, it doesn't matter. that data has already been processed.

however, that's not to say it's still not a decent idea anyhow for subsequent scrapes made by other algorithms. it's not a bad idea to experiment with them. but that of course depends on your computer's ability to even use these tools and if your art style doesn't suffer from the results of the "poisoning."

the system requirements to run nightshade and glaze are as follows:

your PC must be running Windows 10 or 11 OR MacOS. Linux is not supported.

to get the most out of using nightshade or glaze, you must have a dedicated NVIDIA GPU on a win10 or win11 machine. this means that if you are using a computer that only has integrated graphics (i.e.: no dedicated GPU), OR your system uses an AMD GPU, your experience will be vastly different.

as mentioned, that dedicated GPU must be an NVIDIA GPU to use GPU rendering mode. they recommend one of the GPUs on this list. you will want to look under the RTX and/or GEforce banners to locate your card. the rest are workstation units.

there are known bugs with specific NVIDIA GPUs, specifically in the GTX 1660/1650/1550 lines. this may affect your results.

if you do not have a dedicated GPU, or are using an AMD GPU, you can still use nightshade or glaze, but it will devour your PC's CPU resources. this means you will experience extreme system slow-down at best, or a system crash at worst if your CPU isn't fast enough or have enough cores. as such, you have to make sure that there are no other programs running when using these tools.

MacOS installs appear to be limited to ARM CPUs, meaning M1, M2, and M3 chipsets. if your mac uses an intel processor, you're out of luck.

some other things to consider when using nightshade or glaze:

they seem to cite 20 minutes as an average time elapsed for "poisoning" a piece of artwork. this might be affected by the file size and the speed of the CPU or GPU being used.

since this is essentially rendering software, your PC may run hot if it's under-powered. make sure your PC has adequate ventilation.

if you have a lot of art to "poison," this might take you hours if not days to fully complete.

mobile devices are not supported (i.e.: no app you can download) and do not appear to be on the roadmap at all at this time.

images of certain textures may end up distorted to the human eye. this seems to be primarily for flat colors or smooth backgrounds. this means if your art is generally flat-shaded, you will likely see distortion on the final image.

glaze can be used on mobile devices, but only on the web browser. again, a mobile app does not appear to be on the roadmap at this time. this method is also invite-only, though they seem generous with their invites.

the functionality of using these tools is very involved and might be overwhelming to those who have no experience or comfort with technology. this isn't as simple as "upload and it does the rest for you," at least in the case of nightshade and the desktop version of glaze.

nightshade and glaze are algorithms in and of themselves. yes, they themselves are essentially AI. this means that they need to be constantly updated to match the advancements of the algorithms they're combating against.

because of this, it's highly likely that when updates are made to the algorithms for glaze and nightshade, you will need to re-glaze or "re-poison" your art as those updates are made.

since both tools are made by the university of chicago, they rely on grants for funding. as we know, grant providers can be fickle and funding could be removed at any time. i wasn't able to find any sort of donation funding option, but that doesn't mean they don't accept donations. however, it would still be dependent on the department of the university that houses this project.

i still see people passing around posts about how glazing and/or nightshade-ing your art is a surefire way to "defeat the AI bros," but it just isn't that simple, unfortunately. it also isn't especially "user friendly" if you aren't already comfortable with navigating programs on a desktop or laptop environment. further than that, it also seems to benefit a specific subset of computer users, primarily those who use windows machines and NVIDIA CPUs. basically, if you keep up-to-date with PC gaming as well as do your own art, you'll probably be able to use these tools no problem.

but that's not to say this isn't a step in the right direction. if you are able to use these tools, i would highly recommend them, especially if you are a very prolific professional artist, someone who gets a lot of commissions, or someone who is selling your art on merchandise in some capacity.

and if you have discovered an algorithm that's using your art style? get a lawyer; you may have a case against the algorithm in use under DMCA. but y'know. i'm not a lawyer so. ask one. yeah.

[jcmarchi]

SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System Review: Unifying Data Management for Phot - Videoguys

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SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System Review: Unifying Data Management for Phot - Videoguys

In this comprehensive review of the SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System, Alex Coleman from PhotographyLife examines how this innovative storage solution caters to the needs of professional photographers and videographers. With the increasing demand for managing large volumes of high-resolution media, SanDisk’s Pro-Blade line offers a unified approach to streamline data management processes.

Key Features of the SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System

Most professionals are accustomed to capturing images and videos on in-camera storage devices, then offloading them to portable hard drives, and finally transferring them to desktop systems. The SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System aims to simplify this workflow. Central to this system is the Pro-Blade Mag SSD, which comes in storage capacities of 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The SSDs allow direct filming and easy connection to enclosures for editing, thus eliminating the import step and utilizing high speeds for both recording and editing.

Pro-Blade Mag SSD: Compact and Robust

The Pro-Blade Mag SSD is designed for durability and high performance. It features a compact aluminum housing rated for 3m drops and 4000lb crush loads. The proprietary Pro-Blade Interface ensures modularity, durability, and impressive throughput, rated for 2,000+ cycles into docks and capable of 3,000+ MB/s read speeds with the appropriate enclosure.

Transport and Station Enclosures

The Pro-Blade system includes two types of enclosures:

Transport Enclosure: Ideal for portability, this enclosure supports a single Mag SSD and offers up to 2000MB/s read/write speeds via a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 port. Its clean design and efficient heat management make it a practical choice for on-the-go professionals.

Station Enclosure: Designed for desktop workflows, this enclosure houses up to four Mag SSDs, providing up to 16TB of storage with 3000+ MB/s speeds over Thunderbolt 3. It’s perfect for high-demand workflows, large studios, and productions requiring fast data access and massive storage capacity.

Performance Analysis

In testing, the Mag SSDs delivered excellent performance on both PC and Mac systems. Coleman used a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro chip and a Windows system with an AMD 5950x processor. The SSDs achieved speeds that effectively saturated the available USB-C bandwidth and maintained high speeds during extensive file transfers without overheating or throttling.

Real-World Use and Recommendations

While the Pro-Blade Mag SSDs can reach their full potential in terms of speed and performance, their actual performance depends on the computer’s interface. The Transport enclosure’s lack of Thunderbolt support limits its speed to about 1000 MB/s on many systems, but the Station enclosure overcomes this limitation with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.

Despite these limitations, the SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System stands out for its high-quality build, modularity, and professional design. It’s an excellent choice for photographers and videographers who need fast, portable, and swappable storage solutions. Although the system is more expensive than simpler SSD options, its unique features and performance benefits justify the cost.

Conclusion

The SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System is an exceptional choice for professionals requiring a streamlined and robust storage solution. Its combination of speed, durability, and modular design makes it a standout option for managing large volumes of high-resolution data on the go.

Read the full article by Alex Coleman for Photography Life HERE

[netscapenavigator-official]

I FEEL you so hard. Have had my iphone XR since 2019 and it works ok (battery life is still ok and it doesn’t crash ALL the time) but i can’t wait until it’s practically a brick so i can switch to an android without guilt. The faceID kills me and I’m practically never using it (got a thin scratch in the glass above the selfie camera 2 years ago, so i have to make sure no light is randomly bouncing on the scratch when I unlock my phone, or the halo blocks everything) and it’s like having a babysitter version of a phone. I’m not allowed to use any applications not vetoed by Apple Inc. and almost all features are so much less customisable… sure, and iphone is great in some regards (5S and XR have been surprisingly good models in my experience) but for the past 3 years I’ve felt soo limited by Apple’s philosophy

Well, good news (or bad depending on how long you want to keep that phone), the iPhone XR is most likely next on Apple's chopping block of support. The iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X were all dropped with the release of iOS 17, last September. If Apple keeps on their linear path, this September, with the release of iOS 18, the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will all be dropped. Apple usually gives phones two years of security patches after they're dropped, however, so it depends on what you consider a "brick." I, unfortunately, have an iPhone 12-series phone, so I've got at least two more years of updates left, four if I wanna push my goal to the security update deadline.

Also, for the Face ID issue, idk if you've tried this, but try doing a rescan. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and click "Set Up an Alternate Appearance." I don't know if all iPhones have this. I think they may have added it for the iPhone 12-series and newer, but if you have it, give it a try and see if it helps smooth over Face ID. By teaching it what you look like with the scratch interfering, it may be able to better compensate for it. If you're phone doesn't have that, you could always try tapping "Reset Face ID," too, to force it to re-scan. Although, with damaged glass, I don't know if it'll let you.

The App Store is another point of contention for me, too. I have a 2011 MacBook Pro that's been "obsolete" since 2017, when macOS High Sierra stopped getting updates. I wiped the drive clean and put Linux (Zorin OS) on it, and it's actually been really great. It runs like it's native. The problem, though, is that using Linux has opened my eyes to just how few free & open-source apps support iOS because of Apple's bullshit App Store requirements and $99/year developer fee. A lot of the apps I use on this computer are great, and they support Android, but they don't support iOS. It's a real bummer, and I'm just tired, in general, of not being able to do the things I want with my phone, so unless Apple decides to get really cool, really fast, this will certainly be my last iPhone. (Especially with iOS 18 coming with RCS Message support, almost entirely eliminating the difference between iMessage and Android to iPhone messaging.)

And I'm not trying to shit on Apple too much because Google is worse in plenty of ways. I have plenty of Apple devices from an iPhone, to an M1 iMac, to an Apple TV, etc. Apple makes really good hardware (with the exception of its repairability). Their problem is that they hold themselves back with their own greed. We've seen it with plenty of devices. The Apple Vision Pro is a great example. Apple thought they could use their brand image to make the device successful, but they recently had to cut production in half because demand fell off so steeply. If VisionOS was open and easy to develop for, then I'm sure it could've been a success, but Apple's desire to control everything has gotten in its way. I mean, who wants to develop for a $3,500 headset where you have to pay $99/year for a developer account, and then $400 for an Apple Vision Proprietary Port to USB-C adapter?

The Mac is honestly in the same boat. I saw a YouTube Short of a developer explaining why they dropped Mac Support, and it makes sense. To make an app on each platform you have to:

Windows

Have a PC

Code the app in any application of your preference.

Compile for Windows

Linux

Have the same PC

Code the app in any application of your preference.

Start a Virtual Machine and open the project inside it.

Compile for Linux

macOS

Buy Mac hardware ($600 for the base model Mac mini)

Pay Apple $99/year for a developer account

Code the app in Apple's Xcode

Acquire and add a Code Signature to the app so that macOS doesn't throw a fake error when attempting to open it.

Compile for macOS

If you want to upload your app to the Mac App Store, get Apple's blessing that it follows their guidelines.

Wait at least 24-hours before updates are published so Apple can approve them.

Give Apple a 15-30% cut of any money made from the App.

I used to thing that macOS had shit app support because developers just didn't want to support a niche market, but now I know it's the opposite that is true. Even if Linux has an even smaller market, it's as easy as clicking another button or booting up a free Virtual Machine and then clicking said button. You can use all the same hardware and programs. It's literally free to compile for Linux, and it expands your user base.

Meanwhile, for macOS, you have to spend a minimum of $700 just to make the app. Then, if you're not an A-List developer, you have to give a portion of your proceeds to Apple so you can put your app on their App Store for the exposure. Who the fuck would wanna do that?

Apple's death grip on their products worked for the iPhone and Apple Watch because they were both relatively new products to their respective category, but in a market where technology is starting to plateau, I'm simply no longer interested in supporting this behavior, mostly because I want to be able to use my favorite FOSS on all my devices, not just the non-Apple ones.

[hellotechnologyworld]

Unveiling the Most Powerful Mac: A Guide to High-Performance Computing

If you're in search of the most powerful Mac available, you've come to the right place. Apple's Mac lineup boasts impressive computing capabilities, catering to professionals and enthusiasts who demand exceptional performance for intensive tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, software development, and more. In this guide, we'll explore the pinnacle of Mac performance and highlight the most powerful Mac models currently offered by Apple.

Understanding Mac Performance

Before delving into specific models, it's important to understand the key components that contribute to Mac performance:

Processor (CPU): The heart of any computer, the processor determines how fast tasks can be executed. Apple's custom-designed M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max chips offer groundbreaking performance with industry-leading efficiency.

Graphics (GPU): For graphics-intensive tasks like rendering and gaming, a powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) is essential. Macs equipped with dedicated GPUs deliver superior graphics performance.

Memory (RAM): Adequate RAM ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of large datasets. Higher RAM capacities are crucial for professionals working with demanding applications.

Storage (SSD): Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer faster read/write speeds and improved overall system responsiveness. Large SSD capacities are beneficial for storing and accessing large media files.

The Most Powerful Mac Models

Now, let's explore the Mac models that stand out as the epitome of performance and power:

Mac Pro (Late 2019):

Ultimate Performance: The Mac Pro is Apple's flagship desktop workstation designed for professional users with demanding workflows.

Modular Design: The Mac Pro features a highly modular design, allowing users to customize and expand the system with powerful hardware configurations.

Processor Options: Offers up to a 28-core Intel Xeon processor for unparalleled processing power.

Graphics: Equipped with AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo graphics for exceptional GPU performance.

Memory and Storage: Supports up to 1.5TB of RAM and multiple SSD modules for high-speed storage.

Mac Studio (2022):

Professional-Grade Performance: The Mac Studio is a powerful desktop workstation featuring Apple's custom M1 Max or M1 Ultra chip.

Compact Design: Despite its compact size, the Mac Studio delivers impressive performance comparable to the Mac Pro.

M1 Max/M1 Ultra Chip: Offers industry-leading CPU and GPU performance, making it ideal for creative professionals and power users.

Memory and Storage: Configurable with up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 8TB of SSD storage.

Connectivity: Features Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed data transfer and connectivity with external displays and peripherals.

Choosing the Right Powerful Mac

When deciding which powerful Mac is right for you, consider the following factors:

Workload: Determine the specific tasks and applications you'll be using the Mac for. For heavy-duty tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations, the Mac Pro or Mac Studio is ideal.

Budget: High-performance Macs like the Mac Pro and Mac Studio come with premium price tags. Evaluate your budget and prioritize features based on your needs.

Future-Proofing: Invest in a Mac that can grow with your needs over time. Consider upgrading options for memory, storage, and peripherals.

Portability: If mobility is important, consider a powerful MacBook Pro with M1 Pro or M1 Max chip. While not as powerful as desktop workstations, MacBook Pros offer impressive performance in a portable form factor.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the most powerful Mac models, such as the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, represent the pinnacle of Apple's computing technology, delivering unmatched performance for professional users and enthusiasts. When choosing a powerful Mac, prioritize your specific workflow requirements, budget considerations, and future expansion possibilities.

Whether you opt for a desktop powerhouse like the Mac Pro or a compact yet powerful workstation like the Mac Studio, investing in the right Mac will elevate your productivity and creativity to new heights. Explore Apple's website or visit authorized retailers to learn more about the specifications and configurations available for these high-performance Mac models.