![]() We use specialized test equipment, including a Photo Research spectroradiometer, a Minolta LS-100 luminance meter and an AEMC CA813 illuminance meter. Lens shift and zoom are handy if you want more flexibility in placement.ĬNET puts projectors through a rigorous and unbiased testing process that's the culmination of more than two decades of projector reviews. Just get one that has great picture quality and high brightness. What features should you look for?: If you're connecting the projector to an audio system (and you should, either receiver/speakers or soundbar), then you don't really need many features in the projector itself. How much should you spend?: 4K projectors start at about $1,000, but these tend to be compromised picture-wise, so expect to spend around $3,000 for a quality one. ![]() A claimed 2,000-lumen projector is probably brighter than a 500-lumen projector, but 1,500- and 1,700-lumen projectors are probably the same. But the specs are largely divorced from reality. Companies claim million-to-one contrast ratios, insane brightness ratings and more. For mixed-use rooms where it'll be hard or impossible to totally control the ambient light, or if you want an outdoor movie night with an image the size of the side of your house, one that prioritizes light output will be better because the contrast ratio won't be as noticeable. Where are you using it?: For light-controlled rooms and home theaters, a projector with a high contrast ratio is better than one that prioritizes light output. However, a brighter projector will be easier to see with some lights on and can create an even bigger image. A projector with a great contrast ratio but only average light output is going to look better than the opposite. Even so, there's a wide range of picture quality even among projectors of a similar price. Want a TV that's 100 inches or more? Only a projector can do that, if you're not ultrarich. However, they largely make up for it with absolutely massive images. Picture quality: Projectors lag behind TVs when it comes to overall picture quality. However, it looks fantastic and is relatively inexpensive. So it's not as bright as some other options, nor is it 4K. Read our Epson Home Cinema 2250 review.īenQ HT2050A: The HT2050 has been one of our favorite home theater projectors for several years. It won't look nearly as detailed as any of the projectors in this list, but it's bright and looks great otherwise. Read our LG HU810PW review.Įpson Home Cinema 2250: The HC 2250 is an excellent 1080p LCD projector. However, the contrast ratio is poor, so it doesn't look nearly as good overall as other 4K projectors we've tested. It has better lens shift and zoom and is quieter. LG HU810PW: The HU810PW costs about the same as the Optoma UHZ50 and is also a laser-powered DLP projector with 4K resolution. Read our Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector review. It's also nice and bright, but the other downsides - lack of zoom, average overall image quality and a steep price for what you get - keep it off the list. If you're looking for a projector that is more budget-oriented, then try the excellent Optoma UHZ50, which uses a laser light source and has a high contrast ratio for a DLP design.Īnker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K: Since it has a handle and a compact size, the Cosmos Laser 4K is technically portable, but there's no battery, so you'll need to plug it in. Yes, you are paying more than you would for a 1080p projector, but the boost in image quality makes it more than worthwhile. The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is the best 4K projector overall because it has the perfect balance between image quality and price. Or you could find a portable projector to take on the go. Check out our list of the best home theater projectors for more, often less expensive, options if 4K HDR isn't your top priority. If you're ready to take your home theater to the next level, here are the best projectors you can get for 4K content based on hours of comparison testing. They can give you a bigger image than you'd get with a TV, and you'll find that some 4K projectors are surprisingly affordable. ![]() If you're a movie fanatic who needs a home theater experience, it's worth looking at 4K projectors. ![]() While the latest TVs are impressive, they aren't the only way to enjoy your favorite shows and movies. ![]()
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It seems too easy simple, and I'd also like to know of any quick formula perhaps to convert the PLF rating of the LVL for less deflection like L480 when their chart maxes on 360. and the first LVL to do 280 with 3 ply 14".Ĭan someone please tell me if this is the correct process, assuming I had a correct PSF to start with? I'm just looking for confirmation that I am not missing something here. When I comb through the chart, I locate 22' for the span and go across on the "Two 1-3/4" GP Lam LVL" (and three) to find the first LVL that can do 280 with 2 ply is a 16" LVL. I scroll down to the Allowable Uniform Floor Loads because it uses at least L/360 in this case since it is drywall that would be sagging here. In this case, the Georgia Pacific GP Lam LVL tech sheet has 1, 2, 3, and 4 plys already built in. I then divide this by 2 and 3 to find my individual PLF capacity needed for 2 and 3 ply of LVL EDIT:If using a chart for single 1-3/4" only. I'd say that is more than 10PSF but online searches seem to treat person in attic as 10PSF?įor the first part of this, I am taking 20PSF x 14' (half the 28') to get my PLF of 280. 5PSF for attic dead load of insulation and 2圆 framing (stick framed with rafters, ridge board, etc and not webbed truss), 5PSF for two layers of drywall/mud, and 10PSF for what would be live load of someone crawling around in attic. I was going to use 20PSF for this rating. The ceiling joists have 5/8" drywall - let's say 2 layers - and then attic space above with blow in insulation. The ceiling joists are for two rooms, each room for this example has a length of 14' so the "Span Carried" would be 28' but technically when I run the PSF I would halve this I assume? A LVL beam to be installed to support ceiling joists that are *not* continuous, as in they tie into the LVL beam. I believe this is the PLF rating? It seems a little too straightforward using the tech sheet so I want to make sure I am calculating correctly. I'm wanting to learn how to properly size an LVL beam when the specifics do not simply fall under the manufacture's generic span chart giving two options for premade spans. ![]() ![]() Capacity for Flexibility and AdaptabilityĪs an intern, your employer will expect you to fulfill many tasks within the scope of your responsibilities. If you volunteered with an organization or approached a professor to participate in a research project in order to gain hands-on experience in your field, these would serve as excellent examples of your initiative to learn and grow. In addition to mentioning your initiative as one of your strongest skills, give examples of instances where you have taken charge of your own learning. 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Take your toggle, fold it towards you and slide it through the hole.This is to help the plaster stay intact and prevent cracking. □ PRO TIP: When drilling a hole on a plaster wall, tape the area where you’re drilling using masking tape or painter’s tape. Just remember that your anchors should be long enough to go through the plaster and lath. They provide extra support by expanding on the other side of the wall, holding the screw and your frame securely. The best anchors to use for plaster walls are Molly Bolts and Toggle Bolts. Unlike drywall, most plastic wall anchors won’t really work on plaster. So what happens when you want to hang a picture in an area without a wall stud? Well, that’s where wall anchors come in and save the day. Consider yourself lucky if there’s a wall stud in that area because, sadly, that’s not always the case. Next, figure out where you want to hang your picture or art and mark it with a pencil. They gave the Homder Digital Stud Finder the highest rating for its excellent alert system and its ability to work well on various surfaces. To find a wall stud in a plaster wall, use a magnetic stud finder that’s proven to work on this type of wall.Īccording to Toolbox Gadgets, there are 10 great stud finders out there that work on plaster walls. Find a wall stud.įinding a wall stud on plaster walls is tricky because of the inconsistent way that plaster wall is constructed. ![]() Wall studs are considered the strongest part of the wall, so it provides a better holding power. When it comes to hanging things on the wall in general, there’s a rule of thumb to remember and that is to hang pictures on wall studs if you can. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s talk about picture hangers for your plaster walls. On the downside, it’s more brittle and more labor-intensive than drywall. Plaster walls give home builders the creative freedom to make curves and arches around the ceiling and the walls. It’s also thicker and more contour friendly. Plaster wall has a rough and uneven surface, giving off an old-home aesthetic. These layers are then nailed to wall studs and coated with plaster for a nice finish. Plaster walls are made from strips of wood or lath layered on top of each other. First Things First: What’s a Plaster Wall?īefore there was drywall, plaster was the go-to choice for walls. To help you get started, here’s everything you need to know about plaster walls and how you can hang pictures on them the right way. With plaster walls, you will have to make decisions that prioritize the condition of the plaster wall. Doing so will cause the plaster to crack. This means that there are lesser choices in hardware because not all of them work well with plaster. The biggest challenge in dealing with plaster walls is that this type of wall is more brittle than, say, drywall or c oncrete. Living in a house built in the 40’s? You probably have plaster walls, and picture hanging might be a little different for you. ![]() ![]() There are 9 official time zones according to the law. The time zones in the law are defined by their offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Code, Title 15, Chapter 6, Subchapter IX - Standard Time. Time zones in the USA are defined in the U.S. Since 1967, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has been responsible for governing time zones in the country. The US was divided into 4 standard time zones on November 18, 1883, and jurisdiction for the zones was given to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Time Zones Being Used in Dependencies of United States Offset They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends. The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in United States Offset Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends. In practice, this means that the local time in these time zones changes when DST begins and ends. For example, Eastern Time (ET) refers to Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), depending on which is currently in use. The time zones in the contiguous US are often referred to by their generic name, without making a difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time designations. Generalized Time Zones in United States Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Since Howland Island and Baker Island constitute the world's westernmost landmasses in relation to the International Date Line, making them the last places on Earth where any date exists, they are sometimes assigned a theoretical 12th time zone called Anywhere on Earth (AoE). As neither Hawaii nor the 5 dependencies use Daylight Saving Time (DST), there are only 6 corresponding DST time zones. In addition, Alaska, Hawaii, and 5 US dependencies all have their own time zones. The contiguous US has 4 standard time zones. ![]() However, adding the time zones of 2 uninhabited US territories, Howland Island and Baker Island, brings the total count to 11 time zones. ![]() There are 9 time zones by law in the USA and its dependencies. Time Zones Currently Being Used in United States Offset Business Date to Date (exclude holidays). ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s jam-packed with training, ideas, and lessons that can literally transform your photography overnight. Transform your photos and edits from average to awesome with our in-depth, mobile photography course. Get Our Best Photography Tips & Workflows This is a consideration that’s becoming increasingly important for those who work cross-platform or are leaning more on their iPads for work. We also considered availability, which is to say where else you can access your investment beyond macOS. subscription, and so on that are beyond the scope of this comparison. This is very subjective territory and we recognize that there are differing schools of thought on price ranges, single-payment vs. can not only help with the initial learning process, but also speed up workflows for more confident users.Ĭost and Availability: Cost is a tricky subject, but in general we’re looking for products that have a clear, understandable cost structure and that feel like good value for money. The availability of communities, tutorials, classes, etc. We looked for something that’s relatively easy to start with, but has room for growth as your needs and skills develop.Įcosystem: A crucial aspect of an app’s appeal is the ecosystem of supporting resources that build up around it, both from the manufacturer and from third parties. The availability, speed, and effectiveness of these features are what set the apps apart from each other.ĭesign and Ease of Use: Though much of the core functionality is shared between apps in this category, the way tools are presented, how granular the controls are, and how customizable the interface is can all influence how you work. We focused primarily on features that pertain to photographers and those looking to do common image manipulation tasks like adding text, resizing, etc. ![]() Having focused our attention only on pixel editors, we examined eligible apps according to the following core characteristics:įeatures: The scope of work that you can tackle with this category of app is daunting. Though they’re generally used for photo editing, many people also turn to pixel editors for graphic design, print preparation, digital painting, and many other use cases that go way beyond the scope of pure photography. We’ve already covered photo editors with DAM (Digital Asset Management) capabilities in a separate piece. The latter are sometimes called pixel editors, and we’re using the term here to make it easy to differentiate between them and the other kind of photo editing app. We’ll take a look at why Affinity Photo was selected, what the competition looks like, where it falls short, and what sorts of users are best served by each choice.īut first… What is a Pixel Editor, Exactly?Īlthough the terminology is a bit hazy, the photo editing landscape has two main kinds of app: the all-in-one asset management plus editing environment options, like Lightroom, and the standalone editors designed to perform deeper modifications on single photos at a time, like Photoshop. The basic layout of Affinity Photo resembles Photoshop, making it easy to go from one to the other. While it remains the most powerful option - and a great choice for anyone who’s interested in exploring it - we believe that Affinity Photo is an easier, quicker solution for most users.Īffinity Photo offers most of the same capabilities for less money, and is equally at home on macOS and iPadOS - a claim that Photoshop still can’t make, despite its recent re-release on iPadOS. Photoshop has been the king of the hill in this space for many years, having had decades to establish its dominance. ![]() When the editing demands of photographers exceed the capabilities of solutions like Lightroom, they turn to dedicated pixel editors like Photoshop. ![]() ![]() ![]() Just aim your bubble and watch the bubbles pop, pop and pop! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this free online bubble shooter by Arkadium.Hey, do you want to download the Bubble Shooter for pc? Then you are in the right place because here you can download Bubble Shooter on your mac and windows.īubble Shooter is a Casual game developed by Bubble Shooter. It's easy to see why people are so enchanted by these fun bubble shooter games. For Arkadium, our team built out endless levels, several bonus-up bubbles, and beautiful animations to make this bubble shooter game one of a kind.Īre you ready to dive into the vibrant world of Bubble Shooter online, free on Arkadium's website? ![]() Though each version of Bubble Shooter is similar in nature, each developer adds their own twist and unique fingerprint. Fast forward a few years, and with the invention of smartphones and the app store, free Bubble Shooter games only continued to grow in popularity, becoming one the most popular casual games and a popular pastime for millions of fans around the world. ![]() It has been theorized that the game quickly caught on with the public given its simplicity, fun animations, the need to develop a strategy (albeit a fairly simple strategy), and the adorable duo of Bob and Bub, character dragons who shot the actual bubbles.Ī mere year later, the brain-boosting puzzles of Bubble Shooter games really took off after several game developers launched computer and browser-based versions of Bubble Shooter. The first recognized Bubble Shooter game was an arcade game released in Japan called Puzzle Bobble (in the US and other Western countries, it was called Bust a Move). While you can always enjoy bubble shooter for free online, did you know you can take it on the go with you? 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If you hit 2 or more bubbles of the same color as the one you shoot, they will pop! Any bubbles that are no longer connected to the ceiling will fall down. Just like dozens of other classic bubble shooter games, use the mouse to aim your bubble shooter and click the left mouse button to shoot a bubble. If you're ready for some popping fun, Arkadium's Bubble Shooter free online game is here to deliver a thrilling and addictive experience! ![]() |
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