![]() ![]() You can even do post-installation leveling adjustments, which means that if you notice your TV starting to lean askew you can fix it without having to take the whole mounting system apart or remove the mount from the wall. The articulating arm features a full range of motion so you can precision-place your screen for the best viewing angle in just about any room. You can install it on either a drywall-and-stud or concrete/brick/stone surface, which is great news for anyone who lives in an older home with odd architectural elements. You can use it with screens up to 90 inches in size, and it can hold up to 125 pounds. Thankfully, the Sanus VLF728-S2 wall mount is designed from the ground-up to accommodate big-screen TVs. Wall-mounting a large, heavy TV can be a daunting task. Sanus VLF728-S2 specs - Weight limit: 125 pounds | Size limit: 42 - 90 inches | Motion: Full-motion | Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor | Dimensions: 33.8 x 17.68 x 2.15 inches | VESA compatibility: 100x100 minimum, 600x400 maximum It even comes with a remote control for easy positioning, and to create default positions you can quickly set up with the push of a button. It's compatible with a wide variety of VESA mounting configurations, and can accommodate TVs up to 85-inches and up to 110 pounds. The dual electric motor flips your TV up and out of the way when not in use, helping protect your TV and the mount from damage and to give your space a cleaner look. It mounts to your ceiling joists, which frees up wall and floor space and gives you plenty of placement options which is great for smaller spaces like bedrooms or apartments. ![]() This motorized TV mount from Vivo is an almost-perfect solution for finding the right spot for your TV. ![]() If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. ![]()
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![]() Below are a few of the features and settings mentioned as in the works for Threads: Mosseri and others have posted about what features may eventually make it to Threads, because according to Mosseri, this current Threads is just the first version. "So humbled by everyone signing up, but we gotta make sure this is an app people want to keep using before we worry about making money…" The company is reportedly talking to advertisers. What about advertisements on Threads?Īccording to Mosseri, advertisements are currently not a priority. Again, Mosseri posted that chronological feeds options and a following feed will eventually come to Threads. For starters, if you join Threads and follow a bunch of people, you may still see posts from people you don't follow in your feed. Besides the whole can't-delete-Threads-without-Instagram thing, people are also upset that their timeline is a mess. No feed for only people you follow? And no chronological feed? Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNETĪdam Mosseri, head of Instagram, posted that although Threads is powered by Instagram, the company is looking for a way to allow users to delete their Threads account separately. If you do deactivate, you can come back to Threads any time. There are other settings that apply to both Threads and Instagram, including two-factor authentication and password changes. If you configure any of these two settings, changes will apply to both Threads and Instagram.Īccount is where you can set up reminders to take a break from Threads and deactivate your profile. At the bottom, you'll see two settings: one for blocking profiles and the other for hiding likes. You can also choose who mentions you, mute accounts and hide offensive words and phrases. In privacy, you can make your profile private, which means only approved followers can check out and interact with your posts and replies. Toggle off push notifications for threads and replies and following and followers. In the profile section, hit the globe on the top-left or the two-dash icon on the top-right to access your settings, where you can configure your notifications, privacy and account. Speaking of settings, let's spend a little more time on which settings you can adjust in Threads. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET A little more about the settings in Threads Oh also, Threads posts aren't in chronological order right now, but Meta is looking at how to let users see feeds chronologically.Ībove you can see home (left), new thread (middle) and activity. Here you can like, leave a comment on, repost and share posts. You may be a bit startled to see posts from users you don't follow, but that's how the current iteration of Threads works. ![]() The first, on the left is home, which is where your timeline lives. To start, let's go through what each button in the navigation bar means. There are also your settings, but we'll get into that a little bit later. ![]() ![]() Everything you need you can find at the bottom in the navigation bar: home, search, new thread, activity and profile. The Threads user interface is pretty simple for now. You can hit Join Threads to begin browsing through your timeline. The last page will give you a bit of info about Threads and its future, like how Threads and Instagram are intrinsically tied and how you'll soon be able to interact with other social media platforms, like Mastadon. ![]() ![]() The March 2015 version is no longer accepted.) Renewal applicants: Download the DD Form 2950-1 (updated Jan 2020 version is now available. Visit the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office website: New applicants: Do wnload the DD Form 2950 (updated Jan 2020 version is now available. How Do I Apply for a D-SAACP Certification? SARCs, PMs, and SAPR VAs certified through D-SAACP will join a growing field of certified civilian victim advocates who are trained and committed to upholding the highest standards of victim care and privacy. The DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) recognizes the critical support Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Managers (PMs), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates (SAPR VAs) provide to victims of sexual assault. – Credentialed advocates may use the designation “CA” after their names.įor instructions, applications, and detailed information on the National Advocate Credentialing Program, please visit: (D-SAACP) Department Of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program – Credentialed advocates receive a certificate suitable for framing and a wallet card containing their general credentialing information. – Credentialed advocates may request an indication of a “Specialty” on their credential as supported by documented specialty training. – Credentials are renewable every two years and may be upgraded. – Professional identification with a group whose common ground is victim services and whose members abide by a Professional Code of Ethics for Victim Service Professionals – Initiation and definition by the field, rather than by outside professional groups – Promotion and acknowledgement of a standardized minimum of forty (40) hours of pre-service training and requirement of thirty-two (32) hours of continuing education every two years – Enhanced recognition, credibility and mobility in the victim assistance field They include, but are not limited to, the following: The program is inclusive rather than exclusive and voluntary rather than mandatory.Ĭredentialing offers many benefits to those in the victim assistance field. ![]() The NACP is voluntary and open to any individual who provides (or plans to provide) services to those victimized by crime, whether as paid or volunteer staff, and whether or not they have a formal education or degree. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will be reviewed and approved quarterly. NACP is designed to promote a minimum of forty hours of pre-service training for advocates, recognizes the advocate’s years of experience, whether volunteer or paid, and requires continuing education for all advocates credentialed under the program.įour levels of credentialing are offered – Provisional, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced – for all of which eligibility is based upon minimum requirements. The National Advocate Credentialing Program® (NACP), developed through the cooperative effort of multiple national and state victim assistance organizations, was launched in 2003 as the first voluntary credentialing program available to crime victim advocates nationwide. NACP (National Advocate Credentialing Program) ![]() ![]() ![]() Google Flights features a fabulous “Explore map” feature that allows you to select any two major city pairs and see lowest fare for your dates in addition to price trends for the month surrounding them. ![]() ![]() And it's one of only three engines in our results that has a filter allowing you to add checked and cabin bags and recalculate the prices accordingly. It shows average prices on a pop-up calendar so you can see at a glance when the cheapest days to fly are for the next two months (you can also peruse a price grid and price graph on the results page). However, the titan of online search has combined that database with its own algorithmic wizardry to produce some excellent features.įirst of all, it is unbelievably fast, refreshing results as you key in filters almost before you can blink. Google’s purchase of the IATA Software flight engine a decade ago didn’t turn into the game-changer many predicted. Many other aggregators canvass FlightNetwork as part of their results, but given the customer reports, using it might be best for itineraries you don’t anticipate having to change. The company is reportedly slow to respond or offer refunds, and dissatisfied customers have posted online about having to pay fees even when flights were canceled. It just shows a note that you’ll "be able to add baggage during check-in or at the airport." Checked bags can cost $30 to $100 a pop each way, so we expect better communication.įinally, many people report running into problems with customer service, especially when it comes to canceled flights and altered itineraries. Not only doesn't it disclose baggage fees, it also won’t let you bundle them into the fare. Although its six-week APEX fares prices for New York to Paris were the best of our bunch, its last-minute prices on the same route were the worst. By far the priciest when it came to last-minute fares, FlightNetwork was also the only site that couldn’t locate a direct flight to Japan even with a full six weeks’ notice. ![]() Yes, it found among the lowest last-minute fares for Miami–Rio and Philly–Rome, but it really dropped the ball on L.A.–Tokyo. Fares within 1% of one another were considered equal.įlightNetwork, a Canadian online travel agency (you’ll have to do your own currency conversions), makes our top 10 for the first time-but its results were all over the place. We then used a complicated, weighted scoring system for each route search that rewards two points to any site that finds the best fares, one point for second-best, nothing for average results, a negative point for high prices, and minus two for the sites that returned the worst fares. Airlines may think such routings make for viable plans, but we don’t. We have no time for, um, “creative” itineraries that would be hell to fly-so we discarded results that increased total travel time by more than half through excessively long layovers, too many stops, or flying way out of the way just to change planes. We threw in a curve ball (Denver to New Delhi) and even included a flight with no North American legs (London–Barcelona) to see how well each contestant handled Europe‘s wilderness of low-cost carriers. We covered major gateways (NYC to LAX, Miami to Rio) and secondary ones (Philadelphia to Rome). We tried both last-minute flights (leaving the coming weekend) and APEX fares (booked six weeks out). A lack of price transparency is standard operating procedure for the highly competitive aviation industry.We tested 19 sites on the same 28 itineraries. NPR requested specifics from the airlines, including a list of cities impacted and ceilings for the caps. Airlines said they'd limit fare increases through the weekend, but the details are fuzzyĪs Southwest's cancellation wave drags on, airlines including American, Alaska, Delta and United all said they'd impose fare caps domestically for the next few days. You should also check the options again later: Sometimes an airline will add back a cheaper economy seat when they finalize crew schedules or flight changes. Sometimes clicking through might reveal it as a business or first-class ticket. Potter said a good practice is to check your eye-popping fare with the airline's website. "Airlines regularly pull certain fares from sale in the waning days before a flight – they don't want to offload their cheapest fare classes last minute and may need to keep some seats open for crew, upgrades, flight changes, etc.," Potter said. ![]() ![]() Go to Graph à Control Chart à XBar, and put “turnaround time” in “Process”, “day” in “Sample Label”, and add “Phase” in the “Phase” box, as follows: You can also use a Phase variable in the control chart. The data table we are using in this example also contained a “Phase” variable that indicated pre-intervention versus post-intervention days. Using a Phase Variable in a Control Chart The XBar chart will now contain all the data points, and special cause tests that are met will be highlighted and labeled as follows: If any of the special cause tests are met, the point will be highlighted in the control chart and the test number will appear next to it.įor example, you can go back to the data table and unexclude and unhide the days of the intervention (rows 19 till 69), by clicking on Rows à Clear Row States. If you place your mouse on one of the tests, for example Test 1, the definition of that test will appear, such as “One point beyond Zone A”. This will turn on all special cause tests. Turning on the Special Cause TestsĬlick on the little red triangle next to “Xbar of turnaround time” and select Tests à All Tests. Typically, if you are collecting data in real time, after freezing the control limits, you would turn on all special cause tests to be able to detect changes instantaneously. To unfreeze the control limits, you need to delete the “Sigma” and “Limits” properties from the column, by right-clicking on the variable name and choosing “Column Info”, and under “Properties”, removing these 2 properties. This will save the control limits as properties in the “turnaround time” process variable, as indicated by the asterisk symbol now appearing next to the variable in the data table. To freeze the control limits to their values based on these 6 days, click on the little red triangle next to “Variables Control Chart” and click “Save Limits” à “In Column”. Notice the note on the bottom: “17 samples were excluded”. The XBar chart now only contains data up to Day 6. Redo the XBar Control Chart following the instructions in part 1 ( Graph à Control Chart à XBar put “Day” in “Sample Label” and “turnaround time” in “Process” click OK). This will exclude and hide rows 19 through 69, as shown in the following picture. On the top menu, click on ROWS à Exclude/Unexclude then ROWS à Hide/Unhide. ![]() To do that, select all the post-intervention rows, starting at Day 7 (row 19) till the end of the table. You know that you will implement an intervention on Day 7, and you want to be able to freeze the control limits to what they are in baseline, so that you can visualize whether or not any change is taking place after you intervene, compared to baseline. You want to plot the data that you have collected so far on the first 6 days, to look at your process at baseline and judge whether it is in control. Suppose you were collecting your data in real time, and you are at Day 6. Click “Add” then “Ok”.Ī blue reference line will now be added on the X axis, labeled as “Intervention”, as follows:įreezing Control Limits in a Control Chart Click on the black square next to Color and pick a different color, such as blue. ![]() Under “Reference Lines”, type “8” in “Value” and type “Intervention” in “Label”. Double-click on the X axis to open the “X Axis Specification” menu. Suppose you want to add a reference line on the X-axis that indicates the start of the intervention, on Day 7. To color the zones, click on the same red triangle as before and choose “Shade Zones”: If you want to add the control zones, click on the little red triangle next to “XBar of turnaround time”Ĭlick on “Show Zones” to show zones A, B, and C around the centerline, as follows: The X axis represents day the Y axis represents the AVERAGE turnaround time for each day. ![]() The average, upper, and lower control limits are shown on the XBar chart. You will get an XBar Control Chart and a Range Chart, as follows: Put “Day” in the “Sample Label” and “Turnaround Time” in the “Process”, as shown in the following picture. To make an XBar Control Chart using all the data available in JMP, go to Analyze>Quality and Process>Control chart>XBAR. On Day 7 (observation number 19), an intervention takes place to reduce turnaround time. There are several measurements of turnaround time within a single day therefore, you can make an XBar Control Chart. ![]() JSL supports that kind of meta-programming (a script that creates another script) using the functions Expr(), Name Expr() and Eval Expr().īelow is an example like what I think you are trying to do.ĭt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Decathlon.Example: You have a dataset with the variables Day, Turnaround Time, and Phase. You need to somehow construct a single script which accounts for the variable number of columns and then run that script. Yes, your script is launching Graph Builder 3 times. I'll answer here, but note there is a separate JMP Community where more JMP experts will see your questions. ![]() ![]() What’s more? The bulk pack is available in 38 different color combinations. And they’re also reinforced with padding along the toes and heels to cushion your feet and keep you comfortable. The socks come equipped with a tight top cuff, which should keep them securely in place as you handle whatever the workday throws at you. With 15 to 20 mmHg of compression, they should feel tighter than some of the light compression socks on the market but less intense than the heavier ones. (CHARMKING doesn’t disclose what makes up the rest of the blend.) So you can expect them to feel both flexible and durable. ![]() The stretchy socks are crafted from 85 percent nylon. The brand’s Compression Socks set comes with a whopping eight pairs-meaning you’ll have a pair for every day of the week, plus an extra pair for good measure. Best Unisex: Physix Gear Sport Compression SocksĬHARMKING makes it easy to stock up on compression socks. Along the sole of each sock, you’ll see the phrase, “100% Awesome.” So if you’re ever in need of a pick-me-up, take a moment to let your socks remind you how great you really are. One final thing worth noting about the socks: They come with a built-in mantra. But if you don’t mind a loose estimate-and if all you’re after is a pair of light compression socks you can wear every day-this info might be all you need. That said, FIGS doesn’t disclose how much compression the socks will provide, aside from saying they’ll deliver “light compression.” This is bound to disappoint fans of precision. So you should expect them to feel refreshingly tight. Of course, FIGS’ 100% Awesome Compression Socks aren’t just standard socks-they’re compression socks. Plus, they come cushioned with padding along the toes and heels-a feature that’s much-appreciated when you’re spending all day on your feet. They should be flexible enough to comfortably move around in, and cozy enough to slip your feet into every single day. Crafted from a blend of nylon (75 percent) and lycra (25 percent), the socks should feel incredibly stretchy and soft. But the brand’s 100% Awesome Compression Socks should be just as comfortable. Best Women's Overall: FIGS 100% Awesome Compression SocksįIGS is known for its cozy-cute scrubs. At the base of each sock, you’ll see the phrase: “Just go for it.” Tucked away where no one can see it, this mantra might act as a note to self-reminding you that you can do it, on your longest, toughest days. But what makes FIGS’ Just Go For It Compression Socks truly special is that they boast a fun design. (You should only spot seams at the top of and along the toes of each sock.) Since the socks are cushioned with padding along the toes and heels, they should be comfortable enough to wear all day long. To cut down on irritation, the socks are designed with minimal seams. But they do call the compression level “light”-meaning the socks are probably suitable for everyday wear. Unfortunately, FIGS doesn’t disclose how much compression you should expect from the socks. And since they’re compression socks, they should feel a little bit tight, too. The socks are crafted from a stretchy-soft blend of nylon (91 percent) and spandex (9 percent), so you can expect them to feel comfortable and flexible. The brand specializes in genuinely comfortable healthcare apparel, and its Just Go For It Compression Socks do not disappoint. ![]() It should come as no surprise that FIGS’ compression socks earned our top spot. ![]() To help you understand what’s out there, here are the best compression socks you can buy over-the-counter. Your doctor can help you figure out which compression socks to buy, how tightly they should fit, and how long you should wear them. (Some are tighter than others.) So it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor before buying a pair. 1Ĭompression socks come in many sizes, styles, and compression levels. ![]() Ross, this light pressure promotes blood flow-and it can potentially help you cut down on swelling, inflammation, varicose veins, blood clots, and more. Compression socks (also called compression stockings) are tall socks that gently squeeze the legs. Sherry Ross, M.D., OB/GYN and Women’s Health Expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, says. “For jobs that require women and men to be on their feet for long periods of time, compression stockings help promote better blood circulation in the legs,” Dr. One potential way to curb this discomfort? 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You'll get the best results from a macro lens, but again, if you don't have one, a decent 24-70mm will work. Pixl-latr offers a number of 3D-printed parts for helping you get the most out of the product, such as holders designed specifically for certain sizes of slides. Essentially it holds your film flat against a translucent diffuser, allowing you to evenly distribute light across the film plane for a smooth, even scan.Īs mentioned, a lightbox is the best choice for the light source, though if you're in a tight spot pretty much anything will do, from a bedside lamp to a tablet with its screen brightness turned all the way up. The PIxl-latr is one of the most recent devices aiming at disrupting the market it's more a scanning-assistant device than a scanner, requiring a lightbox and a camera with a good macro lens in order to work. However, the V600 can’t match the top-ranking Opticfilm 8100’s ability to extract every speck of detail.Īs you can see from a glance at this list, film scanning can be an expensive process. Results are superior to the Plustek OpticFilm 135 dedicated film scanner, with noticeably more detail, plus better default color and contrast. Scanning with Digital ICE automatic dust and scratch removal enabled only adds around 20 seconds per frame. You might imagine that laying out up to a dozen 35mm film frames over the flatbed would result in fast scanning, but the V600 Photo still scans each frame individually – albeit automatically – and takes around one minute per frame at 3,200 dpi. ![]() Scanning resolution can go as high as a whopping 12,800 dpi, but you'll likely find 3,200 dpi more than enough for your film stocks, producing a digitized image equivalent to around 12.2MP. Naturally, it can scan photos and documents, but it includes holders for 35mm film, 35mm slides, and 120/220 medium format film. However, the V600 is impressively designed to cater to film photographers. The 8100 can struggle to reveal every detail in the shadow areas of high-contrast 35mm slide positives, but this is our only nitpick.įlatbed scanners are traditionally thought of as a more versatile but less finessed alternative to a dedicated film scanner. It also lets you scan the entire film frame with no overzealous cropping. Though the front panel has a QuickScan button that automatically scans and saves a frame to your computer desktop, it’s best to load up the bundled SilverFast software that provides comprehensive scanning options and pre-scan image enhancement.Įven without messing with the settings, and scanning at 3,600 dpi, the 8100 is in a league of its own for scan quality, extracting bags of detail from our 35mm negs and transparencies. Each 35mm film frame takes nearly 4 minutes to scan at max res, but 3,600 dpi is more than adequate for most film stocks and you’ll have a scanned frame in 1 minute 20 seconds. This does however mean the 8100 is no speed demon. It’s also a real optical film scanner and not just a digital camera sensor in a scanner body. This is the baby of the OpticFilm range, yet it still boasts a respectable 7,200dpi maximum scanning resolution. See our full Plustek Opticfilm 8200i SE review for more details There is also a Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ai available (see below), a flagship model that adds color calibration software into the package - useful for color transparency scanning, albeit at a higher cost. The price difference between the two scanners is smaller in the US, making the extra convenience of the 8200i SE very tempting. But if you regularly scan multiple negs that are likely to need dust and scratch removal, then the 8200i SE could be a real time-saver and worth the premium. The downside? In some places, the 8200i SE can cost around 40% more than the 8100, making it rather less of a bargain. Combined with the iSRD feature in the bundled SilverFast scanning software, any dust and scratches on your negs are automatically detected and then removed from the digital scan - clever stuff. There's really only one key feature that separates the 8200i SE from the 8100, and that's its dedicated infra-red scanning channel. It's almost identical on this inside too, but that's no bad thing, as that means you're assured top-notch scanning quality, providing you're prepared to wait a while when using max 7200dpi scanning resolution. ![]() ![]() Apart from its black rather than blue finish, the OpticFilm 8200i SE could be mistaken for its baby 8100 sibling. ![]() ![]() ![]() Seamless integration across platforms: Whether you’re using the desktop application or the browser extension, Lightshot offers a consistent experience across different environments. ![]() ![]() ![]() These capabilities allow users to customize their screenshots and add context or emphasis to specific areas.ģ. Powerful editing tools: Lightshot provides a comprehensive set of editing features, including cropping, resizing, and annotation tools. Users can take screenshots with just a few clicks or keystrokes, making it a convenient tool for everyday use.Ģ. 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