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There are many portable computers that we can find on the market that are focused on an audience that, in addition to working, also wants to enjoy their favorite games without having to make an exorbitant investment. These computers, in addition to the dedicated graphics included in the motherboard, also include a graphics card, a graphics card that is used by the system by default. The same happens with desktop computers to which an external graphic is connected, this being the one used by default and where we must connect the corresponding monitor. However, some games with the help of Windows, on certain occasions have become a real mess and switch between the different graphics cards that the computer has, which is a performance problem as well as for the game we are playing, since it takes us out completely hers. In addition, if it is a portable computer, even if we are not making use of the power offered by the graphics we have installed and, for example, if we are not writing a document in Word, using the computer's graphics we will always have a higher consumption. battery and the overall performance of the equipment will always be lower. If we want to optimize both the consumption of our equipment and the performance, the best thing we can do if our equipment has a dedicated graphics card together with the native one, is to deactivate one of them. Disable graphics card To deactivate one of the graphics on our PC, the first thing we must do is access the Device Manager. Within this section, click on Display adapters to show the two graphics cards that our team has. Whether we want to deactivate the native one or if what we want is to deactivate the dedicated one, we just have to press the right mouse button on the one we are going to deactivate and press the Disable device option. Most desktop computers automatically disable the integrated graphics when a dedicated one is connected, so if, when proceeding as we show you below, only a display adapter is shown, it means that the native one is disabled, so Therefore, our team is only using the dedicated graphics card. If we want to optimize the operation of our equipment in games, we must deactivate the native graphics, since in this way we will avoid that, when configuring the graphics of a game, it only recognizes the integrated one (with fewer features) and not the dedicated. In addition, we will also avoid that, if Windows or the game crosses the cables, it will change us halfway through the game from one graphic to another. But, if what we want is to reduce the battery consumption of our equipment and that performance is better, the graph that we must deactivate is the dedicated one. In this way, the battery consumption that the equipment will make will be lower. Whether we want to deactivate the integrated or dedicated graphics, we must perform the steps that we show you below. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/cambio-windows-ahorrar-luz-mejor-rendimiento/

CPU Model: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Cores/Threads: 8/16 Base/Turbo Frequency: 4.2GHz/5GHz Ryzen 7 7800X3D The Ryzen 5800X3D was a revolution, the icing on the cake of a long-lived AM4 platform that, thanks to its extra cache, showed next-generation performance. As we already mentioned in the analysis of that Zen 3 processor, in this Zen 4 generation we would see processors with 3D V-Cache technology again and, in fact, we now have up to 3 models, the 12 and 16 core processors also have these versions, with 3D cache in a chiplet. The box has a magnetic closure, the front face is a lid that wraps around the box and shows the processor through its central transparency. It does not include a fan, like the rest of the X processors, only the 65W versions include a Wraith Prism. On the back it shows that it is a socket AM5 processor that requires DDR5 RAM. As a novelty we have integrated graphics in Zen 4, with 2 graphics cores and up to 2,200 MHz. The stacked L3 cache employs a highly refined method dubbed by AMD as Hybrid Bond. 3D V-Cache technology unites the third level cache at the molecular level in an evolution of great complexity, with an idea inherited from the first Flip Chip solders. In the Zen 4 we have 32 MB of cache per chiplet, the stacked cache doubles this capacity, obtaining a total of 96 MB in this processor and 128 MB in the Ryzen 9 with 2 chiplets. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 6 threads. Its base and turbo frequencies are 4.2 GHz and 5 GHz respectively, the multiplier is locked. This is 300 MHz base and 400 MHz turbo compared to the Ryzen 7 7700X and similar clock frequencies to the Ryzen 7 7700 with less base clock but more turbo. The TDP of the 7700 is 65W, the 7700X is 105W, and the 7800X3D is 120W. The chip is made with TSMC technology and lithography of 5 nm for the cores and 6 nm for the intercom chilpet. The first has a surface area of 71 mm² and the second 122 mm², housing 6.57 billion transistors. The caches per core are 1 MB for L2 and 64 KB for L1. The maximum temperature in the models with 3D V-Cache is 89º, 6 less than in the minus without stacked cache. The stacked cache doesn't just affect the specs, it's a processor that gets hotter, it actually has gold plating on the chiplet for optimal HIS dissipation. To avoid possible problems AMD has not only locked the multiplier but also limited the voltage, but we can activate the PBO and access the Curve Optimizer for adaptive negative voltage compensation. https://www.noticias3d.com/articulo.asp?idarticulo=3547

Music Title: Cazzu, Young Miko - Brinca (Video Oficial) Signer: Cazzu ft. Young Miko Release Date: 06/04/2023 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer: - Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): 10/10

Artist: Paco Martín Real Name: Francisco Martín Ruíz Birth Date /Place: December 15, 1953 Age: 69 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Pop and rock Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): Atrévete - Siempre es ella - Volar Other Information: He was born in Cáceres in 1949. As a teenager he was already part of some musical formations, the best known being the group Los Santos made up of Francisco Álvarez, José María Jiménez and po[CENSORED]r film director Pedro Almodóvar. In the 70s he traveled to Madrid to enter the University. In this period he will compose his first songs. The following year he participated in a talent scout contest on TVE, which allowed him to sign his first contract with Hispavox. In total, the singer has composed more than one hundred songs and has topped the main sales charts in the country and Latin America on several occasions.

Live Performance Title: Karol G - "A Ella" Live Performance | Vevo Signer Name: Karol G Live Performance Location: Colombia Official YouTube Link: Your Opinion About the Track (Music Video): 10/10

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On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris, France, and it took five months to build its foundations, as well as 21 to assemble the metal part, which was considered a record. The construction of the tower is a marvel of precision, as numerous chroniclers have recognized. With a start date of January 1887, the work finished on March 31, 1889. The author of the project Gustave Eiffel was awarded the Legion of Honor on the narrow platform at the top. Since then, it has become the most international symbol of the French capital, inspiring poets, painters, musicians, filmmakers; men and women from all over the planet who have been seduced to exalt the emblematic structure in films, texts, songs, video game pictures, coins, bills, stamps and the most diverse logos. Here are five curiosities about the so-called "iron tower": 1) Rejected in several European cities Before being approved in Paris, the Eiffel Tower project was presented in several European cities, including Barcelona, Spain. In all of them it was rejected for not being coherent with the design of the buildings in each of the cities where it was valued. In the French capital, even before it was finally built, it also generated controversy, since more than 300 artists of the time signed a letter to protest against its construction. Although currently not much is said about it, Spain does regret having lost the opportunity to have the beautiful monument, which is claimed to be six times more expensive than the Colosseum in Rome. 2) Limited to 20 years The Eiffel Tower was built in two years, two months and five days (doubling the time originally planned, although compared to Notre Dame's 180 years, it was a “quick” construction). It was inaugurated in 1889 during the World's Fair of the Universal Exhibition and it was planned to destroy it twenty years later. However, following the installation by the French Navy of a radio antenna at its highest point for communication purposes, its demolition was canceled after the World's Fair in 1900. During the Nazi occupation of Paris (1940-44 ) the antenna was used for German television broadcasting, and from 1960, it became one of the main tourist attractions in France. 3) The tallest building in the world for 41 years The total height of the tower is 300 meters, which made it the tallest building in the world until 1930, when the Chrysler Building in New York took the place with 319 meters. Later, with the installation of the antenna that it has on top, it reached the 324 meters that it currently looks. If the aforementioned antenna is not included, the Eiffel Tower continues to be the second tallest construction in France behind the Millau viaduct. And as another curious fact, it should be noted that due to the thermal expansion of the metal, the tower is 18 centimeters higher in summer than in winter. 4) Illuminated by 20,000 spotlights To illuminate the tower at night, it required the installation of 20,000 blinking lights (eight tons and more than 30 kilometers of cables) and 20 climbers who climbed every night for three months. Currently the lights are usually turned off as a sign of mourning or respect in the face of a tragedy, and light up in a special way for different celebrations. In addition, to prevent corrosion of the material, the building is painted every five years, which is why it has changed its color on many occasions. The color of the tower is based on three tones, with the lightest being painted on the upper part and becoming progressively darker towards the bottom. 5) Loved by 6 million visitors The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of France with an average of almost 6.5 million visitors per year, a higher figure than the number of inhabitants of many countries, for example, Costa Rica. This makes it the fourth most visited monument in the world behind Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Great Wall of China and the Sydney Opera House. Loved by so many, it could be unthinkable this other story that happened in 2004 when an American woman named Erika LaBrie visited Paris and fell in love with the tower, so she decided to marry her in 2007 and change her name to Erika Eiffel. She took her marriage so seriously that she decided to found an organization for people who have relationships with inanimate objects. https://www.telesurtv.net/news/torre-eiffel-paris-francia-curiosidades-aniversario-20200327-0045.html

A cut in production by OPEC countries led to this escalation. Current account, fuel subsidy and air transport, the most affected. After a slow decline, oil prices rose again above US$85, because Saudi Arabia, Iraq and other countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) decided to cut their production. This decision has a strong impact on countries like Colombia, whose economy depends to a large extent on this hydrocarbon. In the country there are several possible effects of this behavior, from an improvement in the current account balance, to a worsening in the deficit of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) and an increase in the cost of aviation fuel. Munir Jalil, director of economic research at BTG Pactual, explained that in principle, being the main export product, it has a positive impact on the government's accounts. He pointed out that this allows a greater entry of dollars into the economy; in addition to leading to better results for Ecopetrol. “This translates into higher dividends and higher tax payments,” he added. However, this also leads to a greater differential between the price of liquid fuels in its local price compared to the international one. This means that the Government must subsidize a greater part in the price of gasoline and Acpm. Jalil highlighted that although the Ministry of Mines and Energy has come up with a policy of increasing gasoline prices, the Acpm has not made any changes. This means that although the increases will partially cushion the effects of increases in gasoline, this will not happen in diesel. The expert pointed out that the Government had already estimated in its accounts the destination of 1.7% of GDP for the payment of this Fund, with which it is probable that with the increases there will still be resources left, since the destination is the same as that of 2022, when the price of a barrel of crude oil was above US$100 and liquid fuels did not rise. Impact on airlines In the midst of the air crisis in Colombia due to the difficulties to operate Viva and Ultra Air, the price of fuel for aircraft has played a crucial role, due to the sharp increase in costs for companies. “The cost of aviation fuel is having a huge impact on the sector. In fact, this line had an increase of 41% in 2022. Normally, fuel has been rising between 20% and 30% internationally. This input has a double impact, the price increase and the payment in dollars”, said Paula Bernal, president of Iata in Colombia (International Air Transport Association). This factor was highlighted at the time by Félix Antelo, now the former president of Viva, as one of the factors that has played against the airline's finances and led them to request a financial rescue with the integration with Avianca. This is not an isolated case, since Ultra also pointed to this reason as one of the reasons for its suspension. "Adverse macroeconomic situations for the industry, such as the increase in the cost of fuel and the exchange rate, generated a substantial increase in costs for the airlines, which led to operating in deficit in recent months," they stated. This has led some companies to look for alternatives such as buying fuel in advance. Stefan Gumuseli, general manager of Air France, pointed out that one of the strategies they have implemented to deal with this situation is hedging, which, although it has risks, in this context has been positive. “By 2022, the price of a cubic ton of fuel was US$1,166, while we negotiated it for US$1,033, which led us to save US$1,000 million,” said Gumuseli. https://www.portafolio.co/economia/finanzas/alza-de-precios-de-petroleo-sabor-agridulce-para-el-gobierno-y-las-empresas-581067

In the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, in southern Japan, the team managed to film the deepest record of a fish. Scientists filmed and captured snailfish at depths of more than 8,000 meters, setting a new record. “We have spent more than 15 years researching these deep-sea snailfish; there's a lot more to them than just depth, but the maximum depth they can survive is truly astounding," said Alan Jamieson, a professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) who worked on the study. In September 2022, the DSSV Pressure Drop research vessel set out on a two-month expedition to the deep trenches around Japan in the north Pacific Ocean. The mission was to explore the Japan, Izu-Ogasawara, and Ryukyu Trenches at 8,000m, 9,300m, and 7,300m depths, respectively, as part of a 10-year study of the world's deepest fish stocks. Jamieson, founder of the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Center and the expedition's chief scientist, worked with a team from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Japan) to deploy baited cameras in the deepest parts of the trenches, details Europe Press. In the Izu-Ogasawara Trench in southern Japan, the team managed to film the deepest record of a fish, the unknown species of snailfish in the genus Pseudoliparis, at a depth of 8,336m. A few days later, in the Japan Trench, the team collected two fish in traps at a depth of 8,022 m. These snailfish, Pseudoliparis belyaevi, were the first fish collected at depths greater than 8,000 m and have only been seen at a depth of 7,703 m in 2008. “The Japanese trenches were amazing places to explore; they are so rich with life, even deep down,” Jamieson said. “We have been researching these deep-sea snailfish for more than 15 years; there is so much more to them than just depth, but the maximum depth they can survive is truly astounding,” he added. https://www.eluniverso.com/larevista/ecologia/filman-y-capturan-peces-a-mas-de-8000-metros-de-profundidad-en-japon-nota/

Today we have with us a mid-size SUV that aims to rival the benchmarks in the segment, from German brands. No, it's not Groundhog Day... but lately we've been telling you about this. SUVs are the cars that leave the most profit margin and if it is from a premium brand, then even more. The contender, the new DS 7, which has lost the Crossback surname it had when it was launched in 2018. This mid-range renewal arrived at dealerships at the beginning of 2023, repeating its strengths and improving those where it faltered. After a week driving it, we liked, above all, the ride comfort, with a suspension that makes bumps disappear. Also the care for the details and materials of the interior and rates that are not at all exaggerated for these times. The DS 7 has a starting price of 42,800 euros, precisely with the 130 hp diesel engine that we tested today. You can find DS 7 offers in our new car section, published by official dealers of the brand, as well as tools to finance the car and be able to comfortably pay for it month by month. But does such a little powerful diesel make sense at this point when hybridization is clearly committed? Let's find out. Abroad The French sell the DS 7 as having charme (which is something like charm or attractiveness). The truth is that it is an elegant SUV and with the renovation it has gained a more modern touch. Differences with the previous model? Well, there are quite a few on the front. The grill is somewhat larger and glossy black rules the grille, with chrome inserts in the form of diamonds of different sizes, matching the frames or the base. They also changed the shapes of the bumper but, above all, the lights. The great novelty is the DS Light Veil, the veil of light, which are daytime running lights arranged in four vertical lines on the bumper itself. They are made up of 33 LED diodes, integrate the indicators and have been achieved with a laser-engraved polycarbonate surface, merging with the bodywork as already predicted by prototypes such as the DS X E-Tense or the DS Aero Sport Lounge. They steal prominence, of course, from the main optics, which are Full LED, although the new Vision 3.0 LEDs are standard only in the highest finishes. Undoubtedly what changes the least is the silhouette. In its day we said that it seemed little risky to us, little to do with that of the most recent DS 4. Without a doubt, it was noted that this model was key to the group's aspirations and, in fact, in 2022 it concentrated more than half of the sales in Spain. In the basic versions we have 18-inch wheels, although they can be up to 21 in the most powerful. By the way, there are six body colors to choose from, two of them black. Few changes in measurements. It is a car that is practically 4.60 meters long (4,593 mm), making it shorter than rivals such as the BMW X3 (4,708 mm), the Audi Q5 (4,682 mm) or the Mercedes GLC (4,716 mm), which They already flirt with 4.70 meters. It goes to 1,891 mm wide and the height is 1,625 mm. And there are also news behind. The LED lights are thinner and have the shape of scales with a vortex effect, as well as "parading" turn signals, as the brand calls them. Between them, a horizontal line with the inscription DS Automobiles in the center of the tailgate, just where the word Crossback could be read before. Let it be known who the manufacturer is Inside If there is something that DS stands out for, it is in its well-cared interiors. There is no change in that, beyond different upholstery and everything is very well finished. From the dash to the tops of the doors, even the outside of the console or more mundane areas like the door pockets, with felt flooring. Nor does the distribution of the elements change, with two 12-inch screens. In the main one, which presides over the dashboard, there is a great novelty, the DS Iris System multimedia system. The idea is to improve the entire user interface and, of course, they have. The response has improved and so have the menus. It has some quick access in the form of a physical button at the bottom and a volume wheel... which could improve the touch a bit. The air conditioning does have to be controlled on the screen. On that screen is the start button, an unusual position and which also has a somewhat plastic touch, not very premium. Of course, the action of starting the car is embellished by the BRM chronograph that emerges when the button is pressed. Fabulous front seats, firm but in which you don't get tired on a long trip and that have a bench that lengthens so that your calves are not exposed. In the center console we have wireless charging or a couple of drink rests, preceded by the Stellantis gear selector that we can see in many models. It is flanked by a bunch of controls for power windows or central locking. A little further back, a huge and deep central chest. The steering wheel is not very big but it does have a good touch. With four spokes, it is somewhat flattened at the base and I am not convinced that it uses a satellite control on the left for cruising speed control. Especially since, with the cams, there is little room for the fingers. Behind the wheel, a 12-inch screen. It shows a lot of information and in quite different ways, but we miss some somewhat classic view since the design wins clarity in many of them. Behind there is a good space for two, with good heights for both the legs and the head. A third occupant is going to be a little more uncomfortable, although he does not have a transmission tunnel that bothers him, but the console sticks out a bit. The best of these seats, the quality of the seats and headrests. We also have air vents at the end of the center console and a couple of USB sockets, as well as classic nets behind the backs of the front seats to leave an object. Trunk There is no change in the trunk capacity in this update. Announces 555 liters, a figure that is very good. . An interesting fact is that the plug-in hybrid versions do not reduce capacity and that the only models that exceed them are more than 10 centimeters longer. In addition to being a good size for its dimensions, it is a space with regular shapes and well finished, although you have to save a small step to reach the bottom. There is a space under the floor to carry tools and there is no lack of details such as hooks to fix the load, hangers or two holes on the sides where to carry small objects. There are two light points, a 12 volt socket on the left wall and a rubber band on the right. It is possible to gain capacity by folding down the rear seat backs, divided in a 60:40 ratio, to achieve a space of 1,752 liters of capacity, not completely flat unless we put the floor in its highest position. A curious detail: the tailgate of the DS 7 has fully integrated rear lights. This allows them to have a differentiated design from the majority, since they are not divided into two parts. Thus, there is also a larger hole to access the cargo space. Bad part? DS had to install additional lights in the bumper so that the car can be seen at night with the tailgate up Engine Beatrice Foucher, the CEO of the brand, confirmed in an interview that we will see a firm commitment to electric DS from 2024 and, from 2028, they will only sell electric cars. For now, the bet is on plug-in hybrids and this DS 7 has no less than three variants with the surname E-Tense. A front-wheel drive, with 225 CV and all-wheel drive with 300 and 360 CV, the latter new in the range. All have a 14.2 kWh battery (somewhat larger than the 13.2 kW that we tested in the previous generation) and with a wing that certifies between 58 and 67 km of autonomy. And yes, there is a small loophole for conventional thrusters. The 130 hp 1.5 BlueHDi diesel, which is the only engine without electrification, labeled C. It is a four-cylinder block that delivers its maximum power at 3,750 rpm, with a maximum torque of 300 Nm at 1,750 rpm. It is always associated with the eight-speed automatic transmission of torque converter and does not have scandalous benefits. It takes 11.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill and its top speed is 195 km/h. At least it announces a low cost of 5.5 l/100 km. Time to check in gear if it meets it. Behavior If there is one aspect in which this car stands out, it is the suspension. It is firm on the highway and then it is capable of swallowing the irregularities of the terrain as only other much more expensive cars can achieve. The 18-inch wheels help because they have a wider rubber profile. In the photo, the large ones are very beautiful, but with ones of the right size you want comfort. I also like the steering, because without being too direct, it does have a good weight and you feel the car firm. The DS 7 E-Tense, the plug-in hybrids already have the predictive active suspension DS Active Scan Suspension as standard. With it, two front cameras read the road and adapt the suspension to what you are going to find. And the engine, well, the truth is that it is not a shot and does not stand up to comparison with the access diesel versions of other premium SUVs. It's responsive, especially after 2,000 rpm, but it's not a sports car. The change seeks more comfortable transitions than quick reactions, even if you select the Sport mode which, yes, squeezes the revolutions a little more than the Eco and Normal. The diesel block does not have all-wheel drive, but with these suspensions and good torque, the DS 7 moves quite well on roads, without leaking too much potholes. Do you want more mobility? You have to choose the most powerful plug-ins. The passenger compartment is also well soundproofed from aerodynamic or rolling noises and you only perceive the rattle of the diesel with a cold engine. And in terms of consumption, it does not do badly, since it is relatively easy to stay at 6.2 l/100 km. They are not ultra-low, but they are acceptable for a car of its size and that is close to a ton and a half in weight. https://noticias.coches.com/pruebas/ds-7-bluehdi-130-cv-prueba-opiniones/484219

Our choice of diet has major consequences for the environment and climate change. With drought and disease threatening food systems, it is crucial that we try to make a difference with what we eat. Luckily, the diet that is most conducive to biodiversity and food security is one that you are probably familiar with. According to a study published last month, following this diet can combat "the double burden of climate change and noncommunicable diseases." How do our food choices affect the environment? The world po[CENSORED]tion is projected to increase to 10.9 billion by the end of the century. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that food production will need to increase by almost 50% to meet demand. This is likely to hamper sustainable growth and put pressure on natural resources. According to a new study published in Advances in Nutrition, today's agricultural and food systems "are considered one of the main drivers of environmental degradation and climate change." The Greek scientists responsible for the study add that agricultural production occupies approximately 40% of the world's land. Livestock and the cultivation of livestock feed account for 75% of all agricultural land. Therefore, the use of irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides could cause the depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation, the researchers say. "In addition, food production constitutes the main consumer of freshwater and is responsible for up to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions." What diet is better for the environment? Faced with this critical situation, the study has analyzed the relative benefits of the different diets for sustainable development and food security. The scientists, drawn from various Greek universities and institutions, compared the Mediterranean diet with the "Western-type" diets of Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Denmark and Sweden. His research concluded that the Mediterranean diet is the best for our planet. Used in countries like Italy, Cyprus and Greece, it turned out to be the most favorable for biodiversity and diversity of food plants. The Mediterranean diet is the best for biodiversity The Mediterranean diet is rich in foods of plant origin, such as vegetables, fruits and cereals, although it varies greatly from one country to another. It is also usually low in the consumption of animal products. This means that it has advantages for our health, such as reducing the risk of chronic diseases, as well as a low environmental impact. The study showed that agricultural biodiversity and diversity in varieties and species of food plants were higher in the Mediterranean diet than in Western-type dietary patterns. The researchers also found that the diet "is associated with lower greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, land use, and energy needs." The Western diet - which scientists say contains a lot of meat, dairy and processed foods - is based on agricultural production methods that "damage ecosystems, increase the use of fossil fuels and increase greenhouse gas emissions." The study concludes that adopting the Mediterranean diet could help establish a more biodiverse environment and put less pressure on natural resources. How to follow a Mediterranean diet To follow a Mediterranean diet, you should make fruits and vegetables your staple foods, along with whole grains like oatmeal, rice, and whole wheat bread. Legumes like kidney beans, lentils, and chickpeas are a great source of protein. You should also include healthy fats like olive oil and avocados. Foods to cut back on are processed meat, such as sausages and hot dogs, and refined grains, such as white bread. The Mediterranean diet is also low in highly processed foods, such as convenience foods, and products with added sugar, such as soft drinks. https://es.euronews.com/green/2023/04/07/cual-es-la-mejor-dieta-para-mantener-la-biodiversidad-y-mejorar-nuestra-salud

From afar the paradox would seem to jump out at you. Alaska, one of the places in the world where the effects of climate change are most appreciated and felt, has just embarked on a new oil megaproject, thus helping to increase the production of fossil fuels, a central factor in global warming. The controversial Willow project, approved by the Joe Biden government this March, provides for the extraction of 600 million barrels of oil in the Alaska National Petroleum Reserve, one of the largest areas of virgin territory in the United States, located about 300 kilometers from the Arctic Circle. Your environmental footprint will be palpable. During its 30-year useful life, it is estimated that it will generate some 280 million metric tons of CO2, which is equivalent to putting two million gasoline-powered cars on the US roads each year, according to Office estimates. of Land Administration of that country. Willow's environmental impact is seen as unacceptable by environmental groups who see it as a setback in the fight against global warming. Its approval also comes at a time when the International Energy Agency has warned governments that to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change they must stop giving the green light to new fossil fuel projects. Despite this, Willow enjoyed the unanimous support of the Alaska House of Representatives, lawmakers from both parties representing that state in the US Congress, most Native American groups in that state, as well as like the unions. Behind these endorsements lies Alaska's long and complex relationship with the hydrocarbons sector. What is it about? A resource that changed Alaska Alaska began drilling for oil in 1979 and has changed markedly thereafter. "Oil transformed Alaska. Before this resource was discovered and exploited, Alaska was a relatively poor state with fairly poor public services and an economy that was not growing very quickly," says Gunnar Knapp, a retired professor at the University of Alaska. from Alaska in Anchorage, who has spent more than 35 years researching the economy of that state, in conversation with BBC Mundo. He explains that, from then on, as has happened in many places where they have found oil, that bonanza changed things quickly. "Suddenly the government has money and that can be good and bad. It can build roads, schools, universities and even give money to people. But that changes the nature of society, the po[CENSORED]tion grew rapidly and maybe not anymore. it's the same place it used to be, and maybe people aren't as independent and resilient as they like to think they are anymore," she adds. Oil wealth became central to Alaska and for decades became the source of 85% of the state's revenue, something that began to change around 2013-2014, when it fell due to the combination of a sharp slide in prices with a drop in production. According to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), Alaska had its peak production in 1998, when it extracted more than two million barrels of oil per day. Instead, by 2022 its average was just 437,000 barrels a day. But the importance for Alaska of the so-called black gold goes further. Taxes, jobs and checks "The state of Alaska is heavily dependent on the oil industry for its economy," says Gunnar Knapp. The expert explains that taxes and royalties paid by oil companies continue to be one of the main sources of financing for the state government, in a place where it is expensive to maintain a government. He adds that the oil industry generates many well-paying jobs both directly and through the service companies that support it. But that is not all. Since oil exploitation began, Alaska created a sovereign wealth fund called the Alaska Permanent Fund, in which they have been saving part of the profits generated by the oil boom and which by February 2023 was valued at more than US$75,000 million. According to Knapp, the oil wealth has allowed Alaska residents to not have to pay income tax or consumption taxes, unlike what happens in other states. Furthermore, for decades a mechanism known as the Permanent Fund Dividend was established in that state, through which part of the profits generated by investments made with the Permanent Fund are distributed directly and equally among citizens. "Every Alaskan, man, woman or child receives an equal check. It's a very po[CENSORED]r program among citizens," says Knapp. In 2022, each of those checks was for the amount of US$3,284. Knapp explains that for decades Alaska allocated half of the profits generated each year by the Permanent Fund to pay that dividend, but in recent years due to the drop in revenue in public coffers due to the decline in oil revenues began to use to finance public spending. How can Willow alter this scenario? More oil, new income According to estimates from the Alaska Department of Revenue, Willow will begin to generate a positive cash flow for the state's coffers starting in fiscal year 2030, which will total about US$4.4 billion until 2043 and about US$6.3 billion by 2053. Municipal revenue for the North Slope, where the project will take place, will begin to see that positive revenue from the time the first property tax is paid in fiscal year 2024 and is estimated to total about $1.3 billion. . In addition, there will be another US$3.4 billion that will be distributed among the affected communities until the year 2053. Despite those estimates, experts caution that Alaska may initially lose revenue rather than increase it, due to two factors: Willow will be developed on federally owned land (reducing state benefits because you will not get royalties) and because current legislation in Alaska would allow ConocoPhillips, the company responsible for the project, to deduct the investments it will have to make for it from the taxes it pays for its other active oil exploitations in that state. Gunnar Knapp believes that Alaska could easily change this regulation, although he anticipates that the oil company may not like this prospect. "Assuming you put climate change considerations aside, if this fiscal issue is resolved this project is good for the Alaskan economy, viewed from a very conventional perspective. It's not like a miracle, it's not something that will 'save' the economy of the state, but it is generally positive," he points out. Beyond the increase in income, the jobs it can create, and the favorable impact it can have on increasing the resources available in the Permanent Fund, Knapp points out that Willow is important to Alaska because, in a way, It is necessary to be able to keep the other oil exploitations that exist in that state running. "Our entire oil industry depends on the Trans-Alaska pipeline, which carries crude oil from the North Slope to the Pacific coast, where it is loaded onto ships. But the economic basis of its operation depends critically on its continuing a sufficient volume of oil flowing through that pipeline," he says. "But as production has declined - we're currently at a quarter of what we used to have - it's getting more expensive to pump crude and there's even the question that if it continues to fall there could come a time when it would no longer be economically favorable, or perhaps even that it was not physically possible to continue using the pipeline," he adds. Put to imagine an Alaska without oil exploitation, Knapp points out that the state still has an important fishing industry, a booming tourism sector and the resources saved in the Permanent Fund, for which he believes that it could survive. However, he thinks it would have to start taxing its residents like other US states do. "If the oil money suddenly disappeared, there would be much less wealth. The economy and the po[CENSORED]tion would shrink and it would be a smaller, poorer place," he concludes. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-65144165

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The Famitsu medium has published the physical sales of last week, that is, from March 27 to April 2. Who has never wanted to visit Japan? It is one of the most exotic countries in the world and video games are part of its culture there. Faced with a brutal start to the year for PS5, where it has sold a lot, Nintendo Switch was not going to be left behind and has once again led the week with data that continues to surprise us today because we are at the end of its sales cycle. sales. As reported by the Famitsu medium, the sales of Japan for last week are already known, that is, from March 27 to April 2. This time there is no surprise in the field of consoles because Nintendo Switch has once again imposed itself on PS5 with 56,543 consoles sold between the 3 models. PlayStation 5 achieves solid sales with more than 34,677 units sold between both versions, while Xbox Series X | S manages to distribute only 621 consoles. In the field of video games there are some other surprises. Resident Evil 4 Remake is selling very well again, taking the second and third position, while Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe gets the first position again. The title that has been released this time has been Winning Post 10, a horse game. Best-selling consoles of the week in Japan OLED switch – 38,880 (4,143,813) PlayStation 5 – 28,654 (2,786,491) Switch – 10,359 (19,252,360) Switch Lite – 7,304 (5,264,225) PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 6,023 (449,542) PS4 – 1,540 (7,863,614) Xbox Series X – 312 (183,697) Xbox Series S – 309 (251,099) New 2DS LL – 29 (1,191,106) Selling games of the week in Japan [Switch] Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 21,014 (357,157) [PS5] Resident Evil 4 Remake – 18,510 (108,172) [PS4] Resident Evil 4 Remake – 16,604 (101,975) [Switch] Wining Post 10 – 12.979 (New) [Switch] Pokemon Scarlet and Purple – 12,426 (4,972,063) [Switch] Splatoon 3 – 10,762 (3,969,635) [PS5] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,377 (5,224,493) [Switch] Minecraft – 8,133 (3,091,142) [PS5] Winning Post 10 – 7.144 (New) [Switch] Nintendo Switch Sports – 7,101 (1,045,270) Nor can we forget to mention the rest of the titles. Pokémon Scarlet and Purple is close to 5 million copies sold and Splatoon 3 is about to reach 4 million games sold. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to sell like the first day, while Minecraft continues to appear on these lists, demonstrating why it is the best-selling game in history. Finally, Nintendo Switch Sports occupies the tenth position with more than 7,000 games sold. https://www.3djuegos.com/nintendo-switch/noticias/ps5-vuelve-a-ceder-nintendo-switch-imparable-japon-asi-quedan-datos-ventas-esta-semana

They discover a clue in the code of the Netflix app for iOS that suggests that the company could offer video games on television that could be controlled with the smartphone as a remote. Netflix is putting all the machinery to work to enter the video game sector with great force: the company has gone from offering a few mobile games at no additional cost to its subscribers to having exclusives that are released on iOS and Android only through of your platform. In addition, it has already bought and opened several development studios with which it intends to launch 40 video games this year alone. As if that were not enough, it seems that the next step is to conquer television, but not with series and movies as up to now, but with video games. This new step has not been officially confirmed, but has been discovered in the code of its mobile application. In it there is a mention of a simple phrase that anticipates that Netflix will bet on bringing video games to television and that, in addition, it will offer technology so that those who do not have a traditional remote control can use their smartphone as a remote control. Netflix cloud game on tv? "Playing on your TV requires a controller to play. Do you want to use this phone as a game controller?" is the phrase that Steve Moser, a dataminer specializing in iOS and Mac, has found in the Netflix app for iOS. It does not give much information about the company's supposed future gaming service, but it seems to make it clear that they are at least investigating how to bring video games to television and in such an accessible way that they could be played by everyone, have a console controller in your house or not. Some people are even thinking of a possible Xbox Game Pass-style Netflix cloud gaming service, although it could just as well be games running natively. It remains to wait to see if this leak translates into a real service or not. Netflix has not wanted to respond to the leak after being asked about it by Eurogamer. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350761252/netflix-estaria-estudiando-llevar-videojuegos-a-la-tv-con-el-movil-como-mando/

Ubisoft Toronto will be very important in the development of the next Far Cry games. After a last installment that generated some division in the community, Ubisoft's decision has been to double its commitment to the Far Cry saga. Video games in the franchise have historically been developed by the company's Montreal division. However, now another study of the company is going to join them to carry out the next installments. This is Ubisoft Toronto, a studio that is no stranger to this open world shooter, since it has already collaborated in the latest installments. However, it seems that this time things go a little further. The information, far from being hidden from the public, can be consulted by everyone, as it has been revealed through various job offers listed on the official Ubisoft Toronto website. There are a total of three vacancies: Design Technical Director, Animation Team Leader, and Biomes Animation Team Leader. It is these positions that invite us to think about a more ambitious collaboration, since in Far Cry 6 his contribution was focused on the technological level. They focused on sound, weather, ray tracing, and improving stealth. In any case, it makes sense that from Ubisoft they have allocated more support in terms of development for Far Cry projects, and the plural is the key. During the past month of January it was leaked that the company was working on two titles in parallel. One would be a traditional Far Cry, with its own open world and story. The other, a multiplayer that suggests a greater approach as a service. It is unknown in which of the two the Toronto team could be collaborating more intensely. Ubisoft wants to return in style The latest Ubisoft releases have not been accompanied by the usual success that characterizes a company that turned everything it touched into gold – almost literally. Delays of different video games, institutional crisis and many problems have meant that we have to talk about it negatively much more than we would like. However, from the company they are preparing their great return. Next June there will be a conference in which many of the projects closest to their launch will be specified. Who knows, we may even know a little more about these two new Far Cry titles. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/far-cry-6/noticias/ubisoft-va-todo-para-devolverle-gloria-a-sus-sagas-ahora-dos-sus-grandes-estudios-trabajan-proximos-juegos-far-cry

Name of the game: Thief Simulator Price: $2.99 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/704850/Thief_Simulator/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends April 13 MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 750 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB of available space Sound card: DirectX compatible

In this guide we tell you why your laptop cramps and we give you some tips to avoid it. Have you ever felt a little cramp when touching your laptop? If so, don't panic, you're not the only one. This phenomenon is caused by the fact that the notebook is connected to a power source that can generate residual electrical current in the metal casing of the device. Although it is not dangerous to health, it can be annoying and uncomfortable. In this text we will explain why this problem occurs and how you can solve it easily and safely. What do we mean by cramps? Before continuing, we must explain what we mean when we talk about cramps. In this way, the objective of this guide will be clearer. When you use a laptop, you may experience two kinds of cramps. Muscular. In this case, we refer to a cramping sensation that the body itself produces in the area of the hands. It is mainly produced by working for a long time in the same position or by placing the hands in the wrong way. It is also possible that this unpleasant sensation appears because the same muscles are constantly used when working. Another reason is that you are wearing very tight clothing and there is not enough blood supply to the hand. In any case, we are talking about cramps that act as a warning signal from the body. Electrical. Electrical cramps are very different. In this case, they come from the equipment itself because it is connected to the current. This problem occurs mainly on laptops with metal casings. It is strange that you feel a cramp if your PC is made of plastic. It is also rare for the surface of the laptop to discharge electricity if it is not charging. If you are suffering from muscle cramps, follow these recommendations: Use an ergonomic mouse that fits the shape of your hand and doesn't require a lot of pressure to click. Rest the lower part of your hand well on a surface or mat that reduces friction and movement. Take frequent breaks and stretch your fingers, wrists, and arms to relax your muscles. Gently massage the hand or apply a hot or cold compress to relieve pain and tension. This also helps circulation improve. On the contrary, if the problem with your equipment is something else, that is, the emission of annoying electrical discharges, stay with us. It is precisely this failure that we are going to focus on next. Electrical cramps on a laptop are not normal Working with a team and getting sparks is not normal. Let's go over some methods together that will help you diagnose the problem and, if possible, avoid it. Check if the plug is grounded Plugging the laptop into an unearthed outlet can pose a risk to both the device and the user, as it can cause electric shock, electrocution, or equipment malfunction due to unstable current. For this reason, it is advisable to always use a plug with a ground connection or, failing that, an adapter that has a ground connection. Avoid metal surfaces Another important point is to avoid placing the laptop on a metal surface. Otherwise, other electrical devices may send shocks and reach you through the equipment. If you cannot avoid a metal workspace, the ideal thing is to place a rubber mat that prevents contact between your equipment and the table. Check the electrical insulation of your equipment When the user is shocked by the equipment, it is almost always due to the electrical insulation contained in the equipment. If they are not of very good quality, it is possible that they deteriorate with the heat. Also, if the PC took a hard hit, some of the protective elements may have moved. Do you have the necessary knowledge to open the team? Then go through it on your own and see if there is something that is not on your site. But what if you don't know how to proceed? Then, contact a technician to diagnose the computer. Be careful with the charger A broken, low quality, or bad charger could also cause annoying cramps to appear when using the equipment. First of all, try charging the laptop with another cable and transformer. Make sure that it has enough power to power the equipment and test it on different surfaces to see if the problem has been solved. If the cramps continue even with an alternate charger, you should probably skip to the last step. Contact the manufacturer There are users who are reluctant to send the laptop to the technical service. However, remember that we are talking about electrical discharges which, although most often they do not cause considerable damage, do prevent the computer from doing its job normally. When the problem is not solved it is very important to contact the manufacturer. And do the same if errors appear on the touchpad or keyboard errors, to give just two examples. Keep in mind that the brand may have detected this failure in other equipment of the same series and already know how to solve the problem. But, even when there have been no more cases, the technical service will diagnose the laptop successfully. Remember that in Spain you have a three-year warranty if you decided to buy the laptop after 2022. https://www.mundodeportivo.com/urbantecno/tecnologia/por-que-el-portatil-da-calambres-y-como-puedes-solucionarlo

When we refer to Windows 11, we are talking about the most recent release from Microsoft in terms of its operating systems and for which it is betting a lot. In fact, the company has the firm intention of trying to convince the majority of users of previous versions of the system to migrate to the new one. The truth is that the new Windows has as many followers as detractors, and also the software giant is trying to listen to the complaints received by the seconds. Hence, a good part of the news that has recently arrived with the great update sent by Microsoft, is focused on requests from its customers. Specifically, we are referring to the so-called 22H2 of Windows 11, an update that is highly anticipated by the majority. Here we have been able to see a good number of new features and functions that can come to our team at no cost. However, as with many of the major updates that companies send us for Windows, sometimes we run into serious problems. This is something that has been made known in the different forums of the firm, since many users have not been able to update their computers with Windows 11. They find various errors during the process that are not resolved as originally expected. Therefore, below, we are going to show you some solutions to try to successfully update the operating system. Update Windows 11 once and for all These are the most common solutions that we can use in the event that we encounter an error when installing 22H2 in Windows 11. Disconnect non-essential components: It is very likely that we will have several devices connected to our computer during the update process. Apart from the mouse and keyboard that could be considered essential elements, to avoid errors we should disconnect everything else. We are talking about elements such as the webcam, the microphone or the printer. Free up disk space: when updating our Windows operating system, one of the most common errors is that we don't have enough disk space. Hence, we should try to free up space in order to try to solve the problem at hand. This is something that we can do both manually by deleting our own data and uninstalling applications, or through specialized programs for it. Run the troubleshooter: Microsoft's operating system offers us various functions specially focused on solving errors automatically. These are known as troubleshooters and there is one specifically for Windows Update functionality. We find it in the Settings app / System / Troubleshoot / Other troubleshooters. Analyze system files: Windows has its own command that is responsible for analyzing system files in search of errors to solve them. And it is that the corruption of these files can cause Windows update errors. Therefore, we only have to open a command prompt window and execute the following commands. dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth sfc /scannow https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/instalar-actualizacion-22h2-windows-11-prueba-soluciones/

If you are users of a PC with a hard drive and you play often, the most likely thing is that it will have happened to you more than once. As soon as you minimize the game or inadvertently press the Windows key, the hard drive starts spinning very fast and the fans all over the PC turn on. Well, if it happens to you, it is completely normal and we are going to explain the reason behind it. Every PC today uses a multitasking operating system and, therefore, can handle several applications at the same time, what happens is that when one of them exits the user interaction change, what it does is put itself in a mode in which it continues to function to carry out tasks that are essential for it to be operational. This is why your hard drive makes more noise The answer to this is simple and don't worry, your computer is not malfunctioning or your hard drive is not starting to fail. Of course, as long as you don't hear the always dreaded noise. If not, this has an explanation, but for this we have to take into account that all programs have three modes of execution: In the first, the program is active, the cursor or the pointer is over it and, therefore, it is interacting with the user. Here the application uses all the resources it needs of processor and RAM. In the second, the application is on the screen or minimized, at any time it can be recovered and consequently we are interested in having it in memory, although in a way that consumes fewer resources. Already in last place are those applications that have not been closed, but that lack space in RAM, have taken a "photograph" of their situation in RAM and copied them to the hard drive or SSD drive. Knowing this, we can conclude that when we play a game in full screen, what the system does is move all the applications to the second or third state. Of course, it would be best to have as much RAM memory as possible to avoid this, and always in dual-module configurations. The bottleneck, on the other hand, comes from the fact that the hard drive cannot access more than one piece of data at the same time and at that moment we end up overloading it. Doesn't it happen with an SSD? Well no, due to the fact that they have no moving parts. Unfortunately, Windows in order to move data from the storage unit to RAM and vice versa, sizes that a hard drive can support are still used. So today, due to the support of operating systems, it continues to happen, but in a different way. A hard drive is like having a car or a utility to make a move, a SATA SSD is like having several cars at the same time and a PCIe SSD is like having several moving trucks. The problem is that Windows fills one of the moving trucks with the capacity of a car. That is, it does not reduce the number of accesses between both parties and increases the time in which both parties communicate. The best solution? A direct copy of the state of the RAM on the SSD in each application to recover it as it is, but carrying that amount of information from the hard disk would take us eons to recover the system due to the workload, so much so that we would think that we have been hung up the PC. https://hardzone.es/noticias/componentes/disco-duro-acelera-minimizar-juego/