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  1. The simple and clear structure of these pieces is aimed at achieving maximum punctuality. Switzerland's watchmaking fame precedes it all over the world, and it can boast of manufacturing high-quality watches admired in all corners of the planet. Another attraction for which the Alpine country is known is its complete train system, which connects the territory from one end to the other with great efficiency. If we put both elements together, we think of the punctuality of this transport and the iconic clock that shows the time to the millimeter at each station. But something very curious is that this timepiece is exactly the same in all the stations of the country. Punctuality and timing The emblematic clock that adorns and marks the time in all the stations of the Swiss territory helps to guarantee that punctuality that characterizes them so much. This piece was designed by Hans Hilfiker in 1944 and "presents some distinctive features such as the second hand that slides across the dial instead of jumping (this reduces engine wear)", they detail in the book 'Traveling by Train in Europe' (GeoPlanet). The structure is simple and clear: it does not have numbers, but black stripes on a white background, and the minute and hour hands are also black. For its part, the seconds hand is red, with the tip in the shape of a circle. This design, replicated in each station in the country, responds to a single reason: to seek maximum punctuality and synchronization. The trains leave at the precise moment in which the minute hand changes position, there being cases in which "the driver has strictly followed the time on the clock despite being clearly wrong, ruining the timetables," they point out. In addition, those who want to get hold of one of these very special timepieces will be able to buy those of the Mondaine brand, licensed to reproduce them as wall and wristwatches. https://www.20minutos.es/viajes/destinos/curioso-motivo-estaciones-tren-suiza-tienen-mismo-reloj-5096570/
  2. More than 76,000 peasants, merchants, artisans and women have financing. With the ministries of Housing and Culture, it is ready to expand coverage. The credits that the Government grants through BanEcuador with an interest rate of 1% and a term of up to 30 years have been granted so far to 76,774 farmers, merchants, artisans and women entrepreneurs who have received a total of $220.4 million in financing for your projects. Most of the loans reached women: $116.2 million in 40,858 credit operations, according to the data provided by BanEcuador; while the men agreed to an amount of $104.1 million. The entity details the five provinces with the highest investment in 1x30 credits: Guayas with more than $28 million. Manabí with $24.6 million. Los Ríos with $21 million. Pichincha with an amount greater than $14 million. Loja with $13.4 million. BanEcuador plans to place $250 million this year and for this it indicated that it is strengthening its work and agreements with the ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, Production, Foreign Trade and Fisheries, Tourism, Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) and soon with the Urban Development and Housing and Culture portfolios. One of the sectors that will include in the attention of these credits is that of artists. This government program began in January 2022, granting up to $5,000 with that preferential interest and the long term, it has progressively been incorporating more sectors, for example, in 2023 this financing was made available to artisanal fishermen. Also for entrepreneurs in the tourism sector with loans of up to $20,000 at 5%. "From the public bank we ratify our permanent commitment to serve with efficiency and quality based on the productive pyramid of the country and motivate its economic progress," the bank said in a statement. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/en-creditos-al-1-ya-se-han-dado-220-millones-y-banecuador-proyecta-colocar-250-millones-este-2023-nota/
  3. Easter is already here and temperatures tend to rise in a general way. With these perspectives, it is possible that you are finalizing the preparations to go on vacation and that you have decided to take your dog or cat to spend a few days of rest away from home. If this is the case, there are a series of recommendations that you should take into account so that the trip is as comfortable and pleasant as possible for both of you. But before starting a trip with your dog or your cat (or both), you must take into account the idiosyncrasies of the animal, that is, what are its peculiarities and its character and how adaptable it is to foreign environments for it, because it does not It is the same to travel with a calm animal, which overcomes changes without problems, than with one that does not like to be surrounded by strangers and in unknown places. Get used to it from a young age For Montse Rovira, a Catalan real estate agent who loves animals - not in vain she has two dogs and a cat - it is essential "to get him used to traveling from a young age. We started traveling with my cat when she was weeks old and now we take her everywhere: restaurants, bars, shops... he has even done the Cares route", in Asturias. And in a very peculiar way: walking with a harness as if it were a dog. It was not for nothing that he was known as "the Cares cat", explains Rovira, who says that it was difficult for them to go hiking without people stopping to ask her and the rest of the family -her husband and two daughters- how they had got the cat to do the walk. "It's true that my cat doesn't last as long as a dog, but when she gets tired, you put her in the backpack and that's it," she explains. Be that as it may, it is convenient to plan a trip adapted to your pet, just as it is done when traveling as a couple, with small children or with adults. And when organizing getaways with your dog or cat, a series of recommendations must be taken into account: 1. Means of transportation that accept pets Not all airlines allow animals to be carried in the aircraft hold and to carry them in the cabin you must do so in a suitable carrier, comfortable for them and for you. Ships and trains are usually less restrictive with animals, but they also put certain limitations regarding the weight and conditions of the animal. On buses, in principle, article 11 of the General Traffic Regulations does not allow carrying pets with people. However, the main bus companies incorporate a cabin prepared to carry animals in the area where the luggage is located. If the trip is by car, it is necessary for your pet to go in a suitable carrier, with safety harnesses or protective mesh. 2. Avoid dizziness Although your dog or cat is not an animal that tends to get dizzy and/or vomit, it should be taken into account that a stressful situation can lead them to do so. That is why it is better not to eat anything a few hours before the trip or during it. If your dog or cat is restless, it would be appropriate to consult a veterinarian so that they can administer some type of calming agent to make the trip more bearable. But only in extreme cases and always consulting a specialist, since anxiolytics can interfere with your pet's balance and cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. 3. Take a walk before the trip and at stops or stopovers It's a good idea to take a few minutes for a walk with your dog or cat before putting him in a plane, train, bus or car. In the event that the trip is made by boat, it is possible that the shipping company allows you to walk at certain times and through places limited for it with your animal. And whenever it is allowed, go find him and take a walk. If the trip is made with a cat, "a portable toilet can be made for it," explains Rovira. "A small box with its sand" is enough for your cat to relieve itself comfortably. 4. Accommodations that allow the stay of dogs and cats There are more and more 'pet-friendly' hotel and restaurant establishments, which not only allow the entry of a pet, but also encourage you to go with it. And more and more, there are specialized websites for those locals who are delighted to welcome your dog or cat to register. When choosing a hotel, apartment or place to stay with your pet, you should make sure that it is really prepared for it. In the event that you go with a dog, your dog will appreciate having a small patio, garden or balcony in which to move around a bit. But if your best friend is a cat, it is necessary to be careful so that it does not escape, since it would be fatal for your kitty to get lost in a strange environment. 5. Country regulations when introducing a foreign animal In Spain it is mandatory that the pet be properly identified, either through a microchip, a small tattoo in a visible place or a plate. If you are traveling outside of Spain, you must be duly informed of what requirements are necessary in the country of destination to enter with a dog or cat. The normal thing is that, as it happens with people, it is enough to have a passport in which the peculiarities and vaccination history of the pet are recorded, but it is best to consult with the embassy or consulate to which you are traveling in advance to be able to make paperwork if necessary. How to take the dog in the car safely (and avoid fines) SHOPPING How to take the dog in the car safely (and avoid fines) Finally, it must be borne in mind that the restrictions on means of transport and in almost all accommodation and catering establishments do not affect guide dogs and assistance dogs, which usually have no problems traveling with their owners in the inside the cabin of an airplane or inside the bus, for example, and they can even travel on airlines or means of transport that normally do not allow pets on board. https://www.elperiodico.com/es/entre-todos/20230404/consejos-viajar-perro-gato-vacaciones-semana-santa-11928063
  4. The new Ferrari Roma Spider arrives. The Prancing Horse brand has presented its new convertible, a more attractive variant of the sporty entry into the Italian product range, which preserves the elegance of the Coupé by recovering a detail of the firm's essence, the canvas roof. Ferrari was one of the brands that succumbed to the fashion of retractable hardtops, that invention to save money on two body variants by adding the coupe and the cabriolet into one. A strategy that some manufacturers used especially in roadsters, while others justified the significant extra weight -and money- of the hydraulic system, because some buyers opted for accessory covers in the winter. Ferrari did not hide in this one, but it did in the first one when it launched the California. Equipped with a hardtop, a system that did not last long as those who used it realized that a soft top emphasized elegance much more. The new Ferrari Roma Spider has been presented to society, and returns to the most original essence with this variant of the Roma, no less than 54 years after a model intended for the mass market such as the 365 GTS 4. The Ferrari Roma Spider is a two-seater to show off elegance A model that also directly slams the successor to the California, the Portofino M, and which has been presented in the modern style of the Roma, which does not change the front or the rear at all. Only the area of the passenger compartment, which has been completely redesigned and also part of the rear. This part has undergone modification to house the canvas roof to measure and that can be folded and unfolded in record time -13.5 seconds- up to a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Folded, the trunk offers a cargo volume of 255 liters, covered by a lid with two striking humps that enhance the sportiness, an extension of the bars that are behind the headrests of the front seats. The lid itself is also adorned with a thin carbon fiber spoiler that varies its inclination automatically and in three levels. Up to 100 km/h it remains closed but rises from 170 km/h. At 300 km/h, it stays up, increasing downforce, while at 250 km/h it exerts an extra 95 kilograms of pressure. The new Ferrari Roma Spider will offer services only for two The Roma Spider's cabin is only designed for the two front seats, although it has a tiny space behind for small companions. Almost nothing new under the sun, something that Ferrari has not allowed because it has also added a new wind deflector at the back that, at the push of a button, eliminates turbulence. What has not changed is the engine, which remains the 3.9-liter V8 biturbo with a brutal power of 620 CV, associated with an 8-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission, offering truly brutal and characteristic features to enjoy at open sky. What has increased, and it is obvious, is the overall weight of 84 kilograms compared to the Roma, but that has not prevented it from offering truly impressive figures, because the new Ferrari Roma Spider offers a specific power of 161 CV/l, It is capable of reaching 200 km/h, from a standstill, in just 9.7 seconds and coming to a complete stop from 100 and 200 km/h in just 32 and 130 meters, respectively. https://www.motor.es/noticias/ferrari-roma-spider-202393682.html
  5. According to researchers, the foods that make us lose our minds are those that contain a higher dose of refined carbohydrates and fats There are foods that stimulate the release of dopamine and cause euphoria just like drugs, according to neurologists. The happiness that comes from eating foods high in fat and sugar is connected to the brain and that makes it, for example, more difficult to stop eating chocolate. Regardless of how hungry one is, few people leave well-fried potatoes on the table, or avoid a cookie between meals simply for the pleasure of savoring something sweet. According to the researchers, the foods that make us lose our minds are those that contain a higher dose of refined carbohydrates and fats, because they immediately initiate a feeling of retribution in our brain, as reviewed by Men's Health. Why can't I stop eating chocolate or chips? The danger of eating foods such as chips and chocolate is the risk of not being able to stop wanting to eat these types of products that harm health when they become the usual diet. The starch they contain manages to absorb a large amount of oil. And if they are cut very thin, like potatoes, they get even more soggy. According to research from the magazine 'PNAS' "they generate a greater sense of well-being." As if that were not enough, according to research, this substance causes the need to eat fat, which is also related to pleasure. Salt also plays a role because it is a flavor enhancer and stimulates the taste buds. A study led by Miguel Valdeolmillos, Doctor of Medicine and researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience of the CSIC-UMH, found that this food was more stimulating for the brain than sex. “When we eat chocolate, a compound called anandamide, a relative of cannabinoids, is released in small amounts that gives us a relaxing sensation,” he said. "The effects observed are adaptive and if, as in an addiction, there is continuous use and increasing exposure, damage and dysfunction will occur," warn the metabolism specialists in their research published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism. https://www.eluniverso.com/larevista/salud/por-que-no-puedo-parar-de-comer-chocolate-o-papas-fritas-nota/
  6. With this mission, trips to the Moon are resumed after half a century. A woman and an African-American, members of the Artemis II mission, will travel around the Moon for the first time in 2024, NASA reported Monday, which released the names of the four crew members. They are three NASA astronauts, Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot, African-American) and Christina Koch, who have spent time on the International Space Station (ISS), as well as Jeremy Hansen, from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). , who will make his first flight into space. Although Artemis II will not land on the moon, this mission resumes trips to the Moon after half a century, as part of an ambitious project to establish a lasting human presence on the lunar surface in the medium term and, ultimately, launch a trip to Mars. . Koch, 44, an electrical engineer who took part in the first all-female spacewalks while on the ISS, will be the first woman to fly around the Moon. "I'm excited? Absolutely. But my real question is: Are you excited? And I ask why I'm excited that we're going to take your enthusiasm, your aspirations, your dreams with us on this Artemis II mission," Koch said to an enthusiastic audience in a hangar at Ellington Airport, which serves NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Texas. As part of the Artemis program, NASA aims to send astronauts to the surface of the Moon in 2025 on the Artemis III mission, more than five decades after the historic Apollo missions ended in 1972. "A message to the world" The four astronauts, dressed in blue flight suits, were introduced by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “The largest and most powerful rocket in the world will propel you into the sky,” he said. “It is a message to the world. We chose to go back to the Moon and then to Mars and we will do it together. Because in the 21st century, NASA explores the Cosmos with international partners," Nelson said. Wiseman, 47, a US Navy fighter pilot who previously served as NASA's chief astronaut, has been named commander of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for November 2024 with the crew circling the Moon. The commander thanked "the incredible political support" they have received in this mission, which will serve "to unite our country, unite the whole world, explore to reach Mars and beyond." For Wiseman, "it's incredibly important" to have a woman and an African-American on the crew. In conversation with AFP, he clarified that all the members are "exceptional and professional operators." Glover, 46, also a naval aviator and the first African-American man to spend time as a crew member on the ISS, will pilot the flight. "I pray that we may continue to serve as an inspiration for cooperation and peace, not only among nations, but within our own nation as well," he said. Koch, the only woman on the Artemis II crew, and Hansen, a 47-year-old fighter pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces, will serve as mission specialists. To Mars in 2040 Nelson, the head of NASA, has said he expects a manned mission to Mars by 2040. The 10-day Artemis II mission will test NASA's powerful Space Launch System rocket, as well as life support systems aboard Orion spacecraft. The first Artemis flight concluded in December with an uncrewed Orion capsule returning safely to Earth after a 25-day journey around the Moon. During the trip around the Earth-orbiting satellite and back, Orion logged more than a million miles (1.6 million kilometers) and went further from our planet than any spacecraft prepared to carry a crew. Only 12 people, all of them white men, have walked on the Moon. “This is about more than just going back to the Moon, this is about investing in the future, this is about possibilities, this is about seizing the opportunities of this space economy, from health to food security to climate change and so much more. ”, considered for his part the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne, present at the ceremony. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/internacional/mision-artemis-ii-una-mujer-y-un-afroamericano-volaran-por-primera-vez-alrededor-de-la-luna-en-2024-nota/
  7. Nickname: @#Steeven.™ Video author: Hiper Name of the game: Fortnite Link video: Rate this video 1-10: 8/10
  8. Starting this Tuesday, April 4, Sackboy: An Adventure in a Big Way and two more titles will be available to Essential subscribers. Like every first Tuesday of the month, PS Plus Essential is renewed to offer subscribers of the most basic level of the PlayStation service new titles to download or add to their library at no additional cost. After the company announced the chosen ones last week, as of this Tuesday, April 4, they can be accessed. The three selected games will be available until May 2, that is, the first Tuesday of next month, when we will once again have another list of inventions for subscribers. We could say that, in the case of April, Sackboy: An adventure in a big way is the most prominent title of those chosen, with the latest adventure of the friendly PlayStation mascot being available for both PS4 and PS5. Those looking for less familiar offerings have the other two games to experiment with. One is Meet Your Maker, which comes directly to PS Plus from launch and offers a first-person post-apocalyptic experience based on building and raiding mechanics through levels that are designed by players, and can be played cooperatively. The other one selected for the occasion is Tails of Iron, a role-playing proposal with very difficult combats where we play Regni, heir to the throne of rats. Games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium In addition to the Essential incentives, the new titles that will be added to the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogs will also be available in a few weeks, although there will also be several games that will leave the service on April 18. We leave you the list below in case you are a subscriber to any of these levels and you plan to play one: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Croixleur Sigma gabbuchi Marvel Puzzle Quest 2Dark The Caligula Effect: Overdose The Wonderful 101: Remastered https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/sackboy-una-aventura-a-lo-grande/noticias/disponibles-para-descargar-gratis-tres-juegos-ps-plus-abril-para-ps4-ps5
  9. Niantic plans to introduce more limitations when it comes to accessing remote raids, which would make the experience difficult for many users. Although it is true that it no longer enjoys the po[CENSORED]rity it enjoyed after its launch, Pokémon GO continues to be the favorite mobile application for thousands of players. For this reason, Niantic strives to keep the public's attention by introducing improvements, events and features that slightly vary the experience of collecting pocket monsters, although their latest idea has been heavily criticized among members of the community. Back around the time of COVID-19, Niantic implemented 'remote raids' where users could engage in combat against other players from long distances, which was a big step forward for those who lived in remote areas or couldn't get around easily. . However, the community is now criticizing Niantic's latest moves to increase the price of passes to participate in remote raids and drastically limit the number of raid-style raids that can be participated in each day. In this way, it has not taken long for a petition to come out on Change.org against the ideas that Niantic wants to implement in Pokémon GO for the following updates. At the moment, this initiative has 44,051 signatures at the time of writing this news and is described as follows: "Niantic Inc. and the developers of Pokémon GO have decided to drastically increase the price of Remote Raid Passes and limit the number of Remote Raid Passes you can participate in each day. This impacts the majority of Pokémon GO players. who have enjoyed this aspect of the game since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when we were all forced into lockdown and couldn't play this title as intended. It's been 3 years since these changes were implemented, the remote raid aspect of this game has grown immensely. Unfortunately, with this decision, Niantic has failed to consider how these changes will impact the community. They haven't considered rural players or players who don't have a local community of people to raid with. They have not considered what this price increase and limitation means for coaches who do not have the privilege of leaving their homes to play a game. This includes disabled and differently-abled people, parents, immunocompromised people, and many more. This community has come together in the past to speak out against accessibility issues, and we hope that with this petition, we can show Niantic that they need to roll back these changes if they care about their community more than their profits." All Announcements From The Latest Pokemon Presents Niantic has not yet ruled on this request, so we will be attentive to their publications in case they decide to reverse their decisions with remote raids. Regarding Nintendo's plans with other projects of the brand, it should be noted that the latest Pokémon Presents revealed the existence of a DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Purple, a series in collaboration with Netflix and other initiatives that maintain the general interest of the public. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/pokemon-go/noticias/jugadores-pokemon-go-se-movilizan-peticion-que-acumula-44-051-firmas-ultimos-cambios
  10. The Californian study has clarified that it will continue to inform us of the verification on the Valve laptop once the performance problems are solved. The PC version of The Last of Us: Part I has been with us for a few days now, but there are still many players who are not being able to enjoy an ideal experience. Naughty Dog has released a computer port with numerous errors and performance problems and, although they have dated the various patches, it is a situation that has affected the plans of the Californian PlayStation studio. And it is that, beyond being available in different stores, there are several users who hope to be able to play the work starring Joel and Ellie on Steam Deck, Valve's portable computer-console. To do this, the game must be verified, a process that seems to have been complicated after recent events. Or so Naughty Dog herself tells us via Twitter: "A reminder that we will have a new fix for The Last of Us: Part I on PC tomorrow [April 5], and a patch on Friday. We will share the patch notes when the update is live and let you know what to expect from the patch on the Friday before its release. And while we know many of you would like to play The Last of Us: Part I on Steam Deck, we're prioritizing fixes and patches before submitting it through the verification process. We'll keep you posted on the status for the Steam Deck as we continue to improve the PC version." What do we think of the port to PC? Although by now it's clear that the PC version of Naughty Dog's magnum opus hasn't come out as polished as it should, you can dig deeper into what it offers by taking a look at his review of The Last of Us: Part I on PC. our colleague Alberto Lloria this past March, summarizing the experience as follows: "We have had to wait a long time on PC to play The Last of Us. Those who did not want to make the leap or, out of curiosity, tried it on any of the three generations of Sony, and have endured stoically on PC have seen a port that It doesn't do the game justice, nor the wait.Many were afraid of the hand of Iron Galaxy for this port, but the focus must be put on those from Santa Monica. It may have been the time they had for development or some other factor, but Naughty Dog's product leaves a lot to be desired. There's a lot of work ahead for the studio, and the community already knows they have to wait a little longer." https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/the-last-of-us-parte-1/noticias/esperas-the-last-of-us-parte-i-steam-deck-naughty-dog-tiene-unas-palabras-para-ti-desastre-version-pc
  11. Name of the game: Super Meat Boy Price: $1.49 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/Super_Meat_Boy/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends April 10 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.2GHz Memory: 256MB RAM Graphics: Pixel Shader 2.0 and Vertex Shader 2.0 compatible (Vertex Shader support can be emulated by software) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 300 MB of free space Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 controller or Direct Input compatible OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.4 GHz or faster Memory: 1GB RAM Graphics: Graphic manufactured in the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 300 MB of free space Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 controller or Direct Input compatible
  12. After a few hours of doubts about the veracity of the product due to its presentation on a date as inauspicious as April 1 (April Fool's Day in Anglo-Saxon countries), ASUS has made it clear that it's not a joke. Its extremely powerful ROG Ally laptop arrives through its Republic of Gamers brand to battle monsters like Valve's Steam Deck. And reservations are already open. Switch style, PC guts However, due to its internal characteristics, one might be tempted to compare it with the Nintendo Switch: asymmetrical sticks, no trackpads that act as a mouse... And yet, the size leaves no room for doubt: this is an ambitious machine of 608 grams and dimensions of 280mm x 113mm x 39mm. That is, only slightly smaller and lighter than Valve's machine. But as with the Steam Deck, this is a PC disguised as a portable console, only in an even more open and declared way. While Valve's console takes advantage of its easy access to the company's Store without any problems, the ROG Ally works with Windows 11 and is compatible not only with games that run on that operating system, but also with Game Pass and other gaming platforms. And we know little else at the moment, beyond some very promising technical detail: Asus and AMD join forces to offer their own powerful chip, an exclusive AMD Ryzen. In addition, a ventilation system that lets only 20dB through compared to the 37dB of Steam Deck and a 16:9 Full HD 1920 x 1080 touch screen, which works with 120Hz refresh rate (double what the Steam Deck offers ). At the moment, what can really encourage players to purchase one console or another is the price, and nothing is known about that yet, just as nothing is known about the release date, or details about other of its more features. eye-catching: the ability to cast content to TV and play like a desktop console... with PC-compatible controllers. Many questions that we hope to see resolved shortly. https://www.xataka.com/videojuegos/a-steam-deck-le-salen-competidoras-potentes-rog-ally-asus-revoluciona-panorama-portatil
  13. Hackers are always looking for new ways to attack users' computers. And, although having a good antivirus in charge of protecting us from malware, there are times when these pirates manage to find a way to go one step ahead and bypass this security layer in order to run their viruses on the PC. Sometimes they use the most complex techniques for this. But others take advantage of weaknesses in programs as well known to all as WinRAR. WinRAR is the best-known file compressor that we can find for any computer system. This program is the creator of the famous RAR format, and its eternal 40-day trial version that has given rise to so many comments and "memes" throughout history. An archiver, like WinRAR, is essential for anyone who uses a computer and, above all, downloads files from the Internet. Antiviruses are generally prepared to analyze compressed files. For example, when we download a file from the Internet, the security program searches inside for any threat. The same thing happens when we run it and, of course, when we try to unzip it. However, they have found a technique with which antiviruses are not able to analyze the files before copying them and running them on the PC: using self-extracting files, or SFX. This is how WinRAR SFX threats work SFX archives are a type of archive that can be created by WinRAR, or other programs such as 7-Zip, which are designed to be self-extracting, that is, they can be decompressed without using an archive compressor, simply by double-clicking. This format is designed, above all, to share compressed files with users who do not have the program installed. A self-extracting file has the same properties as a normal compressed file, that is, we can reduce its size, apply certain settings, and even protect the data with a password to prevent unauthorized users (and antivirus) from reading its content. Taking advantage of this technique, a group of hackers have been taking advantage of the "utilman.exe" tool, a Windows accessibility tool that runs before you log in to your PC, to run a password-protected SFX file, so that it could execute commands on the affected computer. The self-extracting archive originally hid just an empty text file, but this was just a decoy. Actually, security researchers discovered that this technique was being used to execute CMD and PowerShell commands simply by opening this SFX file. Running the file opened a back door on the PC, which was used to remotely connect to the affected computer. How to protect ourselves It is difficult for antiviruses to detect this type of threat. And surely security firms are not now focused on improving their programs to detect a typical threat from 10 or 15 years ago. Therefore, the security of our systems depends directly on us. To avoid falling into the clutches of pirates, it is necessary to pay close attention to the types of files that we execute. We must also be careful with the SFX files that we download from the Internet and execute, and use special tools to search for possible hidden commands and scripts in these files. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/seguridad/estan-usando-winrar-ejecutar-virus-antivirus/
  14. One of the problems with a laptop is its inability to expand its hardware, something that is understood as a consequence of the portability and lightness of this type of PC. But is a modular laptop that allows expansion capabilities like a conventional tower possible? The answer to the question is simple, due to the fact that due to certain limitations, the power level of a desktop computer is not reached. What's more, laptop parts are more expensive due to the fact that the ones that work in limited power and cooling environments long-term and without problems are much harder to come by, rarer, and therefore more expensive units. Since the vast majority of those looking to expand their PC want the highest return per dollar invested. What is a modular laptop? A modular laptop is one in which its components are not all soldered to the motherboard and, consequently, has the same expansion capacity as a desktop computer, but with certain technical limitations related to consumption and cooling capacity. Compared to a tower, this means several things: The processor in principle would be for a laptop, these are usually soldered to the motherboard and not by socket, so it would be the only part of the modular laptop that we could not change. It would be possible to add a socket, but this would limit the connected CPU in clock speeds and even in functions such as AVX-512 instructions or multithreading due to its higher consumption. The memory modules would be SO-DIMM as in the rest of the laptops and we would be limited to two sockets. In any case, despite the fact that it is a concept that would be possible, laptop manufacturers have never opted for this type of product. The reason for this is that whoever is looking for expansion capacity is looking for a tower, due to the fact that adding it to a laptop adds weight and with it, you end up losing the ability to take it anywhere. We could change the graphics card whenever we wanted In a laptop we do not have enough space to place expansion cards inside, so we have to look for alternative solutions to it and go beyond conventions. That is, we have to think laterally. For example, in a tower computer, the video output is on the same expansion card. On the other hand, in a laptop this is not the case, since we cannot add more video outputs, so the graphics card for a laptop, unless it is soldered to the main PCB of the system, will lack HDMI ports, DisplayPort or USB-C. However, the space limitation is not limited only by the width of the notebook, but by the small space of the PCB. A solution to this? Using HBM2 or 3 type memory to save space and have compact graphics cards in a small footprint while reducing video memory power consumption. A solution that we have already seen in the Apple MacBook Pro in the latest models with Intel processors. The problem would come with the fact that we would at least need a new PCI Express x8 connector in order to be able to connect the graphics card in our modular laptop and at the same time give it enough power to work without problems. Always under two profiles: battery and connected to the mains. And what about the rest of the components? Since the modular laptop would have two heights for components, on one side the main PCB and on the other the expansion ports, this allows us to add a series of M.2 cards for expansion, and not just for connecting NVMe SSDs , but also other peripherals such as: Cards of red. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios Additional USB ports. Sound cards. All the expansion cards would be oriented towards the external casing, so that in the external casing we would have a series of covers that we could put on or remove at our convenience. However, all this would ruin the ability to have an ultra-thin and lightweight laptop, since it would be necessary to add a third and even fourth height, both for passive dissipation in the form of heatsinks for the different components, as well as As for the fans. https://hardzone.es/noticias/equipos/portatil-modular/
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  18. Music Title: Jhayco - Cuerpecito (Official Video) Signer: Jhayco Release Date: 30/03/2023 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer: - Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): 9/10
  19. Artist: Ñengo Flow Real Name: Edwin Rosa Vázquez Birth Date /Place: October 15, 1981 Age: 41 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Reggaeton and latin trap Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): No dice na - Gato de noche - Safaera Other Information: He was born in Río Piedras, a San Juan neighborhood, and grew up in Bayamón, where he would have his start in music. It was there where from a very young age he would develop an interest in the world of urban music. The strong and explicit lyrical content of his came from his childhood experiences in his neighborhood.7 When he was thirteen years old, he was first introduced on stage in the neighborhood where he lived, at which point he discovered his talent for music. Over time, one day [when?] he came to be heard by a label, who were interested in the exponent's music and would drive him forward.
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