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A Quick Guide For Understanding Wire Gauge And Why It’s Important ManyDIY enthusiasts have to contend with electrical wiringeventually in some capacity. The descent into this rabbit hole often begins with the fundamental question: What exactly is a wire gauge, and why does it matter? Wire gauge, typically measured in AWG (American Wire Gauge) across North America, is the measurement of the thickness or, more precisely, the diameter of the conductive element within the wire....

The newest Apex Legends Stories from the Outlands, “Gridiron”, went into the backstory of Anita ‘Bangalore’ Williams, her brother, and the fight that almost took her out. On the same day the animated short was released, a new special store went live in-game featuring new and returning cosmetics for Bangalore. The store is named the same as the short, and the battle itself: Gridiron. Gridiron Store There is only one bundle deal this time around, but four of the cosmetics, including the brand-new Legendary Bangalore Legend skin, can also be purchased individually....

Amazon Kindle (2022) Amazon’s entry-level Kindle is a budget-friendly way to get into eReading without sacrificing quality or features. It’s more than good enough for most. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Kindle Paperwhite offers a 6.8-inch display, illumination, waterproofing and color temperature controls – it’s a great device. The Amazon Kindle series is one of the most friendly and powerful eReader device families on the market. The entry-level device, the11th generation Amazon Kindle, is a rock-solid reader, especially for its price, and it’s a great way to get into the eReader space....

During Apple’s latest earnings call,Tim Cook notedthat the company made 15 ‘strategic acquisitions’ during its fiscal 2013. But out of those 15 purchases, we’ve only heard about 9 or 10 of them, begging the question: who else did Apple buy this year? Mark Gurman over at 9to5Mac has a pretty good theory about at least two of them. Citing sources inside Apple, as well as evidence from LinkedIn and other sites, Gurman is reporting that Apple also acquired mapping firm BroadMap and Catch this year…...

Shantaram,set to starCharlie Hunnam (Lost City of Z) hasbeen in the worksforApple TV+for a long time. Productiontried to restartin late 2020, but even that didn’t work out as planned. And now a big change is happening in an effort to try and wrap things up. As reported today byVariety, production of the dramatic seriesShantaramfor Apple TV+ is planning to shift away from India. The report says that the change will take place sometime in July, with production still underway in Australia at the moment....

Earlier today,Apple announcedthe results for its third fiscal quarter. It was another dominant stretch of three months for the company, and, of course, its Services division. As has become the norm for these results, it’s theServicesdivision that continues to break records. Today, Apple announced that it brought in over $80 billion in revenue during the third fiscal quarter. And, at the same time, confirmed that the Services division managed to bring in a grand total of $17....

Bell Mobility Palm Pre Hits Canada August 27th Palm and Bell Mobilityhave announcedthat the Pre smartphone will be available in Canada on August 27th, priced at CA$199.95 (US$187) with a three year contract. The CDMA handset is the same model as is already on sale in the US through carrier Sprint, and includes EVDO Rev.A, Bluetooth and WiFi, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and multitouch-capable capacitive touchscreen. There are also a number of “smartphone bundles” on offer from the carrier, which may be more cost-effective for heavy users....

In Genshin Impact, main DPS characters are only as good as the other three characters on the team supporting them. Some are defensive supports, such as healers and shielders. Some are offensive supports, such as batteries. Here are some recommendations for the best characters to use as a battery in your team comps. Genshin Impact’s best battery characters The best characters to use as a battery, sorted by element: Related:All Electro characters worth leveling in Genshin Impact...

When you’re as limited as you are on spell casts in Baldur’s Gate 3, sometimes you need a bit of leg to stand on to get through the game’s hardest encounters. Upcasting is such a leg, and a powerful tool when used tactically; knowing when and where to use it can save your party. Here’s everything you need to know about Upcasting. How to use Upcasting in BG3 Upcasting in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the act of casting a lower-level spell than the spell slot you’re using....

Blade Chimera, the gorgeous upcoming 2D metroidvania from Team Ladybug and WSS playground is now making its way to PC and Nintendo Switch in August 2024. This small delay announcement came with some exciting news about an upcoming demo for Blade Chimera, as well as a new gameplay trailer. Blade Chimera Demo Confirmed Team Ladybug confirmed onSteamthat Blade Chimera will receive a public demo during the Steam Next Fest in June 2024....

There’s been a step change in handling Wi-Fi recently. Having attempted to deal with Wi-Fi problems from the router, and with various third-party extenders to spread that into places that Wi-Fi otherwise doesn’t reach, the rise of the mesh network solution has brought with it welcome relief for those suffering with poor Wi-Fi. Our quick take BT Whole Home Wi-Fi joins a growing selection of options in the Wi-Fi space, with a growing number of big-name brands....

Quick Links Capcomcaptivated fans during its latestCapcom Highlights video presentation, revealing significant updates for two eagerly awaited titles set to launch this year:Dragon’s Dogma 2andKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. The presentation, which is now available onCapcom’s official YouTubeandTwitchchannels, provided gamers with a closer look at the new features and immersive experiences these games have to offer. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Character Creation Begins Now In a significant announcement forDragon’s Dogmafans, Capcom introduced the Character Creator & Storage tool for the upcomingDragon’s Dogma 2....

ChatGPT Was Tasked With Writing An Episode For Black Mirror & Failed Tremendously The human mind behind “Black Mirror,” a mind-bending TV show known for its unexpected plot twists, asked ChatGPT to write an episode for the hit series and likened the results to “sh*t.” Talking toEmpireabout his experience, “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker revealed that he asked the AI chatbot to generate episode ideas for the acclaimed series and came out underwhelmed....