![]() ![]() Please keep these guidelines in mind for all of your posts and comments. Here's a general synopsis and explanation of /r/writing's community rules. Thank you! Before posting, check out: FAQ Our Wiki Related subreddits Want to do an AMA? Please message the mods to verify yourself before posting. Sunday: Writing Tools, Software, and Hardware Upcoming AMA postsĪMA about getting an MFA in Creative Writing and/or teaching or doing other side projects for work post MFA. We talk about important matters for writers, news affecting writers, and the finer aspects of the writing craft. The current version is in Beta and is free to download and use.Welcome to the home for writers. A unique feature that sets this apart from MagicaVoxel is the ability to not only rig character voxel models created in Vo圎dit but also animate them as well. It is similar to MagicaVoxel as it also supports a common feature set such as editing, deleting and creating voxels. Because It supports Windows and Mac, this makes it a great alternative to MagicaVoxel. Vo圎dit is a free software by Pixowl for creating voxel models for The Sandbox Game. Ready to learn how to make voxel art with Goxel? Check out our free Goxel Tutorials! Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Mobile Version available for creating voxel art.Desktop Version Free to Use for Personal and Commercial Projects.Complete Voxel Editor for creating, editing and painting voxel models.The desktop versions are completely free to use however there is a one time fee for the mobile versions. One huge difference between Goxel and MagicaVoxel is that this voxel software pretty much available anywhere: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. A powerful feature of Goxel is the ability to use layers like in Photoshop to keep your independent voxel models separated from each other in a single scene. Like MagicaVoxel it also supports common functionality such as editing, deleting and creating voxels. Goxel is another alternative open source voxel editor for desktop and mobile. Interested in learning how to use Qubicle? Try out our free Qubicle Tutorials! Price: Free Trial (no export), $99 Indie License Great Track Record of Award Winning Games including Crossy Road and Shooty Skies.Support for Voxel models larger than the traditional 128x128x128.Large Set of Pre-made commands to assist in the creation of voxel art.Full Fledged Voxel Editor with the ability to Add, Edit, Delete and Paint voxels.If you want the exports there is a one time fee.Read more about the Qubicle Voxel Editor There is a free trial that comes with all the functionality that can be downloaded from there website. Many popular games on the App Store have been developed using Qubicle including Crossy Road and Shooty Skies. This makes it very attractive voxel software for game developers and modelers who plan on importing their voxel models into other 3d softwares. One huge advantage of Qubicle supports a variety of export formats it supports such as FBX, DAE, and OBJ. This color editor automatically keeps track of new colors for you so you don’t have to. One huge example is a virtually unlimited matrix size (size of the model) and easy to use color editor. However unlike MagicaVoxel, Qubicle does have some features in the software you won’t find anywhere else. Similar to MagicaVoxel, it also supports tools for creating and editing voxel models all in a single application. Qubicle is a great alternative voxel editor created by Minddesk for creating voxel models for 2D images and video games. Want to learn how to use Mega Voxels? Check out our free Mega Voxels Tutorials! VOXĭownload for Free on Android: Get Mega Voxels on Google Playĭownload for Free on iOS: Get Mega Voxels on the App Store Several Filters to add to your photos and videos.Lots of Particle Effects to add to your scene.Built-In Shop with Hundreds of Voxel Models.Free to use for Personal and Commercial Projects.View your 3D voxel models in Augmented Reality. ![]() Create and Take your Voxel Models wherever you go!.Full Featured Mobile Voxel Editor for Adding, Deleting and Painting Voxel Models. ![]() This powerful app to allows for voxel art creation on the go! It also works wells with MagicaVoxel with a built in vox exporter as well. The app is also game engine friendly with built in support for the obj export format. It also has a built in shop where you can can browse hundreds of voxel models on demand. It comes with instant rendering and ambient occlusion that allows you to share crisp images and videos quickly and easily. It is packed with different tools and features so you can add, delete and paint voxel models. Mega Voxels is a powerful mobile voxel editor developed exclusively for iOS and Android for creating voxel art models on smartphones and tablets. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He then vows to the other rabbits that he will meet with the Alpha wolf, and if need be, kill him. After learning the terrible truth, Turner confronts the rabbit king and takes power in a bloodless coup. To secure the deal, he sent Jack, one of his loyal servants, to trick Turner into killing the rabbit raiders as they would be the only real resistance that the wolves would have to their control. ![]() The rabbit king Hickory has agreed to this takeover, providing that the wolves do not harm him. That way they can conserve their food supply. ![]() Not wanting to make the same mistakes as before, they plan to enslave the rabbit kingdom rather than randomly attacking any that they meet as they usually do. The wolves from a nearby island killed all of the rabbits who lived there, and have come to Turner’s to find more food. Overgrowth PlotĪfter his family and friends are murdered by rabbit raiders, Turner embarks on a quest of revenge, only to uncover a deeper plot that threatens the entire Lugaru island. With no HUD, the player must rely on visual cues to determine Turner’s health most notably the character’s posture and the darkness and blurred vision. The player can also perform disarms, reversals, and counter-reversals. The fighting system is based largely around close combat, and in many cases incorporates knives, swords, and bo staves. Use of environment has been alluded to on the official blog, with such scenarios as grabbing a staff from a tree to defend oneself, or using a river to foil the scent of hunting wolves-also hinting at survival elements Hand-to-hand combat comprises most of Lugaru’s gameplay, although the game rewards stealthy approaches. Reversals themselves can be counter-reversed to re-establish the status quo. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition Every attack can be reversed by tapping a specific button at the right time. Another system highly likely to be included in Overgrowth is the reversal system. Every attack depends on the player’s pace and position. In Lugaru, context-sensitivity meant that, for example, standing up after ducking a spin-kick would have the player grab their opponent’s leg and reverse their attack, or that the player could tap jump to lightly dodge an opponent’s sweep. A few posts in the game development blog also hint at a wide array of sharp weapons that vary between in-game species and classes. If so, its fighting system will be based around context-sensitive attacks, reversals, high mobility and reliance on environment. Gameplayįew details are available at this point however Overgrowth will likely build on the gameplay of its predecessor Lugaru. ![]() It will also feature an enhanced movement engine in which run/jump/roll/rotate transitions will be handled smoothly, as well as having all characters. The engine includes a number of advanced features, most prominently physics-based animation. Overgrowth will be based on a new game engine called Phoenix. Wolfire recently completed basic animation and movement systems, and have begun work on the combat system. The game plays as a 3D third-person brawler, set in a dystopian medieval world of anthropomorphic fighter rabbits, wolves, dogs, cats and rats.The game design is led by David Rosen, mainly known in the Mac game development community for having won the game development contest uDevGames three years in a row. Even fly around as a bat, there’s probably already a mod that makes that happen. ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm happy to say that due to its side scrolling nature, fluid smooth gameplay that the game is more than suitable for Vita and certainly for those who have both a PS4 and Vita, the most entertaining way to play this highly frustrating, frantic incarnation of twitch reaction gaming. My score is purely - in a nutshell - is based on it's gameplay and adaptability to the PS Vita. My score is purely - in a nutshell - is based on it's gameplay and My review is of a free mindset, one that has not played the first game. My review is of a free mindset, one that has not played the first game. It is truly a must have and fills the gap in the market for a quality skateboarding game that pro skater 5 probably won't … Expand The only real downside of this game is the unrelenting difficulty. Added to this are additional daily activities. The levels have great replayability in trying to complete all the challenges and high score chasing. The aesthetic is unique and brilliantly varied throughout the different exceptionally well designed levels. However the different difficulty modes make the game more accessible. Not everyone will appreciate the challenge and quite frankly not everyone will be able to handle it. There are no unfair deaths just skill and with that there is a real sense of joy when you nail that level long combo with a perfect landing. The player has to keep on going and learning and the reward will come. Realistically you will hit a wall with this game as the difficulty keeps ramping up. Again like Super meat Boy the game is extremely challenging but rewarding. Thankfully the game is very effective in teaching all the basics. It is simple to learn but exceptionally difficult to master. This gives the game a great feel and sense of speed and flair, it is very much the Super Meat Boy of skateboard games. ![]() It excels in providing extremely tight and logical controls. It excels in providing extremely tight and OlliOlli 2 is a truly exceptional 2d side scrolling skateboarding game, an albeit niche genre. OlliOlli 2 is a truly exceptional 2d side scrolling skateboarding game, an albeit niche genre. ![]() ![]() ![]() To configure an alarm for a service, you select an alarm event level, such as Error, and the location(s), such as Syslog Viewer (local syslog), where you want the system to send the alarm information. You can configure alarms for services, such as Cisco Database Layer Monitor, on a particular node, or you configure alarms for a particular service on all nodes in the cluster. The system can either forward the alarm information, as is the case with SNMP traps, or the system can write the alarm information to its final destination (such as a log file). You can direct alarms to the Syslog Viewer (local syslog), Syslog file (remote syslog), an SDI trace log file, or to all destinations.When a service issues an alarm, the alarm interface sends the alarm information to the locations that you configure (and that are specified in the routing list in the alarm definition) (for example, SDI trace). You can configure the alarm interface to send alarm information to multiple locations, and each location can have its own alarm event level (from debug to emergency). This information allows you to troubleshoot problems that are associated with your system, for example, to identify issues with the Disaster Recovery System. See the corresponding alarm definition for the description and recommended action.Ĭisco Unified Serviceability alarms provide information about runtime status and the state of the system. ![]() Viewing Log Files on the SysLog Viewer, page 7-19 If you chose local syslog as the alarm destination, view the alarm information in the SysLog Viewer in RTMT. If you chose an SDI trace file as the alarm destination, collect traces and view the information with the trace and log central option in RTMT. Viewing Alarm Definitions and Adding User-Defined Descriptions If desired, add a definition to an alarm. ![]() To send syslog messages to the Remote Syslog Server, check the Remote Syslog destination and specify a host name.All services can go to the SysLog Viewer.All services can go to the SDI (System Diagnostic Interface) log (but must be configured in Trace also).Select the server and service for which you want the alarm information.Ĭonfiguring or Updating an Alarm for a Service ![]() ![]() ![]() They're found natively in Africa, South America, and Central and North America, with 50 species in North America. So, that-the genus that includes the brown recluse has a hundred species. But the other genus in the family has the same toxin. Taxonomically is it family? Genus?īinford: Yes. Steve: Tell me about the work you do, actually analyzing the venom of this family of spiders. So people vary a lot in how severe the reaction is. So they hide in crevices and cracks and accidents happen when people crush them in their clothing or roll over on them and it turns out that the reaction we have to brown recluse venom is one part due to the venom toxins themselves, but it's also an immune response. Steve: 2,500! Now, these are venomous spiders.īinford: They are venomous, yes, but the key is that they are not aggressive reclusive is exactly the right way to describe them. They collected over 2,500 individual brown recluse from that single house and their family was delighted, you know, these were co-habitants of a rural house with a lot of wood debris outside and, you know, we create ideal habitat for a lot of these spiders with their clutter. Well, then I'd push you up to about 10 and it's going to depend on where, which part of the country you live in, but just as an anecdote in terms of numbers, they can go varying enormously depending on how, what the habitat is like and what species are in the area, but there is a family in Kansas that had a known population of brown recluse, but none of the individuals in the family had ever had a problem with those spiders, and so they allowed people to come in and trap them. You'd at least have, I'd say, 10 species, in the physical structure of your house, not in your yard.īinford: Between five and 10, depending on how cluttered your basement is, so I think that would be one of the defining features, or your garage…īinford: Okay. Steve: How many different species and how many different individuals would you think?īinford: Oh! That's a tough question. How many spiders can you estimate I might have in my house? Steve: Tell me, this may be a hard question to answer because regions of the country are so different, but I'll ask it anyway. We're going to talk about spiders, which are really endlessly fascinating. We spoke after she talked to about 300 great school kids a couple of weeks ago at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston.īinford: Hi, Steve. ![]() She studies spiders, especially the brown recluses and six-eyed sand spiders and she was a technical consultant for the movie, Spider-Man. Binford is a biology professor at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. First up, Greta Binford and her student, Marjorie Weber. Plus, we'll test your knowledge about some science in the news. We'll talk with spider expert Greta Binford about what makes spiders tick and we'll also hear from Samuel Bowles about how war and altruism probably had to evolve together for either to exist. Anyway, this week on the podcast, not frogs, but arachnids and altruism: spiders and struggles. It's one of those Beelzebufo ampingas if you we were listening last week. I'm Steve Mirsky and I've got a big frog in my throat. Welcome to Science Talk, the weekly podcast of Scientific American for the seven days starting February 27th, 2008. ![]() ![]() ![]() As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer. Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next or second working day, but some will arrive on the second or third working day, or be split between these days. We have offered a reliable Next Working Day service for well over 20 years but, due to the pressure on the couriers caused by the coronavirus crisis and the huge increase in online shopping, we can no longer be confident about the delivery date, which is why we now call the service ‘Express delivery’. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above. ![]() Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. We're sorry to be so firm about this, but "things coming off the tops of cars" is the stuff of nightmares, and we want to do all we can to prevent accidents of this sort from happening. The costs of sorting this out are yours, not ours, and you may also have difficulties with your insurers. If there is a disaster and the kayaks end up on the road, separated from the vehicle, then you were not using tie downs and you have subjected the roof bars to forces for which they were not designed. If you don't you may or may not get away with it. If you tie down your kayaks properly you almost certainly won't experience a product failure. Please also note that all roof bar instructions point out the dangers of carrying unsecured long items, as of course do all kayak carrier instructions. 25mm polypropylene straps with strong buckles. Please note that kayaks should be strapped to the roof bars, or to kayak carriers, using straps that are suitable for the purpose, e.g. Yakima make some excellent Bow/Stern tie down straps and Thule makes the QuickDraw 838 which we have listed together with every kayak carrier we sell. Alternatively, we have sets of straps available that are perfect for the job and are really easy to use. Kayak shops should be able to provide suitable 'paracord' for this purpose. You need to fix bow and stern lines, probably using the front and rear screw-in towing eyes to get strong and accessible fixing points on the vehicle. We know that this has happened with almost every brand of roof bar, and regardless of whether the kayaks are on a special carrier or just strapped to the bars. The massive forces that untied kayaks can generate have even been known to snap roof bar fixing bolts with the result that a complete assembly of roof bars and kayaks has ended up on the road. Untied kayaks have, in our experience, the greatest potential for a roof bar or kayak carrier failure. The aim of this note is to persuade you that kayaks should always be tied to the carrying vehicle at both bow and stern. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch. Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose. You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars. There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size Vehicle Specific Car Boot Liners and Mats. ![]() ![]() Here, MailOnline explores the science behind changing the clocks and your health.Ĭircadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles linked to your bodies internal clock. That's not to mention the obvious bad mood caused by disrupted sleep, one of the most common collateral effects of tinkering with the time. It has also been linked to a surge in car accidents. Since then there's been bi-annual debates about whether we need to maintain daylight saving - and the health impacts might make you see things differently.Īlthough only temporary and described as being like jet lag, some sleep scientists fear the effects are much more severe than that.Įxperts believe the disruption may raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The logic was that this would save fuel for the war effort by reducing the need for lighting during longer and brighter evenings. It would be eight years until Britain followed suit, with the Summer Time Act 1916 advancing clocks for one hour, to keep up with Germany doing the same. That same year however, British colony Port Arthur in Canada, led the way by turning their clocks forward. ![]() It was also hoped this move would reduce railway accidents. It all goes back (no pun intended) to 1908, when a bill - which was subsequently rejected - attempted to move clocks forward in the summer to provide more daylight hours after work for the training of the Territorial Army. This means those celebrating Halloween, will get an extra hour on their nights out, although night workers will be less pleased. The clocks will go back an hour, so you'll get to have 1am to 2am twice. This year, times revert back on Sunday, October 30 at 2am. When do the clocks go back to end British summer time? ![]() An extra hour in bed may leave you feeling fresh.īut, if experts are to be believed, there might be darker consequences when clocks go back later this month.Įvery spring at 1am on the last Sunday in March, an hour of sleep is robbed from us in the name of daylight saving - a tradition that began in WW1, all in a bid for longer evenings and to conserve coal. ![]() ![]() ![]() Currency and unit conversionsįor financial planners who work in multiple currencies, having a financial calculator that can adjust to the current currency is important. Some prefer a vertically aligned calculator others prefer horizontally aligned units. Portabilityįor those who need to perform financial calculations on the go, a calculator is a smart choice, as it fits in the palm of a hand. A calculator with 12 to 20 kilobytes of memory is above average. It also stores programming changes that you’ve made to the unit. This allows you to store data as you’re entering and using it. Storageįinancial calculators have a bit of internal memory storage. Having dozens of characters visible simplifies the process of calculating complex equations. Instead, it’s measured in the number of characters and lines it can display at one time. The LCD screen on a financial calculator isn’t measured in size as it would be for, say, a smartphone screen. The majority of calculator batteries last one to five years, depending on frequency of use. The ease of replacing a battery varies from model to model, as does battery life. Some offer a solar power option, too, using the battery as a backup when light isn’t available. The majority of financial calculators run on battery power - usually round, coin-style batteries. Even basic will carry at least 50 built-in functions. But you will pay a higher price for this style of calculator. Powerful financial calculators carry a large number of built-in functions, perhaps 200 or more. ![]() The following features help set the financial calculators on the market apart from each other so you can decide which fits your needs. Always check with the entity administering the exam or with the course’s professor to figure out whether you need an exact model. However, the CFP exam rules don’t specify an exact model you must use.įor college courses or for certification exams like the CFA, you often must use a particular model of financial calculator. (These models often also can perform financial calculations.) Instead, you must use a financial calculator. If you plan to use your financial calculator for an advanced college course or for a financial certification exam, only certain models will have the capability you require.įor example, with the CFP exam, you cannot use scientific graphing calculators. Certain financial classes also require a calculator with advanced functionality. However, they often will not perform reverse Polish notation (RPN) calculations.įinance professionals will need a high-end model capable of performing complex calculations. These units often will offer time value of money (TVM) calculations. Plans for useįor those who only need a calculator for an entry-level financial class or calculating simple loan terms, a basic financial calculator works nicely. Here are some high-level items to consider when shopping for a financial calculator. This may be a small light built into the hardware, or it may be an extra display character on the screen, like an asterisk. Some financial calculators will have a low battery warning. In this buying guide, we outline some of the key items to consider when shopping for a financial calculator. To find the best financial calculator for your situation, it helps to understand the various functions these units can perform. A monochrome display screen across the top shows both numbers and letters. They have small keys that are marked with the functions they provide. Both types of calculators are handheld devices that fit in the palm of your hand. ![]() If you’ve used a scientific calculator in the past, a financial calculator will look familiar to you. It has extra keys to help you make these complex calculations quickly and efficiently. However, it can also calculate things like compound interest payments and rate conversions. Whether you’re enrolling in a business class, taking a financial certification standardized test, or calculating payments on a loan, a financial calculator is a tool you’ll need.Ī financial calculator can perform simple mathematical calculations like any handheld calculator. ![]() Buying guide for best financial calculators ![]() ![]() ![]() With just a few simple steps, you can keep all of your progress safe and secure while still being able to share it with friends or family members. Overall, Auto Sync on PS5 is a great way to keep your games and saves up-to-date across multiple devices. Additionally, make sure that both devices have enough storage space available for the game and save files that you are transferring. If the connection drops out during the syncing process, it could result in lost data or corrupted files. First, make sure that both devices are connected to a stable internet connection. Using Auto Sync is incredibly easy, but there are some important steps to take when setting it up for the first time. This is especially useful if you use multiple PlayStation consoles or if you want to share progress with friends or family. Once signed in, you will be able to select which games and saves you want to transfer between devices. This can be done by signing into the same account on both devices. You can also use Auto Sync to transfer game data between multiple devices. Once enabled, it will start automatically syncing all of your game and save data in the background, ensuring that all of your data is kept up-to-date. Once you have done this, you will be prompted to enable Auto Sync for your account. The first step to setting up Auto Sync is to sign in to your PlayStation Network account on your PS5 console. This means that whenever you make a change to a game or save file, it will be immediately updated in the cloud and can be accessed from any other device. It is a great way to ensure that all of your progress and saves are kept up-to-date, no matter what device you are playing on.Īuto Sync works by automatically syncing your game and save data between your PS5 console and the cloud. How does Auto Sync work on PS5Īuto Sync on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is an incredibly useful feature that allows you to sync your games and save data across multiple devices. With its range of lighting scenarios, adjustable brightness and intensity, and easy setup process, it makes it easy to get lost in whatever game you’re playing. Overall, the Hue Sync Box is an excellent way to enhance your gaming experience on PS5. Once connected, you can begin customizing your lighting effects and have them automatically change with whatever you’re playing. It’s easy to set up and very intuitive to use – all you need to do is connect it to your TV and gaming console using the included HDMI cable. The Hue Sync Box also works with other popular gaming consoles such as Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. You can also adjust the brightness and intensity of each light individually to create the perfect atmosphere for any type of game. For example, you can turn your lights off when playing a horror game for maximum immersion, or use a strobe effect when playing an action game. When you pair the Hue Sync Box with your PS5, you can choose from a range of lighting scenarios that are designed to enhance your gaming experience. This means that when you’re playing a game on your PlayStation 5, the lights in your room will change color and brightness depending on what’s happening in the game. It synchronizes the colors and effects of your lights with what’s happening on screen to create a truly immersive experience. The Hue Sync Box is a device made by Philips Hue that connects to your TV and gaming console. Does Hue sync box work with PS5ĭoes the Hue Sync Box work with PS5? The short answer is yes, and it is an excellent way to enhance your gaming experience. If you already own a Hue Sync Box, then unfortunately you are stuck with the current HDMI 2.0a version until Philips releases an update or a new model with HDMI 2.1 support. If you are looking for a device that supports higher frame rates and other features of HDMI 2.1, then you should consider the Hue Play HDMI SyncBox instead of the original Hue Sync Box. This newer model supports 4K content up to 120 fps, as well as other features like dynamic HDR and variable refresh rate. However, Philips has released a newer version of the Hue Sync Box, the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, which does support HDMI 2.1. Philips has not announced any plans to update the Hue Sync Box with HDMI 2.1, so it is unlikely that we will see such an update any time soon. This means that it supports 4K video up to 30 frames per second, but it does not support 4K content at higher frame rates like 60fps or higher. The Hue Sync Box was released in 2019 and it is limited to HDMI 2.0a. The short answer to the question of whether or not the Hue Sync Box will get an HDMI 2.1 update is: Not at this time. Does the PS5 come with a HDMI 2.1 cable. ![]() ![]() Since Google stopped syncing Google Photos to a specific Google Drive folder in 2019, you won't be able to sync anything added to Google Photos after that point. Not so smart: Google Photos has better AI chops by far.No editing: Synology Photos lacks photo and video editing features.Entry price: Synology Photos is free, but you need a Synology DiskStation, which doesn't come cheap.For outsiders, you can have password-protected public links. Sharing: Sharing photos with your family is easy.Familiar interface: Synology's app is made to look like Google Photos, so you won't have trouble switching.Organization tools: It uses AI to tag faces and places that are searchable.Free: Synology Photos comes bundled with Synology NAS servers for free.Self-hosted: Your photos never leave your home and live safely in a server you control.Here are the advantages of using Synology: But if you use an older NAS device, update the DSM version before you proceed. If you purchase a new server, it comes preinstalled with the latest DSM version. The new Synology Photos app works only with Synology's latest NAS management software, DSM 7.0. Or if you're eyeing a NAS for your home office, Synology Photos would be a nice bonus that offers unlimited full-size backups and saves you cash in the long run.Īssuming you've decided to go with Synology Photos, let's move on to the next step and see how you can easily move your entire photo collection from Google Photos to Synology Photos. You should consider switching from Google Photos to Synology Photos only if you own a Synology NAS. For instance, the 2TB plan on Google One costs $100 a year, which is cheaper and more sensible than spending upfront on a NAS just for Synology Photos. You will still save a ton of cash even if you go for the paid Google One tier. Most people looking to host their family photos and videos should stick with Google Photos. Still, this kind of investment isn't justifiable if you only want it for Synology Photos. Sure, there are several advanced things the NAS can do, from running a mail server to offering a full surveillance suite. This also means you will spend a substantial amount on buying the hardware upfront instead of renting some storage space with Google One for a small fee.Įven if you get a basic Synology DiskStation DS220+ and pair it with two NAS-specific hard drives, you're looking at an initial investment going upwards of $500. Think of it as the various apps and services Apple bundles without additional charges when buying an iPhone. But to access it, you need a Synology NAS. The Synology Photos app is free to use without any monthly subscription tied to it. And when you're using the app, you'll feel right at home coming from Google Photos with features like automatic face tagging and sharing options. Synology Photos is designed to make it easy to move your entire Google Photos library. And the best part is that you don't need to shell out for a subscription as it comes bundled with all consumer Synology NAS enclosures. ![]() Synology Photos is the only other app that lets you store as many photos and videos in full resolution as you like, as long as you have space on the installed hard drives. There are plenty of Google Photos alternatives, but most don't offer a truly unlimited photo backup solution like Google Photos used to. ![]() |