From Maverick to Track Day Star: The Man Behind the Ford Transformation
The Ford Maverick: A Surprising Track Performer
The Ford Maverick has garnered a strong following due to its affordability, spacious seating for five, and versatile truck capabilities. It serves as a practical daily driver, a reliable hauler, and an efficient road-trip companion with its commendable fuel efficiency. Recent revelations have shown that it also holds its own on the track!
Antonio Diaz’s Maverick Track Experience
Antonio Diaz, a resident of Virginia, shares his experience as the proud owner of a 2022 Ford Maverick XL. Initially purchased for daily use, Antonio’s perspective shifted after being inspired by fellow members of the Maverick Truck Club. Witnessing the truck’s handling prowess motivated him to explore its track potential, leading to an unexpected journey.
While unconventional, taking a truck like the Maverick on the track is not as far-fetched as it may seem. Equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, it boasts performance capabilities comparable to renowned models like the Evo or Eclipse.
Customizing the Maverick for Track Performance
Driven by a desire to enhance his Maverick’s track performance, Antonio embarked on a modification journey focused on optimizing handling and agility. His modifications, meticulously selected for functionality, include coilovers, custom camber arms, an adjustable rear sway bar, EBC brake pads, and slotted rotors.
While engine upgrades are currently limited to a custom catback exhaust system and cold air intake, plans for increased power output are in the pipeline. Antonio contemplates a potential engine swap to the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine from the Lincoln Corsair, offering a substantial power boost from
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From Maverick to Track Day Star: The Man Behind the Ford Transformation
Microsoft officially supports cross-platform passwordless login
All users can now log in to their Microsoft account by creating a pass-key across Windows, Androids or iOS platforms.
This change will make it easier for users to sign in to their Microsoft account without needing to enter a password. Currently, users can create a key for their Microsoft account with the option to secure their face, fingerprint, PIN, or login security key on another device.
“You can now use the key to log into Microsoft applications or websites, including Microsoft 365 or Copilot packages on desktop browsers and mobile devices,” Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president said the head of security and compliance. “In the coming weeks, we will re
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Microsoft officially supports cross-platform passwordless login
ESA releases spectacular video of our sun
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When you think of the sun, you probably think of a large flaming, red-hot sphere, but there is much more to see on the surface of that celestial body that illuminates and warms the earth every day. According to a unique video from ESA, it looks more like a kind of yellowish lawn with fluffy feathers.
The images were taken by the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter on September 27 last year at about a third of the distance between Earth and the sun. This makes the hair-like structures clearly visible. They are made of plasma – a stream of charged gas particles – and follow the lines of the magnetic field in the Sun’s lower atmosphere where it merges into the much hotter outer corona. The brightest parts are as much as 1 million degrees Celsius. Cooler regions appear darker because they absorb radiation.
You can watch the video below:
There are things to see that you have never seen before
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A Saturn moon hides a vast ocean beneath its surface
After a ten-year suspense following the discovery of an anomaly in its rotation, proof has finally been made that Mimas, the smallest of Saturn’s eight main moons, harbors an ocean of water beneath its entire surface. Even more astonishing, this ocean would be less than 25 million years old, almost nothing, compared to the 4.5 billion years of our solar system. This surprising discovery is the result of a long work, but also of an intuition going against the main ideas accepted until now on the evolution of the Saturn system.
It was in 2010 that our team began to question the real nature of Mimas. With a radius of 200 km, the smallest of Saturn’s so-called main moons is easily recognizable by its surface covered in craters. Discovered in 1789 by the British astronomer William Herschel, it would be necessary to wait for the space age to obtain the first resolved images of this moon, and thus be able to discover its inert surface.
Study Mimas to understand the shape of Saturn’s rings
The link between Mimas and our initial work was not immediate, since it involved explaining the most remarkable structure of Saturn’s rings: the Cassini division. Discovered by Jean-Dominique Cassini in 1675, then a very young director of the Paris observatory, he had observed a dark zone in the rings of the giant, which now bears his name. With a span of approximately 4,500 km, it literally cuts the rings into two very distinct parts.
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As surprising as it may seem, the scientific community did not know how to explain the existence of this division i
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[Valutazione]Honor Band 9 appearance, fit, screen functionality, usage time, operating experience, unboxing review – unwire.hk Hong Kong
In recent years, in addition to actively launching various types of mobile phones, from flagship to mid-range and entry-level mobile phones in Hong Kong, Honor has also introduced a small number of wearable products in Hong Kong. Recently, launched the Band 9 smart bracelet. How does it feel to use it? is it easy to use? Are the functions sufficient for everyday “intensive use” by sports enthusiasts? Let’s let Edward review it in detail for unwire.hk readers.
Honor Band 9 unboxing
As always, before sharing with you the experience of using Honor Band 9, let me bring you its unboxing part.
▲This is the packaging of Honor’s latest Band 9 smart bracelet.
▲The one I borrowed for testing is the Morning Glory Purple style.
▲As soon as you open the box, you will see the real body of Honor Band 9.
▲The bottom of the box also contains a unique magnetic charging cable and an instruction manual.
The watch body is light and thin, comfortable to wear, and the strap is easy to fasten.
Let’s talk about the design first. The Band 9 smart bracelet launched by Honor this time uses a rectangular body similar to other smart bracelets and is equipped with a rectangular AMOLED screen. The special thing is that the body of the watch is made of “reinforced polymer fiber” material. The Morning Purple model I have comes with a shiny gold metal frame and purple and off-white plastic straps. it doesn’t look like a $400 smart bracelet that you can’t find anywhere else, and the color is very neutral, making it very suitable for both men and women. In addition, the strap has the same gold metal buckle as the watch frame, which is not only very easy to fasten when worn, but also when worn on the hand, the watch body is very thin and light, so the experience it is truly ideal, even if worn while sleeping. No discomfort was found when measuring sleep quality, and the overall design is worthy of praise.
▲This is the design of Honor Band 9. You can see that its style is similar to other smart bracelets. It also adopts a rectangular parallelepiped design and a rectangular screen.
▲ The body of the watch is made of what is officially called “reinforced polymer fiber” (i.e. plastic) material, and the edges are made of gold metal material, which looks noble, elegant and beautiful.
▲ The watch strap is designed in purple and apricot colors. It is made of TPU plastic material and has a gold metal buckle, which is equally eye-catching.
▲Just put the bracelet on your arm and fasten it, it is very convenient to wear.
▲The watch band is also designed to be removed and replaced with one click.
▲In terms of weight, even with the strap attached it is only 26.8g.
▲This weight is virtually invisible when worn on the hand. It is very light and comfortable. Even wearing it to sleep does not affect comfort.
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Running Apps Pose Security Risks: Experts Urge Privacy Check
Fitz > Life > IT Experts Warn: Running Apps Poses Serious Security Risks |. Don’t take privacy settings lightly
A British technology survey report pointed out that running apps among all mobile programs can easily expose users to security risks. Experts urge running enthusiasts to check their apps’ privacy settings immediately to prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands.
The latest report from Altia, a British technology investigations firm, highlighted that more than 700,000 cases of stalking and harassment were recorded in the UK last year, many of which were the result of computer and mobile phone data leaks number of traces of users’ daily lives, including personal location, route and time of the ride, etc. They warned that criminals could use data from running apps to carry out illegal activities.
The default is usually public
Altia pointed out that after the epid
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Running Apps Pose Security Risks: Experts Urge Privacy Check
The most complete assistance for AI comes from Zendesk
Zendesk features AI Agents, Agent Copilot, and AI-powered Workforce Engagement Management, the most comprehensive support offering for the AI era. With the volumes of assistance that will increase by 5x in the coming years, businesses need a system that learns and improves as the volume of interactions increases.
An increasingly proactive and personalized service
Tom Eggemeier, CEO of Zendesk
We’ve known for years that minimizing customer effort is one of the strongest drivers of satisfaction, and we believe AI has tremendous potential to make the customer experience easier. This is why we have integrated artificial intelligence into our products to allow companies to provide a proactive and personalized service. And, above all, that it makes the work of the man on the other side easier.
They improve resolution times and productivity
Zendesk AI is the fastest adopted product in the company’s history. It is a service now used by thousands of companies to manage service quality and to accelerate business growth. Zendesk AI automates up to 80% of support requests and generates a three-fold increase in immediate, automated resolutions. This helps reduce resolution times by 30% and helps agents be at least 10% more productive.
CX becomes a competitive ad
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These 4 social media apps are amazing, they will double the fun from entertainment to gaming.
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Today’s Digital India has accelerated technological development and social progress. Social media apps and websites are a huge part of this growth. The growing number of apps has opened up new ways for people to connect, allowing them to follow the activities of people they know and expand their networks. But, despite these advances, the fear of loneliness still persists. It is shocking that even today people have to face feelings of loneliness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), loneliness affects one in four adults globally and 5% to 15% of adolescents in 142 countries.
The advent of smartphones and social media platforms has changed the way we communicate and interact over the past few decades. We have understood this problem and invented new modern apps, which are designed to combat loneliness. These platforms are a beacon of hope, allowing people to make friends, share ideas, and find support in digital grou
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MonstaGear MK84S Review: Portable Mechanical Keyboard with Bluetooth and Wireless Connectivity
Product specifications
Number of switches: 84
Keycap: low profile, PBT material, dye sublimation
Switch: Otemu with a red low profile
Connectivity: Wired, 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth
Size and weight: 315*132*22mm, 514g
MonstaGear MK84S is a small, low-profile keyboard that is a small and thin mechanical keyboard. In addition, it supports 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and a built-in battery, making it a great product to carry around and use.
For thinness, both switches and main keys are low-profile, with Otemu low-profile red switches and sublimated PBT keycaps used.
The layout is 84 keys, without a proper number pad, and is very small and light among mechanical keyboards.
Unboxing
Only the product name is written on the product box, and the sealing tape must be removed to open it.
When you open the box, you will find the components, including the body of the keyboard, manual, and cable.
Take a look
The Monsta Gear MK84S is a small 84-key mechanical keyboard that is characterized by great portability. Due to the use of low-profile switches and keyboards, the thickness of the keyboard is very thin, and the weight is also very light among mechanical keyboards.
The keys feature a cute moon bunny, giving an overall cute feel. Keycap colors including white, navy blue, yellow, and pink are used harmoniously to create a rather bright feel.
You can also use multimedia functions by using the Fn combination keys (next to Alt). Since the functions are explained in the manual, it is recommended to refer to the manual when using it for the first time.
However, as the keys are not engraved, it may take some getting used to.
An anti-slip pad is placed on the bottom, and as for the anti-slip pad, you can change the angle a little by changing the direction and removing it.
Also, there is a slot on one side to store the 2.4GHz wireless receiver, so you can store the receiver when not in use.
The OS button and the power button are located behind the keyboard, and you can position them according to the OS and connection method you are using. When using a cord, simply connect the included cable to the type-C terminal.
The keyboard is very thin and relatively small in size, making it easy to carry around.
switches and stabilizers
The switches are fitted with Otemu low profile red switches. Because the main pressure is not high, you can use it without any load, and it provides a main feeling similar to a normal linear switch. However, there is a difference in this range because the moving distance is shorter than that of regular mechanical keyboard switches.
As for stabilizers, the most popular cherry style stabilizers are used, and the keys can be easily removed. In the case of low-profile switches, the travel distance is shorter than regular mechanical switches, so switches with stabilizers also provide a very uniform key feel.
key pad
For low profile keycaps, all keys are the same height. The keycap material is made of PBT, making it very durable, and the engraving uses a color sublimation method, so the engraving is also durable.
In general, in the case of dye sublimation, a dark color is printed on a light key, but in the case of the F9 above, it looks like a white print on a navy blue background. This part is actually engraved in the traditional style with all the keys except F9 engraved on the white keys, and the keys with a pink background are also engraved in the traditional style. However, the pink-based keys are distinguished by being engraved in such a way that both the background color and the engraving color are engraved.
As for the Moon Rab
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Japan plans to start testing a drug to grow teeth
Japan – Scientists at the Japanese Kitano Institute for Medical Research plan to begin testing a drug to treat tooth aplasia next September.
The Japanese newspaper The Mainichi indicates that, according to scientists, this drug will practically be able to be used on a large scale after six years.
Dental aplasia causes a lack of teeth during the growth of the jaw bone at an early age, making it difficult to use dentures and dental implants. This innovative medicine affects tooth buds
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