Like everyone else during lockdown, I have needed to find something to do to help pass the time, having had a moment of genius/madness I came up with my #wearamask range of prints which you can have printed on pretty much anything... No really, anything, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Posters and more. Check out a few examples and click through to be taken to Redbubble, great prices and speedy delivery.
Upgrade
your mobile gaming experience with this high quality direct connection
controller, no more pairing, battery, lag issues just hook upto your
phone and get gaming. Will work with pretty much any game through either
touchscreen press simulation or direct MOGA style input. It also has a
handy passthrough so you can connect your charger or battery pack to
keep gaming longer. The additional earphone socket let's you blast away
your enemies in privacy :)
These work great with most modern shooters and
driving games e.g.: PUBG, Fortnite, Overwatch, Ashphalt 8/9 etc... as
these are essentially console games on your phone. when switched to 'simulation'
mode you are no longer pretending to touch the screen (possibly causing
bans from looking like you have a helper app) instead you control the
game directly, no lag, no emulation :)
Excellent
for emulator use on your phone, play all the classics with a proper
controller, most of the really good emulators support direct keymapping
but others can be controlled through the touchscreen mapper.
Older
games that only partially support controllers or are touchscreen can be
mapped to the controller using the included app. The controller can be
mapped for pretty much any type of game, platformers, swipers, shooters
and drivers can all be controlled, you could even use it for Angry Birds
if you really want. The full potential range of controls is pretty
huge, and very customisable.
Features:
Portable: The game controller is compact and lightweight, convenient to carry out, does not occupy much space.
Direct Connection: Simply pop your phone in and play, no connection/pairing issues.
Type C fast charging: The game controller features a fast charging Type C interface, supports charging and playing game at the same time.
Headphone socket: Easily connect your headphones to enjoy uninterrupted gameplay
Telescope phone holder: The telescope phone
clip, whose holding length is up to 6.68inch, is widely suitable for
different sizes of smart phone.
Sensitive buttons design: The four
direction buttons, X,Y, B, A buttons, and two joysticks are sensitive
enough for you quick operation. The buttons is placed on the gamepad in
suitable distance according to your finger length.
Macro function: The game controller
supports to design high class macro setting by yourself, which can
effectively finish a set of operations by one button.
Scope of application: The gamepad is
widely suitable for different sizes smart phone, the max size is up to 7
inch. This game controller is not suitable for iPhone or for Android
phone with micro USB interface.
Specification:
Type: Game Controller
Material: ABS + electric component
Color: Black
Interface: TYPE-C (To Phone) / TYPE-C & Earphone sockets on unit
After getting some interest in my N95 masks I had to upgrade my game as getting people to click on a PayPal button on a blog page was a bit iffy looking, I've set up a brand new online shop at nseimports.co.uk NSE Imports, currently selling KN95/N95/FFP2 Masks, Visors and Goggles, but eventually expanding into gadgets and gizmos as well. If you are looking for some PPE come and have a look at what we have for sale. Full SSL secured payments through PayPal (takes cards as well) and fast UK delivery.
As everyone is finding this current nasty bug is rather easy to catch and not very nice to suffer from. While our goverment's current advice about not needing a mask is fine and well, it assumes you can keep 2m/6ft from everyone, the UK is not built on that scale so the chances are you'll still be up close and personal with someone no matter what you do. In close quarters the chance of infection raises significantly (I was in Heathrow T3 for 3 hours the other night dropping my partner off, that was scary watching the passengers for another airline all bunched up for hours with not a mask between them). While no mask can offer full protection, wearing a mask can prevent face touching and offer some resistance against fluid spray from other people. However masks come in many grades and most of them are no use at all, as this handy image below shows...
At a minimum any mask needs to be FFP2 or N95 rated, anything below that will offer next to nothing in blocking the particals. If you can source them FFP3 or N99's are nice but currently sell for the same price as a 2nd hand BMW. From the CDC: CDC Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Equipment
What makes N95 respirators different from facemasks (sometimes called a surgical mask)?
N95 respirators reduce the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles, from small particle aerosols to large droplets. N95 respirators are tight-fitting respirators that filter out at least 95% of particles in the air, including large and small particles.
Not everyone is able to wear a respirator due to medical conditions that may be made worse when breathing through a respirator. Before using a respirator or getting fit-tested, workers must have a medical evaluation to make sure that they are able to wear a respirator safely.
Achieving an adequate seal to the face is essential. United States regulations require that workers undergo an annual fit test and conduct a user seal check each time the respirator is used. Workers must pass a fit test to confirm a proper seal before using a respirator in the workplace.
When properly fitted and worn, minimal leakage occurs around edges of the respirator when the user inhales. This means almost all of the air is directed through the filter media.
Unlike NIOSH-approved N95s, facemasks are loose-fitting and provide only barrier protection against droplets, including large respiratory particles. No fit testing or seal check is necessary with facemasks. Most facemasks do not effectively filter small particles from the air and do not prevent leakage around the edge of the mask when the user inhales.
The role of facemasks is for patient source control, to prevent contamination of the surrounding area when a person coughs or sneezes. Patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 should wear a facemask until they are isolated in a hospital or at home. The patient does not need to wear a facemask while isolated.
Deciding to try and do our bit I started to import some N95 respirator masks to sell on eBay and Amazon (at a sensible price) However, they blocked people making listings due to price gouging and that is only right and proper. However, I was left with a load of maks and no outlet, so until I can list elsewhere I have them for sale here on my own site.
April 2nd Update: We now have an online shop, click the image below to be taken to our online store. Fully SSL encrypted, Secure PayPal payments (no account required) and new products including Face Shields.
So unless you happen to have a Dustin Hoffman Outbreak style suit and his magic juice....
Wow it's been so long since I made a post, I need to get back into it all, but as a quick starter I thought I would share something with my fellow BlackGold TV Tuner owners. At some point over the last year or so BlackGold's support page has had dead links for it's downloads. I emailed them and they reckon it will be fixed 'soon' and emailed me some drivers. In the meantime I have uploaded them to my FTP for you all to use as you need. These are great cards for use with TVHeadend, Emby, Plex and so forth, it's a shame they're not getting any love from the manufacturers at the moment.
BlackGold Support page
Have a look at their site and then come back and download whichever driver you wish. NOTE: The 9.1.1.2's are meant to be the latest but my 3650 does not like them for whatever reason so personally I found the 9.1.0.5's to be more stable, you mileage will no doubt vary :)
BlackGold Support page
BGT_9.1.1.2.zip (32/64bit)