3/21/2024 0 Comments Countdown to 2021 video![]() Well, Christmas 2024 falls on a Wednesday. What day of the week will Christmas be on in 2024? What? Don't you want it to feel like Christmas EVERY day of the week? I'm a grumpy elf but I'd still like that! Ok, ok, you want to know what day will Christmas fall on this year.But, officially, I guess it's 471,210 minutes to when you can say "Merry Christmas", officially. How many minutes to Merry Christmas? Well, I always thought you could say "Merry Christmas" any time you wanted (although I prefer to say Grumpy Christmas!).Then I can tell you the answer to when Santa Claus comes to your home is 328 days (Oops! I wasn't supposed to say that! You better stay on the Nice List or I'm in BIG trouble!) How many more days til Santa comes? When does Santa Claus come? When will Santa Claus be here? Oh, that's Top Secret! I have to check to see if you're on the Nice List first.When is Christmas Eve 2024? Oh that's easy! Christmas Eve 2024 is December 24th, 2024 (What? I'm a grumpy elf! Did you really think I was going to tell you it was 327 days away?).But don't blame me if someone ate all the chocolates! What about a Christmas Calendar? A Christmas Calendar? You mean one of those Advent Calendars? Of course there's a Christmas Calendar right here.What day is 100 days before Christmas? Oh, sure, give me a tough question! Let's see, 100 days before Christmas is (subtract 100 from December, carry the 2.) September 16th! Ha! I'll bet you didn't think I could figure that one out did you! Oh great, now someone will want to know 99 days until Christmas is September.!.And how many Saturdays till Christmas? Saturdays? Why does everyone want to know how many Saturdays till Christmas? Why doesn't anybody want to know how many Fridays till Christmas? What's wrong with Fridays? Ok, Ok, there's 46 Saturdays until Christmas (But I still like Fridays better, so there!).How many sleeps till Christmas? If you don't include all of Santa's naps, there are 328 more sleeps before Christmas! (It's a LOT more if you DO include his naps!).Remember? That big Countdown clock up there? The one that says 471,210 minutes left?) How do elves countdown to Christmas? Well, I tried counting down to Christmas using my fingers and toes, but I don't have 328 of them - then I'd be REALLY grumpy! (But if YOU want to countdown to Christmas, there are 328 days to go.There are 46 more weeks to December 25th, 2024! How many weeks till Christmas 2024? Weeks are good! I can count how many weeks until Christmas! The answer to how many weeks to Christmas 2024 is: Too many! There are you happy? Ok, ok, I was just being a grumpy elf.(And I haven't even started my list yet! Everyone is getting haggis fruitcake again this year!) How many shopping days until Christmas? There are 328 shopping days before Christmas 2024.There! Are you happy now? (I'm not!) I'll bet you finished all your holiday baking too? (yeah, I thought so!) How many days until Christmas 2025? OK, you have serious Christmas issues if you need to know how many days until Christmas 2025 already! Christmas Eve 2025 is in 693 sleeps. ![]() (But will he bring me back some nice haggis from Scotland? No, he forgets every year!) ![]() You can see exactly when he will arrive at your house on Santa's homepage.
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3/21/2024 0 Comments Free date time picker for excelI have found a couple of date picker add-ins, but I dont know how to get them to work with a data validation pulldown. I am using the 64bit version because something else I worked with (about a year ago) didnt work in the 32bit version. Hide End Sub ' for Datefield ranges, need to initialize the datepicker before fields are clicked Private Sub UserForm_Initialize() Set theDatepicker2 = CreateObject( "DatePicker.DatePicker" ) 4, 3 theDatepicker2.Calendar. From what I have been reading Microsoft Date and Time Picker doesnt work in 64bit versions. Label2.Caption = Format(theDatepicker2.EndDate, "dd.mm.yyyy" ) End Sub ' close userform Private Sub OKButton_Click() Me. Step 2: Select Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control 6.0 (SP6) from the dialog box of More Controls. Choose More Controls from the ActiveX Controls option. Label1.Caption = Format(theDatepicker2.StartDate, "dd.mm.yyyy" ) Me. Now, we will insert the Date Picker in Excel. Label2.Caption = Format(theDatepicker2.EndDate, "dd.mm.yyyy" ) End Sub ' Datefield range setting, second date field Private Sub Label2_Click() theDatepicker2.ShowDialog Me. Label1.Caption = Format(theDatepicker2.StartDate, "dd.mm.yyyy" ) Me. Datefield.Caption = Format(theDatepicker.StartDate, "dd.mm.yyyy" ) End Sub ' Datefield range setting, first date field Private Sub Label1_Click() theDatepicker2.ShowDialog Me. Show several months in width and height show week numbers.Dim theDatepicker2 As Object ' single Datefield setting Private Sub Datefield_Click() Dim theDatepicker As Object Set theDatepicker = CreateObject( "DatePicker.DatePicker" ) = 1 theDatepicker.ShowDialog Me. Recognize cells that contain date values, formatted as date, underneath the word "Date", etc. check the entry Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control Drag the new DTPicker icon from the toolbox into the form. Follow the instructions below to add and use a third-party Date Picker Add-in in Excel 64-bit versions. The date picker works even if the zoom is not 100%. The nice thing about the Date and Time Picker is that you can provide a date input field with little effort, which always delivers a date as the result. Pop-up Excel Calendar works not only in Excel's normal view but also in split mode and frozen mode. A drop-down calendar in Excel is technically called Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control. What you really need is Pop-up Excel Calendar, or a date picker running right within Microsoft Excel!Įxcel Date Picker works with all major Microsoft Excel versions on Windows, from Excel 2013 to Microsoft 365, both 64-bit and 32-bit. How can I insert a down-down calendar anyway For some unknown reason, it seems that Microsoft REMOVED the Date and Time Picker as an option from Excel 2019 version. ![]() You can use these controls in your VBA Project. MS Date and Time Picker is NOT in Excel 2019 (under Developer). We have used User form, Spin buttons, Text boxes and Command buttons to create these controls. It also means anyĬharts, Pivot tables, etc. In this article, we have created Time Picker and Date Time Picker control in VBA. This often means you cannot perform calculations with the 'so-called' dates. When a date is not entered in the correct format, Excel will not recognize it as a valid date. Click the Start button, type 'command' > right click Command Prompt > then click Run as Administrator. Click the Windows Start button, type mscomct2.ocx or mscal.ocx in the search box, and click Enter. Slashes, dashes, or dots? And what was the date of the third Thursday in September last year anyway? Here are the steps to install Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control 6.0 (SP6). Should they enter dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy? Do they enter You can add date and time picker ribbon by File > Option > Customize Ribbon > in Choose commands from: select All Commands then find the Date and Time. Seem to get confused about entering dates. Or you can activate it by going to My Add-Ins tool of Insert Menu. Now excel will suggest the Date Picker at top of the list. ![]() ![]() One of the common problems many users encounter with Excel is incorrectly entering dates. Open Excel > Go to Insert Menu > Click on Get Add Ins, In the search box, type Mini Calendar and Date Picker and press Enter. Click the date you want to enter, and you are done! Click the icon button to display the calendar. Pop-up Excel Calendar is an Excel add-in program that allows you to easily enter dates into Excel with a few mouse clicks.įor a quick example, click your mouse on a cell in which you must enter a date. 3/21/2024 0 Comments Sibelius string quartet op 4![]() Mozart quartets are extremely difficult to pull off and very frustrating. You might go back to what i find is his first really moving quarter- 0pus 20 no4. The slow movemen of op 76 no5 is mindblowing. But then they are some of the greatest msuic ever written. Of course the three warhorses (?) Kaiser, Sunrise and fifths are probably played once to often at the expense of others. I think if you are tired of Haydn you probably haven`T explored them enough. Again, very well suited if you want to surprise your audience with something off the beaten track but without the risk of being too heavy on them, for example Bartok could easily overwhelm an audience unless they're true connoiseurs. Schulhoff's 5 pieces for string quartet are also very rarely performed and every piece is in a totally different style, as diverse as Viennese, Czech, Tango Milonga etc. They are very helpful when it comes to anything in relation to promoting Martinu's music and they do respond to email. You might also email the Martinu Quartet and ask if they will send you their score. In the event you like this piece and want to study it, you will need to contact the Martinu museum in Policka to obtain a copy of the autograph because the score has never been published. The Martinu Quartet on Naxos might well be the only one available outside of the Czech Republic. There are very few performances of this piece outside of the Czech Republic and even fewer recordings. If you are looking to play something off the beaten track, something to surprise an audience with (in a positive way) I'd highly recommend Martinu's Three Horsemen. Perhaps the 3rd movement is notable because the instruments are played almost like percussion instruments, a good performance of this movement will put any rock band to shame.īohuslav Martinu, Three Horsemen (Tri Jezdci), a single movement quartet which he composed as a 12 year old, in fact his first composition, an absolutely fascinating piece, quite modern for the year in which it was composed (1902) and all the more mind boggling considering it is a 12 year old country boy's first composition. The other movements of this quartet are also outstanding, each one in a different way. Įrvin Schulhoff, Five pieces for string quartet, especially the 2nd mvmt "Alla Serenata", this has an amazing dynamic, but the musicians have to get it right, some lose the dynamic of the piece.ĭmitri Shostakovich, 3rd quartet, in particular the finale (5th movement) which is a beautiful passacaglia with an amazing buildup to its climax. I used to favour the late Beethoven quartets over anything else and I still cherish them, but I also made some new friends since then. 3/21/2024 0 Comments A feature that reflows text![]() It should also include a brief description of the data, including referencing the figure and what it looks like (include "See Figure 1" in the text of the paragraph when discussing it). The paragraph must include a brief description of the overall experiment (do not mention the other drug tested, only the one you were assigned), a statement of the hypothesis, and key variables in the experiment. The paragraph and graph must fit together on a single page (so adjust the graph size to make all this fit) and include a header with a title and group number, as well as all your names. ROUGH DRAFT WRITER ROLE: This person receives the graph and copies and pastes it into a document (either Microsoft Word or Google Docs) and then writes a draft paragraph underneath the graph. ![]() Computer interaction that responds to your actions for example, by presenting text, graphics, animation, video, audio, or games. A designer-quality graphic used to create a visual representation of information. A mark on the ruler that indicates the location where the insertion point will be placed when you press the Tab key. Text symbols such as small circles or check marks that introduce items in a list. The distance between lines of text in a paragraph. A commonly used alignment of text in which text is aligned at the left margin, leaving the right margin uneven. ![]() An object such as a line, arrow, box, callout, or banner. Formats that make pictures look more like sketches or paintings. Frames, shapes, shadows, borders, and other special effects can be added to an image to create an overall visual style for the image. The manner in which text displays around an object. A small box with an upward and downward-pointing arrow enables you to move rapidly through a set of values by clicking. Pictures, charts, or drawing objects are features that reflow text as an object is moved or resized so that you can view the placement of surrounding text. Computer interaction that responds to your actions for example, by presenting text, graphics, animation, video, audio, or games.Ĭharacters that display on the screen but do not print indicate where the Enter key, the Spacebar, and the Tab key were pressed. SOLVED: Characters that display on the screen but do not print indicate where the Enter key, the Spacebar, and the Tab key were pressed. 3/21/2024 0 Comments Star wars timeline high republic![]() It’ll also be interesting to see if they fold any of the mythology into the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. And while it might sound like a lot, it’s a relatively small-time investment compared to the hours upon hours that were spent on Shadows of the Empire (again: that train level!) And while there aren’t any action figures or video games (this is a purely publishing-based initiative), it’s pretty clear that those things will come sooner rather than later. ![]() Star Wars: The High Republic, a comic book series which began in October 2022. It was published by DisneyLucasfilm Press on Februand is part of the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia publishing program. Star Wars: The High Republic (comic series) may refer to: Star Wars: The High Republic, a comic book series which began in January 2021. The High Republic: Into the Dark is a young-adult novel written by Claudia Gray. The fifteen-issue series was published monthly by Marvel Comics. Everything will be out in January and February 2021. Star Wars: The High Republic (comic series) Edit. Star Wars: The High Republic is a comic book series, set in the high republic era. Now, more practically, here’s what Star Wars: The New Republic consists of – an adult novel ( Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule), a middle grade novel ( A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland), a young adult novel ( Into the Dark by Claudia Gray) and a pair of comic books – one for Marvel ( Star Wars: The High Republic by Cavan Scott) and another, all-ages title for IDW ( Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures by Daniel Jose Older). These Jedi are operating at the height of their powers and with unparalleled technical efficiency just wait until you can see what The Force is really capable of. ![]() Also there are Jedi lots and lots of Jedi. When the first Star Wars: The High Republic books dropped in 2021, they occupied a position similar to early Star Wars: The Clone Wars seasons: a brand-new canon with untapped potential. The Republic is about to launch their new space station, Starlight Beacon, out into the farthest corner of the galaxy (there’s lots of talk of “core” systems and planets) but a cataclysmic event throws all of these plans into disarray. Complete List of Star Wars: The High Republic Books in Order. The second list will break down the High Republic books by age. All of the designs have sleek, Buck Rogers lines, and there’s an aura of sunny, peaceful contentment. The first is a complete list of the High Republic reading order that includes all the books. It’s during this time that the Republic is a relative utopia a bastion for interplanetary growth and understanding. The three movie trilogies take place within a relatively short timeframe, but the events of Star Wars: The High Republic take place long before that. According to official materials provided to us, these stories “take place centuries before the Skywalker saga.” So this is a long, long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The first is probably when books and comic books in this initial wave are set. There are a few things that you should know about Star Wars: The High Republic (and we are completely staying away from spoilers) before diving into this latest extravaganza. 3/20/2024 0 Comments Dumbo disney movie![]() That other 10 minutes is liable to cost another half million dollars.” And when it reached that point I said, ‘That’s as far as I can stretch it.’ They said, ‘Can you add another 10 minutes to it, Walt?’ and I said, ‘No. “First, I was going to make it as a 30-minute subject,” Disney said in 1956 in a quote unearthed in Taschen’s expansive “The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968.” “But as I got developing and we got new things in there … I kept expanding and before I knew it, I had a 62-minute picture that cost $700,000. While instantly hailed as a masterpiece, “Dumbo” exists in part because it was, well, cheap. ![]() Its initial run brought in half a million in profit, which, if not erasing Disney’s debts, eased investor concerns. And while varying figures are floated for the film’s six-figure budget, it was finished in a year and a half - compared to, say, the five or so for a Walt passion project such as “Bambi.” Added bonus: Its exaggerated animals and one-note plot required no special effects.ĭisney relaxed his pressure on his animators to advance the medium, allowing, essentially, as noted in Neal Gabler’s biography “Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination,” photostats of sketches rather than full layouts. But its simple, relatively linear story with few human characters meant, for Disney, that it was the right story at the right time. Both failed to bring in a profit in their initial runs, prompting the studio to look for quick turnarounds, the first of which was the slight - some may say tacky - Disney advertisement that was “The Reluctant Dragon.”īased on a then-unpublished children’s book by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl, which Disney acquired the rights to in the late 1930s, “Dumbo” was initially conceived as a short. “Cold” is a word that appears in many descriptions of “Pinocchio” and “Fantasia,” films that are probably more adored today and are perceived as concluding Disney’s first major golden age.įinancially, budgets for “Pinocchio” and Fantasia” had swelled to well above $2 million, driven not just by Walt Disney’s desire for perfection but in his belief that animation is the ideal medium for telling mature stories. Culturally, Disney’s current films were perceived by the critical elite as lacking the warmth and whimsy of its “Silly Symphony” and Mickey Mouse shorts. If Disney were to survive - at least as Walt had envisioned it - it needed a hit, one that would be relatively cheap and quick to produce. And “Pinocchio,” as Walt Disney would defensively point out, had the bad timing of being released during mania for “Gone With the Wind.” World War II caused the studio to lose what was once estimated in this newspaper as nearly 40% of its market, and prior to “Dumbo’s” release, the company had sunk a heavy investment into its necessary-but-fancy new Burbank home. There were, it must be noted, factors out of Disney’s control contributing to the studio’s struggles. For those unsure of whether or not they'll be going to check out the live-action adaptation, see what those who saw the film early are saying.Those writing about film weren’t dismissive of “Pinocchio” and “Fantasia,” but the underlying current of many a review was that both movies lacked a certain soul or heart that was present in 1938’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Audiences too didn’t immediately warm to either, which placed a sudden financial burden on the burgeoning studio - one that just a few years earlier had hushed all naysayers with the exquisite, unexpected blockbuster that was “Snow White.” Suffice to say giving a newborn corn syrup with two drops of rum wouldn't have a doctor's recommendation these days.Īs the new Dumbo makes its run in theaters, be sure to stick with CinemaBlend for updates on its performance at the box office and other news on the Disney front. It's impressive given the mortality rate of children at the time, and even more impressive when one reads about how the doctor who delivered them managed to keep them all alive. So, why did these five kids get a shout out in Dumbo? Well, they were famous because they were the first set of five kids to survive their infancy. As mentioned, folks back then knew the reference was made to the Dionne quintuplets of Ontario. ![]() ![]() "Look Out For Mister Stork" references the classic nursery rhyme The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe, but also "those quintuplets" like any of us are supposed to know what that means today. Here's another reference that, while relevant for viewers in the 40s, may not ring a bell to anyone in 2019. "Look Out For Mister Stork" References A Famous Family 3/20/2024 0 Comments Silhouette studio 4.1 bluetoothWith your text design selected, click Internal Offset.If you don’t have Designer Edition or want a tighter fill, you can create it manually using the Offset Panel.My example uses Edge Effect = Plain Fill Type = Hatch Spacing = 0.059 Angle = 0 Sweep = 30.0 Offset = 0.(Fine tune in the second tab for advanced options.) Open the Sketch Panel and choose Edge and Fill options.If you are not using a Curio but do have Designer Edition or higher, you can use a sketch fill.Adjust the Spacing and Angle as desired to get the look you want.If you are using a Curio machine, you have the advantage of using an emboss fill.I enlarged the last name and made the date smaller. Weld your text design, and then Group the parts you need to keep together.Save a copy of your text off to the side of the cutting mat in the holding area in case you want to edit any text later.Note: To install and access premium fonts (and access glyphs in basic Silhouette Studio®), please see this video. I replaced the last R with an included glyph to get a beautiful flourish. If your font has extra glyphs, take a look at them in the Glyphs tab of the Text Style Panel (in Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition and higher).I chose Beradon Script (Design ID #243649) as a formal option. With the text selected, open the Text Style Window and choose a font you like.If you like the look of those options, sketch away! If you want to learn how to create a fill for regular fonts, then read on. This is LW Tall Sketch (Design ID #47439) and Mr. ![]() If you choose a sketch font, the lines are practically writing on top of each other and there is no need to create a fill inside the letters. You do have sketch font options in the Design Store. If you sketch the design with sketch pens after creating your text, you’ll just get the outline with no fill. ![]()
3/20/2024 0 Comments Mp3 gain windows 8.1Newer PC hardware that is faster, more capable, and more compatible with the latest industry technology. Check out some of the innovative new features available with Windows 11 on a new device: Once you move to a new PC, there will be many aspects of Windows that you will find familiar, but also with important software and hardware innovations and capabilities that were not available a decade ago. PCs originally built with Windows 8.1 are designed with technology that is about 10 years old. It may be easier for you to first upgrade to Windows 10 (see What options do I have for staying supported on a Windows operating system for more details) and then upgrade to Windows 11. If you do choose this path, note that you will need to reinstall your apps (in some cases a newer version may be required) and take steps to transition files, data, and settings since the installation will overwrite the contents of your existing storage drive. If it does, you can purchase and download a full version of Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro or buy from a retailer. Installing Windows 11 on your current PC - You can also see if your current PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Hardware and software have improved a lot since Windows 8.1 was released, and today’s computers are faster, more powerful, and more secure. If you have an older PC, we recommend you move to Windows 11 by buying a new PC. Recommended: New PC with Windows 11 - Windows 11 is the most current version of Windows. There are two ways you can get Windows 11: You can also check with retailers to see if they still offer Windows 10 for sale. ![]() If it does, you can purchase and download a full version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. ![]() You can check if your current PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10. Installing Windows 10 on your current PC - Windows 10 is still available and will be supported until October 14, 2025. It may be easier for you to first upgrade to Windows 10 (see the next option) and then upgrade to Windows 11. PCs that are running Windows 8.1 are unlikely to meet these requirements, but if yours does, you can purchase and download a full version of Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro or buy from a retailer. Hardware and software have improved a lot since Windows 8.1 was released, and today’s computers are faster, more powerful and more secure. ![]() Recommended: New PC with Windows 11 - Windows 11 is the most current version of Windows. There are a few options for using a supported version of Windows: 3/20/2024 0 Comments Facebook messenger 70.apkThese location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Precise location (GPS and network-based):Īllows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. ![]() ![]() This permission allows apps to delete contact data.Īllows the app to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the device, and to make and accept connections with paired devices. Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage:Īllows the app to write to the USB storage.Īllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific contacts. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.Īllows an app to add shortcuts without user intervention. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.Īllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. Malicious apps may delete your messages.Īllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the device. They may interfere with your use of the interface in any application, or change what you think you are seeing in other applications.Īllows the app to write to SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.Īllows the app to download files through the download manager without any notification being shown to the user.Īllows the app to draw on top of other applications or parts of the user interface. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. ![]() Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.Īllows the app to change the state of network connectivity.Īllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.Īllows the app to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.Īllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. Messenger APK other: control vibration,run at startup,draw over other apps,pair with Bluetooth devices,send sticky broadcast,create accounts and set passwords,change network connectivity,prevent device from sleeping,install shortcuts,read battery statistics,read sync settings,toggle sync on and off,read Google service configuration,view network connections,change your audio settings,full network access,receive data from Internet,download files without notificationĪllows the app to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password.Īllows the app to get your approximate location. Messenger APK Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity Messenger APK Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections Messenger APK Camera: take pictures and videos Messenger APK Storage: modify or delete the contents of your USB storage,read the contents of your USB storage Messenger APK Photos/Media/Files: modify or delete the contents of your USB storage,read the contents of your USB storage Messenger APK Phone: read phone status and identity,read call log,directly call phone numbers,reroute outgoing calls Messenger APK SMS: edit your text messages (SMS or MMS),receive text messages (SMS),send SMS messages,read your text messages (SMS or MMS),receive text messages (MMS) Messenger APK Location: precise location (GPS and network-based),approximate location (network-based) Messenger APK Contacts: find accounts on the device,read your contacts,modify your contacts ![]() Messenger APK Identity: find accounts on the device,read your own contact card,add or remove accounts 3/20/2024 0 Comments Best logitech harmony remote![]() Any suggestions for an Alternate Universal remote that will control my TV, AV receiver, Cable box. With the Harmony software still presumably valuable in some ethereal corporate sense, the odds of this happening would seem to be very low. What are you using or considering using as a replacement for Harmony Hub remote Im currently using Harmony hub and considering BroadLink RM4 pro but not sure if I can trust software from China since its a phone application. As far as I can tell, Logitech has not made a source code release for any of its out-of-service products thus far. ![]() Logitech has used open source software before, and maintains a wiki of its products that rely on it, but its global repository of code seems to be down. The best possible outcome here would be Logitech releasing its Harmony software as open source code, allowing the most passionate portions of its community to roll their own software updates and improvements. The Logitech Harmony Hub has had a good run. Without wishing to sound like some nerdy Nostradamus, an announcement that Logitech's Harmony servers will be shutting off at such-and-such date is all but inevitable. Look no further than the Harmony Express, which lost essentially all of its functionality barely a year after its debut, for an example.Įventually, at least some of the connected features of these remotes will stop working, for at least some of the people still using them. At some point in the future, hopefully several years away at least, the number of remaining Harmony users will be low enough that Logitech deems it necessary to stop spending money on keeping their hardware running. ![]() The idea is a single device that can control it all. Even giving Logitech the benefit of the doubt that its service record doesn't necessarily deserve for the last few years, that's an impossible task. A universal remote is a device that controls multiple devices in one room or throughout a house. Last year, Logitechs Harmony Touch (399.99 at Amazon) universal remote control impressed us with a simple, elegant design, an easy setup process, and enough power to automate nearly any. Which means, given the dedication of many of Harmony's die-hard fans, forever. |
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