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Technology

What Is The AVIF Image File Format (And How Can You Convert It?)

There are plenty of apps and web sites you should utilize to transform an AVIF to one thing else — like a JPG, PNG, or in the event you’re targeted on 2D vector photographs, SVG. However, with AVIFs becoming more commonplace over the previous few years, you should not have any subject changing them utilizing your pc’s personal built-in picture software program (or different fashionable picture enhancing apps).

  1. In Windows, open the AVIF with Photos after which click on the three dots (…) icon.
  2. Select Save As, then click on on the Format drop-down menu and choose the file kind you need.
  3. Choose the place to export to and sort in a brand new file title, if wanted, then click on Save.

For Macs, the method is analogous.

  1. On a Mac, open the AVIF file with the default Preview app or different enhancing software program like Pixelmator or Photoshop.
  2. Click on the File drop-down menu within the top-left nook of the display screen and choose Export.
  3. Wait for the exporting window to pop up and, if wanted, kind within the title you wish to use for the brand new file and choose a location for it to export to.
  4. Click on the Format drop-down menu bar and choose the file kind you wish to export the AVIF as. Then click on Save to export.

Be conscious that the out there file sorts for exporting might fluctuate based mostly on the software program you are utilizing however sometimes embody JPG, PNG, PDF, TIFF, and so on. If you do not see the file kind you are in search of, attempt exporting the AVIF in a special picture program.

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How To Create A Custom Search Box In Google Chrome (And Why You Should)

Not all websites and platforms are created equal. There are instances when a website, like SlashGear, lacks an explicit search function. However, there are alternative ways to search for specific content on such websites. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome.
  2. Type “site:” followed by the website and keyword you want to search. For example, if you want to perform a custom site search for SlashGear using the keyword “Chrome,” type “site:slashgear.com chrome” in the Omnibox of the new tab.
  3. Follow the steps 4-9 mentioned earlier to add a site search shortcut.
  4. In the “URL with %s in place of query” text field, copy the search link generated by your SlashGear lookup and paste the entire address. Replace the keyword with “%s”.
  5. Click on “Add” to finalize the shortcut.

Once the shortcut is created, you can easily search for articles on SlashGear using Chrome. Simply type “slashgear,” press Tab or the spacebar on your keyboard, enter your desired search term, and hit enter.

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Mysterious X Bug Causes Problems with Links and Images in Old Twitter Posts

Recently, a mysterious bug on Twitter has been causing issues with links and images in old posts. This bug not only affects URLs leading to external websites but also breaks the previews and replaces original URLs with short t.co links. For example, journalist Matt Novak had a tweet with a URL leading to a Gizmodo article, but now the preview is gone and the original URL has been replaced by two short t.co links. However, an archived version of the same tweet still shows the article preview and an active clickable link as mentioned by Novak.

Twitter tweet screenshotWayback Machine

This is not the first time Twitter has experienced such a bug. In the first week of March 2023, there was a similar issue where links embedded within tweets were broken. However, Twitter quickly resolved that issue. The Twitter Support account explained at the time that it was the result of an internal change with unintended consequences. There was also a similar problem in 2016 when some Mac users reported that shortened “t.co” URLs were not opening properly in Apple’s Safari browser.

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HOW FAST ARE THEY? MR. KNOW-IT-ALL

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,

What is the actual top speed of a modern 450 motocross bike? I’ve read on websites and YouTube comments claiming a KTM 450SXF is capable of 123 mph in stock form. I can’t see that being possible, as these bikes are geared to race on an MX or SX track, not drag raced. Could you please clarify?
Ken
via [email protected]

Well, Ken, while I don’t have the exact numbers, around the 120-mph mark is in the hunt for a top-speed run on a properly geared 450. The real issue comes with the gearing, setup and traction. About 10 years ago we were out with Robby Bell, who was testing his Precision Concepts KX450 for an upcoming Baja race. He and his mechanics had a radar gun and shot Robby, who was doing flat out in fifth-gear runs on a very long dirt road that had a slight rise going one of the directions. After a dozen runs, with each stint pushing the 103–104-mph mark, one of the tuners gave Robby a backpack full of rocks. His next run was 4 or 5 mph quicker both ways. I was informed that the rear tire was actually spinning rather than gripping at over 100 mph. The additional weight put more load on the rear tire, enhancing the grip, and therefore the top speed improved.

If you don’t mind displaying your ignorance for the world to see, who are we to deny the opportunity? Send evidence of your failures to [email protected] or Mr. Know-It-All
Dirt Bike P.O. Box 957
Valencia, CA 91380-9057

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OpenAI Disables ChatGPT Web Browsing Due to Issues with Bing

OpenAI has disabled the web browsing feature of ChatGPT due to a problem with displaying paywalled content. Although the exact details have not been disclosed, OpenAI has acknowledged that ChatGPT Browse beta occasionally showcases content in ways that are undesired. It’s important to note that this issue does not affect all paywalled websites. In cases where the AI cannot access specific URLs in real time, it simply displays the usual error message.

Browsing the web is a powerful tool within ChatGPT’s capabilities as it allows the AI chatbot to gather updated information from the internet. Without this feature, when asked about recent events, the AI bot provides a standard response that it cannot access the latest knowledge from the web due to its training data only going up until 2021.

In order to enable web browsing, users must first purchase a ChatGPT Plus subscription starting at $20 per month. After becoming a premium subscriber, users can select GPT-4 as the information model and choose “Browse with Bing” from the drop-down list of New Features in the app settings.

In addition to web browsing, ChatGPT has also integrated support for third-party plug-ins through partnerships with well-known brands and service providers like Instacart, Klarna, Expedia, and Zapier. These plug-ins mark a significant step towards connecting ChatGPT to the web in real time. [source]