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How to play MudRunner on Mac

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MudRunner is an off-road driving game released by Saber Interactive in 2017. The studio then went on to release a sequel to this game, called SnowRunner. From the gameplay side of things, you will be driving a truck through very difficult terrain, delivering supplies to some places in the middle of nowhere. Your truck is not fast by any means, and there’s no time limit on your deliveries either; thus, the game can be quite a relaxing experience. However, there is one very big challenge in this game: getting anywhere at all. Driving through mud, water, and tree leaves is not easy at all; you have to consider where you’re going or you will get stuck. It is worth noting that just because this game has a sequel doesn’t mean it’s completely overshadowed by its successor. For one, this game has significantly lower system requirements, so it’s an excellent choice if you have a weak computer. Terrain simulation is also slightly more accurate compared to SnowRunner; in the sequel, the developers have tweaked the engine slightly to make it feel more like a videogame. MudRunner can be played on PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, as well as on Nintendo Switch and Android/iOS smartphones. With a bit of know-how, you can play MudRunner on Mac as well – read our article to find out what to do.

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Alternatives to Camtasia on Mac

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Camtasia is a video editing and screen recording program. By recording your screen, camera, and microphone simultaneously, Camtasia makes it easy to create educational videos, app tutorials, video game playthroughs, and other similar content. The camera feed can also be added to pre-existing footage – useful for reaction videos and the like. With a vast library of effects and transitions, you can easily add creative flair to your video and impress your audience. Though Camtasia is available on both Windows and Mac, it is not compatible with Apple Silicon – its Mac version will work only with Intel-based Macs. And since Apple has made it clear that such computers will not make a return, many creators are now searching for a Camtasia alternative on Mac. One such alternative is Streamlabs Desktop, a great program for live streaming and screen recording. There’s also Screenflow and OBS Studio, which are also fairly capable.

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How to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on Mac

Ringo Starfield July 26, 2023 1 Comment

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a 3D shooter game developed by Insomniac Games. The main character of this game – and the series as a whole – is Ratchet, a dimensional-hopping mechanic accompanied by his robotic buddy, Clank. However, Rift Apart also features a second playable character, a resistance fighter named Rivet. The main gameplay element is combat; you will have to use your weapons and gadgets to defeat a variety of enemies. However, platforming challenges are also common. To solve them, your character is equipped with a variety of moves, like dashing and wall running, as well as a device that can create spatial rifts. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart originally released on PlayStation 5 in 2021; recently, the game also received a PC port. Thanks to this port, it is now possible to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on Mac as well – even though it is not supported officially. You see, there are certain third-party programs that can be used to launch Windows apps and games on Mac – this game included. Learn more by reading the article below.

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How to run Microsoft Publisher on Mac

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Microsoft Publisher is a simple publishing application by Microsoft; it is included in certain Microsoft Office packages. Though outwardly similar to Microsoft Word, Publisher focuses on graphic design and page layout features. For example, it allows the user to rearrange all elements on the page freely, whereas Word does not. It is meant to create documents that are meant to be printed, like business cards, advertisements, newsletters, certificates, flyers, and so on. Newer versions of Publisher are also suitable for creating static websites, as they are capable of exporting the document into an HTML file. Other supported file formats include PDF and XPS. Though not the only publishing application out there, Microsoft Publisher is explicitly aimed at beginner users and has an intuitive interface. As such, you might want to run Microsoft Publisher on Mac even though it is not officially available on the platform. There are several ways to do so; read the guide below to learn more.

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How to run ZW3D on Mac

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ZW3D is a product development software by ZWSoft. It can perform CAD, CAE, and CAM tasks, which means it can be the only program used for the entire cycle of developing a product. The seamless integration between these components results in a simplified workflow, less development costs, and a quicker product development cycle overall. ZW3D can analyze structural strength of your product, analyze and repair improper geometry, automatically generate gears with specified paramaters, simulate CNC machining process, and perform a variety of other specialized tasks. As such, it can be used to design pretty much anything: from relatively simple products like spare parts and plastic molds, to consumer goods, to incredibly complex industrial hardware with thousands of moving parts. Undoubtedly, ZW3D is a very powerful product; however, it is compatible only with Windows computers. Nonetheless, it is possible to run ZW3D on Mac. To accomplish this, you will need an additional third-party tool; learn more about them in the article below.

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Best cloud gaming services for Mac

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Cloud gaming services (also known as game streaming services) is a way to play modern games that doesn’t require you to own powerful hardware. The actual game runs somewhere on a server, while the user’s computer simply serves as a display and a controller. Because of this, cloud gaming can be used to play any game regardless of its system requirements. This means you can play Windows games on Mac, for example. But there are still limitations. The service provider needs to include the game in their game library, while you need to have a very good internet connection. So what are the best cloud gaming services for Mac? Read our article to find out.

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Alternatives to NinjaTrader on Mac

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NinjaTrader is a futures trading software that can also run trade simulations. Still, its primary purpose is trading itself: buying and selling. Doing so with NinjaTrader is very easy; there’s no minimum deposit, and the platform takes fairly low commissions. In addition to standard contracts, you can also trade e-mini and micro e-mini futures; their lower value reduces the barrier to entry as well as the amount of risk involved in the trade. The users can create an account for free or pay a monthly subscription to reduce certain fees. A lifetime purchase option is also available; it reduces the fees even further. Though NinjaTrader has many advantages, it is not available on Mac. However, there’s a number of competing apps we can recommend. The best one is probably MetaTrader 5, though you can use MotiveWave and TradingView as well.

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Best PST to MBOX converter for Mac

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Both PST and MBOX are file formats for storing messages. Although they are designed to fulfill the same purpose, they are quite different under the hood. As such, programs designed to work with one will not always support the other. To circumvent this issue, users often want to convert PST to MBOX, or vice versa. But what is the best PST to MBOX converter for Mac? This is not exactly a straightworward question, because not every user is the same; often, they have different needs. As such, we will simply review several programs that can accomplish this task, list their pros and cons, and let you decide which one you like the most.

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How to play Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on Mac

Ringo Starfield July 22, 2023 No Comments

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a first-person shooter with a retro aesthetic. It was developed by Auroch Digital, a game studio located in the United Kingdom. In this game, you will play as a Loyalist Space Marine on the quest to purge the galaxy of chaos, one shot at a time. Over the course of this ten-hour game, you will face cultists, chaos marines, and even daemons. To dispatch them with the prejudice they deserve, you will be given a whole arsenal of iconic weapons: the eponymous boltgun is accompanied by the chainsword and the meltagun, as well as by some other less recognizable weapons, such as the volkite caliver and the plasma gun. The combat in this game is appropriately bloody and visceral, reflecting the brutal nature of the universe it is set in. As for the story, there isn’t much of one; it merely points you towards the enemies and says “now shoot”. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun released on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. Unofficially speaking, you can also play Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on Mac. Read the guide below if you want to learn more.

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SolidWorks alternatives for Mac

Ringo Starfield July 22, 2023 No Comments

SolidWorks is a CAD application focused on modeling solids. Notably, it does not require its users to do any 3D modelling. Instead, the geometry of the part is defined by a series of parameters and relations. Properly specifying these will allow the part to stay functional even after changes, which means that it can be quickly tweaked. More complex components, such as assemblies of multiple moving parts, can also be created. Thanks to this data-focused approach, making them is very easy. Special parameters called mates define how the parts move in relation to each other; once again, the user simply needs to specify them. Though SolidWorks is not available on Mac, a number of competing applications are. Out of all SolidWorks alternatives for Mac, AutoDesk Fusion 360 is probably the most capable, though MicroStation and FreeCAD are also decent.