Touching the sky has been a wish for many since childhood. When that seems impossible, people plan on becoming a pilot to feel the skies and the thrill associated. However, a lot of them end up sacrificing due to the huge expenses that come with pilot training. 

If not the entire movie, you can experience some sneak peeks of a pilot’s journey in the sky. But how? Well, there are flight simulators accessible on PC. With these, you can feel the joy of flying or maybe crashing. Initially, flight simulators used to be laggy and unrealistic. But the latest technology has changed that. The simulators these days are so realistic that even real-world pilots use them to work on their skills. 

You can have your own perfect and lifelike simulator at your home. All you need to do is, put together the most accurate add-ons offered by different companies and read this article to learn it all. 

A High-End PC

Just like high-end games, simulators can be very demanding on a system. Add-ons like airport scenery, weather generators, and aircraft can reduce your system’s performance if you are running the default version of the simulator on a regular system. 

So, it is advised to invest in a high-end system to attain maximum realism. 

Also, keep in mind that simulators are majorly dependent on CPU- and GPU-, thus no trade-offs in these areas.

Buy a simulator

Next up is the most difficult task of deciding the simulator that will prove the best for you. There are three main simulators available to choose from:

1. Prepar3D v5 by Lockheed Martin, costing you around $59.99.
2. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 by Microsoft and Asobo Studios, costing you around $59.99.
3. X-Plane 11 by Laminar Research, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, costing around $59.99.
4. DCS World (free)

All of these above-mentioned simulators offer different functions and add-ons available. Flight Simulator 2020 is comparatively new and lacks some of the add-ons and airport sceneries. Likewise, X-Plane 11 does not have a huge fanbase. For now, most aircraft add-ons and sceneries are available in Prepar3D. Furthermore, DCS World is popular among those who are more into fighter aircraft flying. So, you can choose any of these simulators, as they are almost the same.

Buy a Joystick / Yoke

A yoke is somewhat like a steering wheel, just not circular. You can imagine holding a “W.” Also, a HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) is used in some aircraft. For your home simulator, you can use any of these two steering devices to control the aircraft. A console gaming controller can also work for you, provided your PC and simulator support it.

However, a decent-quality joystick or yoke would be recommended for the best flying experience.

You can choose from various available options. Logitech’s Extreme 3D Pro Joystick would be great if you are on a budget. However, there are many other companies, including Thrustmaster depending on your budget. It is always a good idea to read reviews online before making a purchase. 

You can also buy a throttle quadrant that manages aircraft engines, flaps, speed brakes, etc.; rudder pedals to control the aircraft on the ground, and other accessories. However, if you don’t want to spend it in one go, you can buy these additional accessories later. Such accessories can be easily remapped to different buttons on your joystick.

Invest in Add-ons

Once you have all the necessary tools setup for your home simulator, you can plan on investing in add-ons. These add-ons range from realistic aircraft add-ons to terrain sceneries and weather engines. For illustration, PMDG Simulations offers various Boeing study-level aircraft. FSLabs offers a detailed Airbus A320.

ActiveSky ups the game with realistic life-like weather phenomena, even if you are flying in a simulator. ORBX Simulations offers attractive scenery for many European airports. You can browse to purchase these add-ons on websites like SimMarket.

So, you will get a different airport or terrain scenery from different companies. 

Setting up a flight simulator requires lots of patience. You can’t just plugin everything together and get done. You will have to try and test every setting before moving on to the next one. But if you are truly looking forward to flying an aircraft, all your patience will bear fruits in the end. 

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Neji HyūGa was a ninja of the Hyūga clan. He was a whizz-kid even by the standards of his clan. Being a member of the clan’s brand house, he had decided to be in service to the Hyūga main house irrespective of how skillful he becomes. He believed that his fate was predestined, but his opinion changed when he saw Naruto’s denial of such an ideology. Neji came to the conclusion that it was up to him to decide his fate, and he started seeking all the strength he needed to make a future that he wanted for himself and his loved ones.

Neji ended up sacrificing his own life for the protection of his cousin Hinata during the Fourth Shinobi World War. It was crucial for Naruto since because of him, he was able to stop Kaguya. Since Naruto later married Hinata, Neji had unknowingly saved Naruto’s future wife. The story could have been much different if it wasn’t for his sacrifice for the greater good. So, it is not surprising that Naruto fans regard him as the most selfless heroes of the show. Only just recently Boruto has honored Neji with his unique move, and it is all coming together since Neji was his unofficial godfather.

Neji was able to challenge Naruto and Sasuke and pushed them to their limits with his chakra manipulations and palm style techniques. He was too good for everyone his age, and it was believed that he was going to become Konoha’s most exceptional shinobi. Unfortunately, that never happened because of his premature death. Boruto, aware of this history, honored him in his fight with Kirisaki.

While investigating the case of Hashirama Cells, Boruto’s Team 7 go to the Land of Silence. There they find black markets where many of the wanted criminals roam freely. Even though the ninja alliance knows them, they choose to turn a blind eye to all the shady business that goes on there. This shocks Boruto as he can’t comprehend why the alliance would decide to do anything even when they know about all of this.

Team 7 finds out that to get their hands on the Hashirama Cell and to solve the case, they will have to interrogate Kirisaki, the rogue medical ninja. Boruto uses his sexy jutsu to lure him into a trap so that he can be caught. But the trick fails as Kirisaki starts fighting him. He easily dodges some of Kirisaki’s attacks, but when he rushes in, Boruto uses the Wind Style: Gale Palm to create high-speed winds that knock him out.

Boruto accurately mimics Neji’s movements in his attack as though he was copying him subconsciously. This shows how much respect he must-have for his godfather Neji, as he wants to make Neji’s moves his own. This is undoubtedly an emotional tribute from Boruto to Neji, and it has left all fans teary-eyed.

Boruto’s sister, Himawari, has the famous Byakugan eye technique. It would be a perfect homage if the siblings just pair the ocular jutsu along with the fighting style of Neji. What was even more impressive was the demeanor of Boruto after he performed Neji’s moves. Also, though he usually gets very excited and makes jokes after completing his mind-blowing moves, he appeared much different this time. Neji used to have a very stoic aura around him. After Boruto had copied his move, he also seemed very dignified and majestic as if he were relishing the historical significance of his actions. Boruto has always been very compassionate and considerate towards others. His tribute to Neji proves that he is born for greatness like his father, Naruto Uzumaki.

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A few years back, Apple stated that as the battery health deteriorates, the iPhone’s processor will start slowing down to avoid unwanted shutdowns and other potential issues. 

Soon after, the company introduced a Battery Health feature in its iPhones. This feature was added to make the user aware of how well, or poorly their iPhone battery was performing. This will allow the user to know when it’s time to replace the battery. 

Now, the good news for you all is that the same battery checkup tool is being added to the Apple Watch WatchOS 7 and the MacBook as well.

Keep reading to learn how to check the longevity of your iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook. 

Inspect Your iPhone’s Battery Status

The process for monitoring your iPhone’s battery status is as simple as it can be. Follow the steps below on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Move down to select Battery.

Step 3: Tap Battery Health, here you will come across a detailed report on your battery’s health percentage, plus the tool will give certain suggestions that you must consider for improving performance. 

If the battery health app determines that your battery has retarded, it will recommend you to get it replaced. The replacement of the battery can cost up to $80. 

Check the Battery Health of Your Apple Watch

To review the status of your battery’s health, you need to have WatchOS 7 installed. Now, since the WatchOS 7 is not yet out for the public, you can either be a part of the public beta program or wait for the official release this fall. 

Step 1: Open the Settings app. 

Step 2: Move down to select Battery.

Step 3: Tap Battery Health.

You will be navigated to a screen; here you will find a percentage indicating a detailed status of your battery and some recommendations on how you can improve your batter’s health.

Check Battery Usage on Your MacBook  

Apple already added a Battery Health feature to its MacOS 10.15.5 that was released in April this year, and its successor, macOS Big Sur, has bought more tools that reveal the apps which are consuming your MacBook. 

For the first time, Mac is allowing you to inspect usage in the past 24 hours or 10 days. Here is how to check.

Step 1: Open System Preferences. You can either click on the Apple logo on the menu bar or in the Applications menu. 

Step 2: Select the Battery option. 

A page will appear with a separate battery section. Here you can see your battery usage in graphs and charts. This will let you know about any app that is running in the background and draining the battery. 

You can get a rough idea of the health of your MacBook’s battery without the Battery Health Checker tool.

Go to System Preferences  > Power Saver  > Battery Health. 

Here, you can see the health status of your Mac’s battery, though this won’t be as detailed as the tool.

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Yakone is probably the scariest Avatar villain, even though his presence on the show may only be limited to flashbacks. He was still able to leave his mark on the show. He was one of the few enemies who were able to affect Aang. He was a ruthless criminal who almost succeeded in taking Team Avatar down on his own. Using his forbidden bloodbending abilities which were cruel, he was able to hold a lot of power in the Republic City. He was so powerful that Aang had to use his Avatar state to finally put an end to his sinister plans.

But his influence still lurks around decades later as his son Noatak who under the alias Amon has led an Equalist revolution to ensure chaos and devastation on Republic City. He almost achieved his evil goals before Avatar Korra, and her brother Tarrlok came in his way. Korra’s brother killed Noatak along with himself to finally end the circle of terror and destruction started decades ago by Yakone.

The story of Yakone’s power and abilities makes for a gripping tale in Book One of The Legend of Korra. Still, it clashes with the narrative of bloodbending that was established in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Book 3: “The Puppet Master”, introduces a waterbender named Hama, who has escaped from prison. She was captured by the Fire Nation and kept in jail for decades. In prison, after years of practice, she was able to develop her unreal ability to bend blood. She was able to do it because of her spiritual connection with the full moon when her bending skills were at their best. Hama’s ability of bloodbending developed under very intense conditions during her imprisonment.

Hama’s story was not the only one, in Book 2 when Toph was also imprisoned and left in a metal box she too, like Hama, developed bending abilities. Her newly developed metal bending helped her escape the metal box. She also had a spiritual connection, but unlike Hama, it was rooted in her bending. Toph was unusual in other ways as well, since she learned earthbending at a very young age from the very first earthbender which puts her in a league of her own.

The practice of sub-styles like lightning-bending, metal bending, and bloodbending is not something that people are born with. But these are skills that can only be developed by great benders by practice and persistence. But these theories fall flat when Yakone claims that her bloodbending abilities have been something that has descended to him from a long line of blood benders. Although Tarrlok and Noatak have to practice their sub-styles in the full moon, they too have inherited their abilities from their fathers.

The Last Airbender does not explore the story of bloodbending beyond “The Puppet Master”, therefore it left a lot of room for the Legend of Korra to fill in the gaps with more depth. But by portraying sub-styles as something that can be inherited rather than learnt in harsh conditions and years of practice, raises a conflict with the narrative that the Last Airbender has set. The benders are only born with the ability to bend their respective elements. So, going by this narrative, it should be impossible to be born with sub-styles in the first place. The control of the sub-styles requires a different understanding of one’s bending abilities. Even though it is rare, there is no doubt that sub-styles can be learnt. So, going by Last Airbender’s storyline, a toddler won’t be able to develop a sub-style since it would be too early to have the required unorthodox bending understanding and practice. So, when Yakone claims that he was born with the sub-style, it is really something unconventional and unprecedented.

What’s even weirder is the fact the Yakone not only inherited his sub-styles, but he passed it on to his son. It is not uncommon for a storyline to change as it progresses but to introduce something that completely contradicts the basic understanding that was established before, seems illogical. Yakone’s character has created contradictions for the Legend of Korra as the narrative set by the Last Airbender is completely disregarded while explaining Yakone’s bloodbending abilities.

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First-person shooter game Crysis has been popular in the gaming world for over a decade now. When it was first released in 2007, gamers were stoked to find a game with such good graphics and gameplay. The last release titled Crysis 3 in the game series was on February 19, 2003. It was released on platforms such as Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The story of the third game revolved around the Prophet, a holder of the Nanosuit who embarks on a path of revenge on the Alpha Ceph, the leader/commander of the Ceph alien race. The story served its purpose as the end of the Crysis game trilogy.

Crysis Remastered Has Already Been Released on one Platform

The latest trailer of Crysis Remastered has teased a final release date of the game on different platforms after going through specific graphic updates. This particular version of the game was released for Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2020. However, its release on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 was delayed due to poor graphics showcased in the game trailer.

The developers of Crysis Remastered, Crytek recently revealed that people would be able to play the game on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The new trailer with enhanced graphics revealed the release date to be September 18, 2020. The Remastered version of the game will include features such as a ray traced reflections, an overhauled lighting system with global illumination, and a whole lot of other things. The trailer also stated that this version would include high-quality textures up to 8K resolution.

One other exciting thing the trailer revealed is that Crysis Remastered will be an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. This decision may not work well with all those who use steam.

Crysis: A First-Person Shooter Game Involving Military Soldiers With Enhanced Nano Suits

Crysis is a first-person shooter game developed by Crytek, a German video game and software developer. The storyline of the game revolves around military personnel equipped with nano suits. These suits are technologically advanced and give the soldiers enhanced capabilities such as physical strength, cloaking, defense, and speed.

The soldiers are tasked to fight against dangerous mercenaries, North Korean soldiers and an ancient race of technologically advanced aliens called Ceph. According to the game’s story, the aliens arrived on planet earth millions of years ago. The Crysis series consists of three installments, a standalone spinoff of the first game with a separate title, and a trilogy.

Crysis Comes with an Interesting Gameplay Filled With Different Modes

The Nanosuit’s armor mode in the game gives the suit an ability to withstand shrapnel and bullet impacts. Players also have the option of switching through different modes incorporated in the suit. One of the most exciting features in the gameplay is the cloak mode. The optical cloaking device on the sheet makes the player almost invisible.

Multiplayer gameplay modes in this franchise have introduced futuristic weapons based on the ice technology introduced by the alien race Ceph.

If a player opts for the single-player mode, the Raptor team will be fighting both the North Korean soldiers and Ceph. Crysis also includes other weapons such as assault rifles, submachine guns, handguns, and sniper rifles. All these weapons can be enhanced with different types of scopes and attachments used in real-time.

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In the previous episode, “To the Land of Silence,” Boruto’s Team 7 investigated the Black market where Harshirama’s Cell was being traded and confronted various shocking revelations. They find out about the Ninja Alliance’s incompetency and the devastating aftermath of the Great Shinobi World War for the smaller nations. As if that was not enough, they get to see many wanted criminals roaming freely in the Land of Silence even though the Ninja Alliance is well aware of them. These events were undoubtedly shocking, but what happened in Episode 161, “The Castle of Nightmares,” is going to make all of this trivial. As Naruto’s son, Boruto is suspected of murdering the Queen. 

Boruto and Konohamaru meet up with a secretive butler after Boruto had used his jutsu on the reprobate ninja Kirisaki. They realize that the mysterious butler has bought the DNA of Hashirama for his employer, who expects to become immortal by using it. Now Konohamaru is disguised as Kirisaki to win the trust of the butler while Boruto pretends to be his assistant. He relents to take Konohamaru and Boruto to meet his employer. Still, Konohamaru threatens to walk away if he does not reveal the employer’s identity. The mysterious butler acquiesces and tells them that he works for Queen Sakuya, for whose sake he is even willing to die. He also informs them that they can only enter the castle with his help because it is protected by a barrier. 

When they arrive at the castle, the butler realizes that someone tried to break in, and has been killed by the barrier. He then orders others to make sure that the trespasser’s body is disposed of outside the village. When they enter, Boruto notices that all the mirrors are shattered. The butler explains that Sakuya hates to even see her own reflection. Before he leaves, the butler restrains Boruto using the castle’s traps. He wants Konohamaru to do the procedure first with Boruto. Konohamaru pretends to want a drink to steady his hands to trick the butler. When he leaves, Konohamaru asks Boruto to retrieve the Hashirama Cell, leaving a clone in the trap behind. 

Before starting the procedure, Konohamaru asks the butler the origins of the Hashirama Cells. The butler explains that they bought it from a rogue medical firm researcher. At the same time, Boruto takes down the Queen’s guards outside her chamber. But when he enters, he is surprised to find out that the Queen is dead with a kunai on her back. He is surprised to see the murderers right there at the scene of the crime. They also have stolen the Hashirama Cell and try to make it seem as if Boruto has murdered the Queen, Sakuya. 

When the butler tries to alert the castle, one of the pink-haired assassins kills him, after which they also kill other castle staff and dismantle the barrier. As they flee, one of the killers shouts that Konoha shinobi have murdered the Queen, Sakuya, to make matters worse for both Boruto and Konohamaru. Konohamaru, disguised as Kirisaki, realizes how bad things are turning out for him and Boruto. 

The citizens who hear about the murder of the Queen rush to the castle thirsty for blood and vengeance. Boruto and Konohamaru have the royal guards chasing them and the citizens who want to spill their blood. In a situation this desperate, it will be very tough not to draw blood. For that, both Mugino and Sarada will need to intervene sagaciously to make sure that something terrible does not transpire. It’s a very complicated situation for Boruto now. He will have to keep his family’s reputation intact and come out as innocent before the situation gets worse for Konoha diplomatically. 

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Dwayne Johnson was cast as the supervillain Black Adam way back in 2014. However, there was no news on the official release date for quite some time until in 2019 Black Adam got an official release date for December 2021. The feature film in the DC Extended Universe will also feature Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, a member of the Justice Society of America.

Dwayne Johnson said that the character of Hawkgirl would not be included in the Black Adam movie. In DC’s virtual FanDome event, the Hollywood actor talked about a concept art-based trailer focusing on the origins of Black Adam. He further said that other characters to be included in the film would be Doctor Fate, Cyclone, and Hawkman. All three characters are also a part of the Justice Society of America.

Dwayne Johnson Does not Elaborate on the Reason Behind Hawkgirl’s Absence from Black Adam

Responding to a fan’s question, Dwayne Johnson said that even though Hawkgirl was a part of the original Justice Society of America team, she was not part of the movie because of a few things that happened behind the scenes and stopped her from being a part of Black Adam. However, Johnson did not elaborate on that statement. He said that Cyclone would be a part of the film, further adding that whatever happened was maybe meant to be.

As of now, Dwayne Johnson and Noah Centineo have been confirmed for Black Adam. There is still no clarity who would play the characters of the JSA members. DC’s FanDome event would have been the perfect opportunity to introduce other characters of the film, but the fans will have to wait till there is an official statement. Jaume Collet Serra will direct the movie.

Noah Centineo to Star as Atom Smasher in Black Adam

Albert “Al” Rothstein also known as Atom Smasher first featured in All-Star Squadron #25 in September 1983. The fictional character is the grandson of supervillain Cyclotron. In his life as a superhero, he inherited Cyclotron’s superpowers and Justice Society of America founder The Atom’s quality of morality, and he went on to become one of the founding members of Infinity Inc. This group of superheroes comprised children and students of the Justice Society of America.

Black Adam: DC Comics Anti-Hero

Black Adam is an antihero appearing in DC Comics. Otto Binder and CC Beck created it. The fictional character has been portrayed as an enemy of Shazam. Black Adam first featured in December 1945 in the first edition of Fawcett Comics’ The Marvel Family Comic Book. Black Adam was later brought back to life after DC Comics acquired the license of the Fawcett characters and began publishing stories in the 1970s.

Black Adam: Shazam’s Evil Enemy

Black Adam was introduced to the DC Comics Universe in 1994 in The Power of Shazam! He is portrayed as an evil and dangerous character in the ongoing Power of Shazam series. The evil character is the son of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II. He goes on to impress the wizard Shazam and receives the gift of becoming a “superhero” by speaking out the word Shazam. Shazam is an acronym for Adam’s powers. Shu (Stamina), Heru (Swiftness), Amon (Strength), Zehuti (Wisdom), Aton (Power), Mehen (Courage). The character has appeared in cinematic ventures such as a short animated film Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam. He has also appeared in Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters.

Black Adam has been a playable character in DC Unchained, Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2, a fighting video game based on the DC Universe. Injustice 2 is available on Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and iOS.

DC tastes success with Shazam and Aquaman. So, it is a matter of time before Black Adam comes to a cinema near you and tries to create the same magic amongst the movie-going audience.

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Fans and gaming enthusiasts may be all geared up and excited for the launch of PlayStation 5, but that does not deter them from cracking jokes at the upcoming console’s expense. Despite keeping tight-lipped about the new console, Sony teased the fans with revelation that the new model is to have a DualSense controller. Every other aspect related to technology and games is still held back by the company. While they may have anticipated it to be a futile titbit, but it was not the case. Fans and celebrities have somehow made keen observations from this minor announcement. People used the available dates of release and managed to deduce a possible seven-day window for the console’s launch.

One of the development team members also confirmed that Sony might be considering the provision of new customization options. In a conversation between PlayStation’s marketing lead Eric Lempel and famous tech reporter Geoff Keighley, Lempel revealed that Sony would most likely deviate towards more colors for the new console and other accessories once they are launched. He explained further by citing the issues faced in the production of existing look for release during holidays. Eric’s conversation perfectly corresponds to sources that reported issues that Sony is currently dealing with regarding PS5 production. Sony was already producing a higher number of consoles that previously decided, but it looks like they are still falling short in from the massive demand. Users took social media platforms to point at the fact that the company tends to release color options of older console models.

But not everyone was not satisfied with Lempel’s interview with Keighley. Viewers expected him to address the design and control issues in the PS5 and measures taken to avoid it in the upcoming console. Lempel also did not address people’s discontent with the PlayStation’s new look. So third parties jumped in to bridge this gap. A company has announced that they are manufacturing PS5 skins in various colors to conceal the unappealing paint job. This may be a choice for people who do not have a choice but to wait for Sony to come up with color options.

Other speculations that have been made by these reveals is that the console may hit the markets somewhere in November 2020, and its prices may be somewhere near $500. None of this is verified or official in any manner, all thanks to Sony’s successful attempt at keeping it all a secret. Let us hope Sony officially announces all details soon to satiate curiosity.

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Born in 153 AG to Tonraq and Senna in South Water Tribe, Korra at the age of just four proved herself as the successor Aang and the next Avatar by bending water, air, and earth in front of the Order of the White Lotus.  The current incarnation of Avatar – Korra after mastering air, water and earth bending went to the Republic City to learn airbending from the son of Aang, Tenzin. She also learned the spiritual aspect of bending under him. After she was able to connect with her past lives, she learned the art of entering the Avatar state at will, while also mastering energy and with the help of Aang’s spirit. After a failed kidnapping attempt in 158 AG, Korra was put away from the public eye so that she can chase the bending arts without being bothered.

The Legend of Korra has been able to push many traditional boundaries and was able to make a name for itself for being brave enough in doing so. From the reintroduction of airbenders to the protagonist being queer, the show successfully challenged the status quo. Therefore, it’s strange and counter-intuitive that Korra herself probably is the more traditional in training and pedagogy as compared to the likes of Aang or Kyoshi.

It is very interesting to compare Korra with the other two well-known Avatars of the past: Aang and Kyoshi. Even though Aang was given the name of the last Airbender, for the fans, he was the first Avatar they got to know. As the world was suffering because of the war waged by the Fire Nation, Aang was in a frozen state for 100 years. When he did wake up, he had hardly any time to acquire the ability to bend three elements in order to bring back world peace.

It is only in the Kyoshi novels can one learn about how the typical process of finding and tutoring Avatar usually happened. In the Rise of Kyoshi, a novel about the longest living Avatar, Kyoshi it is revealed that each nation has its own set of rules and regulations for finding Avatar born into their cycle. After Avatar is found a select group sage from all nations oversee the training and upbringing of Avatar. The training in the original series is only shown in “The Avatar and the Firelord”, but in The Legends of Korra, it is portrayed in much more detail.

At the beginning of The Legends of Korra, she is shown to complete her firebending training before she relocates to the Republic city to learn from Aang’s son and Airbender, Tenzin who has learned the secrets of airbending from his father. The interesting thing about Korra is that she has acquired the ability to bend three elements at a very early age which is very unusual and surprising but barring that her training is very much in accordance with the traditions as compared to Aang’s. Even her training was observed by the White Lotus just as the sages of the old times used to do.

But strangely Aang was not the only one missing out on the traditional process of Avatar training, in fact, Kyoshi too had a very odd story. By a strange turn of events, someone else was identified as the Avatar instead of him, but the truth soon came out that Kyoshi himself was the heir to the legacy. The mistake was only rectified after he was scouted out and forcefully trained to master the elements. In fact, because of the unforeseen circumstances, he didn’t even get the opportunity to get the sage advice which is crucial for the growth of the Avatar.

In the novel Shadow of Kyoshi, it is revealed that even Kuruk went through the usual traditional Avatar upbringing. Unlike Aang and Kyoshi, the traditional process of selection and training was applied on Korra, Kuruk, and Roku which is interesting but what is even more intriguing that even after all of them had their own separate paths, they were still prepared by the trials and tribulations that befell them to fulfill their duties as the Avatar.

So, in conclusion, even if the Avatar chose their own paths or were traditionally trained under the sages, they were able to find someone to look after them and guide them. They all went around the world, to different nations, and got to know the culture and traditions of all of them. At the end of the day, they all had the same destinies, and that was to fulfill their purpose as the Avatar, which all of them did successfully. But there is no doubt to the fact that Korra had the most traditional upbringing after being recognized as the successor to Aang. Her life so far can easily be the manual for future Avatar, as her upbringing was ideal from the standpoint of custom and heritage.

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It can be very annoying when you’re working on an important project, and suddenly the screen goes blank. According to some people, the only possible fix is to wait for the screen to go back to normal. Well, you can’t sit for hours gazing at your screen and trying to figure out what went wrong.

A blank screen also means that you won’t see any error message, which makes it hard to know the root of the cause. A screen suddenly going blank can have many reasons, such as driver update, installation process, buggy system, etc.

It is essential to troubleshoot the black screen issue and fix the same on your Windows 10. Therefore, below is a guide on the instructions to follow when the screen goes black.

Fix Black Screen by Checking for Connectivity Issues 

Hardware and software or both of them can be a cause of desktop screens turning black. Thus, below are the methods to fix the same.

Check Connectivity Issues

In case you haven’t signed in your account and the black screen appears, display connection might be the cause behind the same. To fix this issue, make sure that the signal cable is connected correctly to the right port. You can also try removing and then re-connecting the cable. Also, confirm that the power button is turned on.

Many times, updating BIOS can disable the video card settings. Thus, you can double-check and enable the same in the motherboard settings, if it’s disabled.

Another reason for a black screen can be low brightness. Increase the brightness of your PC or laptop if that’s the case.

Detect Display

A lost connection of display with Windows 10 can be another reason for a black screen. To restart the video driver, press ‘Windows + ctrl + Shift + b’ keys on your keyboard.

If you’re using a tablet, simultaneously press up and down volume buttons up to three times to wake up the screen.

If this method doesn’t work, turn off your device and restart the same after a few seconds to refresh the connectivity.

Following the commands mentioned above will re-establish the link between the display and Windows 10.

Disconnect External Devices

External devices may be the reason behind the black screen. It is advised to remove all the peripheral devices that are not required, such as printers, USB devices, etc.

Once you remove the non-essential devices, start your PC and check if the desktop is working correctly or not. If it does, one of the external devices was inevitably creating an issue.

Fix Black Screen Using Desktop Access on Windows 10

If you see your desktop screen going black after you’ve signed into Windows 10, the Windows Explorer is likely to create an issue here.

The steps to resolve Windows Explorer issues are:

1. Go to the ‘Task Manager’ by using the keyboard shortcut ‘Ctrl + Shift + Esc.’
2. Tap on the ‘More Details’ option.
3. Go to the ‘Processes’ tab.
4. Locate the ‘Windows Explorer’ service and click on the same.
5. Hit the ‘Restart’ button at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

In case the steps mentioned above don’t work, discontinue the process and start all over again. The steps to do the same are:

1. Go to the ‘Task Manager.’
2. Tap on the ‘More Details’ option.
3. Right-click on the ‘Windows Explorer’ option, and select ‘End Task’ from the drop-down menu.
4. Next, click on the ‘File’ menu on the top of the window.
5. Tap on the ‘Run new task’ option from the pop-up menu.
6. Enter ‘explorer. exe’ in the given space and press ‘Ok.’

Fix Black Screen Using System Restore on Windows 10

Using the ‘System Restore’ feature has the potential to fix the black screen error. It is important to note that it will only work if the feature is enabled and configured previously. There are two methods to jump to the Advanced Setup before performing System Restore.

Method 1: Use Three Fail-Boot Method

It is impossible to use System Restore, usually when the screen is blank. Therefore, you’ll have to access the startup manually. The steps to do the same are:

1. Turn on your PC.
2. Press the power button as soon as you see the Windows logo on your desktop.
3. Repeat the first two steps up to three times.

Advanced Startup will open automatically after the third interruption.

Method 2: Use the Bootable Media Method

USB Bootable Media method is an alternative to the three fail-boot method. The steps to open Advanced Startup settings are:

1. Use USB Bootable media to start your PC.
2. Hit the ‘Next’ button.
3. Select the ‘Repair your Computer’ option at the bottom of the window.

Now is the time to carry on with your System Restore settings once you’ve opened the Advanced Startup settings.

The steps to restore your computer to fix the black screen are:

1. Go to the ‘Advanced Startup’ option.
2. Click on the ‘Troubleshoot’ option.
3. Select the ‘Advanced Options.’
4. Select ‘System Restore’ from the menu.
5. A new dialog box will appear. Hit the ‘Next’ button.
6. Select any working restore point that might fix the issue.
7. Tap on the ‘Scan for affected programs’ to know which apps will be affected after creating the restore point.
8. Click ‘Close.’
9. Hit the ‘Next’ and ‘Finish’ button respectively to restore.

Following the steps mentioned above is a potential solution to fix the black screen error on your Windows 10.

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