Mother's Day is a day that has been around for... as long as I can remember. It was created back in 1908 according to historical sources, which is why I wouldn't have remembered the first time it was kicked off, but I'm certainly glad it was. Love ya, mom!
Mother's Day is great because Mom's rock, and if you didn't know... my mom got me into console gaming (my mom and dad opened the door to arcade gaming via the tabletop Pac-Man).
So why not take an untraditional route this Mother's Day and show your mom just how much she means to you? Untraditional in a way that still shows love and appreciation for who she is, but also a different route in terms of gifts.
Here are the top 5 traditional Mother's Day gifts:
1. A bouquet of flowers
2. A card with a trip to the spa or salon for pampering
3. A new piece of jewelry
4. A basket full of her favorite things
5. A heartfelt letter expressing your gratitude
Here are my top 5 untraditional Mother's Day gifts:
1. Wine, Grapes, and Cheese
2. A Coffee or Tea Lover's Basket
3. Tech: A new phone, or even a laptop wouldn't be bad if she needed it, but I recommend the Echo Show. The device gives them the option to enjoy movies, games, and other apps but the main reason for the gift is for video chats. The device gives them the ability to keep an eye on the time, dates, their to-do lists, and more. I think it's easily the best gift that keeps on giving... especially for a busy mom.
4. A Mother's Day soiree: This doesn't have to be something you celebrate for just one mom alone, it can be one to celebrate the moms in your family or your circle of friends. Get swanky and celebrate!
5. A trip to the Movies: Take your mom out to the movies and enjoy a film that caught her eye. Treat her to some of her favorite snacks and have a great time!
Traditional or untraditional, enjoy quality time with your mom because it's priceless.
These are the instructions for those of you who need help using your Google Wallet. Yes, there are still people who don't know how to use this app or its feature to pay via tap, but... it's all good. This topic was actually inspired by a good friend who didn't have her account set up just and isn't as tech-savvy. So as promised, here's the article to cover this topic... for those who could utilize the info, including super busy mom's like my friend. Speaking of moms... Happy Mother's Day ladies (especially my mom)!
Fun Fact: NFC is how people use which is Near Field Communication. NFC chip is a feature in most modern phones that gives you the ability to use your device for data transfer within an extremely short distance. How short? 4 cm or less.
You're able to use this for more than a few things like... authenticating security keys (that some professionals in tech are required to have), pairing certain audio devices, unlocking doors via locks that feature NFC, sticker tags that give people access to things like your wifi so that they aren't searching for you during a party or something, etc. The NFC sticker tags come to mind for guest rooms, especially if the cell phone signal tends to be weak in your area. Nevertheless, you aren't hear for these tidbits, you want to know how in the world do you use Google Wallet, so... let's jump in:
Google Wallet gives you the ability to add multiple things like your Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Your Vax info (if you have and need such information for verification in order to go to certain locations including countries), flight info, your transit pass, loyalty cards, etc.
First and foremost, go to the Google Play Store site or the App. Look for this icon on your phone
From PC, click on... "Install" (it will look similar on your phone).
*Mine shows "Install on more devices" because... it's already installed.
After installing, look for the icon you see above (Android usually goes straight to the installed app).
Once you click on it. Click on the "Sign in" button in the top right-hand corner.
Enter your email address and password.
Click on "Add to Wallet" in the lower right-hand corner:
Here is where you add payment cards, transit passes, loyalty cards, and gift cards, and you're even able to use your PayPal account via tap. Just go to the bottom where you see the PayPal icon.
Once it's set up... go back to your account icon in the upper right-hand corner (click on "Tap to pay setup"). Here... everything should be checked off.
You may take a step back and question the security of Google Wallet, and... you're 100% within your right to, but no one can just up and use your cards. You can go straight back to the banking institution or other wallet entry and state your case. Have I ever had to deal with this? Nope, in fact... people have easier access to your cards via pocket scanners. Why? As seen in the "Tap to pay setup" area, you can use your screen lock on your phone which I highly recommend. They can't steal what they can't access (unless the company you're paying is the culprit... but that has nothing to do with the app or physical cards), and you'd be the one going through the final step to unlock your screen.
Going to a gas station with the tap as an available option, you completely avoid the need to insert a physical card... and in turn, you avoid the card readers the scammers may place inside them. You will even notice that most of our debit cards have the tap option too... but you don't have a need to pull out your wallet when you have Google Wallet.
Fun Fact: My card's tap stopped working a while back and I shifted to Google Wallet.
That said, I hope this helps those of you who were unaware of Google Wallet or you were curious about it. If you went through with the setup, you're good to go (for tap and online orders).
*If you need step-by-step solutions for your PC...click here.
Descend into a limbo of decaying memories as Benedict Fox, a self-proclaimed detective bound to his demon companion. Use that unholy bond to explore the minds of the recently deceased in search of clues as you uncover the mysteries of a massive, decrepit mansion — the site to a young couple's grisly murder, and the disappearance of their child. Immerse yourself in a dark, intriguing world full of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded crimes in an arcane adventure brought to life through a fascinating Burton-esque art style.
Fight demons, explore the subconscious, and solve elaborate puzzles in a labyrinthian adventure inspired by Lovecraft's nightmares, noir pulp fiction, and early 20th-century jazz music.
Use your bond with the demon to explore the minds of the recently deceased in your last chance to get a “testimony”. Jump into surreal worlds where memories, emotions, and traumas take on a physical form.
Uncover the secrets of an old mansion where a couple has been found slain, and their child has gone missing. Get drawn into a dark, yet intimate intrigue that will have you face the family’s demons - both figuratively and literally!
Use your weapons, demon powers, and surroundings in creative combinations to overcome demons, monsters, and cultists - but remember that concentration and a tactical approach are your greatest assets.
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design in Age of Wonders 4! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn.
Triumph Studios’ award-winning strategy series has emerged into a new age, evolving the game’s iconic empire-building, role-playing, and warfare to the next level. A new storytelling event system and hugely customizable empires provide an endlessly replayable experience, where each game adds a new chapter to your ever-growing saga.
Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals. Claim and master the Tomes of Magic to evolve your people, and prepare for an epic battle that will determine the ages to come.
Create the empire of your wildest fantasies
Craft your followers by combining bodily forms, societal traits and arcane powers. Build anything from a clan of cannibal halflings to mystic moon elves, or recreate your favorite fantasy tropes
Seek powerful tomes of magic to enchant your armies and evolve your people! See your people physically change as they morph into angelic beings or scions of chaos to face their enemies.
Seek glory through brutal domination, cunning alliances, or ultimate arcane knowledge, and write your legacy into the very fabric of the realm itself!
Strategy meets role-playing like never before
Every choice opens up new possibilities and tactical advantages; deep, multilayered strategy allows you to try new tactics or explore new powers at every turn
Tactical turn-based battles bring your armies to life, showcasing their power in an environment shaped by your decisions. From skirmishes with roaming monsters to vast sieges with dozens of units on each side, with the addition of a morale system and more features, every battle brings a fresh challenge
Tremendous variety in empires, units, and environments keep the game endlessly replayable. Age of Wonders is more moddable and open-ended than ever in the series’ history
Make your mark on a vast, reactive world
Explore a new realm with each game - or create your own! Challenge new variations and combinations of locations and features, from frozen wastelands ruled by ice queens to desolated ruins where dragons roam
A new event system provides unexpected levels of storytelling for 4X games. See your decisions shape the world around you, from growing cities and roaming armies to world-warping magic effects
Guide your empire to greatness - but the story doesn’t end with your victory or defeat! Ascend your rulers to an in-game pantheon and unlock ways to further customize your experience. Encounter your own creations as potential rivals or allies in subsequent games, and experience the next chapter in your own story!
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One will fall. Godzilla and Kong unleash their powers in this epic pinball table! Bring the fight to APEX Cybernetics and ultimately help the Titans join forces against Mechagodzilla. Godzilla VS Kong is part of a 3 table pinball pack that includes... Godzilla Pinball + Kong Pinball. Pinball FX is free to download, and from there is where you decide on if you want the Pinball Pass or table purchases. Trials are also available so that you can get a feel for various tables. The background threw me off a bit because the scoreboard wasn't showing in the traditional spot, but it didn't distract me from the action. It would've been cool to make that backdrop a screen though to change as different challenges emerge (which it could since I haven't logged serious time with the table). I tried to change the camera angle just to see if there was a scoreboard, but there wasn't one.
