Midjourney User Guide - Quick Start (2)

Prompts are short text phrases used by Midjourney to generate images. Midjourney breaks down the words and phrases in the prompts into smaller parts, called tags, which it can compare with its training data and then use to generate images. Well-crafted prompts can help create creative and high-quality images.



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Midjourney User Guide - Quick Start (1)

Goal: Learn how to interact with the Midjourney Bot on Discord through text commands to create images from simple text prompts.



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Tutorial | Simple Instructions for AI Drawing Software Draw Things

(Due to the interface update of DT, the previously prepared screenshots cannot be used, which has delayed some time, please understand)

Since I use an iPad, the screenshots below are all from the DT software interface on the iPad. If you are using a MacBook, the interface should be similar. The interface of DT on the iPhone will be different, you can explore it yourself, I will not go into details here. I will only talk about using DT on the iPad.

After downloading and installing DT, the first time you enter the program, it should look like this.

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8 Free AI Drawing Websites in China, Supporting Midjourney and Other Drawing Models

AI drawing is a technology based on deep learning models, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), which can analyze thousands of artworks and learn different artistic styles and techniques. Users only need to provide simple descriptions or choose specific styles, and AI drawing tools can automatically generate unique paintings. Today, I will share with you 8 free AI drawing websites in China~

For your convenience, the links in the article have been collected in the AI navigation website:

https://ai-to.cn



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How to Architect Software for a Greener Future - InfoQ

Key Takeaways

  • Carbon-aware actions can help you be greener
  • Machine utilization is vital to carbon efficiency
  • The cloud can be helpful in architecting software for a greener future, but it is not without action from you
  • The software will benefit from carbon efficiency
  • Building green is cheaper, more performant, more secure, and more resilient

In this article, I will share tips, tricks, and advice on architecting software for a greener future. I’ve been discussing this topic for several years. Previously, I might have started with some NASA data showing global temperatures, carbon dioxide levels, ocean warming, or methane concentrations to highlight climate issues. However, I’m done discussing the problem—many others speak on climate change eloquently. Instead, this article will focus on solutions. Assuming you’re already aware of the climate change situation, we will move straight to addressing it.



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TikTok fast-tracks artist account creation for DistroKid members | TechCrunch

TikTok is partnering with the music distribution service DistroKid to fast-track the creation of artist accounts for members.

The ByteDance-owned short video platform introduced an Artist Account feature last year to let musicians showcase their new music along with their music catalog on the platform and behind-the-scenes footage. Typically, it takes up to 30 days for TikTok to process documents when an artist applies for this tag.



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Bethesda Game Studios employees form a ‘wall-to-wall’ union | TechCrunch

Employees at Bethesda Game Studios — the Microsoft-owned game developer that produces the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises — are joining the Communication Workers of America.

Quality assurance testers at Bethesda’s parent organization ZeniMax unionized last year, becoming Microsoft’s first official union in the United States. In its announcement, the CWA calls Bethesda’s new union “the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft game studio,” because it stretches across development teams and job titles, including artists, engineers, programmers, and designers.



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The Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console | TechCrunch

A little more than a year after launching the ROG Ally, Asus is releasing a refined version of its portable device, the ROG Ally X. This Windows-based machine starts shipping on July 22 for $800. I’ve been playing with the portable console for a few days, and there’s already a lot to like — especially on the hardware front.

Released in 2022, Valve’s Steam Deck helped mainstream handheld PC gaming. It wasn’t the first company to explore the form factor, but Valve hit on the right combination of specs, portability and price.

When it became an instant hit, PC manufacturers took note. Lenovo released the Legion Go and Asus had its own take on handheld PC gaming with the ROG Ally. There are other niche manufacturers, such as Ayaneo, as well.



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There comes a time in every startup’s life when the leaders and stakeholders have to seriously start thinking about the endgame: What to do when you’ve raised $150 million in VC cash over 15 years en route to building a 100 million-plus community? And how do you go about executing that next step to ensure that you not only survive, but also thrive?



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A Comprehensive Guide to Common Midjourney Commands (Part 1) - Essential for Beginners

Today, I was completely captivated by a few images I saw on a WeChat public account.




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