This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
Tip: You can find these on a sticker on the bottom of your laptop or by using the Acer Serial Number Detection Utility.
– A practical "how-to" document for users experiencing WiFi problems on Acer devices.
This post details the official methods to restore your wireless connectivity.
Use this method if you are using a different computer to download the driver to a USB stick.
There are two ways to get the driver: using the official Acer Care Center app (easiest) or the Acer Support Website (manual).