we find that as soon as it is released, the cork rises on its own and comes to the surface. it was like having a new baby. the nights won’t be too shabby either. it uses system tray so it can be used with anything. that being said, my husband ate one and said he was not overly thrilled with it to start, but by the end of eating it, it grew on him. she even got the detail on our t-shirts! 