Screen time or too much of it staring into screens are inevitable at this day and age. People are indoors most of the time. You have easy access to movies, you play video games, use tablets, computers and even your television sets are online. You may also be spending most of your working hours staring into a computer screen and the kids are using them at school. It seems like you are so connected with your gadgets and you can’t even bear to sell Samsung Galaxy S6 even if you have new ones already. When we introduce our kids to the television or the iPad, we parents are happy to…
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How the Solar Panels Work?
The sun is one of the most viable sources of renewable energy in the Philippines. Filipinos are blessed to have plenty of sunshine all year long, so it’s only logical that many “green” minded individuals and corporations are leaning towards solar power utilization through solar panels. But how do solar panels really work? Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electrical energy for your daily consumption. This converted energy can light up homes and buildings, be used for heating or cooling rooms and even power up electrical appliances. A solar panel is made up of silicon cells organized and patterned in a manner for them to absorb and convert…
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MRT-3 Commuters Can Now Access the Internet via EDSA Free Wi-Fi Project
When I was in Vietnam several years ago, I experienced FREE internet access in most public areas. They boast around 10 Mbps to 14 Mbps connection speeds. I really envied them wishing that someday the Philippines will experience the same. Then our current president who was elected in 2016 promised to improve internet access for Filipinos. And true to his word, a better and faster internet access has now become a reality for us. Aside from that, FREE internet access in public areas can now be experienced in most urbanized cities nationwide. It all started with airports in key cities, and then just this June 2017, approximately 230,000 commuters are now…
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Pregnancy Help in the Palm of Your Hand: Simple Tech Solutions for Modern Motherhood
Pregnancy can be a time of tumultuous emotions. But there is no reason why you shouldn’t always be looking and feeling great throughout each trimester and after. All you need is a few tricks up your sleeve to keep you looking fresh and vibrant all day long. Here are some apps to make your pregnancy a little easier. Answer All Those Questions You probably have loads of questions about your pregnancy and your growing baby, particularly if this is your first time. My Pregnancy Today app can answer them all. A rich source of information, it can connect you to nutrition guides, videos and other moms and moms-to-be. You can…
