Monday, October 14, 2024

Speed Up Your PC: Disable Apps from Running at Startup!

Disabling applications from running on startup can help speed up your computer's boot time and improve performance. Here's how to do it on various platforms:

Windows:

  1. Task Manager:
    • Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.
    • Go to the Startup tab.
    • Right-click any program you want to disable and choose Disable.
  2. Settings (Windows 11/10):
    • Go to Settings > Apps > Startup.
    • Toggle off any app you don't want to run at startup.

Mac:

  1. System Preferences:
    • Click the Apple menu and go to System Preferences.
    • Open Users & Groups, then select your user account.
    • Click the Login Items tab.
    • Select the app you want to disable and click the minus (-) button.

Ubuntu/Linux:

  1. Startup Applications:
    • Open the Startup Applications tool.
    • Find the program in the list and uncheck it, or select it and click Remove.

Disabling unnecessary apps can make your system start faster and run smoother.

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Elon Musk's Futuristic ROBOTAXI, ROBOVAN, and HUMANOID ROBOTS: Welcome to the Future!

Okay, Elon Musk is at it again, folks! The man just dropped some news that feels like straight out of a sci-fi movie—except, you know, it's happening for real. So let’s break it down because wow.

First off, Tesla’s Robotaxi. Fully autonomous and… wait for it… under 30k! Like, imagine telling your car, ‘Hey, take me to the grocery store,’ while you’re sitting back eating chips. Is this the future, or just a lazy person’s dream come true? Either way, I’m here for it!

And look at it go! No more ‘I’m stuck in traffic’ excuses, my friends. This thing just knows what to do. Honestly, does it come with a therapist feature? ‘Cause I could use one during rush hour.

But wait, there’s more! Introducing the Robovan! Yes, a 20-passenger van that probably runs smoother than my group of friends trying to decide where to eat. It’s like Musk just said, ‘Why stop at taxis? Let’s make carpooling futuristic, too!’ Imagine the road trips with this thing! No one’s fighting over shotgun anymore—because it’s driving itself!

I have one question though - if I host karaoke in this van, do I have to pay the van extra for keeping up with my terrible singing?

Then comes Optimus, the humanoid robot. Oh great, now I’m officially out of excuses for why I haven’t cleaned my room. Thanks, Elon.

Look at this robot doing all the human stuff. I feel attacked. Next thing you know, it’ll be better at small talk than I am - and that’s just unfair!

And Elon’s over here casually mentioning that these robots are gonna replace some human jobs. Meanwhile, I’m like, ‘Can they replace my stress levels?’ But in all seriousness, these robots are cool... and a tiny bit terrifying.

So, in summary: robot taxis, van parties, and humanoid robots. Elon Musk just keeps pulling us deeper into the future. I’m excited, slightly scared, but mostly just hoping these robots won’t judge my life choices. What do you guys think? Drop a comment below, and let’s chat about our future robot overlords - I mean, assistants. Same thing, right?

Ang Sarap ng Pancit Guisado sa Kwatogs!!!

Finally got to taste the famous Pansit Guisado at Kwatogs Lucena Poblacion - wow, ang sarap nga! Perfect balance ng savory at saucy, with just the right amount of crunch! Shoutout sa generous sponsor, libre is life! 

Kwatogs is a Filipino casual dining restaurant that serves mouth-watering noodle dishes, thereby empowering its famous Pansit Guisado. They serve different kinds of comfort foods in Filipino cuisine such as lomi, miki bihon, and rice meals. Starting from its original branches in the Batangas area, Kwatogs has now expanded into many places, one of which is here in Lucena City.

Food at this restaurant is highly affordable, highly filling, and exudes typically Filipino flavor, thus attracting people who want real food with good portions. If you're still craving that home-style cooking, then Kwatogs isn't a bad try at all.

 

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Convert Numbers into Words in Microsoft Excel (Code)

 Option Explicit


'Main Function


Function SpellNumber(ByVal MyNumber, Output)

Dim Dollars, Cents, Temp

Dim DecimalPlace, Count

ReDim Place(9) As String

Place(2) = " Thousand "

Place(3) = " Million "

Place(4) = " Billion "

Place(5) = " Trillion "


' String representation of amount.

MyNumber = Trim(Str(MyNumber))


' Position of decimal place 0 if none.

DecimalPlace = InStr(MyNumber, ".")


' Convert cents and set MyNumber to dollar amount.

If DecimalPlace > 0 Then

    Cents = GetTens(Left(Mid(MyNumber, DecimalPlace + 1) & "00", 2))

    MyNumber = Trim(Left(MyNumber, DecimalPlace - 1))

End If


Count = 1


Do While MyNumber <> ""


    Temp = GetHundreds(Right(MyNumber, 3))

    If Temp <> "" Then Dollars = Temp & Place(Count) & Dollars

        If Len(MyNumber) > 3 Then

            MyNumber = Left(MyNumber, Len(MyNumber) - 3)

        Else

            MyNumber = ""

    End If

    Count = Count + 1


Loop


If Output = 0 Then


Select Case Dollars

    Case ""

        Dollars = ""

    Case "One"

        Dollars = ""

    Case Else

        Dollars = Dollars

End Select


Select Case Cents

    Case ""

        Cents = ""

    Case "One"

        Cents = "Point One"

    Case Else

        Cents = " Point " & Cents

End Select


End If



If Output = 1 Then


Select Case Dollars

    Case ""

        Dollars = "No Dollars"

    Case "One"

        Dollars = "One Dollar"

    Case Else

        Dollars = Dollars & " Dollars"

End Select


Select Case Cents

    Case ""

        Cents = " and No Cents"

    Case "One"

        Cents = " and One Cent"

    Case Else

        Cents = " and " & Cents & " Cents"

End Select


End If


If Output = 2 Then


Select Case Dollars

    Case ""

        Dollars = "No Pesos"

    Case "One"

        Dollars = "One Peso"

    Case Else

        Dollars = Dollars & " Pesos"

End Select


Select Case Cents

    Case ""

        Cents = " and No Cents"

    Case "One"

        Cents = " and One Cent"

    Case Else

        Cents = " and " & Cents & " Cents"

End Select


End If


If Output = 3 Then


Select Case Dollars

    Case ""

        Dollars = "No Pounds"

    Case "One"

        Dollars = "One Pound"

    Case Else

        Dollars = Dollars & " Pounds"

End Select


Select Case Cents

    Case ""

        Cents = " and No Pence"

    Case "One"

        Cents = " and One Pence"

    Case Else

        Cents = " and " & Cents & " Pence"

End Select


End If


If Output = 4 Then


Select Case Dollars

    Case ""

        Dollars = "No Euros"

    Case "One"

        Dollars = "One Euro"

    Case Else

        Dollars = Dollars & " Euros"

End Select


Select Case Cents

    Case ""

        Cents = " and No Cents"

    Case "One"

        Cents = " and One Cent"

    Case Else

        Cents = " and " & Cents & " Cents"

End Select


End If


SpellNumber = Dollars & Cents


End Function



' Converts a number from 100-999 into text

Function GetHundreds(ByVal MyNumber)


Dim Result As String


If Val(MyNumber) = 0 Then Exit Function


MyNumber = Right("000" & MyNumber, 3)


' Convert the hundreds place.

If Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1) <> "0" Then

    Result = GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1)) & " Hundred "

End If


' Convert the tens and ones place.

If MyNumber <= 99.99 Then


    If Mid(MyNumber, 2, 1) <> "0" Then

        Result = Result & GetTens(Mid(MyNumber, 2))

    Else

        Result = Result & GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 3))

    End If

    

Else

    If Mid(MyNumber, 2, 1) <> "0" Then

        Result = Result & "and " & GetTens(Mid(MyNumber, 2))

    Else

        Result = Result & "and " & GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 3))

    End If

End If

GetHundreds = Trim(Result)


End Function



' Converts a number from 10 to 99 into text.

Function GetTens(TensText)


Dim Result As String


Result = "" ' Null out the temporary function value.


If Val(Left(TensText, 1)) = 1 Then ' If value between 10-19...


    Select Case Val(TensText)

        Case 10: Result = "Ten"

        Case 11: Result = "Eleven"

        Case 12: Result = "Twelve"

        Case 13: Result = "Thirteen"

        Case 14: Result = "Fourteen"

        Case 15: Result = "Fifteen"

        Case 16: Result = "Sixteen"

        Case 17: Result = "Seventeen"

        Case 18: Result = "Eighteen"

        Case 19: Result = "Nineteen"

        Case Else

    End Select


Else ' If value between 20-99...


    Select Case Val(Left(TensText, 1))

        Case 2: Result = "Twenty "

        Case 3: Result = "Thirty "

        Case 4: Result = "Forty "

        Case 5: Result = "Fifty "

        Case 6: Result = "Sixty "

        Case 7: Result = "Seventy "

        Case 8: Result = "Eighty "

        Case 9: Result = "Ninety "

        Case Else

    End Select


Result = Result & GetDigit(Right(TensText, 1))  ' Retrieve ones place.


End If


GetTens = Trim(Result)


End Function



' Converts a number from 1 to 9 into text.


Function GetDigit(Digit)


Select Case Val(Digit)

    Case 1: GetDigit = "One"

    Case 2: GetDigit = "Two"

    Case 3: GetDigit = "Three"

    Case 4: GetDigit = "Four"

    Case 5: GetDigit = "Five"

    Case 6: GetDigit = "Six"

    Case 7: GetDigit = "Seven"

    Case 8: GetDigit = "Eight"

    Case 9: GetDigit = "Nine"

    Case Else: GetDigit = ""

End Select


End Function


Saturday, September 23, 2023

iPhone 15 Launch Sparks Commotion Among Apple Fans


Hey, everyone! Welcome back to our blog, and today we've got some wild news for you. It's the day we've all been waiting for – the global release of Apple's brand-new iPhone 15!

But here's the kicker – it's not all rainbows and butterflies. We've got some crazy stories coming in from Apple Stores around the world. You can see in this footage the Apple fan's long line of people in New York posted on Twitter X by Susan Li and in San Francisco from the Twitter X user @mandyhong08.

But let's talk about Dubai Mall. Hundreds of eager shoppers gathered there in anticipation of the iPhone 15 launch. Security had to step in and put up barriers as the crowd grew, trying to keep things under control.

But as the big moment got closer, it seemed some folks couldn't contain their excitement. Social media was flooded with videos of customers racing up escalators, trying to outdo each other.

Unfortunately, what started as minor disagreements quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl, and this was all caught on camera by a user on the X Twitter platform, with the handle @levelsio.

Crazy, right? Now, this isn't the first time we've seen something like this happen during a device launch. And you know what? It probably won't be the last.

But it's not all bad news. In other major cities like New York City, London, Mumbai and Beijing, it seems things have been relatively peaceful in comparison.

So, there you have it, folks. The iPhone 15 is here, and it's causing quite a stir worldwide. Let us know in the comments if you've ever been a part of a device launch like this, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button on my YouTube channel for more. Thanks!

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Unveiling Mt. Banahaw Viewdeck & Cabin: A Slice of Haven in Sariaya, Quezon


Hey there, fellow adventurers! Today, we're thrilled to take you along on a journey to one of the Quezon province's most breathtaking destinations: the Mt. Banahaw Viewdeck & Cabin in Sariaya, Quezon. We were incredibly fortunate to spend a couple of hours at this enchanting spot, and we can't wait to spill the beans about our fantastic experience.

Let's begin by discussing the incredible setting and atmosphere. From the moment we arrived at this place, we found ourselves captivated by the breathtaking surroundings. The majestic presence of Mt. Banahaw in the distance provided a truly awe-inspiring backdrop for our adventure. However, it's not just the mountain that leaves a lasting impression; this location not only offers a sweeping view of Sariaya and neighboring towns like Lucena City but also delivers a distinct Tagaytay feels experience. The cool breeze, often referred to as "Simoy Banahaw," due to its proximity to the base of Mt. Banahaw, will undoubtedly capture your heart.






Yet, the breathtaking view is just the tip of the iceberg. The place is nestled amidst lush greenery and vibrant plants, making it the ideal haven to reconnect with Mother Nature. We took a leisurely stroll through the grounds, soaking in the beauty of the blooming flowers and majestic plants and vegetables. It was an incredibly peaceful and serene experience, and we can't stress enough how worthwhile it is to explore this natural paradise.








Now, let's dive into the culinary treats! Mt. Banahaw Viewdeck & Cabin offers a delicious selection of dishes that will truly tickle your gustatory cell haha! Their menu is a treasure trove of both local Quezonian favorites and a wide range of beverages, all sourced locally for an authentic experience. We wholeheartedly recommend treating yourself to their delightful combination of fried banana, sweet potato (kamote), and chips served on a bed of crisp lettuce, savoring a plate of pancit chami, and, of course, relishing their local coffee "Kape Banahaw", which will awaken your senses, especially if you're a fan of robust kapeng barako. No matter your palate, this place has something to please it, leaving you absolutely delighted!





And last but not least, be sure to savor their signature dish, Sinulbot – a must-try!

And let's not forget about an acoustic band that will entertain you to unwind offering all the creature comforts you could possibly desire for a cozy stay. Whether you're planning a romantic escape or a family getaway, this place is the ultimate spot to unwind and recharge.


All in all, our visit to Mt. Banahaw Viewdeck & Cabin was a true feast for the senses. The view, the food, the lush surroundings, and the impeccable service – they all exceeded our expectations. If you're on the lookout for a serene and picturesque retreat, we wholeheartedly encourage you to put this place on your travel radar. We sincerely hope this blog has piqued your interest and inspired you to embark on your own adventure to this beautiful destination. Thanks a million for tuning in!









Thursday, September 21, 2023

NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL 2019 GRAND FLOAT PARADE

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Quezon provincial government held the Grand Float Parade on the 8th day of the Niyogyugan Festival, which aims to promote the coconut industry as well as other products and local delicacies of Quezon province. Float designs show and depict the product of the town they represent.

It started at 3:00pm from SM City Lucena as the parade traveled all the way to the capitol for the main show. Float grand parade, street dancing, and Bb. Niyogyugan was among the attractions most awaited in the festival. Bela Padilla and RK Bagatsing also joined the festivities. Here are the winners:

NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL Competition FLOAT COMPETITION: 
1st Place – TIAONG

2nd Place - PADRE BURGOS


3rd Place - INFANTA 


STREET DANCE COMPETITION WINNERS: 
1st Place - Plaridel 
2nd Place - Pagbilao 
3rd Place - Tagkawayan 

DANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS: 
Champion – Pagbilao 
1st Place – Gumaca 
2nd Place – Tagkawayan 
3rd Place – Sariaya