Best Photo Editing Apps for Android

Smartphones are best invention ever. They are light and powerful. They can edit Microsoft Excel and Word docs like your desktop computer. It can connect to internet and enable web applications to run on the phone's browser. These examples makes smartphones capable for productivity application. Admittedly though, it is still underpowered when compared to high end desktop computers or powerful laptop. One application that was previously thought to be processor intensive is photo editing. As smartphones evolve and as technology makes smartphones smarter, photo editing apps find way to our handheld devices. We can now enjoy good photo editing experience using smartphones running on Android OS. We list on this article the best photo editing apps for Android.

List of Best Photo Editing Apps for Android

1. Canva

2. Photo & Picture Resizer

3. PhotoGrid

4. Polish

5. Picsay

How to Request Facebook Thumbnail Refresh?

Facebook is a social media giant and is number 1 social media platform so far. The rich feature set helps it and propels its popularity. One of the features is URL thumbnail. URL thumbnail is a primary image from the website and helps make the website specify the image content to display to reflect what the website is about, or what the website title is (picture and text layout) or just a visually appealing image the website page prefers to display. But what if there is a new thumbnail for a webpage, and Facebook should display an updated one. Then how to request Facebook to refresh thumbnail?

Simple. Just follow the steps below on how to request URL thumbnail update:

How to Request Facebook Thumbnail Refresh?

1. Copy the URL you want to request for a thumbnail update.
2. Open Facebook Debugger on your browser.
3. Paste the URL in the textbox, and click Debug
4. If you want to refresh the URL Thumbnail, click scrap again.
5. Close Facebook debugger, and re-post the URL. It should reflect an updated thumbnail.

How to Remotely Shutdown Windows 10?

Shutdown of computer is needed at times like:
1. You no longer need the computer turned on. You might be finished with the using the computer, and in order to save power and electricity, you just need to turn it off.
2. When the computer is very hot. You no longer feel working on a computer on a hot day, thus you just need to turn it off. Also, when computer is on for a very long time, you need to turn it off, to avoid breakdown.
3. You need to apply system updates from Windows updates, or update of software, or update of registry settings.

Since you really want to turn off the computer, you do the proper shutdown procedure. You do not unplug the computer from the wall outlet, or switch off the UPS or switch off the AVR while the computer is still on.

To properly shutdown the computer to ensure it will boot properly next time, or to make sure that your data and system files are not corrupted, you should be aware of the Shutdown icon from Start Menu or the Switch user shutdown icon by clicking Ctrl + Alt +Delete button. Click shutdown, after you saved all your open files.

Sometimes, the computer you are trying ro shutdown is not at your house, and is located at office or on other location outside the city, the state, or country. How would you turn it off, with the help of network connection.  How to remotely shutdown a Windows 10 computer? Simple. Just follow the steps below:

1. If you have a access to the computer (usually a server), then if you could remotely access it via VPN or via WAN, then you can just login to it and shutdown by:

• Open command prompt
• Type in shutdown /s /f /t 0
• /s is for shutdown, /f is for forced, /t 0 means wait zero seconds to shutdown

2. Access the network attached computer (usually a server) with a network management option. This does not require the OS to be shutdown, as it is a management tool available on a supported server. HP ILO is an example. As long as the network is configured properly to be secure and accessible, you have the option to shut it down completely.

How to Edit Registry Remotely in Windows 10?

Registry is a hierarchical database in a Windows operating system that saves the low level settings of various installed software and the computer OS configuration (Windows 10).

Locally accessing the Registry is done through the built-in utility inside Windows 10, called the Registry Edit. Registry edit is found under System32 folder usually in drive C: Windows folder as Regedit.exe.

By searching Regedit.exe via search box in the start Menu, or by Win + R button, you may run it either way.

To access a network domain connected server or computer's Registry, you need to secure an administrator account. In order to remotely edit the registry once you run the Registry edit utility under the Administrator account, do the following:

1. Select Connect Network Registry
2. Specify which domain network connected computer needs to be accessed.
3. If the network services are up and running, you should be able to access registry remotely as long as you have Administrator credentials.
4. Edit the registry.
5. Close Regedit.exe

Some registry settings might take effect immediately. Some registry settings might need a logoff of the user account involved in the edited registry.

To logoff completely, login to the computer on the account you wish to logoff. Then run logoff.exe by pressing Win + R button theb type logoff.exe then hit enter. You may also shutdown the machine remotely.

Hope this guide provides you with the needed steps on how to remotely edit the registry from a Windows 10 computer.

Have RCBC Account? Get Php 100 free on first Cash-in

Have RCBC acccount already? Ever tried maximizing your bank account and earn? Does getting free Php 100 ring a bell?

There is nothing wrong with openning a bank account. Having a good place to keep your money is fine. Others have RCBC account because it is the company payroll bank. Others  just choose RCBC due to its reputation. Saving is a good way of preparing for the future.

It goes opposite to some. Others makes their savings account linked to a debit card where they go cashless shopping. Gone are the days you will keep a bulky and easy damaged passbooks. We use atm cards now. We go to ATM to withdraw money. Although we find it unnoticed, but ATMs are almost everywhere. Considering the multiple ATMs of leading banks like RCBC, we see the security and flexibility in accessing our funds.

Meanwhile, GCash is a fantastic platform to explore cashless payment. There are facilities built around GCash such as Scan-to-Pay which is scanning QR code and make payment for establishments accepting GCash. GCash is also the best and cheapest form of money remittance. It is free to send money to any wallet aka Gcash account. Withdrawal can be made fast and easy and is definetely a must have (open an account) to avoid unnecessary fees. Money remitance is supposed to be cheap, as opposed to what we have right now which is expensive and ridiculously rated per amount of money sent. Besides, we all know money remittance is just a system- a database transaction and not actual physical movement of paper billls or coins.


Gcash is an elegant solution to our reloading needs. We can cash-in using our bank account. You may put any amount that you think is your budget for load, then use your GCash to reload. Reloading with GCash is free! You will not get transaction fee on top of your load value. Instead, you get a 5% rebate. You pay less money for the load you buy. You can do it anytime, unlike establishments or stores that closes at night.

The convienience of GCash is always a click away. Make it your own. Open Gcash now!

To open a GCash account:
1. On your phone, download the GCash app
2. Create you account by following the on-screen instructions.
3. Plus, get Php 20 pesos on your GCash app registration by using the code DFDGRY

To avail the Php 100 cash, follow from here.

SSS Contribution Calculator

Enter your monthly income:

Tips in Paying SSS Contribution with SSS Table

Paying SSS contribution can be difficult at start, since getting to know the amount to pay for your income range needs calculation, as well as knowing the employer share on the contribution. Most of the human resources personnel or some accounting staff might be in charge of paying the contribution of employees of the company. Such task is simplified with the use of tools that help speed-up the process of checking the contribution amount.

PCSO Lotto Winning Chances

Winning the PCSO Lotto is very hard. The mathematical idea involves combination in terms of calculating the chance of winning. Given that the combination of numbers involves a wide range usually between 42 to 58 on the top lotto games, we can have a guess that winning is a matter of luck. Luck can happen anytime, but the chance of winning Millions only happens when you bet. Not betting will not lead to winning in this game. A lot of winners have en-cashed their millions and now live a happy and prosperous life. Some however spent everything and gone worst in terms of financial life. Every person is unique, hence your management of money if you won depends only on the winner. But before delving more on what you do with millions of money, the jackpot, or your life changer, we should be prepared with the following facts of lottery chances.

PCSO Lotto Schedule

The PCSO lotto is a national lottery game in the Philippines. Lottery or lotto is a form of legalized gambling game under the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes office that is state regulated and is funding many charity activities without the expense of tax money. Although a form of gambling, the national lotto can reward the lotto winner millions of pesos which is a big amount of money. Many bettor who bought the lotto ticket can get rich instantly if luck struck the winner. Schedules for the PSCO lotto is fix, and lotto outlets around the country provides the system of purchasing tickets. National TV airs the actual draw to know the winning lucky numbers, but bettors can also check via newspaper, online or at the lotto outlet near them.

New King of the Road - Motorcycles

We might see our neighbor's Yamaha Mio Soul 125 parked outside. We can see a passing Honda CBR 150R on the road. While driving, we see motorcycle riders delicately manoeuvring the cars in a traffic stop to gain first lane position. Motorcycles are everywhere. They become the new king of the road. The ease of use and driving of these motorbikes allowed its rapid user growth. There are many factors aside from ease of learning motorcycle riding that made motorcycle rider numerous.

Stock Market Hype and Knowing the Right Move

Stock market is considered as a volatile form of investing. Money from investing in stock may grow or can decline due to wrong move in reaction to some stock market hype. Stock market is not a walk in the park. Opening an online stock market account is easy, but starting to know the right move is not constant. A right move may bring fortune from an appreciating value of a stock. A wrong choice of stock and the inapproriate emotion in handling the stock choice can result to an easy loss of money. Stock market hype is an act of encouraging buying or selling of stock based on some signs.

Local Job versus OFW Comparison after Graduating

The choice of career path starts from understanding the opportunity for growth. It is with the interest, talent and motivation that allows us to choose the job we want. There can be intermediary, that we chose a job that we really need to support ourselves and our family after graduating fro  College or University. The opportunity might not be there, but we continue to view it as a way of finding the work we love, that we may eventually feel that we are not working. That passion will develop for years to come and is as important as it sounds to become happy in life.

OFW Lung Scar Issues

It is evident how many Overseas Filipino Workers have uplifted their lives from poverty by earning a modest amount of hard-earned money abroad in the midst of home-sickness and distant family in the Philippines. The difference in pay rate and greener pasture has enticed many to leave the country and start working abroad. It is due to the difference in the compensation rate and tax system that our fellowmen enjoyed the fruits of their labour abroad, enabling them financial stability and enough capital to start their business when they get back to Philippines.

Economic Advantage of Earlier Generations versus Later Generations

We always think that the best way to financial stability is through learning from Schools. It is a system that educates the youth to become skilled and prepared for the challenges of the real life. It is a saying that parents will send their kids to school in hope of a better future for them. People in low income and few wealth will see this as a guaranteed solution to a better life for their children and for themselves. It is by the way, through education that knowledge is taught to the young and with the knowledge they received from years of schooling will yield to a stable urban job. Economic advantage of earlier generations versus later generations is visible as we look into the competition due to less opportunities being shared to the growing pool of professionals.

Wealth of Rural and Urban Worker Class

Working in the rural and urban areas has been a consideration to many. Many believe that working the the urban areas provides more opportunity and growth for their personal career and financial stability. Urban areas are more populated and hence, the service sector is the most common source of wealth for these working classes. Agriculture cannot be done in the urban, since land use is already planned for commercial and industrial purposes. Buildings dominate the scenery, as skyscrapers house offices and commercial establishments in the conduct of business, trade and commerce. It is quite important to revisit and contemplate on the wealth of rural and urban worker class.

P=NP Proving Challenges

Understanding of the intricacies of the world and its application has been the focus of human intellectual evolution. Our knowledge allowed us to build concepts that leads us to where we are now, in the modern 21st century information era. Mathematics and computer science has been concerned about proving and verification of various mathematical concepts with the help of automated and fast computational power of computers. From checking the validity of the conjecture to a certain maximum value, mathematicians are able to see if a particular conjecture holds to a bigger sets of variables. Computer science also has it's own problem, more commonly known as proving P=NP.

Search Engine Optimization Jobs

Search engine optimisation or SEO is a website concept aiming to pinpoint the aspects in making the particular website or pages accessible and visible online. Jobs online are well known to many to include online transcriptionist, English project proofreading, software development, digital assistant, and contract based jobs. Still having low number of competition, search engine optimization or SEO jobs are already out there.

Disable Service Host Delivery Optimization Script Windows 10

Not all internet users rely on their smartphones to connect to the internet. Some users need to access the internet on their computer and laptops. Wired internet might not be available in your house. We use our smartphone Wifi tethering to connect out Windows PCS and laptops to the internet. Over use of mobile data can be removed entirely and permanently by following this article about how to disable Service Host Delivery Optimization via script.

Metro Manila Weather 2017

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Ayala Triangle 2017

Ayala Triangle Gardens

Ayala Land Incorporated (ALI) started developing in early April of 2015 a pair of skyscrapers and several low-rise commercial spaces. It will include a huge underground parking lot. Ayala Land Incorporated has started the construction of the new building property which is located to the heart of Makati Central Business District. The multi-floor parking lot has been almost completed and the upper portion of the building is starting to appear from its several meters of trench during the initial phase of the construction.

 As seen on the photo above, the initial barricade now have safety net around due to the ongoing building construction. The building construction is not expected to finish this year.

Bird's eye view of the building. Seen are cranes which are used in the construction. The wide area of the development is more seen from the photo above. The building when already operational, along with other facilities would bring in employment opportunities to Filipinos and also bolster and ease doing business in Makati due to the ease of access to offices that will be situated on this prime spot in Ayala triangle.