Home tech to warm up during these cold weather months

Water from the tap gets colder as the cold weather of the “ber-months” start to close in. While most people are used to hitting the showers with cold water raining on them— some of them want it that way because it finishes the job of waking them up from drowsiness— there are some who just cannot handle the sharp chill on their skin. One of them are kids who need to wake up early for school. It seems to take forever to pull them out from their slumber in these cold months and they dread the cold water from the shower, making their mornings far less enjoyable— adversely affecting their mood.

As an old-school practice, it takes extra effort for those who wake up very early morning just to manually heat up water in the kitchen, or possibly worse, by using submersible water heater heads in their buckets, which puts users at risk of getting accidentally electrocuted. It takes extra time in mixing heated water with tap just to get the right comfortable temperature. Others may have their own water heater installed in their showers, but the risk of getting scalded is still a problem.

Midea, the world’s leading consumer appliances manufacturer, responds to these challenges with an array of water heaters that can suit everybody’s needs and budget. Their line-up of water heaters has the Quick Warm Heating Element that instantly heats water at a preferred temperature that gives instant comfort in seconds. This allows its users not to worry much about time, especially those who are always in a hurry in the morning to beat the rush hour.

All of Midea’s water heaters have Safety Sensors that ensure not only the comfort in taking a shower but also the safety in their use. It guarantees no overheating so that customers may enjoy their warm showers just the way they want them longer.   These sensors also take care of keeping water temperature in check, so that scalding hot water will not come out of the shower. It also has a built-in anti-shock device to keep everyone safe from harm.

While Midea offers different models of water heaters that may cater to people with a tight grip on their budget, they will also definitely enjoy its affordability not just on the price tag but also in its use. It only heats the water needed for a shower and for as low as Php 3.00, everyone can enjoy this tag on the electric bill for 10 minutes of warm soothing water trickling down the skin— more than enough time to soak, soap, and scrub then out to take on the day ahead.

A warm shower from Midea could also be enjoyed after having a tough day at work and coming home from the heavy traffic on the road. A soothing bath could take away a day’s worth of stress by loosening up muscles that are tight from all the work it had. This could also refresh and clear the mind so parents who work hard after a long day could definitely enjoy some quality time with their kids before bed time.

As the cold months come close, Midea offers warmth through its innovative products featuring home solutions that could make home life easier and more harmonious. Midea’s water heaters reflect the kind of warmth it has for the family and that soothing feeling of coming home to the people that matter the most.

For more information on Midea’s products, check out their website at http://midea.com.ph/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.

Tech Tips: Creating Partitions on Windows 10

If your computer has only one partition now, you need create more partitions on Windows 10 for better management of your data and files. You will need the windows 10 partition manager.

If you want to create new partitions in windows 10, the professional partition management tool can help you.
To partition Windows 10 free with Disk Management

Disk Management is a 100% free partition management tool which is offered by Microsoft. All users can apply this method to partition Windows 10 free. Do remember to backup important data before you do any operation to your Windows 10 partition or hard disk drive:

1.Search “hard disk partitions” at the Start Menu or Search tool. Enter into the windows 10 partition manager free interface.

2.Right click hard disk and select “Shrink Volume”.

Enter the amount of space you want to shrink in MB as shown below then click on the Shrink button.

3.Right click on the unallocated space and select “New Simple Volume”.


4. Enter New Simple Volume Wizard interface by clicking Next and specify volume size.


5.Assign Drive Letter or Path, then format the partition into default file system NTFS. Click Finish to complete creating a new partition in Windows 10.

Here the follow is all what you’ve done:

You can create more partitions by following the above steps and manage those partitions to store and keep your personal files and folders, and organize your Windows 10 laptop or PC smoothly and efficiently.
An Easier & Simpler Method to Partition Windows 10 Free - Partition Management Software

If you are feeling that Disk Management is sort of complex for you, a simpler method - partition management software is exactly what you need. Here we’d like to introduce you an efficient and powerful software - EaseUS Partition Master Free. It enables you to partition Windows 10 free without any technical requirements. No obstacles will be met.

1. Download EaseUS Partition Master Free and launch it on your computer.

2.Select unallocated area on your Windows 10 and right click it by choosing “Create partition”. If you need perform other operation, select relative button on the interface to manage partition.

3.Choose “Apply”. Then your partitions are created successfully on Windows 10 free.


EaseUS Partition Master Free can do more jobs than Disk Management including: merge partition, move partition, copy dynamic volume/copy partition, extend/shrink FAT, hide partition and create WinPE bootable disk etc.

Data science and consumer awareness used to safeguard digital transactions

The digitization of money, widespread access to the Internet, and mass-adoption of smartphones are positive headwinds in the Philippines' journey towards a digital economy. While the potential is undeniable, there is also concern that cyberattackers are shifting their focus to Asia-Pacific.[1]

Cybercriminals are growing in sophistication, and they are constantly finding new ways to victimize consumers and breach enterprises. This calls for a re-evaluation of safeguards against cyber threats.

“For consumers, there is really no subsitute to awareness,” said Nagesh Devata, General Manager of Southeast Asia Cross Border Markets for PayPal. “For enterprises, we need to move from reactive to predictive models in risk management.”

PayPal, the global leader in digital payments, outlined five consumer tips to secure online payments: (1) protect your personal information; (2) choose a strong password that combines alphanumeric characters; (3) share personal information only through authentic online banking features (4); opt for a 2-factor authentication, where a user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism; and (5) ensure that authentic apps are downloaded for payment. 

According to PayPal consumer research, 43 percent of consumers in Asia-Pacific identify security as the primary motivation when choosing a payment method while 38 percent choose convenience.[2]

With over 286 million active accounts made up of consumers and merchants. PayPal has a foothold on both equations of the purchasing process. “This puts us in a unique position to find insights [for consumers and merchants] in the entire process. Cybersecurity is a team sport, and everyone has a part to play.” described Devata.

Using data to mitigate risk

PayPal anchors its risk management on data science as it bridges technology and business. Through its two sidednetwork, it is able to study both sides of the transaction while providing buyer protection, data encryption, and a seamless experience for its customers.

For PayPal, data not only enables better customer experiences, but also enables it to take on more risk. “At the heart of everything we do with data, we do for our customers and to help our customers connect better,” said Devata. 

“There is a strong network effect in the digital payments business. And we want to enable the good guys while keeping the bad guys out. This allows us to provide security and value to both merchants and consumers,” added Devata.

Story-based analytics for risk assessment

Matching users poses a series of analytical and technical challenges, PayPal uses advanced machine learning combined with proprietary story-based analytics to drive better risk decisions. “We run multiple models and rules before making decisions on transactions—all within milliseconds,” Devata added.

PayPal leverages the network effect for risk management by evaluating all the accountsit recognizes for its customers when making real-time assessments. According to Devata, the task is to identify accounts with suspicious fraudulent behaviors, and that requires a lot of science and analytics.

“There is a human story behind every transaction, and we combine data analytics and human oversight to find this story and try to protect our customers,” said Devata.

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[1]Banks step up battle vs cybercrime

[2]On behalf of PayPal, Ipsos interviewed approximately 34,000 consumers from 31 markets to examine how people shop online and across borders. Research in the Philippines was carried out with 1,006 respondents between 16 to 27 April 2018. Data was weighted to adjust for panel bias based on external trend data on incidence of online shoppers in the country

Reimagine yourself with the Modern PC

Today’s modern professionals are more dynamic in how they work, diverse in their tasks, and mobile in their activity. Their lifestyles demand tech that not only fits, but also elevates their day to day activities. 

Enter the Modern PC -- thinner, lighter, faster, and able to perform even the most demanding tasks. From form to function and all the innovations in between, Modern PCs are packed with the power to meet the dynamic needs of today’s tech savvy users.

Reimagine the way you work
The advent of technology has radically changed the way people work. Gone are the days when professionals were limited to working on their computers in the office. The varied demands of real life call for flexibility -- the flexibility to work when you need to, not when your computer says you can.

Today’s new crop of Modern PCs are thinner and lighter than ever, so you can bring it wherever life takes you. Be ready to hammer out that presentation for tomorrow’s surprise meeting whether you’re in a cafe or in the airport or even at the beach. What’s more, revamped batteries capable of running all-day means you can keep working and not have to worry about looking for an outlet.

Creative professionals can also take advantage of the versatility of today’s modern PC. Its structure means you can use it in four different ways depending on your needs - from conventional laptop to tablet. Touchscreen operation, which allows you to interact without restriction, make desktop software like Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign more intuitive and easier to use so you can take your creativity to the next level.

Reimagine the way you play
What’s life without entertainment? It’s becoming more and more commonplace to use devices not just for work, but for play as well. With the all new Modern PCs, users can enjoy the very best of everything as they straddle the line between productivity and entertainment.

Imagine streaming high resolution media and incredible audio, while at the same time having access to a host of apps to enjoy. With vivid displays, powerful processors and lightning-quick loading speeds, you can enjoy the content you love without delay or distraction.

From gaming to surfing the net, the Modern PC is a very capable machine. Immerse yourself in high frame rate gaming, or surf, shop, and connect across multiple tabs and programs with ease.

Reimagine the way you move
Modern professionals are a nomadic and mobile bunch. Just go into any coffee shop and see how many people are working on their laptops. Today’s modern lifestyle demands mobility without sacrificing power and capability.

With thinner and lighter Modern PCs, you can do whatever you need to do, wherever you need to do it. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelance designer, or a working professional. It enables you to realize your potential day in and day out. With extremely long battery life, you can work or play all day and leave the charger behind.

Be more productive and more mobile than ever before.

Learn more about Modern PCs at https://www.reimagineyourself.co/en-ph/.