Safety Precaution By Having Spare Parts

Most of us in the tropical islands are always wondering about living in snowy countries. You can add up the feel living in the mountainous areas, where the white snow is just a great view from afar. Fortunately, I have relatives who live in that part of the region. From time to time, they tell stories about their adventure in the mountains together with some photos.

Computer and artificial intelligence are the trends of today's era, and most of these types of equipment are run and managed by the AI. But of course, there are still some restrictions and hurdles that may cause malfunctions or machine failure. And like I mentioned, where some of my relatives live, they do have a hard time working in the cold region. So basically, if you want to enjoy the white and blue scenery, you need to go on a walk or much better if you have a snowmobile or an arctic ATV. I remember I was able to drive an ATV in a dessert-like place, and it was fun. But of course, that fun also comes responsibility, you need to make sure that your vehicle is in tune. So you won't have any trouble when you go out in the field. One good point to take is to always have extra parts in your vehicle or your work station.

The benefit of having spare parts is for your protection so that you won't get into an accident and the ease of going to and from the spare parts stores. If you have any spare parts with you, installing is as easy as 1, 2, and 3. But if you have no idea about your machine, well, this quarantine or lockdown period is the best time to learn a new hobby or learning.

Now, you can simply order it online and get that Cycle Parts Nation Arctic Cat OEM Parts for your vehicles, whether on or off the snow.

4 Points to Like About Rapoo's Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Gone are the days of the typewriter, but hello mechanical keyboards. Yes, our product review this time is about Rapoo's Mechanical Gaming keyboard. If you have been following www.grabtechdude.net, you'll know that we are giving our honest review and positive feedback on different tech products. So, I'll be sharing my experience and technical details about this gadget.

Like I mentioned earlier, if you're familiar with the typewriter, I'm pretty sure you'll understand what I'm telling. The feel of the keys and the effort of your fingers pressing against the keyboard let you reminisce about the old school typing.

The age of disruption did make a lot of changes in our norms, one of which is the keyboard that we only often use when typing letters and memos. Now it is being used into gaming, the new sports in the online world.

At the beginning of testing the gadget, I'm into watching the one-season series of "The King's Avatar," that's the live-action. The story was interesting because it's about e-sports. Saw several keyboards and mice used in that series, and it was eye-catching. Not sure of the brands used in that series but I'm sure they're all top of the line products. But of course, our review is about the product Rapoo VPro v500.

While using the keyboard, I discovered 4 impressive points about Rapoo's Mechanical Gaming Keyboard that can watch-out by the potential buyer or user of the gadget.

1. Keys have a manageable and practical design. For those who love minimalist products, this one is for you, especially if you only after the functionality and less of it's lavish aesthetics.
2. Keyboard keys are very responsive. Not sure how to measure the response rate of the keys, but for an experienced typist gives me the edge to tell about the gadgets condition when it comes to its response time when you're typing fast. The satisfactory feeling of getting your fingers works even though it's the era of disruption.
3. The visual display can put you in a trans, a sound mood of color. That is in the comfort of your show at your work station. Of course, the backlit glow varies from different customization using special keys on the keyboard. The display can be set from fast to slow, and even to responsive keys or to illuminate certain key areas.
4. Affordability is also one aspect to consider. When buying your preferred keyboard, to use whether on a simple typing job or going on a pro gaming activity, quality and affordability should always come into mind. The gadget looks durable enough to withstand any heavy-hand-user, and for only Php2,795.00, you can buy it at Silicon Valley, Complink, and PC Express. 

These are my points about Rapoo's Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, of course, it also has some other features and performances that will encourage you to use this product.

• It has a dedicated numeric keypad, for people who love to use the number pad area.
• The V500 RGB comes with a spill-resistant design to get through some minor spills while playing or working. But of course, we should always be careful with liquids.
• Backlit settings can be customized with the keys Fn + Esc, F1 up to F12, and brightness can be set with Fn + Left or Right arrow keys. 

Probably the only turn down about this mechanical gaming keyboard is the size. It doesn't have any palm rest.

With all the features and performances that Rapoo's Mechanical Gaming Keyboard currently has, I can say that it's a good deal for affordability and performance for a mechanical gaming keyboard.

6 Best Tips To Keep Your Smartphone Sanitized

With the pandemic crisis, we are now experiencing now it is better to put an extra effort into keeping our smartphones clean since these smartphones are our driver to rely on. Let us do our part in staying safe!

According to a study published in February 2020 under the Journal of Hospital Infection, viruses such as the COVID-19 are capable of surviving up to nine days on smooth surfaces, and that includes a smartphone screen.

“We touch our smartphones more than anything especially now that we try to stay connected to our loved ones who are away from us and keep updated on the latest news. But it can pose a health risk, especially that dirt gets easily transferred into our phones. So, in light of the current COVID-19 situation, we strongly encourage our consumers to practice proper smartphone sanitation in order to protect themselves from contracting the virus,” says Zen Han, OPPO Philippines’ VP of National Sales.

Sanitation is key in keeping clean and safe, making it particularly relevant for Filipinos who are very active smartphone users. Aside from constantly washing your hands with soap and water as advised by the World Health Organization, make sure to practice these tips on properly and safely cleaning your phone, highly recommended by OPPO Philippines:

1. Wash or sanitize your hands. To avoid transferring any harmful bacteria, make sure to sanitize your hands before and after you clean your phone.
2. Ready a soft, lint-free or microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths such as towels and paper towels. Using such may damage the surface of your screen.
3. Use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. Isopropyl Alcohol is a highly effective disinfectant against viruses particularly the ones with 70% concentration. Anything beyond it may evaporate too quickly. When cleaning your phone with alcohol, make sure to use cotton balls or felt-tips swabs when cleaning harder to reach areas like ports and mics and to avoid liquid spilling on such parts that may cause damage to internal components.
4. Use liquid hand soaps with alcohol content. If Isopropyl Alcohol is not readily available, you may use hand soaps with alcohol content. Add a few drops on the screen and gently wipe the whole phone with a microfiber cloth. Make sure to avoid getting moisture in any openings. Wipe off the soap with a damp microfiber cloth afterward, and then dry your phone off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
5. Avoid using harsh home cleaning products. Window and household cleaners with strong chemical components like ammonia or hydrogen peroxide may damage your smartphone screen.
6. Use UV light sanitation. UV-C light, in particular, also used in hospital-grade disinfecting procedures serves as a potent solution that targets certain bacteria. UV devices can be used as well to sanitize your smartphone.

These simple ways have been proven to significantly cut down the number of bacteria found on a smartphone’s surface, as demonstrated by Dr. Lena Ciric, a microbiologist from University College London in this study.

OPPO on the 5th Spot of Top 10 2019 PCT Patent Applications

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced the 2019 results of the international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System, making OPPO the top 5 PCT filer in the rankings by company applicants with 1,927 applications

By filing one international patent application under the PCT, which is an international treaty with more than 150 contracting states, applicants can seek protection for an invention in a large number of countries. Since the start of 2009, OPPO has been working on expanding its patent applications globally in various areas of technologies, having managed to move its WIPO international patent applications ranking from last year’s No. 17 to this year’s No. 5 after years of deep cultivation.

By March 2020, OPPO had more than 43,000 global patent applications, with 16,000 already having been authorized. Among the total applications, about 88%, or more than 38,000, are invention-related. OPPO has filed more than 3,000 5G patent applications, and 1,900 AI patent applications. More than 6,100 image patents have been filed globally, among which 2,000 have been authorized. At the same time, in the area of fast charging, OPPO has filed more than 2,700 applications globally, with more than 1100 being authorized.

Ying Feng, Senior Director of Intellectual Property Dept., OPPO, said “The results of the 2019 PCT international applications in which OPPO was ranked No. 5, up from last year’s No. 17, showed that the strategy of shifting our focus of patent applications effort from China to overseas since years ago is quite effective.” Feng added, “We will continue sticking to the strategy of accelerating our overseas patent effort, especially in the most important countries. We have now applied for patents in areas of 5G standard, fast charging technology, imaging, AI, IoT and other important fields. We’ll accelerate our effort to make breakthroughs in other areas, including chip-making, display technology, and antenna.

OPPO has always attached great importance on the development of patents, with continuing effort on strengthening our investment and exploration on cutting-edge technology. Tony Chen, Founder and CEO of OPPO, said OPPO will invest USD 7 billion in R&D in the next three years. He also added that OPPO will aim to promote research in areas including 5G, AI, AR, and big data and strive to build OPPO with core underlying hardware technologies and software engineering ability. With continuous R&D efforts and broad collaboration with industry partners, OPPO is committed to make it a reality of the latest and the most advanced technologies for the world.

6 Mobile Apps Against Boredom This Quarantine Period

In our current situation, where we are quarantined and forced to stay inside the house because of the COVID-19, one of our biggest challenges is boredom. If we are not accustomed to staying indoor that is a big problem. So, to keep us busy and be interested in some other things, here are some fun activities for the family to enjoy during the extended enhanced community quarantine. Six apps that you can enjoy with your loved ones to help rid of the boredom.

Spaceteam (Free)
This game involves teamwork, quick reading and listening skills, and lots of shouting. Spaceteam is a multiplayer game where 2-8 players operate a spaceship by following on-screen instructions to successfully traverse space-avoiding asteroids and wormholes in the process. The catch? While each player has a unique set of controls, time-sensitive instructions to your controls will only be directed to any of your teammate’s screens—hence the shouting.

Heads Up (Free, with in-app purchases)
“The Ellen Show” fans will undoubtedly be familiar with this guessing game she plays with celebrity guests. With several categories to choose from, players take turns holding their smartphones on their foreheads as the app flashes words that the beholder must guess. The player opposite the screen helps the other player guess the word by shouting clues, doing accents, or acting the word out.

Out of the Loop (Free, with in-app purchases)
Being left out has never been this fun! Out of the Loop is a 5-9 player game that presents a secret word to all but one participant—the one dubbed “out of the loop” by the app. All players then proceed to answer questions about the word, with a vigilant ear to try and guess who they think is out of the loop. The challenge is for the person left out to try their best not to be obvious and pretend to be in the know.

Monopoly (P199)
More of the board game type? Good news! Monopoly is available for mobile devices for only P199. The mobile version of the popular board game allows a maximum of 4 players to sharpen their business minds in an attempt to bankrupt each other.

Exploding Kittens (P99)
For just P99, the nerve-wracking, hostility-inducing card game is available for mobile devices as well. Gather around and enjoy a highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette with the entire family as the game allows for a maximum of 5 players.

TikTok (Free)
Those who want to shed off some quarantine-induced weight, showcase their talents, and simply have fun with the family can try TikTok, the latest and top destination for short-form creative videos. Family members can use the app to show off their dance moves, acting skills, humor, and creativity. They can also follow @vivo_philippines to check out exciting videos from the smartphone brand.

So, what are you waiting for? Strategize, laugh, dance, and bond with the family by downloading these apps through the Vivo app store which is pre-installed in all Vivo smartphone models.