Upgrading to Windows 8 OS

 

I have recently upgraded my OS to Windows 8.  My colleagues uses this OS and I find it very efficient thru its applications and dashboard features. After several restart during the reboot process, it was successfully installed. While configuring my settings and personalizing my laptop (Acer Aspire One D270) I found out that all the apps are not working due to resolution problem. Windows 8 could not support resolutions under 1024 x 768. I am so frustrated because I failed to check the internet if my laptop is really capable to carry Win 8.

So, to help those not-so-techy people like me, I listed down some glitches that may be experienced if the device is not supported by Windows 8.

1. Resolution – mentioned earlier. You can resolve this by purchasing a new laptop because you cannot just download drivers and install it.
2. Damaged synaptic driver (multi-gestures feature of track pads) – I downloaded the driver from Synaptics and installed it but nothing happens. (I’m still figuring this one out and searching the web for enlightenment.)
3. Loss Net framework – you will be prompted to install this but I’ll still include the link here
4. You will have to download Adobe Reader, music/video applications (WinAmp, iTunes, VLC, etc). Windows’ application should read this file but remember, it may not be supported for some reasons.
5. You may want to install some Windows Live Essentials. I have, because Windows Journal of 8 is not as efficient like Windows Live Writer.

Nonetheless, I find this new Windows OS a very futuristic development. It looks scary at first and one may think of it as very complicated but you’ll find it as user friendly as other Windows releases and loved it in the end.

xx

Mao Gonzales

Game of Thrones Season 3

 

How come I posted late about Season 3?

Yes, I don’t have the chance since I‘m so full of <insert_company_name_here>!

But alas! Game of Thrones Season 3 is already here! Did you missed it? I vow not to download torrents but I can’t help it!! I’ll just buy the complete season 3 CD when it’s available.

I wish George R.R. Martin finishes the last two novels STAT!

 

Valar Dohaeris!

 

xx
Mao Gonzales

Review: Rizal Without the Overcoat

Rizal Without the Overcoat by Ambeth R. Ocampo

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A good way to pass time. Has motivational effects from Rizal thru Ambeth's way of delivering history. I wish I have this book back in college. Imagine, I had a crush on Rizal with just lame books and module what more if I have this book! I'm even encouraged to learn a little Spanish. :)

Un libro muy recomendable!



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Windows Live Writer

 

I have been posting blogs from my MS Word 2007 since I discovered Word has this feature. Recently, I updated my Microsoft Office to its latest version - Microsoft Office 2013. I have then neglected to register my blog account due to busy schedule on my work (which I so loved). So just this afternoon, out of boredom this long holiday weekend gives, I attempted to blog again. I am reading a very good book and compelled to share this in my blog.

Attempting to register my blog to MS Word 2013 almost kill my patience. It keeps on prompting “Word cannot register your account.” & why the hell, right? I correctly typed my log-in details, I read the guide over and over again, I consulted forums both for Microsoft and Blogger but the registration is still rejected. So I browse again the web and stumble at this recommendation – Windows Live Writer.

It sure fits my standards and exceeds my expectations. It supports multiple blog accounts, has the features of your blog provider  like categories and queue posts, it does not need to set-up picture provider and automatically uploads picture from your file or from web. You can also edit through source code and can preview posts with your blog lay-out. Also, you can opt to be always reminded to put on title and categories.

What happened earlier reminds me of the saying “Everything happens for a reason.”

 

xx
Mao Gonzales

National Health Insurance Program in the Philippines CARES for Its People

I've been very very busy since summer last year. So many things happened in my life that somehow, my growth as a person feels like a joke. Come on, you know what I mean. Looking back, you couldn't believe this will happen and you'll never imagine yourself standing in this spotlight. Now, you know what I mean.

March 2012, I was hired at a National Government Office. It was the height of revolutionary campaign of PhilHealth towards growth, internal and external. Spearheaded by the greatest President and CEO of the Corporation, Dr. Eduardo P. Banzon (I'm quoting several employees here). For 17 years of existence, PhilHealth has established their link to its clientele thru Local Health Insurance Office (previously known as PhilHealth Service Office), several satellite offices, Regional Offices and projects like PhilHealth Sabado. Nonetheless, a lack of representative from the point of service makes availing PhilHealth's product, still, complicated. Thus, PhilHealth's run towards Universal Health Care via Aquino Health Agenda gave birth to the PhilHealth CARES.

Customer Assistance Relations and Empowerment Staff. This proudest project envisions a harmonious relationship between the consumer and the Corporation, a well-assisted and an empowered Filipinos. Merely 600 nurses were deployed at PhilHealth accredited hospital to spread their healing hand to those in need.  Stationed inside the hospitals where availing the benefits is very vital, CARES struggles to straighten the implementation of the Corporation's policy and ensure stakeholders' compliance. Millions of inquiries were resolved at the point  of service (hospitals), thousands of members need not to spend travel fare for their Member Data Record and numerous Filipino, educated and informed about their benefits as insurance member; I can say that I am proud to be one of the PhilHealth CARES pioneers. Please continue to serve the Filipino with heart and improve for the better. 

As I embark on a new journey, I will forever be a CARES in my heart. 

Soar high PhilHealth CARES. Public service at its finest!


xx
M