Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Reasons Why PS4 is Better than the Xbox One






It’s always a competition in the gaming industry especially for titans such as the PlayStation and Xbox. Both of these consoles have always been competing in terms of performance, graphics, specs and even the exclusive games.

Whenever updated versions of these consoles are released, gamers and fans are always competing to see which one performs best. For some, they’re both just gaming consoles but for gamers, that’s not always the case since they are always looking for an experience that will take them to the next level.

In this article, we will be talking everything you need to know about the PlayStation 4. This has been around for a while and it’s starting to get a lot of feedbacks from users that it is a much better one compared to its big competitor, the Xbox One.

Let’s take a look at some of the facts as to why a lot of gamers are into the PlayStation 4:

Power
It’s evident that the PlayStation 4 has an advantage in terms of power than the Xbox One which also means that it is better in performance for 3rd party games. Sure the Xbox One may have had a little boost after freeing up its processing power but the PS4 always has a better record in terms of providing superior frame rate and resolution. This could mean better games especially on the race of first person shooters.

Games
The PS4 exclusives so far have experienced a bit of a train wreck with release of the games such as Driveclub and Knack. But that doesn’t mean that Sony won’t keep us disappointed since some big exclusive releases will be in the hands of PS4 soon. These exclusive games include The Order: 1886, LittleBig Planet 3, Bloodborne and Batman: Arkham Knight. Lastly, let’s not forget about the games that Naughty Dog has in store for the PS4 such as Uncharted 4 and the much awaited sequel for The Last Us, if there really is one.



Ecosystem
As a company, Sony is on a bit of a struggle but Kaz Hirai is very clear about making the PlayStation the main pillar of his new strategy. This means that PS4 owners will get full access to the features of Sony’s other key titles such as the PS Vita, PS TV, Morpheus and many more. The company is looking forward to building a multi-device ecosystem that is revolving around the PS4. With that alone, you can easily say that it’s probably the right time to pick up that PS4 now.

Momentum
In the console war, the PS4 is taking an impressive lead so far. Even though not much of the 3rd party titles have surfaced yet, a lot of developers are now seemingly putting their time, focus and effort into a system that has a higher install base. This means that not only will we get better versions of these games; we’ll also get better exclusive games from different kinds of developers. Also, since PS4 is out in the wild, there’s a chance that one of your friends owns one as well. With that in mind, you will surely have a great time playing co-op and multiplayer games.

Now all of that has been said, it’s pretty clear why purchasing the PS4 would seem like a smart choice. Just take note that the era for this next gen console has just started so there’s no reason why you should back out anytime soon.




Sunday, January 11, 2015

How to De-Stress?



Work and school can often become too much for us to handle, we get stressed almost every day, it piles up and it burns us out and it starts to affect our health. When you live with stress for a long time, it’s like you are slowly but surely killing yourself because it could cause serious illnesses to us. 

Without us knowing it, we are causing harm to our body because we don't know when we have to take time to relax and to take some time off from the pressure and the energy-draining work that we have to do. 

Here are some of the ways you can relieve yourself from all the stress work or school or life is causing you.

Admit it, we often get obsessed with our work that wherever we may be, we think about it. While walking in a mall, while having a dinner out and sometimes even when we are sleeping. We have to learn to turn ourselves off from the office or our work because it can cause us to feel stressed.

Even when you are at home or at a vacation, you may feel that sense of obligation that you have to answer calls and emails right away, that should not be the case. We should also know how to distance ourselves from our work. You can allot some time at the evening for all of the emails and the phone calls you have to return and make, thirty minutes will already be enough, when the time is already up, turn off your mobile or laptop and have some time for yourself. Just don’t do it right before you go to bed.

This works the same way that a ritual before bedtime puts you in the right mood and state of mind to sleep, a chill out routine will get you to the mood for relaxing. It can just be the simple things that you do as soon as you get home from work, like changing from your work clothes to a comfortable clothing because it can instantly change your mindset. Then do something to change your pace like a dip in the swimming pool or a nice, a warm bath with scented candles or maybe just by listening to relaxing music while you are having a tea or wine.

Sometimes, we go and plan all of the stuff we are going to do when our free day comes, we try to cram everything we want to do in that two days we have off from work that we sometimes cram when it is already time to go back to reality. You can do all these exciting and fun activities that you want but you should always find time to just sit down and give your body time recharge or even just an hour in one day. Sit down, watch a movie or a tv show or flip through a magazine, chill activities are good too. 

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Home Is Where The Heart Is: Some home safety tips for you


That’s right. Home is where the heart is. It is also where the food is, where the valuables are and where your favorite reading books are. 

Here are some home safety tips for you and your family.

Yes, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth more than a ton of cure. But if ever you’re faced with a food crisis, such as food poisoning, you’ll need to know some safety tips you can do right at your own home. Of course, one of the first steps you might want to do is call for help, too. So make sure you have an updated list of those emergency phone numbers in a conspicuous place at home, such as your fridge, your white board, and other places.

Remember the 4 principles of basic food safety: clean, separate, chill and cook.

Always wash your hands first before touching any food. And for foods that need washing, always make sure you thoroughly rinse them.

Always try to separate foods that are on the go with foods that are yet to be prepared. Always try to be aware of contamination, particularly when your foods are exposed out of their containers or out of the fridge. Also, try using separate cutting boards just to be on the safe side.

Fridge is always the best way to chill food. The second option, of course, would be to use an ice box.

Always cook the food with the orientation that you must not burn away its nutrients.

Put windows with safety locks and with treated colors. This is very useful particularly if you have a low-fenced bungalow type residence.

Put on lights with automatic settings. This will definitely scare off burglars and thieves because studies show that proper lighting does have a preventive effect for such criminal acts and offenders.

Install real and not-so-real alarm systems. A nice working alarm system would be nice, but putting up a “Beware of Dogs” sign may also be as effective (especially since you placed the noun in plural form!).

Organize, organize, organize. Of course, one of the easiest home safety tips is to organize not only your things, but also your time. This means that you’ve taken care of your home as conveniently as possible.

Remember – home is where your heart is.