Airpods Pro - I caved In (delayed post)

 

Last October 2019, i posted a kind of pros and cons article if it's worth getting an Apple Airpods. (this was the blog i wrote back then: Airpods - Is It Worth To Grab One? )

Welp, it just occurred to me now, that it took me a year to decide - ha ha ha! Let's not go into the detail what pursued me to get one.

Three months ago - October this year, i finally caved in.

With my 3 mos using this little baby - i must say, am gonna rate it as 5 out of 5 stars.

These are the main drivers why i luvved it!

1. Seamless connection to my iPhone, Car Stereo, AppleWatch & my MBP

- no doubt, it's one of those domains that @Apple is good at, the tremendously flawless synching/talking/easyset-up between its platforms. And i'm just .... hands-down impressed to it.

2. Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode

- it's not fair to compare this because i never owned any high-end earphones or head-phones (ie) Beats or Bose, until this one came. But i'm really enjoying - pretty ecstatic always whenever i'm using this lil babe.

3. Wireless! period

- yeahhhh!!!! Gone are the days of the tangling wired earbuds. It has improved my productivity a whole lot.

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Below's a shortclip of my self-vid while walking/jogging wearing the lil babe back in November 1, 2020.  Another cool thing? - it doesn't fall off easily despite the rigorous run or jog activities.

I even use this lately in my bike rides.

extra caution: make sure that you activate "transparency" mode while doing your physical activities (jogging, running, walking, biking, cycling, aerobics, etc).

How To Operate (excerpt from Apple.com)

take note: you can't adjust the volume by taps or press; instead, use Hey Siri commands.

Battery Info (excerpt from Apple.com)

batteries by default are consumable, take care of your gadget by keeping it learn when to charge together with your iphone dashboard/notif

I'm not really a huge Apple Fanboy, but in case you are also deciding to grab one, why don't you try the Airpods Max?

And to save you from googling, as of this time - these are the prices:

~billymacdeus

Back Packing Lifehack

 

Summer is just around the corner, Pinas-wise.

I would long for the December breeze again or the hanging Amihan, the soft-cold-nonbiting freeze it brings to the skin from the months of November to January - FebruaryISH...

Welp, sooner or later, we'll get to experience the summer months. And thinking way ahead for the hikers and mountain climbers and backpackers, here's a coolGuide to maximize your hiking gears.

Credits to r/coolguides in reddit.

~billymacdeus

The 4 Ws (Where, Who, What and Why)

 

“How often are we asked a simple question like “Who are you?” or “What do you do?” or “Where are you from?”

 

Considering it a superficial question—if we even consider it at all—we don’t bother with more than a superficial answer.”

 

“most people couldn’t give much in the way of a substantive answer. Could you? Have you taken the time to get clarity about who you are and what you stand for? Or are you too busy chasing unimportant things, mimicking the wrong influences, and following disappointing or unfulfilling or nonexistent paths?”

Excerpt From: Holiday, Ryan. “The Daily Stoic.” Apple Books. 

The specifity of the 4Ws truly points your compass to the right direction. Know it well --- and you will be headed to the correct path.

~billymacdeus

The Figures of Speech

 

Tagging this along because it feels right to know the different figures of speech in the English language.

credits: r/coolguides

~billymacdeus

Lifehack: Clarify Your Intentions

Imagine nasa beach kayo and you want your friend to help you build a sandcastle. 

If you just say, “Let’s play,” they might not know exactly what you want to do. But if you say, “Let’s build a big sandcastle together,” your friend knows exactly what you’re thinking. If they look confused, you can show them what you mean by starting to build the sandcastle yourself. Then ask them, “Can you help me build this wall?” This way, both of you know what to do, and it’s more fun!

This is just pure wowsers!!! Imagine, when you clarify your intentions, and you get to form the habit of always having an end in mind. It would all be much simple to know what you want, and to know where you want to go.

How to Clarify Your Intentions

1. Think First: Before you say anything, take a moment to think about what you really want or need.
2. Use Simple Words: Say what you mean using simple and easy-to-understand words.
3. Be Specific: Instead of saying something general, be specific about what you want. For example, instead of saying “Help me with this,” you can say “Help me put these books on the shelf.”
4. Repeat If Needed: If someone doesn’t understand the first time, don’t be afraid to say it again in a different way.
5. Check Understanding: Ask the other person to repeat what you said in their own words to make sure they understood you.

Benefits of Clarifying Your Intentions

1. Avoid Confusion: When people know exactly what you want, they don’t get mixed up or misunderstand what you’re saying.
2. Build Trust: When you are clear about what you want, people feel more comfortable and trust you more because they know you’re honest and straightforward.
3. Better Results: When you clearly say what you want, it’s easier for others to help you or work with you to achieve that goal.
4. Prevent Mistakes: Clear intentions help avoid mistakes because everyone knows exactly what to do.

See you next round!

~billymacdeus