The RainyDay Writer

Avid gamer, meme enthusiast, and a resourcefully efficient writer drawn to the captivating blend of factual and creative narratives—a skillfull fusion of two effective styles. 

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Spoopy Games That’ll Make Every Night An Exciting Halloween Night

Get ready to wear your ghoulishly fashionable pants in the spirit of Halloween. I know there are a ton of folks out there who can’t handle too much horror; but, if spent with other people, the scare becomes way more bearable. I know I’m one of those people.

So whether you’re playing solo or with a group, here’s our list of SPOOPY horror games to keep your night exciting.

Do you know what’s really scary, though? Slow Internet! Fix this fear and upgrade with PLDT Home Fiber Plus Plans so that yo

Splurge vs. Save: The Best Microphones For Gaming and Streaming

You may be God-like in reflex and aim, but, at the end of the day, communication is vital when playing team-based games such as Valorant, Apex, PUBG, and more! In order to relay proper information in an intense match, a microphone is needed, which is why we shall delve into this matter by providing you with a list you can purchase today.

Check out these gaming microphones for every budget!

We are hitting the price levels above ₱5,000, and beginning that category is the slim and gorgeous Wave 3

Tips to Tech Care of Your Devices Under Heat

In the Philippines, a country known for its tropical climate, the relentless heat persists beyond the confines of the summer season. The soaring temperatures and high humidity levels, occasionally punctuated by rain, pose a continuous challenge for both individuals and our devices. It can take a toll on our gadgets if we’re not careful. Fear not, though, because we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll share some valuable tips on how to shield your devices from the unrelenting Philippine heat

Calm Technology: Finding Balance in the Digital Age

Technology has become integral to our lives and incorporated into our daily routines. We use it for communication, quick glimpses of information for school or work, task management, and simple entertainment needs whenever we wind down from our stressful lives. It is great to have these devices focus on the menial tasks in our lives; however, the constant barrage of notifications, alerts, and demands that require our attention leaves us feeling overwhelmed.

Discover the essence of calm technolog

#SoITriedIt: Why You Should Upgrade Your iCloud Storage

I got my regular iPhone 13 back in 2021, switching literally from a full Android ecosystem into the unknown realm of iOS. Fast forward to the present, and I have settled quite nicely into iOS, not regretting my decision at all. I didn’t want to break my wallet completely back then, so I opted for the 128GB storage version, thinking it would be enough.

So many memories but so little storage. Not with Apple Cloud!

For the first four months, 128GB was fine, but as time continued to phase forward

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Achieve Ergonomics in Your Day-to-Day Lives, the Smart Way

The basic definition of “ergonomics” is an applied science that centers around designing and rearranging things to have the utmost efficiency when working, all while being comfortable. This is why we have ergonomic chairs, desks, spaces, etc. Being ergonomically inclined can improve your overall mindset, which is why we present ways to achieve ergonomics in your daily life.

Striving for an ergonomic lifestyle will help you in the long run.

If you want to maintain balance in your mind, you migh
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From Game to Grave: Forgotten Gaming Genres

As fast as it is for something to become “viral,” like videos, funny animal occurrences, and video games, another side of the same coin covers topics that have basked in the limelight just to be forgotten quickly.

No genre is ever “dead,” just really, really rare!

Yes, instead of covering popular titles we have come to love today, we will unfold some “dead" game genres lingering in the shadows—or at least mainly in the past.

Better known for its abbreviation, FMV, these games are a genre that
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My Editorial Journey

My full name is Louigijan Paul U. Balao and I am a freelance writer based in Baguio, PH.

My journey began in literature studies, where I spent three years before transitioning to communication arts, exploring different mediums to present my writings.

My first job was actually as a multimedia producer for YUGATECH, a tech company in the Philippines. I was situated in the editorial team and was in charge of daily news, unique content creation, scriptwriting, and the occasional hosting.

Despite my full-time as a digital copywriter, I freelanced for PLDT's tech web magazine, NextUpgrade. I was given one of the leading roles for its gaming and technology segments. 

Now, here I am. 

Moving on