Ethyl vs. Isopropyl Alcohol: Which Is Better for Your Skin?

When choosing rubbing alcohol for personal hygiene, you may come across two common types: ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Both can effectively disinfect, but which one is better for applying to your skin?

For everyday personal use, 70% ethyl alcohol is an excellent choice. It is commonly used in hand sanitizers and rubbing alcohol products and is generally suitable for disinfecting intact skin. It can also be a little more comfortable for frequent skin use than isopropyl alcohol, although either type can cause dryness with repeated application.

70% isopropyl alcohol is also effective on skin and is widely used as a disinfectant. However, it can be quite drying, particularly when used frequently. Isopropyl alcohol is especially useful for other purposes, such as cleaning electronics and removing grease or residue.

The 70% concentration is important. Alcohol that is too concentrated isn't necessarily better for disinfection. The presence of water in a 70% solution helps the alcohol work effectively against many microorganisms and allows it to remain on the surface longer.

If you're buying alcohol specifically for hands or occasional application to intact skin, 70% ethyl alcohol is a simple and practical choice. Look for products clearly labeled for use on skin and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

One important reminder: rubbing alcohol is not meant to be consumed, even when it contains ethyl alcohol. Some products are denatured or contain other ingredients that make them unsafe to drink.

In short, both ethyl and isopropyl alcohol can be useful disinfectants, but for everyday personal skin use, 70% ethyl alcohol is a convenient option. If frequent use causes dryness or irritation, consider using an appropriate alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing moisturizing ingredients instead.

Moshi Manju: Pinipilahan!

Sa tuwing magagawi kami sa SM Megamall, di namin nakakalimutang bumili ng masarap na merienda na Moshi Manju. Isang Philippine based store na nagtitinda ng freshly-made na small hot bread na may palaman sa loob (chocolate man o caramel/yema).

Ang "Moshi" ay galing sa Japanese greeting (moshi moshi), at ang "Manju" ay tumutukoy sa traditional Japanese sweet buns.

Photo Credits to Moshi Manju Official FB Page

Madalas namin bilhin ay yung chocolate-flavored. Ang aroma nito ay kalat na kalat sa paligid at langhap na langhap ito ng mga taong namimili sa Supermarket Building B.

Pagkatapos namin mag-grocery ay direcho na ang aking asawa upang bumili ng masarap, fluffy at tasty na Moshi Manju. 130 pesos lang ang isang box na may 24 pcs. na. Tinitipid namin iyun at kinakain tuwing almusal at merienda.

Tatlong beses palang namin nae-encounter ang store branch nila. Bukod sa SM Megamall Supermarket Building B, ay meron din sa may Market Market Taguig at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas.

Tara at tikman nyo na rin mga kaibigan. Kung natikman nyo na at suki rin kayong kagaya namin, alin sa mga flavor ang pinakagusto at pasado sa panlasa nyo?

Best Websites to Sell Your Digital Art and Photography in 2026

Whether you're a digital artist, illustrator, graphic designer, or photographer, the internet has made it easier than ever to turn your creativity into a source of income.

Instead of relying on local clients alone, you can showcase your work to buyers around the world. From downloadable digital products to print-on-demand merchandise and stock photography, there's a platform for almost every type of creator.

Here are some of the best websites worth exploring.

1. Etsy

Etsy has become one of the most popular marketplaces for creative entrepreneurs.

You can sell:

• Digital illustrations
• Printable wall art
• Stickers
• Planner templates
• Wedding invitations
• Digital journals
• Photography prints

One of Etsy's biggest strengths is that you control your pricing, branding, and product listings while reaching millions of customers worldwide.

2. Gumroad

Gumroad is an excellent choice if you want to sell directly to your audience.

Creators commonly sell:

• Digital artwork
• Photoshop brushes
• Lightroom presets
• Tutorials
• eBooks
• Design templates
• Exclusive downloads

Because customers purchase directly from you, Gumroad is ideal for building your own creative business.

3. Creative Market

If you're a graphic designer or digital artist, Creative Market is one of the best places to sell professional design assets.

Popular products include:

• Fonts
• Icons
• UI kits
• Templates
• Mockups
• Illustrations
• Textures
• Digital graphics

Many businesses and fellow designers regularly shop here for high-quality creative resources.

4. Adobe Stock

If you're a photographer or digital illustrator, Adobe Stock allows you to license your work to businesses, marketers, publishers, and creative professionals around the world.

You can upload:

• Photos
• Illustrations
• Vectors
• Backgrounds
• Textures

Every download earns you a royalty, making it a great source of passive income over time.

5. Shutterstock

Shutterstock is one of the largest stock marketplaces in the world.

It's particularly suitable for:

• Travel photography
• Nature photography
• Business images
• Lifestyle photography
• Abstract backgrounds
• Vectors
• Illustrations

The more quality content you upload, the greater your chances of generating recurring sales.

6. ArtStation Marketplace

If you specialize in concept art, game art, fantasy illustrations, or 3D assets, ArtStation is an excellent platform.

Many professional artists sell:

• Digital prints
• Brushes
• Tutorials
• 3D models
• Asset packs

It's also a fantastic place to build your portfolio and connect with clients in the gaming and entertainment industries.

7. Redbubble

Redbubble lets you upload artwork once and sell it on a wide variety of physical products.

These include:

• T-shirts
• Hoodies
• Stickers
• Phone cases
• Posters
• Mugs
• Notebooks
• Tote bags

The platform handles manufacturing, shipping, and customer support, allowing you to focus on creating.

8. Society6

Society6 operates similarly to Redbubble but has a strong audience interested in home décor.

Your artwork can appear on:

• Canvas prints
• Framed art
• Pillows
• Blankets
• Furniture
• Wall décor
• Stationery

It's a great option if your artistic style complements interior design.

Tips for Increasing Your Sales

No matter which platform you choose, success rarely happens overnight. Here are a few ways to improve your chances:

• Upload consistently.
• Use descriptive titles and keywords.
• Create eye-catching thumbnails.
• Build a recognizable artistic style.
• Share your work on social media.
• Start a portfolio website or blog.
• Engage with your audience and respond to customer questions.

Consistency is often more important than uploading hundreds of designs at once.

Diversify Your Income

Many successful creators don't rely on a single platform.

For example, you could:

• Sell printable artwork on Etsy.
• Offer design assets on Creative Market.
• License photos on Adobe Stock and Shutterstock.
• Sell tutorials on Gumroad.
• Upload artwork to Redbubble and Society6.

This diversified approach can help create multiple streams of income while reducing your dependence on any one marketplace.

Final Thoughts

There has never been a better time to share your creativity with a global audience.

Whether you're creating digital illustrations, graphic designs, concept art, or photography, there are countless opportunities to earn from your work online.

Choose one or two platforms to start with, learn how they work, and gradually expand as your portfolio grows.

Most importantly, keep creating. Every artwork and every photograph you publish is another opportunity for someone, somewhere in the world, to discover your talent.

GitHub vs GitLab vs Bitbucket: Which Repository Wins?

When it comes to hosting and managing code, three platforms dominate the conversation: GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Each has carved out its niche, but which one truly stands out?

🔹 GitHub

The largest and most popular platform, GitHub thrives on community. With millions of open-source projects, it’s the go-to for collaboration, visibility, and integrations. If you want exposure and a vast ecosystem, GitHub is hard to beat.

🔹 GitLab

GitLab shines with its all-in-one DevOps approach. Beyond version control, it offers built-in CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and security tools. Teams that value a single, integrated workflow often lean toward GitLab.

🔹 Bitbucket

Bitbucket is Atlassian’s answer to Git hosting, tightly integrated with Jira and Trello. It’s especially appealing for enterprises already invested in the Atlassian ecosystem. Its support for private repositories from the start made it a favorite for closed-source projects.

🏆 The Verdict

• For open-source and community projects: GitHub

• For integrated DevOps pipelines: GitLab

• For Atlassian-heavy teams: Bitbucket

Ultimately, the “best” depends on your team’s priorities. If collaboration and visibility matter most, GitHub wins. If seamless CI/CD is key, GitLab is your champion. And if your workflow revolves around Atlassian tools, Bitbucket is the natural fit.

Napaka-useful nitong AI Tools na ito

Dalawa sa AI tools ang madalas kong gamitin, ang ChatGPT sa cellphone ko at ang CoPilot sa pc ko.

Dadali ang mga tasks na ginagawa mo pag ginamit mo ang mga AI tools na ito. Tara at iyo ng tignan isa isa.

• ChatGPT (by OpenAI)
• CoPilot (by GitHub, now part of Microsoft)
• Gemini (by Google)
• Claude (by Anthropic AI)
• Grok (by xAl, twitter now X own by Elon Musk)

Enjoy!

Ano Ang Markdown?

According to Wikipedia, "Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor."

Natuwa akong gamitin to lalo na nung nag eexplore ako sa GitHub. That time kasi may tinatapos akong test task para dun sa isang company na inaplayan ko.

Curious kasi akong gumawa ng short tutorial on how to install, deploy and use the game project I made. Ayun at napadpad ako sa website na ito: The Markdown Guide.

Grabe no ang dami na pala ngayong mga bagong bagay na matagal ng nag-eexist. Hinihintay lang nila na matuklasan natin sila.

Kaya sa kapwa ko programmer o developer, magpatuloy ka lang sa pag-eexplore at pagtuklas ng mga bagong technologies. May isa pa nga kong nagawa na ikinagulat ko. Pwede ka na palang magdeploy o publish ng gawa mo sa GitHub (GitHub Page kung tawagin) tapos malalaro (kung game) o makikita (kung website) mo na rin agad sa online, pwede mo pang i-share sa iba. Galing no?!

Enjoy sa pagbabasa ng blog ko kaibigan.

NWOW Ebike Worth It ang Pagbili

Worth it talaga ang ibinayad namin na 56K noong 2020, kasagsagan ng COVID19, para bumili ng ebike (ERV S).

Di kami nagdalawang isip ng ate ko na bumili sa kabila ng napakataas na halaga nito.

Ayun nagagamit namin sa pamamalengke, pagbili ng pagkain ng mga alagang pusa at aso at pagpunta sa Lakefront tuwing Linggo ng umaga para mag badminton.

Never pa namin itong napalitan ng parts like baterya at kung anu-ano pa. Ang tanging bagay lang na nagawa namin dito ay napahanginan ang mga gulong sa vulcanizing shop at mag change oil na natutunan lang namin sa YouTube.

Maingat din kami sa pagcha-charge at iniiwasan namin na mag over charging. Isa kasi yun sa numero uno na nakakasira ng baterya.

Hindi namin ipinang nenegosyo ito at baka sitahin at hulihin kami. Binili namin ito for personal at family use (private).

By the way, sa Lower Bicutan branch Taguig kami bumili at ang name ng store nila ay TailG Marketing Electric Bicycle.

Internet Service Providers Sa Pinas

Ikaw ba ay naghahanap ng mura at reliable na internet broadband plans dito sa Pinas?

Maraming pagpipilian subalit dapat ay pag aralan at pag isipang maigi dahil karamihan sa kanila ay may contract or lock-in period na kapag nakabitan ka na eh hindi ka basta basta makakapag end ng contract. Unless babayaran mo yung natitirang buwan doon sa lock-in period plus other fees (pero depende pa rin ito sa Internet Service Provider kaya dapat basahing maigi ang contract/terms & conditions bago magpakabit).

Anyway, naririto ang isang article na tungkol sa Internet Service Providers at mga iba't-ibang broadband plans sa Pinas. Basahin at magsaliksik. :)

• Choose from These 5 Internet Service Providers for a Fast Internet Experience

GOMO o DITO: Alin Ang Maganda?

Ikaw ba ay naghahanap ng prepaid sim na may data? Para kahit nasaan ka ay pwede kang makakonek sa internet. O baka naman inis na inis ka na dahil madalas mawala ang broadband connection nyo sa bahay mapa PLDT, Globe, Sky o Converge man yan.

Naririto ang dalawang sikat na sikat ngayon na prepaid sim na nakasentro sa data. 

DITO vs GOMO Unli Data Promos

Basahin ang article at iclick ang link sa itaas at nang malaman kung paano nga ba.

Enjoy!

Minute Burger Franchise Package

Nadaanan ko lang ito sa Facebook newsfeed ko at pumukaw ito sa akin.

Matagal na akong business-minded pero alanganin ako sa physical store o pagpa-franchise.

Looks enticing and interesting pero ilagay ko na lang muna rito sa blog ko at baka interesado kayo.

Minute Burger Franchise Package. Check nyo na at baka eto na ang maging susunod na negosyo mo.

Enjoy!

Wedding Souvenirs

We are still thinking on what souvenirs, giveaways, favors or whatever you call it, which we are going to give on our big day this December 2022.

Sa kakahanap ko sa Shopee or Google, I stumble upon this site and I think it could give you ideas if you are looking for possible giveaways as well.

Go ahead and check it out:

Wedding Giveaway Ideas

Thank you! :)

Automatic Washing Machine

Nakakamangha at sobrang nakakabilib nitong Automatic Washing Machine simula ng binili namin ito sa Puregold, Lakefront taong mid 2019. Ang brand nito ay Hanabishi. Kagaya lang din ito ng regular washing machine with dryer subalit dito ay ihahanda at ise-setup mo lang ang lahat ng labahin mo, lalagyan ng detergent (powder or liquid), tapos iiwanan mo lang ng isang oras. Pagbalik mo ready to get at pwede ng isampay. Halos tuyo na ang mga nalabhan at pwede mo ng suotin makalipas ang 1 o 2 oras na nakasampay (depende rin sa panahon kung tag-araw o tag-ulan).

Sobrang nakatipid kami sapagkat dati ay nagbabayad pa kami sa maglalaba ng mga damit namin tuwing Linggo. Kaya nirerecommend ko rin sa inyo na kumuha at bumili na rin kayo. Though may kamahalan ang presyo nito na humigit kumulang 10,000 pesos. Pero worth it naman at malaking kaginhawaan at katipiran ang dulot nito sa amin. Parang rice cooker lang yan na ise-setup mo lang sa simula; lalagyan ng bigas, huhugasan, lalagyan uli ng eksaktong tubig, isasaksak sa kuryente, io-on then pagbalik mo may mainit na kanin ka na. Ang kagandahan pa ay halos wala pang gaanong tutong.

O sya napapahaba ang blogpost ko na ito.  Maraming salamat sa pagbabasa kaibigan.

English post dapat eto at nakapagdraft na ko before. Kaya lang walang time maipost. Kaya eto na:

I can't help myself but staring at our almost 3-year old automatic washing machine. Up to now, I can't conceal the excitement whenever we use it. The wonders of technology is amazing! :)

Iflix o Netflix: My Experience In Using Them

Parehas kong nagamit ang dalawang app na ito: ang iflix at netflix.

Tinry kong iinstall ang iflix at magbayad ng 64.50 pesos a month sa loob ng dalawang buwan. Qualified ako at na-avail ang super discounted nilang promo. Okay naman ang naging experience ko sa mga panahong subscriber nila ako. Naroroong nakakapanood ako ng iilang kdrama series, asian movies at piling-piling western series and films. Sa halagang 64.50 pesos kada buwan, sulit na sulit na lalo na't mahilig kang manood tuwing free time mo.

Makaraan ang dalawang buwan ay inihinto ko na ang iflix at masuwerteng nabiyayaan ng access sa netflix ng tita ko. May isa pa syang free slot out of 5 at ibinigay niya ito sa akin for free. Sa pagkakatanda ko ay nagbabayad sya ng 149 pesos a month, ang pinakamababang plan ng netflix kung saan sa cellphone ka lang pwede manood using the netflix app (take note, isang user lang ang pwede manood at hindi pwedeng sabay). Halos parehas naman sila ng inooffer na service subalit mas marami at more on western films/series ang content ni netflix. Dito ko napanood ang The Umbrella Academy, Through Night and Day at ang pinakabago at kasalukuyan kong pinapanood na The Last Dance kung saan bida ang Chicago Bulls at si Michael Jordan.

Wala na akong masasabi pang iba pero kung ikaw ang tipo ng tao na palapanood ay malamang nakainstall na rin sa iyo ang isa o dalawang ito sa smartphone mo. Ako naman ay bihira lang at nakakapanood lang tuwing free time ko. Masasabi kong iflix ka kung nagtitipid ka at mas prefer mo ang asian content at netflix naman kung bet mo ang western content. Muli walang panget o maganda sa dalawang ito, depende na lang sa preference at needs mo.

Tandaan, dapat may internet connection ka nang sa gayon ay magamit mo ang dalawang app na ito. Pag mabagal o pawala-wala ang net mo, mukang masasayang lang ang ibabayad mo. Online streaming kasi ang mga ito pero pwede namang for offline viewing at kailangan mo lang i-download sa app. Take note ang nada-download mo pala ay exclusive lang sa app at hindi pwedeng i-distribute at i-share sa iba kahit i-connect mo pa ang smartphone sa computer mo. That's how they strictly protect all their content from getting shared and stolen.

Anyway, tara nood na muna tayo!

The Umbrella Academy: Ang Aking Bagong Kinababaliwan

Hindi talaga ako palapanood ng western or kdrama series sa Iflix or Netflix pero pag may natipuhan ako ay talagang tatapusin ko hanggang dulo.

Habang nagsu-swipe down ako sa newsfeed ng Facebook ko ay biglang tumamban sa akin ang trailer ng The Umbrella Academy. Napukaw agad ang aking atensyon sapagkat kahit noon pa ay interesado na ako sa time travel. Favorite ko nga yung Back to the Future movie installments. At ang isa pang nakakatawa ay yung napanood ko palang trailer ng The Umbrella Academy ay for season 2 na pala kaya nung sinimulan ko ng panoorin sa Netflix ay sobrang dami ko palang kailangang tapusin. Sa awa ng Diyos, natapos ko parehas ang season 1 at 2 nito.

Ang isa pang nagkainteres ako ay ang pagkakaroon ng super powers ng mga bida rito. Naroroong may nakakapag-usap sa mga namatay na at pwede nyang hingan ng tulong, mayroong babanggit ng "I heard a rumour..." tapos gagawin na ang nais nyang ipagawa o mangyari,  may mala Incredible Hulk ang lakas, may magaling sa kutsilyo na parang isang ninja, meron din namang may kakayanan na kontrolin ang elemento ng hangin, naroroon ding may mala-octopus ang kapangyarihan subalit sa simula palang ng kwento ay maagang namatay, at ang pinakabida sa kanilang lahat, si Five, na may kakayahang manipulahin ang oras at mag time travel.

Anyway, kung naging interesado ka rin dahil sa kwento ko ay simulan mo na ring panoorin. Ako nga excited na sa season 3 at talagang di na mapakali.

Enjoy-in mo lang at wag masyadong seryoso sa buhay. Have a stress-free life.

Eto pala yung trailer na sinasabi kong nagpush sakin para panoorin ito:

Viber, WeChat and Line

The first time I heard these cool apps made me interested to try and install them into my android phone. I got easily hooked to what they are claiming that everything is free. Free to make calls, video calls and send messages (chat). But have you thought something weird or became suspicious at all? You don't need to load just to use these. All you have to do is install them on your phone. I will tell you something what is the catch on this. And that is the wi-fi. You need to have wi-fi near youe. If you are at home and you don't have this stuff, then Viber, WeChat or Line is no use at all and becomes an ordinary app installed on your phone for nothing. They only become free if you have wi-fi or go to the nearest mall where they are offering this free internet connection. But don't expect that your connection with people on the other end is smooth and crisp. There are many people out there who have the same intention as you.

Reaction After Watching Praybeyt Benjamin

Since, I became curious about Praybeyt Benjamin and as a matter of fact, I posted a blog entry of it here, finally I watched the said movie. I wonder why it earned 331 million in the year of 2011 (as of now, it is no longer the 2nd highest grossing film in the Philippines as It Takes A Man And A Woman took its place) and it showed me why.

The film is very funny and infectious. I laughed not because of the funny lines but also to the main lead of this movie who is Vice Ganda. No doubt, his attack, punch lines and actions are all funny and very effective. You will surely hook in the movie and laugh until no voice (air) comes out.

Form Factor by Sugarfree

I really love this song of Sugarfree. I want to share its lyrics so you can sing along with the embedded YouTube song. Enjoy and have fun guys!

Here is the song:



Here is the song lyrics:

Canon A2400 IS or Nikon S3100?

Guys! Do you have some experiences in using any of these two point and shoot camera? I'm still undecided on what to buy between these two. Please help me to choose. Thanks!

Way To Browse Internet Even If Your IT People Block Your Access

I just want to share this link to you, remainhidden. I know you will ask me what's special about this site anyway? Why am I sharing this to you? Then, this site will offer you to access site that your internet provider/IT people block you because of some reasons like security and safety.

Tech Thing : "20 Things I Learned"

If you are a curious person who wants to read, learn and study things that interest you esp. in the field of Information Technology, I'm sure you will enjoy reading this one, 20 Things I Learned About Browsers and The Web.