Preparation is key.

     Someone once said to me long ago, "Expect the unexpected". That has been something I keep close to my heart. It is probably why I am always up on my toes and haven't been able to relax. I am always looking forward to unexpected challenges. 

    Keeping sentiments aside, I have another challenge for IS101. The next test seems to be tougher than Microsoft Word. I am having difficulties passing B.5.1 and B.5.2 with 80%. I am trying. Hopefully tonight or tomorrow, I will be able to get it. I will go to college tomorrow. I have to. I need to finish this semester by any means. Happy Easter!

My Data Entry Favorites: Name Box and Paste Options

There are so many tools for us to navigate and work in Excel but one of the most valuable tools for me is the Name Box and the Paste Options. The Name Box helps us know where we are and the cell we have selected. The Paste Options has a variety of options that allows us to paste the formatting or the values of the transpose.

Excel was introduced to me in the 5th grade but I never knew how to use the Paste Options. I tried to find out when they started these options but couldn't find in the Google. Just wanted to know whether I just missed it or they were developed in the later 2000's.

Catch up with my classes

    I was planning to catch up with my classes while we had our spring break. Unfortunately, my allergy got severe in the break. Maybe because I was eating a lot of ice-cream and took long bath. The allergy started more than a month ago but it got worst after I took a long bath. I do remember the water wasn't too warm and I was in there for a long time just enjoying music and thinking about stuffs. 

    I know the remedy to my cold/allergy. I am using the CVS Pharmacy Allergy & Sinus Relief Sterile Saline Nasal Mist but haven't made a priority to go to the doctor, I will wait for a week and then see whether I need a medical visit. How was your recess? What did you do?

Congratulation Email!

    On Wednesday evening I got my email from Certiport after completing the Word 2019 Associate certification. This kind of emails make me happy. I am so glad the IS101 class has been a practical class where we are not just learning Microsoft software but also have something to showcase our learning and experience. This certification will be great to show in our resume and LinkedIn.

    I have been asked this question by Indeed that whether I have any certification or Word and others but now I can proudly say I have a certification.

Fonts Fonts Fonts

Fonts play a huge part in making the document a certain way. The file can look like a scientific paper, a romantic letter, or a child's play just by its fonts. One has to be careful of what fonts and font styles one use. 

The safest font style and size for me that goes with almost all documents are making the document in Times New Roman or Arial and setting the size to 12. They mostly never give criticism or raise an eyebrow. 

One of the ways to make a statement effective and visible is to make it bold, underlined, or in italics. I emphasize and bold those ideas or words if I want the reader to focus more on them, and it works great for everyone. Highlighting words and text is also another way to emphasize the importance. 

Most used and least used print option

This blog is about me using these print options. I am not saying it about others. 

I notice myself using the print copies number a lot. I am mostly printing 100 of copies of my file for work sometime. I also use the paper size option because we always need to be sure that the paper size is appropriate to your need. There are many paper size options from A4, legal, B5, executive and others. The most common type of printing size file is the A4 which is of size 8 x 10 inches. 

The least used print option for me is the paper collation. Until today, I did not know the utilization of it. As per the chapter 3.3.2 of IS101 and also my classmate Shane, collations are used when we need specific number of copies of the individual pages. I think it is mostly used by teachers and legal offices. 

Hope this helps you guys. Let me know what print options do you use the most.

Desktop vs. Notebook vs. Mobile Phones

         Despite not being mobile, the desktop computer actually has several other advantages, such as being easier to repair and upgrade. One can perform as per their need, which is more potent than notebooks and mobile phones.

Laptops or notebooks are mobile and more expensive than desktop computers and mobile phones. They can have a similar robust operating system as a computer but are challenging to upgrade and repair.

Mobile phones are the handiest devices. It might not have powerful tools such as a computer or notebook, but they are cheap to purchase. Most mobiles have a screen touch, but many don't do well with battery after some years.

As an aspiring U.X. Designer, I must understand these devices' functions, strengths, and format. I may be asked to design apps just for a phone or to build a website that also is mobile-friendly.

Artificial Intelligence

     One of the topics in the IS101 was a light introduction to artificial intelligence and robots. It defines A.I. as the areas of computer science where intelligent machines are focused. The overall aim is to develop a computer that is very intelligent, maybe more intelligent than humans. Some people aim to make robots to be problem-solving and create more A.I. by themselves. The term Technological Singularity is also defined right away. It is a theory that may be true or not, that in the future, A.I. will be so advanced that it will overrule humans. 

    This has been the greatest fear factor for humans in terms of making A.I. In my view, we need the support of technology to make the world a better place for all individuals. I hope to see a world where there are people not too stressed about their work, and we are focusing on exploring other planets and making our survival as a human race, and defending the planet from any other physical or other kinds of threats of the cosmos.

Saved me from another e-commerce scam.

    Just 3 hours ago, I was almost gonna purchase clothes from an e-commerce website that had crazy sales going on. It offered me 20 items for just $79. I was like, this can't be true. But the designs were really stylish and cozy at the same time. I was dreaming of wearing it and thinking how good I would look. I am getting done with my sad girl era. Haha. Then I considered whether this was a fraudulent website. I also remembered a chapter in IS101 where it tells about the characters of a fake suspicious webpage. 

    What I did next saved my money or the hassle that I would go through if I had used my credit card. I searched in google with this keyword-"Is molilunnevis scam or genuine?"  There were about 7 websites that verified the authenticity of the website, and almost 6 out of 7 said it was a fake website. I held myself from paying for my order. 

    I understand that there are excellent websites and apps offering crazy discounted clothes, but molilunnevis didn't seem to be the one. I saved myself. 

    However, here is my e-commerce website. Please check it out. 

http://ecobrides.shop/

    I still have a lot to do on this website.

Thank You!

Chandani Lama

U.X. Designing

So what is U.X. Designing? In my own words, it is the process when the designer is trying to define, predict and design the best possible experience whether it is about navigating an app, software or a retail store.

Here, according to the top main credible sources, U.X. design is a process to produce an experience for user in the beginning, during and after the usage of the product or service. 

According to a primary source, U.X. Designing is driven by research, data and tests. Best experience is tried to be offered with a product or service. The experience has to be practical and enjoyable for the majority or all. 

The sources also say, it can involve the whole process of designing, branding, usability, functionality and etc.

The differences between the sources was that two major sources was mostly focusing about U.X. Designing in the software or website development. The other source was explaining how U.X. Designing can be used in real time shopping experience or a way people can be attracted to a physical product or service.

5 year old with multiple screen

I baby sit a family friend’s child sometime. The boy is 5 years old. I was surprised to see that he was playing Roblox and watching a streaming about a game at the same time.

As a child we also were so into games but now, it’s a whole new level of playing. Life has been so filled with technology and digital content.

My parents were afraid of us been ruined by games. I won’t say, we are totally free of digital life but me and my friends have been fine. Let’s see how kids raised in this way turn out. Till now, I think they are smarter than us as 5 year old.

My first post

Hello everyone! This is my first post for this blog. However, this is not my first blog. I have my other blog that are not too active. However, I have seen myself always talking about the similar subject matters, consciousness, wealth, technology and science. I wouldn't call myself a nerd. My moto of life is to find balance among all aspects of life. It is getting ironic that I haven't found my balanced lifestyle, but I am optimistic I will find that sweet spot.

My message to you in this post is that I hope you are thriving or at least you are trying your best to reach your goal. I hope you are not caught up by the superficial world we live in.  

“Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.” ― Horace Mann

With this quote, I do think one can help humanity by impacting just one life positively. And it is not hard to do so.