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How to set up your PLDT MyDSL modem settings?

Nov 6, 2008 Hacks and Tips, Internet Leave a comment

For over a year, we have been satisfied with our PLDT MyDSL internet connection as our main connection at home.

One thing I found disadvantageous with the PLDT MyDSL line is setting up the modem settings, especially after a PC reformat. When our home PC was struck by a Trojan horse, I had to make a system reformat. I had to call the support hotline regarding the settings of the IP address, the server address, and other modem settings before I can use the internet. PLDT MyDSL modem settings are not preset so you have to enter the settings manually after a system reformat.

So before everything gets messed up again, I copied the modem settings that I should enter every time I have decided to reformat.

To enter the modem settings,
- Go to Control Panel.
- Click on the Network and Sharing Center
- Right click on the PLDT MyDSL connection icon.
- Then click Configure.
- Enter these settings on their respective fields:
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Windows 7 vs Windows Vista

Nov 3, 2008 Software, Technology News Leave a comment

Microsoft will soon release Windows 7, its new OS, and said to be a successor of Windows Vista. Users are starting to question how does it differ from its predecessor? Will it have numerous bugs on its first release similar to what happened to Windows Vista? Or will it really be better than Vista as Microsoft itself claimed?

Those who had a first glimpse of the Windows 7 said that there are only subtle difference between the two. However, it is said that the new task bar looks more of a Mac OS X’s dock than Windows Vista’s.

Further Window 7’s desktop has large icons that live at the bottom of the screen. The icons represent applications chosen by the user and live there whether an application is running or not.

Cnet.com provided a video of how the Windows 7 desktop looks like.
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Speeding Up Your Smart Broadband Prepaid?

Nov 3, 2008 Internet, Tips, Wireless Technology 2 Comments

Prepaid broadband is now the new cool in Philippine internet because of its portability and convenience. You can basically browse the internet anywhere there’s a 3G signal.

I am particularly using Smart Broadband Prepaid and have been ranting about its inconsistency in internet connection. I have been getting interrupted connections since I bought the modem. I tried calling the Customer Service several times, keeping promise that they will try to look at the problem as soon as possible, but I had to wait for several days before I got an update.

My problem with my connection is that, I could connect but could not receive any data. So I have to make several connection attempts, sometimes even reaching 20 times or more than 30 minutes before I can finally browse the internet. My prepaid load sometimes are just put to waste in connecting alone. A customer care representative said that it could be that some of the 3G signals in the area where I am at is barred or being used by multiple users. However, I have been experiencing similar problems any day of the week, any time of the day (even at off-peak hours). So I concluded that the problem lies with the 3G/HSPDA connectivity itself.

So instead of waiting for their lousy customer service, I looked for some ways to prevent interrupted connection with Smart Bro Prepaid. Here’s what I found out. If you are continuously downloading data from the internet, your connection is continuous also. With that, I have thought of some practical ways to avoid interruption in my internet connection, and perhaps speed it up at some point.
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Win a One Year Supply of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts!

Oct 31, 2008 Events, Freebies 2 Comments

Krispy Kreme, maker of the world’s best doughnuts will open its new store at the ground floor of Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on November 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM.  They are giving away delicious prices to first 200 customers.

- First customer who will ring the cash register will win a one-year supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!

- Second customer will win a six months supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!

- Third customer wins a three-month supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!

- 4th to 200th customers gets a one-month supply of Original Glazed Doughnuts!

You have to purchase at least one-dozen doughnuts to be eligible to win. For details, visit the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Philippines website.

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Review on HP Mini 1000 Netbook

Oct 30, 2008 Gadgets Leave a comment

Ever since the pictures of the new HP MIni 1000 netbook was leaked by HP itself at their shopping center, we only had an idea how sturdy the design appeared, that it is a sequel to HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, and that it has a 10-inch screen size.

We asked, “what could the processor be?”. How about the operating system? its storage capacities? its features that sets it apart to other netbooks? As techie and netbook enthusiasts, we always want to read about the full reviews about HP Mini 1000. Where else do you get good product reviews other than from those who’ve had a first hand experience of the product?

CNET.com has provided a full review of HP Mini 1000 and a video that will make netbook fanatics ditch their old models and grab their own HP Mini 1000.
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How to make your website iPhone friendly?

Oct 29, 2008 Hacks and Tips, Internet, Tips Leave a comment

Since the advent of 3G-abled phones and smartphones like the iPhone, users have been resorting to mobile browsing to surf the internet.  This should also prompt website owners to make their sites and blogs iPhone friendly.

So how to make your website iPhone-friendly?

1. Make your website ‘light’ by avoid using flash, scripts and lots of images that could result to slow-loading time.  iPhone users are on-the-go browsers, meaning they need less time to open a website.  Besides, not all 3G network providers can provide a fast downloading speed.

2. Use a publishing software optimized for iPhone like WordPress. Further, it is also easy to publish your blog entries using your iPhone using an application called WordPress for iPhones, so it could also be at your advantage using WordPress.

3. Choose your webhost well.  Slow-loading time can also be a result of a sluggish web server.

You don’t actually need to create a separate page especially for iPhone users.  All you need is a little optimization for your websites to make it iPhone users-friendly.

If you want to add more, you can drop a comment below.

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The HP Mini 1000 Netbook

Oct 28, 2008 Blogging 1 Comment

Hewlett-Packard company leaked some pictures of their upcoming netbook to join the netbook bandwagon.  It’s called the HP Mini 1000 Netbook.  Liliputing.com has managed to grab some pictures of this anticipated netbook which appeared on HP Shopping last Sunday.

HP Mini 1000 Netbook is said to be a sequel of HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, one of the considered best netbooks because it has better specs and features compared to competitors.

It could be my primary consideration if I have decided to replace my old HP Compaq Presario C500.

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How to Earn Money Through Buying and Selling Websites?

Oct 28, 2008 Making Money Online, Tips Leave a comment

I have read a number of articles that recommends buying and selling websites as a good way to earn online.  We’ve been curious as to how these website buyers and sellers make money online through this method.

Buying and selling websites have become quite a money making endeavor of the past years people have been making it a full time job. But, when you are in the market to start your own web company, make sure that you have as much information on your website, market and comps as you can.

Having enough information on the basics of buying and selling websites can give you an advantage in conducting the business. This is because it will make you more knowledgeable in the things that you are talking about. These pieces of information can also lead you to come up with good decisions that will help you earn more money by attracting more and more potential buyers.

One of the best selling points of any seller in terms of offering websites is his or her credibility. If the buying public knows that you have enough credibility, he or she wouldn’t hesitate to buy from you and can even make recommendations to his or her friends.

When it comes to buying and selling the website, here are some important things that you should keep in mind:

1. Don’t be impatient. In selling websites, the sales process has to take some time if you want to get the best price. In most cases, a period of several weeks or even months is common this is because the potential buyer is spending time doing background checks not only of the specific site but other websites that he or she has been taking into consideration. So, if you want to get the best deal, it is best to wait. As they say, great things come to those who wait. Who knows? You can find a buyer who is willing to buy your website for more that you have been expecting for.

2. Keep maintaining your website as though it is not on sale. Updating and taking care of your website as if you were not selling it is one of the selling points that many people are attracted with. Seeing a well maintained website will give them an idea that you are a credible seller and that they can trust you when it comes to issues involving financial aspects. If the website is well managed and well taken care of prior to selling, it can generate good impression and will open the doors for other possible deals and arrangements.

3. Be prepared to share a lot of private and confidential information. If you are not comfortable with this then you have a problem.  The less information you give the lower the offer will be from potential buyers. The more information you give the more you expose yourself to unethical buyers.

4. Unless you are selling a modest priced website, you must protect yourself with Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s). This is very important because it will give you an image that you are a responsible seller who can give out information. It may also reflect you as a credible seller because it shows that you are open to financial transparency.

5. You must work with other website developers that can open the doors to pre-qualify buyers. This is very important because by working in close coordination with other developers, you will not open the doors to pre-qualify buyers but can also help you get some tips in selling the website effectively. You can also get the current trends in buying and selling websites.

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Tips on Saving Money during the Holidays

Oct 27, 2008 Hacks and Tips, Money Leave a comment

The Christmas holidays are coming and it’s considered as the longest of Christian festivities.  By longest, it means chains of merrymaking, and series of spending.  So how can you exactly save money during the holidays, not ending up broke for the next whole year round?

With the hype that holidays usually bring, people always have the tendency to buy more and spend more without taking into account the consequences that their actions can bring.

Hence, it does not necessarily mean that because it is the holidays you have all the reason in this world to buy whatever you want and spend how much you want. Some people contend that it’s just once a year, so better give what you have.

The problem is that giving something just for the spirit of the holidays does not mean you have to spend gold. You can still give something that will be deeply appreciated without having to spend more money.

Here’s how:

1. Make a budget and stick to it

The problem with most people is that they find making a budget relatively easy but sticking to it is doubly hard. So what’s the point of making a budget when you do not know how to conform to what you have stated in there?

Making and using your budget should always go hand in hand. Therefore, when you make your budget this holiday season, it is best that you follow the things that are written in it so that you would be able to save more money.

2. Live within your means

Of course, everybody would want to give gifts because that is what the holiday season calls for. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have to spend more than what you can afford.

The trick to saving more money is to always live within your means. Spending more than what you can afford will definitely bring more problems than you can afford to solve.

3. Personalize it!

As they say, it is the thought that counts. Hence, there are no better ways to show how much you have thought of those people this holiday season than making personalized gifts.

4. Shop and compare

It really pays to shop around and doubly better when you compare prices. You will never know which items are better priced than the others are when you do not compare their values.

The point here is that you should not be confined to one shopping portal. Try to look for other items, usually in thrift stores and consignment shops, where you can find the best items at a lower price.

Indeed, shopping for the holidays can be fun, but you don’t have to be spendthrift. Nowadays, you really just have to be practical.

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Eraserheads The Reunion Concert CD and DVD

Oct 22, 2008 Music 1 Comment

The Eraserheads Reunion Concert was a very successful one as it has been highly anticipated by the fans, however, it was cut short because of what happened to Mr. Ely Buendia who was rushed to the hospital during the concert, leaving the fans yearning for more.

Well, here’s good news.  Sony BMG Philippines is releasing the live recording of Eraserheads Reunion Concert last August 30 at the CCP, on November 3, 2008.  It will contain 15 tracks which include:

1. Alapaap
2. Ligaya
3. Sembreak
4. Hey, Jay
5. Harana
6. Fruitcake
7. Toyang
8. Kamasupra
9. Kailan
10. Huwag Kang Matakot
11. Kaliwete
12. With A Smile
13. Shake Yer Head
14. Huwag Mo Nang Itanong
15. Light Years

A DVD of the live concert performances is also set for release on December.

Surely, the concert CD album and DVD are great mementos and great ways to relive the moment of this legendary event in Philippine Music.  And oh, here’s another good news.  Ely Buendia said in an interview of a possibility of a part 2 of the reunion concert.

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