Archive for February, 2008
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
My brother Ker sent an email asking for help on improving the performance of his laptop. He's been using his Asus for almost two years now.
A friend told him: "You need to clear your desktop first." Ker defended his icon-stricken desktop saying that the desktop is just another folder. Well, ...
Posted in Gadgets, TechTips | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
This is an example of a formatted note noteTesting ScribFire (http://www.scribefire.com/) on Technobiography. ScribeFireis an extension for the Mozilla Firefox Web browser that integrateswith your browser to let you easily post to your blog: you can drag anddrop formatted text from pages you are browsing, take notes, and postto your ...
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Monday, February 18th, 2008
Did you ever have to text hundreds of your contacts when you changed cellphone numbers? Smart has a service that does this for you.
I received a text message from Smart one fateful day (name and numbers masked for privacy):
From: Smart
Message: SMART ADVISORY: This is to inform you that Felicity V. ...
Posted in Mobile, TechTips | 1 Comment »
Sunday, February 17th, 2008
I occasionally get a pain in my right wrist with carpal tunnel syndrome. It's because of repetitive motions using the mouse.
When we learn the keyboard shortcuts, it helps us reduce use of the mouse, reduce/eliminate pain caused by use of the mouse and also help me work faster through the ...
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
I like how SM does their business. They aim to be a true one-stop shop for their patrons.
For example, their SM Business Service Center caters to people needing some specific government transactions. SM doesn't put up these business centers as a direct-earning kiosk. Instead, the kiosk attracts more foot traffic ...
Posted in e-Governance | 2 Comments »
Monday, February 11th, 2008
I signed up for Blogbank (http://blogbank.com.ph/) after seeing advertisements on Byahilo.com.
I thought at first that it was a blood donation program for bloggers. :D . But the catchy name has an enviable concept behind it.
The BlogBank is a cooperative effort to provide simple, cost–effective internet advertising through the most ...
Posted in Blogging | 9 Comments »
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
I was walking in the Detroit International Airport when a police man zipped past me, floating. He was riding a Segway! Wow, a real Segway being used for real-life purposes. I've seen a Segway before in Universal Studios, but it was more of a prop for Doc Marty, the scientist ...
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
That's what I had tonight at an F1 event at Silver City, Pasig.
My brother's company, Philippine Auto Club (www.philippineautoclub.com), had a booth at the F1 event.
Highlight of the evening was a performance by the Kitty Girls. Aliya Parcs was there too, hosting the event. I took some photos of the Kitty ...
Posted in TechTips | 3 Comments »
Friday, February 8th, 2008
My friend sent me a link to a website where we can download entire eBooks. I also found a *list* of more than a hundred websites where you could find FREE eBooks.
Visit Scribd.com for FREE eBooks
I used to have an interest in eBooks when I discovered that I can read ...
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
I was curious about this WiFi hotspot named Seichetunnel.com which I'd pick-up when I telecommute from my brother's office, the Philippine Auto Club, near gate 5 at Greenhills.
I was doubly curious when I saw the same hotspot name when I WiFi sniffed from Robinson's Pioneer. I didn't use the Seiche ...
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
I noticed there were a couple of surveillance cameras at the Ayala-Paseo intersection at Makati.
They appear to be connected to antennas similar in shape to the canopy antennas of Smart Bro.
The cameras are encased in a tinted half-dome.
I wonder who's eyes are watching us behind those cameras ...
I wonder if ...
Posted in Gadgets | 9 Comments »
