We got Wigo - Free WiFi Hotspot
Published on 11 May 2008 at 4:20 pm.
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I’m at Rockwell now, connected to the Internet via Wigo, a free WiFi service.
First time I tried out Wigo was in Dec31, 2007. I think back then they hadn’t officially launched the service publicly yet.
I encountered some of the Wigo sales people in January 2008 and they didn’t like it when they found out I was […]
My BlogBank First Quarter Report - Yey!
Published on 10 May 2008 at 9:34 am.
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I got a raise! Raise the roof!
Yesterday, I got my first glimpse of how much I could earn from my BlogBank ads. And am a happy puppy!
It gives me an additional income stream from my blog. What I like about it is it’s based on page impressions of the advertisements.
My Edong’s Photos blog […]
Hi Phone - The Dual SIM iPhone clone
Published on 6 May 2008 at 7:21 pm.
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This article on Manila Bulletin caught my attention.
The Hi-Phone is an iPhone clone (are we even surprised?). And it’s also a Dual Active SIM Phone just like the My Phone.
Excerpt from Carlo S. Suerte Felipe’s article on Bulletin:
The Effort to challenge the iPhone as the ultimate mobile device is, it seems, going to ban an […]
FREE PDF writer software: PrimoPDF
Published on 2 May 2008 at 11:50 pm.
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This software was referred to me by my colleague, Charles.
PrimoPDF is the web’s #1 free software for creating 100% industry-standard PDF files. Simple to use and free of annoying ads, converting files to PDF has never been easier!
Completely free PDF creator - Create PDF files from 300+ file types.
Make 100% industry-standard PDF from any files […]
Bulk Watermark Photographs - FastStone Image Viewer
Published on 1 May 2008 at 11:43 pm.
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Last night, it took me almost an hour to search for an easy way to put watermarks on my tons of photos at http://photos.edongskey.com .
In particular, I was looking for an easy way to do a Bulk Watermark for photos. There are many softwares that can do this. But as usual, I was looking for […]
Cardless ATM Transactions: Newest way to receive payments or pay bills via BPI ATMs
Published on 1 May 2008 at 8:24 pm.
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BPI Recently launched Cardless Transactions! Now, anybody can make ATM deposits to any BPI account through selected BPI ATMs even without the ATM. The same goes with bills payment.
BPI Express Teller Cardless Deposit / Bills Payment
Now you don’t have to rush to a BPI branch or spend your time waiting in line.
Because you can do […]
My first PayPal Transaction
Published on 23 Apr 2008 at 9:12 pm.
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I created my first PayPal account back in 2003 at a time when PayPal was not available for the Philippines. I created the account as I was tinkering with an online remittance solution for the common Filipino.
I did a work-around at that time and used my friend’s Canada postal address as a “home” address. Then […]
Smart Bro Pre-paid’s Key: 1 Million Loading Stations
Published on 19 Apr 2008 at 6:45 pm.
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Smart upped its Smart Bro service once again.
Now the Smart Bro plug-anywhere Internet service is available via pre-paid.
From Yugatech:
The Pre-Paid Kit for Smart Bro Mobile 3G is available for Php4,500, one-time. That includes the USB dongle, the SIM card and a 30-peso free load (that’s one and a half hours of free […]
Checking Online Gmail Offline
Published on 18 Apr 2008 at 6:42 pm.
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Right, I know the title is weird. I’m finding this phenomenon weird as well and I don’t have an explanation for it yet.
So let me explain.
This morning, I did some work at at a free wifi cafe along Session Road (Cafe Zola). Ten minutes before my battery went zilch, I opened up my […]
Brilliant Idea
Published on 18 Apr 2008 at 6:40 pm.
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Yesterday and Today, L and I have been working on an idea we hope to profit from.
But first, we create value.
Came up with a brilliant idea for a book
I wrote down a quick book concept, wrote down the summary and immediately identified some of the first next steps
I’ve accomplished a few of the […]
I am “My Phone” on Google :-)
Published on 28 Mar 2008 at 12:13 am.
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Search for “My Phone” on Google.
It’s not often that a generic keyword puts me on the number one spot on Google Search.
I’m keeping this as a memento…
Celebrate! Especially when you’re on top! But not just when you’re on top
ka edong
e-Pabasa mo
Published on 21 Mar 2008 at 1:10 pm.
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Yesterday, I experienced for the first time a full pabasa. It had the works. Santos all dressed up at an altar, Pasyon books with the verses that to be sang, a CD with a recorded accompaniment of the pabasa and of course the readers, family, friends, visitors and the food!
I was wondering, isn’t there a […]
Massage Chairs like Human Touch
Published on 15 Mar 2008 at 12:06 am.
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I have three stories of Massage Machines I encountered the past 6 months.
Massage Chairs so much like the Human Touch
I was in Singapore last year when my bespren described to me how Singaporeans were fascinated with massage machines. There are showrooms at malls with leather massage chairs. Ijoy massage chairs are quite popular
When Bespren and […]
Catching notable blogs: Sexy Money Genius and other finance blogs
Published on 3 Mar 2008 at 8:30 pm.
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There have been a couple of websites that I visit at one time or another and intend to go back to in the future. But when I go searching for them, I couldn’t recall the right keywords to find them.
So here’s to quick-blogging some of my stumblings and using Scribefire to “capture the moment”.
Here’s one […]
Improving performance of a painfully slow computer
Published on 20 Feb 2008 at 6:15 pm.
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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, yes I agree that it’s […]
Testing ScribeFire
Published on 19 Feb 2008 at 8:01 pm.
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Testing 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 blog.
You can download it here.
Mic […]
FREE Txt Blast from Smart
Published on 18 Feb 2008 at 5:24 pm.
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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. Cruz has changed cellphone number […]
Quick Keyboard Shortcuts references
Published on 17 Feb 2008 at 6:54 pm.
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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 keyboard.
Here are some links to […]
e-Government Services at SM Business Centers
Published on 12 Feb 2008 at 10:43 pm.
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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 to the mall which in […]
Blogbank brings new blood to Philippine online advertising
Published on 11 Feb 2008 at 9:58 pm.
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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. . 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 influential aspect of the […]
