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7 Things you can do with your Old PCs

If you took quite awhile to replace your computer with a brand new rig, you probably hold some sentimental value over the darn thing and parting with a good old pal is hard. Now if you took great care if your old PC (and that no “accidents” happened), chances are bits [...]

[ More ] January 30th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Tips and Tricks |

Block Adult and Phishing Websites for Free

Access to “Adult-content” sites has always been a problem for parents, internet cafe owners and even just very cautious net-individuals. How many times have we been redirected to a questionable site by mistake? It’s embarrassing and unprofessional (imagine an adult site popping up it’s ad during an online presentation?). Instead [...]

[ More ] January 29th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Tips and Tricks |

This Week in Technology: Link Love #2

Hmm I’m thinking of putting up a job board for this site (Pinoy Tech Guy) since I feel that the most searched jobs online are IT- or computer related.  The only problem now though is where to find people willing to post job descriptions.  Hmm.. guess that’s something for later.  On with the link love.
For [...]

[ More ] January 25th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in Link Love |

Choosing an OS: Linux or Windows

After Windows Vista with it’s Aero interface and high hardware expectations hit the market, people started looking for easy-to-use and less costly alternatives. Linux and many of it’s distributions have emerged to sate that need both for novices and enthusiasts alike. As you may now have noticed, this article [...]

[ More ] January 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Software |

Taking Down Notes on your Computer

Whether it’s for assignments, projects or even just a blog post, we usually find snippets, pictures and links, note taking is both useful and essential. Ever had the experience of trying to remember that the impromptu assignment that your boss sent you on your IM but cant?
I’m sure many of you will suggest “isn’t [...]

[ More ] January 20th, 2008 | 13 Comments | Posted in Software |

This Week in Technology: Link Love #1

Since it’s almost impossible to cover everything in the Tech World, I’ll provide you a link to the most interesting pieces of news that pop up. Here’s an excerpt from my other blog on the value of RSS readers.
Thank God and Geeks for inventing the RSS reader. Can you imagine if you had to [...]

[ More ] January 18th, 2008 | 12 Comments | Posted in Link Love |

Windows Tip: The Run Command

Windows Power users have a secret up their sleeve. It’s the all powerful Run command. Well it’s not as powerful as -UX’s terminal but it’ll get you by. Here’s a comprehensive list Run commands that you can use whether you’re on XP or Vista.
 

[ More ] January 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Tips and Tricks |

5 USB weird USB Devices

Office life can get boring which is why people buy all sorts of things to prevent that, some good, some bad, and some definitely, well.. weird. Here’s a small of weird USB Devices.
 

USB Self destruct button - “Ohh.. What’s does the red button do?” Aside from randomly drawing every post-apocalyptic guru in the [...]

[ More ] January 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Gizmos and Gadgets |

Apple’s new MacBook Air

Apple new Macbook is a shiny, yet so thin piece of art.  With dimensions going for 12.8 inches by 8.94 inches and thickness from .16 to .76, the notebook can’t have a more deserving name, Air (yeah it sounds like a piece of footwear but hey, it’s a Mac).  Weighing in at 3 lbs, it’s [...]

[ More ] January 16th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in Notebooks |

Some useful Windows Tools

After putting things off for a week, I decided to start things off with a LONG, useful list. What better to note down than some useful programs for your Windows installation?
Utilities you must have

FireBug - If you’re doing Web development and yet you’re nofeat using firebug then you should just quit… kidding. [...]

[ More ] January 12th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in Software |