Double Firefox Internet Browsing Speed Hacks and Tricks

If you are using the latest version of Firefox which is v3.6, you might also be using Personas to dress your browser skin. You might have also installed additional plugins for a better internet experience, especially if you are using Windows 7- in which you really need to maximize its features. But... 

Source:  Cebu Tech Blogger and Web Crawler

Tenda W311U Wireless-N USB Adapter review: Painstakingly cheap but it works!

A computer without access to a wired connection to a router is sailing alone on traveled waters and all you have is a wireless access point nearby. What do you do? Get a wireless USB adapter!My main criteria for the wireless USB adapter is something cheap but does the job. It doesn’t matter whether... 

Source:  Eclectic Electronics

Symantec launches Norton 360 version 4.0, much lighter, faster and better

Norton 360, Symantec’s All-in-One PC Security and Maintenance Suite, just received an upgrade recently. Norton 360 version 4.0 now includes the latest security technology by Symantec, an improved PC Tuneup as well as Norton Online Backup. Included in the new Norton 360 is the reputation-based technology... 

Source:  Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines' Premier Technology Blog

Online Political Fundraising Suggestions in the Philippines

The Liberal Party has been releasing online ads lately promoting Noynoy Aquino merchandise. Obviously the money will be used to fund his campaign. Online fundraising was key in Barrack Obama’s win in the US. However the question is if it will really work in the Philippines? This post will analyze... 

Source:  Internet Marketing in the Philippines

A Questionable Survey: “The Most Beloved Filipino Leader”

A Questionable Survey: “The Most Beloved Filipino Leader”
By Marcing Pin

Today is the 24th Anniversary of the mutiny that lead to the “People Power Uprising” of February 1986. The uprising against the dictator succeeded because of the combine efforts of both the military and the civil society. Today, many Filipinos would not even care to remember the event that helps restore the freedom they enjoyed today. Is it because of lack of patriotism (love of country) and more of individualism (self-love) amongst present-day Filipinos? Or are we just plain dumb?

Just recently, the Philippine media from the newspapers to television networks reported (and plagiarizing each other) a supposedly nationwide survey about “Who is the most beloved Filipino politician or leader?”. The survey includes the Who’s Who of the past and present Philippines: including two martyrs that inspired revolutions (José Rizal and Ninoy Aquino), a thieving dictator (Ferdinand Marcos), a convicted plunderer (Joseph Estrada), war heroes (Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel Ramos), a housewife (Cory Aquino), the incumbent President (Gloria Arroyo) and Vice President (Noli de Castro), and of course, the current presidentiables. Surprisingly, great leaders (Former President Manuel Quezon) and true heroes (Andres Bonifacio, Cardinal Jaime Sin, Datu Lapu-Lapu, and other Filipinos who gave their lives for the Philippines in the War of Independence and the Second World War) were intentionally left out or forgotten and ignored….

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Microsoft offers WebsiteSpark to small web development companies

In an effort to help jumpstart and boost the growth of small professional web development and design companies, Microsoft launched the WebsiteSpark program last week. This initiative allows web professionals access to Microsoft software and solutions along with related tools, training and support providing... 

Source:  Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines' Premier Technology Blog

00843: The Boys Next Door

Work was work and very workish and work-like and so instead let's get to what I wanted to write about yesterday - our new neighbors.When I say neighbors, I refer to the people who live on the other side of the building. We have large windows that face one another as linked by the central shaft that keeps... 

Source:  Beyond Dinobot Island

Comparative Mega Manila TV ratings Feb. 12-16:”PBB Double Up” Big Night wins big!

Darna is back to the top spot while PBB Double Up Big Night wins big. Eat Bulaga is on top, however Wowowee overtakes the top spot last Tuesday, February 16! Related posts:Mega Manila Comparative TV Ratings for Feb. 2-4:”Darna” and “May Bukas Pa” share top spot! Eat Bulaga... 

Source:  Why Not Coconut!

Veejay Villafranca’s TEDx Bonifacio speech

Last night I was at the Bonifacio Global City for the TEDx, my second. What I like about this event are the inspiring stories as well as the invaluable learnings that one can get through the various speakers. But my main reason for attending was to hear the multiawarded documentary photographer, Veejay... 

Source:  Estan Cabigas Photography

Advertorial

One of things I like watching on television are advertisements. What would be your favorite Advertisments? Mine would be the old San Miguel Beer Ads the featured comedian Bert “Tawa” Marcelo trying to get pay increase from Subas Herrero or Bert again trying to collect a debt from Bruno Punzulan.... 

Source:  baratillo.net

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