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Category Archives: Technology
Learning FaceBook
I haven’t heard of anybody needing to enroll in a course to learn to use FaceBook. But if you believe you are an exception then here is a good place to start. Please note that you will need to have … Continue reading
Top Philippine Websites
This list shows that more and more Filipinos are turning to the Internet for local content like news and stuff to buy. (Note: Please do not confuse with list of most visited Website by Filipinos which is currently topped by … Continue reading
Posted in MY BAG OF TRICKS, MY VARIED INTERESTS, References, Technology
Tagged abs-cbnnews.com, cebupacificair.com, ebay.ph, facebook, gmanews.tv, inquirer.net, jobstreet.com.ph, pep.ph, PH Websites, philboxing.com, Philippine Websites, philstar.com, pinoyexchange.com, Sulit.com.ph, Top Philippine Websites
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Wow, Microsoft attempted to buy FaceBook. Failed.
Wow, this news is HUGE! And they managed to keep it under wraps for the last three years? Facebook Rejected Microsoft’s $15B Offer (from CIO.com) Imagine what might have been if Microsoft succeeded to buy FaceBook? Will FaceBook be as … Continue reading
Posted in MY VARIED INTERESTS, Social Media, Technology
Tagged facebook, Geekstuff, Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft, Steve Ballmer
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My very own Christmas Wish List
I made a list of my top 100 wishes but managed to fill only up to number 98. All of those 98 wishes are for the people dear to me — my family and friends. So I decided to add … Continue reading
Posted in MY VARIED INTERESTS, Occasions, P.E.P. TALK, Technology
Tagged Christmas 2010, Christmas Wish List, Gadgets, iPhone 4, Macbook Air, merry christmas
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“Play video games = Eat more fruits and veggies”
A US study found “that children who played certain ‘serious’ video games—not the blockbuster blood-and-guts ones like “Black Ops”—increased the amount of fruit and vegetables they ate per day by around one serving.” IF this is true then Marielle and … Continue reading
Posted in Curiosities, Health, MY VARIED INTERESTS, Technology
Tagged fruits and vegetables, fruits and veggies, Video Games, Wii Sports
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Here comes Google’s E-Books Store
eBooks get another major boost with the opening of Google’s eBooks Store. Bookworms all over the world are surely delighted. I for one is very excited about this. I love iBook on my iPad/iPhone but I welcome this new development. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, MY VARIED INTERESTS, Technology
Tagged eBooks, Google, Google Ebooks, iBooks, iPad, iphone
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Where does the Philippines really stand in the Global Offshore Outsourcing industry?
A few weeks ago various Philippine media networks were all trumpeting how the Philippines has already surpassed, or will soon surpass, India as the world’s Number One in offshore outsourcing. I picked up the “press releases” via Twitter. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Curiosities, MY VARIED INTERESTS, Politics, Technology
Tagged BPO, BPO industry, China, India, Noynoy, Offshore, Offshore Outsourcing, Outsourcing, Philippines, PNoy, Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III, President Aquino
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Using a BlackBerry? Here are some useful Battery-saving Tips
I’m not a big fan of the “Double B” but I have lots of friends who are. Quite a number of colleagues are also on BB. They should find these tips from CIO.com very useful.
Prof. Sunil Choopra’s reflections on Technology, Supply Chains, and Income Distribution
Here’s a very insightful analysis of current business trends by noted professor and author, Sunil Choopra. Reflections on Technology, Supply Chains and Income Distribution | CIO – Blogs and Discussion.
Posted in MY VARIED INTERESTS, P.E.P. TALK, People, Technology
Tagged CIO, CIO.com, Dell, income distribution, iPad, iphone, prof. choopra, sunil choopra, supply chain, technology
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What’s the deal on Groupon?
I’ve never heard of Goupon until the news of an imminent multi-billion dollar acquisition by Google last week. Now all of a sudden Groupon seems like a household word. Groupon 2.0: More Deals and a Personalized Feed CIO.com. Apparently, Groupon … Continue reading
“Dear Santa, I Want an iPad”
Have you already thought of the gift you will give yourself this Christmas? If not yet, read this article from CIO.com. It may help you make a decision. Dear Santa, I Want an iPad | CIO – Blogs and Discussion.
Posted in Gadgets, Holidays, MY VARIED INTERESTS, Occasions, P.E.P. TALK, Technology
Tagged Android, Blackberry, Christmas, CIO.com, electronics, Gadgets, Holiday Season, iPad, iphone, smartphones
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Gmail Feature (or is it a Bug?) with Potential Practical Value
When I started my Information Technology career as a software programmer in IBM I was taught that if the software that you created or is selling is behaving in a manner that is not as expected you always and immediately … Continue reading
