Turn normal LED or LCD TV to a smart TV with PLDT Fibr TVolution

TVolution is a small Android device that you hook up into your TV and turns them into an Internet TV. This is available to PLDT Fibr and DSL plan subcibers. All you have to do is pay P199/month on top of your internet monthly payments.



For Plan 999 only and above

From PLDT Fibr

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Alodia Gosiengfiao as the newest Globe Tattoo endorser

Check out the behind the scene pictures from Blessmyblog.com

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Buy online without credit card using Cashsense

Cashsense is a service-based payment processing company which embraces the advances made in technology within the financial sector to significantly improve cross and intra-border payment efficiencies.

Cashsense provide 3 services namely merchants (which is what this blog post will be talking about), Remittance and Payroll service.

Cashsense Merchants

If you are interested
in financial matters,
check out an
accounting degree at
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Sometimes, the things that you'd like to buy can only be found online. And aside from fear of being scammed out of your money, another thing that holds back filipinos to buy online is the convenience of paying. Most of the time, I'm discouraged on buying online due to lack of credit card support from several merchants (because of the cost associated with it) and the hassle of going to banks to pay in cash. Additionally, a large population of Filipinos do not have credit cards. I was able to talked to different kinds of people on different industry and to many, unlike for us I.T. professionals, other people are having a hard time getting approved with credit cards due to strict requirements being imposed by credit card companies.

Approximately 93% of Filipino’s do not have credit cards and need an alternative, cash-based method in order to buy goods and services online - Cashsense

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Super Free weekends from globe - free 200 text to all network and 1 hr mobile internet from sat - sun

Starting Jan. 17, 2011, globe is giving away 200  text messages to all networks and additional 1 hour of mobile internet for free as long as load up atleast P199 pesos of prepaid from Mon-Fri of that week.

Just text

SUPERFREEINFO to 8888

For Prepaid subscribers only.

From Globe Telecom's Facebook Page

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BayanDSL sets broadband bandwidth cap, doesn't affect me that much these days

an announcement from a Forum Helper?

According to Yugatech, from the official forums of bayandsl , a bandwidth cap has been imposed on bayanDSL subscribers (which includes me). I've been seeing several posts already from different blogs about other ISP's issuing bandwidth cap (and I dont even mind) but now, although yugatech mentioned about it not yet being appended on the Acceptable Usage Policy page , I still somehow got alarmed cause I'm not sure if the cap is not sufficient on my internet needs.

So I head on and checked my bandwidth usage for the last months and this is the result:

For Nov 2010 - 10.39 GB
For Dec 2010 - 6.44 GB

On average , I'm only using less than 10% of the alloted bandwidth for me. My internet activities includes
1. Chatting/voice and video chat
2. Youtube streaming
3. Visiting blogs and new sites everyday
5. Playing facebook games
6. Facebook
7. Online gaming
8. Occasional torrent downloading

I'm also sharing my internet with 2 laptops here at home , and 1 laptop from a neighbor. We also have lan party/internet party on few weekends.

If i'm still on the stage on downloading movies (which was few months ago), I think I'll be hogging that 100gb cap in no time, specially with my bittorrent client running 24/7.

Check out your bandwidth usage at www.bayan.com.ph/aup/usage

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Sun Super loaded 25 unlimited call and text now comes with additional free mobile internet

Stay Connected and Online this Christmas with Sun’s P25 Call and Text Unlimited!
 
Sun P25 Superloaded Call and Text Unlimited now has FREE 30 minutes of mobile internet on top of unlimited Sun-to-Sun calls and 10 texts to ALL networks.


Just text

CTU 25 and send to 247

Promo Period is until March 8, 2011 only.

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Maximize your mobile internet usage, save more money - from Smart (may also apply to other networks)

Smart provided several tips on maximizing mobile internet using our mobile phones while saving prepaid credits or postpaid balances. Although most of the tips targeted for smart users, these tips also applies to other network and may be used as a reference on how to avoid unexpected data charges.

1. Most wifi enabled phone connects automatically to smart's network once wifi becomes unavailable. If you are not subscribe to unlimited mobile internet, you will be charged P10 for every 30 minutes.

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Send and Receive files via wifi / wireless lan using Dukto for Symbian phones

Sending and receiving files on symbian phones have been very easy since symbian phones supports wired transfer via USB, infra-Red (prehistoric) and USB-on-the-go connections , and Wireless via bluetooth (hello to "some" other expensive phones out there who can't event make this happen)  and wlan connection using some paid application.

Now its has become even more easier, thanks to Dukto!

Dukto is a simple application to send and receive files, folders or text snippets from any Windows, Macintosh and Linux PC or device in your local network thorugh a WiFi connection. Simply start the application and select what to transfer. It doesn't requires any installation on your PC or any Internet connection. Dukto is distributed free and open source. Web site: http://www.msec.it/dukto

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Skype for S^3 review

Skype is now officially supported for S^3 handset such as Nokia N8, C7, C6-01 and E7, and E5(non S^3).

It includes SILK, our high quality audio codec, which should help make sure your calls are crystal clear, even when you’re on a low-bandwidth connection.

Skype lets you:
make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi *

- save money on calls and texts to phones abroad

- share pictures, videos and other files from your phone

The update also contains a number of interface improvements, making it easier to add contacts, navigate, add a photo to your profile and set your mood message. Additionally, we’ve updated the interface to better fit larger screens.

It's a good thing that skype has supported s^3 devices now but if you're not limited on contacting your friends using skype only then skype is no better than nimbuzz nor fring.

Why ?

• No Video Call.
• No loudspeaker feature.
• Doesn't work with bluetooth headset if bluetooth connection is not enabled before a skype call is initiated.

I'm pretty sure the said features above will come after an update but the question is when that update is coming?..  So for now, unless i don't have other way of calling a friend via VOIP except skype, I'm sticking to nimbuzz for a while.

To get it, point your mobile browser to www.skype.com/m

From Skype Blog

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Nokia N8 powering a USB fan , enjoy texting in heat

You can now enjoy texting under the sun :) .. but you will be draining your phone's battery faster :P

Aside from this, I can also charge my bluetooth headset using this phone. What a very neat device.

Its not the technology, its what you do with it.

How about you, what have your tried unique on n8? Share them on the comments below.

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Nokia Holiday Rush sale on Dec. 4, 2010

Got disappointed last November 13 on Nokia C6 Promo Sale: 60% off that you didn't all get the C6 phone? Well, Nokia's back again to make up and today they will be having a Holiday Rush sale on all Nokia store nationwide (but I don't suggest that you buy one from this store). You can avail up to 70% discounts on selected mobile phones 


To give you an Idea on how much discount you can get, check out the list below

Device	Discounted Price
Nokia 1280	PhP 890
Nokia 1616	PhP 990
Nokia C3	PhP 4,990
Nokia 5230	PhP 4,990
Nokia C5	PhP 6,990
Nokia C6	Php 10,990

This may not be a complete list, visit your nearest nokia store to check out all the units.


Limited to only one (1) device per customer. Promo is open for cash or straight transactions only.
*Latest phone models only, other phone models are offered at discounted prices.


From Nokia

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Skype video chat on facebook?

Previously group chat is implemented on facebook. I've mentioned also that facebook is in talk with skype for possible integration on the platform. Now, video chat objects are being seen on facebook codes.

check the link for details Skype Video Chat Coming to Facebook?

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Yahoo messenger 11 beta not available - facebook chat and games with ym

Games
You can challenge friends on some social games.

Facebook chat
You can now chat with your facebook friends right from the yahoo messenger application

Facebook integration
Share and update your status, post comments and keep up with your conversations across Facebook™, and Yahoo! all from your Messenger.

Download the installer here

More details on yahoo.com

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Improving N8 battery life - prolong remaining time

Most of us complain about N8's battery life (although its even better than most smartphones today). I have mentioned before that one possibility is because we got used to longer battery life of our previous phones (which could be a non-smartphone/feature-phone or smartphones that are the like of e71 - 1500mah battery with small screen). Anyway without any more discussion, nokia presented several ways on how we can lengthen our n8's battery life - useful when going on trips:

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Nokia battery monitor - keep track of your battery usage

Nokia battery monitor is a 400kb + application made by the joint venture of Nokia and VVT technical research center in finland that aims to provide more details information about our S60 5th edition and S^3 powered mobile phone's remaining battery life and usage as well as charging time. Its basically offers the similar function that Nokia Energy profiler provides for s60 5th edition phones but in user friendly layout that is easily understandable by average users.

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Swype is now available for N8

Initially, only C7 is the S^3 device that supports swype application due to some issues of it on N8. Now dailymobile.se posted an updated regarding swype's availability for n8.

Open this link on your n8's web application http://store.ovi.com/content/58438
or just search swype on ovi store

I downloaded it right from the ovi store. After installation you will see "Installation error". Just ignore it. Maybe because swype is not really a standalone application but rather an add in on the virtual keyboard for n8. Don't forget to restart the phone after installation.

From Dailymobile.se

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Grid Touch Application launcher for Symbian devices

To see all the pages, just tap the 3x3 cube on the upper left side 

Grid Touch is an application launcher/organizer for symbian phones. It is created by offscreen technologies.
Its a 9 page application launcher that is arrange into a 3 x 3 cube (shown below).

The applications are group into different categories as shown above. You can't rename the group but you can drag and drop application to different page as a way to customize the launcher.

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My n8's first freeze and how to hard reset it

This day is the first time my phone freezes/hangs and its kinda frustrating because I don't know what to do. Anyway the story is that I'm riding the MRT while playing games and listening to music on my phone. It was a typical day but didn't go as planned. I forgot to hide my bluetooth from all devices. So while I was playing hero of sparta someone tried sending a file via bluetooth then there it goes. I tried cancelling the transfer and then the phone freezes. Can't do nothing about it since i dont know how to turn off the phone. Can't also remove the battery to force the phone to turn off.

I only reset the phone when I came into the office. Able to research on how to hard reset it.

Hold the Power , Volume decrease, Camera shutter and Menu button simultaneously for 5-10 seconds (or until the phone turns off).

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N8 and playing large movie files

The phone can't accept files larger than 4gb. It's a file system (FAT32) limitation

I tried copying the movie on a flash disk instead and use USB-ON-THE-GO to play the movies on n8. It doesnt work either. If the file system of the flash disk is FAT32 also, you won't be able to copy files on it that is larger than 4gb. I tested changing the format to NTFS to allow file size larger than 4gb. Was able to successfully transfer the movie file onto the flash disk but if you connect it to N8, N8 will treat the disk as corrupted. I think only FAT32 is supported as of the moment.

I wasn't able to play a movie with file size between 2gb and 4gb. I don't have any available movies that meets the criteria. Most of the movies i have are less than 1.9gb or more than 4gb.

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New Nimbuzz 3.0 for symbian phones now out

Been using nimbuzz since my n97 days cause its easier to use than any other messaging app, plus it consolidates most of the messaging communities I used (yahoo messenger and facebook chat). Today, nimbuzz release the latest iteration of their chat program for symbian which is heavily optimized for S^3 (and still works on S60 devices as well).

New Features

• Customizable tabs: select which tabs you want to see and in what order.
• NimbuzzOut call rates are displayed in real time below the number before placing the call.
• Recent calls tab: see all your received, missed and outgoing calls.
• 2 new chat styles: with avatars and without.
• 3 options to view the Contact List.
• Sort contacts by status.
• My info tab: gives you quick access to your profile, NimbuzzOut credits, accounts,  suggested friends and friend invites.
• Facebook Connect: removes the 400 contacts limit and connectivity issues.

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