On Privacy And Computer Spy Softwares
Mar 10th
Would you want your computer usage to be tracked down by a single software? I guess not. Computer spy softwares are used to secretly record everything a person does on a computer. The best spy softwares are faced the challenge of being made undetectable by anti-spyware applications. So it is basically spy software versus anti-spyware. The ability of such software to store up to thousands of screenshots and typed in text (tracked through a key logger) makes it effective in computer surveillance — plus it works in any computer including laptops.
Computer spy softwares are usually used for family, corporate or personal use. I’ll discuss, on a personal point of view, the advantages and disadvantages of using computer spy softwares.
Personally, I don’t like being spied upon by some hidden software. It creeps me out. Of course that applies to my laptop at home. Using computer spy softwares for personal surveillance purposes can be intrusive — add damaging. You don’t want to reach school with the news spread out (with screenshots of course) that you watch too much porn, or you stalk your teacher and whatnots. For personal use, I guess computer spy softwares are evil — can be used for stalking, for blackmail and breaking down another’s privacy on a general note. But that’s just one disadvantage.
Issues on Wireless Internet Providers and Speed Here in the Philippines
Dec 11th
The Philippines as we see now is really trying to move forward in terms of technology. When I was young there was dial-up internet. When I was older came DSL. Then now we have wireless broadband connectivity nationwide. We have three internet service providers for wireless broadband here in the country. We have Globe Tattoo, Smart Bro, and Sun Broadband. The leading providers are that of Globe and Smart since Sun came last and still gaining ground.
I always get confused on user feedback when it comes to speed of these providers. Some say Tattoo is slow, some say it is fast. And same with that of Smart’s. Here in Cebu, both connections may seem okay but let’s see who gets the clearer advantage when it comes to speed. The following images that I will show are from Nesic Philippines, Inc. Click on images to zoom in.
From left to right: Smart Speedtest Result, Smart 2Wire Result, Globe Speedtest Result, Globe 2Wire Result
Here are what those images say:
- According to Speedtest.net, Smart Broadband has 0.85Mbps download speed while Globe Tattoo has 0.41Mbps. Smart wins.
- According to 2Wire, Smart Broadband has 542Kbps download speed while Globe Tattoo has 605Kbps. Globe wins.
Take note that these data are for Cebu area only. So we get a tie. I mean Smart wins according to Speedtest but Globe wins according to 2Win. And lookeh, the speed differences aren’t that much high right? But that’s for Cebu right? Let’s take a really really wide perspective and see who wins in the nationwide category (this means we get averages and the like). According to Nesic, here’s a larger picture, lol. Got this here. Read the rest of this entry »
Amazing Christmas Gift Ideas From Logitech
Nov 25th
First of all, advanced Merry Christmas to all my readers (I believe I have a few, lol). As we all know, Christmas is just around the corner. And what usually comes with the holiday season is the spirit of gift giving. And because of that, I’ll have this gadget-filled post to boost on some Christmas gift ideas for loved ones that obviously love computer gadgets, or the like. Don’t think this is a sponsored post, lol. I’m doing this for the holiday season’s sake and might as well say I want any of these under my imaginary Christmas tree come December 25 too.
Logitech has just announced that shopping for essential peripherals that complement a notebook or PC just got easier through its Great Festive Deals. Now’s a good time for new things; may it be gadgets like illuminated keyboards (wow) or speakers. And with everybody’s wish list of must-haves for the Season, Logitech was only too happy in helping techie shoppers get their hands on cool Logitech peripherals.
Good news! A free H165 headset will be given for every purchase of V470 Cordless laser mouse or V550 cordless laser mouse or Premium Notebook headset. Wait, confused what this V blah blahs are? We’ll see them.
Here’s the H165 headset (first and second image) to be given for free when you purchase a V470 Cordless laser mouse or V550 cordless laser mouse (third image) or a Premium Notebook headset.
“We always seek to enhance our customers’ shopping experience,” said Moninder Jain, director, Logitech Asia Pacific and South Asia business markets. “By having a Christmas promotion, we are able to give our customers a chance to own Logitech peripherals.” Read the rest of this entry »
I’m Now Using Windows 7 Pro
Nov 11th
Yes, goodbye my Windows Vista, hello genuine Windows 7 Professional! Just this morning, I installed Windows 7 on my laptop. I’ve been hoping for this day to come since my boring semestral break after I also tried my luck on Ubuntu. But I got no installer. I got a license though, genuine and free! Thanks to MSDN Academic Alliance Program for that.
I know I am too late in sharing all these happiness (since a lot are now Windows 7 geekos and I am left behind) but the heck, I’m still gonna post screen shots. 
Basically my user experience of Windows 7 is just similar to Windows Vista (I have used Starter Pack, Home Basic and Home Premium before). But Windows 7 is undeniably faster and more stable (I meant by that, less crashing and hanging). But using the eyes as a judge, Windows 7 bags the grand prize.
The themes are cool. Really. I’m using the Characters theme now. I also downloaded from the Microsoft site themes such as Happiness Factory and Zune Characters. Really cool.
Globe GCASH sponsors the 2009 E-Commerce Summit in Makati
Nov 10th
This November 12 and 13, 2009, the DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit will be held in Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City. One of the sponsors of the said summit will be Globe GCASH. Particularly, Ms. Rizza Maniego-Eala, President of G-Xchange, Inc. will speak regarding the “Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Money Transfer: Implementation of GCASH” at the said event.
Talking about implementation of GCASH, let’s talk about its details first.
GCASH is tied to the phrase mobile money transfer. And mobile money transfer can cover a lot of areas like banking, finance, accounting, personal use, etcetera. GCASH allows Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers to pay or transact for the following using their mobile phones:
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