Category Archives: Computing & Internet

Adopting Internet Technology In Daily Lives

Internet technology has evolved so much that I feel that if we don’t adopt its advancement, we are losing out. In fact, the faster we implement IT in our daily life and work, the better it is or the IT divide becomes even greater.

A friend who runs his business in New York says that he is doing fine as it is even without IT. I am sure he is using it but not in a major scheme, just that he does not realize that.

I told him that if he continues to deny that he needs IT, then the loser is only himself. IT would help him to be more efficient and productive and lower his overhead cost too. It will require less human hours and manpower to run certain projects that his company is involved in also. The earlier he checks out New York IT services that are available to him and suitable to the needs of his company, the better it will be for him.

You know, New York is so advanced that it is pretty surprising that there is still people like my friend who thinks that IT is a just a passing fad or something. I am sure he will thank me if he implements IT in a larger scale and finds how much time, energy, resources and money he saves.

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Google Chrome is OUT

As expected, Google released their new browser, Chrome. It is in BETA so do not have that high of an expectation as there may be bugs now and then. Heck, there is even a mega bug in Gmail even though it has been, what, two years since they released it?

I have already downloaded the installer for Google Chrome but have yet to download and install the browser because I just don’t have the time to do it right now. Busy, busy!

If you would like to try Google Chrome, you can get the installer from http://www/google.com/chrome or via a link from Google.com. If you are already using it, how is your experience? What do you think of Google Chrome? How does it stack up against Mozilla Firefox or Windows Internet Explorer?

Google Joins Browser War With Google Chrome

Google will release their spanking new beta browser named Google Chrome to Windows users in over a hundred countries starting tomorrow.

Despite the popularity of Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is still the leader in browser market share. I am still using IE, much to the chagrin of my web designer.

How Google Chrome will be accepted is still unknown but there are plans to release Google Chrome for MAC and Linux systems at a later date. Google, though, promises that Chrome will provide faster page loads and a higher level of security. These are the two main issues that any web browser is concerned about. I look for user-friendliness as well.

One feature that would set Google Chrome apart from other existing browsers is the “incognito ” feature that will not leave any browsing history on the system. I understand that once launched, Google Chrome could be downloaded at http://www.google.com/chrome/

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Free Photoshop Patterns & Brushes

Although I may not be a graphic designer, running twenty blogs and a personal website and ecommerce store, I sometimes have to depend on myself to do a little graphic work if friends are unwilling to help and I am too cheap to hire a designer. Hehe!

A little while ago, I learned of this Photoshop resource website called Brusheezy that offers an awesome collection of free Photoshop Patterns. If you have been looking for something fresh, something different, something that would make your graphics stand out, then Brusheezy is the place that you should check.

Brusheezy also offers an even larger collection of free Photoshop brushes. You should take a look even if you are not a professional designer.

The Evolution of The World Wide Web

Over the past five years, the internet has changed so much. It used to be a source of information but now, it has turned into a global social arena and international marketplace. I believe that all of us have at least bought something online once. While we used to buy books and DVDs, we now have no qualms buying food stuff over the internet.

My friend shops for her baby’s supply of pediasure online because she says that it is so convenient. Just charge the credit card and it will be delivered to her door. She doesn’t even have to pay for shopping because online stores like Allegro medical are very competitive in their pricing and offer free shipping on orders.

It will be very interesting to see how much further the world wide web will evolve another five years into the future.

Streamyx Server Problem

This morning, I question if there was a problem with the website of PPP. While the site was down for me for hours on end, I asked a few friends to check for me. Some, who are also using Streamyx broadband connection, told me that they are facing the same problem. Others, who are in foreign countries, hence using another internet provider, faced no issue with accessing PPP.

After 24 hours of not being able to access the site, I finally decided to give Streamyx Customer Care hotline a call. I told them I could not access international sites and that I would like to have my port reset.

After answering a hundred and one questions, the guy finally did it for me. The problem now is that while PPP is accessible, my internet connection is crawling. Why can’t I have both a good connection where I could access any website PLUS a good speed? SIGH!

Buy One Domain Get One Free!

I received an email early this morning from Register.com informing of their new domain promotion. They are giving away one free domain name for every one purchased. Each person is entitled to up to five domain names purchased, and get five free domain names in the process.

I think this is a good promotional offer though I will not be taking it up. I have twenty blogs not, with only a handful updated regularly through the Olympic Games as I was too busy watching the Games on TV and compiling Google logo art during the Games that I have neglected my other passion blogs.

I don’t even know what domain names to get and what niche they will be. Perhaps I would start a blog on a “Get Paid To” or “Make Money Online” niche.

Register require us to call them up to claim this offer. I wonder why they want us to do that when calling international is not cheap, unless they provide a toll free number or accept call collect.

Another issue is that if you would like to transfer your domain to another registrar before one year is up, since Register.com is seriously expensive, you will have a difficult time doing so. I understand it’s a security concern that they insist on calling us for verification purposes.

Anyway, if you think that the cost of buying a domain name through Register.com is cheaper than two buying from other companies, then this is a good deal.