Computing & Internet

China Has The Highest Number Of Web Users

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I read a news report just today that China has the highest number of internet users, surpassing even the United States. Actually, who is surprised? Certainly not me. China has the world’s highest population and although they are slow in developing, they are fast catching up.

According to this same report, China also has the highest number of mobile subscribers in the world. I think this is a given already.

China has been a sleeping giant all these while but they have opened up in recent years and this has enhanced their socio economic standards.

See, China will be hosting the upcoming Olympics and this will introduce the country to even more people around the world, bring in tourists and tourists dollars, raising the standard of living of fellow Chinese even further.

I think that China will be a country to be reckoned with in Internet Technology this five to ten years into the future. What do you think?

Computing & Internet

Cisco Training and Certification

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My friend, Jason, was telling me that it is so tough to look for a new job. I was a little surprised as he has a recognized degree, so what hope do I have?

Jason tells me that working in the IT industry is very tough as there are more and more new graduates yearly with new skills and fresh ideas. However, I feel that it is up to us to keep abreast with the industry and continue to get additional training with certification to show.

My friends who are making good progress in their IT careers say that it is imperative to get Cisco training and certified as Cisco certification is recognized worldwide and employers know not to doubt our knowledge in IT.

After going though the module of Cisco, I realized that although I am not an IT graduate, I find that I already know the basics of networking from managing the network of computers in my own home office. I think that I should get myself proper Cisco training and Cisco certified too should I need to go out and work and a career in IT is certainly promising!

The most suitable certification for me would be entry level Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENTâ„¢) Certification as there are no prerequisites required. Once I have that, I could continue with a higher level of certification. Although I work for myself and really do not need to get certified, it surely boosts my self-esteem to have my IT skills recognized. And like I said, it would be great to have something to fall back on should I need to join the workforce.

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Computing & Internet

How Cool is Cuil?

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Former Google engineers launched their very own search engine called Cuil, pronounced as “cool”, claiming that it is indexing even more pages than Google, and not tracking the searches and surfing habits of users, unlike Google. Evil!

So how cool is Cuil? While some people are saying that it is not cool because it did not turn up as many search results as Google did, or perhaps not at all, Cuil is backed by Venture Capitalist funding to the tune of US$33 million.

So I guess as with all new start ups, let’s give it some time. As for me, I will continue to use Google Search Engine until Cuil is more established and REALLY have way more indexed pages like they claim. If so, I would just turn to Cuil because I really do not appreciate having my searches tracked and surfing pattern studied and analyzed. Cuil’s search layout may take some getting used to, though!

Computing & Internet

One Click Weather Forecast

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I don’t know if you noticed but the weather seemed to have changed drastically. It used to be hot weather in the beginning of the year but this year, we have had nothing but thunderstorm. It is mid-year now and we used to have the monsoon rain now but it has been sunny for the past couple of days.

I have a weather forecast application on my mobile device but it does not help when it predicts thunderstorm every single day since I installed it a year ago! Can you imagine how inaccurate it is? LOL

This morning, I was told of this Weather Toolbar which is a free toolbar that we could install on our browser and it is said to be spyware free. This is very important!

What this toolbar does is to provide us with the weather forecast of major cities around the world. Whether it is accurate, I can hardly tell right now. LOL Besides this, it is also a search toolbar powered by Google.

If you need an indication of the weather, perhaps this is a good toolbar for you to try. As for myself, I don’t let the weather dictate what I do and when I do it so rain or shine, it does not matter.

*** This post was brought to you by The Weather Front ***

Computing & Internet

Google Dance

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So, three months after the last Google PageRank update, Google is dancing again. I tell you, many of my blogger friends who are still eating eggs for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper, are beyond caring whenever PR updates.

I don’t care about my passion blogs too, and I would be surprised if my rank spanked blogs will go above the fat zero this round.

However, I am curious to know which blogs among my friends’ will get their penalization lifted, since according to someone “high and mighty” there will be a handful of older penalties expiring this round.

Well, my blogs have been penalized in the first round itself in October, 2007, so I think they do qualify as one of the oldest penalties. Will MY penalties expire this time, if at all? I would like to know!

General

Personalized Photo Printed Gifts

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My friend, Jan, is going to throw a housewarming party next month. While it has always been a chore for me to get unique gifts, it is all the more difficult when it comes to getting gifts for people who already have whatever they want. Yes, there are people who are so lucky.

So here I was thinking of something suitable to get, yet not too expensive but at the same time is impressive when it hit me that this morning, I was reacquainted with those unique custom print photo pillows and blankets.

How suitable is it to get a photo blanket and a couple of photo pillows for the occasion of housewarming? It is perfect, I think! Also, I am happy to say that personalized photo blanket and pillows are very thoughtful gifts that would not break the budget!

Check out the website of Vision Bedding and see how their photo blankets and pillows look like real art! I know that Jan would be impressed!

Blogging

Your Blogs Wont Run Away

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It’s funny that when I was new to blogging and had only one blog, I was a little worried each time I did not get to update it. I felt like people were expecting my new posts. But no matter how sometimes I wish that I could public a couple of new posts a day, life could get in the way.

Then I started more and more blogs and frankly, I am immune to the feeling of guilt when I do not have the time or mood to update them. I came to realize that even if we do not update it for months or in some cases, one year, the blog will still be there. It will not erupt and self destruct or whatever, as long as we keep the domain name and hosting alive. LOL

So yes, if you feel like you are “chained” to blogging, perhaps it is time to get a breather and stay away from your blog(s) for a little while. I know I do that a lot of the time. Try it and see if you will feel more refreshed when you start to blog again.

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