General

Now You See, Now You Don’t

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That is what’s been happening to my comments since I changed my servers. It is so odd and I thought that my server changed has stabilized since I checked with DNS Stuff and it shows that my blogs are pointing to the new server.

So I approved a couple of comments and even replied to them. The next thing I knew, overnight those comments went missing. That was very weird indeed. I had to copy and paste those comments that came in via email notification and republish them. Of course, I could not be bothered replying to them once again. Heck, I could not reproduce it word for word again.

So yeah, I am a little apprehensive still with publishing new posts, approving comments and replying to them I’m so afraid of doing things TWICE, you know? And with each new posts, I’m making back ups too!

Computing & Internet

Protection For Computer Systems

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My friend, who works in a computer systems security company, told me that there are many companies who are unaware of the importance of keeping their computer systems secure and protected. I guess this is because they do not know that they are vulnerable and/or exposed.

I am not well-versed in computer or technology issues but I was recommended to use unix security software for its effectiveness and user-friendliness. The topic of protection for my computer was raised when I voiced my concern to a friend regarding the vulnerability of my system. He asked me what protection I am using so I told him. He told me to uninstall it because it’s no good. But it’s FREE, you know?

Anyway, I surely will give this a try because they offer an obligation-free 30-day trial of their product.

Computing & Internet

Server Changed

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With a sigh of relief, I am so glad to announce that my blogs have finally moved successfully to a new server. Of course, I did not do the unenviable task of moving files from multiple domains. The server admin did that but then I was still nervous incase something wrong happens and I have missing files or broken images and lost post that I could not retrieve or restore.

So far, everything seems fine and besides the fact that I lost four posts, which were published during the move, and which I easily republished because I saved a copy of these posts on my computer, just in case, everything else is in tact.

I know I should have gotten this move done a long time ago instead of keeping quiet and bearing the long hours of server downtime but then I thought that it would be a complex process and I thought that I would be the one to do it. Luckily I did not have to do it. I may be finally comfortable with WordPress and such but moving files is certainly still beyond me. At least I am not comfortable with it!

Anyway, now that everything seems to be settled, I can finally concentrate on updating my blogs again. Hhmm all the daily server down time of up to twelve hours was not doing my traffic good. My number plummeted so drastically you don’t want to know. It’s time to rebuild that, or at least attempt to!

Finances

Credit Cards For College Students

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My cousin is tentatively going off to college this September. He has applied for scholarship and I hope, for his parents’ sake, that he will be approved for it. At least then, his tuition fees will be taken care off.

This morning, he called me up and asked me again to recommend him the best credit cards. I already told him that day that he should make his own decisions for something like this. After all, he is a college going student already. I suspect my aunt must have asked him to consult me because she thinks that I have more experience when it comes to credit cards, plus she was afraid that he would misuse his credit card and get himself into debt at such a young age.

I told my cousin, Terence, to see credit card applications online, especially the terms and requirements to determine the best card for himself. I also told him to check with his friends to see what credit or debit cards they are using before making a decision. I figure it would be more appropriate for him to check with friends of his own age group. After all, a student requires a different credit card than a working adult like myself. Don’t you think so?

WordPress Issues

Missing Posts??

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I have been happily upgrading my WordPress blogs from version 2.3.0 to version 2.5.0… well, I would not say HAPPILY but grumbling all the way, because of the frequency they update the platform and it could get tiresome because of the many WordPress powered blogs that I have. Anyway, I should say I was doing my upgrade work without worrying until NOW.

I just read that a lady blogger discovered that there were posts missing from her blog after upgrading her WordPress. To be honest, IF there were any missing posts, i would not have known about it. do back up my files but I surely have no idea how I could dig out that specific missing post if the need arises, if I do discover that posts got eaten up in the process of upgrading!

Eyerrrr I hope that never happens because I would hate to bother my host for something like this because he would not understand how important each and every post that I wrote and publish is to me. I am thankful enough that he taught me so many things and made me to be self-reliant when it comes to maintaining the technical aspects of my blogs.

General

Luxurious ViaLuxe

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On this blog alone, I have written on quite a few websites of luxury timepieces and jewelry watches. Well, that’s because each time I have to buy a gift, I think of watches. I don’t know why. It just seems like the most appropriate gift no matter the occasion!

ViaLuxe is an excellent website if you are looking for news, press releases and updates of Baume & Mercier or chopard watches or any other luxury brand name watches and jewelry makers.

From the homepage, you can just browse through all the different brands or by styles. I remember that when a friend asked me if I had heard of Vacheron Constantin, I had to read up on the company here before I could have a meaningful conversation with him!

If luxury watches and timepieces are your passion then ViaLuxe should be on your bookmarks because they update the website and blog pretty regularly so you shouldn’t miss the latest news in the industry! I may not be buying any luxury watch or jewelry in the near future but I definitely like to take time off admiring beautiful craftsmanship and there’s plenty of luxury watches that you can admire here on ViaLuxe or read reviews of them on the ViaLuxe blog.

Computing & Internet

Jenna Bush Wedding Stems Computer Virus

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Did you read about how computer virus makers took the occasion of Jenna Bush’s wedding as an opportunity to spread virus?

These people have been leaving links to Jenna Bush wedding videos to bait unsuspecting computer users to click on the links hoping to watch exclusive Jenna Bush wedding video only to encounter a thousand and one pop up windows.

These victims will also be told that they have malicious spyware, malware, Trojans and what not in their computer now and that they can clean up their system by clicking on a button. The button leads them to purchase a useless computer program that purportedly will clean up their system.

I don’t know how many people have been affected just because of their curiosity to watch Jenna Bush wedding video but I think it is pretty mean of these people to capitalize on a happy occasion like this!

Anyway, do not simply click on any links that lead you to believe that you can watch Jenna Bush wedding videos. I don’t think it’s available on the web yet.

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