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Comparison of Free Security Products
by Kiven at That Damn PC
You may be surprised at how much protection you can get for your PC at practically no cost. As they say: The best things in Life are free. Sure, complete and full security suites are still encouraged but for true value, you cant beat some of these products especially for...
Green Maven - Search the Green Web
by Noel at Search Engine Herald
Here are b5media tech channel, we have a channel wide event called “Tech Channel Goes Green”. I was looking for a good material for this. One of my plans is to make a post about those green search engines where the color of the website is just green...
Four Vulnerabilities Patched By Microsoft
by Kiven at That Damn PC
Microsoft issued security bulletins and patched for four vulnerabilities today. Three of the flaws, in Microsoft Word, Publisher and the Jet database engine, are critical in at least some configurations. A fourth vulnerability, in Microsoft’s malware detection engine, maxes out at moderate. The first bulletin, MS08-026, describes two vulnerabilities in Microsoft...
Text Costs More Than Hubble Data
by Mike Abundo at Tech Side Up
Think texting is cheap? Think again. The University of Leicester’s Dr. Nigel Bannister points out that the cost of SMS is, quite literally, astronomical. “The bottom line is texting is at least 4 times more expensive than transmitting data from Hubble, and is likely to be substantially more than that. “The maximum...
How Often Do You Clean Your Gadgets?
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
I kind of noticed that every Tuesday (that’s maintenance day for World Of Warcraft, hehehe), I clean my MacBook Pro. I take it out from it’s Speck Case and wipe the body with round cotton sheets wetted (is there such a word?!) with 30% alcohol mixed with 70% water solution. Then...
Is Web 2.0 Really Green?
by Tris Hussey at Maple Leaf 2.0 - Technology and Web 2.0 News in Canada
Today is the Technology Channel’s Theme day and we’re looking at “green” technologies (I’ll have the round-up post link here when it’s posted). While we might think that tools like RSS (as Juned suggests in his post on RSS as green tech) are truly green, are they really? Things are a...
Make Your Own Multitouch Pad for $50
by Mike Abundo at Tech Side Up
Screw Microsoft Surface. It’s nothing but a big-ass table. Here’s how to make your own multitouch pad for $50. Software and hardware updates here. Tags: Hardware, multitouchShare This...
Guest Post At Filipina Soul: Woes Of A Filipina Gadgenista!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
I was invited to guest post at Filipina Soul! Read all about it here! It’s all about my woes as Filipina Gadgenista! [ Image source from Filipina Soul ] Share This...
Globe Telecom To Carry iPhones In The Philippines!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
It’s official! The 3G iPhones will be coming to the Asian shores in the months to come and it’s out in the open that Globe Telecom will be it’s official carrier in the Philippines! Lucky for Globe subscribers! (Are we really lucky??) But truth be told, I’m sure not if a lot of...
Green and RSS
by Juned at A Feed Is Born
The theme for this month is Green. Meaning to be environmental friendly. And this is kind for us here at A Feed Is Born because or product or our niche is not really physically tangible. However, the RSS and Web feeds can be found nearly everywhere. It would be easy...
Emoticons Are So Passe
by Jason Bean at Uncover The Internet
If you’ve been around the Internet and Tubes for long you probably recognize emoticons when you see them. ;) I use one in my design and communications company ” =) Bnpositive Design”. But they’re getting so old now don’t you think? Let’s move to a new way to describe, not your emotions,...
BlackLine GPS location-based service
by colbert low at The Gadget Blog
BlackLine GPS Inc. has just announced LonerMobile, an application for GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Its a software that can report on mobile worker’s safety via connection monitoring, confirmation of worker awareness, and location through GPS reporting. When a user working in the field does not check-in or their communication line is lost,...
New Windows Advisor BETA
by Jason Bean at Microsoft Weblog
I just accepted an invitation to participate in a new BETA program. As the name would generally imply, it’s a sort of maintenance and error checking program that continuously runs in the background of Windows. Here’s Microsoft’s own words about the program: Windows Advisor is an easy-to-use self-help tool that notifies users...
Looking for a better Windows uninstaller?
by Kiven at That Damn PC
You might want to try MyUninstaller, a freebie that replaces Microsoft’s meager Add/Remove applet in Windows XP. MyUninstaller lets me you the location of the program I want to uninstall; when I originally installed it; and the name and location of the uninstall routine (which is helpful for troubleshooting). Grab a...
How to speed up Outlook 2003/2007
by Kiven at That Damn PC
Is your Microsoft Outlook running slow or taking forever to download new emails? Here are some tips to speed up the performance of Microsoft Outlook (2003,2007). Note that you can also apply these tips to the new Mozilla Thunderbird 2 or even the older versions. On to the tips to speed...
Aid for those with diminished cognitive ability using Reside@Home
by Clair at New Linux User
Sometimes people forget things including people they love or interact with on a regular basis. Well, this could happen to anyone including our parents. Reside@Home’s goal is to let our loved ones stay in our homes and let us have a way of communicating via a touch panel...
Cellphone9 Links: New iPhone Colors, New BlackBerrys, The Apple vs The Berry, and more!
by Jayvee at Cellphone9
Apple 3G iPhone goes Black — apparently just a case; and then we realize that it is indeed real because AT&T says so. Fold a paper into many squares and you get a space saver. The same thing applies to this concept phone, the Packet Concept Phone. And yes, it...
No Internet acess and still install your packages!
by Clair at New Linux User
If you’ve been wondering how to install applications without having internet access, I came across the tutorial that shows you how. But I think that you might need to ask someone to help you out while following the instructions. Some of it could be confusing because you need to...
Your Fave HBO Shows Now Showing On iTunes
by Juan at The After Mac
HBO and Apple have teamed up to bring your favorite HBO shows on iTunes. Shows like “Sex In The City”, “The Sporanos”, “Rome” and “Deadwood” will be made available via the iTunes Music Store. A quote from the Apple press release says “We’re very excited to make these legendary HBO programs...
Theme Day: Green Apple
by Juan at The After Mac
When you hear the word Apple, a red fruit comes to mind. However, there are green Apples. That goes the same for our beloved Mac maker. While most people know the Apple that brings us innovative products such as Macs and iPods, not a lot of people know the green...
UPS Leads Fuel Efficient Delivery Companies
by Hilary at Eco Friendly Driver
UPS has done a wonderful job of trying to keep their emissions down by utilizing the technology at hand...
Fisker Forges Ahead
by Hilary at Eco Friendly Driver
initial orders expected to deliver by the end of 2009...
Google Friend Connect Plugs Sites into Social Networks
by Mike Abundo at Tech Side Up
Mere days after the announcements of MySpace Data Availability and Facebook Connect, Google comes out with a lighter but wider social network data portability initiative. Last night at the Googleplex saw the announcement of Google Friend Connect, a set of widgets that lets any site plug itself into its readers’...
Adorable Unicorn Laptop Sleeve!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
I’ve always had a fascination with unicorns when I was a kid (and until now actually!), so this laptop sleeve definitely deserves a little space on Gadgenista! This really adorable Unicorn Laptop Sleeve is made of canvas and lined with soft flannel and foam padding so your laptop will be kept...
Laptop Bag Of The Week: Timeless Tweed By Coakley!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
If you’re looking for a preppy-looking, elegant laptop bag, then this laptop bag is a very good choice! Just because you want to look like a respectable business/ career woman doesn’t mean that you have to look boring! The laptop bag is made of nylon with leather trimmings. Can fit laptops...
Are You Up For An SEO Event?
by Noel at Search Engine Herald
If you are, then you should better read this post because I’ll be sharing with you the schedule of events of Search Engine Strategies (SES). Of course, with the list, you would be able to check if you would be free to attend at least one of the events. Or...
iPods As Interactive Tour Guides!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
My boyfriend and I went to the Marlboro plant last Saturday for a tour. It was part of their annual TMX (The Marlboro Experience?!) event wherein they invite a number of people and treat them like VIPs! We got treated out to lunch, POLICE ESCORTED to the state of the art...
Gadgenista Review: Stylus Jewelry Charm!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
Remember when I wrote about the Stylus Jewelry Charms from Strapya-World? I sort of mentioned that I decided to buy one for myself. It finally reached the Philippine shore… all the way from Japan! I could have gotten it a bit earlier, but it’s been stuck at our local post office. Unfortunately,...
Gadgenista Review: Logitech Cord Wrap Mouse!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
I found the perfect optical mouse from Logitech! The Logitech Notebook Optical Mouse Plus! I’ve been looking for a nice, small optical mouse with a retractable wire. I’ve seen a lot, but I’m pretty picky about my mouse brand. I usually opt for Logitech branded mice. I don’t know about you guys,...
Theme Day Post: Go Green With Baby Tree Mobile Charms!
by Lia at The Home of the Gadgenista
Everyone seems to going green so might as well join in the bandwagon, hehe! *smile* If you want everyone to know that you’re a nature loving Gadgenista, then what better to own than a Baby Tree Mobile Cellphone Charm! Think of it as a little pet that’s low maintenance. You just have...

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Comparison of Free Security Products

Green Maven - Search the Green Web

Four Vulnerabilities Patched By Microsoft

Text Costs More Than Hubble Data

How Often Do You Clean Your Gadgets?

Is Web 2.0 Really Green?

Make Your Own Multitouch Pad for $50

Guest Post At Filipina Soul: Woes Of A Filipina Gadgenista!

Globe Telecom To Carry iPhones In The Philippines!

Green and RSS

Emoticons Are So Passe

BlackLine GPS location-based service

New Windows Advisor BETA

Looking for a better Windows uninstaller?

How to speed up Outlook 2003/2007

Aid for those with diminished cognitive ability using Reside@Home

Cellphone9 Links: New iPhone Colors, New BlackBerrys, The Apple vs The Berry, and more!

No Internet acess and still install your packages!

Your Fave HBO Shows Now Showing On iTunes

Theme Day: Green Apple

UPS Leads Fuel Efficient Delivery Companies

Fisker Forges Ahead

Google Friend Connect Plugs Sites into Social Networks

Adorable Unicorn Laptop Sleeve!

Laptop Bag Of The Week: Timeless Tweed By Coakley!

Are You Up For An SEO Event?

iPods As Interactive Tour Guides!

Gadgenista Review: Stylus Jewelry Charm!

Gadgenista Review: Logitech Cord Wrap Mouse!

Theme Day Post: Go Green With Baby Tree Mobile Charms!

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