• Would You Save Money Buying a Prius in the Philippines?

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    February 1, 2012 /  environment, Geeking Out, Lifestyle

    gas pump tea potI was wondering last night I was wondering which car I would buy next year as I was driving my dad’s diesel-powered Nissan Patrol. It’s common knowledge that an SUV generally consumes more fuel than a smaller car, and several motivational speakers and authors often talk about a huge amount of savings just by using a smaller car.

    It got me thinking: would the total cost of ownership of the Toyota Prius (The only hybrid car in the Philippines) be significantly cheaper than buying a compact sedan or hatchback?

    So I did a little bit of research and my findings were surprising! Read the rest of this entry »

  • BSOD Horror

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    April 24, 2011 /  Geeking Out, Operating Systems, Windows

    A kid wears a computer with a Blue Screen of Death. Classic!:)


  • Stop Writing Software!

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    April 24, 2011 /  Geeking Out, Windows

    Found this short article really, really interesting.

    A List of People Who Need to Stop Writing Software

    Thank God I’m no longer using MS Windows and Internet Explorer.:)

  • Glowing Ubuntu Laptop Case Mod

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    April 15, 2011 /  Geeking Out, Tech Stuff, Ubuntu

    Saw this AWESOME laptop mod in the Ubuntu Forums and all I can say is joparox (owner of this laptop), you rock!

    I’ve considered modding some of my old laptops before, maybe adding stickers or sport a new custom paint job. But this guy DRILLED through his laptop case with a sanding bit, installed a couple of LEDs, and then covered it up with the clear acrylic from a CD jewel case before gluing it all together with silicon glue!

    Taking things further, here’s a steampunk laptop mod from Datamancer. Read the rest of this entry »

  • I want a Teensy++ 2.0 Board!

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    March 15, 2011 /  Geeking Out, Tools

    Just geeking out:
    I need a Teensy++ 2.0 Board. Imagine the DIY hacking possibilities! Motion controlled light switches, colorful yet mindless LED displays, mobile robot controllers, console hacks, the possibilities are mind-numbing!

    If you guys want to buy me one, you can buy it from the PJRC Store. Just send me a PM via our Facebook page or in the comments (be sure to leave your email address so I can tell you where to send it).:D

    Thank you very much in advance!