• Smartphone Plans Makes A Grown Baseball Player Cry

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    March 5, 2012 /  Geeking Out

    Some things about Japanese culture I will probably always find funny. For all their talk about how emotion shouldn’t be shown in public, the Japanese sure do love to cry! And when it’s the men that does the crying, it’s even more funny!

    This ad by au is offering a plan for smartphones. Taglines in the ad such as “Happy! With this I can now finally start using a smartphone!” and “If you get this, everyone will get this, everyone will be happy!” only adds to the fun!

    I’ve lived in Japan before, long enough for me to get to know their culture. I can’t say I’ve actually seen a grown man cry in front of my eyes, but I’ve watched enough TV to know that it happens. Then again, maybe if Smart or Globe Telecomms start offering data plans as low as these (Y1,480 is approx P700) here in the Philippines, maybe I might start crying myself!


  • A Sweet Week with Raspberry Pi and Cotton Candy with Android on Top

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    March 2, 2012 /  Geeking Out, Tech Stuff, Ubuntu
    Ubuntu for Android

    If ever there was a time where the Linux world is abuzz with no equal in the Mac and Windows worlds, it would be this week! Today we’ll talk about the USB-stick-sized computer, Cotton Candy, the Raspberry Pi development PC board that’s the size of a deck of cards, and Ubuntu for Android.

     

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  • 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!