Blogs are alternative methods of writing wherein most people can compose anything they want and in the manner they would want the mood to be set. A combination of a website with rich content in the manner and design that any person would want to be known, blogs have become a good source of therapy and income for the chosen. The latter of which may draw conflicting inputs since focusing on income generating content would sometime take out the true essence and meaning of the entire post. Notable here is the focus of people on the use of keywords, repeating them at will so that search engines can easily find them once queries for particular words are being sought.
Blogs are familiarly known as online diaries where people share their experiences and stored knowledge in the manner they want to express them. Nobody knew that blogs would eventually become a money-making practice for sites which want to expound on various topics and genres that their website is to be known for. Today, social networking services such as Friendster, Multiply, Hi5 and MySpace, have not only offered a chance for people to expand their network of contacts but also to hold online diaries for their colleagues and friends to see. Usually, life experiences, business knowledge, setbacks, accomplishments and photo images are the main contents of the blogs that these people make. Such a practice also allows people to hone their grammar and typing skills and further enrich their vocabulary.
The Blog Adviser, created in November 30, 2006 is a project that Orble made possible. The site is hosted by the Orble Network and its main purpose is to be able to provide information, actual experiences and business related content to share with Orble bloggers and other people seeking rich content information. Unlike most blog marketing sites, the purpose is to provide useful and colorful insights and expound them in the best possible way, not only through properly termed topics but also through actual experiences as witnessed and dealt with by the person who will be handling all the posts on a daily basis.
The Blog Adviser aims to focus on business related issues and information based on actual research work and strategic management practices from real life business management issues. With the actual hands-on experience of handling a local trading company and business consultation services to various local and foreign companies, the Blog Adviser is expected to be among the top sought after sites for information and explanations with regards to varying issues on the business and management side for professionals of today and tomorrow. Links and images will be used to coincide with the posts, not just to optimize the site but also to serve as supporting proofs with regards to the validity of the posts to be made.
On the side, The Blog Adviser will also provide some freestyle writing content from personal experiences that combine poetry and stories into one. While these posts are mainly for adding some counseling and advise to online people who want some pastime reading, especially the romantically inclined individuals, the freestyle writing section promises to give worthy and reliable actual experiences for people who seek answers from life.
Hence the Blog Adviser has commenced and started its part in contributing towards the blogging era and each visitor is expected to be satisfied in both the business and personal aspect. For more information, the Blog Adviser can be visited today at http://www.blogadviser.com .
Thứ Bảy, 2 tháng 12, 2006
Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 11, 2006
Celeron Processors: Cost Effective Processors for Start Ups
With the entry of other processors, this has widened the possibilities of being able to secure a computer with minimal costs. The introduction of Celeron processors in lieu of the usual Pentium IV processors may sacrifice in terms of processing speed and storage capacity, but it depends on where you are going to use the whole unit itself.
For word processing and spreadsheet programs like Word and Excel, this will do. Besides, with the high costs today, looking for the efficient and cost effective tools to be able to carry out business operations will eventually lead anyone to upgrade to higher capable processors and peripherals. It just needs a touch of feasibility with regards to the purpose of using your desktop or laptop, whichever you would prefer.
For word processing and spreadsheet programs like Word and Excel, this will do. Besides, with the high costs today, looking for the efficient and cost effective tools to be able to carry out business operations will eventually lead anyone to upgrade to higher capable processors and peripherals. It just needs a touch of feasibility with regards to the purpose of using your desktop or laptop, whichever you would prefer.
Chủ Nhật, 5 tháng 11, 2006
The Filipino Ignorance of Home Grown Talent
The Philippines is truly rich and talented with regards to Filipinos who have the unique talent and skills that most countries would die to have. It is very common to this day that graduates and successful career enhanced individuals would go for work abroad rather than staying here to get their feet of the ground. After some time, it is quite funny how local companies and people would look for them and finally realize what a Filipino can truly do.
This is really more focused on local newspapers and magazines who still follow the old recruitment ways of filling up their personnel requirements. Writing for example will not be entertained if they do not have degrees in Journalism or Education. These requirements are truly something that most companies use as their basis for selecting people rather than the actual work output that most people would have. It did not even occur to them that talented writers and composers may have opted to choose another course in college or MBA but really have to natural capabilities of becoming good writers today. Writing may be a past time for them, and being good with a bunch of words and writing unique content as based on opinions and supported by minimal research, most writers originate and grow from such tactics. Truth of the matter is, a lot of Filipinos can be traced working online abroad, doing article writing work, blogs, and unique compositions, each earning in foreign currency rather than to the peso value which is surely low and unacceptable.
Just a few months ago, people were asking me why I chose to write for the foreign countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. My straight answer was that these companies appreciate and provide better opportunities rather than the local newspapers that include Inquirer and Manila Bulletin. Locally, they still follow the old schematics of hiring personnel so is it surprising why most writers would rather bring their gear and serve other countries as well?
It is only typical and natural for home based organizations to overlook people. They are still stuck in the ancient realms of tradition to which has contributed into holding back evolution of the country in all aspects of development. People are getting wiser nowadays and following the lead of old fuddy duddies is something that will also hinder career growth as well. Why write for companies that opt to recruit well-known personalities for the sake of marketing their publications over unique and quality writers that offer a lot of things in their minds? It is purely becoming a marketing effort to promote the name of publications rather than what they really contain. To cut a long story short, the important thing of gaining impact towards the consumers as far as seeing and reading what can easily be understood rather than sticking to traditional ways of management and writing.
My parting message?
This is really more focused on local newspapers and magazines who still follow the old recruitment ways of filling up their personnel requirements. Writing for example will not be entertained if they do not have degrees in Journalism or Education. These requirements are truly something that most companies use as their basis for selecting people rather than the actual work output that most people would have. It did not even occur to them that talented writers and composers may have opted to choose another course in college or MBA but really have to natural capabilities of becoming good writers today. Writing may be a past time for them, and being good with a bunch of words and writing unique content as based on opinions and supported by minimal research, most writers originate and grow from such tactics. Truth of the matter is, a lot of Filipinos can be traced working online abroad, doing article writing work, blogs, and unique compositions, each earning in foreign currency rather than to the peso value which is surely low and unacceptable.
Just a few months ago, people were asking me why I chose to write for the foreign countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. My straight answer was that these companies appreciate and provide better opportunities rather than the local newspapers that include Inquirer and Manila Bulletin. Locally, they still follow the old schematics of hiring personnel so is it surprising why most writers would rather bring their gear and serve other countries as well?
It is only typical and natural for home based organizations to overlook people. They are still stuck in the ancient realms of tradition to which has contributed into holding back evolution of the country in all aspects of development. People are getting wiser nowadays and following the lead of old fuddy duddies is something that will also hinder career growth as well. Why write for companies that opt to recruit well-known personalities for the sake of marketing their publications over unique and quality writers that offer a lot of things in their minds? It is purely becoming a marketing effort to promote the name of publications rather than what they really contain. To cut a long story short, the important thing of gaining impact towards the consumers as far as seeing and reading what can easily be understood rather than sticking to traditional ways of management and writing.
My parting message?
Just don’t be surprised why one day you will run out of good writers who would
want to work and contribute to you…they may have grown out of their shell
already and may be building on personal branding and career development,
something that takes ages for local bred talent to realize that opportunity
knocks and the doors and minds need to be opened.
Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 10, 2006
More Features, More Benefits Mean More Costly Gadgets
These days, owning a technology savvy item in the form of cellular phones, Ipods and portable computer device means that people are up to date with the new inventions that leading companies such as Nokia and Sony release in the market for consumer purchase. While these items are sure to carry with it high costs for purchase, the knack of most people to be one of the early birds in owning such gadgets takes the better of the entire endeavor. Mobile phones that offer features that include camera, video and music software and playback capability have become the gauge into determining why such items are such a demand today.
Known gadgets today that include Apple’s Ipod Video/ MP3 Player and Nokia’s N70 Cellular Phone series are among the hot commodities in the consumer demand today. The prices once known are really sure to hit the roof, and despite this, people still get them, serving notice and conflict to the known belief that most people are having a hard time coping up with their standard of living due to economic recession in various parts of the world.
Most people thrive on relying on credit card and debt for consumer satisfaction. The real problem occurs once the credit cards start collecting their dues. But regardless of this dilemma, people still find a way to be able to satisfy their longing that of which is to be among the people who can boast of owning state of the art devices and gadgets, something that has become evident in the reliance of consumers on gadgets today.
Known gadgets today that include Apple’s Ipod Video/ MP3 Player and Nokia’s N70 Cellular Phone series are among the hot commodities in the consumer demand today. The prices once known are really sure to hit the roof, and despite this, people still get them, serving notice and conflict to the known belief that most people are having a hard time coping up with their standard of living due to economic recession in various parts of the world.
Most people thrive on relying on credit card and debt for consumer satisfaction. The real problem occurs once the credit cards start collecting their dues. But regardless of this dilemma, people still find a way to be able to satisfy their longing that of which is to be among the people who can boast of owning state of the art devices and gadgets, something that has become evident in the reliance of consumers on gadgets today.
More Features, More Benefits Mean More Costly Gadgets
These days, owning a technology savvy item in the form of cellular phones, Ipods and portable computer device means that people are up to date with the new inventions that leading companies such as Nokia and Sony release in the market for consumer purchase. While these items are sure to carry with it high costs for purchase, the knack of most people to be one of the early birds in owning such gadgets takes the better of the entire endeavor. Mobile phones that offer features that include camera, video and music software and playback capability have become the gauge into determining why such items are such a demand today.
Known gadgets today that include Apple’s Ipod Video/ MP3 Player and Nokia’s N70 Cellular Phone series are among the hot commodities in the consumer demand today. The prices once known are really sure to hit the roof, and despite this, people still get them, serving notice and conflict to the known belief that most people are having a hard time coping up with their standard of living due to economic recession in various parts of the world.
Most people thrive on relying on credit card and debt for consumer satisfaction. The real problem occurs once the credit cards start collecting their dues. But regardless of this dilemma, people still find a way to be able to satisfy their longing that of which is to be among the people who can boast of owning state of the art devices and gadgets, something that has become evident in the reliance of consumers on gadgets today.
Known gadgets today that include Apple’s Ipod Video/ MP3 Player and Nokia’s N70 Cellular Phone series are among the hot commodities in the consumer demand today. The prices once known are really sure to hit the roof, and despite this, people still get them, serving notice and conflict to the known belief that most people are having a hard time coping up with their standard of living due to economic recession in various parts of the world.
Most people thrive on relying on credit card and debt for consumer satisfaction. The real problem occurs once the credit cards start collecting their dues. But regardless of this dilemma, people still find a way to be able to satisfy their longing that of which is to be among the people who can boast of owning state of the art devices and gadgets, something that has become evident in the reliance of consumers on gadgets today.
Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 10, 2006
The Cost of Acquiring Technological Items
IPods, digital cameras, cellular phones and compact devices have become more of luxury item that people consider as must-haves rather than considering the actual needs. Such devices have made their way into the brain streams and beliefs of most people, making them believe that such goods are a need in some aspect of their lives. It is really funny how media means of advertising and marketing are able to find their way and play around with people of various interests, add to this the fact that technological breakthroughs are making people aware that fast evolution is something that most people should be up with.
The acquisition of such items does not come cheap. In fact, at a glance, the cost may normally turn away the average consumer. But surprisingly, such has not been the case lately. Actually people could not care less at the price, as long as they are able to acquire such items and own one for the sake of satisfying their interest and need.
Cost does not seem to be an issue today. Despite various claims that the economies are having a hard time coping up with the rising cost of items, the influx of people and the demand for such hot items like IPods is something that will truly drive a grin towards the face of the manufacturers like Apple. But curiously for the economists, perhaps the state of people who claim that they are in crisis is more of a mindset stemming from word of mouth and promotional privileges. But just the same, as long as the demand is present, there is no reason for them to hold back manufacturing but rather satisfy the demand for such electronics and technological driven items today.
The acquisition of such items does not come cheap. In fact, at a glance, the cost may normally turn away the average consumer. But surprisingly, such has not been the case lately. Actually people could not care less at the price, as long as they are able to acquire such items and own one for the sake of satisfying their interest and need.
Cost does not seem to be an issue today. Despite various claims that the economies are having a hard time coping up with the rising cost of items, the influx of people and the demand for such hot items like IPods is something that will truly drive a grin towards the face of the manufacturers like Apple. But curiously for the economists, perhaps the state of people who claim that they are in crisis is more of a mindset stemming from word of mouth and promotional privileges. But just the same, as long as the demand is present, there is no reason for them to hold back manufacturing but rather satisfy the demand for such electronics and technological driven items today.
Chủ Nhật, 15 tháng 10, 2006
The Roving Marketer: Going Mobile
For most marketing people today, sudden interests and stirring up of product or service information, the mechanics and the entire process for such need to be given due allowance for sudden requests for informative insights through presentation materials, reading materials and an in-depth overview of the entire venture. Proper product or service knowledge will surely be something that each organization has, the bulk of which is to be given to the target market that compose the people who will want to learn more and study the potential an offered product or service will have on any market.
It is common to see most people purchasing and owning portable computers, familiarly known as laptops, that help them not only store needed presentation materials but also store pertinent documentation materials. Such a purchase is deemed as an investment by such people, while for the more fortunate, companies would issue them such gadgets to be able to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
The dilemma here is what notebook or laptop is enough to suit the needs of the sales and marketing executives. With various brands that include IBM, Toshiba, Asus, Compaq, and Sony Vaio, the search for the best serving mobile computer shows a relatively competitive demand despite the high prices they have over the normal desktop computer. Mobility and convenience is what they bring and this is a good auxiliary tool for people who need to be always in the field to cover the market area to which they are assigned. Technology has so far been among the more effective means of complementing the presentation prowess of most individuals, and this not only impresses the clientele to which they are catering to, but shows how innovative and advanced business has become today.
Not to take anyway from the ordinary sales person, this resort of getting good business has not yet been practiced religiously all throughout. Most companies still rely on the traditional means, owing to the fact that their budgets and educational know-how of most people under their wing are not that adept. But given time, most companies will surely go mobile, considering the high demand for proper product and service orientation practices and the fact that most target clients still put emphasis on fast and efficient service altogether.
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It is common to see most people purchasing and owning portable computers, familiarly known as laptops, that help them not only store needed presentation materials but also store pertinent documentation materials. Such a purchase is deemed as an investment by such people, while for the more fortunate, companies would issue them such gadgets to be able to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
The dilemma here is what notebook or laptop is enough to suit the needs of the sales and marketing executives. With various brands that include IBM, Toshiba, Asus, Compaq, and Sony Vaio, the search for the best serving mobile computer shows a relatively competitive demand despite the high prices they have over the normal desktop computer. Mobility and convenience is what they bring and this is a good auxiliary tool for people who need to be always in the field to cover the market area to which they are assigned. Technology has so far been among the more effective means of complementing the presentation prowess of most individuals, and this not only impresses the clientele to which they are catering to, but shows how innovative and advanced business has become today.
Not to take anyway from the ordinary sales person, this resort of getting good business has not yet been practiced religiously all throughout. Most companies still rely on the traditional means, owing to the fact that their budgets and educational know-how of most people under their wing are not that adept. But given time, most companies will surely go mobile, considering the high demand for proper product and service orientation practices and the fact that most target clients still put emphasis on fast and efficient service altogether.
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Thứ Sáu, 18 tháng 8, 2006
Remembering Ultima Online Philippines: The Filipino Shard
If there is one thing that I cannot forget is my drive in 2003 of putting up this Online Game which was introduced to my by my best friend in 2001, Ultima Online. For me, this was the very first online game that really caught my fancy, most of the time spending long hours, and not shutting down my computers just to make my characters strong, mostly merchant developed ones. Unlike most typical players who would wander out, adventure and fight off monsters, my approach to the game was more of a business minded one. Why shouldn’t it be considering that most games can be looked upon as business related rather than fantasy and adventuring people?
My role here was to make the game totally interesting. I get to play God in a way, trying to balance good and evil. I will admit, I was after justice in all aspects, becoming a game that most people wanted to make a real true to life game where the people such as robbers, murderers and slayers would exist equally with the common players who would just want to fight off Non-Playing Characters (NPC’s). The game proper was really amazing, creating monsters with powers that can totally annihilate anyone with one blow, magic and other combat related skills. Anyone can practically mold their characters as legends in their own right.
There is nothing much to argue other than maintaining such a game, considering server hosting, scripting and other expenses are the main reasons for my closing it down some time ago. Players as well were inclined to try out new games that offered high graphics, something that attracted and lured out players one by one. Dwindling numbers, conflicts of interests, the game was made popular by the players and not by the Game Masters as some would claim. Playing God in the game was not even an enjoying moment, especially when you see people arguing and cursing each other, it was just simply a game that many had really taken by heart. That alone is a testimony that such a game gets the better of most RPG addicts. It simply means a lot to them when they get into the game.
Free gaming will not last long. Maintenance requirements are a reality and to keep a shard up is no big joke. The problem is, most of us are accustomed to freebies and this will simply reach a point where most people will consider stopping and just lean towards other game related sites that offer better qualities and so. But seeing this, having seen the article I wrote about Ultima Online Philippines in Manila Bulletin, the interview I had on television through Knowledge Power, the original site, forums, and the times I have had with the players online, as always, I treasure such experiences. I have no regrets of trying to put up that game despite the odds and the hardships, but facing reality with the manner on how to maintain such a game online requires funds, something that most people did not understand then, but do now.
Thứ Sáu, 4 tháng 8, 2006
No Mouse? Use the Shortcut Keys
Unknown to many, the earlier versions of computers made do without a mouse. The use of a plain keyboard was the original concept of most computers in the early 90’s, and until the birth of Microsoft Windows 95 was the need for a mouse called for to ease the interface that most people enjoy today.
For the earlier computer literate individuals, everyone was familiar with the various short cut keys. Such short-cut keys are really logical first letters. Paired with the CTRL key, they could practically do anything. Some of the easier shortcut keys are:
- CTRL + C – Copy
- CTRL + P – Print
- CTRL + F – Find or Search
- CTRL + S – Save
- CTRL + V – Paste
- CTRL + B – Bold Letters
- CTRL + I – Italic Letters
- CTRL + U – Underline
These keys are easier for Microsoft Office products, especially in Word and Excel. For the more seasoned users, they find no need to resort towards the icons beneath the menu of the programs, especially if they already know what shortcut keys to use.
Some have gone to the extent of even being available in most products and web interfaces such as blogs from Word Press. To sum it all up, familiarization is really the key and how it will stick in the memory of people shall make life a whole lot easier for them when they use a computer and enjoy the powers that each machine has. The entirety of it all is right before us, the matter of how to explore and discover them lies in our interest for them.
Friendster Requests: Is It Impolite to Reject Friend Requests?
Everyone is sure to be familiar by now by this thing called Friendster. Friendster is a concept that is fascinating and a lot have followed its lead, like Multiply, Hi-5, Pinoyster and MySpace. A networking type of scheme where you can find old and new friends from the past, both memorable and unforgettable acquaintances, this craze is something that has hit the various nations today, particularly in the states of the United States, Europe, and Asia. For sure, the developers of this Friendster website never thought that such a concept would be this much in demand, something that has forced them to find ways of keeping their market leading ways above the up and coming network building techniques by most people who have seen the promise that such a concept brings.
To add people in a subscriber’s friends list, proper friend request permissions are sent out prior to actually adding them. For authentication purposes, a feature wherein verification if such people are really acquainted are asked such as the e-mail address, first name and last name, to preserve the privacy that most people have. For others, the option of allowing anyone on the Internet to see their profile and adding them as they wish is also made available. All these features are optional and can be set before and during the account subscription, which also happens to be free!
There was a time where Friendster limited the number of friends that one account had to only 500 friends. For most people, 500 is already a lot, hence forcing them to open up another account to be able to accommodate other friends who they may have not included in their list yet. While this was a good way to increase the subscriber database, it also meant having to consider the other factors such as hardware and software for the entire site as well. Storage, bandwidth and other factors needed an upgrade to accommodate such growth of this new fad, and this is certainly something that most successful ventures need to be open to. The limit by the way was eventually lifted, and people could add as many friends as they wished.
The trend continues today for Friendster. Its popularity increasing by the day and acquiring new members as its flourishes. It has made a marquee trademark for most people, and has even expanded the options they can do towards Blogging, profile enhancement using videos and music, testimonials and background enhancements all according to the member’s liking as far as expressing themselves.
Friendster has been successful and the only that perhaps they should take into consideration is their ability to accommodate the growing number of members, the load of data that they will have to carry and also the privacy concerns of most of its valued members. Friendster has allowed the people to express themselves, show off who they really are but perhaps stricter measures as far as display of pictures, which they stress as something that should not be obscene or has copyrights be used. Small as it may seem, perhaps it would be better for them to start monitoring these activities, as they may find themselves in unwanted legal issues which may lead to conflicts and problems not only with the laws that govern it, but with the people who actually hold rights to as far as pictures are concerned.
To add people in a subscriber’s friends list, proper friend request permissions are sent out prior to actually adding them. For authentication purposes, a feature wherein verification if such people are really acquainted are asked such as the e-mail address, first name and last name, to preserve the privacy that most people have. For others, the option of allowing anyone on the Internet to see their profile and adding them as they wish is also made available. All these features are optional and can be set before and during the account subscription, which also happens to be free!
There was a time where Friendster limited the number of friends that one account had to only 500 friends. For most people, 500 is already a lot, hence forcing them to open up another account to be able to accommodate other friends who they may have not included in their list yet. While this was a good way to increase the subscriber database, it also meant having to consider the other factors such as hardware and software for the entire site as well. Storage, bandwidth and other factors needed an upgrade to accommodate such growth of this new fad, and this is certainly something that most successful ventures need to be open to. The limit by the way was eventually lifted, and people could add as many friends as they wished.
The trend continues today for Friendster. Its popularity increasing by the day and acquiring new members as its flourishes. It has made a marquee trademark for most people, and has even expanded the options they can do towards Blogging, profile enhancement using videos and music, testimonials and background enhancements all according to the member’s liking as far as expressing themselves.
Friendster has been successful and the only that perhaps they should take into consideration is their ability to accommodate the growing number of members, the load of data that they will have to carry and also the privacy concerns of most of its valued members. Friendster has allowed the people to express themselves, show off who they really are but perhaps stricter measures as far as display of pictures, which they stress as something that should not be obscene or has copyrights be used. Small as it may seem, perhaps it would be better for them to start monitoring these activities, as they may find themselves in unwanted legal issues which may lead to conflicts and problems not only with the laws that govern it, but with the people who actually hold rights to as far as pictures are concerned.
Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 7, 2006
Office Automation Systems: Replacements or Aides?
The common notion that was evidently perceived by most employees in the early years of systems implementation and technology is that they will be the replacements for the actual labor force. This belief is really a crazy one. In no way can computers get to a point where they will replace the human interface and responsibility. Computers are programmed by humans, but it does not necessarily follow that humans will be left motionless and sit pretty while computer systems, androids, or robots will do all the work. The mind is still the strongest part of a human anatomy that most computers will never possess.
Every organization dreams of applying a system to help aid human interface and transactions. In most cases, these are needed to produce more efficient work and effective work flows. Time can be saved and immediate analysis for the overall operations can be immediately seen. The faster that a company is able to determine the overall performance the better it is for them. This is because for the human preparations, this will take days, sometimes weeks to go over historical data and produce the needed reports, especially financial standing and the running financial statements. An immediate overview that corresponds to all the departments will be able to show management what it lack and what it needs through them.
Every organization dreams of applying a system to help aid human interface and transactions. In most cases, these are needed to produce more efficient work and effective work flows. Time can be saved and immediate analysis for the overall operations can be immediately seen. The faster that a company is able to determine the overall performance the better it is for them. This is because for the human preparations, this will take days, sometimes weeks to go over historical data and produce the needed reports, especially financial standing and the running financial statements. An immediate overview that corresponds to all the departments will be able to show management what it lack and what it needs through them.
So in short, office automation, systems, computers and other technology related
developments are placed not for replacement. They are there to make a more
efficient working environment and guide companies to the direction where they
should be headed.
Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 7, 2006
Information Technology Tidbits: Era of Substitutes and Temporary Replacements
Wise people will think of a way to build businesses and discover replacements. Sounds like a scientific approach but it is better to consider it as something that stems from curiosity and studies.
Business entrepreneurs often study the market for attractive undertakings that will be feasible prior to considering a business. A lot has been developed, particularly in the Information Technology Fields. Such businesses include:
Online Multi Player Role Playing Games (RPG
Online Gambling
Online Auctions
Cheaper Computer Parts Importing (Clone PC’s)
Article/ Content Writing
Printer Ink Substitutes
It is evident that sticking to the branded category does indeed cost. People can only afford so much, and this alone opens the door for study, substitutes if we will call it, so that bargain and better deals can be expected. Such has been the trend, especially for ink cartridges today. Some have offered refilling stations, while others have developed a step lower, Class A cartridge. Most companies, such as Hewlett Packard, Epson, Canon and Lexmark, have warned their clients that only original cartridges are advised, but do it make a difference? My hunch is that it depends on the quality of the cartridge being used. But a Class A quality is not as cheap as that of refilling an ink cartridge. Refilling cartridges make use of the same old storage, although it will only be good for a number of uses since it would result in eventual leaks that will not be good as far as final printing is concerned. Refilling may be good, but it only acts as a temporary solution. It does not intend to take the place of original ink cartridge parts. To make it short it only aims to prolong for a month or two, the useful life of a cartridge, but going over it after some time shall eventually be already harmful to the printer itself.
Class A cartridges, mostly coming from China and Taiwan are as good as the original ones. The method of packaging, the quality of printing is practically the same. Perhaps something that branded printers could do is specify the actual problem, the effects it would have on ink cartridge heads rather than just remaining general to allow people to be aware and of what they should expect. The only known fact is that once an ink cartridge head breaks down, it costs almost the same as actually buying a new printer. So broadening the preventive maintenance issue for printers, particularly the leading brands as Hewlett Packard and Epson, may wake up the consumers of what they should be fully aware of.
Information Technology Resources
Cheap Ink Probed
Subsitute for a Computer Mouse?
Chủ Nhật, 16 tháng 7, 2006
Blog Herald Feature: How I Blog-Brian Yalung, MBA
My sincerest gratitude to Matt of Blog Media for making this happen. Please check out this feature:
How I Blog: Brian Yalung, MBA
How I Blog: Brian Yalung, MBA
Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 7, 2006
The Evolution and Development of the Black Gulaman
Finally it’s done and over with. Well, after some tense weeks of preparation, well at least I was able to talk and negotiate with the Chin Chin representative owners above current problems such as the pricing of the Chin Chin Black Gulaman and Power Bits Sports Drink Flavors. Apparently, there is a problem putting them in the stores as of late, mostly because the prices were being scrutinized. Nevertheless, I have no choice but to make do with what is already there, and modesty aside, “
beggars cannot be choosers”.
The class to which we are catering to is simply different. The Philippines is considered to be a poor country, but regardless, we see people driving in luxury cars, being able to carry around the latest released cellular phones, buying properties for future investments, and even surviving the outrageous tuition fees for their children just to get a decent education. I agree that the country is in a crisis, and to sum it all up, I can only think of one thing, it all boils down to the prioritized needs of every person. No thanks to Universal Robina Corporation’s C2, green tea will never be appreciated as to what it was really meant to be. Filipinos consider C2 as a health drink, but blabbering all over again, might as well just call it flavored iced tea because I assure you, we have already brought this product to the scientific levels of study and sad to say folks, there is no trace of whatsoever of green tea herbal elements in them. But then again, we don’t care as long as it is affordable right? It is all in the mind that we think it is healthy.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they are studying how to imitate our Chin Chin Black Gulaman, or Grass Jelly as it is more commonly called in the other countries. The Chin Chin Black Gulaman is a honey induced drink which contains real black gulaman tidbits inside. Priced in the area of Php 25.00 to Php 35.00, depending on where you buy it, it is hard to categorize in the market. It cannot be categorized as a drink since it has jelly inside, and neither can it be considered a desert, because it can be drank as a temporary substitute for people who don’t have the luxury of time. The Finally it’s done and over with. Well, after some tense weeks of preparation, well at least I was able to talk and negotiate with the Chin Chin representative owners above current problems such as the pricing of the Chin Chin Black Gulaman and Power Bits Sports Drink Flavors. Apparently, there is a problem putting them in the stores as of late, mostly because the prices were being scrutinized. Nevertheless, I have no choice but to make do with what is already there, and modesty aside, “beggars cannot be choosers”.
The class to which we are catering to is simply different. The Philippines is considered to be a poor country, but regardless, we see people driving in luxury cars, being able to carry around the latest released cellular phones, buying properties for future investments, and even surviving the outrageous tuition fees for their children just to get a decent education. I agree that the country is in a crisis, and to sum it all up, I can only think of one thing, it all boils down to the prioritized needs of every person. No thanks to Universal Robina Corporation’s C2, green tea will never be appreciated as to what it was really meant to be. Filipinos consider C2 as a health drink, but blabbering all over again, might as well just call it flavored iced tea because I assure you, we have already brought this product to the scientific levels of study and sad to say folks, there is no trace of whatsoever of green tea herbal elements in them. But then again, we don’t care as long as it is affordable right? It is all in the mind that we think it is healthy.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they are studying how to imitate our Chin Chin Black Gulaman, or Grass Jelly as it is more commonly called in the other countries. The Chin Chin Black Gulaman is a honey induced drink which contains real black gulaman tidbits inside. Priced in the area of Php 25.00 to Php 35.00, depending on where you buy it, it is hard to categorize in the market. It cannot be categorized as a drink since it has jelly inside, and neither can it be considered a desert, because it can be drank as a temporary substitute for people who don’t have the luxury of time. The Black Gulaman craze was developed for the purpose of providing consumers an alternative way of appreciating and enjoying the drink without having to go to restaurants who serve it, most of which are rare as well.
It will only be a matter of time before a product is placed in the market to compete against us. I am expecting it this year. But sad to say, we are way ahead of you. How and in what way? Now ask the right question and maybe you will know. Besides, that is the work of the Research and Development team right? So get your true worth and figure out what we are planning to develop next! Let see your imagination put to work, that is if you have one.
craze was developed for the purpose of providing consumers an alternative way of appreciating and enjoying the drink without having to go to restaurants who serve it, most of which are rare as well.
It will only be a matter of time before a product is placed in the market to compete against us. I am expecting it this year. But sad to say, we are way ahead of you. How and in what way? Now ask the right question and maybe you will know. Besides, that is the work of the Research and Development team right? So get your true worth and figure out what we are planning to develop next! Let see your imagination put to work, that is if you have one.
Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 7, 2006
The Advent of Technology in Security Devices
I just finished browsing up some brochures on advanced security devices that my boss wanted to import and offer locally. With the widespread alert on terrorist attacks, each country worldwide has been resorting to stricter measures of control. I was so fascinated at the advanced technology of security, most of which I see in the movies. I never thought they would actually be real and coming out so soon.
People who watch such spy movie flicks as Mission Impossible, James Bond, or Terminator, well, people should pay attention more to the technology that they use. They are real and will soon be in your area. But in the same way that the cost for making such movie flicks is high, so will the same be needed for the local folks. Technology has a price, and such investment for security will depend on the amount they are willing to invest. One thing that is for sure, it will not be an easy decision to make, especially here in the Philippines, where terrorism will come from all directions, both locally and abroad.
The advanced security devices may be creepy if you think of it. It almost goes as far as invading your own privacy. Detectors, X-Ray machinery, and fingerprint scanning, it all boils down on how intelligent the person is on trying to avoid being caught. Safety has slowly become a large price to pay. But for sure, life is meaningless and not worth living, if we are feeling uneasy, especially in times of finding out how safe we are, or perhaps afraid to walk into public accessed places, where security is totally useless.
Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 7, 2006
Gigmax: Not Just Another Free and Quality Storage Site!
Gigmax offers a free service that allows anybody to store files, such as text documents, images, and videos, in their own Gigmax so that they can access them from anywhere at anytime. Registered users have the option of making their uploaded and stored files as either private or even public so that others may view them. In addition to just storing files, other benefits that registered users at Gigmax also boasts of their online photo album storage as well. They can upload personal photos and provide the links from their various sites such as online blogs, Friendster, Myspace, Multiply and Hi5. And the best part of it all, its absolutely free!
For storage space, Gigmax allows a total of 30 megabytes (MB) of storage for registered users, roughly enough to store about 400-500 photos! Gigmax registered users can store any file outside of the usual photos they have. Music files are however not allowed to be stored since legal issues may ensue.
Many people would be asking, what makes Gigmax different from the other usual free storage sites like the ones given by Yahoo and Google groups, or maybe even the file allocation given by Friendster and Multiply. Well, as stated earlier, the amount given to each registered user is more than enough reason for any person looking for a large storage space. It would take some time before such limit space would be filled up, but then again, 30 MB is large and probably one of the largest public site where service can be easily appreciated, not to mention joining a community of people whom you can also check out as far as their publicly declared storage place is concerned.
Gigmax is on the rise and it would only be a matter of time before other leading sites who offer storage space allocation for their files would follow. But as well know, why wait when there is already a site that can provide larger space and flexibility in terms of accessibility. While the giants such as Yahoo, Multiply, and other better known sites are mapping out their plans to accommodate their actual patrons, Gigmax is far more ahead of them as far as personal satisfaction and accommodation are concerned on the Internet. By the time these giants have found their solution, who knows, Gigmax will have already increased its storage space accommodation and expanded its services towards their registered users database. Gigmax is one step ahead, and in the same way that it believes in, the site is for the Internet savvy people. So it needs no more explanation why Gigmax is Your Space, Your Storage!
For storage space, Gigmax allows a total of 30 megabytes (MB) of storage for registered users, roughly enough to store about 400-500 photos! Gigmax registered users can store any file outside of the usual photos they have. Music files are however not allowed to be stored since legal issues may ensue.
Many people would be asking, what makes Gigmax different from the other usual free storage sites like the ones given by Yahoo and Google groups, or maybe even the file allocation given by Friendster and Multiply. Well, as stated earlier, the amount given to each registered user is more than enough reason for any person looking for a large storage space. It would take some time before such limit space would be filled up, but then again, 30 MB is large and probably one of the largest public site where service can be easily appreciated, not to mention joining a community of people whom you can also check out as far as their publicly declared storage place is concerned.
Gigmax is on the rise and it would only be a matter of time before other leading sites who offer storage space allocation for their files would follow. But as well know, why wait when there is already a site that can provide larger space and flexibility in terms of accessibility. While the giants such as Yahoo, Multiply, and other better known sites are mapping out their plans to accommodate their actual patrons, Gigmax is far more ahead of them as far as personal satisfaction and accommodation are concerned on the Internet. By the time these giants have found their solution, who knows, Gigmax will have already increased its storage space accommodation and expanded its services towards their registered users database. Gigmax is one step ahead, and in the same way that it believes in, the site is for the Internet savvy people. So it needs no more explanation why Gigmax is Your Space, Your Storage!
For more information regarding their service, check them out at their website at Gigmax-Your Space, Your Storage.
Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 6, 2006
MSN Smileys, Emoticons, Emotions and Avatars
The MSN Smiley and Emoticons Age has arrived
Communication is something that play a vital role in our daily lives. True enough, technology has effectively grasped the situation and has been rigorously devising ways on how to enhance these modes. Such innovations introduced today are that of SMS or Text Messaging, Mobile or Cellular devices, Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing. Each has their own way of making the manner of communication more lively and among the notable rave for most people today is that of getting smileys, emoticons and avatars to bring color towards how they would want to express their hidden identities.
While some find this awesome, there are sites that have made such opportunities as a stepping stone towards mischief as well. Some carry Trojans, viruses and hoax, supposedly harmless in a sense, but actually silently break some system files in computers, unknown to the person behind it. If such files or cookies can get past technology armed individuals, then anyone can just imagine how people who are clueless would be aware of such malicious acts unseen by them.
On the positive side, similar to that of blogging or article writing, these have gotten their share of creative minds and putting them into existence, most of which have been praised by people who have become addicted towards these add-ons.
Animation and cartoon enhancements are something that most people would always search for, and if one would look for them in the top search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, millions of sites would turn out that can provide such emoticons, display pictures, avatars and emotions. Here are some good sights to check out that have such instant messaging enhacements from Idleplay:
Iconburst
Emoticonzone
Avatars and Emoticons
MSN Names and Meanings
Chủ Nhật, 25 tháng 6, 2006
Computer Troubleshooting: Formatting a PC as the Last Resort
The worst part about troubleshooting computers is having to format the entire system due to one reason or another such as:
1. Virus Infections
2. Spyware or Malware infections
3. System Corruption
4. Upgrading to higher specifications
5. Operating System conflicts
6. Hardware Failure
Formatting a computer may be easier said than done. Certain things should be done as well prior to anything else, and these include:
1. Back ups of files and important documents and spreadsheets
2. Software for Installation
3. Hardware Software Drivers
In most cases, formatting a computer is the last option a technical person would resort to. It is likened to simply taking out the trash. The bad thing about it is that sometimes, hardware replacements such as the Memory Chips, Motherboards, or even video cards can do the trick. Often, these solutions come at a point where it becomes a maze. Finding the right solution for the entire dilemma may either be fast or slow and in whichever case, even the best technicians will be scratching their heads for solutions.
I found this out trying to format an EPOX motherboard. I recall some years ago when I was still assembling and selling computer packages that this motherboard was indeed troublesome and was not that saleable. It was priced at a very low price, to bring down the price of the entire package for computer desktops. Hang ups and conflicts were said to occur after a certain period and surely, this has been something that I experience now. I only catered then for Jetway and ECS motherboards, two of the cheaper brands, but cost efficient backbone of a computer. To this day, I still use the ECS motherboard and it has been already 5 years without problems. Mostly, it is the software conflicts, but when one talks about hardware, this motherboard has given me less problems compared to this EPOX motherboard.
The lesson to be learned? Well, gather feedback first prior to anything else. Sometimes feedback on computers may be varied, but unless you experience it, well believe me, the experience is something you would want to discount. Besides, taking some time to compile such situations will be worth it, especially if it means lessening the headaches for products such as EPOX who offer cheap prices and cheap quality.
1. Virus Infections
2. Spyware or Malware infections
3. System Corruption
4. Upgrading to higher specifications
5. Operating System conflicts
6. Hardware Failure
Formatting a computer may be easier said than done. Certain things should be done as well prior to anything else, and these include:
1. Back ups of files and important documents and spreadsheets
2. Software for Installation
3. Hardware Software Drivers
In most cases, formatting a computer is the last option a technical person would resort to. It is likened to simply taking out the trash. The bad thing about it is that sometimes, hardware replacements such as the Memory Chips, Motherboards, or even video cards can do the trick. Often, these solutions come at a point where it becomes a maze. Finding the right solution for the entire dilemma may either be fast or slow and in whichever case, even the best technicians will be scratching their heads for solutions.
I found this out trying to format an EPOX motherboard. I recall some years ago when I was still assembling and selling computer packages that this motherboard was indeed troublesome and was not that saleable. It was priced at a very low price, to bring down the price of the entire package for computer desktops. Hang ups and conflicts were said to occur after a certain period and surely, this has been something that I experience now. I only catered then for Jetway and ECS motherboards, two of the cheaper brands, but cost efficient backbone of a computer. To this day, I still use the ECS motherboard and it has been already 5 years without problems. Mostly, it is the software conflicts, but when one talks about hardware, this motherboard has given me less problems compared to this EPOX motherboard.
The lesson to be learned? Well, gather feedback first prior to anything else. Sometimes feedback on computers may be varied, but unless you experience it, well believe me, the experience is something you would want to discount. Besides, taking some time to compile such situations will be worth it, especially if it means lessening the headaches for products such as EPOX who offer cheap prices and cheap quality.
Thứ Năm, 22 tháng 6, 2006
Simplicity of Understanding HTML Programming
How hard is it to understand HTML programming? Honestly, there are various softwares available, starting from the standard Microsoft Frontpage that comes along with usual Micosoft Office programs that are automatically needed by people to process documents and spreadsheets. Incidentally, people don’t give much attention to the Frontpage program, perhaps because they do not really maximize the bundled software package that Microsoft offers to its market base.
However, there are other developed software programs to make web page creation easier. For the other software developers who are exposed to programming, a lot will be surprised on how people can simply use the notepad as its main source for making attractive web pages. So it is really more on the scripting that needs focus for people to be able to understand what webpage authoring is all about. Of course, the creativity part is also another factor, since how can a person be able to produce an output if he has no vision of what to expect once his webpage is available online.
Free ware sites such as yahoo geocities and tripod offer basic tutorial and basic commands to allow people to put up their own webpage in the simplest form possible. After going through the usual commands and basic scripts needed for proper functionality of the webpage, this lights up their interest all the more and brings tem to more advanced techniques such as flash, embedded sounds or videos to enhance their web pages.
Web page can be typified towards making promotional materials as well. Advanced programs such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks have provided web programmers a more extensive manner of being able to produce fine web pages with various techniques and enhancements. But a word of caution to aspiring web developers. Some designs and scripts may need time for a web page to load, and waiting is something that most people have little patience of. Hence, web pages should be done in its most simplest form but at the same time effective manner. It is more than just showing of complexity of knowledge and rather should be how a person is able to access a website without having to wait for the entire page to load up.
However, there are other developed software programs to make web page creation easier. For the other software developers who are exposed to programming, a lot will be surprised on how people can simply use the notepad as its main source for making attractive web pages. So it is really more on the scripting that needs focus for people to be able to understand what webpage authoring is all about. Of course, the creativity part is also another factor, since how can a person be able to produce an output if he has no vision of what to expect once his webpage is available online.
Free ware sites such as yahoo geocities and tripod offer basic tutorial and basic commands to allow people to put up their own webpage in the simplest form possible. After going through the usual commands and basic scripts needed for proper functionality of the webpage, this lights up their interest all the more and brings tem to more advanced techniques such as flash, embedded sounds or videos to enhance their web pages.
Web page can be typified towards making promotional materials as well. Advanced programs such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks have provided web programmers a more extensive manner of being able to produce fine web pages with various techniques and enhancements. But a word of caution to aspiring web developers. Some designs and scripts may need time for a web page to load, and waiting is something that most people have little patience of. Hence, web pages should be done in its most simplest form but at the same time effective manner. It is more than just showing of complexity of knowledge and rather should be how a person is able to access a website without having to wait for the entire page to load up.
Waiting time may become a reason for people to browse other web sites that can immediately show their content, something that should be put into consideration prior to actual programming by web developers on the Internet.
Thứ Ba, 13 tháng 6, 2006
Internet Relay Chat: Still The Best Internet Therapy for Stress
Internet Relay Chat may have died for me a long time ago, but somehow, I found myself once again trying to look for old buddies and friends who may possibly be around. Well, it wasn’t surprising, my former channel #lounge was no longer registered to me, and well, using my old handle seemed to be passé in a way so I just decided to be me.
When I chatted, it was an entirely new world for me. There are some familiar handles but most of them I cannot remember anymore. Even when it comes to trying to meet new people, my approach and confidence was unlike before. I was totally groping for form. Whichever the case, well, the people who make up IRC are still the same. Rude, obnoxious and some entertaining and great to converse with.
Of course I do not expect the same warm welcomes I had before, besides, I am a lot older now and most of the people who chat are usually a lot younger than me. Undernet still has the good quality of people compared to other servers. I tried Dalnet but the level of approach for some people still cannot be compared with that of Undernet.
Well, I met two or three girls, two I got to talk on the phone the other holding the same profession I have. Well, it is a nice way to kill time, especially for loners like me. I just hope I don’t run into childish people like before, but for sure, many of them are still lurking around. Oh and of course, there are still the infected handles, which, if anyone would happen to encounter, should not be accepted, otherwise its not only your IRC client that may infected but your whole computer as well, so be cautious!
When I chatted, it was an entirely new world for me. There are some familiar handles but most of them I cannot remember anymore. Even when it comes to trying to meet new people, my approach and confidence was unlike before. I was totally groping for form. Whichever the case, well, the people who make up IRC are still the same. Rude, obnoxious and some entertaining and great to converse with.
Of course I do not expect the same warm welcomes I had before, besides, I am a lot older now and most of the people who chat are usually a lot younger than me. Undernet still has the good quality of people compared to other servers. I tried Dalnet but the level of approach for some people still cannot be compared with that of Undernet.
Well, I met two or three girls, two I got to talk on the phone the other holding the same profession I have. Well, it is a nice way to kill time, especially for loners like me. I just hope I don’t run into childish people like before, but for sure, many of them are still lurking around. Oh and of course, there are still the infected handles, which, if anyone would happen to encounter, should not be accepted, otherwise its not only your IRC client that may infected but your whole computer as well, so be cautious!
Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 4, 2006
Maximizing Online Storage with Yahoo Group Features
People always have this problem of saving their files or finding the best way to access them wherever they are at anytime. Sure, there are compact discs, the usual USB drive and the standard diskette, although the latter has a limited capacity, around 1.3 megabytes allowed only. For the people who are not that acquainted with the web, using the many resources like sites that offer a certain storage quota where they can store there files temporarily may be something due for consideration.
Of course, this is only limited towards the people who are not that well-versed of the web. Although some are already practicing such, the limitation is that the need for an Internet connection becomes the only hindrance for such.
The Yahoo Groups offers such a storage capability, even allows a person to store pictures separately from the files. All that is needed is for a person to create a yahoo group, and name it as he wishes. Of course the existence of a yahoo account makes it easier, especially for validation procedures.
For more information just visit the Yahoo Groups for a more detailed summary and procedure.
Of course, this is only limited towards the people who are not that well-versed of the web. Although some are already practicing such, the limitation is that the need for an Internet connection becomes the only hindrance for such.
The Yahoo Groups offers such a storage capability, even allows a person to store pictures separately from the files. All that is needed is for a person to create a yahoo group, and name it as he wishes. Of course the existence of a yahoo account makes it easier, especially for validation procedures.
For more information just visit the Yahoo Groups for a more detailed summary and procedure.
Thứ Tư, 12 tháng 4, 2006
Information Tecnology, MBA and perhaps a Doctorate Degree
In my years of experience, handling Information Technology work and quickly excelling towards a managerial position, I found this work more of fun than being a professional. They say that the best way to excel at something you do is to find it easy to deal with and at the same time the hunger for advanced knowledge. Thanks to the Internet and various exposures to exhibits, IT shows and such, I can say that it has successfully been a big part of my career at some point.
Thus in 2005 became my year to explore other opportunities, those of which are in the other business related side. Continuing where I left out in 1998, I found the completion a resounding fulfillment of sorts, since it is so ironic that I stopped then to pursue my career in Information Technology. While I am sure that I have not covered all aspects of the IT career, venturing out into the business world and once again attaining a lead role, particularly an officer level status as of late have become two of my good sides in the professional side of my life. While I know it will take another couple of years to be able to establish my name again in this new role, combining my stored knowledge with my marketing endeavors shows great promise.
To this day, I am still fascinated with the fast evolution of technology, but at the same time, business practices need a new look, and hopefully, I will be able to do the same in the coming years and perhaps consider advancing to my next dream, that of which is to start my final goal, that of which is to attain a Doctorate Degree at the only other school I have not been able to go to, that of which is the University of the Philippines. Once accomplished, I have completed my task, that of which is to go to the top three schools in the country today, the others being De La Salle University where I got my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Applications Majoring in Computer Applications and just recently at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business where I got my Masters in Business Administration Degree.
Thus in 2005 became my year to explore other opportunities, those of which are in the other business related side. Continuing where I left out in 1998, I found the completion a resounding fulfillment of sorts, since it is so ironic that I stopped then to pursue my career in Information Technology. While I am sure that I have not covered all aspects of the IT career, venturing out into the business world and once again attaining a lead role, particularly an officer level status as of late have become two of my good sides in the professional side of my life. While I know it will take another couple of years to be able to establish my name again in this new role, combining my stored knowledge with my marketing endeavors shows great promise.
To this day, I am still fascinated with the fast evolution of technology, but at the same time, business practices need a new look, and hopefully, I will be able to do the same in the coming years and perhaps consider advancing to my next dream, that of which is to start my final goal, that of which is to attain a Doctorate Degree at the only other school I have not been able to go to, that of which is the University of the Philippines. Once accomplished, I have completed my task, that of which is to go to the top three schools in the country today, the others being De La Salle University where I got my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Applications Majoring in Computer Applications and just recently at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business where I got my Masters in Business Administration Degree.
Thứ Hai, 10 tháng 4, 2006
Funny Thing Called "BUGS"
No developed system is perfect. Definitely, there will be glitches, most of the time minor. These are often referred to as “bugs”, a defect in a routine program or code. Many would say that this is the bail out word that programmers and system developers use once their finished program is unable to create the necessary output, or worse, in times where in the system would suffer from a critical error that could eventually lead to system crashes or downtime. A good example is the operating system we are using, whether this be Microsoft Windows or Linux. There are periodical update patches that are advised to be download most of them critical to safeguard our computers from such untoward intrusions like “hackers” or the more commonly known “viruses” from creating havoc in our computers.
To declare that a company has a perfect system really depends as to how the programmers are able to effectively translate the workflow of a company’s operation into a working system. This is one reason why it takes some time before a systems development project group takes on the system architecture that they have laid out to meet their superior’s or client’s needs. Properly identifying these critical points is a must. Shortcuts to processes must be put at a minimum otherwise, this would just open the door for bugs, leading to criticism on the part of the project development group, and most likely leaving the door open for bugs to arise.
Systems development is really more than meets the eye. It needs a more thorough and deeper analysis of how to translate daily operations and procedures are done, and at the same time serving the necessary output expected from it. Systems should never be deemed as fully accomplished. They can be termed as developed “according to what the end user needs” but should also be left open for further enhancements. Especially in our day of age, most companies need more than just figures and graphs to determine the actual corporate stature, most top officials would want to go deeper, to the last centavo as they would typically term it. These are things not usually included in a developed system, rather a summary of the performance of that entity. Though these may not be categorically identified as “bugs”.
To declare that a company has a perfect system really depends as to how the programmers are able to effectively translate the workflow of a company’s operation into a working system. This is one reason why it takes some time before a systems development project group takes on the system architecture that they have laid out to meet their superior’s or client’s needs. Properly identifying these critical points is a must. Shortcuts to processes must be put at a minimum otherwise, this would just open the door for bugs, leading to criticism on the part of the project development group, and most likely leaving the door open for bugs to arise.
Systems development is really more than meets the eye. It needs a more thorough and deeper analysis of how to translate daily operations and procedures are done, and at the same time serving the necessary output expected from it. Systems should never be deemed as fully accomplished. They can be termed as developed “according to what the end user needs” but should also be left open for further enhancements. Especially in our day of age, most companies need more than just figures and graphs to determine the actual corporate stature, most top officials would want to go deeper, to the last centavo as they would typically term it. These are things not usually included in a developed system, rather a summary of the performance of that entity. Though these may not be categorically identified as “bugs”.
Chủ Nhật, 9 tháng 4, 2006
The Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Days
Internet Relay Chat is one thing I miss ever since I got to hook up on the World Wide Web. Meeting people, typing away and flirting, and allowing fantasies to run off to a certain level, chatting surely had its boom in the late 90’s. All of us experience a certain portion of our life where we have to grow out of it, and while I totally agree, I miss the days when my new found friends would be online until the early mornings, just chatting. A sure stress reliever in my case, the company I had then in cyberspace was truly something I treasured.
Of course, there will be people who are just there to join in the fad, fictional in the sense that this is only the Internet and that people met here are subject to criticism. No doubt about having hesitations. I mean, how can people find out if the people they meet are sincere and true to whom they claim to be? For most people, they would not take such a past time seriously. While I must admit I did take it seriously, I can safely say that the experience was worth every time and effort I placed in it.
Cyberspace relationships as well were a fad in those days. I remember relying on my intuition to find out what the person looked like or how she was like. There were times I even fell in love just by knowing the people. But of course, the fact of the matter is, if all is a lie, then you have to live with it. These situations would best be tagged to people who have high regards to trusting their emotions rather than their mind. But whichever the case may be, it will also depend on the person and how he or she would handle it in any case. Sure wish I could meet them all up again, maybe for one last rare occasion.
Of course, there will be people who are just there to join in the fad, fictional in the sense that this is only the Internet and that people met here are subject to criticism. No doubt about having hesitations. I mean, how can people find out if the people they meet are sincere and true to whom they claim to be? For most people, they would not take such a past time seriously. While I must admit I did take it seriously, I can safely say that the experience was worth every time and effort I placed in it.
Cyberspace relationships as well were a fad in those days. I remember relying on my intuition to find out what the person looked like or how she was like. There were times I even fell in love just by knowing the people. But of course, the fact of the matter is, if all is a lie, then you have to live with it. These situations would best be tagged to people who have high regards to trusting their emotions rather than their mind. But whichever the case may be, it will also depend on the person and how he or she would handle it in any case. Sure wish I could meet them all up again, maybe for one last rare occasion.
Thứ Ba, 4 tháng 4, 2006
Video Editing with Ulead Visual Studio
During my college days, I always had the knack for finding out how technology driven things could be done outside the usual professional businesses. Striving at the closes possible way, among these fascinations was video editing and enhancement. There was no doubt it boggled my mind on how they were able to do this, and if there was any way to do it at home and produce my own videos.
Well the time came late last year during my return to the MBA scene at the Atone Graduate School of Business. Again, presentations were around, and most of them started to make use of video coming from the web. It was really simple. Using downloaded commercials or spoofs as part of their Power Point presentation already impressed the professors, but at the back of my mind, armed with the proper IT degree and Internet access, I know I can do better. I had the equipment, a video camera, computer, video interface gadgets, music files and of course the best software I got to use which can be similar to just making simple slide presentations, Ulead Visual Studio.
Not many would have knowledge in it, video editing using the computer and all, and I knew I could be the first one to do this at school. The first presentation was a blast. First was compiling commercials with the use of simple transitions, then some on the spot interviews with added text and all. The best part of it all was the bloopers part where I had a blast compiling the wrong takes of my group mates. Wouldn’t you know it? That was the best part of the presentation since people would laugh a lot. From thereon, people took up the endeavor, although some still look for me to make their presentations, something I really just do for fun.
Well the time came late last year during my return to the MBA scene at the Atone Graduate School of Business. Again, presentations were around, and most of them started to make use of video coming from the web. It was really simple. Using downloaded commercials or spoofs as part of their Power Point presentation already impressed the professors, but at the back of my mind, armed with the proper IT degree and Internet access, I know I can do better. I had the equipment, a video camera, computer, video interface gadgets, music files and of course the best software I got to use which can be similar to just making simple slide presentations, Ulead Visual Studio.
Not many would have knowledge in it, video editing using the computer and all, and I knew I could be the first one to do this at school. The first presentation was a blast. First was compiling commercials with the use of simple transitions, then some on the spot interviews with added text and all. The best part of it all was the bloopers part where I had a blast compiling the wrong takes of my group mates. Wouldn’t you know it? That was the best part of the presentation since people would laugh a lot. From thereon, people took up the endeavor, although some still look for me to make their presentations, something I really just do for fun.
Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 3, 2006
HP All-in-One Colored Printers Review
Four years ago, for some silly reason, I was thinking of a colored printer that was able to do more than just print hard copies from a computer, pictures or brochures alike. This was to be used rigidly by the new company that I just joined, and definitely, for start up companies, costing at the lowest possible price was very necessary. At this point in time, colored printers were starting to pick up the pace in invading the market, replacing the usual black ink jet printers that were usually packaged with new computer set purchases.
Relying on the reviews and feedbacks that leading printer manufacturers and users were sharing, the number of actual users for this kind of a printer was not that convincing at first. A probable reason was the actual crisis and inflation that the economy was facing, hence, more people and companies were tightening their belts, opting to spend their money wisely on much needed necessities for their everyday routines.
After some computing and analysis, I took the liberty of preparing the necessary steps to convince my superior of the fruits that this contraption can give to a start up company, at the same time, provide leeway before the company can actually purchasing such equipments, as scanners, photocopying devices and the usual facsimile machine that any business would usually need to operate effectively. The company had just purchased a HP PSC 500 printer, and the first demonstration made has really impressed me to this day. The first demo was the photocopying feature, which left me totally speechless. The copied material was almost the same as the original, from the words to the pictures. The quality was hard to discriminate since the quality was very much impressive. And this was only the normal quality, so anyone could just imagine the output if the selection was placed at a more higher quality level.
To this day, this contraption is still up and running and I have rarely experienced any problems or limitations. The quality is still the same as the first day I used it. The only fallback that I can see for now is the price of the ink cartridges it uses. The price of the cartridge may not be easily affordable, but considering that it takes some months before it is replaced, depending on the usage of the printer of course, I would say that the printer is a very good buy, or a steal even since this is not only a printer, but can be used as a photocopier, facsimile machine and even a scanner. The software included by HP with it, makes it much easier to use. Its interface is compatible with almost all known software that we use, like Adobe, Corel, etc.
At the moment, that model is no longer available in the market. New models like HP PSC 2410 and PSC 1315 are offered for sale at lower prices, most probably due to the fact that other leading printer manufacturer have followed suit in offering the same device to the consumer. Truly, this device is a must have, especially for people on a stiff budget. There is nothing more you can ask for in maximizing a printer’s use than just producing the usual outputs for your work.
Relying on the reviews and feedbacks that leading printer manufacturers and users were sharing, the number of actual users for this kind of a printer was not that convincing at first. A probable reason was the actual crisis and inflation that the economy was facing, hence, more people and companies were tightening their belts, opting to spend their money wisely on much needed necessities for their everyday routines.
After some computing and analysis, I took the liberty of preparing the necessary steps to convince my superior of the fruits that this contraption can give to a start up company, at the same time, provide leeway before the company can actually purchasing such equipments, as scanners, photocopying devices and the usual facsimile machine that any business would usually need to operate effectively. The company had just purchased a HP PSC 500 printer, and the first demonstration made has really impressed me to this day. The first demo was the photocopying feature, which left me totally speechless. The copied material was almost the same as the original, from the words to the pictures. The quality was hard to discriminate since the quality was very much impressive. And this was only the normal quality, so anyone could just imagine the output if the selection was placed at a more higher quality level.
To this day, this contraption is still up and running and I have rarely experienced any problems or limitations. The quality is still the same as the first day I used it. The only fallback that I can see for now is the price of the ink cartridges it uses. The price of the cartridge may not be easily affordable, but considering that it takes some months before it is replaced, depending on the usage of the printer of course, I would say that the printer is a very good buy, or a steal even since this is not only a printer, but can be used as a photocopier, facsimile machine and even a scanner. The software included by HP with it, makes it much easier to use. Its interface is compatible with almost all known software that we use, like Adobe, Corel, etc.
At the moment, that model is no longer available in the market. New models like HP PSC 2410 and PSC 1315 are offered for sale at lower prices, most probably due to the fact that other leading printer manufacturer have followed suit in offering the same device to the consumer. Truly, this device is a must have, especially for people on a stiff budget. There is nothing more you can ask for in maximizing a printer’s use than just producing the usual outputs for your work.
IT Personnel Tidbits
A large part of underrated people in any organizations right now are the people who comprise the Management Information Systems or Information Technology department of companies. Though these people were not really given much importance before, the boost of technology in helping out corporate entities has totally changed this scenario. Though at present, more corporate organizations do not see the benefits of putting up or giving due emphasis to this division, one can only need to point to over achieving companies in their success as a proof of the added benefits and deeper analysis of how their respective companies are operating and at what level they are at the moment.
Needless to say, these people bring innovations to the old style of corporate success. Without a doubt, the fast paced development of technology has aided a large portion of corporate entities in evaluating and forecasting better operations and profits. With the new manner of collective data from their operations and transforming them into easier ways of analyzing through graphs and figures, people can now find out in a day how they operate and what they need to possess to be able to improve and even medicate certain deficiencies from their actual operations.
Though for some companies, having this kind of a department may not be feasible, comparing this scenario to a company that relies on consultancy basis may not be as cost effective. There are times when the needs of a company may become already outrageous that they would eventually consider their consultant corporate partners as impotent and ineffective, which is very unfair since there are instances that some demands may also need the value of time management or curing periods, to whichever case it may be applicable.
Moving forward, there will be times that the importance of these people will be realized once they are nearing stages of leaving behind the company for better opportunities for growth and development of their skills. Once this point arrives, a question arises for all corporate entities with regards to security of their systems or maybe even the safeguarding of their data or documents. Though this may be hard to defend at times, legal processes are the usual resorts for some companies. However, it would seem unprofessional for such an occurrence and more often, it is these people who would be ruining their names rather than the company’s. More plainly put, systems can be restored at some point, credibility and trust never.
Needless to say, these people bring innovations to the old style of corporate success. Without a doubt, the fast paced development of technology has aided a large portion of corporate entities in evaluating and forecasting better operations and profits. With the new manner of collective data from their operations and transforming them into easier ways of analyzing through graphs and figures, people can now find out in a day how they operate and what they need to possess to be able to improve and even medicate certain deficiencies from their actual operations.
Though for some companies, having this kind of a department may not be feasible, comparing this scenario to a company that relies on consultancy basis may not be as cost effective. There are times when the needs of a company may become already outrageous that they would eventually consider their consultant corporate partners as impotent and ineffective, which is very unfair since there are instances that some demands may also need the value of time management or curing periods, to whichever case it may be applicable.
Moving forward, there will be times that the importance of these people will be realized once they are nearing stages of leaving behind the company for better opportunities for growth and development of their skills. Once this point arrives, a question arises for all corporate entities with regards to security of their systems or maybe even the safeguarding of their data or documents. Though this may be hard to defend at times, legal processes are the usual resorts for some companies. However, it would seem unprofessional for such an occurrence and more often, it is these people who would be ruining their names rather than the company’s. More plainly put, systems can be restored at some point, credibility and trust never.
Making Money Online
In the recent years, practically everyone who was exposed to the Internet was exploring all possibilities on how to make this gift of technology a revenue making opportunity. Making money online was something that people left to the mercy of the bigger organizations and the benefits that individuals could gain from it were relatively remote. With a ton load of information anywhere from people who use the web as a medium of exchange for their communication and reference for certain matters as studies and business related endeavors, there was bound to be some way that people could make money online.
Today, there are various ways of being able to make the most of using the Internet. Common hearsays such as adsense, content writing, article marketing, reciprocal link exchange auctions and all have suddenly become an opportunity for the people to earn profits from them. While there will always be risks involved, in actual life, risks are part of business related tie ups. Getting into business is like gambling, and whether such people would gain or lose from it is entirely up to them. Fact of the matter is business is not purely about trusting intuition. It is about properly enhancing situations and taking on the chance to enter into a whole new world of investing and money making opportunities online.
Some people would stick towards the old fashioned way of earning, which of which was to look for a job and actually go to an office or work place where they can totally see the operations daily. These setups will soon vanish one by one, thanks to cyberspace. Putting emphasis on Information Technology development, it won’t take long when people will have the luxury of working anywhere they wish, as long as they have a computer and complete access to the World Wide Web.
Today, there are various ways of being able to make the most of using the Internet. Common hearsays such as adsense, content writing, article marketing, reciprocal link exchange auctions and all have suddenly become an opportunity for the people to earn profits from them. While there will always be risks involved, in actual life, risks are part of business related tie ups. Getting into business is like gambling, and whether such people would gain or lose from it is entirely up to them. Fact of the matter is business is not purely about trusting intuition. It is about properly enhancing situations and taking on the chance to enter into a whole new world of investing and money making opportunities online.
Some people would stick towards the old fashioned way of earning, which of which was to look for a job and actually go to an office or work place where they can totally see the operations daily. These setups will soon vanish one by one, thanks to cyberspace. Putting emphasis on Information Technology development, it won’t take long when people will have the luxury of working anywhere they wish, as long as they have a computer and complete access to the World Wide Web.
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