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Blogger Buzz: Announcing the Blogger app for iOS

2011-09-10T03:47:00.000-07:00

Blogger Buzz: Announcing the Blogger app for iOS

Woo finally! Downloading this now!

... Update from the app itself...

Windows Are Like Men

2011-07-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

[1:04:04 AM] Luke Stanley: hm
[1:04:19 AM] Luke Stanley: mb u should run a memory test
[1:06:52 AM] Marina Romero: it's fine
[1:06:53 AM] Marina Romero: now
[1:07:00 AM] Luke Stanley: oh good
[1:07:05 AM] Marina Romero: mb it was just loading/reading something
[1:07:09 AM | Edited 1:07:12 AM] Marina Romero: earlier
[1:07:27 AM] Luke Stanley: Luke Stanley shrugs
[1:08:50 AM] Marina Romero: lol
[1:09:27 AM] Marina Romero: windows are like men "your file's fucked, dude. nothin' you can do about it. sorry. hey, wanna get a beer?"
[1:09:39 AM] Luke Stanley: heh
[1:10:07 AM] Luke Stanley: except it doesnt even offer beer
[1:10:14 AM] Marina Romero: heh
[1:11:12 AM] Marina Romero: it does
[1:11:26 AM] Luke Stanley: is the beer restarting?
[1:11:26 AM] Marina Romero: the latest was windows 7
[1:11:45 AM] Luke Stanley: heh really?
[1:11:59 AM] Marina Romero: yeah!
[1:12:04 AM] Marina Romero: totally!
[1:12:07 AM] Luke Stanley: i dont buy it :P
[1:12:10 AM] Marina Romero: :P

You a Google+'er Yet?

2011-07-10T06:37:00.000-07:00

Google+ is a tool you can use, and by far the most straightforward way, to organize your online contacts. You can also upload your pictures and videos to share with friends, follow people that you actually do not know but you find interesting, check in to a place, message people who matter to you or just hang out!

But but... you can totally do those on Facebook and Twitter right? So why bother joining Google+?

Friend Filters Done Right
Twitter has Lists, Facebook has Friend Lists, but Google+ has Circles. Google+ Circles allow you to group your friends and other online contacts, giving you the ability to share content and information with certain groups people, instead of broadcasting it to the world. Filters on social networks are nothing new, but what makes Circles a bit different is how prominent they are in everything you do in Google+ and it's so easy to do unlike creating a list on Facebook or Twitter. It's just a matter of drag and drop.

It's Neat!
Less clutter and easy to navigate.

Hangouts (Video Chat with up to 10 Google+'er)
Now this is what makes Google+ stand out imo. Hangouts allow users to simultaneously video chat with up to 10 people at a time. For team collaboration projects, Hangouts could be really big, you can video chat wit your team without having to pay for an expensive video conferencing service.

So, you curious and would like to test it with me? Leave your email then... Here's my profile http://gplus.to/marinaromero. See yah!

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Playing Games on Your Phone is Getting More Social

2011-03-17T03:58:00.000-07:00

"Will people actually check in to their favorite games, though? Apparently so: Since its alpha launch, Heyzap for Android has garnered more than 250,000 checkins on 3,000 different Android games. Those are impressive numbers for an alpha app.

Has Heyzap stumbled upon an ideal way to discover and discuss games? It’s something to consider, given the app’s current engagement numbers. Discovering new mobile games is a problem, as is finding the solutions to the most difficult game levels on your phones. We’re interested to see how this app fares and how it’ll approach the iOS ecosystem." more on mashable.

First a Doctor, Now Google Is Officially a Chef!

2011-02-24T19:18:00.001-08:00

Google rolls out new search tool for recipes. For those who love to cook (like me!), you might find this new tool handy. Try it out!

Facebook Memorable Stories #FeatureFailed

2011-01-12T03:27:00.000-08:00

Saw this feature just now.. told a friend about it, the conversation goes...

me: facebook shows some memorable stories on the sidebar now... **screenshots, send file
luke: are these actually memorable?
me: i don't think so, no!?!

Ok, facebook.. so maybe you should call it "your long forgotten statuses" ?

I Dugg The New Digg

2010-06-30T21:17:00.000-07:00

Twitter To Change Your Long URL To Something Like http://t.co/DRo0trj

2010-06-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

Twitter is about to change your links, especially long URLs, like http://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446563048 to something like http://t.co/DRo0trj (twitter sampled). It aims to get rid off the obscurity of shortened links and prevent malware and phishing attacks as well. Learn more.

About Twitter's Link Service (http://t.co)

Don't Argue With My Search Terms™

2010-05-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

So I was googling away some stuff and then I thought it was worth sharing to a friend, so I did. And then he said: "you don't have to key in 'is' 'in' 'on' ... google won't understand that.."

I replied:
"hey, don't argue with my search terms™ ... I'm a normal person you know.."

He just laughed and said... "that would be a good t-shirt.."

Google Calendar Is Down

2010-04-28T12:04:00.000-07:00

Google Calendar is down, the first for over two years of my usage.

Here's the error:

Tweeps, of course, got to say what they have to say:

Google encourages us to take all our data to the cloud, yet, they keep having issues where a service that many people rely heavily on goes down.

Share Send -- Easy Way To Share Files Online

2009-11-13T13:00:00.000-08:00

Looking for an easy way to share and send files online? Try Share Send!

WTF is Social Media: One Year Later

2009-07-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

View more documents from Marta Kagan.

Personas -- What will your browser wear today?

2009-05-22T21:16:00.001-07:00

cool firefox add-on

clipped from www.getpersonas.com

Personas are lightweight, easy-to-install and easy-to-change "skins" for your Firefox web browser.

Firefox Add-on for Windows, Mac or Linux

FileSocial -- Tweet Your Files!

2009-05-22T19:40:00.001-07:00

clipped from filesocial.com

FileSocial allows you to share any file through your Twitter account.

All you have to do is enter your Twitter login and password, write some text, and attach the document you want to share. So easy! Automatically, your Twitter will display a "tweet" with your message and a link to the file. Try it now!

Start uploading and sharing your files right away!

Sign in using your Twitter account.

ThoughtTrail MiniBrowser

2009-05-22T01:59:00.001-07:00

clipped from thoughttrail.com

Search Engine -- Yauba

2009-05-22T01:40:00.001-07:00

worth a test!

clipped from www.yauba.com

Early Beta/Late Alpha Preview Release

Yauba is a new, experimental, Indian search engine that seeks to transform the way people find information online, while providing maximum protection for their safety, security and privacy.
Launched in "early beta/late alpha" mode on March 2009 after stealth development in Bangalore,
Delhi, and London, Yauba is based on over 25 years of cutting edge research from the Indian Institutes
of Technology, the University of Delhi, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University,
and the University of California at Berkeley. As a result, Yauba offers some of the most advanced
Internet technologies, features, and innovations in the world.

3 things. Yauba is:

1. Truly Incognito.

2. Truly Intelligent.

3. Truly Intuitive.

Russian Wall-E Case Mod

2009-05-22T01:33:00.001-07:00

clipped from acidcow.com

Russian Wall-E Case Mod (110 pics)

This project took 18 days from this Russian guy to accomplish. It all has began after he has watched that cartoon. An idea sparked thru his head “I want to build such thing to hold my computer stuff in it”.

really cool!

Social Bookmarking Tutorial | Delicious

2009-02-19T16:15:00.000-08:00

A nice video for newbs!

Should You Consider The Amazon Kindle eBook Reader?

2008-11-23T21:58:00.001-08:00

I found this interesting article today:

Imagine being to able read almost 200,000 books WITHOUT having to go down to your local Borders … or having to wait for Amazon to deliver to your doorsteps your anxiously awaited latest edition of Harry Potter. If you’re like me, you might enjoy reading the NY Times or Wall Street Journal, but want the convenience of picking and choosing what you read, when you want to read it. This has been the promise of eBook readers for a long time.davidkchan, Should You Consider The Amazon Kindle eBook Reader?, Oct 2008

You should read the whole article.

Cheap Phone Calls With MagicJack, Does It Work?

2008-11-05T00:30:00.001-08:00

I found this interesting article about the magicJack, hmm... where's the magic in magicJack?:

Setting up the MagicJack couldn’t be easier, especially after my last experience trying to install Vonage. With the Vonage, I literally spent 2 hours trying to get it to work. Only after I was on the phone with the technician did I / we realize that the instructions in the box were wrong.davidkchan, Cheap Phone Calls With MagicJack, Does It Work?, Oct 2008

You should read the whole article at http://everypathnbeyond.com.

Sony-DCRVX2100

2008-11-05T00:06:00.001-08:00

This caught my attention today:

You are in total control with the DCR-VX2100. This Sony MiniDV camcorder offers the brightest video results of all Sony’s models. The DCR-VX2100 has the advanced HAD progressive scan CCD technology offering dramatically improved illumination. It’s perfect for low-light performance without the use of infrared technology.Sony-DCRVX2100, Nov 2008

This is definitely a must-buy gadget before the year ends. You should read the whole article at http://www.coolthisyear.com.

Garmin Announces A New GPS GPSMAP 696

2008-11-04T23:26:00.001-08:00

I found this interesting story today:

Garmin has thought of everything when it comes to this handy little aviation device, including softkeys on the display itself with the most commonly used functions, such as page, weather display, flight plan, zoom in and out, and much more. Other portable Garmin devices are true to form also with easy to read and use function keys for local addresses, nearest gas station, etc. They are indeed a pleasure to work with and use.davidkchan, Garmin Announces A New GPS GPSMAP 696, Oct 2008

You should read the whole article and find out how great this gadget works at http://everypathnbeyond.com.

Extend your iPhone's Battery Life: Make it Last Throughout the day!

2008-10-18T06:18:00.000-07:00

The new iPhone's brighter screen, GPS and 3G connectivity are nice, but you know what's nicer? Not to run out of battery while on a very important call! Apple iPhone's battery life seems very short, especially for power users like me, who like to run multiple applications to be more productive. With the new apps and faster Internet, you're using it a lot more often.

The Apple website does give some explanation about what to expect from your battery. Their advice is to use one application at a time. But, how can this be possible? … When most iPhone users like to multi-task? Will the iPhone users just have to accept the thought that multitasking means shorter battery life?

Apple iPhone allows you to listen to your favorite music, check your email real-time, surf the web and even watch your own videos at your fingertips. But if you failed to manage its usage, you'll be surprised how your iPhone runs out of battery quickly.
I’ve learned though that there are several ways on how to deal with this challenge. Here are some of the tips on how to extend your iPhone battery life, making it last throughout the day.
Turn off Bluetooth. When you’re not on a call, it is best to turn the Bluetooth off. Bluetooth checks for a Bluetooth device on a regular basis. This “checking” reduces your battery power without you realizing it. If your iPhone constantly searches for other Bluetooth devices to connect with, more power will be consumed. So if you’re not looking to pair with a Bluetooth device, it’s really best to turn it off.

Lock your iPhone. Another best yet simple thing to do is to lock your iPhone. Once you’ve finished using your iPhone, such as checking your email or sending a text message, make sure to lock your iPhone. Many people just put their iPhone in their pockets and wait for the iPhone to turn off by itself. This also uses a lot of your iPhone's battery because the screen has not turned completely off. If you really can't make “locking your iPhone,” a habit... a very smart thing to do is to set to set an autolock. The iPhone's autolock is good at shutting off the screen. This setting is under Settings -> General -> Autolock.

Turning down the LCD's brightness, turning off vibrate if this option is not necessary, using programs with 3D less often, setting push email to off or setting it's fetch time, and charging your iPhone in a car while driving... are some of the tricks that you can do to extend your iPhone's battery life.

Also, with the advent of the Apple iPhone 3G, the new 3G network requires a lot more power than the old Edge network. So, you can save battery life, simply by using the Edge network, rather than the 3G network. This is especially true if you are not currently surfing the Internet. There is no need for fast speeds when simply making a phone call or checking email.

I am a fan of using mobile technology and also an advocate of fun gadgetry. Good thing that I've found great articles on how to best use your Apple iPhone at http://www.everypathnbeyond.com.

Twitter: Now on the iPhone

2008-10-08T00:37:00.000-07:00

First there was SixDegrees.com, the first recognizable social network site, launched in 1997. Then there's LiveJournal... AsianAvenue... BlackPlanet, all three were launched in 1999. In year 2000, SixDegrees shut down but more and more popped out from that year onwards.

Lots of social networking sites were built and are all up on the web today. You can easily access them by just signing-in to your account on your PC's Internet browser or by going to the iTunes apps library. But what if you're on the road and no access to your computer?

Best solution is to use an Apple iPhone, this great device helps you get all of your communications under control. An iPhone is really amazing when it comes to keeping in touch with your friends, co-workers and colleagues. Using your iPhone makes staying in touch fun... not just a chore!

The Apple iPhone works very well with mobile communication tools and even with social networking. Organize your messages, check your email, talk to your hearts delight and stay in touch with your social network or Tweet! Yes Twitter is now on the iPhone.

Everybody is getting active and busy with their social life nowadays and Twitter made it easy for them. Twitter allows everybody to stay in touch with everyone, without necessarily spending a lot of time on the phone... keeping everybody aware of everybody's whereabouts and activities even during these busy days. Oh, did I say everybody? How ‘bout everywhere? Yes, by just using your iPhone!

Twitter is one of the hippest social networking sites that you can control on your iPhone. Using Twitter on your iPhone comes in different ways. One is by using SMS or popularly known as text messaging. This great little program is made for friends, family, etc to stay connected through short bursts of conversations, 160 characters or less. It’s just like sending a simple text message, all you need to do is to register and verify that phone number on the Twitter website and then you’re ready to go... send updates to your followers, right at the palm of your hand.

Another way is by going through their mobile website, just log in to your account and tell your friends what you are currently up to, where you are and what coffee you are drinking. Using Twitter through your iPhone's home screen, while waiting at the dental clinic... in line to get a movie ticket... or watching the sunset, is a great way to kill time.

On this website, you’ll be able to do anything you normally would in front of your PC. View accounts, update your profile, explore new users, find somebody you know and connect with them, etc… but on your mobile phone, where this website was specifically designed for.

Feed the urge... Tweet now!

Syncing Google Calendar with Outlook

2008-09-08T19:24:00.000-07:00

If you need an application on Syncing Google Calendar with Outlook, here's a solution that really works.

Google calendar offers a utility on synchronizing events with Outlook, and you can set this up in less than 15 minutes (depends on the number of items you are syncing).

Here's how...

Check Compatibility. Google Calendar Sync is only compatible with Microsoft Outlook versions 2003 and 2007, and operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Download and Install Google Calendar Sync.
An option dialog will appear, enter your google account ID and password, then choose syncing option. By default the sync is bi-directional, change it according to your preference.

After synchronizing your calendar with Outlook, you can now access it offline.

Currently, you can only synchronize your main Google calendar, but a future update should remove this limitation.

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