Cyber Optique

Saving Tip: Turning Your Cellphone Into An Income Generating Device

2012-11-02T10:34:00.000-07:00

By Uniqxue

Financial independence is not certainly out of your reach. But to get started on that road to freedom, a lifestyle change and a lot of discipline is necessary. Two most commonly used words we always hear from financial advisers are "save" and "invest". And to apply this, you need to have the habit of saving by living on 70 percent (or even lesser) of your income as much as possible. But most of us underestimate the power of saving even in small amounts, thinking it is just a few pesos. In fact, you are also turning away from potentially earning millions from this small savings.

Great thing starts from small beginning

To live on 70 percent of your income, we need to cut back on buying some not-so-essential items and to find ways on how to save from our daily needs.

Aside from food, shelter, and clothing, cellphone load has become part of our basic needs nowadays. Come to think of it, a cellphone is an EXPENSE generating device which produces income for the three TELCO giants: Smart, Globe, and Sun. But there are ways in which you can save or get discounts from your loads and even potentially earning a lot. Thus, turning your cellphone from a liability into an asset.

This is possible by signing up as an agent (Technopreneurs/TechnoUsers) of VMOBILE's LoadXtreme universal prepaid loading system. To try the technology, be a TechnoUser (formerly retailer) first so that you can immediately earn discounts and eventually establish a stable foothold in the constantly growing market for prepaid and stored-value products. All you need is to go to a Technopreneur (Dealer) in your area from whom you can acquire the access card that you will need in signing up as a TechnoUser.

There are several good things about this opportunity. LoadXtreme revolutionizes electronic Over-The-Air (OTA) reloading for prepaid wireless services by providing a unified fully automated electronic load value dispensing facility for Smart Buddy e-load, Globe AutoloadMax, and Sun Xpressload. By just using one e-wallet, you can retail all brands of electronic top-up loads using any mobile phone without the need to use different retailer SIMs. This would mean a savings of 10 to 14 percent from more than 300 prepaid products available. This can add up to your monthly savings from little things.

In my case, I shifted to the network which offers the best prepaid offer so far that fits my lifestyle. You can check out my article about this promo here. After a month of trying this, I was able to save almost half of my cellphone load consumption. I also took advantage of this prepaid offer and was able to earn few pesos by using it my prepaid load retailing.

You think it's just a few pesos today, but the fact is you'll be saving a lot of earnings. Just think of this, if you can save a total of P1,000 per month from little things, multiply it by 12 and you will get P12,000. That is equivalent to a net earning of 12 percent a year on a P100,000 savings deposit. But there is no bank out there that will pay you a net 12 percent a year on a savings deposit.

So instead of putting your savings on a savings deposit bank, it is strongly recommended that you invest it into paper assets, properties, and businesses. Your P1,000 can turn out P6M after 35 years if you invest it in an investment vehicle that grows at 12% interest per annum.

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Sun Power Text Unlimited 200: The Best Prepaid Call and Text Offer So Far

2012-10-28T07:22:00.001-07:00

Choosing a load that fits my lifestyle, my choice is Sun Cellular’s Power Text Unlimited 200. Working in a government institution requires me to communicate to a lot of clients to the extent that my personal cell phone load is almost consumed. Unfortunately, we do not have load allowances for this. So with Sun's offer you can enjoy 30 days of unlimited Sun texts, 4 hours of Sun calls and 500 texts to other networks.

I have read a lot of negative comments about this promo before but after a month of trying it I did not encountered any problem at all. The good thing is that your remaining texts to other networks and Sun calls will be added to your succeeding subscription as long as you reload before the expiration date.

If you are on a tight budget, this is the best choice so far. Sulit at tipid ang 200 pesos mo. This is 150 pesos lower than the lowest postpaid monthly subscription available. And it has the advantage of longer validity compared to loading smaller denominations.

There are a lot of individual nowadays who have more than one SIM cards. So if your friends/clients are using other networks, you need not to worry about your load because of its 500 texts to other networks. No minimum balance is needed to enjoy all the services offered. And if in case you really need to call other network, you can reload Sun xpressloads with just the right amount you needed.

Head to the nearest Sun Shop or authorized Sun retailer to load your Sun Power Text Unlimited 200. It is also available via call cards and load conversion by texting TU200 to 247.

Image is taken from www.facebook.com/suncellprepaid. Check out the latest news from SunCellular.com.ph >>Sun Cellular

Simple Techniques in Shooting Jump Shots

2012-10-17T05:57:00.000-07:00

Wherever and whatever activity you may have, it is so common and fun taking jump shots nowadays. The beach can be the perfect place for all genres of photography, just like the not so perfect jump shot sample above. Jump shots look fantastic when you are able to capture your subjects while they are all at the peak of their jump. In order to achieve this, follow the simple steps outlined below.

Set your camera on shutter-priority mode and choose a shutter speed of 200-1000s of a second. If you can’t do this, you can set your ISO to ISO800 or higher for a fast shutter speed.
Use the burst or continuous shot mode feature on your camera. This increases your chances of timing your shots perfectly. In this mode, you get to shoot images in succession with one press of your shutter.
If you want to make the jump appear higher, position yourself as low as possible.
Instruct your subjects to jump altogether at the count of three.
When you’re all set to take that shot, simply push your shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. and then press it down completely as your subject jumps at the third count.

These tips should be pretty easy for noob such as myself. Take a look at the jump shots taken by Mr. Echel Darcen during our seminar in Pampanga. Mr. Darcen is a medical technologist by profession and at the same time a freelance photographer. You can reach him by visiting this page: http://www.facebook.com/homeworksessionsphotography

A Beginners Guide on How to Get a Website Name

2012-10-12T08:16:00.002-07:00

Ever wanted to start promoting your business on the world wide web? Or wanting to have your own website name? You don't need to be a cyber savvy to start making one.

A website name or domain name is a unique address that represents an Internet location. And it is more than just an address, it is also your online brand that's something unique and easy to remember. There are dozens of Top-Level Domains to choose from that you can buy or create by yourself and then registering it online.

The companies that register your domain names are called registrars. Search on Google and select the company of your choice. For demonstration purpose, let us use www.GoDaddy.com in creating and registering your Domain Name.

Your first task is to choose which extension you want (.COM, .NET, .PH). To have an idea on what extension to use, go to Go Daddy website and hover your cursor over the extensions listed to see their description.

The Top-Level Domain .COM is the most popular domain name extension in the world. It's the natural first choice when you're launching your own online presence, but it's far from the only option. Charities and other non-profits tend to choose .ORG for their domain name registration. While it's not as well known as .COM, .ORG is short for "Organization" and it's developed a reputation for being trustworthy. Other Top-Level Domain extensions are even more specialized, to the point of being off-limits to the average consumer. These include .EDU (reserved for educational institutions), .GOV (government) and .MIL (military).

Another option for those looking to buy domain names is country-code TLDs. Some of these are obvious, such as .US for the United States or .CO.UK for the United Kingdom, while others have found a niche market of their own. .TV is the official domain extension for the island of Tuvalu, but thanks to its memorable abbreviation, it's become popular with video hosting sites across the Web. And of course, there are domain extensions that were created for specific purposes, such as .BIZ for business, .MOBI for mobile and .JOBS for employment information.

Once you have decided on what extension to use, check for the availability of your desired name by typing it on the availability search box.

Just an important note once your desired name was confirmed available, if you are sure about it register immediately because it will be auctioned if you do it on your next visit. This is based on my personal experience. Upon returning to Go Daddy to finally register my desired name it is already for auction.

The average cost of the annual fee to a domain registration company for the right to use that name is around $10 (Domain Sale! $7.99 .com at GoDaddy). Once you have your own registered domain name, you can now start getting a website by choosing a hosting company which are also called web host.

For instruction in choosing a web host, click $1.99 Web Hosting.

Philippines: Are you Ready to Tango?

2012-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:00

Do you "Tango" already? With the rising number of Filipinos who are using smartphones and the availability of free Wi-Fi spots in most places now, it is timely to take advantage of what Tango is offering. Though it might pose a threat to the big telephone companies in the country, a lot of Filipinos can benefit from this.

Tango is a free mobile video calling service that connects people around the world with family and friends wherever they are. Tango offers high-quality video calling for over 1000 iOS and Android phones and tablets, and works over 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi.

Tango is also starting to look like a Social Network Service. Aside from video and text messaging, you can also share photos to family and friends.

You don't have to worry now of your phone bills if you need to call someone here or even abroad. All you need to do is to download the Tango application for free in the App Store and Android Marketplace.

You can also download Tango on your Windows PC or Laptop. Call your friends who have Tango not just on their computers but also on their phones and tablets.

Just click on the "Download Now for PC, Laptop" and downloading will start automatically. After the download completes, just follow the three simple steps.

Friends who have downloaded Tango will instantly appear on the app. Or you can manually search for their mobile number or email and then adding them to your contacts.

Watch the video to learn how to Tango on iOS.

Choosing the Best Mobile Internet Promo for Prepaid Subscribers

2012-10-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

Based on a recent report, one out of four Filipinos own a smartphone. This may be driven by the increasing affordability of smartphone devices across the country and the rising trend in mobile internet use. Postpaid subscribers usually have the edge in enjoying this trend because of the complete consumable plan for calls, text messaging, and mobile internet.

In the Philippines, there are almost 60 million subscribers of Smart, Globe, and Sun. Among these number more than 90 percent are prepaid. In this regard, let us dig into the mobile internet promo each telephone company has to offer for prepaid subscribers.

Globe Telecom

Globe have so much to offer depending on your budget. If you prefer combination of calls plus text messaging and mobile internet, Globe offers the SUPERUNLI ALLTEXT 25, UNLI ALL TRIO, and ALL NET. For pure internet mobile you can try the "POWERSURF".

The best choice if you are in a tight budget is the ALL NET Promo. You can enjoy

unlimited SMS to all networks
10 minutes of calls to all networks
50 minutes of calls to Globe/TM
5MB of consumable Facebook browsing

Validity:

1 day for P25
3 days for P70
7 days for P150
30 days for P600

These offers are available until November 30, 2012. Registration is via *143# only. Just dial *143# on your Globe Prepaid mobile and it is free of charge.

Learn more about the other offers here. Choose Your Promo - globe.com.ph

Sun Cellular

For Sun Cellular, they have the "Sun Unlimited Mix" with two denomination to choose from.

Sun Unlimited Mix 25 (valid for 1 day only)

Sun to Sun Unlimited Texts
20 texts to other network
15 minutes of internet surfing
15 minutes of sun to sun call per hour (360 mins/day)

Sun Unlimited Mix 100 (valid for 5 days)

Sun to Sun Unlimited Texts
100 texts to other network
75 minutes of internet surfing
15 minutes of sun to sun call per hour (360 mins/day)

Subscribers need only to go to their nearest prepaid cellphone load retailer for this product or have a regular load of the desired denomination of and then text UMIX 25 or UMIX100 to 247.

For pure mobile internet use you can also try "iLoads" to enjoy better rates and unlimited offer. Learn more about Sun Mobile Internet here.

Smart Prepaid

Among all call, text, and surf prepaid offers of Smart, these are best choice which can match the offer of the 2 company mentioned above:

SMART PREPAID ALL-IN 25

Unlimited SMS to ALL Networks (Smart, TNT, Sun, Globe & TM)
60 minutes calls to Smart, Sun, TNT
10 MB Mobile Internet

Promo is available via registration and valid for 1 day only. Simply have at least P25 airtime load, and register to the package by sending ALLIN25 to 2477. This promo is available until November 15, 2012, subject to extension. Learn more here.

SMART PREPAID MEGA ALL-IN 250

Unlimited SMS to ALL Networks (Smart, TNT, Sun, Globe & TM)
180 minutes calls to Smart, Sun, TNT
100 MB Mobile Internet

This promo is for 250 pesos only that lasts for 30 days. Promo is available via registration only. Simply have at least P250 airtime load, and register to the package by sending MEGA250 to 2477. This promo is available until October 12, 2012, subject to extension. Learn more here.

Does the Nokia Asha 309 Fit the Masang-Pinoy?

2012-10-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

Considering the Philippines as a third world country with more than 90 percent of its population living in poverty, one will wonder how it can be tagged as the text capital of the world. This may be due to the close family ties among Pinoys (local term for its residence). A cultural value that Pinoys pride themselves of. In this regard, the easiest way to connect with family and even relatives to the farthest degree is through texting.

But for "masang-pinoy", an expensive smart phone is a big no no. Usually, their budget in buying a new cellular phone is about 5,000 pesos or less. Besides, it is not advisable to use expensive smart phones in public places because of pickpockets. As a victim, I now prefer to use a cheap one wherever I go.

More than 95% of Pinoys are prepaid users under several telephone companies available which offers unlimited texts to same networks. With this in mind, it is now usual to have several SIM cards from different networks to cut texting cost. That is why the masang-pinoy also prefers cellular phones with dual or multiple SIM feature.

Aside from being affordable, the other thing masang pinoy are looking in a phone is its multimedia feature. Pinoy loves listening to mp3 music so much that almost all jeepney passengers I see have their ears plugged with headset.

Riding with the trend nowadays and with the spread of free wifi spots, social networking use through mobile phones is also becoming popular among masang-pinoy. Before, only high end smart phones rule these feature. But thanks to the rise of affordable cellular phones with wifi capability that are available in the market today.

Having all these in mind, does the Nokia Asha 309 fit the masang-pinoy? It is the latest member of the Nokia Asha Touch smartphone family. Have a glimpse of its look by checking this video, Introducing the Nokia Asha 309.

It brings you the fast cloud-powered Nokia Xpress browser, social networking, pre-loaded Nokia map, and provides you access to thousands of key apps including 40 free EA games. It's ready to entertain with video and music, and the preloaded Internet radio application allows you to stream content via Wifi from thousands of stations 24/7 around the world. It fits into the range right in between the Nokia Asha 305/6 and Asha 311.

See the detailed specification and feature here. Nokia Asha 309 Slick Phone with fast mobile Internet - Nokia

Choosing the Right Camera that Suits Your Lifestyle

2012-10-07T04:24:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a compact digital camera? Try to have a glimpse of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 with my initial review. This may not be available now in the market but it can be of good comparison.

I have chosen to buy this camera, first and foremost, because of its stylish slim and sleek appearance. I was easily attracted with its design the moment I had a glimpse of it. It is available in two attractive colors, gray and red rouge. But let us dissect the other features if it suits your taste.

First, one good thing about this camera is its 3.0" wide screen touch panel LCD. You can review your shots in vivid colors and ultra-sharp contrast. No more worry about tiny buttons. Just tap the screen to review shots and select functions.

In the world of photography, everything circles around the lens. This camera has a 16.1 megapixel lens for capturing finer details. It sports a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 4x Optical Zoom lens.

Taken in Yunnan, China

The camera also has a Sweep Panorama Mode, to let you capture breathtaking shots of expansive landscapes. Just press the shutter and shoot the scene with a continuous sweeping motion and the camera does the rest.

Here are samples of panoramic shots I took in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

If you want to take photograph immediately and do not bother to select the right mode, the Intelligent Auto Mode (iAuto) automatically adjusts the settings for you. This camera has a smarter auto mode giving clear image results, faces with natural skin tone and less blur.

Do you love YouTube videos? With this camera you can shoot movies in HD. Your movies will look stunning to the 720p high-definition MPEG4 recording format.

Here are the other advance features of the camera.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO)
Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode (iSCN)
TransferJet Technology
Smile Shutter Technology
Face Detection Technology
Anti-blink Function
Creative Painting Tools
Soft Skin Mode
Motion Detection

Taking Photomicrographs Using My Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera

2012-10-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

If you want to take some photographs and videos of microscopic features you are examining under a microscope lens, a simple digital camera is all you need. No need to have very expensive special equipment to capture beautiful images.

As a malaria microscopy validator I need to record still photos of my findings to be included in the report. I have done these simple steps and techniques in the validation of microscopy results from in vivo therapeutic studies of antimalarial drugs.

JoPas in action

Below is the list of materials and equipment you will need:

A compound microscope
Digital Camera
Specimen in a glass slide
2 stable chairs with backrest

In order to capture a clear photomicrograph shot, the position and level of your digicam must be stable. You can use two chairs with backrest in order for you to have a good control in positioning the digicam. Rest your hands on top of the backrest as seen in the figure below.

Once the specimen is in focus under the microscope, level your digicam lens to the light coming out from one of the eyepiece. You must be aware of the microscope's eye point or point of focus so that it would be easier to get the distance the camera must be from the eyepiece. You can check this out by holding a piece of blank paper above the eyepiece. You will see a light or image projection on the paper. Move the paper closer or farther from the eyepiece until it is in focus. That distance is the microscope's eye point.

light projection shown is not yet in exact focus

the exact microscope's eye point showing a clear light projection

Once you see the light or image projection on the display or screen of the camera, lower the digicam slowly until reaching the focal point. Be sure to keep the position of the image projection at the center of the display as you lower the camera. You will notice that the diameter of the image projection is increasing until the whole field of view is in focus.

From there use the zoom function of the camera until the image fills the entire camera's display. Once adjusted, click the shutter slowly. You can reduce blurring by setting the self-timer to [2sec] and turning off the flash. Press the shutter button and hold the camera steadily. It takes a little practice to hold the camera steady, so take enough shots to make sure you have good ones with the right lighting and focus.

There you have it. You can now transfer the images into your computer and edit them to your desired appearance.

Converting Video to Nokia C2 Format

2012-10-04T06:31:00.003-07:00

By using the Free Studio from DVDVideoSoft.com you can easily convert your video into formats that can be played on your Nokia C2 cellular phone. You need to download and install first the freeware from the said website.

Now open the Free Studio Manager and click the icon named "MOBILES".

Then Select "FREE VIDEO TO NOKIA PHONES" from the list of freewares

Click the "Add Files..." to select the video you want to convert

Then select the video format that is suitable for the model of your Nokia phone (see figure below)

Click "Convert" and conversion will start

Upon completion of conversion process click the folder icon so that you can transfer your converted video to the memory card of your Nokia C2

During the initial playback of your video on your Nokia C2 a message will sometimes appear saying "This video may not play well in this device". Just click "OK" and your video will continue to play.