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Yes, I removed the link to the Photo Gallery section a few weeks ago. An upgrade didn’t go well, and work + school left very little time for any troubleshooting. I did this not realizing that someone would notice (and…
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Learning to touch type
The obvious benefit of touch typing is the increase in typing speed. When I learned how to touch type, I discovered another little known advantage: Touch typing actually improved the thinking process. Transforming my thoughts into words was faster and…
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The Art of Sucking Down
Guy Kawaski posted very interesting information on The Art of Sucking Down. Most of us know how to “suck up” – how to kiss the ass of the Marketing Manager, the CEO, the main stakeholder of your project. But very…
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Ding Dong, Kevin’s Gone!
Okay. Fine. I watch American Idol. Happy now? No, I am not ashamed of it. Although I admit I was caught off guard with the shrieks of giggles when I revealed my obsession with the show. And no, I don’t…
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No place for a good tax payer
I’m VAT registered. This means I am required to add the 12% VAT on any service I offer. I am also required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue to declare my Output and Input VAT regularly. But this is not…
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A Podcast Late Bloomer
What is the best way to introduce me to podcasts? Strap me to the passenger seat, hook up the iPod into the car’s stereo system, and force me to listen to an entire episode of Security Now. Not exactly subtle,…
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The National Language of the Philippines
The Knee Jerk Reaction Any discussion on Filipino vs. English as the national language has always struck a nerve, as I have been brought up using these two languages interchangeably, and have experienced being labeled “un-nationalistic” by some. As with…
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Creating a favicon using Adobe Photoshop
A favicon, shortcut for Favorites Icon, adds a subtle touch of individuality to a website. It is a graphic which is typically displayed next to the website’s name in a browser’s bookmarks or address bar. Most favicons have a dimension…
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Backing up your website
Not long ago, I interviewed approximately twenty website administrators who were in charge of the management and administration of at least two websites. One of the questions I raised was how often they backup their website. The results: Daily —…
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There are no words – Working around Windows XP’s file search
Searching for files in Microsoft Windows XP is a breeze if you’re merely searching by file name. However, if you are using the "A word or phrase in the file" search criterion, the default setting does not work as it…