Archive for October, 2006

Installment #1: The Mama & Papa Guide on Using the Scary Computer

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Over the course of my life, there are only a few things which can outshine this achievement: Teaching my parents how to use a computer. Read more on Installment #1: The Mama & Papa Guide on Using the Scary Computer

PayPal now offered to Philippine residents

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

It wasn’t just a rumor after all. Read more on PayPal now offered to Philippine residents

Smart Bro and the not-so-technical activity

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

I have been a Smart Bro subscriber for  about 10 months now. However, I’m not one of the "noisy" subscribers.  I’m actually quite contented with
it, thank you very much — enough to even recruit a couple of other
subscribers. It’s a lot more stable than my previous account with PLDT MyDSL, and it is a relief not to be put on  hold for an hour before finally getting to talk with a live human being.

I do have complaints, however. No,  it’s not bandwidth stability (although the bandwidth does leave much to be  desired). Read full story of
Smart Bro and the not-so-technical activity

Reserving & registering your company name online thru SEC iRegister

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

SEC’s iRegister,  among other things, allows you to reserve & register a company name online. Not that SEC actually needs it — the  old-fashioned way is not a bad experience. SEC has one of the most efficient queuing systems, second to the MMDA. Read full story on reserving & registering your company name online thru SEC iRegister