SmartBroKen

Smart Bro is definitely broken i can tell, i didn't have connection since last night and whenever you call their *1888 hotline, the only thing you will hear is a loop of a recorded cold voice saying "all lines are busy now, please try your call later." SmartBroKen talaga! In my years with this no brainer ISP, which is like 3 years now with them, not a month passes by without a connection problem. The only ray of hope is that you can at least get through their hotline to vent your anger at their CSR's but now..oh no, this is the first time for me that you can't get through.. This SmartBro downtime could be their worst yet.

I actually have a friend who works in their billing department and i requested her to help me get through their tech support and she said, and i should make this hush hush daw ( sorry, hehe), that i should not expect a call from tech support neither should i waste my time calling their hotline because there is daw a systemwide technical error and the SmartBro engineers daw are working on the problem since yesterday! Sons of Biatches! They should have invested more on their equipments rather on those pesky ads with Angel, Piolo, Kimerald,etc..!!

This is so effing crazy! Smart Bro sucks big time.

Top 5 Reasons to Dump your PC for a Mac

The reasons to make the move from a PC to a Mac can be credited to more than just advertising. Here's a few more deal breakers that entrepreneurpress.com has listed for those who've decided to part ways with their PC.

1. Free, Fast File Transfer From Apple

If you buy your Mac from an Apple Store, you can bring your PC into the store and have a certified Apple Genius (a Mac Specialist) transfer all of your files and data from your old PC to your Mac. In most situations, this is a free service and can be completed within one business day (providing an appointment is scheduled).

2. Mac OS X Leopard-More Intuitive, Crashes Less, Runs Faster

Unlike Windows Vista (which has four separate editions: Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate), there is only one current edition of the Mac OS X Leopard operating system, and it comes preloaded with all new Mac computers. When you combine the capabilities of this operating system with the other software applications you ultimately install onto your Mac, chances are, all of your computing needs will be met.

3. Unlike PCs, Macs Aren't Plagued By Viruses and Spyware Downloads
The likelihood of a Mac user getting a virus is slim to none. Here's why:


-- Newer Mac operating systems, such as the Mac OS X, are built on UNIX kernel, one of the oldest and most secure operating systems available.

-- Microsoft Windows has a larger share of the market. Because more users use Microsoft Windows, it is a more attractive target for hackers.

-- Most virus writers are familiar with the IBM platform and Microsoft Windows, and therefore are only going to be able to create a virus for that platform.

-- Many of the tools and scripts used to help hackers create viruses or other malware are designed specifically for Microsoft Windows.

4. Hundreds of Business Applications to Choose From

There are a variety of applications that come bundled with a new Mac such as Address Book and iCal. The iLife, iWork, and Microsoft Office suites of software are all useful to business professionals for handling common tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and editing and view graphics. In addition to these popular applications, Rich identifies 14 more "must-have" business-oriented applications in his book, Mac Migration (http://www.entrepreneurpress.com/cgi-bin/books/00373.html). Mac users can access a variety of applications, most available for free 30-day trials, at Apple.com.

5. Apple Support-Accessible, Knowledgeable and, Actually, Helpful

After the initial 90 day's worth of free technical support (plus one-year hardware warranty), regardless of where you buy your Mac or which system you buy, you can purchase one of several support plans. All support plans offer access to English-speaking, friendly, and knowledgeable Mac experts. This is something that PC manufacturers don't offer.

Ashton Kutcher and his Nikon COOLPIX S60 Digicam

Ashton Kutcher in a brandnew commercial promoting the Nikon COOLPIX S60 compact digital camera and D90 D-SLR, watch it below. The commercial for the COOLPIX S60 digital camera, entitled "Magic Touch," features Ashton as the hit of a Hollywood party with his S60 as he charismatically makes his way around taking pictures. Using the new S60 innovative touch screen on the back of the camera, Ashton effortlessly scrolls through and zooms in and out on pictures with the touch of his finger. Kutcher even personalizes one picture using his "magic touch" finger as he writes on the screen, "Love Ashton."

In the spot for the D90 D-SLR camera entitled "Packing," Ashton is preparing for a two week trip to Paris. Captivated by his D90 and the stunning still images and HD movie clips it creates, all he packs is his D90, lenses, speedlights, passport and tickets. Reminded by his assistant that he may need to pack more for his trip Ashton then packs one more essential item.

New iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iTunes 8

Steve Jobs has just announced that new iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iTunes 8 are to be available by Friday. Among the latest from Apple are:

-iTunes 8, which includes Genius - an intelligent playlist generator that will make use of anonymous data uploaded to Apple’s servers to help improve results.
-Apple has made amends with NBC, which pulled its content from the iTunes store last year. NBC shows like The Office and 30 Rock will be back, and will be available in HD for $2.99 (as will content from a number of other networks).

-A second generation iPod Touch, with built in support for the Nike+ jogging accessory. The new Touch is substantially less expensive, at 229 (8GB), $299 (16GB), and $399 (32GB), and now shares the iPhone 3G curved design.

-A new nano has been released, with a slimmer profile and a built-in accelerometer. They also have more space, with 8GB for $150 and 16GB for $200, and are available in more colors.

The Zone Diet

If you're keen on losing weight and has been rigorously following a dieting regimen but you havelost weight except for your belly or some other spot on zone, maybe it's high time you think about zone dieting.

You may ask what is the Zone Diet? Well, the Zone Diet was popularized in books by Barry Sears who advocated intake of calories through carbohydrates, protein and fat in a fixed ratio of 40%, 30% and 30%. And did you know that the Zone Diet does not insist on any specific exercise program but moderate exercise for thirty minutes thrice a week is recommended. That's how easy it is.

And did i learn about The Zone Diet? Well, if you want to know more of the Zone Diet, you may check out that link above. It presents the facts about The Zone Diet in a top ten most important facts one needs to know and voila, an easy understanding of what to do next.



So, what are you waiting for, move that lazy ass off that couch and head on over to learn new Top 10 facts over health, auto and technology facts there.

Metrobank boo-boos

Metrobank Card Company has posted an ad in Jobstreet.com and to boost its company standing it made some novice with bad copywriting skills do it for them, which was a bad idea. In the ad, it said Metrobank Credit Card division is on the way to becoming the first and number 1 in delinquency rates!! WTF! LOL. What credit card company/bank in the world would aspire to take the number 1 spot with the most in delinquent accounts?!

Just check out the photo below if you don't believe me:



Actually, this is just one of the many boo-boos that banks esp. the credit card department employees have committed of late, i just had an on-hand personal experience of late with some "naive" staff..

PLDT Next-Generation Network

PLDT is to install and operate next generation networks (NGN) in 195 municipalities and cities covering regions 4 to 12, CAR, Caraga and ARMM in the Philippines.

NGN is the latest technology for voice and multi-media communications based on open architecture design using IP technology. So basically it is a sprucing up of PLDT's core business model of landline based services, this time using other ways to deliver such services.

This project is an investment of P4.4-billion for next-generation network nationwide which will be rolled out soon.