Successful Filipino Entrepreneur Shares Top-Notch Financial Advice

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Luis Buenaventura’s startup infinite.ly recently scored a feature on the popular blog TechCrunch. Yet Luis, who has written in-depth reviews on Technograph, said that it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, at least from a financial point of view.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on March 8th, 2013 Written by Rico

A Contract For Your Kid Governing Smartphone Use

Like it or not smartphones are becoming must-haves for kids, even in a relatively impoverished country like the Philippines. One US mom drafted an 18-point contract governing the use of an iPhone gifted to her son.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on January 2nd, 2013 Written by Rico

8 Gadgets That Will Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

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To use a cliche: Christmas is just around the corner. If you’ve got some money saved up and know someone who’d love a gadget for a gift (including yourself, as a form of self-gratification), here are 8 hot gadgets that should be part of your shopping list.

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Rundowns, Tips & Tricks

Posted on November 12th, 2012 Written by Rico

The Best Infographic on #RescuePH Ever

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In case you missed it: enterprising netizens standardized Twitter hashtags to facilitate rescue and relief requests online. Here’s a comprehensive infographic that shows how you can contribute to rescue and relief efforts .

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on August 9th, 2012 Written by Rico

Ready to Retain Internet Access Through the DNSChanger Shutdown?

By 1PM Philippine time today, the US FBI will shut down two servers, a move that may cut the internet connectivity of thousands throughout the world.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on July 9th, 2012 Written by Rico

New CD-R King Product a Boon for High-End Smartphone Owners

CD-R King microUSB to HDMI cable

Budget consumer electronics retailer CD-R King has started selling a micro USB to HDMI cable, a useful accessory for those who want to turn their high-end smartphones into portable presentation and video player devices.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on April 25th, 2012 Written by Rico

Yes, Snack Cart is most efficient stall in Snoopy’s Street Fair

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We recently got hooked on Snoopy’s Street Fair, an iOS game that gives a Farmville-like treatment to the Peanuts franchise. A list of the game’s stalls and statistics follows, and our conclusions on the most efficient establishments.

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Gaming, Tips & Tricks

Posted on February 6th, 2012 Written by Rico

2011: The 25 worst passwords of the year

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US software firm SplashData publishes an annual list of passwords that you shouldn’t use, because of how common they are. Here’s the 2011 edition.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on November 22nd, 2011 Written by Rico

Save money on the MacBook Air while traveling to Malaysia

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A friend from Malaysia told me that MacBook airs are way cheaper there than they are over here. Apple’s ultraportable computer is so affordable, you can still save money even if you fly to Kuala Lumpur to buy it. At least if you avail of promos from budget carriers like Cebu Pacific.

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Featured, Tips & Tricks

Posted on November 2nd, 2011 Written by Rico

PetronPrice on Twitter provides unofficial fuel price updates

PetronPrice Twitter

A quick tip: if you get your gas from Petron, you should follow PetronPrice on Twitter. The account provides updates on when the oil company in the Philippines raises—or lowers—its gas prices.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on October 19th, 2011 Written by Rico



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