TECHSOULJA

Top Ways To Make Money Online Now

2008-06-09T05:18:00.001-07:00

By Carl on May 5, 2008

After taking my Speech Power class, I dashed to my desktop and read my emails. Suddenly, an email subscriber caught me online and instant messaged me on gTalk. He needed help he said, we conversed for bout 10 minutes.

I won’t paste his exact words here but he surely needs to make a quick buck right away. The guy has no experience online whatsoever, just a stinky ol’ job with a minimum salary.

Although I don’t really promote the “Make money now” model because internet marketing should be treated as a business and most of these techniques require a whole lotta work - there are just times where we need to start making money now.

So for bout an hour, I hunted for ways to make money online now, researched them thoroughly and collected useful links to support it.

Without further ado, here they are:

Data entry

Have an I.Q. of 60 and above? (Who doesn’t?!) Data entry is simply transcribing a different form of data into another form. For example, scanned pages of a book and handwritten letters into a Microsoft Word format.

In advanced jobs, it can be the transcribing of a different program. Be careful though, with just one mistake even a single space can cause a whole lotta errors in the program. So if you want to take the job, you have to be a patient typist and as accurate as an eagle.

Paid to click

I bet even a caveman can do this. You view a website for a certain amount of time and after that time expires, you are credited for bout $0.01-0.05 which is actually peanuts. But hey, do it for around an hour a day and you’ll get a bunch of peanuts!

And did I tell you that some paid to click sites offer second tier commissions? If you refer a friend you will be given a certain amount depending on their activity. Imagine referring 10 friends, 100 or even 1000?! That would give you a truck load of peanuts!

There are literally thousands of get paid to click sites, but the best probably is Bux.to. They’ve paid a whole lotta members ranging from two figures to even five figures! (Check their forum for success stories)

Graphic design

Do you know how to pull in heavy graphics out of thin air? Or do you have a clean and simple minimalist mind that a few are looking for?

If you eat and breathe design, why not get hired for an hour or two and do designs for people. There are loads of webmasters looking for graphic designers who pay bout $50-$100 for just a simple logo.

Most graphic designers use Adobe Photoshop - that is very costly, get Gimp. It’s free.

Coding

On the other hand, if you’re not a right brain kind of guy. Try coding.

You convert image designs of a website into a real live website. If you get the hang of it, you can make a high quality coded webpage for bout 30 minutes only. If you don’t know how to code HTML/CSS, go to HTMLdog to learn it step by step.

For a more sophisticated job. PHP, Perl, Cgi and many other programming jobs are also available on the said forums.

Writing

Probably one of the easiest way to make money online now - writing.

The biggest online company Google, what are they doing? Directing people to content right? And one kind of content aside from videos and images are written articles.

Internet marketers need content to feed Google and their visitors. Some people are just not into writing - well most webmasters are not into it really (I’m glad I am not one of them) so what they do is hire writers for $3-$5 for every 300 word article.

Don’t know the topic they are requesting? No problem! Use our friendly household tool - Google.

Buy and sell

On the early days of my online venture, I used to buy private label products (Articles, ebooks, etc.) at a very low price say $5 per package and repackage them for every specific niche. Then create a name for it, new graphics and it’s out on the market.

You can also buy and sell websites. Buy a cheap one, develop it a lil’ bit and then sell it on the same day.

Paid surveys

Tons of people are saying that it’s a big scam because it’s uber easy and has a big payout - but hey, they’ve been around for a very looong time. Why? Some do really pay.

So, are you up for sharing your personal information OR maybe sharing your fictional information? ;-)

If you want to fill out surveys, I recommend signing up for Survey Savvy or Cash Crate as they have maintained a good reputation overtime - and they have an easy smooth interface, beat that?

SEO services

One major aspect of SEO or search engine optimization is off page optimization. This can be achieved by buidling quality backlinks to a site.

Link building is not that hard when you have the formula but it does require tons of human power. One of the ways to build backlinks is by social bookmarking a site to Digg, Reddit, etc. Another is by submitting it to web directories, leaving blog comments and many other.

This is a big hit right now as loads of webmasters are looking for this service.

Video marketing

This way is out of the blue - offer video marketing services.

If you hang out on Youtube (Who doesnt?!) or other video sites, you may have watched of the phenomenal Will it blend series or maybe Kobe’s fake jump - what do they have in common? They both advertised a product!

Well you don’t have to have a blender to get millions of views, just by rapping, crying or even laughing you can too ;-)

On a serious note, power point slides and video tutorials work well too. Here’s a great example.

Transcribing

Most internet marketers sell variations of their product like say video presentation, audio presentation and text presentation to add more value and most importantly to raise the price.

However, doing so takes a whole lotta time. Imagine transcribing a one hour audio interview into a text presentation.

That’s where you come in. You can offer transcribing services on webmaster forums and charge a per minute rate. All it takes is a good ear and quick hands.

Forum posting

One of the hardest part of running a forum is at the start - your forum is dead quiet. No one is talking and no one want to start talking.

Webmasters’ solution to that is paid forum posting. This will be easy for teens especially if the forums’ topic are games, life and sports. It will be like chatting to your buddy - and being paid! What’s better than that?

Sell pictures

Got a digital camera sitting at home? If you have the artists perspective then why not try selling pictures for stock photos.

Snap pictures of your dog, room or whatever you have in your house then sell them on stock photography sites like iStockPhoto and StockExpert. Just don’t forgot to keep your privacy ;-)

Sell emails

It has been said tons of times and proved by loads of marketers - the money is in the list, and it’s good that even startup companies are paying people to visit their website via AdWords just to capture leads.

Try to do a quick search for “Web Design Las Vegas” in Google (This might not work on some countries because ads are geographically targeted, so I would suggest using a US based proxy). Did you know that the top 1-3 ads under the “Sponsored Links” are paying around $6 per click?!

So what if you make it easier for them? You capture the leads then sell it to them at a much affordable price?

Get an autoresponder, buy a private label product then give it away to related forums as an incentive to sign up to your list.

Do remember though that in your email capture form, tell them that by joining in your list, they will also be subscribed to other newsletters related to the product they are interested in.

Sell stuff!

Get up and check out your garage. If you see something worth looking at for a minute or two (Probably your dad’s old shoes, jacket or an old photo album) find a unique side that will set as a hook (Let’s say vintage shoes from the 60’s) then sell them on eBay, post an ad on Craigslist and Caching!

Brokerage

Have the guts to do some salestalk to unknown prospects? If you do, then offer brokering services. Broker domain names, websites and even partnership deals. It’s up to you on how you ask for payment - percentage or flat rate.

Best of all, no professional diplomas required, just a reputable grammar, a convincing salestalk and you’re good to go!

Download youtube videos as .3gp,avi,mov,mp4 &mp3

2008-06-09T04:58:00.000-07:00

Online FLV Converter : Download online videos direct to PC / iPod / PSP. It's free!

This service allows you convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube's videos,etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file online. It is using a compressed domain transcoder technology (outline in Japanese). It converts FLV to MPEG4 faster and less lossy than a typical transcoder.

When you submit a URL, it will download and convert to the video format, and then you can download the converted file.

link: vixy.net

Send sms to Philippines for free!

2008-06-09T03:53:00.000-07:00

If u ran out of load and u need to send a sms, no worries because you can send sms for free via the internet. here are the top 3 free sms services that i'm using!

1. Chikka-

Now, one log-in is all it takes. Gather your buddies from other networks in your Chikka buddy list and send them messages straight from your browser, as always, for free. You can send SMS to mobiles around the world when you load up your Chikka Wallet. Texting ‘ hello ü ‘ to the world is now much more convenient and lighter on your pocket. Soon, more exciting features. We’ll keep you posted! Meanwhile, enjoy the all-new Chikka.

2.Gizmosms-
Michael Robertson, the man behind mp3.com and Linspire has added a new twist to his Gizmo free phone project. Gizmo has launched its new Gizmosms service.While the SMS market is huge, 45 billion dollars worldwide approximately. This service is certainly not the first of its kind.So whats exciting about this service, besides the man behind it all, when we have already seen so many sites providing an sms service.a) With Gizmo, you do not need to know the carrier of the number you are smsing(or texting as it is known in some parts).

b) There doesnt seem to be any restriction on which carrier is supported. Or a large number of carriers are supported and this ofcourse is hidden from the user.

c) That makes the user interface clean. Requiring you to just know the number and the country where the sms needs to be sent to.

d) the site doesnt require you to register.Michael does make tall claims of it being the best of its kind and the fastest. But I havent received my sms in the last 15 minutes. But all u text freaks, do check it out.

3. Sendsmsnow-

New! Features added to SendSMSnow.com, All FREE!

1. Receive text replies in your SendSMSnow inbox
2. History of your sent messages
3. Send UNLIMITED text messages to your contacts
4. Create your SMS Profile and upload your photos
5. And more...

links: 1.chikka.com
2.gizmossms.com
3.sendsmsnow.com

World's most annoying Website

2008-05-30T17:43:00.000-07:00

I want ya'll check out this annoying website, maybe the the most annoying website you will ever visit. and i'm sure that you will never go back to this website again.

Here’s the link to the World’s Most Annoying Website.

Peace!

Evolution X: AKA Subaru killer

2008-05-29T04:14:00.000-07:00

THE REVOLUTIONARY EVOLUTION

New body, new engine, new transmission and new all-wheel drive system - this isn’t evolution, it’s revolution. But, while this new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X may look as though it’s been graced with a stylist’s wand, its mission to manipulate air remains single-minded - cool air in, hot air out, and always employed for maximum downforce. The new chassis is stronger, with 40% more torsional rigidity and
60% greater flexural rigidity. The track is wider, the center of gravity lower and weight has been redistributed 3% rearwards - all resulting, impossible though it may seem, in an even more sure-footed stance. The ride is calmer (but never, ever soft), the steering less nervous and road noise reduced. This Evolution is still the stuff of legends. It remains an extreme, almost maniacal supercar-slayer, which dares you to attack every twist and turn. But this time there is more than a hint of sophistication. Whisper it… the Lancer Evolution is growing up.

“Mitsubishi really has raised the bar again… the Evo X is a significant leap forward” Auto Express

“Mitsubishi has retained the explosive performance while adding a new-found level of refinement” Evo magazine

“Sequels are rarely as good as the first installment, but number 10 is a corker” Top Gear

Performance

As always the Lancer Evolution X keeps its best tricks hidden from sight. 290 bhp at 6500 rpm*, 300 lb.ft. at 3500 rpm*, all comprehensively turned into pace. Traction and grip are even more immense, the car’s various brains using differentials and brakes to subtly shuttle torque to the wheels with most grip, whilst a revised multilink rear suspension, still utilising Eibach springs and Bilstein dampers, combines with a new steering set-up and that stiffer chassis to make feedback even better than ever before.

FQ Power Upgrades by HKS

As with previous incarnations, the Lancer Evolution X is available with FQ power upgrades. The FQ-330 and FQ-360 power upgrades have been developed in conjunction with the world renowned HKS.

Control

Four doors, five seats, the same focused driving position and hugely winged Recaro seats. On the face of it the Lancer Evolution’s cabin is reassuringly familiar. But look more closely and, as everywhere else, the interior has received a huge injection of sophistication. Materials and build-quality are far superior, as is the specification: now the Evolution gets a Bluetooth handsfree phone system, privacy glass, automatic light and rain sensors and adaptive Xenon headlamps for optimum visibility, a category 5 tracker to go with the category 1 alarm, power windows and climate control air conditioning, an HDD satellite navigation system with music server and a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system**. At last there’s an Evolution with as much interest in the cabin as there is under the skin. Well… almost.

Buy DSLR in Hidalgo, Quiapo

2008-05-29T03:23:00.000-07:00

Ramon Hidalgo Street, more commonly known as Hidalgo, is the hub for all things camera. Located near the Church of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, this avenue is regarded as a special place by many photographers. However, what is impressive about this avenue is not so much the number of camera establishments there but the small group of shops that date back as early as the Marcos era.

Bert’s, for example, has been around since the 1970’s. Although pretty small in size with just enough room for two technicians to work in and a small glass display case of old cameras, this camera repair shop has valiantly stood against the test of time. Their customers are usually professional photographers with studios of their own. Occasionally, they also get customers from the province and the usual walk-ins.

However, business is not what it used to be. With the growing number of mall-based camera establishments, there is certainly room for concern.

Mang Oscar, one of the technicians, said he started working with cameras immediately after he graduated. During that time, analog cameras or film-based cameras were the only kinds in existence. The concept of digital cameras was still unheard of. By the time digital cameras became popular, Mang Oscar knew he needed to adapt to the trend. The only way to survive was to learn all that he could about digital cameras.

Analog vs digital

The advent of digital imaging has certainly had an effect in the world of still photography. When digital cameras were first launched, professional photographers and camera enthusiasts denounced digital film as a poor copy of its analog predecessor. Until now, some analog stalwarts still debate the merits of analog versus digital. Which one was better? Which produced clearer pictures?

As technology progressed and digital imagery got better, many photographers switched sides and proclaimed that going digital does have its advantages. Pictures can be previewed at once. There are no qualms about wasting film. Bad shots are easily dealt with using the very friendly delete button. In some digital cameras, there are even options to add special effects to your pictures. The market was slowly changing and soon, many camera shops were giving more shelf space to digital cameras and putting the old, analog models to pasture.

Not all camera shops were able to make the transition. In the mid-1990’s, Kodak’s number of employees dropped from an admirable 145,300 to less than 50,000. The reason behind the global lay-off was the downward spiral of film sales and the closure of many film-based operations.

Watson’s, one of the many camera and supplies stores in Hidalgo, is a product of evolution. The store has been around for 20 years already and has successfully adopted to the digital age. Although there is still the threat of mall-based suppliers, Watson’s fights back by pricing their products competitively.

Digital divide

Kameraworld Digital, one of the largest photography chains in the country, also had to deal with the shift from film to digital. Established in 1974, this brand has existed since the analog years of the camera. Back then, there was still no “digital” attached to its name.

PJ Castro, President of Kameraworld Digital, explained that their transition from analog to digital had been gradual. Inevitably, there was a need to replace old equipment since film and digital require different things.

What Kameraworld did not replace though were their employees. Instead, they were re-trained and taught how to handle digital cameras and how to print digital pictures. These days, most of their employees are graduates of computer courses. Still, Castro proudly shared that some of the “old-timers” are still working for the company.

The Internet also plays a huge part in the shift from analog to digital cameras. Back in the day, people would purchase photo albums where they could keep their developed pictures in. Nowadays, people who use digital cameras have other options. Instead of spending money on printing images, they now have Multiply, Flickr, Photobucket etc. to display their pictures. These user-generated content sites are usually free and accessible to anyone who has a computer and an internet connection. With just a few clicks, pictures are easily uploaded and available for viewing.

For now, people seem to have adjusted themselves to this digital age. However, it might not be long before another new trend comes in and renders all that is familiar obsolete. In this country where the digital divide is still largely felt, who knows how much longer the people can keep up? (abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak)

Written by Jennifer Chan

TECHSOULJA: Review: ASUS Eee Pc 900

2008-05-28T07:13:00.000-07:00

TECHSOULJA: Review: ASUS Eee Pc 900

Earn Money from BLOGGING

2008-05-28T03:22:00.000-07:00

Do you want to make money blogging? If you do - you’re not alone. More and more bloggers are finding that blogging is a profitable medium. Whether it be to earn a few extra dollars a week to feed their coffee habit, or making enough money to stop them having to get a part time job to get through college, or whether they’ve got it to a point where they are able to make a full time living from their blogging - there are tens of thousands of bloggers making money from blogging.

In this page I want to share some information for beginners on making money from their blogs.

I will start by sharing my own top Money Making Methods (updated regularly) but below that point you to some great resources and teaching on how to increase your income from blogging.

What follows is a quick summary of my main income streams from blogging. Before you read it though - keep in mind that every blog is unique in how it can make money. Some of the following income streams will work on some blogs a lot better than others - the key is to experiment with as many as possible and see what works best for you.

The following income streams (from a number of blogs) have helped me to earn a six figure income each year for the last three years from blogging. I’ve ranked them from highest to lowest.

I hope you find it useful to see the mix and variety of ways that I earn a living from blogging.

1. AdSense

Despite not using it here at ProBlogger any more I continue to use AdSense with real effect on my other blogs. While I do use AdSense Referrals and their search feature it is their normal ads that work best for me. I have them all set to show image and text based ads and find that 250×300 pixel ads work best (usually with a blended design).

2. Chitika

Last time I did this sort of summary Chitika ranked #1. This time around it has been overtaken by AdSense - not because Chitika slipped in how much it earned but because AdSense went up and because I also replaced a few Chitika ad units with WidgetBucks ones. Chitika offers a range of ad units that I experiment with. I find their eMiniMalls work best and that Related Product Units are also good. Their Shoplincs product isn’t performing as well as it once did for me - mainly because I’ve been promoting it less and have driven less traffic to it. Over the time I’ve been using Chitika they’ve now earned me over a quarter of a million dollars!

3. Amazon Associates

This has been one of my big movers in the last 12 months. I used to make a few odd dollars from it - however in recent times it has become a significant earner for me (as I’ve shared previously). This quarter it overtook TLA as my third biggest earner - largely on the back of me directing traffic to Amazon from my product related sites - mainly digital cameras. While the commission on cameras is only 4% this adds up when those that you refer buy higher ticket items.

4. Private Ad Sales/Sponsorships

This includes ad sales of the 125 x 125 ads here at ProBlogger as well as a couple of private ad deals that I did with sponsors on my camera blog (including sponsorships with Canon, Kodak and Adobe). This area has jumped up since last time also as a result of the new design here at ProBlogger and our expanded sales team at b5 who now sell ProBlogger’s ads for me.

5. Text Link Ads

The income from TLA has dipped slightly over the last few months simply because I took the decision to stop selling them here at ProBlogger and most of my other blogs. This was because I wanted to focus more upon selling the 125 pixel ads instead and felt that the ads I was attracting were not as relevant to this site as they could have been. As it turns out this might have been a good move because it seems Google has been penalizing blogs that run them lately.

6. ProBlogger Job Boards

The job boards here at ProBlogger continue to grow each month in the number of advertisements that are being bought. This enabled me to invest most of the money that they’d earned a while back into getting a new back end for the boards and to redesign them. It hit me today that the boards are now bringing in around $1000 a month in revenue which is pretty nice considering that they are now so low maintenance to run! I’ve just given a development team a new brief to expand the job boards in the coming month so stay tuned for some new features coming soon which could see this revenue increase and more importantly for it to become an even more useful resource to readers.

7. Miscellaneous Affiliate Programs

I run a variety of affiliate programs on my blogs - most of which bring in smaller amounts of money that don’t really justify a category of their own. These include - - Digital Photography Secrets (a camera technique series), Pro Photo Secrets (a great photoshop product) , Yaro’s Blog Mastermind Mentoring Program, SEO Book (Aaron’s legendary resource). This area is set to continue to grow in the current quarter with me having had reasonable conversions from the promotion of the excellent Teaching Sells course.

8. Miscellaneous Advertising Programs

I also play with a number of other ad networks. Some I run as tests to see if I should review them here - and some are just advertising that run in the background on some of my smaller blogs. These include AuctionAds, Feedburner RSS ads, Vizu (a poll advertising system), Kontera and Bidvertiser. Together these don’t add up to major earnings for me - not because they are not good, but because I don’t use them heavily (a blog can only run so many ads on it).

I think that that covers most of it. Since last quarter I’ve also been experimenting with WidgetBucks as well as one other ad system that is still in a closed beta test. I’m certain that WidgetBucks will feature in next quarter’s list because I am getting good returns on that so far. In fact at it’s current earnings it’ll debut at at least number 4 on the list and perhaps even at number 3.

Useful Resources for Bloggers Wanting to Make Money Blogging

A lot has been written on the topic of making money online from blogs. There is a lot of wonderful information out there - but also a lot of hype and sometimes dangerous information.

Below are a number of articles that I’ve written exploring some of the different ways that bloggers make money.

Download Free anti-virus for your pc

2008-05-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

Avira AntiVir Personal-Free

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article from antivir

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AVG Free Edition

AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.

Version 8.0.1 adds integrated spyware protection and a new LinkScanner feature that gives users safety rankings for their Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches.

article from cnet

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Funniest Indian guy on earth! Watch Em'

2008-05-26T00:06:00.000-07:00

Russell Peters is already a comedy superstar in much of the world. A recent one-off appearance at London’s Shaw Theatre sold out in 48 hours and when his first shows in Sydney and Melbourne were announced in May 2006, 10,000 tickets were gone in less than two days with zero advertising. In April 2005, Russell was the first South Asian to headline and sell-out the Apollo Theatre in New York City. Common knowledge decrees that a comedian must have a TV sitcom, a hit movie or a high profile comedy album to succeed, but Russell has built a massive underground following by word of mouth, completely bypassing mainstream media outlets. In June 2007, Russell became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre – performing for over 30,000 fans over two nights. In addition to this first-time feat, in February 2008, Russell became one of only a handful of comedians to ever headline and sell-out the world famous Madison Square Garden. For the past few years he’s been selling out theatres and arenas across the US and Canada, all without ever appearing on network television in the United States. His US agents, Creative Artists Agency, calls this phenomenon ‘The Legend Of Russell Peters.’

source: russellpeters.com

Edit your photos online! Free!!!

2008-05-25T02:18:00.000-07:00

What is Picnik?
Picnik is photo editing awesomeness, online, in your browser. It's the easiest way on the Web to fix underexposed photos, remove red-eye, or apply effects to your photos.

What can I do with Picnik?
Pretty much everything! We've got amazing Edit tools that can fix just about anything that could possibly go wrong with a photograph. Lacking photo-editing prowess? A bunch of our editing tools are one-click fixes, including auto- fix, exposure, colors, and red-eye. And the others, like rotate, crop, resize, and sharpening, can be controlled with easy-to-use sliders.

Move over to the Create tab and you'll see our custom-made Effects (most of which have the ability to be painted into just the areas of your image where you want them), an awesome text tool with dozens of fonts, dozens of shapes, including seasonal shapes for holidays and events, and some super customizable frames. Not to mention the touch up tools and new Advanced Editing tools.

Extend your Wi-Fi reach

2008-05-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

Step 1

Get faster, stronger Wi-Fi

When you first set up your Wi-Fi network, you probably assumed you'd get a strong signal no matter where you wandered. Now you're having trouble surfing in the sunroom and Googling in the garden.

You don't need a smaller house, you just need a wider-ranging network. Here we show you how to upgrade your existing network to extend your wireless signal and perhaps even increase your data-throughput speed.

Step 2

Wi-Fi-enhancing hardware

Before you get started with this project, we recommend that you have the following:

An 802.11g access point and repeater

A few extra Ethernet cables

Step 3:

Upgrade 802.11b to 802.11g

Our aging home Wi-Fi network consisted of a desktop PC, a Wi-Fi-enabled notebook, and an 802.11b wireless router. Though 802.11b is a tried-and-true standard, its throughput maxes out at around 11Mbps. In addition, its range isn't as far as that of newer standards. We consistently had problems picking up a signal in the backyard or even at the other end of the house.

To remedy the situation, we replaced the router with Buffalo Technology's 802.11g WRB2-G54K wireless router. The kit includes a WBR2-G54S router, a WBR2-G54C repeater to increase the router's coverage area, and an extra crossover Ethernet cable to communicate with both devices while you're setting everything up. We were also looking forward to much faster throughput; 802.11g's theoretical max is 54Mbps.

Before you proceed, you'll need to record your old router's Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption settings and have them handy. It's also a good idea to grab a few extra Ethernet cables just in case you need them.

Step 4:

Configure your Wi-Fi router

To get started, remove your old 802.11b router from the network and connect your desktop PC to the first Ethernet port on the back of the new router via an Ethernet cable. Next, using another Ethernet cable, connect your cable or DSL modem to the router's WAN port. Now, plug the router into an AC outlet, power on your PC, and wait for the router to come online; this should take a minute or two.

On your PC, open a Web browser window and type in the Buffalo router's default IP address. (You'll find it in the manual.) When the router's configuration screen appears, you can change the router's Service Set Identifier (SSID), WEP key, and channel settings to match your old router's. Leave the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) feature enabled and select one channel the router will always use. Apply your changes, then exit.

Step 5:

Boost your Wi-Fi with a repeater

With the router up and running, it's time to configure the Buffalo repeater device. Start by connecting it to the router's second Ethernet port. Attach the repeater's power cord to an AC outlet, then wait a few minutes. Because the repeater is now physically part of your network, you should have access to its Web configuration screen.

Open a browser window on your desktop PC and type in the repeater's static IP address (found in the manual). Once the repeater's configuration page appears, change its SSID name and WEP settings to match those of your router. Also make sure you set the repeater to operate on the same wireless channel as your router.

The repeater operates via a standard wireless technology known as Wireless Distribution System (WDS) or Wireless Bridge. Because the router and repeater come bundled as a kit, both devices' WDS settings are preconfigured. Were they not, you'd have to manually enter Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for the router and repeater in each of their setup wizards. Finally, apply the changes you've made and exit the configuration screen.

Tip

Setting the router and repeater to the same Wi-Fi channel, WEP encryption key, and SSID ensures stable interoperability.

Step 6:

Maximize your Wi-Fi range

Now that you've set the repeater correctly, you need to deploy it properly to maximize your network's range. Using a Wi-Fi-equipped notebook, make sure you can easily connect to the router's wireless signal. While still connected, carry the laptop toward the area to which you'd like to extend Wi-Fi coverage.

Walk as far as you can while still maintaining a reliably strong signal (usually anywhere from 20 to 50 percent signal strength). This is where you want to install the repeater, provided there's easy access to AC power. Plug in the repeater's power cord. After a few minutes, the repeater should begin interoperating with the router and effectively double the reach of your home network.

Tip

Resist the urge to set up the repeater outdoors; it won't survive the rigors of the elements.

Step 7:

Check your Wi-Fi signal strength

The range of your Wi-Fi network will depend on the layout of your house. In an ideal environment, such as the wide-open expanse of a parking lot, a Wi-Fi network's theoretical range can exceed 500 feet. Inside the typical home, however, expect anywhere from 75 to 150 feet, depending on the layout and the amount and density of obstacles.

In our repeater-equipped setup, we were able to achieve close to 100 percent signal strength in a distant corner of the house where the signal had been either very weak or nonexistent. We tested the signal strength using Buffalo's included AirStation Client Manager software, which we installed on our notebook. The handy applet, which takes control of your notebook's Wi-Fi radio, displays such pertinent information as the name of your network, its IP and MAC addresses, and, of course, the signal strength.

If necessary, you can extend your signal strength even further by adding repeaters. The WDS protocol allows you to link six repeaters to a central router. Just keep in mind that each time you add a device, you cut your maximum bandwidth in half. An extended 802.11g network consisting of a router and a repeater will have a maximum speed of 27Mbps, for instance. The same Wi-Fi network with a router and two repeaters will top out at 13.5Mbps.

Tip

Dense building materials, such as stone or concrete, will block Wi-Fi's relatively weak radio signals. Try placing the router and repeater so that their transmissions won't be hindered by such obstacles.

article from: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11334_7-6271405-7.html?tag=nav

e-Burol: Online Burial Viewing Service

2008-05-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

The Next Big Thing in the Philippine Funeral Industry!!! (Article on St. Peter E-Burol featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, 01-27-2008)

St-Peter Chapels e-Burol – The First Online Viewing Facility in the Philippines

Who says that only Big Brother’s House has a 24-hour live video streaming? Well, that was the first in the Philippine entertainment industry. In the Philippine funeral industry, we also have a 24-hour live FREE online viewing known as the St. Peter Chapels E-Burol Facility.

Aside from offering FREE Wi-Fi access, St. Peter Chapels took a step further in terms of innovation by providing and offering FREE online viewing through the St. Peter e-Burol Facility. Designed to bridge borders and transcend boundaries and distances among and between Filipino families, it is the first ever Pinoy e-Burol facility in the where families and relatives living abroad can be part of the wakes of their departed loved ones here in the Philippines. They can have access on the real time video coverage of what is happening inside the chapel viewing room of their dearly departed.

Though the project is only at its initial operational stage, it has already received dozens of inspiring messages, words of thanks, and encouraging reviews from its growing number of users and supporters!

“There was just too many of us who wanted to come home. We couldn’t all come home because we lacked the financial capability. It was a good thing that my sister was serviced by St. Peter Chapels. Their e-Burol service enabled us to be with her in spirit before she left us for good.”

“When my mother died, our brother called up to say that he would be able to come home only after a week because of his employment contract. We were worried because we cannot extend the number of viewing days because we did not have enough money. It was the e-Burol service of St. Peter Chapels that saved us from the additional cost and at the same time helped my brother say his parting words to our mom!”

“Naguul gyud mi sa pagkamatay sa akong igsuun nya dili pa makauli ang among amahan na OFW sa Saudi kay wa musugut ang iyang amo. Nalipay na lang sad mi na pwede na diay niya Makita ang haya sa among igsuun sa internet. Naa na diay Free Online Burol sa St. Peter, nakatabang gyud ni sa amo-a kay imbes na ipalit ug ticket para pauli, gipadala na lang ang kwarto aron magamit-gamit namo sa pagkaun sa haya.

These are but some of the heartwarming messages from the dozens of satisfied families who have experienced the convenience and comfort brought about by the St. Peter e-Burol Program. Launched last October 22, 2007, the St. Peter e-Burol Program is part of St. Peter Chapels’ lasting commitment and dedication to public service.

Currently available in its major Mega-Chapels – Quezon Avenue and Metro Cebu, the St. Peter e-Burol Program is sure to reach greater heights as it is continuously being installed and implemented in the rest of the more than 130 St. Peter Chapels nationwide.

Proudly Pinoy, Proudly St. Peter! That is the St. Peter e-Burol Program! Experience world-class Pinoy DeathCare service, worldwide…

For inquiries, visit www.stpeter.com.ph or call 371-7757 or 410-9286 to 87.

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2008-05-24T18:31:00.001-07:00

Watch live video from PSN 3 - ~ Where Amazing Happens ~ on Justin.tv

Chic Laptop Bags from Sacs N Packs

2008-05-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

THE "NICOLE" LAPTOP BAG

Local Price: PHP 1,250.00
International Price: US$ 35.00 + shipping fee

These funky, light and chic laptop bags definitely exude personality! Declare war on the tyranny of ballistic black nylon by sporting on one of these.

Made from luxurious shantung overlaid on faux leather with lightweight Texon foam padding throughout the interior for maximum protection of your precious laptop.

THE "ISABELLE" LAPTOP BAG

Local Retail Price: PHP 1,250.00
International Price: US$ 35.00 + shipping fee

Release the 21st century diva in you with the "Isabelle" laptop bag!

The "Isabelle" mimics the shape and silhouette of the "Nicole" quilted laptop bag but takes off on a more conservative-chic direction. Made from faux shantung overlaid leather, this bag exudes functionality and elegance in one classic package. It has plenty of space for a notebook and other work tools, plus a removable accessory pouch for your cables and other essentials.

THE "PATRICIA" LAPTOP BAG

Local Price: PHP 1,850.00
International Price: US$ 50.00 + shipping fee

More like a handbag, the "Patricia" Laptop Bag is an elegant way to carry a laptop. Styled in faux croco leather, this spacious bag has tote style handles that fit over the shoulder and stylish front turnlock closure pockets imported from Italy. The zip-top opens to a large compartment for the laptop in a padded sleeve.

Remove the internal laptop sleeve and it becomes your chic office, school or shopping bag. Try traditional chocolate brown or have a little more fun with candy pink!

THE "CASSANDRA" LAPTOP BAG

Local Price: PHP 2,250.00
International Price: US$ 60.00 + shipping fee

This sassy yet sophisticated laptop tote has the popular luxe appeal but at a more appealing price. Made from premium grade faux shantung overlaid leather and patent croco leather, the Cassandra will surely get you a thousand looks from envious lassies!

A padded interior section protects your laptop and leaves plenty of room for everything else. Comfort is not sacrificed by style: the handles are rolled for more comfortable handling ... and there is a bonus, a removable shoulder strap, great for when the bag is heavier.

It may be difficult to choose between colors but for sure, you would be getting a Sacs N Packs exclusive!

Where to buy?

*Sacs N Packs
-SMS 09179346585
-2/F 8th Avenue Section, Circle C Commercial Center, Congressional Ave., Project 8, QC
-Online Shop: http://sacsnpackshandbags.multiply.com
-You can also catch Sacs N Packs at Sandy's Cubao Expo!

Cheapest laptop in the Philippines!

2008-05-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

Asus Eee Pc 4GB 701

If you are looking for a laptop that is cheap, lightweight, dependable and will do the job then Eee Pc 4g is the right gadget for you. The Eee pc 4GB is equipped with a 900 MHz (factory underclocked to 630 MHz) Intel Celeron-M ULV 353 processor. It also has 512 mb of ram which is upgradeable up to 2GB of ram. With this lightweight and capable machine, you can do all the essential things your typical pc can do for only Php 15,5000,..... I will surely buy this machine as soon as I get my pay check! ahaha!

SPECS

Type	Subnotebook/Netbook
Developer	ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Processor	900 MHz (factory underclocked to 630 MHz)^[1]^[2] Intel Celeron-M ULV 353, fan
Memory	512 MB/512 MB/1 GB DDR2 SDRAM RAM (2G/4G/8G and 900 series)
Media	2/4/8/12/20 GB (2G, 4G, 8G, 900 Win, 900)
Graphics	Intel UMA
Display	7 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD with LED^{[citation needed]} backlight; 800×480 pixels (pels) or 8.9 inch LCD (1024x600) in 900 series
Power	4 cell 4400 (700 series, surf models and 900 series) or 5200 (700 series, non-surf models) mAh battery
Input	Keyboard Touchpad Camera (Optional) Microphone 0.3 megapixel video camera (4G and 8G models) 1.3 megapixel video camera (900 model)
Connectivity	10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN 3 USB 2.0 ports MMC/SD card reader
Operating system	Linux Xandros, Windows XP

DOWNLOAD FREE FONTS!!!

2008-05-23T20:44:00.000-07:00

NOW! YOU CAN DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVORITE FONTS FOR FREE!!! I POSTED TWO LINKS FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT...

LINKS: www.fontfreak.com
www.urbanfonts.com

HOW TO INSTALL FONTS?

instructions

In order to install fonts on a Microsoft Windows computer, you must first download the fonts that you wish to install. Once you’ve done that, EXTRACT THE FONT TO THE DESKTOP
Launch the Start Menu, select Settings, and open the Control Panel (if you are an XP/Vista user, you need not open the Settings directory). In the Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes. If you are using Microsoft Windows 2000 or have the Control Panel in Classic View, then double-click Fonts and proceed to step four.
Click Fonts under See Also in the task pane. If your computer presents you with a folder tree and not a task pane, then select Folders on the toolbar. Under the See Also category, click Fonts.
Select Install New Font under the File Menu.
Select the drive that the font(s) is located on, in the list of drives.
In the Folders list, double-click the folder containing the font(s) you’d like to install.
After that, all you’d have to do is click on the font you’d like to add and then click on the OK button. If you wish to install multiple fonts, hold down the CTRL key and select the fonts you want to install.

Review: ASUS Eee Pc 900

2008-05-22T20:48:00.000-07:00

Specs:
Asus Eee 900

----> MS Windows Version / 12Gb Storage Total
----> Linux Version / 20Gb Storage Total

Summary:

version A: 12Gb + MS Windows

Asus EEE 900
Intel® Celeron® M processor
1.0Gb DDR2 (with extra slot)*
12.0Gb if .... Solid State Device
1,300Kb or 1.3MP Cam. / Mem. Slot / SD slot
8.9in.* WVGA / Wi-Fi G / LAN
*Screen Resolution .... now 1024 X 600 from existing 800 X 400 . . . .
Li-ION battery
new with ZOOM touch pad function

SRP PhP 22,300.00

Review:

The wait is nearly over for an Eee PC with a larger screen. DailyTech reported in early January that ASUS was hard at work on an 8.9" version of its wildly popular Eee PC sub-notebook. Today, images and details are finally rolling out for the highly-anticipated update.
Engadget was able to fondle ASUS's new Eee PC at CeBIT, but ASUS officials would not allow the publication to boot the machine up -- likely for fear of spilling the beans on the Eee PC's processor/chipset. However, we do know that the Eee PC 900 will feature 1GB of memory and will be available in storage capacities up to 12GB (up from 8GB max on the current Eee PC).
As previously reported, the 8.9" display should have a 1024x600 resolution which is a welcome jump from the confining 800x480 display on the first-generation Eee PC. The increase in screen real estate made a minimal impact on the exterior dimensions of the device -- the Eee PC 900 is slightly larger and thicker and features a larger touchpad. The keyboard looks to identical to the previous model.

According to Engadget, the larger display will have a negligible impact on battery performance with battery lifetime quoted at 2.5 to 3 hours.
We will have to wait until tomorrow to get the full specifications for ASUS' Eee PC 900 -- at that time, we'll learn if the new model will use a traditional Mobile Celeron processor as its predecessor or one of Intel's new Atom processors.

watch your favorite tv series and movies for free!!! 24/7

2008-05-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

Are you a fan of American tv series? Well I am and i have come across a solution to watch the updated seasons of my favorite tv series. No more waiting for the series to be shown in local tv and even in cable tv. You can watch your favorite series such as gossip girl, one tree hill, ugly betty, house, etc. any time you want, 24/7. You can even watch it over and over again.
An added bonus for this is that you can also watch new and old movies here for free. What’s not to love about that, right? No more downloading!
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JUST CLICK THE LINKS BELOW

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WATCH TV ONLINE! FREE! PINOY AND FOREIGN CHANNELS!

2008-05-22T19:50:00.000-07:00

Now you can watch your local t.v channels online!!! free!!!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO START WATCHING!

http://hayag.com/live.aspx

Need A GOOD paying job? join etelecare!

2008-05-22T19:44:00.001-07:00

If you’re looking for a job right now that will jump start your career?
Well, etelecare is the company you are lookin for…..

Positions offered:

1. Technical Support Representative
2. Customer Service Associate
3. Sales representative (inbound or outbound)

Benefits:

*high starting salary
*30% night differential rate (highest in the industry)
* 3000 pesos allowance (non taxable)
* life insurance
* health card (maxicare)
* sites: Eastwood city, Shaw blvd., Makati, Aabang
* Quarterly appraisal bonus

About Etelecare:

eTelecare is one of the Philippine’s largest contact centers, with 7 sites, and over 4,000 employees in this country alone. eTelecare has grown from a small outsourcing startup with one site and 500 employees, to one of the world’s leading customer contact center providers.
eTelecare has won many industry awards in the Philippines, including:
2005 Outstanding Employer of the Year
Personnel Management Association of the Philippines
2006 Pioneer Cyber Services Provider Award (PCSPA)
2005 Personnel Program of the Year, Runner-Up (Champions’ League)
Personnel Management Association of the Philippines
In the Philippines, eTelecare Global Solutions only recruits the top graduates of the country’s leading universities and technical schools. Our new employees receive extensive instruction on call center skills, including American culture and idioms, sales techniques and customer service, before they train on client programs. As a result, our employees are capable of handling even the most complex programs and most demanding customers

So, If you are interested, just email me and ill get your application processed right away and the recruitment team will give you a call as soon as they get hold of your application, expect a call from etelecare within 1 to 3 days after you submitted your details to me.

Send your:

1. Name:
2. Birthdate
3. Age
4. Position Applied for

here’s my e-mail address: martindabu@yahoo.com

"WORLD CLASS, WORLDWIDE"

Looking for a Good paying job?

2008-05-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for a job right now that will jump start your career?

Well, eTelecare is the company you are looking for…..
Positions offered: 1. Technical Support Representative
2. Customer Service Associate
3. Sales representative (inbound or outbound)
Benefits: *high starting salary
*30% night differential rate (highest in the industry)
* 3000 pesos allowance (non taxable)
* life insurance
* health card (maxicare)
* sites: Eastwood city, Shaw blvd., Makati, Aabang
* Quarterly appraisal bonus
About Etelecare:
eTelecare is one of the Philippine’s largest contact centers, with 7 sites, and over 4,000 employees in this country alone. eTelecare has grown from a small outsourcing startup with one site and 500 employees, to one of the world’s leading customer contact center providers.
eTelecare has won many industry awards in the Philippines, including:
2005 Outstanding Employer of the Year
Personnel Management Association of the Philippines
2006 Pioneer Cyber Services Provider Award (PCSPA)
2005 Personnel Program of the Year, Runner-Up (Champions’ League)
Personnel Management Association of the Philippines
In the Philippines, eTelecare Global Solutions only recruits the top graduates of the country’s leading universities and technical schools. Our new employees receive extensive instruction on call center skills, including American culture and idioms, sales techniques and customer service, before they train on client programs. As a result, our employees are capable of handling even the most complex programs and most demanding customers
So, If you are interested, just email me and ill get your application processed right away and the recruitment team will give you a call as soon as they get hold of your application, expect a call from etelecare within 1 to 3 days after you submitted your details to me.

Send your:

1. Name:
2. Birthdate
3. Age
4. Position Applied for

here’s my e-mail address: martindabu@yahoo.com

Watch NBA online! Free!!

2008-05-22T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here’s the thing, our cable t.v provider doesn’t have nba tv despite that constraint I still manage to watch nba games for free ONLINE!!! Broadband is really a blessing!! just click this link below to watch nba playoffs live for free!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO START WATCHING! ENJOY!!

http://techsoulja.blogspot.com/2008/05/now-playing-nba-celtics-vs-detroit-game.html

“WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS”

PLAY GAMES ONLINE FREE!

2008-05-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

I like playing computer games, the problem is, it takes time for the games to be downloaded. It’s such a hassle. Luckily, i discovered a site that you can play thousands of games online for free. The good thing about this is that loading is easy and if you’re easily bored with your game, you can play another game in an instant.
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CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO START PLAYING!!
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