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The freelancers toolset 100 web application for everything you will possibl
2007-07-10 06:44:00
While reading my Windows Magazine I saw a letter from reader pointing to this post about " The freelancers toolset 100 web apps for everything you will possibly need ". I think this is worth sharing. The post tackle about the following : Organization Calendars & To-Do Lists Your Money Storage Project Management & Productivity Writing & Design Tools Security & Privacy Mobility & Contact Marketing & Networking Business & Legal Client Contact & Feedback Website Tools Printing & Packaging Tools to Give & Take Miscellaneous This is a total of 100 links worth of visiting. Enjoy
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Contest for Filipino Bloggers
2007-07-09 19:04:00
Smhypermarket Blog is announcing a Blog contest. But please be informed that this is applicable only to Filipino Blogg ers or any Blogger living in Philippines.  Join the first ever SM Hypermarket Blog Writing Contest and get a chance to win one of the following:Best Blog Post - Grand Prize - Trip for 2 in Kuala Lumpur1st Runner-Up - Sanyo Digital CameraConsolation Prizes - 3 Sanyo DVD PlayersBest Photo Blog - 5 Nike Sunglasses Required ContentShare your best SM Hypermarket experience through a blog post!Include your SM Hypermarket shopping experience, the best merchandise and if SM Hypermarket met your expectations. JudgingYour post will be judged on concept, style and its popularity and should simply answer the question - is it a compelling read? How to Join? Entries must have a minimum of 200 words and maximum of 600 words? You must write in English, although of course a few Filipino phrases are okay.? Include a link to http://www.smhypermarket.com/ and include the fol...
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Top Pinoy Technology Blogger as per Google
2007-07-09 10:11:00
When searching " Pinoy Technology Blogger " I have seen the following blogs I think worth of Linking Arrange as how it appears in the Search Results. Technology at Hand This is my Personal / Technology Blog which deals with my personal Opinions and Reviews. Pinoy Tech Blog a group blog which deals mainly in technology which is also own by Abe Olandares owner of yugatech.com I even Guest Blog here before. ( How do you blog? with 2286 visit as of this time ) YugaTech.com a prominent PRo Blogger in Philippines which deal with Philippine Technology News and Reviews Pinoy techie deals with pinoy techie / technology and society news and reviews for the filipino masses An Expression of Myself a personal blog of a Pinoy OFW An Agricultural Blog ( This one I don't know how it comes from the list ) Pinoy Seminars deals with trainings seminars negosyo philippines Pinoy Top Blogs it ranks the Filipino Blogging Community Alleba is a Worlwide W...
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Official Gmail Blog launched
2007-07-09 07:57:00
Now you may know the latest news about Gmail because Gmail has launched their official  Official Gmail Blog  a paragraph from their website. And now there's this blog, where we'll keep you up to date on latest from the Gmail team. We'll post feature updates, productivity tips, and some insights into the people and the technology behind Gmail. And since Gmail works even better with Google Calendar and Docs & Spreadsheets, you'll find posts from folks on these teams as well. Before I could only some tips and trick from Digital Inspiration. But do Gmail blog post some tips and Tricks for Gmail Or will it be purely like a News that will just deliver the Updates from Gmail. The only thing I have seen on their blog is that the outside links has a no follow Tag. That means that all those links in their site will not get any incoming value links from them. Hat Tip from Digital Inspiration
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Is there something wrong with Blog Herald ?
2007-07-09 06:53:00
I have been a constant reader of Blog Herald ever since Abe Olandares become the editor and J. Angelo Racoma as Assitant Editor of that blog. Although Abe is not part of the contributors, J Angelo is still part of that blog, I still visit the site. But I have noticed that the site was not updated from July 6. Which is rarely happen in Blog Herald. Is there something wrong ?
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I received my 2nd Adsense Cheque
2007-07-07 18:52:00
Just another good day. I received my 2nd Adsense cheque. After 2 mos from my last Cheque . My adsense earning was great this month because of the recently concluded Philippine Election for my Halalan Site. This particular niche site which deals with Technology is not yet earning much because my page visit a day only range from 80 to 100 visits. Perhaps you will be asking on how I do it? I have posted My Adsense and seo tips before for you to check.  But the best thing is that Google crawler is starting to crawl at my site and another factor that may affect this is that MFA site is now being hold by google. Using different SEO Tools is also useful in determining how you could convert your site into an income generating site. Although this site's aim is to inform my readers on different Technology. I may not gain much from this site but I am happy on what I am doing. Meeting new friends at the net who appreciate my works is believed better than adsense...
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Technorati Ban lifted in Saudi Arabia
2007-07-07 17:29:00
I have reported before that Technorati is blocked in Saudi Arabia but when I tried to to check the site today I just found out that they have lifted the ban here and good to see that I ranked Rank: 9,124 with Authority 400. It is a good indication for blogger in Saudi Arabia . It is also good that I see about the proxy server function of Sheetr.com and 99s.net . Because of this site I was able to track those site linking to me. By the way proxy site is capable of viewing blocked site. I just don't know if it will work in China. Where Internet filter is also very strict.
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My Top Post Last June
2007-07-04 18:10:00
Below are the most viewed post of June , This came from Direct Referrals and Search Engine Searches.Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word Hot KeysThis are post that shows different Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word Shortcuts which is very useful to the office worksCould Viral Tags increase our PR and Ranking This will explain why I am now included in the top 10,000 of Technorati.The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2007 This post is my pick for the top 10 Emerging Influence blogs in the net. and serves as my entry to Jeanette's writing projectAdsense and SEO Tips This are tips that I am sharing to my readers in order to earn more in adsense and having a higher PRI-mate to release 30 times more powerful than Apple's new iPhone This is an I-mate response to Apple's new iPhone Another Tools to Access Blocked Website If you want to access blocked website not only by you host country but also your server. Checking this post is a must.CTRL combination shortcut keys for Microsoft Excel...
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What to do when your remote control is missing?
2007-07-03 10:58:00
Did you know that you could make your own remote control using Maglite, Floopy Disk, And small magnifying lense. Note : I have not yet tried this. Although you could also use the web in watching tv. See my post here. Change TV Channels Without A Remote! - video powered by Metacafe
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Review HP Scanjet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner (L1910A)
2007-07-03 10:39:00
I have been using Primo PDF in converting any Microsoft documents into PDF and it works really great but for my hard copy scanning I use my HP Scanjet 5590 Scanner .   What is my HP Scanjet 5590 Scanner Specification? A flatbed scanner with document feeder with with it's Task speed - Less than 24 sec: 4 x 6-in color photo into Microsoft Word; less than 36 sec: OCR a full page of text into Microsoft Word; less than 18 sec: e-mail photo What is My experience using this Machine? I may say that this scanner is really good. It has a feature of having a scan output with Microsoft Word and PDF. Although I am not yet successful in scanning Documents with pictures into Microsoft Word. What I mean is having a very good result that all pictures and text is in order after scanning. If I am scanning about 30 pages I prefer to scan it as picture and not having and editable Text. The scanner is using its own program called HP Director. The HP Director will ask you on what type of documen...
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Decision to Remove one of my widgets
2007-07-02 09:38:00
Even though I did a positive review for Spotback before, Finally I have decided to remove it on my site since I am having some problem on how my page load. Usually it takes time loading spot back. So I think it will be beneficial to my readers to remove this widget. Since I am using Hoctro widget for related post, and the label tags for my post. I think it will be sufficient to direct my readers to other related post in my blog. It might also be the reason why I have a high bounce rates , Because the tendency of my readers is to go out of my site because of taking time to load. That is why I believed that the time it take for your page to load is very important. Do you have the same experience like mine?
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Say the Time
2007-07-01 06:52:00
It is always my problem on rearranging my time, Doing lots of meeting and commitments inside and outside the office and open times there are some meeting and To do Notes missed. Although I am using my PDA for those purpose sometime I am still missing it. So perhaps a reminder on my Desktop which occupies my time almost 8 to 12 hours a day will be the next good thing to have. I have been very busy this past few days that is why I was not able to blog often and thanks to talking atomic alarm clock which is one of my tools to manage my time. I have Microsoft outlook which have that same features but still the skin of outlook is dull. and with a very limited features. Not unlike talking atomic alarm clock you can have different skins. While Say the Time  is installed at my computer I can easily see the Time and date at right corner of my screen. The interface on its setting is very easy that a novice could easily understand on how the program works. And s...
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Converting any Computer Generated Documents into PDF
2007-06-28 11:13:00
Most of the time you are being required to make PDF files output of your work. But what if you don't have an adobe Program in your computer. An option will be to print it in a printer and they will scan it in a scanner. I may suggest that a very good tools for office or at home is the Primo PDF. This is a free software that could be downloaded here . Primo PDF converts any Computer generated documents into a PDF format file. This tool could also be used in printing file Autocad or any other program. It will serves as your printer but the only difference is it will gives a pdf output. I am doing this review not because they pay me to do so but as a way of thank you for helping me in doing my job well done. Below is download.com definition of Primo PDF. PrimoPDF is a free tool for high-quality PDF creation, comprising a user-friendly interface that enables printing to PDF from virtually any Windows application. Additionally, PrimoPDF provides the ability to optimize PDF ...
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ITP.net Running Contest
2007-06-28 09:13:00
As what I have informed you in the past post about contest and Writing Projects, I really love joining the contest although until now I have not yet won any contest at all.. LOL. Below are links on some of ongoing contest from itp.net Take one - Pinnacle Movie Studio 9 If you?re a movie buff and looking to create your very own movies then this could be your lucky day. Why? Because Windows is giving one lucky reader the chance to walk away with Movie Studio 9, worth a massive US $340, courtesy of our friends over at Pinnacle. King of Storage - Kingston ReadyBoost USB Drive - Ends on Sunday, July 15 2007 If you've recently upgraded your PC or laptop to Windows Vista, this competition has your name on it. We're giving away one of the first ReadyBoost supported flash drives to hit the market, courtesy of US-based memory firm Kingston. Drama Queens - Desperate Housewives game If you're a die-heart Desperate Housewives fan, here's your chance to move the 'divalicious' drama from ...
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I have my New Technology at Hand Blog Logo
2007-06-26 17:43:00
Did you notice, I have now my new logo. Something to celebrate. Thanks to Logo Creator I have made my Web 2 .0 Logo in a very easy way. Just a small help from Adobe Photoshop I have completed the whole word. Doing your own logo will not need an expertise in Photoshop. So what are you waiting for, Do your own logo. Thanks to techscape.tv for directing his readers to this site.
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Philippine Technology Blogger as per Google Search Engine
2007-06-25 17:03:00
I have been trying almost everyday searching my blogs keyword at google but always I can not see my blog at Page 1 or 2, Until today when searching some keywords it is surprising to see my site show up at First Page. an I think this is some reason for a blogger to be happy. Below are example of keywords as of today. "Philippine Technology Blogger " I am next to Abe Olandares of Yugatech.com ( A prominent Pinoy ProBlogger ) "Technology at Hand" - I am also at the first page "Microsoft Excel Hot Keys" - I am also at the first page. What is the importance on Ranking high SERP ? It is very important for blogs to be noticed by the Search Engine, It is because we all know that among millions of Internet User, Most of them rely on Search Engine Result in finding what they need. And if your site will be having a good relationship with those Search Engine It will surely drive more traffic for your site. What will be my next step ? My next step will be to write good post which will really ...
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Microsoft Excel Hot Keys Using Numbers
2007-06-25 10:11:00
If you love my previous post regarding Hot keys for Excel and the Different Shortcut using different Characters you will also love the Ctrl Hot Keys using numbers. This Hot keys helps me a lot on my work. And I know it will also help you a lot.   CTRL+1 » Displays the Format Cells dialog box. CTRL+2 » Applies or removes bold formatting CTRL+3 » Applies or removes italic formatting. CTRL+4 » Applies or removes underlining. CTRL+5  » Applies or removes strikethrough CTRL+6 » Alternates between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects. CTRL+7 » Displays or hides the Standard toolbar. CTRL+8  » Displays or hides the outline symbols. CTRL+9 » Hides the selected rows. CTRL+0 » Hide the selected Columns   If you have any question with regards to Microsoft Excel just leave a comment in this blog or email me at techathand [at] gmail [dot] com you may also subscribe to my Microsoft Excel Feeds and to my ...
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Converting Internet Blogs into a Mobile Blog Site
2007-06-24 16:10:00
Yuga had made a question into his blog " Is your blog .mobi ready? " and gave some suggestion and Pluggins for Wordpress and Typepad but was not able to provide for Blog ger Platform. My suggestion is to use the service of winksite.com where in your feeds will be converted into a mobile ready blog. It is a site which will convert a blog to a mobile blog. You are allowed to make a  5 free site. I have made an address for this blogsite that could be accessed on your mobile phone ( http://winksite.com/dcpanganiban/Techatha nd ) the only difference is that this site address will not be the same as your original blog domain address. And the advantage will be less KB to download since it will only show the text portion of the blog. Below is the details found in their site: Winksite makes it easy to publish mobile Internet sites and build simple mobile connections via mobile phones. At Winksite you can: » Create a mobile web site & profile. » Mobilize your Blog...
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I-mate to release 30 times more powerful than Apple's new iPhone
2007-06-24 15:10:00
According to arabianbusiness.com i-mate is to unveil the most advanced mobile phone ever seen in the Middle East in September at the annual GITEX show in Dubai - a device 30 times more powerful than Apple's new iPhone, CEO Jim Morrison has exclusively revealed to Arabian Business. "The Ultimate phone range will be vastly superior to anything the Middle East has ever seen," Morrison told Arabian Business from Seattle, USA. "No other phone device will be able to drive a 42-inch plasma TV, project high definition videos from the phone onto a TV, play and download iTunes - you can't download iTunes onto another phone." According to the i-mate CEO, as smartphones, the Ultimate devices will allow consumers to download songs over-the-air (without cables) directly onto their phones rather than have to connect to a computer via a USB cable, while iPhones will require users to load songs by connecting it via a cable on your computer. Another advantage that i-mate CEO is claiming is th...
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CTRL combination shortcut keys for Microsoft Excel
2007-06-24 11:31:00
If you like my previous post about the Microsoft Excel Hot key, I think you will also like this one. The following lists contain CTRL combination shortcut keys, function keys, and some other common shortcut keys, along with descriptions of their functionality. Key Description CTRL+( Unhides any hidden rows within the selection CTRL+) Unhides any hidden columns within the selection CTRL+& Applies the outline border to the selected cells. CTRL+_ Removes the outline border from the selected cells. CTRL+~ Applies the General number format. CTRL+$ Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses). CTRL+% Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places. CTRL+^ Applies the Exponential number format with two decimal places. CTRL+# Applies the Date format with the day, month, and year. CTRL+@ Applies the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM. CTRL+! Applies the Number format with two decimal places,...
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Adobe Acrobat Updated
2007-06-23 09:35:00
I just want to inform my readers here that Adobe Acro bat 8.1 Professional and Standard update has been released as mentioned here What is new in Adobe 8.1 Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Professional and Standard update - English, French, German, and Japanese The Adobe® Acrobat® 8.1 Professional and Standard update addresses several known issues in Acrobat 8 Professional and Standard software. Adobe recommends that all Acrobat 8 Standard and Professional users apply this update. Improvements in Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Standard and Professional include the following: » Support for Microsoft® Windows Vista? (32-bit and 64-bit versions) » Support for Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit versions) » Support (including one-button PDF file creation) for Microsoft Office 2007 » Additional stability improvements This multilingual update can be applied to English, French, German, and Japanese versions of Acrobat 8 Professional or Standard. For more information, see ...

Detecting Plagiarism and Content Theft
2007-06-23 09:18:00
Having your post duplicated by someone without your prior approval really creates annoys the writer.There are some post which took lots of your time then suddenly while receiving google alerts, it will show you that it has been posted in the other website without even giving some back links at you site or give some merit for the job you've done. There are some tool in the net where you could you to serve as anti plagiarism and to serve as Free Duplicate Content Checker from other site. How does it work? You have the option to provide your Website or to check only a post that you have made. The site works fast although there are times that when you check it with Google, MSN and Yahoo at the same time. It delays and freeze. I like it's neat design having its advertisers compacted at the center page. More information You can also access their blog to be able to know what is the latest site which they caught doing some plagiarism and content theft. The subject on How to D...
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Iphone with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Features
2007-06-23 07:32:00
One of the features the reason why I bought my I-mate PDAL is because of it's Microsoft excel and Microsoft Word feature which is really a big help on my day to day activities. Although there are some problems that I have mentioned on my review, Still up to now I think this is still suited for me. But suddenly upon reading the news that iphone will support Microsoft excel and Microsoft word on its platform it is now become one of my wish list. Gizmodo had shown a recent video of iphone. I have seen also some news here and here . Really I can't wait for the availability of the Iphone in the market. But the question, How much will it worth? Is it affordable? I think this are the question need to be answered since we all know that electronic product is very easy to depreciate. If I will ask you a question, Will you invest for this phone or not?
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Dumb Blogger?s blog
2007-06-21 10:13:00
While doing some blog hopping at the web. I came to a post regarding a site that will give my site a review whenever I reviewed him. And as part of my advertising Objective and increasing my visitor this month I am doing review to Dumb Blog ger 's Blog What is Dumb Blogger?s blog all about The Dumb Blogger?s blog is a blog that will help you make money online. He will also help you gain traffic to your blog. Currently, he sponsored a online program that will help you earn $100 by writing a review. His about page tells what kind of blogs you will see at this site. The blog focuses on Technology, Products and Entertainment in general. You?ll find tips on making money, blogging, SEO, Adsense optimization, Product Review s, product promotions and sales (DVD, Gadgets, Books, Software, Computers?). What could I say about his Blog I think he is good in the niche that he is blogging. He knows what he is saying. In fact he is the one who made his own wordpress theme. Conclusion If you w...
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Commonly Used Alt Keys in Microsoft Excel
2007-06-20 09:35:00
Below are some useful Alt Keys that could be used in Microsoft Excel that you usually don't know how to do. Instruction : You have to press Alt key while pressing the numbers. Alt Keys Results Remarks       Alt+0177 ± Mathematical Sign  Alt+0178 ² Squared Alt+0179 ³ Cubic Alt+0216 Ø Diameter Alt+0186 º Degrees Alt+0187 » Arrow Alt+0188 ¼ One Fourth  Alt+0189 ½ Obe Half Alt+0190 ¾ Three Fourth   Above Alt keys is very helpful if you are working with forms in Microsoft Excel . There is another way of locating this symbols by going to Character Map. Start » Programs » Accessories » System Tool » Character Map In Character map it will help you with hundreds of symbol you want put in your work. If you like this post you may want to visit the archives regarding Excel.  
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Wanna Have 24" Wide Screen LCD monitor?
2007-06-19 14:43:00
While visiting Johnchow.com I came to know that John Chow dot Com, a blog that helps you make money is giving away a 24? wide screen LCD monitor which is co-sponsored by BlueFur who wants to let you know that they?re hosting Canada and the rest of the world. I am a contest lover although even once I have not get a chance to win the price but I always win a link from the host. I believed that by joining this kind of contest,it also serves as a form of Blog advertising, Since the possibility of winning is there and we all know that whenever somebody wins the contest the participants always visit the winning blog. And what if this blog win? Wow I will be having thousands of Visitor. Which I believed an advantage for this blog.
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