I’ve stumbled upon the news about the latest outbreak of the Storm Worm (which is actually a Trojan-bearing e-mail) about 4 days ago. But I didn’t think it was that serious since Symantec didn’t have a bulletin yet during that time. PC World was one of the first to report it then. But now [...]

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A dying cellphone battery can turn your phone into a text machine. It’d reach a point when it the only thing you can do is use it for SMS because it can’t handle the juice demand of voice calls.
Here are some tips on how to maximize your cellphone battery:

Charge according to manufacturer specifications.
Don’t undercharge.
Don’t [...]

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So my last article on “dating tips” got some decent hits. Honestly, I was quite hesitant in using the label “dating tips” for these posts since I wanted to focus more on body language as a topic. Maybe it’s just that that I’m guilty of applying what I learned from non-verbal cues even on [...]

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If there’s one limitation of the Windows taskbar it’s allowing you rearrange the taskbar buttons. I’m pretty OC when it comes to button order but there’s just no way to arrange the buttons but to open the windows or applications in a particular order.
Here’s a freeware that lets you do what our friend Bill [...]

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For all you bloggers out there using the WordPress engine, WordPress 2.1 is out. Here are some of the new goodies with this latest release:

Autosave makes sure you never lose a post again.
Our new tabbed editor allows you to switch between WYSIWYG and code editing instantly while writing a post.
The lossless XML import and [...]

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Is rocking the boat punishable by walking the plank.
Smart people always have something to say. But sadly, in today’s corporate world, speaking out can be viewed as insubordination. So much for a free country, huh? Ever met one of those “I’m THE boss” jerks who’d just push you around?
So Mr. or Ms. Smart would [...]

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According to fashion experts, 75-80% of women wear the wrong bra size. And what happens when you do? For starters, it’s painful and uncomfortable to wear. As for health complications, not getting enough support could lead to back problems, and too small a size could restrict breathing.
It’s advisable to check you bra size. Women’s [...]

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I’ve been a victim of a flat tire twice. I’ve also been to the rescue of a few friends who had flats mostly because of three reasons - 1) they don’t know how to change a flat, 2) they don’t have the right tools, and 3) friends in need of some oafish brute force.
If [...]

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This probably happened to you especially if you’re running on Windows. Now, there are times when our friend Bill’s OS (at least from Windows 3.1 to XP, I haven’t tried Vista yet) have been known to be too schizophrenic to let you get through a surfing session without locking up. It has happened to [...]

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There’s this supposedly Golden Rule of the Toolbox. You only need two tools in your toolbox:
Duct tape to stick, WD-40 to unstick.
I personally have a wide assortment of tools for sticking I have an assortment of adhesive tapes and glues. As far as glues go, my favorite is super glue.
I used to work with [...]

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Here’s another post that could help you in your quest for truth. Or to have something “intelligent” to share in your next boring company party and amaze your bosses. It pays to be a Smart Alec(x) know-it-all at times.
James*’ post on how to tell if someone is lying is still one of the popular [...]

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Here’s a must read for you dog and cat owners out there. ‘Cause no matter how cute and cuddly your pets may be, there are times when their animal instincts just come out. It might be just because they got scared or felt threatened but the fact is they bite. Getting bit is no [...]

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Before you engage physical activities that involve your feet, here’s something that you should probably know - your foot type. Your foot type determines the level of impact your foot sustains when engaging in walking, jogging, and running.
Foot type is classified by the shape of your foot which is gauged by its arch. It’s [...]

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So you’re a fan of those viral videos and YouTube stuff that you’d want to save them for you to view over and over and over. Problem is, there’s no “Save as” function for embedded videos and that YouTube screen would just show Flash Player details. Here’s what you can do:

Get the Firefox VideoDownloader [...]

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Over the years, consumer electronics manufacturers have made advances in providing the best theater experience for homebodies. Enter the home theater system (HTS). Widescreen display. Loud booming high-definition surround speakers. High-definition video. Mmm… Delectable.
If you’ve been saving up and finally have the cash to invest in your own HTS. Here’s a quick guide to [...]

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