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Category: Technology

  • How to fix “The game could not be started” error on modified Sony PSP

    I almost had a heart attack yesterday. I got myself a copy of Dissidia: Final Fantasy U.S. version, but it wouldn’t run on my PSP. My modified PSP was only running 4.01 M33-2. Apparently, Dissidia needs 5.00 firmware or higher to run. Thus, I tasked myself with I upgrading the custom firmware on my Sony…

  • Beware of virus and malware that mimic security warnings! Tips on securing one’s computer

    My computer got infected by a virus last night, and an article over at PlesaeHelpMe, a website that offers real-time computer help simply hit home (disclaimer: I worked on this website). The article is entitled Ways to Secure Your Laptop- Tips & software, and offers loads of tips on how to secure one’s computer, from…

  • Google AdWords keeps declining my Unionbank E-On VISA card 🙁 What’s wrong?

    Quite frustrated today. Tried to use my UnionBank E-On VISA Debit Card with Google AdWords and it kept getting declined. I am 100% sure my information is correct. Tried at least 50 times. Tried using different information in case I wrote something wrong. I wish the error message was more specific rather so I would…

  • Google AdWords keeps declining my Unionbank E-On VISA card 🙁 What’s wrong?

    Quite frustrated today. Tried to use my UnionBank E-On VISA Debit Card with Google AdWords and it kept getting declined. Google AdWords Card Declined I am 100% sure my information is correct. Tried at least 50 times. Tried using different information in case I wrote something wrong. I wish the error message was more specific…

  • The Evolution of a Programmer

    In an e-mail being passed around in the office: The Evolution of a Programmer High School/Jr.High 10 PRINT “HELLO WORLD” 20 END First year in College program Hello(input, output) begin writeln(‘Hello World’) end. Senior year in College (defun hello (print (cons ‘Hello (list ‘World)))) New professional #include <stdio.h> void main(void) { char *message[] = {“Hello…

  • Cyberfucked

    Things I do when I’m bored: 1. Make random rubbish posts on other blogs on the intarweb 2. Play with my cat 3. Work on my plans for world domination 4. Attempt to hack into government networks (requirement for item #3) Things I do when I’m extremely bored: Rid the society of unwanted lower life…

  • Google dream

    In the 70’s, I wasn’t born yet, but I wanted to work for IBM. The 80’s came, and I was born wanting to work for Microsoft. Then the 90’s and the Internet arrived, and I wanted to work for Yahoo. Today, I want to work for Google. ??? ??? ??? Profit! Footnote: It’s like, every…

  • Latest Twitter updates include search and AJAXification(tm)

    It was bound to happen, one way or another. Today, my worst fears have been confirmed. All was well as I logged in to my blessed Twitter account. Everything appeared to be normal. But wait, something seems amiss. There’s a new search box below the favorites link, and when did Twitter have a home link?…

  • A warning to all would-be comment spammers

    I employ a zero tolerance policy against comment spamming. Comment spam is not welcome here. They are fairly easy to detect, and any comment spam will be submitted to Akismet for blocking. I do SEO and I know comment spam when I see one. Comment moderation is disabled on purpose, so that I can catch…

  • Nikon D90 DSLR camera … my new toy!

    Got my new Nikon D90 DSLR camera two days ago to replace my Nikon D80. I am having so much fun with it! I am planning to do a write-up about it, but I should include some nice photos and videos and I haven’t had a chance to take some really good ones yet. Have…