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Category: Technology

  • How to transfer contacts from O2 Xda Atom Exec phone to Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-i5503

    I think this is my first ever blog entry about gadgets. lol. I’m not really into gadgets but I ran into a problem last night, so I thought I’d post the solution here.

    ’twas a troublesome night and morning for me. Since last night I was trying to export / copy all O2 Xda Atom Exec phone contacts into a SIM card. This old cellphone, O2 Xda Atom Exec, by default, can only “Save to SIM” contacts individually. There’s no multiple selection. What I wanted to do was export the O2 Atom contacts into a SIM card, and from the SIM card export to another phone – Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5503… or is it GT-15503? 🙂

    I had so much trouble doing this last night, and I won’t elaborate that anymore. Here’s the hassle-free (or less hassle) way of moving your contacts from your O2 Xda Atom Exec phone into Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5503. This might work too even if the other phone isn’t Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5503.

    Please bear with me – always mentioning the full model names of the phones! lol.

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  • Skype: How to minimize to system tray in Windows 7

    I’ve been using Skype to communicate with some colleagues and my boss, for my part time job as web developer & graphic designer.

    There’s one thing that often annoyed me, regarding the Skype window. When I am busy working and have a lot of windows open, and want to minimize Skype to the system tray, it won’t do what I want it to. When I click on the “Close” button of Skype it just minimizes to the task bar. What I want is for Skype to minimize into the system tray when I close its window even when I’m still signed in. Yahoo! Messenger does that for me.

    The solution for this is… (more…)

  • My Favorite Google Chrome Extensions

    Google Chrome is my favorite web browser. Its interface is simple yet appealing, and a very important thing to me: it loads fast when I start it.

    I like so many things that are from Google – the search engine, Gmail, Google Plus, Google AdSense, etc. They provide so many great services for free.
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  • Free Download: Packet Tracer 5.3

    Need to simulate a network of computers? Download CiscoPacket Tracer version 5.3 without having to login as a Cisco user. 🙂
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  • Java: Strings

    First off, if you are in need of a good Java programming reference book, I suggest that you try Head First Java.

    In this blog entry, basics in Strings in Java programming will be briefly discussed.

    Assumption: You have already set up your Java development kit on your computer. (Environmental Variables, paths, etc…)
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  • Finally a good domain host

    Update (2011-04-06): Today is the 24th day since I started tracking my uptime, and StableHost still has 100% uptime.

    Finally found the domain host I’ve been looking for: StableHost. I’m happy with their service that I want to share this with you. Check them out if you are looking for a good domain host. They offer shared and reseller hosting.


    StableHost

    I had been hosted at NoLimitsHost (NLH) for a while. Their service was good and prices were affordable. My hosting account was actually a reseller purchased for less than $70, one-time. But then, (more…)

  • Flash Game – Clannad – Dango Daikazoku Adventure

    Flash Game – Clannad – Dango Daikazoku Adventure

    As a homework in our Flash class, we were asked to design and code a Flash game with two levels. I decided to base my theme on “Dango Daikazoku” from the visual novel (PC game) and anime Clannad.

    I always found the dangos cute that I had fun making this game. 🙂 I’m letting you guys play it. Although the game is not that good because it was rushed, especially the second level.

    Note: There are times you might not be able to control the character, please just click on the Flash screen to regain control. This happens when you lose focus on the Flash screen.
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  • OpenCart: Override Invoice ID

    Edit: Seems like there’s something missing in the code I inserted. I only found out after further system testing. Will update this post when I feel like fixing it. :p

    I’m taking an E-Commerce class (it’s my last school term!) and my group’s project in an online store that uses OpenCart, an open-source shopping cart software. Our professor wants us to have transaction numbers (invoice ID, in OpenCart) that are not simply the increment of the previous one (0001, 0002, 0003, …).

    It took me long to figure out how to edit the invoice ID that OpenCart generates. In the settings page of the admin area we can only edit the prefix (default is INV) and the starting invoice ID (default is 001). When I change either of the two fields the invoice ID that is generated doesn’t change at all. After some research I found out that (more…)

  • PDF Download: Flash CS4 for Dummies by Ellen Finkelstein and Gurdy Leete

    Start learning Adobe Flash CS4 by reading this book: Flash CS4 for Dummies!

    With Adobe Flash CS4 For Dummies as your guide, you can unleash your creativity and contribute to the “Flash”-iest showcase of dynamic content: the Web! You’ll become acquainted with Flash CS4 and learn when to use this popular Web development tool. Plus, you’ll discover what you can create, from animation to games to presentations

    1. Find out how to:
    2. Draw and edit images, create effects, and use layers
    3. Building layers, manipulate objects, and add buttons
    4. Animate figures and add interactive features
    5. Understand the basics of colors, frame rates, and graphics
    6. Incorporate video and sound files
    7. Publish your files to the Web

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  • The Top Paid to Click Sites. Join only the Best PTC Sites

    PTC sites are fun. All you have to do is click and view advertisements and you earn money. You will earn a lot if you join the best ones around… that is, if you stay active.

    I used to be active with some PTC sites many years ago, but stopped. Now I decided to resume this activity and get a little bit more serious. 😉

    In this blog entry I will share the best PTC sites that I’d be able to try this year 2011.
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