Chronicles of Nika» Tech Stuff

2011 Gadgets Galore.

Nika — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:45:11 +0000

The emergence of tablet laptops skewed my purchasing plans. I was already planning to get either a simple and reliable netbook or a large-screened powerful laptop that can handle design work, but after seeing the new gadgets coming out this year, I’ve put buying on hold.

I’d like to see what other gadgets come out this second quarter and I might even wait it out until the late part of the third quarter. Some people consider gadgets as expenses and others as investments. I’m with the investment group since I usually use my gadgets for income generating purposes. I tend to be thrifty at times so I’d like to see if I can get more for my money before getting my next gadget.

Looking for a new scanner.

Nika — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:44:29 +0000

It’s been ages since I last used a scanner. We had an old HP scanner before but when we moved, we lost some of the cables and the plug for it. When I decided to try if it still works with some of our previous scanner software cds, I found out that the scanner is already broken. We checked out some scanners from Brothers the other day and we found one we liked a lot. Its a printer, scanner and fax machine so it can save us a lot of desk space. We’re just trying to figure out if we can fit it in our current budget so we’re holding off buying it until we get some other debts settled.

Marketing.

Nika — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:33:52 +0000

I subscribe and read a lot of marketing newsletters. I usually find information about email marketing softwares and programs through the recommendation of the marketer I’m subscribed to. I personally haven’t tried them yet because I don’t have my own business product or service that is used by a lot of people like marketers do. I still look for useful information about constant contact reviews in case I decide to start my on online venture in the near future. It’s best to prepare now so I can easily find one that can answer my mass mailing needs.

Renewal time is coming soon.

Nika — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:46:14 +0000

I have to start saving up for my hosting payment which will be in a couple of months. Time sure flies fast, the year just started but it’s already February now. I was thinking of getting a dedicated hosting but since I’ve been downsizing my files, I don’t need something big for my hosting needs. I’ll decide if I need to change my hosting plan if I push through with my dream pet sim. I’d need more resources when that time comes so I’ll just save my funds for now.

Replacing my EON is taking eons.

Nika — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:34:34 +0000

Ugh. I wish Unionbank had an automatic replacement process for their EON cards. They’re system is down a lot when I check with my bank so it took some time before they accepted my old card to be replaced. I finally filed the replacement request last Monday and I was told to call them again after two weeks to check if I can pick my card already.

I wish they’d implement a faster and hassle-free replacement feature or facility for EON users. Now I know why they called it eon. It takes them that long to process your card application and replacement. >.<

We have it easy now.

Nika — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:28:23 +0000

I remember back when I was in high school, we had to buy rolls of film for our cameras for events and celebrations. We had to make sure we don’t expose the film to sunlight when we take it out of the camera (or when we put it in) or else our pictures would be destroyed. We would spend a lot getting them developed even though we didn’t know how we would look like on the shots. To share these memories with our relatives and friends, we had to get several recopies and send them off in a packet or in an album. These days, its easy to take pictures with our digital cameras, choose the images that shows our best features and use online photo editing tools to make a slide show to post in our blogs and social networking profiles as well as email to our relatives abroad.

Time to save up for a new camera.

Nika — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:37:45 +0000

I’m planning to get myself a new camera a couple of months from now. I wasn’t able to buy the LX3 I wanted before because I had to use the money I saved up for our expenses. I’m currently using our family’s Samsung point and shoot but I would like to get myself a good dlsr if possible.

I’m torn between Nikon and Canon since the price difference between them is relatively close. I’ve been a Canon girl, even back when we still had to use film to take pictures. My first digital camera was a Canon IXUS and I’m used to Canon printers. I haven’t fully decided which to choose so I’m looking over camera reviews to find the best camera that fits my needs and my budget.

I love my iPod Touch.

Nika — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:45:52 +0000

I’ve used a lot of different mp3 players before I shifted into using ipods. I am currently using an iPod Touch which I seriously love. I can use it for playing songs, watching movies, playing games, surfing the internet and keeping my life organized. It’s my lifesaver especially in times when I can’t lug around a laptop when I go out. If I’m in a place where there is no wifi available and I really need to use the internet, I just run Joiku on my e63 then start the wifi from my cellphone. I’m thinking of getting a much larger memory when I get more funds, since right now I only have the 32Gb 3rd gen one. I might even decide to get the iPad, just in case. xD

Online IT degree from WGU.

Nika — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:58:32 +0000

Since I have been given a lot of free time this year, I was thinking of getting an online degree. I have been hearing a lot about online education institutions for the past few years and I haven’t seen much local schools take that path. I am interested in trying WGU because I have learned that they are recognized by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and have been awarded with the 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning.

I am very much interested in taking an online IT degree that specializes in web development since that is where I see my career headed right now. I enjoy learning about web development so I was thinking of getting a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. I think it is a good course to take so I can learn the fundamental IT skills and get the right certifications that can help me enter the IT industry. Learning online would be easier for me rather then enrolling in another college right now. It would be cost-effective for me to utilize an online learning environment, especially since I learn more when I am not confined in a classroom.

I’ll be checking more information about their financial aid opportunities. I might get to live with my aunt soon in the US so its worth looking into. It’s also interesting to see that they have a twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/wgu), which I haven’t really seen from other schools. I find it a good sign.

Redecorating and untidying my room.

Nika — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:45:28 +0000

New year, means new me. I’ve decided that my room was looking a bit gloomy and that it needed some more space. Since I’m trying to find a better rack for my old and disheveled computer, I’ve decided to ditch my small television to clear up some room. I’ll get the tv back (or maybe a better one) once I get a slicker computer table and a separate mount for my tv from an array of tv stands on the department store.

I also need to ditch the double-deck bed on my room and get either a single or junior sized mattress with a wooden base. 2010 is my year and I want it away from clutter.