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International Text solutions – A solution

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

The thing that kills me more than anything is the International Texting thing today.  You get charged upwards of .50 to text international. So here’s the solution for all of you people out there.  Skype. Just install skype and register your cell phone number to it.  (requires validation, but worth it).  When you need to…

The Browser Wars; Which One is Best?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I’ve always believed competition is good.  It breed ingenuity, evolution, and value for the customer.  Mostly, it comes in the form of price and features.  There has always been one special niche of the competitive space I’ve always found interesting; The Web Browser. When they first came out, they went from free to pay to…

Privacy on your Smartphone a solution for all

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I’ve recently written an article on smartphones only to think about a few things.  One of the things I thought about was the fact that nobody has created a VPN service that is truly anonymous (as in not keeping logs) for smartphones. (They claim they are, but there is very little truth to that). So,…

Smartphone Bloatware, the New Malware.

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I like my smartphone.  I use a Galaxy S II vs. the Galaxy S III.  Why? I didn’t want to pay the $200.00 overhead for a phone that will be worth $300.00 less in 6 months.  This doesn’t mean I don’t get the performance I need. All the carriers (T-Mobile, ATT, Verizon, Vodacom, Virgin, etc.)…

Running Asterisk or SIP or anything else like that? Here’s the new 411 number you should be using [Solved]

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I don’t know about you, but when I set up a PBX, I always set to a 411 service that’s free.  It’s a lot cheaper than using the 411 service from your provider.  I also program it into my mobile phones as well. I used to use Google’s free 411 search. 800-Goog-411 They discontinued it…

Nexus One, iPhone 3GS, Blackberry Bold 9000 and 9700, or Backflip? Which one is smartest?

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Percy Kwong

I’m a gadget geek.  More of a power-user who’s only interest in a device is the utilitarian value it provides me in my day to day life. This means I need a device that works well, is easy to use, and can survive the day-to-day rigors of a road warrior. I’d like to point out…

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