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I guess this is a call out for help

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I’m at the point where I can’t support this blog due to the traffic I’m getting.  I really need some donations or something.  I’m pushing about 5 GB of data a day and due to my divorce, I can’t afford to support this continually. I’m not asking for donations, although, they would help, but I…

Typing a Search Term in the Firefox Address bar stops working [Solved]

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Every once in a while, while it doesn’t happen much, a piece of software breaks our browser. (OK.. It happens more than less for many people). Here’s the solution: 1. In the address bar, type about:config 2. You will receive a warning about modifying these setting could cause issues.  Just accept it. 3.You will see…

When was the last time you had a technology audit?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Percy Kwong

This is a message to everyone who runs any kind of technology in a business.  The posting is directed towards everyone who has their own applications, servers, blogs, websites, etc. Special Note to CIOs/CTOs:  I understand you run an organization that has many people under you.  I understand that you feel you’ve got your resources…

Editing Video Files in Windows very Easily

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Percy Kwong

There will be the occasional time when you need to edit a video file, because you’ll need to, whether it’s a Family video or a simple file you need for marketing, fundraising, etc. You just might want to put a few captions on a file. For humor, informational reasons, etc. Rather than buy one of…

The holy grail of business.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Percy Kwong

So many people talk about their big hit. Well, I’ve decided there’s no such thing. Just get a job, start a company, and make enough to survive. More in a bit.

Companies and Businesses I choose not to use.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Percy Kwong

Businesses I would not deal with.

Another Lesson Learned

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Percy Kwong

While it seems like a good idea to go work in a tropical paradise, I learned one thing.. Never work where you play.  If things go wrong, you’ll just always associate it with the bad memories.

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