Guides, Technology

DIY NAS – Backing Up Your Files (Local)

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Now that you have started storing your precious files and data into the NAS, it is time to back it all up. It isn’t fun when you lose all your data. Things such as photos and videos contain precious memories that can never be replaced should they be gone. The most common way to lose your files (unintentionally) is through HDD failure. Sometimes you can spot a dying HDD but in other cases, they just come and go without any warnings. It is thus vital to store the files in at least two locations. Today, I will be teaching you to do just that. Time to learn how to setup a scheduled backup of your files!

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Guides, Technology, Website

VPN Gate – A Truly Free VPN Service

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VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) can be used for several things. The most common use of them is to bypass geographical restrictions. There are many sites and services on the net that only serve certain regions; Netflix, for example, is only available in the US, Canada and some Latin American countries. Using a VPN server that is located within the allowed regions will give you access to that particular service. There are also other uses such as providing anonymity, higher privacy and a more secure connection. There are several “free” services out there but they always come with some kind of special condition. VPN Gate, however, is a truly free service.

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Technology, Video

MōVI – The Ultimate Handheld Camera Stabilizer

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If you’re into cinematography, video capturing, cameras and anything that deals with capturing/recording light through devices, this upcoming product will be sure to please you. Stabilizing a camera while moving isn’t a simple task. There are several types of stabilizers and even for handheld stabilizers, there are different form, sizes and of course performance. The MōVI produces some of the most outstanding results that I’ve seen. Behind the scenes action of the stabilizer after the break.

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Guides

How-To Record 1080p HDMI Footage (PS3 and Other Devices)

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This guide’s main purpose is to introduce a device that will aid in recording HDMI output from whichever sources you have. This is particularly helpful for recording 1080p footage from say the Playstation 3 (PS3). The “only” way to record PS3 footage is through component cables and while that provides pretty good 1080i quality, it is not exactly the full 1080p that we want. There are also many other reasons why HDMI is preferred over component (from the recorder’s point of view); in my case, my PC monitors do not support component input and thus requiring converters to get the output displayed. There are several different types of devices that will help you but here is one of the most readily available one out there.

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Video

Most Schools Don’t Teach Programming

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This is a short film (documentary) on what most schools don’t teach. Yes, this subject or thing is programing/coding (whichever way you want to call it). I got to learn some programming in my junior college years through my chosen subject of computer science. I absolutely enjoyed the process of every single application that I’ve coded (even the most basic ones). It is even more satisfying to see the application work and come alive. From mere words, or code, into full fledged working applications that perform the task you decide it to.

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Website

On the Move Again

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It is time to move host again. This time round, the decision to move is not because of any negative experiences. SharkSpace (acquired by eleven2) was a fantastic host for me. It has great support, uptime, amazing servers and brilliant pricing. There is simply nothing wrong with the host and considering the price that I was paying, I couldn’t ask for anything more. Yet I’m on the move again, and let me tell you why. Continue reading →

Personal Life

The Urge to Buy

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Impulse purchases; how many of you are victims of such a problem? I’m the sort of person that has the mentality of “must buy because it is cheap”.  Sad but true. Give me a substantial discount and I’ll throw my money right at you. I’ve made three recent purchases, all on impulse and 2 of them, having looked back, made me face palmed real hard. The third one, which I just purchased today, might just be the deal of the year for me (assuming it works out right). Continue reading →