a record of thoughts

If you have the 42″ Vizio HDTV and the HDMI ports are returning a “No signal” blue screen, use the procedure below:

1. Turn off all devices connected to the HDMI ports.
2. Turn off TV and unplug from the power outlet
3. Press and hold down the Power button on the side of the TV for 30 seconds, then release.
4. Together, press and hold down the Volume Down and Input buttons for 15 seconds, then release.
5. Power all equipment.
6. Plug the TV to the power outlet and power ON.

Hopefully, it works for you because it worked for me. Otherwise, call Vizio and deal with Tech Support.

Droid can function as an AP for your notebook serving 3G (or 4G if you’re on Sprint). Can iPhone do this?

I know it’s an obsolete feature because everyone are hooked on their playlists and podcasts, but my favorite radio station can be mobile through an iPhone App – given a 3G signal is present.

Finally had Smart’s Plug ‘n Talk. I had it bought from the Philippines and had my grandmother bring it. After a couple of days use, here’s what I think and know about the technology:

• The flashdrive comes with 1GB memory space.
• PnP; installs everytime I plug into the USB port.
• Runs on XP/Vista.
• E-Load link does not work.
• Shows Philippine time.
• Shows status of device. If not ready, re-plug the device if Re-Login does not work.
• I can’t copy-&-paste onto the message box.
• The new message does not show an excerpt; just a blank row.
• So far, not all promo by Smart is covered.
• You will be tempted to spend so much because text messaging is so easy.

The main reason why I entered the computer science field is CREATION. Given a computer and programming environment, one can create something from his imagination from an empty notepad. Though I’m far from becoming a successful one, I still persist in learning. Learning is double edged. It’s fun and it’s demanding. Since my topic is cluster computing, there’s no reason for me to delve on the negative side of learning. Instead, let’s jump on the fun side. (more…)

I’ve been roaming around the blogosphere for a few years now and I’m really at awe every time I see a photoblog. I wish I could capture what they have. I’m openly confessing that I have no talent in any form of art — may it be audio or visual. I take photos, but not worth bragging. Then I realized that I am mostly fond of taking candid pictures of people. Since getting a DSLR, I’m ecstatic because shutter is fast and I can take snapshots of movements in frames of close intervals. I have yet to really use the camera properly and timely. I’m set for a vacation in the coming months, so I should be able to take more photographs that I can share with my audience here.

Today, I received my new digital camera from Nikon — the DSLR model D40. I had to pay a wee more than a usual compact digital cameras, but so far after taking a few snaps of Lexie’s 1st birthday (official celebration) I’m impressed. To the curious ones, I spent $385 for it from NewEgg. I’m not no more than an amateur when it comes to photography. Owning this gadget may indulge me into the craft a tad… just a tad. So here’s my early observation of the camera and my thoughts toward the possibilities.

Unlike your ultrahandy compact digital cameras, the user uses an optical viewfinder to take photos with DSLRs. I find it better this way because you become more intimate with the subject and the camera is steadier. Also with the D40 (and most DSLR), I can take snap after snap easily because of the speedy shutter speed. So moments are better preserved.

I will be practicing these coming days to familiarize with the new gadget so that I can publish share-worthy photos here.