So, which one will I recommend to those who are in the same shoes as mine before? It's definitely the Avant Browser! Why?
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Browsers in the Time of Slow Connection
As I have mentioned in the previous post, I have experienced the 2G internet signal of Globe Network on which I was able to bear for more than a month. During those slow connection days, I have installed quite a few browsers to compensate the slow loading of pages. To name those few, I had (and still have with my laptop) Avant Browser, Maxthon, Flock and Comodo Dragon in addition to my existing Firefox, Chrome and Opera browsers. I have read first a couple of reviews of these browsers before finally convincing myself to install these new ones.
So, which one will I recommend to those who are in the same shoes as mine before? It's definitely the Avant Browser! Why?
So, which one will I recommend to those who are in the same shoes as mine before? It's definitely the Avant Browser! Why?
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Agatha Christie Ebooks Collection (Free)
Ebooks for Agatha Christie Books in .jar and pdf format now available for download.
Contents (pdf format):
Murder at Vicarage Download
-Over dinner at the vicarage, the vicar, his glamorous young wife Griselda, the handsome artist Lawrence Redding and Hawes, the nervous curate, discuss how they each would murder the odious Colonel Protheroe. Only Miss Marple has the foresight to warn them not to tempt fate.
At Bertram's Hotel Download
-Miss Jane Marple takes a holiday at London's prestigious Bertram's Hotel. She senses criminal activity when Lady Bess Sedgwick arrives on the scene. When a murder occurs, Miss Marple puts her holiday on hold to pursue another investigation.
Secret Adversary Download
-Set in 1919, young couple Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley form a partnership, hiring themselves out as ”young adventurers”. Their first case, however, is more of an adventure than they expect – working to find documents that, if they were known to the general public, would fuel a communist revolution in Britain.
Appointment with Death Download
A tyrannical old martinet, a mental sadist and the incarnation of evil. These were only three of the character descriptions levelled at Mrs. Boynton, the matriarch who kept her family totally dependent on her. But did she really deserve to die on the excursion to beautiful Petra?
A Pocket Full of Rye Download
When upper middle class businessman Rex Fortescue dies after drinking his morning tea, the police are called in to investigate. The cause of death is eventually confirmed as poisoning by taxine, an alkaloid poison obtained from the leaves or berries of the yew tree [in reality, the "berries" or arils are considered non-toxic as they don't contain taxine. However, the seeds inside contain a high concentration of taxine and are poisonous if chewed].
Elephants Can Remember Download
The bodies of General Alistair Ravenscroft and his wife were found near their manor house in Overcliffe. Both had bullet wounds, and a revolver with only their fingerprints left between them. In the original investigation no one was able to prove whether the case was a double suicide or murder/suicide and, if the latter, who killed whom. Left behind are the couple's two children, including daughter Celia.
Death on the Nile Download
While dining out in London one evening, Hercule Poirot sees a young woman, Jacqueline de Bellefort ("Jackie"), dining and dancing with her fiancé, Simon Doyle. He also notices that Jackie is passionately in love with Simon, perhaps too much. Jackie's father was a French Count, the Count de Bellefort, and her mother was American. Her father had an affair and ultimately ran away with his mistress. Her mother lost all her money in the Wall Street Crash, leaving Jackie penniless. The next day, Jacqueline takes Simon to meet her best friend, wealthy heiress Linnet Ridgeway, in the hopes that Linnet will offer Simon a job. Three months later, Simon has broken off his engagement to Jacqueline and has married Linnet instead.
Big Four Download
Captain Hastings visits Poirot only to find that he is leaving for South America, having been offered a huge amount of money by the American 'soap king' millionaire Abe Ryland. Poirot inquires if Hastings has ever heard the phrase "the Big Four". Hastings responds uncooperatively. At the eleventh hour an unexpected visitor called Mayerling comes in, saying only, "M. Hercule Poirot, 14 Farraway Street." When he is given a piece of paper by a doctor he writes the number 4 many times.
Hickory Dickory Death Download
An outbreak of apparent kleptomania at a student hostel is not normally the sort of crime that arouses Hercule Poirot's interest. But when he sees the bizarre list of stolen and vandalised items – including a stethoscope, some lightbulbs, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack, some boracic powder and a diamond ring later found in a bowl of a soup – he congratulates the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a 'unique and beautiful problem'. It is nevertheless not long before the crime of theft is the least of Poirot's concerns.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Download
The story begins with the death of Mrs. Ferrars, a wealthy widow who is rumoured to have murdered her husband. Her death is initially believed to be an accident until Roger Ackroyd, a widower who had been expected to marry Mrs. Ferrars, reveals that she admitted to killing her husband and then committed suicide. Shortly after this he is found murdered. The suspects include Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd, Roger's neurotic, hypochondriac sister-in-law who has accumulated personal debts through extravagant spending; her daughter Flora; Major Blunt, a big-game hunter; Geoffrey Raymond, Ackroyd's personal secretary; Ralph Paton, Ackroyd's stepson and another person with heavy debts; Parker, a snooping butler; and Ursula Bourne, a parlourmaid with an uncertain history who resigned her post the afternoon of the murder.
Murder on the Orient Express Download
Upon arriving at the Tokatlian Hotel in Istanbul, private detective Hercule Poirot receives a telegram prompting him to cancel his arrangements and return to London. He instructs the concierge to book a first-class compartment on the Orient Express leaving that night. After boarding, Poirot is approached by Mr. Ratchett, a malevolent American he initially saw at the Tokatlian. Ratchett believes his life is being threatened and attempts to hire Poirot but, due to his distaste, Poirot refuses. "I do not like your face, M. Ratchett," he says.
Partners in Crime Download
The Beresfords' old friend, Mr Carter (who works for an unnamed government intelligence agency), arrives bearing a proposition for the adventurous duo. They are to take over 'The International Detective Agency', a recently cleaned-out spy stronghold, and pose as the owners so as to intercept any enemy messages coming through. But in the meantime Tommy and Tuppence are to do with the detective agency as they please – an opportunity that delights the young couple. They employ the hapless but well-meaning Albert, a young man also introduced in The Secret Adversary, as their assistant at the agency.
Sleeping Murder Download
"Let sleeping murder lie": this is the proverb (a variation on "Let sleeping dogs lie") which is not obeyed by twenty-one-year-old New Zealander Gwenda Reed (née Halliday), who has recently married and now comes to England to settle down there. She believes that her father took her directly from India to New Zealand when she was a two-year-old girl and that she has never been in England before. She travels to England by sea, from New Zealand aboard the S.S. Dominion. While her husband Giles is still abroad on business, she drives around the countryside looking for a suitable house. She finds an old house in the small seaside resort of Dillmouth in Devon, which instantly appeals to her, and she buys it.
Body in the Library Download
The story starts at Gossington Hall with Mrs Dolly Bantry waking up from a pleasant dream, and noticing that the maid has not been in yet. Suddenly, the maid, Mary, dashes in, tearful and breathless, and informs Mrs Bantry that there is a body in the library, before running out again. Colonel Arthur Bantry goes downstairs and learns from his butler, Lorrimer, that there is indeed a body in the library. He calls Constable William Palk and Mrs Bantry calls her friend, Miss Marple (revealing that the victim has been strangled).
The Burden Download
When Laura Franklin's younger sister Shirley comes into the world, Laura instantly resents her, and soon begins wish and even to pray that her baby sister will die. But after saving Shirley's life in a fire, she experiences a complete change of feeling, and becomes very affectionate and protective towards her. Later, as the sisters grow up and fall in love, Laura begins to realise that the burden of her love for Shirley has had a dramatic effect on both their lives.
Mysterious Affairs at Styles Download
Poirot Loses a Client Download
Poirot's Early Cases Download
I would recommend this, my favorite Agatha Christie book, where all the twist that you want with your mind could happen:
And There was None (in .txt | .pdf )
Download here
Synopsis copied from Wikipedia.org
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Contents (pdf format):
Murder at Vicarage Download
-Over dinner at the vicarage, the vicar, his glamorous young wife Griselda, the handsome artist Lawrence Redding and Hawes, the nervous curate, discuss how they each would murder the odious Colonel Protheroe. Only Miss Marple has the foresight to warn them not to tempt fate.
At Bertram's Hotel Download
-Miss Jane Marple takes a holiday at London's prestigious Bertram's Hotel. She senses criminal activity when Lady Bess Sedgwick arrives on the scene. When a murder occurs, Miss Marple puts her holiday on hold to pursue another investigation.
Secret Adversary Download
-Set in 1919, young couple Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley form a partnership, hiring themselves out as ”young adventurers”. Their first case, however, is more of an adventure than they expect – working to find documents that, if they were known to the general public, would fuel a communist revolution in Britain.
Appointment with Death Download
A tyrannical old martinet, a mental sadist and the incarnation of evil. These were only three of the character descriptions levelled at Mrs. Boynton, the matriarch who kept her family totally dependent on her. But did she really deserve to die on the excursion to beautiful Petra?
A Pocket Full of Rye Download
When upper middle class businessman Rex Fortescue dies after drinking his morning tea, the police are called in to investigate. The cause of death is eventually confirmed as poisoning by taxine, an alkaloid poison obtained from the leaves or berries of the yew tree [in reality, the "berries" or arils are considered non-toxic as they don't contain taxine. However, the seeds inside contain a high concentration of taxine and are poisonous if chewed].
Elephants Can Remember Download
The bodies of General Alistair Ravenscroft and his wife were found near their manor house in Overcliffe. Both had bullet wounds, and a revolver with only their fingerprints left between them. In the original investigation no one was able to prove whether the case was a double suicide or murder/suicide and, if the latter, who killed whom. Left behind are the couple's two children, including daughter Celia.
Death on the Nile Download
While dining out in London one evening, Hercule Poirot sees a young woman, Jacqueline de Bellefort ("Jackie"), dining and dancing with her fiancé, Simon Doyle. He also notices that Jackie is passionately in love with Simon, perhaps too much. Jackie's father was a French Count, the Count de Bellefort, and her mother was American. Her father had an affair and ultimately ran away with his mistress. Her mother lost all her money in the Wall Street Crash, leaving Jackie penniless. The next day, Jacqueline takes Simon to meet her best friend, wealthy heiress Linnet Ridgeway, in the hopes that Linnet will offer Simon a job. Three months later, Simon has broken off his engagement to Jacqueline and has married Linnet instead.
Big Four Download
Captain Hastings visits Poirot only to find that he is leaving for South America, having been offered a huge amount of money by the American 'soap king' millionaire Abe Ryland. Poirot inquires if Hastings has ever heard the phrase "the Big Four". Hastings responds uncooperatively. At the eleventh hour an unexpected visitor called Mayerling comes in, saying only, "M. Hercule Poirot, 14 Farraway Street." When he is given a piece of paper by a doctor he writes the number 4 many times.
Hickory Dickory Death Download
An outbreak of apparent kleptomania at a student hostel is not normally the sort of crime that arouses Hercule Poirot's interest. But when he sees the bizarre list of stolen and vandalised items – including a stethoscope, some lightbulbs, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack, some boracic powder and a diamond ring later found in a bowl of a soup – he congratulates the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a 'unique and beautiful problem'. It is nevertheless not long before the crime of theft is the least of Poirot's concerns.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Download
The story begins with the death of Mrs. Ferrars, a wealthy widow who is rumoured to have murdered her husband. Her death is initially believed to be an accident until Roger Ackroyd, a widower who had been expected to marry Mrs. Ferrars, reveals that she admitted to killing her husband and then committed suicide. Shortly after this he is found murdered. The suspects include Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd, Roger's neurotic, hypochondriac sister-in-law who has accumulated personal debts through extravagant spending; her daughter Flora; Major Blunt, a big-game hunter; Geoffrey Raymond, Ackroyd's personal secretary; Ralph Paton, Ackroyd's stepson and another person with heavy debts; Parker, a snooping butler; and Ursula Bourne, a parlourmaid with an uncertain history who resigned her post the afternoon of the murder.
Murder on the Orient Express Download
Upon arriving at the Tokatlian Hotel in Istanbul, private detective Hercule Poirot receives a telegram prompting him to cancel his arrangements and return to London. He instructs the concierge to book a first-class compartment on the Orient Express leaving that night. After boarding, Poirot is approached by Mr. Ratchett, a malevolent American he initially saw at the Tokatlian. Ratchett believes his life is being threatened and attempts to hire Poirot but, due to his distaste, Poirot refuses. "I do not like your face, M. Ratchett," he says.
Partners in Crime Download
The Beresfords' old friend, Mr Carter (who works for an unnamed government intelligence agency), arrives bearing a proposition for the adventurous duo. They are to take over 'The International Detective Agency', a recently cleaned-out spy stronghold, and pose as the owners so as to intercept any enemy messages coming through. But in the meantime Tommy and Tuppence are to do with the detective agency as they please – an opportunity that delights the young couple. They employ the hapless but well-meaning Albert, a young man also introduced in The Secret Adversary, as their assistant at the agency.
Sleeping Murder Download
"Let sleeping murder lie": this is the proverb (a variation on "Let sleeping dogs lie") which is not obeyed by twenty-one-year-old New Zealander Gwenda Reed (née Halliday), who has recently married and now comes to England to settle down there. She believes that her father took her directly from India to New Zealand when she was a two-year-old girl and that she has never been in England before. She travels to England by sea, from New Zealand aboard the S.S. Dominion. While her husband Giles is still abroad on business, she drives around the countryside looking for a suitable house. She finds an old house in the small seaside resort of Dillmouth in Devon, which instantly appeals to her, and she buys it.
Body in the Library Download
The story starts at Gossington Hall with Mrs Dolly Bantry waking up from a pleasant dream, and noticing that the maid has not been in yet. Suddenly, the maid, Mary, dashes in, tearful and breathless, and informs Mrs Bantry that there is a body in the library, before running out again. Colonel Arthur Bantry goes downstairs and learns from his butler, Lorrimer, that there is indeed a body in the library. He calls Constable William Palk and Mrs Bantry calls her friend, Miss Marple (revealing that the victim has been strangled).
The Burden Download
When Laura Franklin's younger sister Shirley comes into the world, Laura instantly resents her, and soon begins wish and even to pray that her baby sister will die. But after saving Shirley's life in a fire, she experiences a complete change of feeling, and becomes very affectionate and protective towards her. Later, as the sisters grow up and fall in love, Laura begins to realise that the burden of her love for Shirley has had a dramatic effect on both their lives.
Mysterious Affairs at Styles Download
Poirot Loses a Client Download
Poirot's Early Cases Download
I would recommend this, my favorite Agatha Christie book, where all the twist that you want with your mind could happen:
And There was None (in .txt | .pdf )
Download here
Synopsis copied from Wikipedia.org
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Globe Tattoo Myfi Experience (New Account)
Since I moved to Quezon City, I have a dire need for internet connection because mobile internet is already not enough for my internet connection needs. So, I signed up for Globe Tattoo Superstick Plan 999 (just fill-up their application form, bring two valid IDs, an income statement for the last month, P999 cash and with a bit of patience waiting in line for new accounts in Globe) with Myfi device that promises 7.2 Mbps on which you have to add P150 every month on your bill for the amortization for two years subscription. You can connect up to 5 wifi devices on the Myfi pocket wifi. You can also bring the device in your pocket when you go outdoors.
First, I had experienced problem regarding the internet speed. I only experienced the ancient 2G speed which ranges from 0-5kbps. I thought that since I was already in the city, the speed will be fast enough to download movies and softwares. I have called their Customer Service Representative for more than a month complaining on their service and threatened to pull-out my subscription asap. Instead, they had convinced me that the problem was incurred due to their cellsite maintenance and upgrading to 4G network. They had given me a free first month subscription and a 50% discount on my second month due to their inconvenience. I think the signal strength was also due to my location on which there is a presence of trees that may interfere with it.
At this date, the network had improved momentarily and the 3G signal and WCMDA are now working fine with little interruptions of slow internet during peak hours. I can now download videos and softwares at a speed of up to 900kbps. I know that it is way beyond the 7.2 Mbps promised, but I believe that it's really concerns my location.
You have to tweak the internet setting of the device in the management control panel (url: 192.168.1.1 and log-in with your password and admin as username) to have a stable browsing experience.
1. Select Settings>Mobile Connection>Connection Mode to Manual and Apply.
2. Make the Preferred Network to 3G only and go to Band and select WCMDA. Click Apply.
3. Restart the device and you now have the stable and fast internet on your hands.
I had relied on SMART for long especially on internet connection and this is my first try on Globe network for internet. Surely, they disappointed me at first but they promised to an upgraded internet browsing experience in the next months to come, we just have to wait.
P.S. I would also suggest that you buy a spare battery for your Myfi if you are engage in downloading since it will drain easily. Mine only works for 4-5 hours.
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First, I had experienced problem regarding the internet speed. I only experienced the ancient 2G speed which ranges from 0-5kbps. I thought that since I was already in the city, the speed will be fast enough to download movies and softwares. I have called their Customer Service Representative for more than a month complaining on their service and threatened to pull-out my subscription asap. Instead, they had convinced me that the problem was incurred due to their cellsite maintenance and upgrading to 4G network. They had given me a free first month subscription and a 50% discount on my second month due to their inconvenience. I think the signal strength was also due to my location on which there is a presence of trees that may interfere with it.
At this date, the network had improved momentarily and the 3G signal and WCMDA are now working fine with little interruptions of slow internet during peak hours. I can now download videos and softwares at a speed of up to 900kbps. I know that it is way beyond the 7.2 Mbps promised, but I believe that it's really concerns my location.
You have to tweak the internet setting of the device in the management control panel (url: 192.168.1.1 and log-in with your password and admin as username) to have a stable browsing experience.
1. Select Settings>Mobile Connection>Connection Mode to Manual and Apply.
2. Make the Preferred Network to 3G only and go to Band and select WCMDA. Click Apply.
3. Restart the device and you now have the stable and fast internet on your hands.
I had relied on SMART for long especially on internet connection and this is my first try on Globe network for internet. Surely, they disappointed me at first but they promised to an upgraded internet browsing experience in the next months to come, we just have to wait.
P.S. I would also suggest that you buy a spare battery for your Myfi if you are engage in downloading since it will drain easily. Mine only works for 4-5 hours.
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No More Worries on Globe Keywords
Yes you read it right! There's no more need to memorize keywords for globe services. Just dial *143# and press the call key on your phone!
Then choose from the following services: (press Answer and type the number before the service)
1 - Choose Your Promo
2 - Balance Inquiry
3 - Load Card
4 - All-Time Fave
5 - Surf Promo
6 - GCash
7 - Info, Social and Downloads
8 - Share-a-Load/Promo
9 - Promo
That's all!
Then choose from the following services: (press Answer and type the number before the service)
1 - Choose Your Promo
2 - Balance Inquiry
3 - Load Card
4 - All-Time Fave
5 - Surf Promo
6 - GCash
7 - Info, Social and Downloads
8 - Share-a-Load/Promo
9 - Promo
That's all!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Lenovo S100 is not an Eye Candy
Just got a new netbook!
My new baby is the blazing red Lenovo S100 with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 500 GB harddrive that runs in Intel® Atom N570 Dual-Core processor. More to it, it only costs P14,000 with preinstalled Windows 7 Starter. Its 10.1" LED display is enough for the eyes to create documents and spreadsheets and browse the net. Its 6-cell Li-Ion battery can run up to 5 hours of usual usage (browsing and typing).
It's handy especially when I am at my workplace in the rural area. I can surf the net using my Nokia C3-01 as modem through its bluetooth connection, no need for a cable connector and a heavy laptop (sweet!). I can also use it in Wifi zone area. It has an SD Card reader which you can use to easily transfer pics from your cam or phones. The keyboard will suit even the users with big fingers. The package comes with a silicon keyboard protector that matches the color of the netbook (mine is a red one).
The downside is, it has issues in video playback. You cannot rely on it to play all types of videos. The speakers are not so decent (means the sound is not audible even if the volume is in half) , you may need external speakers to enhance the sounds. Also, the Windows 7 Starter has limited functions, like changing desktop background and cannot utilize the desktop slideshow. The aero theme is not installed. But you can upgrade your OS up to Windows 7 Ultimate.
This new netbook revived my blogging activities so watch out for upcoming posts!
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My new baby is the blazing red Lenovo S100 with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 500 GB harddrive that runs in Intel® Atom N570 Dual-Core processor. More to it, it only costs P14,000 with preinstalled Windows 7 Starter. Its 10.1" LED display is enough for the eyes to create documents and spreadsheets and browse the net. Its 6-cell Li-Ion battery can run up to 5 hours of usual usage (browsing and typing).
It's handy especially when I am at my workplace in the rural area. I can surf the net using my Nokia C3-01 as modem through its bluetooth connection, no need for a cable connector and a heavy laptop (sweet!). I can also use it in Wifi zone area. It has an SD Card reader which you can use to easily transfer pics from your cam or phones. The keyboard will suit even the users with big fingers. The package comes with a silicon keyboard protector that matches the color of the netbook (mine is a red one).
The downside is, it has issues in video playback. You cannot rely on it to play all types of videos. The speakers are not so decent (means the sound is not audible even if the volume is in half) , you may need external speakers to enhance the sounds. Also, the Windows 7 Starter has limited functions, like changing desktop background and cannot utilize the desktop slideshow. The aero theme is not installed. But you can upgrade your OS up to Windows 7 Ultimate.
This new netbook revived my blogging activities so watch out for upcoming posts!
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