Next in line for the Sandy Bridge refresh after the 2011 MacBook Pros is Apple’s MacBook Air family.
Apple unleashes OS X Lion
July 21st, 2011 
sylv3rblade The new version of Apple’s Mac operating system, OS X 10.7 or simply called “Lion” is now available for purchase. Unlike previous releases by Apple, OS X Lion will only be available for download via Apple’s very own Mac App Store for $29.99 (the standard price of Apple’s OS X releases).
Lion sports over 250 new features like AirDrop, AutoSave, FileVault 2, Lion Recovery, LaunchPad and many, many more.
Some of the bundled software have been given very welcome overhauls like iCal, Mail and even Finder that make upgrading from Snow Leopard well worth the $29.99 price tag.
More information on Lion can be found on the official Apple site.
For in depth reviews of Lion, you may want to check out the following links:
WordPress 3.2 is now available
July 5th, 2011 sylv3rblade Named in honor of the composer and pianist George Gershwin, Auttomatic has released WordPress Version 3.2 “Gershwin”, bringing with it the usual slew of bugfixes, redesign and optimization of the WordPress framework.
The focus of 3.2 is making WordPress faster and lighter thus we have a refreshed dashboard design that seems to fit the bill. The new admin area feels much more streamlined if but spartan (which is a good thing).
HowTo: Register to Globe SuperUnli
June 22nd, 2011 sylv3rblade Globe’s Super-Unli promo allows you to make unlimited call and text to any Globe/TM number, other networks(Smart, Sun, Red), landline numbers, and IDD calls are not included in the promo and will be billed on top of your current bill.
To subscribe to Globe’s Super-Unli:
Text SUPER150 to 2824.
To make unlimited calls, change the 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM number you are calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx). If you forget to use the 238 prefix, you will be charge the regular rate instead of the Super-Unli rate (which is free 
).
For unlimited texts, all your SMS after successfully registering to Super-Unli within 5 days or 120 hours will be free of charge
Text SUPER HELP to 2824 for free if you need more information.
HowTo: Smart Pasaload
June 22nd, 2011 sylv3rblade Smart subscribers and use Pasaload to share load/credits from one Buddy SIM user to another.
To start using Smart Pasaload, just follow these instructions:
1.) Text your pasaload request with the following format:
[cel number][space][amount]
Ex: 09181234567 100
2.) Send to 808
Each transaction will cost you P1.00 + the amount shared. Do note that there are several limitations to Smart’s Pasaload service as listed below:
You can also send P100 and P200 denominations even when roaming.
Charging will be the amount sent, P1 and roaming charges.
Validity of 100 denomination is 10 days.
Validity of 200 denomination is 30 days.
P100 and P200 denominations are exclusive to postpaid.
Smart Buddy and TNT cannot send these denominations.
Validity of the Pasaload credits also vary depending on denomination. You can use the guide below for more information:
| Pasaload denominations | Mechanics | Validity / Expiration | Airtime Received | Texts Received |
| P2 | To send Pasaload key in then send to 808 Ex. 09181234567 2 |
3 days validity | 2 | 0 |
| P5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| P10 | 10 | 0 | ||
| P15 | 15 days validity | 15 | 0 | |
| P20 | 20 | 0 | ||
| P30 | 30 | 0 | ||
| P60 | 30 days validity | 60 | 0 | |
| P100 | 100 | 0 | ||
| P200 | 60 days validity | 200 | 0 | |
| Lahat Text P35 (Buddy recipients only) | To send PasaloadLahat text P35, key in then send to 808 Ex. 09181234567 LT35 |
1 day validity | 1 | 100 texts to all networks |
| Lahat Text P20 (TNT recipients only) | To send PasaloadLahat text P20, key in then send to 808 Ex. 09181234567 LT20 |
1 day validity | 1 | 50 texts to all networks |
HowTo: Globe Share-a-load
June 22nd, 2011 sylv3rblade Globe subscribers (both postpaid and prepaid) can use the Share-a-Load service to share your load/credits with friends and family. To start sharing:
1) Text-in amount. (from Php1.00 to Php150.00.. and no, you don’t need to enter Php, just the number)
[amount you want to share]
Ex: 5
2) Send the text to “2″ plus your friend’s 10-digit phone number (P1.00 per send).
Ex: 2917xxxxxxx
3) Both You and the number you sent the share-a-load to will receive a message confirming the successful reload.
4) On your first transaction, you will receive a text message asking you to setup for a 4-digit PIN. Use it to protect your phone against unauthorized loading.
5) Starting with your next load, text in amount and 4-digit PIN.
[amount you want to share][space][4-digit PIN]
Ex: 5 1234
If you are already registered with share-a-load, you can disable the 4-digit PIN security, allowing you to just send load willy nilly. To do this simply text:
OFF to 2916
Do note that each transaction will cost you Php1.00 + the amount of load you shared. For postpaid users, the cost of the transaction will always be put on top of your bill.
You could always text HELP to 2916 for assistance or more information.
Nokia unveils N9 MeeGo Smartphone
June 21st, 2011 sylv3rblade While everyone’s attention was trained on any upcoming Windows Phone 7-powered Nokia smartphone, the Finland-based company has released the Nokia N9 Smartphone.
The N9 is powered by the latest build of Meego, yep, the Linux distribution that Nokia has officially discontinued in the wake of the Microsoft acquisition.
Nokia calls the N9, the first-ever pure touch smartphone and from the get go this new phone really doesn’t sport any front-facing buttons. You unlock the phone by just double-tapping the screen.
HowTo: Download free Apps from the Android Amazon AppStore
May 31st, 2011 sylv3rblade 
Amazon’s free App of the day is a tempting offer but those of us outside the U.S. are barred from such freebies from it’s Appstore.
Thankfully, a workaround has been found that would bypass the usual IP check and use any credit card information you have inputted into your account. If you’re already thinking ahead, yes, dummy information does work. The downside is that you’ll only have access to free apps, if you want the paid applications, you need to go through the official Android Market. But hey, free apps!
Important: DO NOT USE your current email address tied to Amazon because entering fake information is grounds to have your account suspended.
To Download free Apps from the Android Amazon AppStore you need to:
1. Register for an e-mail address or use a throw-away account. DO NOT under any circumstance, use your valid account.
2. Go to Fake name generator (which will generate a fake but valid identity) and enter the required information for your Amazon account (name, address, phone number, and credit card number).
3. Download the Amazon App Store apk to your phone. To install the appstore, make sure Unknown Sources is ticked in the Application Settings of your phone.
4. Browse the Amazon App Store from your phone and download your free app!
Mac OS X Keyboard symbols
May 30th, 2011 sylv3rblade I have been spending more or less year and a half on OS X and yet I’m still forgetting what the keyboard symbols mean (some of them anyway). If you’re like me, here’s a simple guide to these confusing keyboard symbols on OS X.
LG P970 Optimus Black Review
May 29th, 2011 sylv3rblade I was excited when I first heard that LG’s new midrange android phone, the LG P970 Optimus Black was coming to the Philippines. LG failed me when I tried to procure the device as they’re currently having the Optimus Sale and touting the Dual Core Optimus 2x instead of the unit I wanted which, if the timeline of the sale is to be followed, will be first available today. I got one off the gray market in less than 3 hours… (heh).
