# blankPixels : Technology, Gaming, Social Media + Personal Blog

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## Posts

- [On Office Politics: Credit Grabber or Blame Shifter?](https://www.blankpixels.com/on-office-politics-credit-grabber-or-blame-shifter/): Who would you rather work with: someone who grabs credit or someone who throws you under the bus?
- [5 Things to Consider When Buying a New UTV](https://www.blankpixels.com/buying-new-utv/): When you’re in the market for a new UTV, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the possibilities. What are the best brands? Where are the best deals? How do you know if you’re making the right decision? Here are just a few things to keep in mind as you shop for a side-by-side. 1. Budget First things first: How much can you afford to spend on your UTV? Don’t forget that the listed price of the vehicle will only be part of your final bill. You’ll also need to pay for delivery, maintenance, insurance, fuel and any extra UTV parts […]
- [Professional Poverty: What Skills And Strategies Does Your Business Lack?](https://www.blankpixels.com/professional-poverty-factors-business/): These days, many business professionals are ready to see their companies expand and grow with lightning speed and power. However, what some of these professionals do not understand is that they may not be using the skills and strategies that would result in profound growth. If you find that your business is not growing despite strong efforts to precipitate expansion, determine whether your company lacks any of the following: 1. The Right Products. Oftentimes, businesses come to a standstill because they lack the right products. Whether you’re a coffee company that needs top notch espresso machines or a digital agency […]
- [What I Love About Online Printers](https://www.blankpixels.com/online-printers/): There will be many times in your life where you will need to have various items printed. In the old days, you would need to drive to your local printer to place the order. However, things have changed quite a lot since then. Nowadays, there are online printing sites that can assist you with all of your printing needs. You will not need to leave the comfort of your home or office when you place your order. No matter what type of item you need printed, you will be able to find it available at an online printer. Here are […]
- [Wear Technology: Engineering The Safety Revolution Of The 21st Century](https://www.blankpixels.com/wear-technology-work-place-safety/): The Industrial Age of the 18th century created many amazing new technological marvels in its wake. In fact, some allege that the fate of the Western world was forged in the fires of molten steel that flowed like rivers all throughout Europe and North America in those legendary times. However, along with the wave of new inventions and improvements to life that came from those mines and mills, there was also a price to pay: Many thousands of employees were exposed to working conditions that were frequently less than ideal. Today, thanks to the amazing new system of wear technology, […]
- [Soldering Equipment Research Tips](https://www.blankpixels.com/soldering-equipment-research-tips/): Soldering equipment is essential for the operation of a wide variety of companies. The unfortunate thing is that good and dependable soldering materials are not as easy to find as they used to be. The quality level of soldering equipment varies greatly depending on the manufacturer. This is why you need to be well informed about the various brands of soldering equipment before you start spending large amounts of your own cash. There are many resources available to help you with your soldering equipment research. You would be wise to not rush your research. This will help you to avoid […]
- [Getting Your Site to Go Live](https://www.blankpixels.com/getting-site-go-live/): Registering your domain is an important part of starting an online business or establishing your online presence. While it does take time and effort to think of a domain name, website hosting does not cost a lot of money. At most, you will pay $10 a year for a basic domain and other one-time fees to register your domain for a year. A Canadian domain name registration website can help you think of a domain name and register that domain at the same time. In minutes, you can buy and register your domain and start creating a site that you […]
- [Tips on Designing Your Powerpoint Presentation](https://www.blankpixels.com/tips-powerpoint-presentation/): If there’s one thing I dread about office work, it would have to be creating Microsoft Office Powerpoint presentations. It’s not really about how to use Powerpoint since it’s a very user-friendly software, but I always find myself spending more time than usual on a presentation because I want to make sure I get my message across clearly and with a significant impact. Even for a designer and technically knowledgeable person like me, designing your own Powerpoint presentations can be a daunting task. Thankfully, there are a ton of resources out there that you can use to improve what you’ve […]
- [5 Important Facebook Updates in 2013](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-updates-2013/): My list of the 5 most important Facebook updates in 2013.
- [Adobe Photoshop CS6 Shortcuts Cheat Sheet](https://www.blankpixels.com/adobe-photoshop-cs6-shortcuts/): Adobe Photoshop is probably my most used software program on my computer. I use it for work, for editing photos for my blogs, and for images I design for my social media posts. Since I spend a lot of my time using it, like in any other computer programs I use, I want to make sure I’m as efficient as possible, especially when I’m working on my laptop. This is why it’s important for me to know the keyboard shortcuts to various functions and features of Adobe Photoshop CS6 (version I’m using), as shown below. I hope you find this […]
- [5 Tools for a Better Car Audio System](https://www.blankpixels.com/car-audio-tools/): Let’s face it: Sometimes your playlist is the only thing keeping you from insanity during a traffic jam or a long, dull commute. So doesn’t it stand to reason that your car audio should be optimized for perfection? Here are five great tools for turning your vehicle’s standard audio equipment into a state-of-the-art system.
- [Quick Tips on Choosing Your Domain Name](https://www.blankpixels.com/quick-tips-choosing-domain-name/): Your domain name is the online version of you, and whether you’re looking to establish an online version of you, your magazine, your non-profit, or your brand, it’s important that you consider a few things when contemplating domain name registrations. Whether you plan to buy a domain at NetworkSolutions.com today, or you’re still in the planning process, the following tips will help you in choosing a domain name and getting it registered and set up on your hosting space: Go for the top three TLDs. TLD, which is short for top level domain, is in reference to the extension of […]
- [The Impact of Images in Social Media](https://www.blankpixels.com/impact-social-media-images/): With the growing number of internet users every day, plus the fact that most have access to a digital camera or a smartphone that has a camera, the power of visual communication has continued to increase and evolve. This is why in social media, using quality images in your posts is highly important for you to make an impact in a somehow noisy world online. Working as a social media manager and handling my blogs’ presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+, I have seen how effective images are versus text only messages. As a social media user, I can […]
- [Behind The Scenes and the Future of Our Food Blog](https://www.blankpixels.com/behind-the-scenes-food-blog/): Since 2010, my brother and I have been maintaining our food blog Certified Foodies. We’ve had an amazing ride so far, even being recognized as one of the top food blogs in the country, which is really just the cherry on top. My brother and I have had this passion for food since we were kids. We both love cooking, him being the more skilled one. So we feel that we were meant to start our own food blog. We never intended to gain fame or even earn from our blog, but we did and continue to do so, which […]
- [Why I Love My Job](https://www.blankpixels.com/love-job/): Since January 2012, I have been officially working full-time at home as a Social Media Manager for a US-based company. Some may find it cheesy, but I feel like I found my calling. Though I have always excelled in other jobs I took on in the past (no, I’m not bragging – just stating the truth 😛 ), being a social media manager has been really fun and interesting for me. And when I love what I’m doing, it’s only inevitable that I’ll somehow be noticed for the kind of work I do and my work ethic. That’s why late […]
- [IT Temp Work Leads to Full-Time Careers](https://www.blankpixels.com/it-training-and-careers/): Earning a certification or a degree in IT can improve one’s chances of finding a good job after graduation. Almost all companies would benefit by hiring people who are certified to perform technical tasks. Regardless of the major one chooses, some IT experience is always useful. A certificate or minor in IT places a job applicant ahead of his peers. IT training makes a recent graduate uniquely suited for a wide variety of jobs. One problem that young adults encounter is not being experienced enough to qualify for good jobs, even if they meet all of the academic requirements. A […]
- [Importance of a Reliable Time Clock](https://www.blankpixels.com/reliable-time-clock/): The time clock measures the pulse of any office. It takes attendance and keeps the hours, as well as connects all aspects of the workplace. The time clock has come a long way from the days of employees just punching in at the beginning of the day and punching out again at the end of the day. Timeclockeshop.com employee time clock software allows employees to perform time keeping routines other than punching in and out and includes requesting time off and printing time reports from their own desk. The software also includes managerial functions including hour’s approval, time data correction […]
- [A Brief History of Web Design](https://www.blankpixels.com/web-design-history/): Website design was a simple endeavor when the first websites started to show up on the Internet. The webmaster only needed to understand how to write a few lines of code that the browsers could pick up and read in order to get their message out to readers. The biggest challenge was trying to decide how to write the code for different browsers. It seems outdated now, but the browser wars of the 1990s made it hard to write a website for both browsers. One browser could read advanced text attributes, which made for colorful designs, and the other browser […]
- [Why Your Business Should Have a Website](https://www.blankpixels.com/website-for-online-business/): Having an eye-catching website involves the implementation of a visual design coupled with HTML and CSS codes. The appearance of your website often helps readers determine whether to purchase your products or services. You will acquire more traffic to your website with a compelling web design as well as credible content. Rather than struggling through the technical aspects of building a website, you have the opportunity to utilize the website builder from Web.com, whereby experts will help you build an attractive website that conforms to your business goals. Most of the website traffic for many businesses comes primarily from people […]
- [Starting Your Own Online Shop](https://www.blankpixels.com/start-own-online-shop/): Vendors today have the good fortune to have access to a world-wide audience and consumer base through the wonders of online shopping. So many consumers appreciate the ease and convenience – not to mention affordability – of shopping online that many will seek out prospective purchases first through internet retailers before ever going to a local brick-and-mortar store. Sellers can take advantage of this vast target group by setting up an online store through websites that offer assistance or tutorials to expedite the process, and to give sellers’ products the most professional and distinctive presentation possible. When prospective sellers want […]
- [Why Backups are Important for Businesses](https://www.blankpixels.com/backups-for-businesses/): Backing up your files is important if you have any critical data on your computer or on a server. Failing to back up your files can leave your vulnerable to a hacker, a corrupted server or a computer that becomes infected with a virus. Anyone who runs a business or has big projects saved on their computer should invest in disk to disk backup services. Having multiple copies of your data allows you to keep working on a secondary copy if your original is ever compromised. Instead of telling a customer that you don’t have their order information, you can […]
- [Should You Open an Internet Cafe?](https://www.blankpixels.com/should-you-open-internet-cafe/): I’ve been in the internet cafe business since 2009. Though the business is no longer as profitable as it was 3 years ago, I don’t see myself quitting or moving on to the next business venture yet. I have seen many fellow computer shop owners who have decided to close their doors, and most of them, I believe, weren’t ready with what the business entails, which resulted to their demise. Up until now, people have been asking me about my computer shop business, asking various questions to help them decide if they should start their own. I always turn them […]
- [Web Hosting for Businesses](https://www.blankpixels.com/business-web-hosting/): Are you thinking of becoming a business owner? Whether you become the proud owner of a physical store or an online business, there are a number of factors which you need to take into full consideration before you commit yourself beyond the point of no return. Not only do you need to be fully confident in the products you will be selling, but you will need to be completely assured of your own ability to sell them. Ultimately, it comes down to advertising. The products you sell may be of your own invention and manufacture. Or you may be engaged […]
- [Businesses' Online Presence](https://www.blankpixels.com/business-online-presence/): If you are proposing to own and operate your own business, you should already be aware that opening your doors to the public is only the start of the whole affair. There’s also the whole matter of actually selling enough of your goods and services to stay in business long enough to recoup your initial investment. If you manage to last that long, there will then come the matter of advertising. After all, it’s simply not enough to be in possession of the world’s largest and most comprehensive stock of wine or tomato juice. You’ve got to be able to […]
- [The Many Uses of Two Way Radios](https://www.blankpixels.com/two-way-radios/): It used to be that only law enforcement and military persons carried two way radios. Businesses started to catch on in the early 1990s. In particular, large department and small retail stores found the devices handy for all sorts of reasons. They could relay information, look for items in the back, call for help or just communicate important issues of the day. Two way radios are still important for businesses today, but they’ve been getting more advanced every year. However they’re still simple to use and have an incredible battery life. For example, TechWholesale.com Motorola CLS1410 offers one of the […]
- [Is Your Website Optimized?](https://www.blankpixels.com/seo-for-websites-services/): There are a variety of tricks and proven strategies for improving SEO campaigns. Search engine optimization for your site is the only way that you’ll be able to get more traffic, more sales and higher visibility in social media. While search engines continuously change their algorithms to ensure that SEO is organic, businesses are changing their methods of SEO by hiring professional marketing teams to handle all of their keywords, links and SEO content. One of the things that is most important to SEO is coding. If search engines aren’t able to decipher the code on your site, you may […]
- [Cost Effective Shipment Tools](https://www.blankpixels.com/pallet-jack-scale/): Companies that do a lot of shipping and receiving are always trying to find ways to save time and money. They need to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most popular items in a warehouse today is a pallet scale. This is a piece of equipment that is becoming an invaluable part in shipping and receiving departments of large businesses across the country. Find out some of the specific reasons why businesses use of the pallet scale. The pallet scale makes the job of weighing and transporting shipments more efficient. A pallet jack scale weighs shipments at the […]
- [Is Radio Advertising Still Effective?](https://www.blankpixels.com/radio-advertising-effective/): With the boom of social media in the past few years, one would wonder if traditional advertising in newspapers, on television and on the radio is still as effective as before. If I have to pick one from these 3 mediums as the most influential, it has to be radio advertising. No wonder there are media people who still offer this, including Howard Stern advertising, and many companies remain eager to run ads on air. I admit, I haven’t really listened to the radio except during power outages. However, there are many instances in my daily life that I get […]
- [A Need for Surveillance](https://www.blankpixels.com/camcorders-surveillance/): Aside from my work at night as a social media manager, I also manage and own a small business – an internet cafe that operates from morning ’til night. You might be wondering how I handle both my job and my shop and still have time to rest. Two years ago, I hired an assistant who I trained to operate the shop without my supervision. It’s been smooth-sailing, but in the most recent months, I’ve had issues with the sales at my internet cafe. Integrity – for me, it means doing your job and doing it right even without people […]
- [Multiply is Closing Down by May 6, 2013 : A Look Back](https://www.blankpixels.com/multiply-closing-down-may-6-2013/): Multiply and its Marketplace in the Philippines is closing down this May 6, 2013. Here's a brief look back.
- [Printers Are Forever](https://www.blankpixels.com/printers-must-have/): Today, when smartphones and other mobile devices seem to have rule over the world, you would think that people have lost interest in printing anything on paper. Some would say it’s more convenient to save everything on your mobile devices. But, the truth is, I don’t think I’ll ever let go of my printers because they’ll continue to serve their purpose for the years to come.   Keeping Memories Alive You might already know that I have a computer shop business. In my experience, even when people have photos digitally saved on their phones or computers, they still come to […]
- [8 Must Have Android Social Media Apps](https://www.blankpixels.com/android-social-media-apps/): My must-have Android apps for social media content reading, curation and sharing.
- [Facebook is Down : After Gmail and Chrome, Now This?](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-outage-status-update/): Facebook is down this Monday, December 10, 2012. What's the status of Facebook on your end? See updates too.
- [Win FREE Dota 2 Beta Keys!](https://www.blankpixels.com/free-dota-2-beta-key-giveaway/): BlankPixels is giving away 20 FREE Dota 2 beta keys!
- [Facebook Reply to Comment and Nested Comments Feature](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-nested-comments-feature/): A new Facebook feature is coming out - nested comments or the ability to directly reply to comments.
- [Facebook Group Pin Post Feature : Finally!](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-group-pinned-posts-feature/): Facebook Groups now has a Pin Post feature, definitely an improvement for handling discussion groups.
- [5 Black Friday Tips for Gadget Shoppers](https://www.blankpixels.com/black-friday-gadget-shopping-tips/): 5 Black Friday tips for gadget and electronics shopping.
- [Facebook Photos : Bigger, Better and a Slideshow!](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-photos-updates-slideshow/): The latest updates on Facebook photos.
- [Facebook is Advertising through Google Adsense?](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-is-advertising-through-google-adsense/): Surprised to see a Google Adsense ad to create a Facebook profile. Help me analyze this.
- [Should Your Cloud Be Public or Private?](https://www.blankpixels.com/cloud-public-or-private/): Cloud computing seems to be in all of the computer headlines recently. Everywhere you look, someone is making some sort of reference to the cloud. Large companies all over the world have quickly adopted this new computer model. There are so many reasons that cloud computing is better, but there are two very different forms of cloud computing out there. Should you put your business into a public cloud, or is a private cloud a better solution. In order to find the answer to this question, it is important to know the differences in each type of cloud hosting. Welcome […]
- [Determining Which Kind of Coaxial Cable Is Best for Your Home](https://www.blankpixels.com/best-coaxial-cable-for-your-home/): If it is not one thing, it is always something else. It always seems that there is something a little better hiding right around the corner. Even the cables that bring your cable television service into your home are changing. There are thousands of miles of this cable installed all over the United States. The most common type of cable that people are using for this purpose is a digital coaxial cable. If you want to get technical about it, it is called an RG59 cable. This is that black or white cable that has silver screw-on adapters on the […]
- [What You Should Know About Facebook Scheduling](https://www.blankpixels.com/guide-to-facebook-scheduling/): Guide and tips on how to use Facebook scheduling for your Facebook pages.
- [The Importance of Search Engine Optimization](https://www.blankpixels.com/importance-seo-services/): With the continuous growth of the number of company websites (and blogs) out there that talk about the same topics or promote similar products and services, it is quite easy to get lost in the middle of it all. Even with the use of social media marketing, if you are not being found through search engines, the success of your company’s online presence may be in jeopardy because you have less chances of gaining new customers if your website is not optimized for search engines. As a blogger and online marketer, I know how important Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is. […]
- [Is a Virtual Private Server the Right Choice for Your Website?](https://www.blankpixels.com/virtual-private-server/): Technology is the backbone of the internet. One would not exist without the other, but technology is not something that everyone understands. It can be confusing especially when it comes to web hosting. Figuring out which web hosting service is the right choice can often take too long. This is when most people give up. If you own a small business, and you are also running your own website, then you are facing some challenges. You may not have the time of day to try to determine which web hosting service is the best choice. This article will focus on […]
- [Developing a Successful Bring Your Own Device Program](https://www.blankpixels.com/bring-your-own-device-program/): Smart phones are getting smarter, and more people are starting to use their smart phones for business purposes. A smart phone is no longer a simple device for texting, it is now a powerful computer that can make it much easier for an employee to do their job. There used to be a clear line drawn in the sand that separated technology on a business and a personal level. This line no longer exists, and if it does, then personal devices have crossed that line and come into the business world. Companies all over the world have noticed that employees […]
- [An App for Moms and Future Parents](https://www.blankpixels.com/baby-name-app-apple/): A friend of mine has been pregnant for a couple of months, and has spent a lot of time worrying about how to look after their child once they’ve been born, not to mention about how to stay healthy while pregnant and about appropriate baby names. Desperate to help her out, a close friend of hers decided to look for some cool baby apps on my phone, and found one from Bounty, which had everything she could possibly need in terms of advice and fun stuff. My friend was really worried about what to name her child, but after someone […]
- [Germany, the Eco Giant](https://www.blankpixels.com/germany-the-eco-giant/): In Germany, a lot of people value renewable energy and the contribution it makes to everyone in the country, not to mention the wider environment. Every second or third home in my neighbourhood seems to have a wind turbine or solar panel fixed onto the roof, which shows how eco-friendly my country is. However, I was amazed to find that the culture of renewable energy and sustainability over here isn’t being fully embraced by other countries, which is surprising. I recently found out that Germany has more solar panels installed than any other country in the world, which I was […]
- [The Perks of Working Online At Home](https://www.blankpixels.com/perks-working-at-home/): 2010 was a significant year in my life. It was when I discovered that I have a major potential to make money online and work from the comforts of my home. I worked as a freelance writer, graphics designer  and web administrator. Fast forward to 2012, I am now a Social Media Manager for a US-based company and I can’t be more thankful. I believe I am where I’m supposed to be, doing exactly what I was destined for. Working online has many perks, but I had to go through a couple of hurdles along the way because I’m used […]
- [Most Popular Julia Child Quotes](https://www.blankpixels.com/best-julia-child-quotes/): A collection of all time favorite Julia Child quotes you can use for posting.
- [I Miss My iPad](https://www.blankpixels.com/missing-my-ipad/): I never thought I'd miss my iPad. Can't wait to buy The New iPad.. or maybe an Android tablet instead.
- [New Pinterest Categories and My Features Wish List](https://www.blankpixels.com/new-pinterest-categories-quotes-2012/): Pinterest adds new categories meant for quotes, tattoos and weddings. Check out other updates and my Pinterest features wish list.
- [Google Plus Shows Recommended Posts](https://www.blankpixels.com/google-plus-recommended-posts/): Now, when you hover on the Google Plus button, it'll give you a list of recommended posts.
- [Food Photography Tips](https://www.blankpixels.com/food-photograpy-tips/): Sharing with you some food photography tips I have learned over the last few months while taking photos for our food blog Certified Foodies.
- [Facebook Page Timeline for Mobile, Calendar, File Uploads and Other Updates](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-timeline-mobile-events-calendar-updates/): Facebook updates for July 2012: Timeline for Pages on mobile devices, file uploads for groups, events calendar, etc.
- [Social Media : Are You In?](https://www.blankpixels.com/social-media-are-you-in/): For over 3 years, I have been reading, studying, practicing and observing how social media works for businesses and brands (yes, even your own blog and niche can be your brand). Social media presence is no longer a luxury or a want for any company, big or small. It is now considered a MUST for business owners to be online and provide a way for their customers and prospects to connect with them directly. Yes, social media presence has become a necessity. Research has shown that almost everyone is on Facebook now. Heck, even kids at my internet cafe, some […]
- [Facebook is All For Gay Marriage (plus, more updates)](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-same-sex-marriage-icons/): After Anderson Cooper coming out and finally admitting he is gay (which I already know, by the way, being a fan of Kathy Griffin, his very close friend) comes another good news for the LGBT community – Facebook added gay marriage icons to Timeline. Yes, I had to marry myself to get the icon to show up. 😀 Forever alone lang ang peg 😀 Now, gay couples who are married to their partners can proudly proclaim and change their status on their Facebook profiles to Married and they will get the same-sex marriage icons as shown above (for females). The […]
- [Facebook Lets You Edit Own Comments](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-edit-comment-feature/): Facebook now allows you to edit your comments - a great feature for grammar nazis!
- [Facebook Updates : As of Last Week of June 2012](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-updates-june-2012/): Vanity URL for Facebook pages, Interests, Hover Cards and Notification / Admin bar for pages - a few of the updates this June.
- [UPDATE: Facebook Changed Your Default Email Address](https://www.blankpixels.com/facebook-changed-default-email/): I know most of my Facebook friends are not aware of this yet – Facebook changed the default email on our Facebook accounts. There was no notification of this change, so if you have a different email showing up on your About page for people to contact you, it’s now changed to your @Facebook.com email. No one seemed to be interested (at least among the people I know) in using their Facebook email address, so I’m not quite sure what they’ll be doing to make us want to use it. I’m pretty sure they’re working on something to keep us […]
- [Quotes for Father's Day (with Photos)](https://www.blankpixels.com/best-fathers-day-quotes/): While searching for the best Father’s day quotes over the internet, I realized that there are not too many of them are as heartwarming as the ones for mothers. I guess it’s because mothers are naturally more nurturing and, thus, people tend to say more lovely things about their mothers. But, for those of you who are celebrating, here are the top Father’s Day quotes for you. There are also photos below that you might be able to use for greeting people on social networking sites like Facebook or if you have photo printers at home, you can use them […]
- [Changes in Wordpress 3.4 : Upgrade Now!](https://www.blankpixels.com/wordpress-green-updates/): Important features and updates of Wordpress 3.4 version.
- [Upcoming Blog Updates](https://www.blankpixels.com/upcoming-blog-updates-2012/): This blog was supposedly a place for my technology geek side to flourish. However, because of how OC I get when writing tutorials, tech reviews or when I talk about my concepts in design, I’ve spent less time writing about what this blog is supposed to be about. In a couple of weeks, I promise to finally accomplish what I’ve planned for this blog all along. With that said, I’ll be updating this blog’s theme to accommodate everything I’ve got planned to make this blog better. I’ve already set up a separate site (a subdomain) to house my portfolio as […]
- [I Miss This](https://www.blankpixels.com/missing-get-together/): Over a week ago, I got together with my long-time friends at our favorite restobar here in Malabon – Balsa sa Niugan (I’ll be featuring them on our food blog). It was spontaneous and we were all joking around about how our unplanned meet-ups are more likely to happen than the scheduled ones. We met up really early, around 6pm – something completely unfamiliar to us all since we were all used to meeting when the sun has set. But, it was fun and we all realized how silly we’ve been when we were younger and how much we miss […]
- [Reliable Server, Less Downtime, More Earnings](https://www.blankpixels.com/importance-of-reliable-server/): When I started my WordPress blogs in 2010, they were all hosted for free on a server of a fellow blogger. My blogs were all working smoothly ’til last April. The issues were too much to handle, mostly because we didn’t really have any contracts or agreements on SLA management and how technical support will be provided, unlike when you are on a paid hosting.  This is why I decided to move all my WordPress blogs to a new paid hosting. It’s hard not knowing right away what exactly is the problem with my old server.  The only technical support […]
- [Mark Zuckerberg Now Married to Priscilla Chan](https://www.blankpixels.com/mark-zuckerberg-marries-priscilla-chan/): I was on stalker mode earlier and thought of dropping by his Facebook page. Guess what. Mark Zuckerberg is now married to Priscilla Chan! Don’t believe me? Mark already changed his relationship status to Married to Priscilla Chan on his Facebook profile page. Here’s a screenshot: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan met in Harvard. The couple have been together for over 9 years, so yes, it’s about time they get married. I’m happy to know that, again, a woman is part of the life of a very successful man. 😉 Just kidding. I’m happy for them! Look at the photo […]
- [Easy and Free Website Builder](https://www.blankpixels.com/free-website-builder-im-creator/): Being a website designer, I know how complicated it can be to build your own site from scratch. If you’re like most people who are not as keen when it comes to programming or you prefer a more visual process when building your website, the level of difficulty can be overwhelming. Over a decade ago, I learned how to make my own website through free website builders that were available then to anyone with a decent internet connection. Since the capabilities of those tools were limited compared to what we have today, I had to force myself to learn HTML […]
- [Protect your Online Reputation](https://www.blankpixels.com/protect-your-online-reputation/): Being a blogger and a social media strategist / marketer, I am well aware of how quickly anything can go viral and how easy it is for people to attack someone or spread negative and/or false information about any person or company. This is particularly bad for those who are not familiar about crisis management or how to resolve issues like this that can greatly affect one’s business, especially now that almost everyone relies for information online. This is why on my personal, review and food blogs, I always point out that readers should take whatever they read on my […]
- [Jack of All Trades, A Mistress of None](https://www.blankpixels.com/a-rant-of-frustrated-designer/): I’m a frustrated graphics designer. I’ve always wanted to hone my skills in design, but for the past decade, I’ve been given opportunities to focus on my other skills that I neglected the designer side of me. This year, I vow to put my designer hat on more often, so I can satisfy the creative in me. In the past year, I’ve designed blogs, banners, flyers, invitations, and websites. The satisfaction of seeing the result of my hard work is precious. I’m a very visual person and I have a very wild imagination, exactly the reasons why I wanted to […]
- [Gadgets on the Go](https://www.blankpixels.com/gadgets-on-the-go/): One of my many frustrations when I travel is what gadgets to bring along with me. I know, I know. I’m supposed to relax when on a vacation, but, as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t live without my internet access. Okay, I managed to survive 5 days without internet access when we went on our 5-day "amazing race" vacation up North (Pangasinan, Laoag, Vigan, Pagudpud, Baguio) in 2010. Back then, I didn’t have as much responsibilities as I do now, so I don’t think I can take 2 days without going online and checking my emails. […]
- [Filipinos Love for Videoke](https://www.blankpixels.com/filipinos-love-for-videoke/): We Filipinos are known to be extremely fond of singing. Heck, parties here in the Philippines are not complete without videoke or just plain ol’ singing along songs we’re all familiar with. Because videoke is a part of our tradition, I’m not ashamed to admit that we actually have our own videoke system at home. 😀 No, it’s not the machine where you’d insert coins and pick a song. It’s just a music player connected to our TV and huge speakers. We have a CD with a wide selection of songs. We bought it and it’s a real videoke VCD […]
- [Thank Goodness for Group Buying Sites](https://www.blankpixels.com/group-deals-sites-philippines/): As I’ve written before and on my other blogs, I am loving the convenience of online shopping. There are a ton of online stores, not to mention the online sellers on Sulit, Multiply, AyosDito, and eBay, giving us shoppers more options and, of course, bigger savings since most of them are posting their ads and products on free sites. Last year, we saw the boom of group-buying sites. Almost every month, there’s a new group deal site launching, offering us discounts for various products and services from restaurants and other establishments / companies. These sites used to only have discount […]
- [Of Bloggers (and Blogger Cards)](https://www.blankpixels.com/blogger-cards-events/): When I started attending events, I admit, I was a bit proactive in introducing myself to other bloggers and handing them our blogger cards. Funny, I know, but back then, I really thought that was the right way to do. Okay, there was some kind of strategy that came with it to make it known that we exist. After a few more times I did this, I noticed some bloggers were snobs and I distinctly remember a few who looked at me funny like I was doing something wrong. I remember getting all excited about personally meeting a fellow blogger […]
- [How the Internet Improved My Life](https://www.blankpixels.com/how-the-internet-changed-lives/): As nerdy as the title of this post might sound, there's no denying, the internet has done heaps of improvements in our lives and most of us enjoy the privilege of being online everyday. Though there are days I'm amazed by how I lived way before the internet was available to all of us and the fact that I relished all the times I was "disconnected", I know the internet is one of the technologies I'm so grateful for.
- [The Power of BCC : Why You Should Start Using It](https://www.blankpixels.com/use-bcc-please/): I hate spam. Actually, I don't know anyone who enjoys receiving spam. And I know a couple of people who actually fell for those spam messages, thinking they came from someone legit. Or maybe because they were sent through an email address they're familiar with. Probably because the owner of that email address didn't know about the power of BCC or someone in their network was guilty.

BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. If you're using email to communicate with anyone, may it be at work or leisure, you must have seen this already. But, I know there are still a lot of people who have no idea what it's for.
- [Why I Love / Hate Facebook Timeline PLUS Free Cover Photo Resources](https://www.blankpixels.com/free-facebook-cover-photo-timeline-reasons-to-love-hate/): I consider myself a very visual person. And I believe a lot of people would agree that images can grab our attention more than text. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words” as a single image can deliver a message without the need for actual words or text. This is exactly why I LOVE Facebook Timeline. By the end of March 2012, all Facebook pages were automatically switched over to Timeline. Like it or not, you have to deal with it and be creative. And in my honest opinion, businesses can reap the most benefits from […]
- [Discover DuckDuckGo Search Engine Now](https://www.blankpixels.com/duck-duck-go-search-engine-alternative/): I was browsing earlier for the topics I have lined up for my upcoming posts here and on my other blogs, and I was amazed by how much resources are there available to us, right at our fingertips. I mean, it’s like every little thing you want to find more about, you can easily find through search engines. But, because i wanted less user-specific search results, I am thankful I found DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo is a search engine much like Google. The difference when using this search engine is they get their information from crowd-sourced sites like Wikipedia and Yahoo! Search […]
- [What the Web Has to Offer PLUS Online Cures for Boredom](https://www.blankpixels.com/online-cure-boredom-thankful-for-the-internet/): Just last night, I got a friend request on Facebook from someone who I have not seen or talked to for over two decades. Yes, TWO DECADES! He was a friend (just friends, I promise) who I’ve hung out with, shared really intimate stories and had crazy, fun times with (still, he’s just a friend). I considered him my best friend from way back, and I’m a little ashamed that I forgot to look him up on Facebook or even on Google to see if he’s still alive. 😀 This is one of the many reasons why I  love that […]
- [Google Labs : For Better Gmail Experience](https://www.blankpixels.com/google-labs-for-google-mail-gmail/): Though I've been a Yahoo! and Hotmail user for years, I have decided to switch to Google Mail years ago because of features it provides me that I can't find from the other two email providers. I know a lot of you would agree with me on this. But, did you know that there are "hidden" features on Gmail that should make your life easier? I'm talking about Google Labs.
- [The (Loud) Music Lover in Me](https://www.blankpixels.com/the-loud-music-lover-in-me/): Last week was Coke’s Concert ng Bayan. My brother and I were supposed to go to, but had to cancel because of a prior commitment. We were really hoping to be there when thousands of music lovers and our favorite bands and artists gather round to party away. The last time we watched a concert was when the Black Eyed Peas were here. We needed a night out after all the things that’s been keeping us busy the past months. I remember back in my late teens and early twenties, I used to go out a lot with my friends […]
- [Just How Effective is Follow Friday on Twitter?](https://www.blankpixels.com/follow-friday-how-effective/): My current job is in social media. I’m starting to live and breathe it too since majority of my time is spent online, reading through my Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Reddit feeds. I’ve learned so much through reading and observation, including how effective the Follow Friday meme is on gaining more followers on Twitter. Here in the Philippines, we’re not too big on using this hashtag or meme. And I think it’s sad. Based on the accounts I’m handling and my own experience in participating in this weekly Twitter event, it’s an effective way to not just gain new followers, […]
- [The Makings of a Spam Comment : How Do You Deal with Them?](https://www.blankpixels.com/dealing-with-spam-blog-comments/): You spent hours upon hours conceptualizing about a post, actually writing it and making sure people will be interested. Once it was published, you promote it on your social accounts and patiently waited for the traffic to kick in, along with insightful comments you were expecting to get from readers. When you checked your email, you got a notification that someone already posted a comment on your blog. You hurriedly check and you see a comment awaiting your approval that looks something like this: It may look like one innocent comment to you. The comment poster diligently made sure his […]
- [How to Unlike Multiple Facebook Pages You No Longer Like](https://www.blankpixels.com/how-unlike-multiple-facebook-pages/): The title may sound harsh, but the truth is, just like in real life, there are times we no longer want to follow a certain Facebook page’s updates. Some of the reasons may be any of the following: The page no longer provides you information that you need or you were hoping to get updated about. This reason may apply for those pages that are no longer updated or were abandoned by their owners for some reason. The Facebook page posts topics or messages that you don’t agree with. I’ve had this happen to me a couple of times. That’s […]
- [Should I Make the Move?](https://www.blankpixels.com/should-move-new-server-again/): You might have noticed a couple of days ago that this blog, and my other WordPress blogs, was down. First time, when you visit the blog, you’d probably seen the "Account is suspended" error. Second was a database error and then the last, before everything went back up, was an internal server error. If you don’t know this yet, my WordPress blogs are hosted in a server owned by a very generous and kind person. He is hosting other bloggers’ sites on this server, including his very own blogs as well. Though I can manage fixing errors or problems myself, […]
- [I Need New Drama in My Life](https://www.blankpixels.com/my-tv-drama-series-addiction/): No, you’re not lost. You are still in my geek blog. And part of my geekiness is my obsession towards these drama series on TV. Late last year, I decided to stop watching TV series like CSI (all shows – Las Vegas, Miami and New York), House, The Mentalist, NCIS (including their LA series) and Criminal Minds. Even when I now end up watching some lame shows because of this, I decided to put an end to my addiction to these police procedural and medical dramas. I still watch Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice though because they bear more stories […]
- [Thank Goodness for Technology, We're Healthier!](https://www.blankpixels.com/thankful-for-technology-health-care/): You might say I’m watching too much Grey’s Anatomy or Private Practice lately, but I am so amazed by the advancement of technology in the world of health care. Now, we get better or more accurate diagnosis of our illnesses or whatever is wrong with our body. And in more ways than one, technology has played a big role in saving lives. Take for instance robot-assisted surgeries. Now, anyone with the money or a high-end medical insurance can undergo very complicated surgeries that need utmost accuracy and precision. Though the whole procedure still needs a surgeon’s supervision, there have been […]
- [Your Facebook Fans or Followers List : How to Monitor Your Numbers](https://www.blankpixels.com/how-get-facebook-fans-list/): Nowadays, it’s deemed a must for brands, restaurants, companies, website owners and even bloggers to have their own Facebook page. It doesn’t just allow them to promote their products, services, posts or contents in a more effective and faster way (since almost everyone now is on Facebook), but also it lets you communicate with your audience better and more personally.   Why Monitor the number of your Facebook Fans/Followers? Exactly why would anyone want to monitor their Facebook page’s followers, fans or “likers”? There can be many reasons behind this, including the following which are my reasons why I’ve been […]
- [How to Disable the F1 or Any Key in Windows](https://www.blankpixels.com/how-use-key-tweak-disable-keys/): I’ve had my laptop, an HP Compaq CQ40-340TU, for almost 3 years now and, to be quite honest, it’s been mostly problematic using this after the first 8-10 months. It’s supposed to run on Windows Vista, but it was running too slowly so I had to downgrade the operating system to XP SP 3 (which is why I didn’t bring it in for repair.. plus this was purchased in Cebu 😀 ). I even wrote a tutorial on how to slipstream the SATA drivers and how to complete the whole downgrade process on my other blog. Since I was only […]
- [Upcoming: Blackberry Bold 9900 Review](https://www.blankpixels.com/upcoming-blackberry-bold-9900-review/): Ever since I got my hands on a Blackberry Bold 9900 phone a few weeks after it was released here, I think I had dreams about it. 😀 The comfort it gives my fingers when I type, and the combination of touchscreen and a keypad, not to mention that it is the thinnest Blackberry phone, just got me convinced that it’s what I want. And, so, last month, I finally was able to purchase this phone. And I can tell you now that I’m hooked! It’s light, fits perfectly in my hands, and the navigation is just smooth. Okay, there’s […]
- [Free ShoutMix is Gone : Now What?](https://www.blankpixels.com/shoutmix-chat-box-no-longer-free-alternatives/): I was checking and updating my WordPress blogs earlier when I saw this message that ShoutMix free chat box is “currently” unavailable. I clicked on the link and I was directed to this page where Snecx Tan, the owner and creator of the chat box service ShoutMix, shared, through an open letter, that they can no longer continue the free service because it is no longer sustainable. They said they’ve tried everything and wouldn’t want to impose popup ads like their competitors (they could only mean CBox, right? 😀 ). This was actually the main reason why I switched from […]
- [Mobile Blogging on my Blackberry](https://www.blankpixels.com/mobile-blogging-on-my-blackberry/): I’m trying out blogging on this WordPress app on my Blackberry. I’m doing this for a full review I’m composing about my Blackberry Bold 9900 phone. All I can say for now is I’m loving it. Any other Blackberry users out there? Feel free to share how much you love this smartphone and why. 🙂
- [How to Fix Error 501 on Windows Live Writer](https://www.blankpixels.com/fix-error-501-on-windows-live-writer/): I have already blogged about why you should switch to Windows Live Writer for your offline and even online blogging editing needs. I also posted a guide on how to setup Windows Live Writer. Now, let me share with you a couple of the errors you might encounter while using this awesome blog post editor. I have been using WLW for over a year now and I’ve encountered a couple of errors that I managed to fix myself and with a little help of Google. One of the worst problems I experienced was getting this Error 501 whenever I edit […]
- [Blog Design: Ken Avenue](https://www.blankpixels.com/blog-design-ken-avenue/): When my bro Ken decided to change his domain from What The Fat (here’s the theme I designed for him then) to something that he can use for a lifestyle blog, it took us weeks to come up with something we’re sure he’d stick with for a long time. And one afternoon, while we were on our way to somewhere (I can’t remember where we were going), we thought of Ken Avenue. Immediately, ideas for his blog’s design came rushing in. I had big plans for the design, but Ken won’t stop searching for the theme he’d want to use […]
- [Blog Design: Notepad Corner](https://www.blankpixels.com/blogger-theme-design-notepad-corner/): Last year, I was able to convince a close friend of mine to start blogging. To further push her to start her own blog, I promised her I’ll design a custom Blogger theme for her. Now, Notepad Corner is still sporting the theme I specially designed for the author, my friend Joy Blanca. I designed her whole theme from scratch. The only ones I didn’t create myself were the vector of the lady on her header (which I had to edit to match the colors of her blog), the pens on the sidebar titles, divider and signature, and that piece […]
- [A Gift Idea for your Music Geek Friends](https://www.blankpixels.com/gift-idea-music-geek-friends/): I used to be in a band back in college (can you believe that I’m one of the lead vocals? :D) and there was this one time that we had a gig we’re playing for a close friend of ours. The place was a bit small so we couldn’t bring any of our instruments. Our drummer thought of recording and mixing our music on his laptop computer and we’ll just use it in our performance. We all thought it was a cool idea and so we went for it. I can’t remember exactly what program he used, but it’s some […]
- [How to Setup Windows Live Writer](https://www.blankpixels.com/how-to-setup-windows-live-writer-guide/): I hope my previous post about Windows Live Writer has convinced you to switch to this offline blog post editor. It’s my MOST important tool in blogging and has been truly helpful in making me want to write more. Since I’ve been vocal about how much I love WLW, people have asked me to write a guide on how to set it up. I’ve put that off long enough so here’s a tutorial on how to setup Windows Live Writer for your blogging needs. This is part 2 of my series of posts on WLW, by the way. Stay tuned […]
- [Windows Live Writer : Why You Should Switch](https://www.blankpixels.com/windows-live-writer-why-you-should-switch/): I started my personal blog Just Another Pixel in 2008. Back then, I was only using Blogger’s post editor. Though I’ve gotten used to the whole interface, it was just too limited and small for me to compose my blog posts in. Thank goodness I found a better solution – Windows Live Writer (WLW). I never looked back. If you haven’t heard of Windows Live Writer yet, it is an offline / desktop blog post editor developed by Microsoft Corp.. It’s user-friendly and can handle almost everything a blogger can throw at it. If you’re not yet using this, I’m […]
- [Custom Invitation Designs](https://www.blankpixels.com/custom-invitation-designs/): One of my many services at my internet cafe and printing business here is printing invitations. I used to design scrapbook pages for friends and I also ended up creating custom invitation designs for friends and relatives so I thought I should be making money out of it since I feel like I have a knack for coming up with layouts most people enjoy, especially parents. I have learned to use Adobe Photoshop on my own, reading tutorials online and applying what I’ve picked up right off the bat. Most people would think I learned all these design techniques in […]
- [My Blogs and I](https://www.blankpixels.com/my-blogs-and-blankpixels/): I know this might sound too nerdy, but I’ve got a total of 6 blogs. The reaction I get whenever people hear the number is pretty funny. I always explain that I don’t really update all of them as often as they think and that they focus on different topics / niches. I didn’t want to maintain a single blog where I write about everything under the sun because of many reasons, including SEO and targeting a specific crowd or group of readers. And so I wanted to just share with you why I started each of them in the […]
- [New Canon PIXMA Photo Printers : More Efficient and Earth-Friendly Printing Solutions](https://www.blankpixels.com/new-canon-pixma-printers-philippines/): Over a week ago, I was invited to the launch of 5 new Canon PIXMA photo printers. Being a Canon printer user myself (I currently have 2 in my computer shop), of course, I didn’t pass up the chance to find out what’s new. First off, let me tell you why I am a Canon printer user. It’s all about the printhead. I love the fact that if the head fails, I can easily replace it without having to take all the parts out or without needing to replace the whole printer completely. This is extremely important for a business […]
- [Gadgets I Own and My Wish List](https://www.blankpixels.com/gadgets-wish-list-blankpixels-2011/): I admit, I’m not a gadget freak. I can go on a day or months without a new gadget and I won’t mind. Heck, when I first moved on from the Nokia 3210, it took me over 2 years before I finally decided to reward myself a Nokia 7610 for working so hard for years. 😀 I guess it’s the practicality of it all that keeps me from buying the latest gadgets. As they always say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it… or in my case, don’t replace it. So, for the past decade, I’ve only had 2 mobile […]

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- [Disclosure Policy : blankPixels.com](https://www.blankpixels.com/disclosure-policy/): blankPixels is a blog where I write about any technology-related topics that interest me, including gadgets and accessories, smartphones and applications, social media, blogging, design and photography. This blog is written, edited, and maintained by me, Michelle “Mhel” a.k.a. blankPixels. I do accept cash advertising, sponsorship and other forms of compensation on this blog. However, I can assure you that I only accept to write reviews for products, services or websites that I believe in or want to use myself. I also accept products for review or feature on this blog. However, even though they may be given to me as […]
- [Contact blankPixels](https://www.blankpixels.com/contact-the-geek/): Would you like to request for a review of a product, service, website or app? Would you like a quote on a design project? Would you like to ask for help or clarification on any of the tutorials or guides I posted here? Would you like information on how to hire me as a Social Media Manager? For any concern or inquiry, feel free to use the contact form below or connect with me through email. Contact me through email: OR use this contact form:
- [About blankPixels](https://www.blankpixels.com/about-blankpixels/): Hi! I’m Mhel / Michelle and this is my personal blog where I write about all the geeky stuff that interests me, plus this will be my own space on the web where I’ll talk about anything that I feel like writing about. I am a Jane (read: Jack) of all trades. I love tinkering with computers, but I usually stay away from legit hardcore hardware repairs as I leave that to the experts, most of the time because of the warranty. I am a proud geek. I hope you find something useful in this blog. If you have any […]


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