Category: Tech

  • Smart Promo Auto Renewal Problems

    Smart Promo Auto Renewal Problems

    I have been a happy user of Smart’s postpaid Freedom Plan since it first came out in 2012. I didn’t have any problems with it and even convinced my immediate circle to switch to the Freedom Plan. This was the moment when I changed how I looked at Smart. Before that, I always thought of…

  • Smart Unlisurf Ending, Replaced by Surfmax

    Smart Unlisurf Ending, Replaced by Surfmax

    UNLISURF ENDS, TO BE REPLACED BY SURFMAX The past several days, I have been getting reports that Smart is phasing out Unlisurf by the end of October. Barat Ako readers have been reporting that they receive messages from Smart when registering to Unlisurf, such as: Starting October 31, 2015, Smart Bro UNLISURF will no longer…

  • Check Out These #EverythingProof Altec Lansing Bluetooth Speakers!

    Check Out These #EverythingProof Altec Lansing Bluetooth Speakers!

    Last Monday, Altec Lansing launched their new range of nearly indestructible Bluetooth speakers. The event was held the Rockwell Tent. I was so excited to be invited to this launch because I have always been a fan of Altec Lansing. Just because I don’t want to spend a small fortune on high-end speakers, doesn’t mean…

  • Alcatel Flash 2 First Look – Can’t Believe It’s Only P6,190!

    Alcatel Flash 2 First Look – Can’t Believe It’s Only P6,190!

    Last week, I was invited to the launch of Alcatel’s new Flash 2 phone at the Raven Boutique Club in the BGC. The phone is selling at an unbelievably value-for-money price of P6,190, and is selling exclusively on Lazada starting at 12nn on September 30. It is a dual-SIM (micro-SIM), 5-inch phone with an IPS…

  • UnliSurf / Supersurf Promos Still Offered as of Aug. 29, 2015

    UnliSurf / Supersurf Promos Still Offered as of Aug. 29, 2015

    The past few days, I’ve been hearing from readers and friends that they were having problems registering to their usual Unlisurf promos. I knew the telcos were gradually phasing out Unlimited Data promos, but I recently found out that they were still offering the unlisurfs on prepaid, and yes, even on postpaid! These promos are…

  • Lazada Electronics Sales Top Picks – August 25, 2015

    Lazada Electronics Sales Top Picks – August 25, 2015

    LAZADA ELECTRONICS AND GADGETS SALE TOP PICKS Lazada has a lot of sales going on lately, and if you are itching to buy a shiny new gadget, check them out! Here are some of my top picks: Dell Inspiron 3451 2GB Intel Celeron n2840 – It’s now only P11,999! If you are looking for a…

  • Don’t Fall For This Paypal Phishing Scam!

    Don’t Fall For This Paypal Phishing Scam!

    Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Just wanted to write a quick post warning you about this Paypal email scam/spam that I received yesterday. DON’T FALL FOR THIS PAYPAL PHISHING SCAM If you have a Paypal account, and many of us do, please don’t fall for this phishing scam. Phishing is when bad people…

  • Smart Big Bytes Quick Review – More MBs for Less!

    Smart Big Bytes Quick Review – More MBs for Less!

    Globe’s GoSurf has increased its data offer, more than doubling some of their data allocations. I’ve been waiting for Smart’s response, and a few weeks go, I discovered that Smart has also improved their Big Bytes offers! I used to register to ALWAYS ON 299, getting 700 MB for 30 days. But since I saw…

  • Get the Latest Octa-Core Cherry Mobile Phone – ONLY P4,490 at Lazada!

    Get the Latest Octa-Core Cherry Mobile Phone – ONLY P4,490 at Lazada!

    Cherry Mobile is launching its exclusive online brand, called Cubix, on Lazada. Starting June 26 at 12 Noon, customers may purchase the CUBIX CUBE exclusively on Lazada for only P4,490 via www.lazada.com.ph/cherry-mobile-cubix/. Cosmic Technologies, Inc., the creator of Cherry Mobile, introduces its first exclusive online brand, CUBIX. The brand is set to launch on June 26…

  • Globe GoSurf Doubles MBs, Plus Free Data for Mobile Games

    Globe GoSurf Doubles MBs, Plus Free Data for Mobile Games

    What good news! Globe’s GoSurf has doubled its data allocations for some GoSurf variants. For example: GoSurf299, which used to have only 700MB, now includes 1.5GB. GoSurf499 used to have 1.5GB, it now gives 3GB. GoSurf999 now gives 5GB, but between you and me, just register to the GoSurf499 twice to get 6GB and twice the…

  • Smart LTE Pocket Wifi Price Drops to P3,495!

    Smart LTE Pocket Wifi Price Drops to P3,495!

    Good news for those looking to buy an LTE pocket wifi! Smart’s LTE Pocket Wifi price drops to P3,495 from P4,888. This is for prepaid. According to Smart’s Facebook page, you can avail of the following data offers: * LTE50 for Php50 valid for 1 day. Text LTE 50 to 2200 * LTE299 for Php299 valid…

  • Resolved: PLDT Modem Router Problem + Technical Support Experience

    Resolved: PLDT Modem Router Problem + Technical Support Experience

    This is our new PLDT DSL Modem Router. It’s so small! Look at the picture, pocket wifi for scale. Our previous PLDT Kasda KW58293 modem router started having problems a few weeks ago. I noticed that it would “hang” – WIFI connections to the router would drop and the lights on the modem router would…

  • It’s A Good Time To Buy Unlocked Pocket Wifis

    It’s A Good Time To Buy Unlocked Pocket Wifis

    I was seriously considering buying a new pocket wifi but thankfully, I was able to salvage my old one and extend its useful life with me for maybe a few more months/years. The Problem with My Old Pocket Wifi I have an old Sun Broadband pocket wifi (E5832) which I hadn’t been using because I…

  • EZTV’s Website Taken Over By Scammers According to TorrentFreak

    EZTV’s Website Taken Over By Scammers According to TorrentFreak

    If you are a fan of EZTV, you might be interested to know that TorrentFreak reported that EZTV’s websites have fallen into the hands of scammers. If you were wondering why EZTV’s website seemed to be a bit off lately, or you may have felt that something was not right, that was probably why. What’s…

  • Philippines in Top 10 of Game of Thrones Downloaders

    Philippines in Top 10 of Game of Thrones Downloaders

    Okay, it’s been a few days since the first four episodes of Game of Thrones (Season 5) leaked, yet no one has talked about how the Philippines was #10 in the world. I’m not even embarrassed, I’m impressed! This little country with generally frustratingly bad internet service has managed to be in the top 10…