Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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How to Nail a Video-Conference Interview
There are many strategies to having a successful video interview. I have heard and read about all the steps one should take during this process, from the background of the room that you are in to the children making noise in the background. At the end of it all, this is what I have found,…
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7 Reasons Why the Future of Reading is Brighter with 7-Inch Tablets
While there is a steady choir of voices bemoaning the future of reading in the digital age, the news is not all bad. According to a 2013 poll commissioned by USA Today and Bookish, the number of e-reader owners is on the rise and a significant percentage of them say they’ve actually been reading more…
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Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones debuts at P12,500
Take your music everywhere, even in the game with the new Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones. Inspired by LeBron James, Powerbeats2 is exceptionally light and delivers the power of dual-driver acoustics to propel you through whatever you’re into; whether it’s a walk in the park or a rigorous workout. Designed to endure The IPX-4 sweat- and water-resistance…
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Tricks to Boost your Mobile Phone Reception
Do you find your calls cutting out all too frequently? As most of us rely on our mobile phones for daily business communication, a low signal can put more than just our social lives at risk. If it’s hard to get more than just one or two bars on your cell phone signal, you can…
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On Blogging and Character
I started blogging ‘professionally’ sometime in 2006. That year — and the couple of years after were of a different era. It truly was a different time: Our Awesome Planet had a day job. Yugatech had little to no access to tech companies. Coy and AJ were still alive and rocking it. How time flies.…
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‘Then comes the zenith of man’ – The Mint Julep
“Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep – the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such solace to the soul; the nectar of the gods is tame beside it. It is the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet…
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Tips To Make Your Products Stand Out In Brick & Mortar Stores
Mediocrity is for the second best. Brick and mortar stores attract thousands of new customers, and guess what? They buy those products that capture their attention and stand out from the crowd. If you don’t have the right product placement, or don’t make your products stand out in a competitive environment, you’re toast. All is…
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Everything you need to know about the new #SmartBroDashboard
Last week, I bought a prepaid SmartBro LTE WiFi dongle for my wife (yes, folks even though Smart is a site sponsor, I spend my money on their services — even without discounts). I was surprised to find out two things: 1. Upon inserting the SIM card and turning on the pocket LTE device, you’re…
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Training Your New Employees by Using a Virtual Meeting
It’s a rather annoying fact of life that we often have to haul ourselves out of a nice warm bed to start our day. We’re cruelly yanked from dreamland by the electronic beep of an alarm and have maybe one or two blissful confused seconds before we need to get up and start our day,…
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#DearDadPH Contest Winners!
Finally, we’re set to announce the winners of our #DearDadPH competition! It was a tough choice, which is why the judging process took longer than expected and we actually added a consolation prize to accommodate more winners. Please refer to the chart below and the list of winners. We will contact you individually this week…