Jayvee Fernandez
Jayvee Fernandez
@jayveeabuggedlife@abuggedlife.com

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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  • Bump up your Dropbox space to 5GB for free

    Despite being hooked to the iCloud environment (we have a 4s and an iPad 2), I’m still a believer in Dropbox. Whereas I was forced to use iCloud, I chose to still sign up for a Dropbox account because it really makes document sharing more efficient while being platform-agnostic. The only problem with it is…

  • Fine Dining: A Short Film by Lance Katigbak

    “I wanted to be able to show that poverty doesn’t have to be a hindrance to be able to do loving acts. Even if you are materially poor, if you have the dedication and if you refuse to lose your human dignity, it’s still possible for you to help others, (…)” – Lance Katigbak Lance…

  • The DOT linked back to my ‘It’s More Fun’ Tutorial!

    Got home to a big surprise! The Department of Tourism has linked my “It’s More Fun” meme tutorial onto their front page under Fun Stuff! I’m really happy that the blog has been recognized in this way. The site also links back to other amazing works from fellow netizens as well as official “It’s More…

  • Pinspire vs Pinterest

    So Pinterest came first. Pinspire followed next, albeit rather quickly. Pinterest needs no introduction. But if it did, I’d say: If Path is the hot new social network of 2012, Pinterest is “new Tumblr of 2012.” Developed by the Samwer Brothers of Rocket Internet, Pinsire is a fascinating copy of the former. So what gives?…

  • Google’s New SEO Algorithm: ‘Social Engine Optimization’

    EDIT: I was listening to an episode of TWiT three days ago and the end result of the controversy is exactly what I outline in the latter part of this post. As of last week, most of your SEO tactics are rendered obsolescent. Somewhat. Last year, Google’s top level mandate was “to go social.” And…

  • Student makes 3D version of Arkham Horror. Help her beta test it!

    Imagine that, to complete your Bachelor’s degree you design a 3D version of one of the best board games ever made: Arkham Horror. I’ve been so wanting to get into it, but the sheer number of expansions, time to invest coupled with finding people to actually play with hinders me from this awesome experience. If…

  • This is the reason why we should demand more from Hollywood

    ‘Archetype’ is a labor of love directed by Aaron Sim. It was created with a budget of USD > ‘Archetype’ is a labor of love directed by Aaron Sim. It was created with a budget of USD $0.00. Maybe he’s exaggerating, but what this technology revolution did for social media, it’s doing its magic to…

  • Take your iPhone 4s underwater (up to 300 meters!!!) with Patima

    Ed’s Note: Want to see the Samsung Galaxy Note underwater? Check it out! As a guys who likes to take photos underwater, I tend to keep my choice of camera brands within the confines of the “1-Way Test” … which simply begs the question “Can I take it underwater?” So I’m more inclined to invest…

  • Jollibee brings NFC technology to their stores with the ‘happyplus’ Card

    I laud Jollibee for being the first retailer pushing for fast adoption of NFC technology in the Philippines. Geeky Explanation: (warning, nosebleed) NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” and is a prevalent piece of technology similar to Bluetooth or QR codes and is based on the current RFID technology. The difference is that the “near…

  • Wait a minute, this isn’t a survival kit!

    Someone dropped off a “special package” in front of my doorstep a few days ago. And I found the insides rather intriguing because the components resembled stuff you usually find in a board game. And, well … you know naman how I love board games (!!!) It’s definitely something for their “end of the world”…