KAT.PH Blocked by Philippine Government

Days after the government placed a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order), the infamous torrent site that holds ".ph" TLD, kat.ph or most widely known as "Kick Ass Torrent" is now alive and back on business. Despite the restless effort that the Philippine Government put to keep piracy involvement in the Philippines be minimized KAT had already made backups which is pretty much normal for a well maintained website.

If the sources claims were true, it only took less than 12 hours before regular users regain access to the site which is now redirected to "kickass.to"

Same speed, same resources and same audience. It did hold a ".ph" TLD but that doesn't literally mean that the one behind the schemes are Filipinos. (It hasn't been proven yet.)

KAT was blocked according to Interaksyon News because it serves as a source to download OPM songs. Some may have downloaded OPM from that site, but most of the users definitely use it for different interests.

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Block Application Invite in Facebook

It's been a long time but still, it seems that a lot of people are annoyed by continuous application requests sent by their friends specifically in Facebook. So if this is still a thing that you haven't learned, then you're in the right place my friend. For today, that's the thing that I would like to discuss with you after seeing another annoyed status regarding application invites.

There are two possible options when it comes to blocking an invitation. It's either you block the person who invites you or block the application itself.

First, you need to go to your Privacy or Account Settings.
Just hit the gear symbol on the upper right corner of your Facebook Account.

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Second navigate to Facebook's left side and click "Blocking"

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Last, just go to Block App Invites or Block Apps and type the desired name or application that you want to block.

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After that you can finaly expect less application invites specially when those you block were friends of yours instead of the application alone.

'Til the next time!

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WeChat Mobile App Review

After a week of being aired in commercials, WeChat has now has now caught the attention of the netizens making them one of the primary subjects being passed on news feeds of Social Networking sites as of the moment.

Aside from its current contender who's also aired in televisions, individuals still enjoy placing their IGNs as their status or as for WeChat, QR Codes have become another thing to pass on.

To tell you honestly, WeChat still resides as another platform to connect with your peers through the use of our all time favorite internet regardless of the fact that all the platforms that share-alike is trying to pull...

A Social Media / SMS / Photo Sharing and Wall where you and your friends could interact.

The only thing that caught our attention is the consideration of the company to include even Symbian users. As we all know, Symbian phones are slowly becoming a thing in the past which makes other companies focus on the larger scope of marketing namely, iOS, Android and Windows Operating Systems...

... and for that move, a salute for WeChat!

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"Most Stupid Country" Article from TIME Magazine

For those who are pissed off by the viral post circulating Social Networking Sites about Philippines being the "Most Stupid Country", well don't make such a fuzz about it. The article is fake.

Circulating the web is an article suspected to originate from "So What's News?" and for those who didn't even took the time reading something about them, here is a little detail hanging from the sidelines of the blog.

So, What’s News? is a SATIRICAL & FICTIONAL news website. Our aim is to inject humor into everyday news to provide respite to readers who have grown weary with mainstream news organization’s partisan, biased and depressing way of presenting the news.

While the rage of comments continue to flow in the blog, citizens seems to have took the bait causing a flow of anger to news feeds of social networking sites.

For those who believed the story, please take the time to read. You're depending on the internet where everyone's a self-proclaimed writer.

To view the article, go to... So What's News

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ASANA on Android

For those who're already hooked by this task management web application, you probably received a newsletter regarding this update under ASANA. Last March 1, 2013, Asana is now up on Google Play Store.

To discuss with you again, what is Asana?

Asana is a collaboration tool that centers your team's communication around Projects & Tasks, keeping your team organized and in sync at all times. Best of all, it's FREE for up to 30 teammates.
The Asana Android app takes the power of Asana and puts it right in your pocket.
Key FeaturesAsana Mobile makes it easy and fast to manage your team's tasks, organize its projects and stay connected to your teammates – from wherever you are.

The Asana Android App lets you do whatever you're capable of doing when in Asana.com though there's something very odd. Well, it's just that, it looks nearly/exactly the same when browsing your Asana account on your mobile phone.

There were in fact a lot of feedback since the release and to present  the downside, it is currently rated with 3.1 stars according to 186 respondents and received a lot of negative feedback including crashes while in use and a slow response from the app.

Do you have this longing to try this app?
Just download it at Google Play Store

For those who downloaded the app, why not share your experiences here!?

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Townsmen - Android Review

From the previous versions Townsmen 1 - 6, of course we expect better graphics now that it was in Android and HandyGames never failed there. From the previous games that I tried, Townsmen did  in fact leave a mark on my consciousness not just because of the graphics but for the game play itself. I as a strategic game enthusiast (but never get the hang of strategizing things) love this game personally. Though there were a lot of changes, it is still the game we adore.

So let me give you a brief insights for the game.

Here are the most noticeable changes I've seen so far:

• Screenshot capability
• More Buildings to construct
• Decorations and Roads
• Winter Season
• Town Renaming

Another thing that is definitely most noticeable was a bit huge ad which covers the top left corner of your screen and can only be removed through IAPs and as you get to go for different situations that HandyGames prepared for their us, there is just this great longing I've been searching ever since I get to play this new version for Android and it's the battles. Battles that I experienced during my Townsmen 6 days where you create soldiers or revolutionaries to defeat the enemies that arrives by surprise and conquering their territories together with the awesomeness of upgrading your structures.

All in all, this still is the Townsmen that we adore though the features that I once cherished vanish in this version. So for my rating from 1 - 10...

I'd say, it's 8.5

Download your own Townsmen for Android at Google Play Store and share your experiences with us!

Till the next post!

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Dapat Tama - GMA Network Advocacy

The upcoming election urges one of the giant network in the Philippines GMA-7 to release an advocacy for an informed election this 2013.

Being known as listed in the corrupt countries in the world, Filipinos desired for change not only from the words that candidates proudly brag over the years but from the actions they make. From short-term to long-term goals, people desired for change all over the world and what better way to get those corrupt officials and candidates but through the internet.

As this advocacy reaches its popularity, you could reach the people behind this by placing the information you think was linked to corruption and things that doesn't comply with the set of rules presented by those who are in charge to their Facebook Page, or you could also use the famous hashtag from twitter and link it to them through the use of "#dapattama".

Included with this advocacy is the new music video of Philippine's very own Gloc-9 together with his protege Denise. You could search the video in YouTube entitled "Dapat Tama".

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