August 26th, 2008
I’ve done it! I’ve “upgraded” (or rather downgraded) my laptop to Windows XP!
I was honestly surprised at how easy the process was. Here’s what I did:
Copy everything to the external hard disk that has the same or more capacity than my laptop’s drive
Locate all the drivers needed to get my hardware to run properly on […]
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May 2nd, 2008
It isn’t everyday that I feature websites or articles sent to me via email (unless of course, you’re Vyoma). But 5pmweb.com looks just too intriguing to pass up. The cheerful, Web 2.0-ish look seems to paint Project Management (the online service’s focus) in a casual and inviting light.
I’ll be trying out the service over […]
By Rico -- 4 comments
March 22nd, 2008
As previously mentioned, there are some things you should never reveal online. Here’s how to keep them private:
Use a different email address. Use one email address as a logon for your different websites, and another for talking to anyone online. Gmail allows you to handle multiple email addresses from one mailbox.
Never reveal your birthday online. […]
By Rico -- 2 comments
January 23rd, 2008
A few days ago, Vyoma left me an email asking for my help:
I have been practicing digital painting for a while, and am at a stage, where I am confident to take on commissioned artwork. As a start, I have put together a page at: http://vyoma.deviantart.com/journal/16489925/
Could you suggest any other way I can explore this […]
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September 21st, 2007
Vyoma recently featured one of his casual works on Kalaalog:
This digital painting is quite large - A4 size at 300 dpi. You can proceed to the deviantART entry if you wish to buy the prints or view a larger version. This is not one the best works I have done, but I have been experimenting […]
By Rico -- 2 comments
August 14th, 2007
At first glance, Vyoma’s recommendation to get “A PC with as much number crunching power and as much memory as you can afford” and to shoulder the added expense of a tablet doesn’t sound like thrifty advice.
But if you freelance in design, maxing out your workstation budget is the best move you can make, since […]
By Rico -- 2 comments
June 18th, 2007
For this Monday, I’ll help you get some work. If you’re beginning the work week without any commitments, now’s the perfect time to look for a client and start marketing your skills!
The Internet is a great tool for freelancers to search for contracts, but the convenience comes at a cost. There are actually sites out […]
By Rico -- 39 comments
March 14th, 2007
Dave Cheong’s many years of working in “many client sites and a variety of layouts” have given him invaluable experience. Experience he shared with the world last August 2006. Yet the advice he gives is practically timeless, because his 18 Ways to Stay Focused at Work applies regardless of setup or location. So without […]
By Rico -- 3 comments
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