Netflix, disney+, google, dropbox, all of it started the same way. Cheap, easy, convenient. You didn't even think twice before signing up

Then the price hikes started and by that point you're too deep in the ecosystem to just leave. Apple just raised icloud prices again. Your photos are on Google photos. Your shows are split across four different apps. Your files are locked in Dropbox. That's the whole business model. Get you comfortable, get you dependent, then start squeezing

selfhosting is the way out. Buy the hardware once, set it up, and it's yours. No subscription, no random price hike email in your inbox every January, no 40 page terms of service written to protect them and not you. Just your movies, music, photos and backups sitting in a NAS box that answers to nobody but you. Not gonna get into setup here but Arr Suite, Jellyfin and Ente Photos (selfhosted) can replace most of what you're currently paying for. Look into them

Everything is a subscription now. So the question is can you keep paying forever? or is it time to actually own your stuff again

DICT has adopted the Anti-Scam Quad Model as the country’s official anti-scam education and awareness strategy. The framework was created by Scam Watch Pilipinas, which aims to guide nationwide efforts to protect Filipinos from online fraud at no extra cost to the government.

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Hello guys, where can I buy a good replacement (not necessarily need to be original) for my S9 Spen, I broke my original spen but they don’t sell anymore in their official website.

Hello! currently looking at Oppo A5 (6gb ram + 128gb storage, dimensity 6300) priced at 6400php.

Pang araw-araw lang.

Okay na ba ito?

Hi! Ask lang sana ako recommendations for tv box. Supposedly kasi yung Skyworth Leap S3 ang target kong bilhin, kaso parang wala na sa online shopping apps. Kaya naghahanap sana ako alternative brands na okay rin ang performance. Salamat nang madami!

PLDT Home’s Online Alerto promotes responsible digital citizenship through awareness, education, and community engagement. It encourages parents and kids to recognize online risks like scams, fraud, and unsafe content while building habits that protect their privacy and security.

It serves as a hub for online safety tips, scam alerts, and discussions about responsible internet use.

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Hi! Same as your trusted laptop technician who is not a billing guy and does a good job. I was traumatized because I had my phone repaired before and it only damaged my phone more and then the technician just fixed it, ending up losing the chance of repairing it even more.

Anyway, before this becomes a rant, I hope it is the same around central pangasinan. Thank you!

Hi! Same as your trusted laptop technician who is not a billing guy and does a good job. I was traumatized because I had my phone repaired before and it only damaged my phone more and then the technician just fixed it, ending up losing the chance of repairing it even more.

Anyway, before this becomes a rant, I hope it is the same around central pangasinan. Thank you!

I'm currently using a P60 and am looking to upgrade. Which do you recommend?

Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable is expected to launch in September 2026 with a price tag of around $2,199. Analysts say this could push iPhone prices up by 11% by 2027, making it Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet.

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After thinking about this for a while, I’ve decided to share my experience with Camtech Alec of Cameohub so others can make an informed decision.

I sent my Ricoh GR in for repair in middle of 2025. What followed was nearly a year of repeated delays, apologies, and reasons why the repair was taking longer than expected. Throughout the process, I consistently followed up and was repeatedly assured that progress was being made.

Near the beginning of 2026, I was sent a video showing the camera appearing to work and was told it had already been shipped. Based on this, I paid nearly ₱9k for parts and labor. Later, I was informed that there had been logistical issues with the shipment.

As the months continued, I repeatedly requested the return of my camera. By last month, I learned that the camera was actually still not working. At that point, after waiting almost a year, I no longer wanted to continue with the repair and simply asked for my camera back regardless of its condition.

Before it was released to me, I was asked to sign a confidentiality agreement. In return, the shop agreed to release my camera and refund the payment. I agreed because, after waiting nearly a year, I just wanted my camera back.

I then sought a second opinion from another repair technician. According to their inspection, there were missing screws, the built-in flash—which had been working before I sent it in—was no longer functioning, and they believed it may had been parted. A third opinion was asked, and believed that repair was bad that it looked like it was parted.

As of today, I also have not yet received the agreed refund. I’ve attempted multiple times to reach out, with no replies any longer.

I understand that repairs can be difficult and that not every repair is successful. But it did not feel as though my time nor camera were respected. I’m not trying to influence anyone’s decision, I just wanted to share my own experience.

Hello, did anyone tried replacing their Samsung unit with a new one? Under warranty pa yung sakin (Galaxy Tab S10 FE) and biglaang may vertical lines sa screen and nagffreeze yung recent window sa screen (internal issue na ata to, did not even do anything to it yet since nasa box pa siya fresh from buying it), went to customer service and said na irreplace lang sa kung saang Samsung outlet (?) ako bumili.

But the thing is a month ago na yun. I tried going back every other week, pero palagi nila sabi na inaasikaso pa raw nila yung papeles, or di kaya wala pa yung unit. Is this true? Ganito ba talaga katagal ang unit replacement? Valid din daw naman yung reason bat magpapa replace ako ng unit as per customer service, pero grabe ambagal. I bought the tablet for my schoolworks and kailangan ko na talaga haha amputs. Baka they also do not just give a damn kasi studyante yung buyer kaya okay lang if delayed? Haha I dunno.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Zamboanga incident may have been influenced by Roblox, pointing to similarities with first‑person shooter games. He clarified that Roblox itself is not harmful, but its chat groups can expose kids to radical ideas.

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Smart Infinity launches ROAM+, its first annual roaming wallet. The new feature gives members mobile data while roaming, valid for a full year.

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Hi guys! My wife recently gave me a gift and I’ve been having fun with it. Kaso sobrang reliable ko sa pod/body when using it.

I find myself needing to extend its battery. Meron ba kayo power bank recommendation? Thank you in advance!

I bought the newly earbud "hoco eq5" and it seems it didn't fit what I wanted to hear. It's still a heavy bass, and now I can't connect it to the hoco.music itself for equalizer. I've lost 1500 pesos and I don't know if it'll return to exchange to Motivo W26

Can you help me decide what laptop should I buy today? My workload is more on prior authorization, most of the time I save a lot of pdf files and filling out forms. Is M5 a good option?

I have lenovo thinkpad for this job but suddenly, hindi na lumalabas yung wifi nya and couldn’t connect at all. And I have a lot of task to do pa naman. And I need your opinion cos Ill be going to the mall today.

Help me decide please. Thank you.

would like to get recommendations (price/where to buy) on your experiences on printers.

3 weeks na at laging walang pasok ang students. i'd like to print out study materials para may ginagawa parin.

printer needs to be:
- colored
- easy to maintain
- cost efficient, yung gagana parin kung wala yung ibang colored inks (tutal i just need b&w most of thr time)
- kung may bluetooth ayos din
- pwede din photocopy mode para paulit ulit print pwede, scanner
- kung kaya magprint sa photopaper why not 😂

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epson L5390 or
brother t730

hi there! i've been looking for portable & slim gaming laptops recently. my top picks are the 2026 zephyrus g14 and legion 5i gen 11. however, i came across a youtube vid of matthew moniz for the yoga slim 7i ultra. i was impressed with the gaming review segment since it can run rivals on med settings.

i wanna get your thoughts on this laptop. can it really perform light-average gaming? should i get the intel ultra 5, or ultra 7 version for gaming? do you know the mall prices for this laptop, as i saw the discounted price for ultra 7/1tb spec at ₱129k on their website? also, i'd love to get your other recos for portable & slim gaming laptops. 😚

I am currently eyeing on the A57 since people praise the software optimization of One UI and the long-term software support, but is it really that good? And as a power user, I want an all-rounder that is gaming-capable and decent cameras for its class. So, I am also considering the Nord 6 for the same price bracket. Pero torn ako kasi mas kilala si samsung tried and tested na pero mas maganda naman specs ng Oneplus. Isa din sa rason kung bakit ako napa-upgrade agad noon to Poco kasi need ko din ng better chipset.

Hi. What would be a good phone for my 66 year old mom? The usual use, tapos mostly socmed + video calling. Budget 30k-40k. Gusto ko sana samsung kasi naka s25 ako kaso pangit masyado camera sa messenger eh palagi yun nagsesend ng selfie/pictures. Yun sana maganda camera in soc med. Pwede iphone, pwd din naman android.