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I don't usually write complaint articles. In nearly 20 years of blogging about technology on this site, I can count on one hand the number of times I've publicly called out a company by name. I'd rather spend my energy telling you about products that work than products that don't. But I'm making an exception for VinFast Philippines because what happened to me isn't just frustrating — it's a…
If range anxiety is the number one reason Filipinos hesitate to buy an electric vehicle, this guide is the antidote. I'm writing this as someone who just bought a Tesla Model Y L from Bohol — an island with exactly zero Tesla Superchargers and a handful of third-party AC chargers scattered across malls. Before I committed a good amount of money to a car that runs on electricity, I needed to know…
A paralyzed British Army veteran is raiding dungeons in World of Warcraft using nothing but his thoughts. A robot that learned to fold laundry by watching YouTube videos is now building BMWs. An AI designed a drug compound in weeks that would have taken human researchers a decade. And a car drove itself across San Francisco without a human touching the wheel. All of this happened in the last…
Two massive electric SUVs. Both seat six or more. Both have dual motors, all-wheel drive, and enough torque to pin you to your seat. Both are available right now in the Philippines. And both want to be the EV that finally convinces Filipino families to ditch gasoline forever. The Tesla Model Y L landed at ₱2,849,000. The BYD Tang EV has been here since 2023 at ₱3,321,000. That’s a ₱472,000 gap —…
In August 2007, a few weeks after launching this site, I did something that still surprises me when I think about it: I emailed Guido van Rossum — the creator of Python and the language’s self-titled “Benevolent Dictator For Life” — to ask for advice on starting a Python User Group in the Philippines. To my genuine shock, he replied. Quickly. With actual instructions on how to get it started. That…
In 2009, I wrote a TechSource article called “[ 5 Awesome Robot Kits to Get You Started with Robotics ].”The most advanced robot on that list was a LEGO Mindstorms NXT. It had three servo motors, four sensors, and the approximate intelligence of a toaster with ambitions. Two years later, I followed it up with “[ Best Robotics Software for Linux ],” where we covered tools like ROS, Player, and…
I’m writing this on a MacBook Air running macOS 26 Tahoe, and I keep glancing at my Mac Mini in the corner — the one running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. I’ve been a macOS user for a decade. I develop iOS apps . I’m neck-deep in the Apple ecosystem — iPhone , Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods, the whole cult membership. But last year, Apple released macOS Tahoe with its Liquid Glass redesign, and I found myself…
If you’re a long-time reader of TechSource, you know this site has mostly been about Linux , open-source software , and all things computing. But if you’ve been following our recent comeback, you also know we’ve expanded into covering the broader tech landscape — AI , smartwatches , crypto , and whatever else catches my persistently curious eye. Today, we’re parking (pun intended) in a topic…
The tech industry has failed to properly acknowledge this for years: Linux won. Not "Linux is doing fine." Not "Linux is making progress." Not "maybe next year will be the year of the Linux desktop ." No. Linux won. Decisively. Overwhelmingly. In nearly every category of computing that actually matters, Linux is the dominant operating system on the planet — and it happened quietly that most…
I’m going to tell you something that would have sounded absolutely insane five years ago: I’m running artificial intelligence on a computer the size of a lunch box, it works offline, my data never leaves my house, and it costs me nothing beyond the electricity to keep it running. No monthly subscription. No API fees. No sending my private documents to some server farm in Virginia. Just me, a Mac…
A few years ago, a friend of mine bought a Rolex Submariner. It cost him roughly the same as a decent used car. He showed it to me with the kind of pride usually reserved for newborn babies and championship trophies. It was beautiful, I’ll admit. The weight of it, the way it caught the light, the satisfying click of the rotating bezel — there’s a reason people have been obsessed with luxury…
Let me start with a confession. I haven’t used Linux as my daily desktop operating system in roughly a decade. I know. Take a moment. Breathe. For those of you who have been reading TechSource since the Ubuntu and Compiz days, that sentence may stung. This is, after all, the same site that published 587 posts tagged “linux” — from distro reviews and desktop customization showcases to that infamous…
Hello (again, again) world! If you’re reading this, congratulations — you are either one of the most patient humans on the internet, or you accidentally stumbled here while googling “tech blogs that ghost their readers.” Either way, welcome. You are appreciated. To my loyal subscribers, followers, and random visitors who have this site bookmarked after all these years — I am deeply sorry for…
I recently installed a full bitcoin node on our home network, and lucky for me, I got everything up and running quickly without bumping into some issues. Before I will show you the steps on how to install a full bitcoin node, allow me to explain some of my reasons why I ended up doing this. As some of you may already know, bitcoin is a network composed of thousands of nodes. A record of every…
Since 2014, I’ve been talking about bitcoin here (read: Is Bitcoin The Next Open-source Software Revolution? , Best Bitcoin Applications for Linux ). Back then, bitcoin was still very much in its infancy and our articles about it were some of the least popular posts we’ve ever had. However, I have already seen its potential and proclaimed that it could become a revolutionary open-source software…
I have been reading some of my old posts here and noticed one that is still quite popular simply because a lot of us love humor. If you are a new site visitor, kindly check out " My Top 50 Funny Computer Quotes " post to know what I mean. Inspired by that one and since it’s been a long time that I wrote or posted some funny stuff here, I decided to collect a few more amusing quotes. So without…
After my Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ First Impressions , allow me to share with you how I installed Raspbian OS on this tiny computer as promised. But first a quick introduction about Raspbian. This lightweight Unix-like operating system is based on Debian Linux and is highly optimized to run on Raspberry Pi’s ARM CPU. Its desktop environment is called PIXEL (Pi Improved X-Window Environment,…
I have always been curious about the tiny computer called Raspberry Pi but I didn’t have the time or opportunity to buy one until now. I got the latest version (Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+) along with bundled accessories from AliExpress for $65. I think it was a good deal considering what I got which I will explain to you later on. But before that and for your convenience, here are some quick facts…
Last year, Apple introduced the highly anticipated “dark mode” feature on their macOS (Mojave) desktop operating system. Many Apple fans regarded it as a cool and useful enhancement to their desktop user interface. It allowed users to turn on the system-wide dark color scheme and encouraged third-party app developers to offer a dark mode for their Mac apps. If you are thinking that Apple is the…
2018 was an awesome year for PlayStation 4 (PS4) gamers. Top game developers have released several exciting titles that made us stay on our couch for much longer periods of time :-) So let’s get started. I made here a list of my favorite PS4 games last year. Do please note that my choices of games are mostly action, simulation, survival, sci-fi, fantasy, first-person shooter (FPS) shooter, and…
Although I am not a watch enthusiast, I have a soft spot for smartwatches. They have tons of features that ordinary wristwatches don’t have and as a techie, I think they look way cooler than your average watch. Since 2011, I realized I have not been using my conventional wristwatches that they are already gathering dust in my closet. The reason? I bought my first smartwatch that year - the…
Hello (again) world! After 10 years of posting here, I left without saying goodbye. Now that I’m finally back, allow me to say sorry to my loyal readers. Is it too late now to say sorry? :-) I hope not. Now, why did I take a very long break? To keep it short, here are the two main reasons why I stopped: Hello! * I finally got burned out of thinking about topics to write, writing, proofreading,…
As far as cloud-based applications go, the market seems to be very competitive. With the recent OneDrive controversy, users are becoming much more conscious about how and where they invest their valuable data. Pricing changes or changes in business models have started to backfire against companies pretty quickly. In other words, cloud-based applications are no longer second-class citizens on the…
Hollywood, with all its glitz and glamour, seems like the last place you'll find the mighty penguin's influence. Well thankfully for all Linux fans, the truth is quite the opposite. The open source operating system has played a key role in turning many directorial dreams into silver screen successes. What attracts the billion-dollar industry to this 'free as in free beer' operating system is not…
When it comes to taking notes on the go, there are many solutions you can try out. You can carry a small notepad, you could take notes in a simple text file, or you could try out any app from the thousands of choices the Android Play Store offers. While there seems to be no dearth of good choices in this department, apps that are truly cross-platform are hard to find. That's why, in today's…