PJ Bacolod – Tales of a Tech Shark

  • Secure Yourself

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    How do you deal with remote threats or malicious attacks from bad actors? In cybersecurity, the answers are pretty straightforward: Over time, I’ve realized these best practices apply just as well outside the digital world. In life, too, you need to watch for warning signs and never ignore them. Trust no one blindly; always verify.…

  • Purge

    When a system crashes again…and again…and again… sometimes the best move is a good old-fashioned purge. Wipe it clean. Start from scratch. That’s when your BCP (Business Continuity Plan) or DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) becomes your best friend, assuming you’ve actually got one ready. If not, well… better start drafting, because “hope and pray” isn’t exactly a…

  • Time Flies

    Time flies so fast.  This blog first started in 2005 with a post about hearing our unborn baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Now, my boy is off to college in a few months. He chose to go to La Salle. I’m very proud of you, anak. 🙂

  • Back in Business

    A few years ago, I made the rookie mistake of forgetting to renew my domain. Someone else grabbed it faster than you can say “auto-renew,” and I thought I’d kissed all my blog content goodbye. I had no backups, no safety net, just me staring into the abyss of my own negligence. Fortunately, the story…

  • The Dog, the Couch, and the End of the World

    The Dog, the Couch, and the End of the World

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    Lockdown, Day something. COVID had paused the planet. Time blurred into static. It was just me, Furby, and the fridge humming like it missed people, too. Silence Hits Harder Than Fear Outside, the world went silent. No cars. No laughter. No footsteps past the gate. Inside, the house echoed. The kids weren’t with me. They…

  • Teraserve, Inc.

    I will finally be realizing my long-term career dream of heading a company of my own. My partners and I have pooled all of our resources over the past couple of months to incorporate/found an upstart, Philippine IT company – TeraServe, Inc. (TSI) – with yours truly serving as its President and CEO. We won’t…

  • I’m Coming Home

    Whew! Finally! The past couple of months have been incredibly challenging, but after some soul-searching and a few decisive steps, I can finally look forward to some proper rest. I officially tendered my resignation last week. The moment felt liberating, like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Now the weeks ahead are all about preparing…

  • Gmail Opens to Everyone: The End of Invites

    Gmail has finally opened to everyone. The era of invitation-only access is over, and just like that, one of the internet’s most coveted inboxes is now available to all. With about 60 million users, Gmail is already the third-largest email provider in the world. Its appeal is obvious: 2.8GB of storage (and growing), lightning-fast search,…

  • Proud to Be a Bosconian: A Family Legacy of Don Bosco

    Proud to Be a Bosconian: A Family Legacy of Don Bosco

    January 31 marks the 119th death anniversary of Saint John Bosco—the “Father and Teacher of Youth” and founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco. For me, this is more than a date in history. It is a reminder of who I am and where I come from. I am, and always will be, a proud…

  • Comfort vs. Cold: The Real Office Productivity Fix

    Comfort vs. Cold: The Real Office Productivity Fix

    When Your Office Doubles as a Freezer Ever had a sore throat that just won’t quit? You gargle, you pop lozenges, you even start side-eyeing your officemates as potential patient zeros. But sometimes, the real culprit isn’t a virus. It’s your workplace. One of the most overlooked factors in employee health and productivity is the…