The Mike Abundo Effect

I use OpenDNS because my ISP’s DNS servers suck. That’s why I’m glad they now provide customizable address bar shortcuts. For instance, OpenDNS users can now set “NYT” as a shortcut for NYTimes.com. You can even pass parameters through URLs: for instance, “g polence” can Google Filipina cosplayer Jerry Polence. Since DNS is configured at the router, you and your network users can set shortcuts for your whole home or office.

If for your ISP’s DNS servers suck — likely when you intermittently can’t get to domains your friends on other ISPs can — try OpenDNS and enjoy the shortcuts as a bonus to smooth surfing.

(Via John Biggs.)

At the thirteenth anniversary celebration of the Philippine Internet, Dr. Rodolfo M. Villarica gives a trailblazer’s account of the Philippines’ path to cyberspace.

Joey Alarilla, who took this video of Dr. Villarica’s speech, hopes thirteen doesn’t turn out to be an unlucky number. I do not share that hope. The thirteenth year of Philippine cyberspace, the year twenty million Filipinos go online, will bring apocalyptic amounts of bad luck — to n00bs.