How to Hack a Password Protected Excel WorkSheet

This is a simple hack for Excel worksheets encrypted with a password.

Ok. You can open the excel file, but you noticed that you cannot modify the worksheets. The cells are password protected. What will you do?

The answer is go to the one of microsofts' rival, Open Office. If you have an OpenOffice SCalc installed or one of your friends have one, then do this.

1. Simply open your excel file in SCalc and save it.

2. Open the same file in MS Excel. Go to the menu and select Unprotect Sheet. Wooooh. You can now modify the worksheet.


Hahahaha, try this, it will definitely work.

Where am I now?

Have you ever wondered what your life is five years from now? Your career... your personal life. Do you always experience sleepless nights, reviewing your current status. Thinking if you have reached your goals, or if you are behind your dream schedule.

A deep sigh..., and telling yourself, you need to improve. That you dont want to live the same life and status until you die. Well, in that case, you are a dreamer. Thats good, but also not. You, me, need to act now, not later, or else we will have the same dream all over again. Lets use our dream as a battery to move forward. Learn from our mistakes, and act on what steps one must take.

Do you want to work as a Software Engineer?

I'm currently affiliated with Virtify Batangas Development Center - Philippines. We are currently looking for applicants who want to be part of a software development company. To submit your application, visit our site at.

http://www.virtify.com

Virtify is a Batangas-based solutions provider serving the Life Sciences market with its main office in Cambridge-Massachusetts, U.S.A. The company’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative products and complementary services that accelerate decision-making across the R&D continuum. Virtify focuses its proven experience, deep domain knowledge, collaborative methodology and technology insight to help clients achieve maximum returns from their scientific and technology investments. Virtify’s corporate tradition is rooted in the principles of personal integrity, quality solutions, and doing what's right for the long-term benefit of our clients.

Drivers for HP Compaq 767TU Notebook - Which OS to use..., XP or Vista?

I noticed that most of the site visitors are looking for Compaq 767TU Drivers. If i'm not mistaken, they are looking for XP Drivers. I intended not to include the XP drivers as I've once use XP in this laptop. Yes XP drivers (definitely not from Compaq) will in some way works. But in order to maximize your machine, it is recommended to use softwares in which it is built for. Yah, I know, everyone says Vista is a crap. But remember, "No software is 100% complete, at max they can be 99% but will diminish over time. I'm currently using Vista, and it works fine.

Or maybe, you are just afraid to use something new, that you are not familiar, right? Well, you cannot be familiar with it unless you use it.

In addition, I heard that MS is not supporting XP anymore.., as decommissioned. A new OS is being developed already, which will be the successor of Vista. So, its as if XP is the old Windows 2000, or whatever old OS model, and Vista is XP, got it?

Modifying Excel 2007 Ribbon Component

For those Excel users who do not have an idea what an Excel Ribbon is, then i think a simple picture will help

This example show you sample ribbons (shortcuts for Excel), under the Home tab you will notice a Clipboard ribbon, Font ribbon, Alignment Ribbon, etc. To modify this you need to download "Office 2007 Custom UI Editor" available in http://openxmldeveloper.org/articles/customUIeditor.aspx. Install this mini application and open your excel file using this editor.

Type the following xml file and then save.

The first part of the xml hides the current Clipboart ribbon of Excel as shown by idmso="GroupClipboard" visible="false". The next part simply imitates the Group Clipboard, as i named it as Virtify Clipboard showing only the Copy and PasteValues part of the ribbon. I intentionally did not include the "Cut" and other Paste functionalities since i want to limit the user of my file to do this.

But note that additional items must be done to limit the user since he/she can use cut/paste functionalities without using the Clipboard ribbon. They could use the classic shortcuts like "Ctrl-X, Ctrl-V" key or simply by using the right click shotcuts. I will discuss these items on a separate blog.

I hope this helps...

Civil Wedding.... Oliver/Princess Style :-)

A friend told me once, that getting married is just like getting robbed, you will not know until it hits you. Hahaha... I know, i can't come up with a better analogy. I got married last year (December 28, 2007) having less than a week of preparation for everything. It just happened, and I am really happy after a long 8 years of relationship, we are at last .... :-)

Copter X v2 - RC Helicopter at its best...

This is a nice electric heli, for an rc enthusiasts like me, setups like this makes me ummmm..., it is a Copter X with a mod canopy. This heli is owned by Omar Martinez (my bro) who is currently living in New Jersey. He is definitely not a newbie compared to my skills. I'm still using a co-axial helicopter :-(

I think I will move to rc airplane instead, heli hobby is not cheap to maintain. A good one could cost you a minimum of 10k, while a good fixed wing is only around 5k.

Free Computer Wallpaper Download

Listed below are the recommended sites to download your free wallpaper

1. http://www.deviantart.com
2. http://www.free-wallpaper-download.com
3. http://www.wallpaperbase.com

Lian Li PC-A70 (Serious Computer Case for Desktops/Servers)

I was asked to look for a server case that will perform well in a 24/7 environment. After seeing the specs of Lian-Li PC A70, I then know that this is the one perfect for the job. With good ventilation (6 120mm fan), can hold 10HDD, and 5 5.25 devices (DVD R/W, etc), and a solid build. For its price around 9000 pesos, we immediately ordered 2 :-)

Model: PC-A70
Case Type: Full Tower Chassis
Material: Aluminum
Color: Silver / Black
5.25" drive bay (External): 5
3.5" drive bay (Internal): 10
Expansion Slot: 7
Motherboard: EATX, ATX, M-ATX
System Fan (Front): 12 cm x 4
System Fan (Rear): 12cm x 2
I/O Ports: USB2.0 x 2, iEEE1394 x 1, HD+AC97 audio

Canon FS100 Camcorder

The Canon FS100 is a flash memory camcorder and has an SDHC card slot only. It has a genuine Canon 48x advanced zoom along with a 1.07 megapixel CCD image sensor, and Canon's DIGIC DV II image processor. It comes in three stylish colors (silver, navy blue and wine red).

Price Tag: 27,500 pesos (12 months to pay via credit card). Got it in Mall of Asia for 26,500 pesos (cash payment) with free 4GB SDHC. FS100 is a better choice than FS10/FS11 since a 16GB SDHC cost only 1,880 pesos in CDR-King Shop.

Job Openings (Virtify Philippines, Inc.)

• Senior Web Designer - Batangas, Philippines
• NET Software Engineer - Batangas, Philippines
• Senior Database Engineer - Batangas, Philippines

Send resume at dmunoz@virtify.com

RC Philippines Novice Class 2008

RC Philippines Class (CorkScrew and Bonsai)

recently held class that me and my gf attended as rc heli enthusiasts....

Kulungang walang Rehas

Dumadaloy ang panaginip na walang humpay. Pagkabata nagsimula at hindi humuhupa. Parang nakakulong sa di mawaring pagkakasadlak. Buhay ng pangamba kung iisipin ng iba.

Taon ang lumipas, rehas ay nawala, ngunit ang kulungan ay hindi nabitak. Isipin mang nais kung anong magagawa, upang pangarap malasap ng buo at may saya

Sinong magwawari ng ganitong pagiisip, kundi ang mga taong hindi pangarap ay munti. Mababago ang mundo kung lahat ay may rehas na di mawawala sa daluyot ng luha at panaginip na gising na hindi pa narating ng taong bumabangon sa pagkakahiga.

Shell Ferrari Key Chain

Friday na, uwi na muna ng Laguna after a week of working in Batangas. Kailangang magpagaso, half full na lang ang tank.

So nagpunta ako sa Shell, got 1000 pesos. May offer sila, mag VPower and for a minimum of 500 pesos you can buy a cool key chain for 49 pesos. Napagasolina ko lang ay 986, so isa lang ang nabili ko.

But what amazed me is nung pabalik na ako sa Batangas and tried to buy VPower in Shell (on the way to Tiaong Quezon), they are not selling VPower, so the option is just the plain Unleaded, but they will sell all the 6 keychain even if i will only purchase 500 pesos worth of gasoline. Pwede pala yun? Ok ah, kaya lang may catch, kasi pag unleaded lang eh 99 pesos each, malulugi ako ng 250, (250 lang kasi 5 na lang dapat ang bibilhin ko). Wag na lang... sayang din yung mga 5 Liters din of gasoline :-)

ESky Lama V4 - Radio Control Helicopter Magazine Article

A few months ago, i sent an article to RC Helicopter Magazine regarding my experience in using ESky Lama v4.

It was selected luckily, they sent me a cool hat....

If you have any ideas you want to share, send it, you'll not lose anything except a few minutes of your time :-)

Drivers for HP Compaq 767TU Notebook

Listed are the drivers needed to setup 767TU in a Windows Vista environment. [Tested]. Install in order. Enjoy!!!

1. Audio - sp40762
2. Chipset - sp36881
3. Graphics - sp37983
4. Input Device - sp38629
5. Modem - sp37982
6. Network - sp39403
7. Network - sp38052
8. Network - sp37986
9. Network - sp37746
10. Storage - sp38088
11. Storage - sp37985
12. Bios - sp39467
13. VistaUpdates - sp37736
14. Software - Internet Access - sp38202
15. Software - Multimedia - sp38361
16. Software - Security - sp38130
17. Software - Solutions - sp38171
18. Software - Solutions - sp38166
19. Software - Solutions - sp38081
20. Software - Solutions - sp37849
21. Utility - Tools - sp37115

Download Link: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3689045&lang=en

Note: Number 17 might not be listed in the link, search for it manually to setup the Quick Launch Button since #18 is only a security update

Western Digital PASSPORT Essential 160GB Portable Hard Disk Drive

"Got it last week for a low price of 3,150 pesos from SouthBound Computer Center (in front of SM Batangas")

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable.* Works with Windows® and Mac®. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.

Key Features
Sleek and colorful - This beautiful portable drive, available in eleven eye-catching colors, is light and easy to carry and fits smoothly in your hand or pocket.

USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed*.

Synchronized and secure - Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption. (Windows only)

Compatible - Use with Windows® and Macintosh® computers

Includes Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only)

Software Setup - what to install

Listed below are the highly recommended softwares as of today.

1. Windows Vista [Ultimate Edition] with SP1
2. AVG Free Edition version 8
3. VLC Media Player v0.9.4
4. Skype v3.8
5. Windows Live Messenger
6. Yahoo Messenger v9
7. Microsoft Office 2007
8. Adobe Flash Player v10
9. Adobe Reader v9

Recommended Movies (Must Watch)

Untraceable

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Heli Meet 2008 (RC Helicopter Enthusiasts)

I like toys, specially radio controlled ones, below is a pic of RC Philippines Heli Meet 2008 that me and my gf attended.

Mabait silang lahat, newbie ako dito. Nagsimula ako ng maisipan kong bumili sa SM, as they said, once you start flying, you wont stop...

Thank you to Mr. Juancho Moreno, owner of rcphilippines.com for accomodating all newbies like me. More Power.....

Ako yung may katabing chick sa kaliwa!!!!

Project Management Tips

It's been 4 years since I started working as a Team Manager in Virtify Philippines. For those who wonder the difference between TM and a Project Manager, a Team Manager handles 2 to 3 projects concurrently. Anyway, here are some tips that might help newbies or aspiring employees in this kind of position.

1. The main responsibility of the team manager is to deliver the project on time with the resources that he/she have. TM must always try to provide a clear view of what is the projects current status, and in addition must communicate any issues that might arise.
2. You are the primary contact person for the project, so always frequently check your email. In addition, you need to make sure the client knows that you have received it, and that you respond accordingly. If you cannot answer the question/message immediately and you still need to discuss this with the team, then respond when you will be able to send your response. :-)
3. In starting a project, always try to know what are the things you need.., requirements (does the team clearly understand it?) Anything missing, that you need to know?
4. Do a daily Stand-Up Meeting, this will keep all members of the team in-the-loop of what's happening.
5. Reward a members effort, a simple thank you will go a long way...
6. Be fair

More to come soon, need to work again... hehe

HP Compaq 767TU Laptop - Bloggers Choice

This is the best buy laptop, for its price of 29,950 pesos. No need for expensive gadgets, believe me..., I tried lots of expensive gadgets, they are cool but its not worth it. This will serve well for your daily use.

Listed below are the specifications:

Hardware
Microprocessor - 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium dual core processor T2370
Microprocessor Cache - 1 MB L2 Cache
Memory - 1024 MB (1 x 1024 MB)
Memory Max - Up to 2 GB
Video Graphics - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video Memory - Up to 256 MB
Hard Drive - 120 GB (5400 rpm)
Multimedia Drive - SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display - 15.4” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)
Fax/Modem - High speed 56K modem
Network Card - Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface
Wireless Connectivity - 802.11 b/g WLAN
Sound - Altec Lansing speakers3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
Keyboard - 101 key compatible
Pointing Device - Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
External Ports - VGA, 3 USB, RJ-11, RJ-45, Headphone out, Microphone in, S-Video TV out, AC Adaptor
Dimensions - 25.70 cm (W) x 35.70 cm (L) x 3.28 cm (min H) / 4.03 cm (max H)
Weight - 2.59 kg
Power - 65W AC Adapter, 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
Miscellaneous- Webcam with integrated microphone

Charice Pempengco - a big leap for a small start

"Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco (born May 10, 1992), better known as Charice, is a Filipina singer who rose to popularity through YouTube. Her videos have garnered more than 15 million hits. She has performed and gained standing ovations in South Korea, United States of America, the United Kingdom, Italy, The Netherlands, and Canada."

"In December 2007, Charice flew to the United States for the first time after having been personally invited by Ellen Degeneres to perform on her show. She sang Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You and her popular cover of And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."

"Right after her guesting on Ellen, Charice became an instant celebrity in the Philippines performing on different TV shows, becoming one of the most sought after young singers in the country."

"In April 2008, Charice guested on The Paul O'Grady Show, performing two songs and earning standing ovations, the first in the show's history."

"In May 2008, Charice guested on The Oprah Winfrey Show in their World's Smartest Kids episode. She sang Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing."

"In the same month, Charice was introduced to the international concert arena by David Foster in his tribute concert, David Foster and Friends, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. On September 13, 2008 she once again performed with David Foster in the David Foster & Friends Charity Gala & Concert at Winspeare Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada."

"On September 9, 2008, Charice once again guested on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the Dreams Come True episode. Oprah referred to her as The Most Talented Girl in the World. She sang Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, with David Foster on piano. Oprah went on to surprise her with an appearance by Celine Dion via satellite, inviting her to sing a special duet at the Madison Square Garden as part of her Taking Chances world tour."

"On September 15, 2008, Charice met with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden in New York to perform a duet of Because You Loved Me. They dedicated the song to Charice's mother. Her peformance with Celine got rave reviews in major newspapers namely The New York Post and The New York Times. The duet was eventually featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 19, 2008."

"In October 2008, Charice performed at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at Wynn Las Vegas."

"Awards and citations : Most Memorable Moment of 2007 - The Ellen DeGeneres Show, USA"


Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=1&ref=arts&oref=slogin

Buyers Guide for Laptops

Listed below are the things to consider in buying a laptop

1. Consider the laptop weight vs who will use it
2. What applications will you use it for
3. Screen size (i prefer wide screens)
4. DVD R/W - is a must have
5. Processor - Intel/AMD Dual Core
6. Memory - at least 1GB DDR2
7. Disk Space - at least 80GB
8. Price - as a geek, we always want to get the most expensive, DON'T do it!!!, technology is not constant, so try to get the best buy, middle range only.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet.

SaaS is becoming an increasingly prevalent delivery model as underlying technologies that support Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) mature and new developmental approaches, such as Ajax, become popular. Meanwhile, broadband service has become increasingly available to support user access from more areas around the world.

SaaS is closely related to the ASP (application service provider) and On Demand Computing software delivery models. IDC identifies two slightly different delivery models for SaaS. The hosted application management (hosted AM) model is similar to ASP: a provider hosts commercially available software for customers and delivers it over the Web. In the software on demand model, the provider gives customers network-based access to a single copy of an application created specifically for SaaS distribution. IDC predicts that SaaS will make up 30 percent of the software market by 2007 and will be worth $10.7 billion by 2009.

Benefits of the SaaS model include:

• easier administration
• automatic updates and patch management
• compatibility: All users will have the same version of software.
• easier collaboration, for the same reason
• global accessibility.

The traditional model of software distribution, in which software is purchased for and installed on personal computers, is sometimes referred to as software as a product.

Source: http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid11_gci1170781,00.html