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The Reason why I don't Install Anti-Virus Program in my Desktop PC

When I was new to desktops and computers, local technicians and computer (shops) parts sellers always recommend having anti-virus software to prevent my computers from viruses and malware. As a kid, I don't have any luxury of purchasing premium anti-virus software such as AVG, Kaspersky, or Avira anti-virus software. Computer software such as AVG or Avira cost like 2500-4000 pesos. And as an average class B student like me who had an average of 1000 pesos allowance per week cannot afford software like that. The only choice I can make before is to get free version of Anti-virus software like AVG or Avira free version.

Techie Jargon 101 Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN)

Since PLDT has started promoting their Fiber Optics internet campaign last December and I'm sure everyone will be looking forward to getting it. We cannot question the speed of Fiber Technology. It is significantly and undeniably faster than ADSL or Cable Internet since fiber technology uses the flicker of light to communication information through glass cable wires, unlike the electromagnetic pulse sent by ordinary copper cables from DSL.  Understanding how fiber optics work is very messy job. Jargons like FTTH, FTTD, FTTC, and FTTN are some of terms you'll encounter when a salesman is trying to sell you fiber internet for your business, yet there are many things to learn about fiber internet connection that you might need to consider.  As a reponsible netizen, I'll give you the difference between two fiber jargons, namely the FTTH and FTTN for you to understand if you're getting fiber optics directly to your PC or just to the big box found on communicatio...