Streaming (RMVB) to iPhone iPad or Android anytime for FREE

This is such an awesome find that I have to share it with everyone. Now, I understand there's nothing special about streaming video, is such a standard nowadays that makes you wonder why I'm so psych about it. My dilemma is threefold, I want to stream RMVB format to iPhone for Free.  I can easily accomplish any of the above two combinations using various freeware such as Opera, VideoLan, Orb, with Orb coming closest to succeeding. But the free version of Orb only displays a random partial list of your media, and the video quality was mediocre at best during playback on iPhone.  

I sort of gave up hope but this past weekend, I purchased Seagate GoFlex Home NSS 2 TB (not quite a NAS) because my old external harddrive was choking to death.  In fact, I certified it last night, RIP, you have served me well.  GoFlex also offered web and iPhone access to your home NSS but once again, it falls short on streaming formats capability, useless to me.  

So I decided to do some searching and I stumbled across this website called, AirPlayit.  I couldn't believe my eyes, "Air Playit is capable of streaming 320 different video & audio formats to your mobile devices via WiFi and 3G/4G network"!  I kept searching for the price tag but I couldn't find it, no way, FREE too!  After a few quick setup/installation, with disbelief, it worked. It really worked, I was able to stream all different video formats, RMVB, MKV, DAT.  I was connected via WiFi so very smooth but I haven't tested it using 3G and 4G yet.  And the video quality was great, much much better compared to the days when I was testing with Orb. Airplay also offered other features such as live and offline conversion but right now, I'm just happy I can access my entire home media library at my finger tips. 

A lot of you probably don't care about the back story, LOL, below are the simple setup instruction. Happy Streaming!  If you have any questions, please feel free to drop a note.

NOTE: I cannot vouch for this company or software, please do this at your own risk!

1. Download  AirPlayit 
2. Install to your home computer (preferably the one that will be turned on and dedicated as a server at home)
3. Next, configure Port Forward in your router
4. Go to Permission tab, change all the passwords! (doesn't appear to be case-sensitive)
5. Go to Shared Folders tab and add your media location, click Apply
6. Go to Setting, check "Login when computer start",  click Apply
7. Now install the app to your iPhone, iPad or Android
8. Configure using the remote server option, I figured you wan to be able to watch remotely.
9. Remember to use your the correct Server Name, port number and Internet (public) IP, all circled in red below.  The green IP is your local home IP address to configure your router port forwarding.
10. I use Connection Type "Remote WiFi" but if WiFi is not available, then you can change it to 3G or 4G.

PMP passed 3/14/2012 :D

Sorry I haven't done any reviews recently, I've been busy studying for my PMP for the past three months, hence the hold up on my blog. But I've officially passed the exam yesterday, I'm free again to play with my makeup and skin care products. 

It's been a great journey and I shared my experience on PM Zilla.  I don't think people who read my blog will be interested about PMP but in case you are, feel free to use the link above to read about my preparation.

I have to say 2012 has been pretty good to me. I've done many first, fly a plane, shot a real gun (in a range), wall climbing and I accomplished one of my new year resolutions, getting PMP certified.  I won't say what my other resolution is, otherwise, I won't get it done...hahahaha!

I just purchased Miracle Worker Dark Spot Correcting System but I'll have to try this out for a full month before I can review it.  But don't worry, I have plenty of other things to review.  Stay tuned!

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum and Eye Cream

I'm really busy lately so this review will be short.  Also, I will combine this review for both Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum and Eye Cream since they are technically under the same family and I did use them together.


There's no special scent in either product, and the consistency is pretty much the same for both the serum and the eye cream. I would say is between a gel and cream because it's not as heavy as a cream but not as light as a gel. They absorbed quickly to my skin and didn't feel oily.  


Now, does it really work like Origins claims?  Well, I'm already done with both of the products so I think my assessments on how effective it is on fighting anti-aging are fairly accurate.  And, I consistently used the serum and eye cream for three months. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the results, hence the 4 stars rating.  First, no allergic reaction which is very important to me and second, I actually saw a reduction of fine lines around my eyes area.  Also, the skin do appear to be tighter and I definitely didn't see any new fine lines developing. But please don't be fool, this will not miraculously erase your wrinkles, if you have any that is.  For whatever reason, I have a few deep wrinkles in my neckline since my 20s.  Yup, unbelievable, neckline wrinkles since my 20s?!)(#$&$%)(  Oops...sorry about that.   I have not yet find a solution to that and I was really hoping for magic...silly me.  


But in any case, I think this works really great to smooth out fine lines and as a preventive measure against anti-aging.  This combination solution is around $90 and it lasted the winter season for me, so all-in-all is not too bad of an investment.  If you must choose one, give the eye cream a try!

• Consistency  
• Between Gel and Cream
• Moisturizing
• Yes
• Fine line Reduction
• Yes
• Wrinkle Reduction
• No
• Preventive
• Yes
• Price 
• Serum $55 (1 oz) at Sephora
• Eye Cream $42.50 (0.5 oz) at Sephora
• Rating (out of 5)
•