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WTA Samsung BEAT GPS

jcln2 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:54:00 +0800

I m new to Samsung. I would like to know what GPS navigator software can this phone use.
I know there is a built in GPSR inside, but don't know how to utilize it.
I prefer using Garmin, but don't know what OS this phone uses & if Garmin Mobile XT support it.

Thanks.

WTA Mac vs Windows

jcln2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:13 +0800

Hi I want to find out what's pro & con of Mac & Windows.
I know there r a lot of debate out there, but a lot of them r quite old & may not reflect the current market situation.

Time has passed & I don't know if this still holds true.

Mac Pros
1) Mac is better in graphic design due to the color & print out is closely matched.
2) Less or no spyware/malware/virus.
3) Better HW & SW integration. Less crashes & more stable.

Windows Pros
1) Better for engineering due to a lot of SW for engineers r in Windows.
2) Larger SW library.
3) More HW customizable.
4) Support a lot of PC games greatly.

Please comments (preferably in number format for easy reading)

How to bypass China's Great Firewall?(In China)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

How to bypass China's Great Firewall?(In China)

jcln2 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:50:44 +0800

I am in China. Previously I have learn about Utrasurf 9.5 which can bypass China's Great Firewall for accessing some sites like facebook and others.
I have been using it since then.
But for the last 1 month Utrasurf no longer can connect to server thus no longer works. Probably completely blocked now.
The locals doesn't seems to care as they don't access much oversea sites.

I try to search but failed. As it is very difficult to search as sites with certain keywords will be blocked.
Normal proxy wouldn't work either as the firewall can still detect the keywords & block the site.

Is there any alternative?

Want to remove car rear spoiler.

jcln2 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:18:12 +0800

Car: Wira 1.3 aeroback.

Situation:
Currently the rear spoiler paint half is peeled (spoiler is original made of plastic). The rear break light is not working too.
I am thinking of having the whole spoiler removed & holes sealed.
Then install new break light at rear screen.

Questions:
1)Is there any technical issue for removing the spoiler for daily driving?
2)How should the holes be sealed?
3)Is it practical for rear break light to be top or bottom of screen?

WTA: Recommendation for ADSL modem + WiFi router

jcln2 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:38:47 +0800

I am getting a new ADSL modem + WiFi router combo for a friend.

Please recommend a reasonable one (reliable & not too expensive).
If possible, I would like to
1) be able to flash with DD-WRT firmware or equivalent (is there other better firmware?)
2) default firmware should not be too bad either (due to I will not flash initially, but may flash it next time)

Usage is multi purpose but will on 24/7.

Thanks.

[addedon]November 20, 2008, 11:32 am[/addedon]Suggestion, anyone?

WTA Car Service Shop

jcln2 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:42:21 +0800

I would like to ask for recommendation for good car service shop.

Location: Old Klang road area. (doesn't have to be along the road itself)
Services: typical services like engine oil, filter, tire...

Hope fully good price & reliable, no cut throat.

WTA: Recommendation for ADSL modem

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

WTA: Recommendation for ADSL modem

jcln2 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:16:44 +0800

My modem just KO.

I need a reliable & reasonable price modem.
Please recommend me brand & model & quote current price if available.

I already have linksys wifi router.
I use 24/7 & heavy BT.

I believe most of the work already done by the linksys router, so probably just need modem.
But I don't mind modem router, more importantly reliability.

Thanks.

Notebook memory trade in available?

jcln2 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:51:26 +0800

Hello,

I am not familiar with trade in & would like to know any good place to trade in & upgrade notebook memory.
Preferably KL or PJ area.
Plan to do it in 1.5months time.

Thanks.

Multi processors

jcln2 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:25:08 +0800

Hi I am new to multi core processor in Windows.

I know that the affinity can be set at task manager to to utilise >1 processor. But it is still limited to only 50% of total processing power.

What I like to know is it possible for a task to use >50%? How do I set it?
eg. Even compressing a file using RAR will only utilize total processing at 50% max even if the priority is set to max.
I would like to make use of remaining processing power to 80 or 90%.

Is this settable or is this application specific which require program with multi processor support?

Warranty Claim Issue

jcln2 — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:36:27 +0800

Today I went to claim warranty and the PIC told me I have to send it myself or pay RM40 for the warranty claim as it as passed 1 year of their shop warranty.
From the receipt I have, there is no such thing stated.
So is this utter bullshit or is this common practice?

From my point of view this is bullshit, as there is no such thing mentioned or stated in the receipt.

I bought a graphic card as below:
Date bought: 10/6/2005
Price: RM213
Model: Asus 128MB A9250 ATI AGP card
Warranty: 3years
Shop: PC Three Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Lowyat)(Currently with lots of Acer brand signboard on shop)

Tokyotosho taken over!

jcln2 — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:10:33 +0800

ADV Films, North America's leading anime goods retail industry have acquired all rights and ownership to TokyoTosho Inc

http://www.tokyotosho.com/index.php

Thus there will be 1 less place to BT as it was a very big library.

Anyone know is there are similar sites which includes eg songs, games... just links to BT?

Almost everyday I use it. So now I missed it.

Bakaupdates doens't have the variaty tokyotosho has.
Boxtorrent have ration limits, also certain anime don't have.

Any alternative?

WiFi WEP crack software for pocket PC

jcln2 — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:34:05 +0800

I am looking for WiFi WEP crack software(s).

So far I have search and found Retina WiFi Scanner, but it is not working.
Anyone can introduce similar programs or send me the installer?

WTA Ways to downgrade streamyx

jcln2 — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:23:06 +0800

I would like to know what are the ways to downgrade streamyx easily.
Rather than spend time at shop with long que. Also the shops only open on weekdays. (This suks as I am working)

Since streamyx is no good for BT, I want to downgrade it.
Is there any charges on downgrade as I am not bound by contract?