Hi guys, I got a useful software from Smith Micro Software and would like to write a review about it. It is about optimizing your computer registry by fixing the errors. Usually, when you uninstall a software, there are still some files and registry values left behind. This problem will reduce your PC performance. Even though you have dual core PC with big memory installed, your PC will become slower and slower when there are more errors in the registry.

CheckIt Registry Cleaner - Main Menu

CheckIt Registry Cleaner is a small size software that will help you to remove all those files and fix the errors. The interface is simple and nice. I really like software that has simple and nice interface because it will make me more comfortable to use it. I do not need to be a computer expert to use it because everything is clear. You already know which button to click once you see the interface.

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Know what? Right now I am in Ubuntu 8.04. Huray!

The upgrade was pretty smooth without any problems except Compiz. But the issue had been settled. The problem was occurred because,

It seems AMD’s scripts to build an Ubuntu package for 7.10 include a diversion for /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager so they can add fglrx to the list of supported drivers. The problem is that they don’t remove this diversion on upgrade/uninstall so when you upgrade to Ubuntu 8.04 the /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager file will no longer exist and compiz will not start.

So what I did to fix the problem was, enter

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Hahaha. I am so excited because right now I am upgrading my Ubuntu to the latest Ubuntu version 8.04 codename Hardy Heron. If you want to upgrade your Ubuntu from 7.10 or from other earlier version to 8.04, just follow the instructions here.

So far, the download process is running smooth and fast. This is my first time upgrading my Ubuntu. Maybe that is why I am so excited. But I have to wait for 5 hours (maybe more) for the download process to finish because my connection is unstable and I hope it will not disconnect during the upgrading process.

I can’t wait to test the new features in Ubuntu 8.04. As I mentioned earlier, there are many upgrades and new features in this new version. You can learn more about the new features here. Hurm…I wonder what is the first thing that I want to test after the upgrade is finished? *wink*

So guys, the time has come. This is the time for the upgrade. Download it now or request the free CD.

Supposedly I should write about this in my Ubuntu Newbie Malaysia blog but I think it is better to mention it here.

So, did you know that new Ubuntu, version 8.04 codename Hardy Heron, will be out in less than two days from now? They said that there are many new features and softwares in version 8.04, like…

New Core System Features:

• GNOME 2.22
• Linux kernel 2.6.24
• PolicyKit
• PulseAudio
• Xorg 7.3

New Software Functions:

• Firefox 3 Beta 5
• Brasero
• Transmission
• World Clock Applet
• Vinagre
• Uncomplicated Firewall
• Totem
• Inkscape

New and Improved Support:

• ActiveDirectory integration
• iSCSI support
• Memory Protection
• SELinux Support
• umenu
• Virtualization
• Wubi
• Installation
• LTSP

I am not sure why they put Firefox 3 Beta as the default browser. In my opinion it is better to just stick with the latest stable Firefox version which is Firefox 2. At least people will not facing into troubles if suddenly Firefox 3 Beta not functioning in their system.

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If you are still remember, I have wrote an article about Shutdown Day last year. For those who missed the day, here is your chance. The Shutdown Day is back!

This 3rd May 2008, come and join us. Shut down your PC and don’t ever think to boot it or use it. Your PC want to get sleep and have a good rest, so let it be.

Currently there are about 5000 people have voted for Yes and 380 people say No. So choose which part you want to be.

ServerFreak just launched their new hosting package, Virtual Private Server . It is a great chance for those who are looking to buy a VPS hosting.

Here are the reasons why you should choose ServerFreak Malaysia VPS package.

• Empowered Hosting
  Host on a dedicated IP, not a shared one. Run your own web, mail, and FTP server. Manage everything using a simple but powerful control panel.
• FULL root access
  With full root access you can install any application software into your VPS. Want to run PHP with PostgreSQL instead of MySQL? Go ahead: install it.
• Greater Reliability
  Your VPS resides in a private, isolated environment, so it’s unaffected by other users.
• Host Unlimited Websites
  Host and manage an unlimited number of websites using a simple interface.

How about the price? Want to know about it? Check out this page .

Do you know what is anti-spyware? It is a software that can removes spywares from your PC. In simple word, it is like the anti-virus but their job is to clean your PC from unwanted applications that was installed in your PC which monitors the users’ behaviour, collect personal informations like internet browsing, etc.

There are many anti-spywares available in the market. Some of them are free and some are paid version. Before this, I used Ad-Aware to protect my PC from spyware but recently I found another good and better anti-spyware which is, SUPERAntiSpyware.

With SUPERAntiSpyware, your PC will be protected from spywares and it can removes over 1 million pests and threat components such as VirusRay, AntiVirGear, VirusProtectPro, DriveCleaner, SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins, AntiSpyGolden and thousands more.

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Ubuntu is a well known Linux operating system that everyone want to have. because of it is free but because of the stability, light, and the most important is, Ubuntu does not need any extra security software to protect you from viruses or bad hackers. The architecture of itself has made it safe from the attacks.

If you are the Ubuntu user and at the same time use Windows XP on your PC, now you can use the Human theme (the default Ubuntu theme) in Windows XP. I have two operating systems in my PC, Ubuntu and Windows XP. I really like to use the Human theme in my Windows XP and found the way on how to make your Windows XP looks like Ubuntu. Here is how to do it.

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Everytime when you do a lot of write and delete files onto your hard drive, your hard drive will become defragmented. Sometimes it can become too worst even your defragmenter don’t want to defrag it.

How about this hard drive? Do you think the defragmenter will be able to defrag it?

In my opinion, I am not sure whether the picture is true or not because everything can be edited by using any image editing tool like Photoshop. Even Paintbrush can be used to make an image like that. One of my friends was once designed UTM logo by using Paintbrush. I totally impressed with him and I called him, Master of Paint. Hahaha…

But if there is exist a hard drive which has this kind of bad structure, I think it is the right time to defrag the hard drive. Better do it now before it is too late.

If you are looking on how to convert images into ASCII characters, you have came to the right place. I will show you where you can convert any image like this,

to become like this,

Cool isn’t it? What I know is, the script will first scan the image and then it replaces the pixels in the image into ASCII characters. If you want to convert your image to ASCII characters like above, you can go make it yourself at Make ASCII . There are two methods that you can use, whether you upload the image from your computer or direct from URL.