December 4, 2007 By 14 Comments

Wubi – The fastest and easiest way to install Ubuntu

I really want to use Ubuntu. Even though I already got the free CDs (read this post on how you can get free Ubuntu CDs) since version 5.10 but I still not yet install Ubuntu on my computer. Psst…btw I have the latest Ubuntu version 7.10. There are 15 CDs left. Who want one? Lol…

While I was looking for something that is interesting about Ubuntu, I found this cool application that will install Ubuntu directly from your Windows. No need to do partitioning, no need to smash your head to do the Ubuntu setup, the only thing that you need is, Wubi.

Wubi is a Ubuntu installer that will install Ubuntu from your Windows. Which means, you can install Ubuntu exactly like you install games or other applications in Windows. And if you don’t like it, you can uninstall it from Add/Remove Programs.

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December 3, 2007 By 1 Comment

Multiple IE – Install multiple versions of IE on a PC

Working as a freelancer in WordPress theme coding needs more browsers to check the theme alignment and the structure. Because each browser will display the website differently especially in IE6 and lower version.

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The navigation bars are half hidden in IE6 but not in IE7

My computer has IE7 and I can’t get to have IE6 installed because only one version is allowed in a PC. But there is a solution if you want to have multiple IEs on your computer. We called it as Multiple IE.

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December 1, 2007 By 34 Comments

Makcik PC – The World Slimmest PC

Makcik PC, I was laughed when I heard that word came out from Malaysia Prime Minister mouth when he launched this Makcik PC at Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. I don’t know why the developer, MIMOS, named the world slimmest PC as Makcik PC. Why not name it with other coolest name such as myPC or myComp or anything that relates to Malaysia.

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Anyway, here are some of Makcik PC specs:

  • Price RM500 – RM1000
  • Weight about 800gram
  • Built in Flash memory
  • Touch screen (no keyboard)
  • 16in wide screen
  • Easy accessiable
  • Equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth, WiMax

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November 29, 2007 By 2 Comments

Vista Transformation Pack 8 released

Get the latest Vista Transformation pack now. Version 8.0 is released and ready for download.

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What is Vista Transformation Pack?
Do you know what is Windows Vista? Yes, the operating system that released by Microsoft which has nice GUI and also needs super duper computer resources to operate. This Vista Transformation Pack will transform your Windows XP to this nice Windows Vista GUI. No need to buy Vista installation disc unless if you are really want to use Windows Vista. Just download this transformation pack and install.

The download link is at the end of this post. For more info about this Vista Transformation Pack, you can check at JCXP.net Forum.

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November 28, 2007 By 4 Comments

How to clean your CRT/LCD monitor?

To clean your CRT monitor or LCD screen is not like cleaning your face mirror. Monitor and LCD is an electronic product so you must clean the screen with care, or you will scratch it and harm it. Before you can start doing your job, you need to get the correct tools first. Here is what we need:

1. Dry soft cloths (no tissue paper please)
2. Water (I prefer using water than using other chemical to clean my monitor)
3. Compressed air

Clean your CRT monitor
Clean CRT monitor is easier than cleaning LCD screen. CRT monitor has glass screen so you just need to wipe the screen out. After you switch off the monitor, spray the screen with compressed air to remove the dust from the screen. This dust will leave tiny scratch if you not remove it from the screen. Next, spray the water on to a dry cloth and wipe the monitor screen with it. Don’t ever spray the water directly to the screen. We don’t want to make any trouble, do you? After you wipe the screen with the cloth, then wipe the screen dry with another dry cloth.

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November 11, 2007 By 15 Comments

Google Toolbar vs Live PageRank

Nowadays, many peoples use Google Toolbar in their Firefox browser. I don’t know what makes Google Toolbar so popular. Maybe because of the pagerank checker that enables you to check a website pagerank or other functionalities that can helps you in browsing web pages. But if the pagerank checker is the reason you install the Google Toolbar, I want to recommend you a Firefox extension that do the same job as the Google Toolbar pagerank checker.

liveprLive PageRank (LivePR) is a Firefox extension that will display a small pagerank bar at the lower left conner of your Firefox browser. It will check the website pagerank from Gooogle datacenters and display the result instantly. I more prefer using this extension than using Google Toolbar because Google Toolbar will fetch our browsing history and data and keep them for their own purposes that we don’t know. I know about it after I read an article a long time ago and can’t remember the link to the article. But I really don’t like how tricky the Google Toolbar works and that’s why I don’t like it very much.

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November 5, 2007 By 3 Comments

Yahoo Messenger 9 Beta

yahoo9 skinHave you tried Yahoo Messenger 9 yet? It was released last Tuesday but still in Beta.

For me, there are not many new features found in the new Yahoo Messenger 9 except the interface. You can choose your favourite skin from 7 skins available. The skins are nice but some people said that this new Yahoo Messenger uses more memory compares to the previous version. This new version also included with 6 new emoticons.

Because of this version is in Beta stage, I found a bug when I received a file from my friend. Maybe it just happens to me, I don’t know but I hope their programmers can check this problem for further investigation.

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October 10, 2007 By 23 Comments

Restore Folder Options, Task Manager and Regedit

Before this, I use Nod32 antivirus (now I’m using Kaspersky 7) to protect my PC from viruses. Although Nod32 is good but my PC was once got infected by a virus and it had remove my Folder Options from the menu. Other than that, it also had disabled my Task Manager.

I thought I can get the Folder Options and the Task Manager back by using Regedit, but this virus is way too smart and it also disabled the Regedit. There is nothing I can do and lastly I format my PC.

RRT

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Filed Under: Computers, Tips & Tricks
July 5, 2007 By 10 Comments

10 Reasons to Uninstall Safari from your Windows

Over a million Windows users have downloaded Safari (more about Safari), but here are ten reasons why you should remove or do not install it to your lovely Windows system.

  1. Security
    Although flaws has been found in Safari browser, Apple only fix major security issues. Besides, there is no built-in anti-spywares and anti-phishing.
  2. Compatibility
    Some websites do not support Safari Windows browser. In Mac, the Safari works good. No problem found at all. But in Windows, you will get this message from Yahoo, “Hmm…your browser is not officially supported.”. Interesting huh?
  3. Memory eater
    I thought only Firefox likes to eat our computer resources. But there is another browser who has big appetite of memory eating.
  4. Mac program behaviour
    Safari for Windows is not for Windows but more for Mac. The way it resizes is not like normal Windows program do.
  5. No Sidebar
    Try to be different but it is totally different. Safari has no sidebar like other web browsers. Like in Opera, the sidebar is use to get quick access to our Bookmarks, Notes, Transfers, History, etc.
  6. No Plugins
    You will only get Safari. Nothing you can do to enhance the usability. Although they claimed that they offer plugins, but only basic plugins like Flash, Java, Media Player. Heh!
  7. Dull interface
    No extra skins supported. You only get the dull grey interface. Owh…poor you…
  8. Tabs poorly done
    No extra features for tabs. No options to reopen the same tabs you had open last time you ran the browser.
  9. Big size
    Although there are not many features in Safari, but the installation file size is 7.97Mb (without QuickTime). More bigger than Firefox, Opera and IE7.
  10. No tool tips
    Even you hover the cursor to an icon for a long time period, no tool tips will pop-up to give the explanation. You must find out by your own what each icon does. Cool eh?

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June 28, 2007 By 9 Comments

Retrieve Windows Product Key with Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

Do you know how to retrieve back Windows product key (also known as CD key)? I know you can find it from Windows registry but will you do it? Will you dig your Windows registry just to find the product key?

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Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a nice and small freeware application that will make your life easier. With Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder, you can use it to find the Windows product key just by clicking “Microsoft Windows XP” name from the Application List and the product key will be displayed at the Key Display column.

Besides you can use it to retrieve Windows key, you also can use it to retrieve Microsoft Office and some other applications product key like Cyberlink PowerDVD, Winamp, etc.

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