Wednesday, March 17, 2010

JOKE JOKE JOKE!!!!!!!!!!

English as The Official Language of Europe

The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than German, which was the other possibility.

As part of the negotiations, the British government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five year phased plan for what will be known as EuroEnglish (Euro for short).

In the first year, "s" will be used instead of the soft "c". Sertainly, sivil servants will reseive this news with joy. Also, the hard "c" will be replaced with "k". Not only will this klear up konfusion, but typewriters kan have one less letter.

There will be growing public enthusiasm in the sekond year, when the troublesome "ph" will be replased by "f". This will make words like "fotograf" 20 persent shorter.

In the third year, publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expected to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible. Governments will enkorage the removal of double letters, which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al wil agre that the horible mes of silent "e"s in the language is disgrasful, and they would go.

By the fourth year, peopl wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing "th" by "z" and "w" by "v". During ze fifz year, ze unesesary "0" kan be dropd from vords kontaining "ou", and similar changes vud, of kors, be aplid to ozer kombinations of leters.

Und efter ze fifz yer, ve vil al be speking German lik zey vunted in ze forst plas…




Damn Confusing English

The bandage was wound around the wound.
The farm was used to produce produce.
The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
We must polish the Polish furniture.
He could lead if he would get the lead out.
The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
I did not object to the object.
The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
They were too close to the door to close it.
The buck does funny things when the does are present.
A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
After a number of injections my jaw got number.
Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?



Father's Pride

Four friends reunited at a party after 30 years. After a few laughs and drinks, one of them had to go to the rest room The ones who stayed behind began to talk about their kids and their successes.

The first guy says: “I am very proud of my son, he is my pride and joy. He started working at a very successful company at the bottom of the barrel. He studied Economics, Business Administration, and was promoted, began to climb the corporate ladder, becoming the General Manager, and now he is the president of the company. He became so rich that he gave his best friend a top of the line Mercedes Benz for his birthday.”

The second guy says: “Damn, that's terrific! My son is also my pride and joy, I am very proud of him. He started working at a travelling agency for a very big airline. He went to flight school to become a pilot and managed to become a partner in the company where he now owns the majority of the assets. He became so rich that he gave his best friend a brand new jet for his birthday.”

The third guy says: “Well, well, well congratulations! My son is also my pride and joy and he is also very rich. He studied in the best universities and became an Engineer. He started his own construction company and became very successful and a multimillionaire. He also gave away some very nice and expensive thing to his best friend for his birthday. He built a 30,000 sq. ft. mansion especially for his friend.”

The three friends congratulated each other mutually for the successes of their sons. The fourth friend who earlier had gone to rest room returned and asked: “What's going on, what are all the congratulations for?” One of the three said: “We were talking about the pride we feel for the successes of our sons. What about your son?”

The fourth man replied: “My son is Gay and he makes a living dancing as a stripper at a nightclub.”

The three friends said: “What a shame that must be, that is horrible, what a disappointment you must feel.”

The fourth man replied: “No, I am not ashamed. Not at all. He is my son and I love him just as well, he is my pride and joy. In addition, he is very lucky too. Did you know that his birthday just passed and the other day he received a beautiful 30,000 sq. ft. mansion, a brand new jet, and a top of the line Mercedes Benz from his three boyfriends?”



Invention

A man goes along to the Patent Office with some of his new designs.

He says to the clerk, "I'd like to register my new invention. It's a folding bottle."

"OK," says the clerk. "What do you call it?"

"A fottle."

"A fottle? That's a stupid name. Can you think of something else?"

"I can think about it. I've got something else though. It's a folding carton."

"And what do you call that?" asks the clerk.

"A farton."

"That's rude. You can't possibly call it that."

"In that case," says the man, "You're really going to hate the name of my folding bucket."




English to Chinese Translation (to be read out loud)

English - Chinese

"That's not right" - Sum Ting Wong

"Are you harbouring a fugitive?" - Hu Yu Hai Ding

"See me ASAP" - Kum Hia Nao

"There goes Stupid Man" - Dum Dum Wa King

"Small Horse" - Tai Ni Po Ni

"Did you go to the beach?" - Wai Yu So Tan

"I bumped into a coffee table" - Ai Bang Mai Ni

"I think you need a face lift" - Chin Tu Fat

"It's very dark in here" - Wao So Dim

"I thought you were on a diet" - Wai Yu Mun Ching

"This is a tow away zone" - No Pah King

"Our meeting is next week" - Wai Yu Kum Nao

"Staying out of sight!" - Lei Ying Lo

"He's cleaning his automobile" - Wa Shing Ka

"Your body odour is offensive" - Yu Stin Ki Pu

"Great" - Su Pah




Three Wishes

A sales representative, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out in a puff of smoke.

The Genie says, "I usually only grant three wishes, so I'll give each of you just one."

"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."

Poof! She's gone.

In astonishment, "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of piƱa coladas, and the love of my life."

Poof! He's gone.

"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.

The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."



Golf Course Warning

The Montana State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while playing on Gallatin, Helena, and Lewis and Clark National Forests Golf Courses.

They advise golfers to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert, but not to startle the bears unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in the case of an encounter with a bear.

It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.

Golfers should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings on the golf course.

Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.



Who's Phone is This?

MAN: "Hello"
WOMAN: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"
MAN: "Yes"
WOMAN: "I am at the mall now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $1,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: "Sure, go ahead if you like it that much."
WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new 2004 models. I saw one I really liked."
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$60,000"
MAN: "OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."
WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you!"
MAN: "Bye, I love you too."

The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are looking at him in astonishment. Then he asks: "Anyone know who this phone belongs to?"



Engineer and manager

A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below.
He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an engineer," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman, "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault."



Monastery Joke

A guy joins a monastery and takes a vow of silence: he’s allowed to say two words every seven years.

After the first seven years, the elders bring him in and ask for his two words.

"Cold floors," he says. They nod and send him away.

Seven more years pass. They bring him back in and ask for his two words.

He clears his throats and says, "Bad food."

They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him in for his two words.

"I quit," he says.

"That’s not surprising," the elders say. "You’ve done nothing but complain since you got here."





Two Naughty Boys

A couple had two naughty little boys, ages 8 and 10. They were always getting into trouble, and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons would have had something to do with it.

The boys' mother heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed and asked to see them individually.

So, the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.

The clergyman, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?"

The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there with his mouth hanging open.

The clergyman repeated the question. "Where is God?"

Again, the boy made no attempt to answer.

So, the clergyman raised his voice some more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "Where is God!?"

The boy screamed and bolted from the room. He ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.

When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"

The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied: "We are in real BIG trouble this time! God is missing, and they think we did it!"!!!!!



Not So Dumb Blond

Two strangers were seated next to each other on the plane when the guy turned to the beautiful blonde and made his move by saying, “Let's talk. I've heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.”

The blonde, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly, and said to the guy, “What would you like to discuss?”

“Oh, I don't know,” said the player. “How about nuclear power?”

“OK,” said the blonde. “That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat grass. The same stuff. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?”

“Oh brother,” said the guy. “I have no idea.”

“Well, then,” said the blond, “How is it that you feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know shit?”




The Perfect Man and Woman

Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met.

After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect.

One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this perfect couple was driving their perfect car along a winding road, when they noticed someone at the side of the road in distress.

Being the perfect couple, they stopped to help. There stood Santa Claus with a huge bundle of toys. Not wanting to disappoint any children on the eve of Christmas, the perfect couple loaded Santa and his toys into their vehicle. Soon they were driving along
delivering toys.

Unfortunately, the driving conditions deteriorated and the perfect couple and Santa Claus had an accident. Only one of them survived the accident.

Who was the survivor?



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Answer: The perfect woman survived. She's the only one who really existed in the first place. Everyone knows there is no Santa Claus and there is no such thing as a perfect man.

Women stop reading here. That is the end of the joke.

Men keep scrolling...


















So, if there is no perfect man and no Santa Claus, the perfect woman must have been driving. And that explains why there was a car accident. By the way, if you're a woman and you're reading this, this illustrates another point: Women never listen, either.




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ROFLMAO when i read this.
Hope you enjoyed =)






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Saturday, March 6, 2010

HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!

THE WEATHER IS HOT NOWDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOIN OUT FOR 1 HOURS EDI SWEATY ...........A SUPER SAUNA I CAN SAY.....
SPORTS DAY IS OVER
OUR BAND PERFORMANCE
NOT SO GOOD
HOWEVER, WE WILL TRY OUR BEST
TO
IMPROVE MORE
GETTING TEAMWORK
FROM OTHER MEMBERS
WE MUST BE UNITED
IN THE
BAND!!!!
ONE RHYTHM, ONE HEART!!!!
APMB IS NOT JUST ABOUT MUSIC
IT HAS BECOMES PART OF OUR LIFE

Saturday, February 20, 2010

A good night for her

i didn't expect that i make her laugh....
today i was eventually phoned her...and talked a lot of stuffs .....

since she's not in a good mood....
as her friend, i have to cheer her up ......
all the thing i can do in to make her laugh by making SOME jokes ...
it will be a bad joke if i reveal wat kind of jokes i've done to her ...HAHA
anyway, in within 1 hour...i managed to make her laugh like XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
i think she laughed for 1 hour .........
ANYWAY ......................................................................................................................












she still laughing!!!!!

and i'm glad that she feels better after what i've done to her ....
and i hope wat i told YOU before the jokes will be remembered by YOU always
bear this in your mind ....

i'll always be here for you ~

Thursday, December 24, 2009

The result day...

On the 24th of dec 2009 marked as my biggest day of the year and the happiest day ever...
I actually got 7 A's!!!!!! i dun believe it!!
i tot i'm dreaming or something.....
this morning i were there bout 9 something...then i met my frens all in my class...
ok....then we headed to the dewan..i saw my class teacher was holding the PMR slip!!!! originally i'm the second that took the slip...thx to that FAT GUY, Arvin came late
i hav to be the first who take the slip.......i took it and covered it wif a paper.
then i slowly open the paper........
I'm Shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't believe i did it!!!! straight A's. God!! i'm so happy...
i quickly TELL to my parents and we had a long meeting due to a prob.....
then, everything is settled...
then i call my kah jie hope to hear some good news from her.....she juz told me that she got 3 A's!!!
She were very happy
i also glad that she improved.....
i was like shocked! my effort is worth it finally!!!
she did not make me disappointed...
i'm happy too
anyway, GTG
too happy!!!! TATA!!!!

days in singapore. part 2

well, we arrived in singapore bout 9 something..kinda tired..then after settle up all the things. we took a bus to holland village hope to find something nice and sumptous to eat. we manage to found a restaurant which fish head noodles is their specialities....we had been there bout one hours and bout 10 something..i decided to sent her back to her aunt's house so they won't be so worried bout her especially night time...it's too creepy to go home late nite in singapore....mayb we will experience something paranormal.....who knows...anyway..after i've sent her.. i took a mrt headed back to queensway mrt station. then i'm back to my uncle's apartment . of course i having a good night sleep..the next day, i headed to FUNAN DIGITAL MALL.. there got various type of electronic stuffs and the whole day i'm there...
TATA!! PART 3 coming out soon..

Monday, December 21, 2009

Days in Singapore. part 1

dunno which week, i was in singapore...
okay...................let start...i went there wif my so called 'ex-girl'....now become fren.
i taking the grassland express bus to there...the bus quite nice and comfortable. it had a LCD screen on each sit.....then disaster comin in......on the middle of the journey. the bus driver said that the bus hav some technical problems...then i was like..........HUH??????? in the middle of the journey??? NO WAY!!!! then after dunno one hour or two...still dun hav any help or repair work. then i decided to called my uncle and fetch us ...luckily we broke down in somewhere sungai besi there....and i decided to leave the bus and headed to my uncle's place ...
the next day, i quickly headed to the railway station to buy the tickets to singapore...from a bus changed to a changed...sound weird, rite? anyway, is the first time in my life experincing this situation.....the good thing is we can get experience from it.....and will not be so scared and panic or wat so ever next time.....GTG!! wait for the part two....TATA!!!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

MINI MJ!!

here is the video of a Andersonian who wish to be the late Michael Jackson..
and he's my fren too..
He performed for the Anderson Interact Installation Day..
well, hope you all like it

enjoy!!


Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sunday outing

Well, i'm actually bored at home usually on Sunday, so i called up someone to jusco and lepak around it...we actually lepak-ing dunno how many rounds in jusco...........
then, first, we're in the food court and kinda boring there, lucky i ask her to bring her chess set...i keep reminding her...luckily she brought..........
and, we had a chess game.............i won her 3 times!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha..kinda berlagak....=)...
first match- i won her just moving 4 steps...she was so suprised that i won her in 22 secs...haha :-0
second match- i won her again!! this time i extended the time so that the game will be more interesting and challenging...
third match- i also won her again......i also taught her some tricks so she will be able to play better in future? i hope so la.....
hmmm....since got time, we decided to go hanging around jusco, then we had lunch in FOOD AND TEA....ermm..a restaurant that had some Hong Kong Kopitiam style.....
so....i ordered pork chop rice and lemon coke while she ordered Yang Chow fried rice and ribenna lemon......
then, i didn't realise that i actually ate faster than her...(normal lah for me)
and she's the slowest......
afterthat, we had some chit-chat bout singapore, bands and other stuffs
she told me she actually can shout louder when she's angry....that's powerful.....GIRL......*****
then, we went for lepak-ing again, and we went into mph........hmm..in MPH.......
She recommended me some English guide book that i can read to improve my english....
then, i think so we went another round and we stopped and a gift shop. i'm being called as piggie by her as a nickname, so she actually showed me the pig plush toy, keychain, piggy bank and other stuffs, i'm trying to look for GUINEA PIG (her nickname) but i found nothing, so she won this time..
then, we headed back to mph....this time, i'm looking for ghost story......so sad they had run out of stock............
nvm......then she showed me something....it's actually G-force story book
which featuring a GUINEA PIG!! ha!! i must buy that book..heehee.....
then, we walked to a PLANTS AND ANIMALS section....then, we think the same thing and quickly search for the animal which were pig and guinea pig..
she found pig and i didn't.............she won again....
then, our outing ended and i follow her back to her parents then i went off......while i was walking......i saw Mi Ching at the carpark...
she waved at me and i waved her back...then, i flew back to home..

OH YEA!!
btw, i found out that the little GUINEA PIG scared getting poked at her hips....haha...
and she owed me 7 times..............
luckily i dun hav any feeling on it..if not, i'm sure will get poked teruk-teruk by her....
you know...........GIRLS ARE VIOLENT SOMEHOW!!!!




THE END

Saturday, October 31, 2009

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AFTER 3 MONTHS, I MAY BE NOT HERE....
SOMETHING HAD
HAPPENED
AND
THAT ALL, I NEED TO SAY
GOOD BYE

Thursday, October 29, 2009

GOSH!!!

big problem is haunting me...
More thrilling than Ghost...
i hope it will end asap..
i can't stand it!!!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

my effort!!

When you log on to a non-genuine copy of Windows XP, the following notification error message “This copy of Windows is not genuine” will pop-up on the logon process





Solution 1

Lauch Windows Task Manager.
End wgatray.exe process in Task Manager.
Restart Windows XP in Safe Mode.
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32.
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32\dllcache.
Lauch RegEdit.
Browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
Delete the folder ‘WgaLogon’ and all its contents
Reboot Windows XP.
Note: With this method, you may be prompted to install WGA Notifications again which can still be unselected.

Solution 2

1-Launch Task manager
2-End process WGAtray.exe
3-Quickly restart in safe mode.
4-Click start, then Run. Type regedit and click ok.
5-Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
6-Click Software, microsoft, windowsNT, currentversion, winlogon, notify.
7-On the right hand side find folder WGAlogon and delete it and all of its components.
8-Restart in normal mode.
9-Go to c:\windows\system32 and delete WGAtray.exe file.
10-Next to it should be WGAlogon.dll, delete this too.
11-Delete from recycling bin and reboot.

This should have solved the problem but i advise switching your automatic updates to
“Notify me but dont automatically download or install them”. This should advise you if your computer tries to download WGA again.

Solution 3

For windows XP SP3 users try this method

1 Lauch RegEdit.
2 Browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
3 Delete the folder ‘WgaLogon’ and all its contents
4 Reboot Windows XP.

Solution 4

Disabling and renaming the files ‘WgaLogon.dll’ and ‘WgaTray.exe’ in C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder by using the program Unlocker seems to get rid of all the nags/popups.

Solution 5

Another alternative suggest that three files are installed Windows XP System Folder for WGA:

\WINDOWS\system32\WgaLogon.dll
\WINDOWS\system32\WgaTray.exe
\WINDOWS\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll

The wgatray.exe process makes the check for genuine windows software
. If WgaLogon.dll is denied execution right, that WinLogon is unable to call it to check on Windows validity and display notification package at boot, and since WgaLogon is also responsible for running and maintaining WgaTray.exe, no more tray popups either.

To change and disable the execute bit of WgaLogon.dll:

Turn off Simple File Sharing in Tools -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Right click WgaLogon.dll in Windows Explorer and open the Security Tab.
Click Advanced button.
Uncheck the Inherit box at the bottom.
Click the Copy button.
Click OK.
Go through each listed user/group and remove the “Read & Execute” permission for WgaLogon.dll, leaving the “Read” permission as-is.
Click OK to apply the permission changes.
Close the file properties dialog.
Restart the computer.
Turn “Use simple file sharing” on (optional).

What is Windows Genuine Advantage?

Windows Genuine Advantage is Microsoft's not so subtle crackdown on illegal piracy of Windows XP
and Microsoft Office products. Microsoft started with an ActiveX component to force owners of Windows XP to validate their version before downloading security updates. Unfortunately this particular scheme was rather easily foiled by groups on the net and workarounds appeared almost instantly including cracked files and javascript fixes.

Now Microsoft is becoming more advanced in their attack on pirated versions of Windows XP or Microsoft Office. They are including a Windows Genuine Advantage security patch in the updates of Windows XP. The newest patch, released the first week of June 2006, actually produces popups on the login screen and on the desktop explaining that this version of Windows XP is not genuine and the owner may be the victim of software counterfeiting.

If your version of Windows XP is not genuine and does not pass the validation schemes, you will not be able to download security patches from Windows Update, or install the latest version of Internet Explorer 7 and other software. For those users that do have a valid version of Windows XP, Microsoft offers some special promotions.


Following three simple steps now you can get rid of the pesky and sometimes buggy Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notifications:
1. Reboot Windows in safe mode (hold the f8 key while booting and you will get the option to boot in safe mode) and then:
2. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and search for wgalogon folder and delete it. You should backup up the registry beforehand, in case somethiong goes wrong.
3. In your windows directory search for files wga* and delete them.

You are done!

Now reboot back normally and continue your work. Windows Genuine Advantage will not bother you anymore.

Note: I had previously posted a tip which requires a third-party executable. Now it is not required anymore. You can do it yourself by carefully following the guide above.

Warning: Use at your own risk. Backup everything before you do.

Bonus Hint: A better option is to switch to Linux and enjoy all the peace of mind that comes from using Genuine Linux operating system and non-Microsoft software and in not using Genuine Windows software. Additionally laugh all the way to your bank with all the money saved in licensing.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Broadband problem

Having problems connecting to the internet? This may not necessarily be the fault of your ISP. Here are a few pointers to help you identify the source of your broadband connection woes.

1.

Make sure that the connection problem is not with the BT line coming into your house. To do this, simply check your home telephone is working. If it is not, do not attempt DIY, speak to BT or your ISP first – if they cannot spot any faults with the line, it may be worth taking a look at your wiring.
2.

The majority of homes in the UK have something called a NTE5 master socket (where the BT wiring ends and yours starts), of which the lower half can be easily unscrewed so you can remove the faceplate. Doing this will disconnect all of the internal wiring and give you access to a test socket based on the right which provides a direct link to the incoming BT line.
3.

Plug your microfilter into this and connect your broadband modem/router. If this instantly fixes your problems, you know that the problem relates to your internal wiring or microfilters.
4.

If your microfilter does work when connected to the master socket, but not when the faceplate is on, simply remove the faceplate, plug your microfilter into the test socket, then plug the faceplates connector into the microfilter output.
5.

Finally, connect your broadband cable to the filter. It’s not pretty but it may do the trick.

Microfilters

Incorrectly placed microfilters cause the majority of broadband errors.

Remember every used phone socket in your house must have a microfilter fitted for your broadband to work.

If you use a splitter to connect two phones to the same socket, make sure to plug the microfilter into the wall socket first, and then connect the splitter to the microfilter. However don’t get carried away with microfilters, as if you have two on a single phone socket, or an extension cable this may cause problems.

You can hear noise on the line

If you are having trouble connecting to your ISP and you are hearing noise on the telephone line, it most probably is a fault. In this case BT can check the line and identify what and where the problem is (e.g. inside your house or at your local exchange).

To report a suspected fault, phone BT on 151 (landline) or 0800 800 151 (from a mobile).

Still have problems with line noise?

Again this is probably a problem with your microfilters either being faulty or not connected properly - if you were wondering, Sky digiboxes and fax machines also need a filter.

1.

Try disconnecting all of your ADSL equipment, including filters, leaving your telephone as the only thing connected, then see if the noise still persists.
2.

You can also do a quiet line test by dialling 17070 and selecting option 2, once again, if noise still continues it is probably a line problem so contact BT.
3.

If it doesn’t make any sound then connect your microfilter to the master socket, connect the phone and listen again.
4.

If you here a noise, the filter is most likely faulty so try another one.

If none of the above work and BT have confirmed there is nothing wrong with the line, you are advised to chat to a telecoms or electrical engineer to fix the problem.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Windows Genuine Advantage

What is WGA Notifications?
Genuine Microsoft Software

Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications is a program that helps Microsoft fight software piracy and helps you validate that the copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed on your computer is genuine and properly licensed.

By confirming that your copy of Windows XP is genuine, you can take advantage of all the capabilities, support, and continuous improvements—as well as the peace of mind—that come with using genuine Windows. If your copy is not genuine, WGA Notifications will provide periodic reminders to help you take the appropriate action. It's part of Microsoft's commitment to fight software counterfeiting and help you avoid problems before they happen.
Why use WGA Notifications?

Software piracy is a worldwide problem that affects Microsoft, consumers, partners, and the broad industry. Unlike a pirated or counterfeit copy, a genuine copy of Windows XP is backed by Microsoft or a trusted partner, and comes with the features and performance you'd expect. Recent research shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can be risky. Installing the latest WGA Notifications can keep your system up to date and alert you to the presence of counterfeit.
What are the benefits of using genuine Windows?

The Capabilities You Expect

* Your system will deliver the features, options, and performance you need to maximize your productivity and enjoyment.

Confidence and Peace of Mind

* Your software is authentic, properly licensed, and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.
* Genuine software helps reduce the risk of viruses, spyware, and other malware.

Ongoing Improvements

* You'll get access to updates, enhancements, and innovations that help you do more with your PC.

Why does it matter?
"I thought I was getting a real copy of Microsoft Windows."
- Kathryn Belfon, California
Read stories from genuine Windows consumers >>

Each year, millions of consumers and small businesses are hurt by counterfeit software they have purchased unwittingly, and many companies that sell legitimate software have difficulty competing with low "too good to be true" prices offered by software counterfeiters. In the last year, Microsoft has worked with law enforcement agencies to bring actions against hundreds of counterfeit dealers. However, many consumers still end up with counterfeit copies of Microsoft software and are unwitting victims of a crime. These consumers believe they purchased a properly licensed copy—and often have the documents to back this up—but their copy is not properly licensed.

In addition, counterfeit software is increasingly becoming a vehicle for the distribution of viruses and malware that can target unsuspecting users, potentially exposing them to identity theft and corruption or loss of personal or business data.

Since WGA's inception, nearly 500 million people have validated and can now enjoy the peace of mind that comes from running genuine Windows software.

You can read the stories of how Windows Genuine Advantage has helped customers all around the world.
How does WGA Notifications Work?

Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications automatically checks the validity of your Windows XP license. It's fast, easy, and private. As described in our privacy statement, Microsoft does not use any information collected by WGA to identify you or contact you.

If there is a problem with your Windows XP license, you will be given simple steps to fix it. Microsoft can help you by offering:

* A detailed description of the cause of the problem. For example, you may have accidentally received a product key that was reported as lost or stolen by its original owner. Sometimes, during a repair or reinstall, an invalid product key is used if the original product key is not handy.
* A replacement key or replacement copy of Windows. If you are a victim of software counterfeiting, you may qualify for a free replacement copy.

You can also go online or contact Microsoft for further assistance.

In most cases, systems pass validation immediately, and the whole process takes just a couple of minutes. In the event of a validation failure, your system will give you reminders to take further action if necessary.

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Review

Intel Centrino 2 NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® 9300M GS GPU Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth Sony recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium


VGN-CS13P Features
VGN-CS13P Features

VGN-CS16P Features
VGN-CS16P Features



Dell Studio 15


The Studio 15 is an affordably priced laptop with high style, bright LED screen, and lots of customizable options. You’ll love the custom colors and patterns, the optional backlit keyboard (work in low and no-light), Bluetooth, and fingerprint reader (for security). Graphic system choices—both integrated and discrete—will keep your games and movies vivid.

Your technical cheat sheet
Operating system
Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1
Screen
15.6" (1366x768)
Processor
2.4 GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600
RAM
4 GB DDR2 800 MHz
Storage
500 GB HDD 7200 RPM
Video card
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Video memory
256 MB Dedicated graphics card
Weight
5.5 lbs
Ports
3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 HDMI
Optical drive
CD R/W, DVD R/W
Wireless
G
TV Tuner
None
Dimensions
10" x 1" x 14.6"

Available colors:







Highly rated for image quality with 15.4”, high-resolution HD screen.

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HP HDX 16-1140us


HP HDX 16-1140us


The HDX has everything you need to provide hours of entertainment wherever you go. Images will pop off the screen with quality graphics and high-definition display and built-in Bluetooth will keep you wire-free. HDMI lets you connect to your HDTV, plus Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit operating system comes standard.

Your technical cheat sheet
Operating system
Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1
Screen
16" (1366x768)
Processor
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600
RAM
4 GB DDDR3
Storage
500 GB HDD 5400 RPM
Video card
Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT Graphics
Video memory
512 MB Dedicated graphics card
Weight
7.1 lbs
Ports
4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 HDMI
Optical drive
CD R/W, DVD R/W
Wireless
A, B, G, N
TV Tuner
None
Dimensions
10" x 1.3" x 14.9"








Windows 7 features

Desktop

With Windows 7, we’ve made it easier to get more done on the desktop.

New ways to juggle windows

Overwhelmed by open windows? Windows 7 comes with three simple yet powerful new features called Aero Shake, Aero Peek, and Snap to help you instantly clear through desktop clutter.

Picture of Aero Peek

Peek-a-boo: Aero Peek turns open windows translucent so you can see what's on your desktop.

Spectacular new wallpapers

We spend a lot of time staring at our PCs. Aesthetics shouldn't just be an afterthought. That's why Windows 7 includes a slew of new desktop backgrounds—wallpapers—that range from sublime to silly. Or try the new desktop slide show, which displays a rotating series of pictures (ours or yours). Your desktop will never be dull again.

Picture of Aero themes

Windows 7 makes it easy to express your personality with creative new themes and other custom touches.

Retooled taskbar

Since Windows 95, the taskbar has served as the go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows. Times and PC habits have changed. So in Windows 7, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help you work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done.

Picture of the Taskbar

Improvements to the new Windows 7 taskbar include thumbnail previews of webpages, documents—even running video.

Improved gadgets

Gadgets, the popular mini-programs introduced in Windows Vista, are now more flexible and fun. Based on your feedback, we've done away with the Sidebar, so you can stick your gadgets anywhere on the desktop.

Picture of Gadgets

Favorite gadgets can go anywhere on your Windows 7 desktop.

Note: Not all features mentioned above are available in all editions of Windows 7. See the individual feature pages for details.


Device Management

In Windows 7, working with cameras, cell phones, and other devices has never been easier thanks to two new features: Device Stage and the Devices and Printers folder.

Device Stage

Device Stage provides a single place to check on and manage cell phones, printers, digital cameras, and other compatible devices.

Manufacturers can customize Device Stage to show relevant status (like the number of shots on your camera) and menu options (like picking a ringtone). Device Stage is always tailored to your device—down to the slick mugshot of your exact model.

Video of Device Stage

Watch Device Stage in action.

Devices and Printers

The new Devices and Printers folder takes Device Stage a step further, showing you everything connected to your PC.

Picture of Devices and Printers


Domain Join

Plan to use your PC at the office—or for telecommuting? Then you might need to connect to a domain. A domain is a type of computer network commonly found in the workplace. (In technical-speak, it's a collection of computers that's centrally administered and operates under common rules.)

The Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions are designed to join a domain quickly and more securely. Just follow the easy-to-use wizard, which prompts you to enter your network credentials. A few moments later you're in business.

Picture of Domain JoinDomain Join quickly and safely joins your PC to workplace networks



Gadgets

Gadgets put information and fun—like news, pictures, games, and the phases of the moon—right on your desktop.

In Windows Vista, gadgets were corralled in the Sidebar. Windows 7 sets them free on the screen, where you can move and resize them as you like.

Drag a gadget close to the edge of the desktop—or another gadget—and watch it snap neatly into place for a streamlined look. Open windows getting in the way of your gadgets? Use Aero Peek to make them instantly reappear.

Picture of gadgets

Put your gadgets anywhere on the Windows 7 desktop.


Getting Started

Whether you're new to computers or a seasoned pro, Getting Started can get you up and running faster on your new PC.

Getting Started is a central place for transfering and backing up files, adding user accounts, and personalizing Windows 7—in other words, all the things you typically do with a new PC after opening the box.

Picture of Getting Started

The Getting Started window in Windows 7










Thursday, September 24, 2009

Macbook Pro


APPLE MACBOOK PRO




Apple MacBook AirThe Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.6 13" -- affectionately dubbed the "MBA" for short -- was Apple's first serious foray into the subnotebook market since the PowerBook 2400c and the PowerBook Duo line (although PowerBook G4 12" models also were rather small).

The "MBA" is powered by a customized 1.6 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (P7500) in a miniaturized packaging design with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip with a 4 MB on-chip shared level 2 cache running on an 800 MHz frontside bus.

It features 2 GB of onboard 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, an 80 GB PATA (4200 RPM) hard drive, an Intel GMA X3100 integrated "graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", an integrated iSight video camera, a "MacBook-style" full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor, and a 13.3" widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution) in a razor thin (0.16-0.76 inch), three pound, aluminum case.

Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a single USB 2.0 port, analog audio out, and video out capabilities (micro-DVI) that support an external 24" display. It lacks Ethernet (an external adapter is available), Firewire, and optical audio in/out.

Like all subnotebooks, it is important to recognize that Apple made some compromises on performance, expansion, connectivity, and affordability in favor of size and weight. Although the system has an impressively large -- for a subnotebook -- 13.3" display, full-size keyboard and a trackpad that supports "multi-touch gesturing" (two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag), it uses slower processors than the stock MacBook models, the memory cannot be upgraded beyond the onboard 2 GB, there is not an internal optical drive, and the battery is not designed to be removable.





Core 2 Duo (P7500) 1.6 GHz
Details: The Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. The original MacBook Air uses a customized Core 2 Duo processor with "a lower voltage specification in a new miniaturized packaging design" (P7500). A 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (P7700) processor originally was available via custom configuration for an extra US$300, and on July 8, 2008, Apple dropped the upgrade price to US$200.

Also see: What processor does the MacBook Air use? and How fast is the original MacBook Air compared to the MacBook and MacBook Pro?
Soldered Integrated
800 MHz 1.6 GHz (Built-in)
EFI N/A
32k/32k 4 MB (on chip)
DDR2 SDRAM* 667 MHz
Details: Ships standard with 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard.
2 GB 2 GB
Details: 2 GB of RAM is onboard, and cannot be upgraded.
2 GB None
Intel GMA X3100 Integrated
Details: N/A
144 MB 144 MB
13.3" Widescreen 1280x800
Dual/Mirroring 1920x1200
Details: The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 1920x1200.
80 GB (4200 RPM) Parallel ATA
None* None
Details: *The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive. An external MacBook Air SuperDrive was offered for US$99. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X.

Also see: What are the capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs?
None* None*
802.11a/b/g/n 2.1+EDR
1 (2.0) None
Details: One 480-Mbps USB 2.0 port, no Firewire ports.

Also see: Complete Ports.
None None
Details: No expansion slots or bays provided.
Full-size Trackpad (3-Finger)
Notebook MacBook Air
MB003LL/A MacBook Air - Original
N/A MacBookAir1,1
37 W/Hr Li-Poly 5 Hours
X 10.5.1 (9B2324) Current*
None Boot/Virtualization
Details: Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.
.16-.76 x 12.8 x 8.94 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)
US$1799* US$1000-US$1200
Details: *This was the price for the stock configuration with a 1.6 GHz processor and an 80 GB hard drive. Via custom configuration, it originally could be equipped with a 1.8 GHz processor and a 64 GB solid-state drive for US$3098, and on July 8, 2008, Apple dropped the upgraded price to US$2598.

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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How fast is the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air compared to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast is it compared to the "Mid-2009" MacBook Pro models?

Is the battery in the MacBook Air really not replaceable? Is there a "hack" to replace it?

What are the differences between the "Mid-2009" MacBook Air and the "SD/Firewire 800 - Mid-2009" 13-Inch MacBook Pro?

What are the "pros and cons" of the MacBook Air? Is it the right Apple notebook for my needs?

What is the battery life of the "NVIDIA/Late 2008" and "Mid-2009" MacBook Air models in real-world usage tests?

What is a good USB hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?

Is the MacBook Air truly the "world's thinnest" notebook?

How do you install software on the MacBook Air without an optical drive?

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