Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Release Candidate (RC) version has been upgraded from v.3244 to v.3264. With the new release, Microsoft has also distributed German and Japanese language edition of XP SP3 in addition to English edition.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Release Candidate (RC) version has been upgraded from v.3244 to v.3264. With the new release, Microsoft has also distributed German and Japanese language edition of XP SP3 in addition to English edition.
A lot of instructions on the web to slim, reduce and trim down Vista size occupied on hard disk drive, one of the common method suggested is to delete and remove all contents and data inside %SystemDrive%\Windows\WinSxS\Backup\ folder (normally C:\Windows\WinSxS\Backup\ directory). However, deleting the ‘look unused’ folder will bring unforeseen circumstance and backlash, and one of the symptom is causing Windows Update fails to check […]
Worldmate is one of the must have application softwares to be installed in the PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) for the business executives and those that travel to various countries in different time zone. Developed by MobiMate Ltd, this is one of the most awards winning software package since 2000 for various kind of mobile OS (operating system). Good news is, the leading provider has just […]
Romanian antivirus company BitDefender has reported that the advertisements placed by Google on the web sites are being hijacked by a Trojan virus called Trojan.Qhost.WU. Trojan.Qhose.WU will replace the intended text with ads from a different provider and thence redirect the queries meant to be sent to Google servers to other rogue servers, which display ads from a third party instead of ads from Google.
With the rise in popularity and increased availability of the internet, the security issue of cyber criminals has also increased substantially. Symantec Corp has reported that the current internet threat environment is characterized by an increase in data theft, data leakage, and the creation of targeted, malicious code for the purpose of stealing confidential information that can be used for financial gain. Cyber thefts are […]
Windows Vista, whether the source setup files and after installation system files, took up a lot of hard disk drive space. Just try to imagine from the fact that Windows XP fits into a CD (maximum 700 MB), while Windows Vista requires a DVD (max 4.7 GB). Windows Vista is fat and obese, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to ‘slim’ down the Vista […]
When running Windows Update in Vista to check for updates, Windows Update fails to check and search for any new updates or hotfixes available with the following error message: Windows could not search for new updates Error(s) found: Code 80004002
Sometimes due to violation of YouTube terms or copyright infringement, some video clips from YouTube will have been removed. YouTube will prompt you with some irritating messages such as: “This video is no longer available due to a copyright claimed by ABC Company”. What can you do when you see this annoying message? The video clips that you intend to view might contain something interesting […]
If you didn’t spend some time setting up the unique naming before using the digital camera for shooting, then you may encounter the same problem that I have now. The photos are mixed up with common naming like IMG_0003.jpg for picture files or MVI_0006.AVI for video files. It becomes even worst when you are using different digital camera and some of the photos captured may […]
avast! antivirus software is one of the popular full-featured anti-virus application for Microsoft Windows PC, especially the free avast! Home edition which allows users to register and receive a free serial license key. After downloading and installing avast! program on the computer, avast! has a conveniently automatic updates feature that ensures up-to-date virus signature database and program files been used for effective virus protection.
TMNet Streamyx is a ADSL always on connection high-speed broadband Internet access service in Malaysia provided by almost-monopoly government-owned telco, TM or Telekom Malaysia. Although the network bandwidth speed that is available for subscription is pretty low, from 512 kbps to 2 Mbps currently, however, as it’s the only service provider that has nationwide infrastructure and widest coverage, the Streamyx is considerably popular.
As Christmas is round the corner, users must beware of some Santa Claus worms which are trying to attack users during this seasonal celebration. Amongst the Santa Claus worms, there is a IM.GiftCom.All which has spread quite commonly in the net. This worm attempts to trick Microsoft MSN and Yahoo Instant-messaging users to click on a file that delivers unwanted software to users’ computer.
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