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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1010 pp19s): Best Operating System Comparison

Posted on May 17, 2017 by timlyg

This is for Inspiron Mini 10 (1010)Service Tag:1k5grm1 I got my hands on this device from Tante Lyna, to whom I'll be returning the device. With 1GB RAM, Windows XP, Win 7 both suck. This is a 32-bit/x84 machine. There … Continue reading →

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A Way to Do Student Database between Access & MySQL

Posted on April 4, 2017 by timlyg

For NYGC, this would be a good upgrade. http://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/135361/remotely-connect-to-mysql-from-ms-access

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How to Make VCDs

Posted on March 25, 2017 by timlyg

The Americans are not familiar with this: Video CD. When I first got to U.S., I asked around, nobody in the IT business knew what was a VCD...all they could relate was DVD, which was a new thing at the … Continue reading →

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Facebook Specific Friends List

Posted on February 10, 2017 by timlyg

https://www.facebook.com/bookmarks/lists/

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Disabling MS ACCESS Navigation Pane

Posted on December 22, 2016 by timlyg

It's been a while since I noted the security problem with displaying the Navigation Pane for all users. I looked for solution but it was hard to find, mostly complex codes were suggested. But since there is kind of a need … Continue reading →

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VLC Media Player VLSUB problem

Posted on November 7, 2016 by timlyg

Freezing...possibly due to wrong url/ip Solution: open the Windows\System 32\Drivers\Etc\Host file with Notepad and add this at the bottom (on a new line) 92.240.234.122 api.opensubtitles.org

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NYGC: Kyocera Taskalfa-6501i Scans to Email addresses did not work

Posted on September 29, 2016 by timlyg

It turns out that since we switched internet services, the DNS servers needs to be updated in the Copier's Command Center RX (web config). This is mentioned in the Copier's Manual under SMTP Sever Name (using name instead of IP … Continue reading →

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NYGC Geovision Problem: Stuck at Multicam Sytem Startup

Posted on September 27, 2016 by timlyg

It would appear that for some reason the PCI slot has problem, since the device manager did not list any GV800 devices (there should be a few under Sound, Video and Game Controllers), and one of the the "PCI Standard … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 taking hours to boot (after changing root permission)

Posted on September 22, 2016 by timlyg

I don't know which idiot recommended changing root permission to fix store apps opening problem in Windows 10. This caused Windows to take a couple of hours to boot. Solution: Use a third party software at tweaking.com

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MS Access Report keeps defaulting to print in A4 Size instead of Letter Size

Posted on September 13, 2016 by timlyg

Happens at NYGC. Solution: Open the report in design view. From the menu, select File->Page Setup...->page->Paper Size:-> Select A4. Save the report.

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