Category Archives: Technical

Lately Real Downloader downloads a few youtube videos in mp4 format that does not play. Found a good alternative: Flash and Video Download or Download Flash and Video. (An addon for firefox) Also, RD sometimes does not work after browser … Continue reading →

I had a couple of batch scripts as tasks. Didn't think they had problem before. But recently, they are staying at "running" in status. Thus, causing certain Access backup not able to Compact properly. The solution seems to be simply … Continue reading →

Teamviewer seems promising. Just have the client download and run (no need to opt "install") and random ID & password will be generated on client's screen for remote control. Run the same software on remote station to enter ID & … Continue reading →

Since Google Reader announced its plan to end its project by July, many disappointed customers have looked for alternative that is Google-Reader-like. Thus far, Feedly resembles the closest match. Feedly has one advantage, due to listing more items, I find … Continue reading →

The hardest part is the heating unit. Here's the cleaning instructions: The Holmes HM5460 is a "warm mist" humidifier, meaning that the device treats the air in a room by using a heating element to turn water into steam. In … Continue reading →

As it ends, everyone's looking forward to Feedly. Android's BeyondPod is also considering Feedly.

I remember it was $100K. Now the reward for the solution is $1M. Andrew Beal has gotten my attention.

Giving error 0x80072efe popup. It is caused by a rootkit. Problem solved by using Kaspersky's freeware: tdss killer, which detected the rootkit and cured it. After a required reboot, everything else works. This NYGC machine (STUDENT05) is one I just … Continue reading →

Slashdot has a good thread on this topic. Based on common poll, Lego Mindstorm & Arduino are the winners. There are others which I cannot cover here and now, after all, it's Slashdot.