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Geovision: Remote ViewLog Unable to connect to Server

This is probably the second time I faced this problem at NYGC. When Geovision's Remote Viewlog is opened, it cannot connect on certain computer, saying Unable to Connect to Server. Please verify the IP address and port number. Solution: There … Continue reading →

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Cloud vs. IT

Although being aware of this model a couple years ago, I have recently come to learn of the terminology as "Cloud". Reading this article,  though I feel no threat of competition, I do believe a lot of businesses hate IT … Continue reading →

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PS2 to USB Keyboard Adapter

It appears that there's a common issue with this type of converter in the cheap market. And this problem seems to be Keyboard oriented. According to my research, particularly this site, there are two types of such converter: Active & … Continue reading →

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Netflix Error Code: N8106-103

This happens on Mozilla Firefox, while IE and Chrome both works fine. Officially, it's related to internet connection problem with a server https://agmoviecontrol.netflix.com, according to the tech support.   Solution: I cleared the 300+MB cache in Firefox tools, problem solved.

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My first C Sharp Programming

Two days ago, I finally got to a point where I made myself designed a more automated system for resetting the troublesome router craches at NYGC. The cause is yet unknown to be, but I would imagine it has something … Continue reading →

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Outlook Missing Warning on Empty Subject

A couple of times I've sent emails with blank subject line unknowningly. Blank subject emails are often blocked or filtered. For Outlook 2007, and perhaps 2003, there doesn't seem to be a warning pop-up upon sending an email with an … Continue reading →

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File Overwrite Problem and Mystery

Solution: Delete those files. Are they corrupted? After a recent virus attack, I've noticed some programs have problem loading due to certain files under My Documents folder. I am not sure if the files are corrupted. I ended up having … Continue reading →

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3 Unread Mail Messages

"3 Unread Mail Messages" shows up on my welcome logon screen. But not emails...where they go? Solution: Check Outlook, Outlook Express & MSN Messenger (In my case I removed my msn).

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New Text File Option Missing from Right-Click -> New...

Apparently something changed the registry. Solution: Create txt.reg txt file and paste content within ###:   ### Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt] "Content Type"="text/plain" "PerceivedType"="text" @="txtfile" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\PersistentHandler] @="{5e941d80-bf96-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\ShellNew] "ItemName"=hex(2):40,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,\ 6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,\ 00,6e,00,6f,00,74,00,65,00,70,00,61,00,64,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,2c,00,\ 2d,00,34,00,37,00,30,00,00,00 "NullFile"="" ### And then run it. … Continue reading →

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Windows Open/Save Dialog box browser reversed alphabetically sorted

It is fine in My Computer or Windows Explorer. But in the save box of any program, file lists are always sorted in reversed even after correction. Solution: Correct the sorting again in the dialog box and then hold the … Continue reading →

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