I Own A Samsung Galaxy Tab Now

It has been quite sometimes that i wanted to own a Tab. For a few months I've been walking around IT centres surveying for the best price of the latest craze in the computing world. After Apple came up with the iPad, other computer companies seems to follow Apple and come up with their own gadget. While Apple is a 10 inch screen pad, it seems that other companies are producing a 7 inch screen which is quite portable and can fit into a jacket's pocket. 

I have been comparing whether buying a Pad or Tab by asking around computer 'experts' and also read reviews in computer magazines and on the internet.  Seems that majority of those I ask prefer the Tab. While doing so, too, my mind is already setting on the Tab. The final straw was at Low Yatt two days back and I was told to take the Tab because of price factor, performance and availability of softwares especially those running on the android platform while iPad can only use Apple softwares. Due to flexibility, I opted for the Samsung Tab.

I knew that the corner and I decided to wait another day even though I was given a best price at Low Yatt. 

My patience is worth. I visited the Malaysian IT Fair at Mid Valley Mega Mall and got the better price.   There was a special price of only RM2199 while stock last. I saved about RM500.00 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Now I am twiddling with my newly owned mobile portability gadget. 

I hope now i will be more productive with my blogging activities.

Happy New Year My Chinese Friends And Readers

Would like to wish all my friends and all Chinese a Happy New Year and welcomes the rabbit.

Office 2010 Returns Error 1719

Bought a copy of Office 2010 Home and Student.
Went home to install and OMG, Windows 7 returns an Error 1719.
Found out on the internet that this is Windows Installer Error.
Tried to uninstall the starter pack that comes pre installed on my machine.
The Admin does not allow me to do it. Who is the admin? Me or Windows?
Hello!! Microsoft..... This Windows 7 on my machine is now mine because I bought it (Genuinely) and I should do all the administration on this computer. You should leave it all to me.
I am not alone facing this problem.
Now, Why is windows 7 so difficult to manage?

Still More Problem With Windows 7

All this while I have been using Windows XP on my netbook and now Windows 7 on my new desktop. Its a Home Premium that come installed in the CPU.

Teething problem is of course getting use to the application. Not much different but some different lar......Just dunno know how to explain....

First problem

I found out that other registered user or guest on this CPU running Windows 7 have to get my permission (as admin) before he/she be allowed to use my YES4G Go dongle. If I change the admin control account to 'Do not notify me' , the computer cannot find the dongle at all. It is a problem when I am not around and my kids want to log on to the internet using my computer and my Yes account. I will have to reveal my password and whats the use of having admin password for admins' security. This problem do not exist on Windows XP I am using on my netbook. 

I even went to enquire on how to release the gadget for use without permission of the admin but the answer is there is no way. Oh gosh......Windows 7 should have some liniency for their end user instead of controlling everything. End users should be given the option to control the admins'  User Account Control and release whatever he seem to be safe. I have yet to try the Celcom Broadband stick for this problem. If there is no problem with Broadband stick, then the problem must be with the YES4G Go Dongle. 

Problem 2

I have been updating my blog using the ease of Windows Live Writer found under the Windows Live Essential (WLE). I even use other programs from WLE such as Sky Drive, MSN Messenger, Emails and Picture Gallery Viewer.

The problem exist when I can't open up my Live Writer and an error message pops up telling me Windows will inform me if "they" find a solution for my problem and then close the Live Writer. I tried  shutting down the PC, restart and open Live writer and the same error message pops up. The funny part is, Windows too do not know what the problem is. Shit...........

I then tried to repair and reinstall Windows Live Essential 2011 but after a few minutes of waiting, I got an error message informing me that WLE cannot be installed because there some error in one of the program. I tried a few times up to the tips given by Microsoft, even to unable my firewall, but to no avail. 

Then I decided to uninstall every WLE found on my computer, reinstall and after minutes of waiting, the same problem appear. 

Now, this is a Microsoft product, I am trying to install onto a machine running Microsoft latest softwares, Windows 7 and yet Microsoft can't even solve a simple problem. Don't they have detecting mechanism that can synchronize previous versions with latest version? Not even the Windows update on my Win 7 helps.

Later on I try my Celcom Broadband stick and oh no!, problem again. The error messages

Now I don't know what other problems will I face next with this Windows 7 which is supposed to replace the bug infested Windows Vista. I am expecting more and more problem will be on the way as time go on.    

  

My Bone Health Check

Tonight at Carrefour Seri Petaling I put myself to a bone health check by Anlene and this is my result.

Thanks God I am still in the low risk category at 56. However with age catching up I am prone to move to the Medium risk.

The bone check the quality and strength of the bone and helps to evaluate risks to bone fracture due to Osteoporosis.

Advice from Anlene for healthy bone are:

• Drink high Calcium milk 4 spoon x 2 glasses a day
• Exercise such as jogging, walking and aerobic because it helps bone absorb calcium more efficiently.
• Limit taking alcohol and caffeinated beverages
• Go for regular bone check

Facebook Will End On 15 Mac 2011

It might be bad news of year 2011 to many but it is also good news for many. Yes, Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he will close down the website that took the world by storm and changed how people interact online. Photo and news below are copied from the Weekly World News website.

PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March. Managing the site has become too stressful.

“Facebook has gotten out of control,” said Zuckerberg in a press conference outside his Palo Alto office, “and the stress of managing this company has ruined my life. I need to put an end to all the madness.”

Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts.

“After March 15th the whole website shuts down,” said Avrat Humarthi, Vice President of Technical Affairs at Facebook. “So if you ever want to see your pictures again, I recommend you take them off the internet. You won’t be able to get them back once Facebook goes out of business.”

Zuckerberg said that the decision to shut down Facebook was difficult, but that he does not think people will be upset.

“I personally don’t think it’s a big deal,” he said in a private phone interview. “And to be honest, I think it’s for the better. Without Facebook, people will have to go outside and make real friends. That’s always a good thing.”

Some Facebook users were furious upon hearing the shocking news.

“What am I going to do without Facebook?” said Denise Bradshaw, a high school student from Indiana. “My life revolves around it. I’m on Facebook at least 10 hours a day. Now what am I going to do with all that free time?”

However, parents across the country have been experiencing a long anticipated sense of relief.

“I’m glad the Facebook nightmare is over,” said Jon Guttari, a single parent from Detroit. “Now my teenager’s face won’t be glued to a computer screen all day. Maybe I can even have a conversation with her.”

Those in the financial circuit are criticizing Zuckerberg for walking away from a multibillion dollar franchise. Facebook is currently ranked as one of the wealthiest businesses in the world, with economists estimating its value at around 7.9 billion.

But Zuckerberg remains unruffled by these accusations. He says he will stand by his decision to give Facebook the axe.

“I don’t care about the money,” said Zuckerberg. “I just want my old life back.”

The Facebook Corporation suggests that users remove all of their personal information from the website before March 15th. After that date, all photos, notes, links, and videos will be permanently erased.

This post was pasted from Weekly World News

My Windows 7 First Problem

I started using Windows 7 operating when I buy a new CPU. As with my previous computer, this is also a shared computer with my other family members. 

Being a shared PC definitely we have to add guest users and myself being the admin. I log on to the internet using Yes Go dongle. 

I face a problem when I was registering the connection for guest account. Every time I switched to guest account, it will ask for the admins permission get the Go dongle connected to the internet. It will be quite a hassle because every time guest want to use the PC my permission has to be granted and that means I must always be around when someone want to use the PC. Surely I will not reveal my admin password. 

How to solve this problem?

Happy New Year 2011 - A New Decade

Photo Credit: mStar

It's already 2011 and I am sure most people have not fulfilled last years resolution. 

So, carry forward the resolution with some amendments? I don't make resolutions because change does not  only occur during the turn of the new year. Resolutions have to be made every now and then and as is where it is. Haha...just like buying property. 

2011 is a new life for me. I am a pensioner now. No more waking up in the morning and get ready to go to work. I have more time to myself and my family. But that does not mean I am going to stay dormant because it will affect my brain and my physical self. Lucky I am quite net savvy and I can still challenge my mind to new things and knowledge on the internet. 

I take this opportunity in my first posting of the decade to wish all my readers Happy NewYear.