Online Tech Tips, Free Software for Everybody http://ahtim.com Online Tech Tips, Free Software for Everybody Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 AhTimhttp://feedburner.google.com Update MFM Free Garmin GPS Map http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AhTim/~3/xGhJ0y0CMlM/ http://ahtim.com/update-mfm-free-garmin-gps-map/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000 AhTim http://ahtim.com/?p=2471

It is time to update your Garmin GPS Map. My last update was 7 months ago,too old.

The latest MFM GPS Map (Malfreemaps lite v1.63) comes with more new features:

  1. Link to Navnet map in Kalimantan
  2. Coverage of Southern Thailand
  3. Optional Chinese POI
  4. Improved SG Postal Code & Address map with instant search result
  5. New POI icons
  6. New POI categories with custom icons (soon)
  7. New MFM map generator with option to generate either Full or Lite version
  8. Coloured topo polygons are added into Full-version map
  9. New multi-language installer
  10. No more error when uploading map through Mapsource

I think this lite version is more than enough for me to travel around Malaysia. But sad thing is it don’t have Mac version. Mean you have to download the EXE map file into your Windows. Extract it then transfer to Garmin GPS. Anyway it is not a big problem.

I like the attractive colors in MFM Map, it make the landmark and POI more recognizable. It said to have “keep left/right” guidance at complex junctions, I may try it when travel around KL. Haven’t update your GPS map yet? Download it here.

My Two Cents

I’m going to Tropical Village Ayer Hitam during this coming CNY holiday. Purposely download the latest map for the trip. Hope we arrive the destination without go to the wrong way.

It is a mini world theme park with World’s famous landmark such as The Great Wall, Lady Liberty of USA, Hollywood and many more. We will travel with family and congregation brother sister this time. I believe we will enjoy the 3D2N holiday there :)

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Got a Mac? Now you can fully remote control your Mac from anywhere of the world via LogMeIn. This is first time LogMeIn provide Mac users with free remote control.

With LogMeIn Pro² for Mac (Beta), you could access your music, print documents and access Desktop at the Mac in your house by using Web Browser and Internet connection. Download here and give it a try.

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Image by pjvenda

Yesterday helped my friend to check her WiFi router. She need to configure Internet phone (LG070) but not working no matter how hard she tried.

I have an idea to configure the TM WiFi modem (DB108) to act as Internet phone base WiFi station. In order to do this, I need the administrator username and password. Of course it is NOT the linksys modem above, it is a Riger modem which I never heard before.

Found Admin Password in Forum

After made a phone call to Streamyx, they don’t give me the administrator password, just give an normal user account. No choice I have to search it myself from the Internet forum.

With just 2 minutes, found the TM Streamyx Administrator username and password. Would like to share with you all in case you need it in future.

Username: tmadmin

Password: tmadmin

It is so easy to remember since the default TM user account is tmuser with same password. Why can’t I guess it?

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Google Adsense is one of the easiest way to make money online for beginner. Newbies might wonder why their ads not appear on the pages.

Here are troubleshooting tips on how to diagnose and solve common issue of your Adsense ads and how to implement it correctly. Of course, first make sure your website / page apply the Adsense program policies. Otherwise, it come appear no matter how hard you have tried.

If it is still not appearing, check few things below before write to Google support team:

  • Did you JUST add the code? Adsense crawler need to visit your page and deliver relevant ads. It could take up to 48 hours or at least 10-20 minutes.
  • Copy incomplete ads code? Make sure you copy the complete code and paste exactly without do any changes. Linebreak or simply press ENTER inside the code will break it then cause prevent ads from showing out.
  • Are you using HTML editor? Must use HTML editor when pasting the ads code. Visual editor or WYSIWYG design view would not display the ads correctly.
  • Are you using a content management system (CMS)? Check for the CMS documentation for Adsense implementation. Some time can get these info easily in forum.
  • Are you using Nested Frames? Avoid nested frames, it may prevent ads from appearing correctly.
  • Javascript enable in browser? Must enable Javascript in order to view ads.
  • Is it dynamically generated page? Check in Adsense Help Center for more information on how to receive targeted ads.

If you’ve done all above but still can’t appear ads, contact Google support team to check on your Adsense account. But so far I didn’t have trouble like this. Frankly, even my youngest brother in secondary school able to implement Adsense into his free Blogspot’s blog. :)

[via Inside Adsense]

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Check it out what iPhone 3GS can do here. It is slightly thicker than iPod Touch.

It’s camera on the back and comes with 32GB huge storage. Can store lots of music and movies.

The original wallpaper of iPhone. “The earth is in your finger tips.”

But WAIT! Do you notice something odd? No? Look it carefully again.

This iPhone support TWO SIM cards. What? Apple launched iPhone 4G to support 2 SIM cards quietly? NO. It is not Apple iPhone, in fact it is China fake iPhone!

The external appearance is so real until I can’t believe it is fake on the first sight. The iPhone is a gift from my father in-law. He bought it during China trip last month.

My Two Cents

In fact the iPhone was a gift to my wife but she don’t want to use it, said too cheap! Yes, I admit it is just RMB 250+ (RM150 after conversion). Plus the function responds are too slow compare to iPod touch. And the charger was not functioning on its first charge.

I’m an iPhone lover, don’t waste the fake iPhone too. Because it support 2 SIM cards simultaneously. One for my personal SIM, another for company SIM. Bought a China battery charger and start to use it today! So far so good.

It is work well on phone call, but lousy for SMS (slow and not sensitive), low resolution camera, no WiFi, etc. Compare the cost efficiency? It is an awesome phone for price less than RM200! Do you agree with me? ;)

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Image by iLounge

Apple has just announced the long awaiting tablet device. The name change from iTablet to iSlate and finally officially announced as Apple iPad (not iPod huh). It is buzzing on the Internet these few days.

As expected, it is just a huge version of iPhone without phone call function. Of course t has bigger screen and faster processor, other than that I don’t see the reason to buy this gadget. Let’s go through the specs first:

  • Processor: 1GHz Apple A4
  • Display: 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit
  • Capacity: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
  • Connectivity: WiFi-n, Bluetooth 2.1, UTMS/HSDPA/GSM/EDGE (optional)
  • Sensor: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
  • Others: Digital Compass, A-GPS

The iPad is featuring 1Ghz Apple processor with nearly 10-inch screen with up to 1024×768 resolutions. Other than this, I can’t find more reason to buy it. Instead, I have 10 reasons why NOT to buy iPad!

  1. No USB – can’t attach external hard drive and devices
  2. No Phone call – not a big deal, but why don’t have?
  3. No Camera – means no video chat, no photo snapping.
  4. Not run on Mac OS – can’t install daily use Mac Apps.
  5. No Multitasking – most concern issue for heavy software user like me.
  6. No flash – can’t watch Facebook video, no online games.
  7. No video out – can’t watch video on 32-inches LCD monitor?
  8. Keyboard difficult to type – iPhone user should know how hard to watch movie or surf net on the bed (hand pain). And imagine can you handle 1kg iPad (include casing) using one hand and type on keyboard one hand to surf Internet for one hour? It will break your hand!
  9. Low build – in storage – So sad maximum is only 64GB. I thought at least 250GB?
  10. No DVD/CD media – can’t read data on CD.

Of course it is still an awesome product if compare to Kindle e-book reader. Plus the battery life up to 10 hours per charge is an advantage. But it just not what we want to replace tablet PC or netbook. Perhaps in version 2 will do better? ;)

Will you buy Apple iPad? What is the reason?

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Just less than $3 bucks on that day itself, not even enough to pay for the domain name next year. Perhaps the ads are interesting enough to attract more clicks. The Page eCPM is extremely high, so a click make much different.

The expiry date is coming soon (50 days to go). If it earn $7 within this 50 days, I’ll then renew it for the next one year.If not, just forget it! How is your Adsense for Domain doing? ;)

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Image by shimonkey

Sorry to say I have to uninstall Avast 5.0 antivirus and install Panda Cloud Free Antivirus. Why? Avast detected a virus in my PC but can’t remove it even I did a boot time scan.

Panda Cloud antivirus is the first Cloud Antivirus, and most important it is Free! What is cloud antivirus? Unlike traditional antivirus that need download virus update and scan locally, this does NOT require virus update!

Low Memory and CPU Usage

Instead, it scan via the cloud aka remote servers through Internet connection. Which means it always scan with the latest virus pattern with minimum memory and CPU usage on local computer.

I’m not going to write full review on it. It has been reviewed by LiewCF, you may find more details and installation tips here.

Cloud Antivirus Experience

The scanning process extremely fast than my expectation, finish Quickscan in less than 4 minutes! Manage to find and kill 2 virus in PC, which Avast can detect but can’t remove. My PC is safe now. :)

Further, you can browse Internet or watch movie while scanning without any lagging. The only concern is when you have no Internet connection, the antivirus maybe useless. So make sure you are online always, not suitable for offline user.

Other than that it is a perfect free antivirus so far. Want to try it out? Download it here now.

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I just found back many old schoolmates at Facebook. The photo above was taken 22 years ago when we study at primary school standard one!

The incident happen when one of the old friend post the photo on her Facebook. With immediate effect, all of us in Facebook join the discussion and add each other into friend list. Most of them I haven’t meet for more than 18 years! Some already become father and mother.

Of course not all are active in Facebook, some change their nick name or use English. It is quite hard to search through actual name, but we manage to find 10 old schoolmates together. It remind us childhood sweet and cute memories. :)

Facebook you are Genius! Bring us together on the Internet so easily. Can you spot AhTim in the photo? ;) Please tell me in the comment if you could find.

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Avast is now one of the most popular free antivirus software. The version 5.0 has redesigned the user interface, improves virus detection engine and potentially unwanted programs detection.

The Avast! Free Antivirus 5.0 includes comprehensive protection with features below:

  • Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
  • Real time anti-rootkit protection
  • avast! Community IQ
  • Code emulator
  • Heuristics engine
  • Potentially unwanted programs detection
  • avast! Intelligent Scanner
  • Behavior Shield
  • Smart virus definition updates
  • Fast application of updates
  • Silent/Gaming Mode
  • Multi-threaded scanning optimization
  • File System Shield, Mail Shield, Web Shield, P2P Shield, IM Shield, Network Shield

The Avast! Free edition works with Windows 2000 to Windows 7. Since it consumed less CPU power, we could expect faster performance while scanning for viruses.

Consider it is free, the features are impressive. We really don’t lose anything by using it. I should upgrade my home PC to avast! 5 as soon as possible. But no worry on Macbook at all! ;) Download free avast here.

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