Computer Repair Guide

Solved: Prefetching is not allowed due to the various privacy issues that arise

2012-02-08T12:31:00.004+07:00

Click image to enlarge I encountered this error while browsing new posts in technibble.com. I can't go to the second page of the result page. At first, I thought that it was because of a Google Chrome extension that I am using (Fastest Chrome). It auto-load the second page of a page you're browsing. But after researching, it seems that it was because I am behind a proxy here at my workplace.

Solved: iertutil.dll was not found error

2012-02-05T22:03:00.001+07:00

After so many years, Microsoft started to phase out IE6 and started rolling out Internet Explorer 8 update. But many people experienced a problem after the compulsory IE8 windows update. Their Windows computers won't boot, instead it shows this error: bcmwltry.exe/explorer.exe - Unable to Locate ComponentThis application has failed to start because iertutil.dll was not found. Re-installing the

Dropbox error message: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action

2012-02-05T00:33:00.004+07:00

Actually this is not a Dropbox error message, rather Windows 7 autoplay problem. But I found out that it is related to Dropbox. There is an ongoing beta test with Dropbox right now and if you join the beta testing program you can have a chance to get 4.5 Gb more space. I tried it and it worked for some of my device but it didn't work for some. It worked for my point and shoot cameras but it

Why is my Google Analytics Site Search Overview blank?

2012-02-04T21:03:00.002+07:00

Google Analytics is one of the most important tools if you have a website. You can analyze your web traffic and easily make changes depending on the data presented on it. One of Google Analytics feature that I always check is the site search overview. Why? Because it gives me ideas on what topic I should right next on my website. I installed Google site search on my blog not just to add

Solution for Error: Enable bi-directional support | Canon Printer iP2770

2012-01-30T14:34:00.000+07:00

Screenshot of the error message: Click image to enlarge Overview: You try to print on a Canon network printer, it will start printing but it wouldn’t finish. An error will occur saying that you need to Enable bi-directional support on your printer. Solution 1: Enable bi-directional support on your printer properties. How to enable bi-directional support: On Windows 7 go

A Scare-tactic Domain Scam

2012-01-29T18:55:00.000+07:00

I received this email regarding my "trademark", and it looks like a scam to me. Subject: About Trademark(Brand Name) Registration-No.2011101332 (It's very urgent, Please transfer this email to your CEO or appropriate person, Thanks) Dear CEO/Principal,I'm sorry to disturb you so abruptly.This is Leo Yang.We are Trademark(Brand Name) registration and solution center in shanghai,china, which

A Ridiculous Copyright Claim in Youtube - Music Publishing Rights Collecting Society

2012-01-29T11:07:00.002+07:00

Two days ago, I uploaded my first Youtube video to further utilize social media. I thought that it would be a good idea to branch out and start to establish my online brand and presence. It will drive more traffic to my site and add some passive income. So I got out of my comfort zone and record the video and uploaded it to Youtube. Guess what, a day after, I got a RIDICULOUS copyright claim

สิ่งที่ต้องพิจารณาเมื่อซื้อของขวัญจากดอกไม้ออนไลน์

2012-01-10T09:55:00.002+07:00

วันนี้คุณสามารถซื้อเกือบทุกอย่างออนไลน์ หากคุณกำลังมองหาของขวัญพิเศษสำหรับคนที่คุณรัก, มีอะไรดีกว่าที่จะส่งของขวัญที่เธอซื้อออนไลน์จากที่เป็น ดอกไม้ไทย ตั้งแต่ประเทศไทยเป็นประเทศที่อุดมไปด้วยธรรมชาติที่สวยงามและมีความหลากหลายมากที่สุดของดอกไม้ในเอเชีย ในบทความนี้เราจะดูที่บางส่วนของปัจจัยที่ต้องนำมาพิจารณาเมื่อคุณกำลังจะซื้อของขวัญดอกไม้ออนไลน์ ประการแรกคุณจะต้องพิจารณาตัวเลือกทั้งหมด

Signs that You Need Computer Repair

2012-01-09T05:29:00.000+07:00

This is a guest post You don’t automatically visit a computer repair shop if you see your computer as somewhat operable. However, prolonging the visit could actually increase the damage to you system. Here are some warning signs that you already need computer repair: Dusts and Nicks: You should understand that computers are very fragile equipment. If you damage them through dusts, nicks, and

Flower Delivery in Thailand

2012-01-08T13:44:00.000+07:00

Many of you already know that I am currently in Thailand as an expat. This article is not related in any way about computer repair but I just want to help a friend with his business. Flowers Thailand is a Thailand based florist offering flower delivery to many cities and rural locations in Thailand. Thailand has recently been hit by heavy flooding but Flowers Thailand are still open for business

Solution: Can't Watch Youtube Videos on Google Chrome

2011-10-19T08:56:00.003+07:00

For some reason, I cannot watch youtube videos using Google Chrome earlier today. I can watch embedded videos though but when you go directly in Youtube a 500 Internal Server Error occur. Youtube videos are playing fine Firefox and Internet Explorer so this is a problem with Chrome. I tried disabling hardware acceleration in Flash but it didn't work. I tried manually installing adobe flash player

A Tale of a Hacked Email Account

2011-10-03T14:12:00.005+07:00

Yes, my main email account was hacked. I don't know for how long it lasted but I'm very thankful that no serious damage was done (to my knowledge at least). I experienced the frustration of changing my passwords from different websites. I do use different passwords in different sites but this particular password is the one I use for my paypal account and other important accounts on the web.

Choosing a Good Hosted Desktop service

2011-09-14T20:42:00.000+07:00

There are now many companies who are offering hosted desktop service to their clients. It seems that more and more people have seen how cost efficient and effective this kind of technological solution is for a variety of companies. That is why many are now flocking to try it in the hopes of getting similar benefits for their businesses. Thus, there are also plenty of IT support companies who are

Mac Backup Utility

2011-08-29T19:17:00.002+07:00

Backing up important data is the most important task in our computing lives. This is also the task that is most overlooked. Unfortunately for too many of us, the first time we think about a backup is when our hard drive fails; and then it’s too late. Previous versions of Apple Macs did not have built-in backup utilities. Largely, only third party backup utilities were employed by Mac users.

Building Subscribers to your Products

2011-08-04T20:49:00.000+07:00

This is a guest post. Quite a few marketers assume that a subscription model only applies to offline things (e.g. magazines, newspapers, DVDs, or other various paid products). As a result, they miss out on the benefits provided. Many offline businesses have adopted the subscription model, such as health clubs and spas, DVD rentals, cell phone services, and so on. It has been an effective

How SEO Services Can Help Your Website

2011-07-21T05:55:00.000+07:00

This is a guest post by Web Tech Services, an Atlanta-based Search Engine Optimization company, or SEO provider. Search Engine Optimization is extremely important if you want your website to be a success on the internet. Search Engine Optimization (or SEO) is the act of optimizing your website for a specific set of words & phrases in order for your website to be visible for those searches in

Easily boot up a dead computer

2011-07-08T18:17:00.002+07:00

This is a guest post by Roy Lets assume that something happens to your Windows based computer. You can no longer load windows and only get annoying system messages. Will you be able to recover your data? Well, hopefully you do. There are a few things you can do in case of emergency to be able to try and recover some of the data. The solution is called – a Boot CD. A boot CD is a standard CD

I Just Switched to Linux Mint. Goodbye Windows 7.

2011-06-11T17:27:00.002+07:00

After years of thinking about it, I finally dumped Windows and installed Linux on my laptop (Lenovo Y410). In fact, I'm posting this from my Mint-powered laptop. I choose Linux Mint because of the good reviews I read prior to deciding what my chosen distro will be. Basically it is a fine-tuned Ubuntu. I was surprised to see that Mint is closing in on Ubuntu in terms of popularity according to

Cheap BMW Cars

2011-06-02T22:10:00.001+07:00

This is a guest post by Sioux Falls BMW. BMW is one of the most beautifully designed car, and very elegant in the automotive industry in the modern or so society. When you buy a cheap BMW you will be riding on one of the most elegant and classy cars that you will ever find on the market. BMW cars have a beautiful interior that offers comfort and well-structured suspension system that

Reliable Windows Hosting - A Secret for a Successful Blog

2011-06-02T21:07:00.000+07:00

Reliability is one of the most important aspects of good a good web host. Web surfers are so fickle that they will not come back to a site that is having so many downtimes. One of the most reliable webhost out there is Hosting Fest. They boast 99.7% uptime. They offer Cheap Windows Hosting that starts at $1.99. Some think that cheap does not mean reliable. That is true most of the time but it is

Fixing 3 Red Lights on your Xbox 360

2011-05-31T22:53:00.000+07:00

This is a guest post by: Jim Jones Fixing 3 red lights on your Xbox 360, the ring of death, can become very stressful. Especially if you are right in the middle of a game, then all of a sudden your Xbox quits working. Fixing 3 red lights that are flashing on your Xbox 360 can be something that you want fixed right away, so you can get on with playing your game. The first thing you should do is

Introducing the Alienware M17X Gamers Laptop

2011-05-30T19:58:00.001+07:00

This is a guest post by James. Out of three top gaming laptops tested by the British channel 5 program ‘The gadget Show’ the Alienware M17x came out tops. The recent TV program shown in May 2011 basically presented the Alienware laptop and two other ‘contenders’ the Rock Xtreme 685 and the MSI GT 680, and pitted them against each other with the help of some Gaming laptop experts. The scoring was

Quick Checklist: Common Causes of Computer Faults

2011-05-17T11:00:00.000+07:00

Almost every computer user has experienced operating failures at one time or another, such as crashing, not being able to turn on the computer, overheating and unstable noises. These symptoms can be attributed to a wide variety of issues like viruses, spyware, spam, incompatible components, unoptimized system settings, faulty hardware and old computer components. Hardware Conflicts and Bad RAM

How to Start a Career as a Freelance Website Developer

2011-05-14T03:02:00.001+07:00

Freelance website development can be a lucrative career choice for anyone willing to put the time and effort into learning how to build and host a website. If you like to design websites, and have thought about design and webhosting professionally, read on for tips to get started. What do you need to know to become a freelance website developer? As a basic requirement, familiarity with HTML is

The HCG Diet Explained

2011-05-05T07:10:00.000+07:00

This is a guest post by Mike Sanchez, a Better Life Dietitian. When it comes to dieting there are a lot of decisions to make. There seems to be countless different diets to try and leading diet books and gurus seem to constantly contradict themselves. With all the confusion out there how can you know which diet really works and which is right for you. The trouble is that regardless of what