Tips safe online banking

For more safe online banking tips, go to www.cybersecurity.my and refer to the CyberSAFE section.
To report errant computer dealers, the public should refer to http://e-aduan.kpdnkk.gov.my.
Source: http://techcentral.my/news/story.aspx?file=/2012/3/8/it_news/20120308133424&sec=it_news

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

During its development, Windows 8 has gone through different stages. The current stage is Consumer Prieview which is a beta stage (Febuary 29, 2012).
The next stages include Release Candidate (April 2012) and RTM (which if production stays on track is said to be released in August 2012).

Microsoft info link:
 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

http://live.theverge.com/Event/Microsofts_Windows_8_Consumer_Preview_event_at_MWC_2012?Page=0

Download link
x64bit :
http://iso.esd.microsoft.com/WCPDL/BD1B8A49393E30CC9C4E5C88457D73E964F1F3B18/Windows8-ConsumerPreview-64bit-English.iso

x32bit :
http://iso.esd.microsoft.com/WCPDL/BD1B8A49393E30CC9C4E5C88457D73E964F1F3B18/Windows8-ConsumerPreview-32bit-English.iso

Cut the Rope

http://www.cuttherope.ie/
Play online

Computer Tips

superantispyware portable-Check and remove malware on infected PC without updating
https://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

 ERROR PAGE IN FIREFOX

If you come to an error page in firefox, this is the image firefox will display

When getting a new notebook Asus K43S Series

Things to do:

 Make sure charge it for 8-12 hours
1. Check installation of microsoft office
2. Back up windows os in dvd
-driver and application
-3 dvd for back up
-win 7 repair disk
3. Rerun assessment in My Properties
4. Installation of:
-adobe reader
-Mozilla Firefox(and add on)
-Internet Explorer
-Malwarebytes
-Antivirus
-Quicktime
-Windows Live
-7-zip
-CCleaner
-PDF input and output
-USB Vaccine
-Codec
-NetSetMan
-Google Earth
-Java
-Printer driver
5. Update everything just installed

To Protect your PC or Notebook/ Netbook from autorun viruses
There are two alternatives to choose from:
BitDefender-USB immunizer: http://labs.bitdefender.com/?page_id=108
Panda USB and AutoRun Vaccine: http://research.pandasecurity.com/Panda-USB-and-AutoRun-Vaccine/

Internet in Malaysia and US

Average download speed in US

Download speed in US rural area

This is what I get yesterday night.

Upload speed unable to connect until test error appeared

This morning result. Back to normal but compare to average US in rural area, Malaysia way behind in terms of providing service to the rakyat.

Unable to surf net whole night

Download Internet Explorer 9 RC
http://windows.microsoft.com/ie9

Browser Troubleshooting

If certain browser(firefox, google crome, opera, ie or etc) unable to surf certain website, please do the following troubleshooting:
1. Try to reinstall your browser
2. Make sure you had updated your browser to the newest version
3. Do not forget to install flash for browser
4. Do you update your antivirus or antimalware? If No, update it and scan the computer.
5. Use C Cleaner to clean up your browser.
Hope you have a great time doing it and also able to use your browser.

G.E.M.'s Video Blog

 http://www.youtube.com/user/GEMblog#p/u/2/fMNE3KxTXho

MICROSOFT OFFICE VIA WEB

One day, I was at a friend's house. Wanted to finish up my assignment, I had forgotten to bring my netbook. Feeling frustrated, but god seems to be on my side because my friend do have a netbook. In a happy go lucky mood, I borrowed the netbook for a while. I started my assignment by plug in my usb drive however my facial expression changed. What the hell? Is this netbook infected with virus? I stormed toward my friend and asked him if his netbook infected with virus. He was suprised too and unwillingly to hurt my feeling told me that he last updated his netbook antivirus definitions last year. On top of that I did not save this assignment elsewhere except in the usb drive. This must be a lousy day. 

Together we tried to figure ways to tackle my and his problems. But only to find the netbook is not infected with virus. I am just jumping to a wrong conclusion when I could not read a document in my usb drive because his netbook was not installed with Microsoft Office. I just cursed myself for being impulsive and my stupidity. 

But now worry no more. If the netbook is not installed with but do make sure you have an internet connection. Microsoft Office available online.

Create a new online document here: http://office.live.com/?docsf=1&wa=wsignin1.0

Make sure you had Windows Live account. 

p/s: This is just a story but Microsoft Office Via Web is true.

FIREFOX MULTIPLE PROFILE SWITCHER

What if you want to use multiple profiles for example to log in different email account all at once?
Use Firefox Profile Switcher: https://nic-nac-project.org/~kaosmos/profileswitcher-en.html
 

Select(to download):
Download ProfileSwitcher - 1.0.6 version
Compatibility: Firefox 2.0-3.6 - Thunderbird 2.0-3.0
 

Steps: Follow the screenshots for guidelines

Step 1: After installing, select Open Profile Manager in File Menu.

Step 2: You can select either 'Yes' or 'No' to closing current profile when switching other profile.

 Step 3: Select 'Next' to create a new profile.

 Step 4: Enter your another new profile name.

 Step 5: To launch another profile(created in Step 1 till Step 4) while using current profile, click File Menu->Launch Another Profile->Refresh List.

 Step 6: Click again File Menu->Launch Another Profile-> and select your new profile(can be seen after refreshing list)

 Step 7: Select 'No' to use multiple profiles.

Everything about Mozilla Firefox Browser

Get Screengrab! Capture images of complete browser page.

Add on here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1146

More on Mozilla Firefox here: http://malaysiarealitybites.blogspot.com/2009/12/everything-about-mozilla-firefox.html

GET NEW THEME WITH FIREFOX 3.6

Download themes here : http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/

Download Firefox 3.6 : http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html

More on Firefox themes, watch here:

My themes,

REPLACE AVG SURF SHIELD WITH WOT

1. Keep your computer safe from online threats like spyware, adware and viruses.

2. Get warnings about online scams, sites with adult content and spam.

3. Protect your wallet from unreliable online vendors, phishing attempts and identity fraud.

4. Three types of protection setting to choose: basic, light and parental control.

5. Bonus: colour blind accessible version .

Firefox add-on here: http://www.mywot.com/en/download/ff or https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3456

For Internet Explorer: http://www.mywot.com/en/download/ie

Everything about Mozilla Firefox Browser
CaptureFox Adds Screen Capture Capabilities to Firefox
With CaptureFox, you will be able to capture the fullscreen or page from a website unlike printscreen only capture the whole screen of desktop. Try it here:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8090

FireFound is an add-on for Firefox and Fennec (mobile Firefox) that helps
your find your computer (or mobile phone, in the case of Fennec)
if it is lost or stolen.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/51329/
more info here: http://www.firefound.com/

FIREFOX NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AVG 9.0
Really needed help to encounter the problem. Not all pc encounter this problem. I was unable to install Adobe Download Manager but able to download the file: install_flash_player.exe manually. But it did not solved Adobe Flash Player problem. Sometimes some images unable to load or some website did not respond at one time. I had tried a few suggestions from:
http://forums.adobe....message/2362188
http://kb2.adobe.com...1/tn_19166.html
http://kb2.adobe.com...1/tn_14157.html
http://www.adobe.com...anager.html#win
http://support.mozil...e_system_errors
http://support.mozil..._mode=inproduct
http://support.mozil..._mode=inproduct
http://support.mozil...leshoot_plugins
and yet still did not work.
For your information, I had scanned malware, spyware and viruses. No threats detected.
1. Extensions installed: Microsoft.net framework assistant 1.1
2. Firefox version: 3.5.5
3. Operating system: windows xp service pack 3
4. Plugins installed: Flash Player 10 Plugin, Flash Player 10 ActiveX, Shockwave_Installer_Slim
For more understanding of the problem, see images below:
Sometimes unable to load website. When installing Adobe Download Manager, error appears.
I had tried in safe mode, uninstall every flash and java from my computer. Disable all add-ons but nothing worked. After google my problem with different head lines, I found out the problem I am facing might be AVG 9.0. So I uninstalled it and try to use firefox. After a few days fixing it, the problem seems coming to an end. I wanted to keep using AVG, so I unclick the link scanner and restart my computer. Now I am a very happy because had managed to get rid of the problem.

Everything about Mozilla Firefox Browser
Didn't want to register won identity on selected website? Use Bug Me Not add-on.

Activate the extension by right-clicking on a user name and/or password field of a site that asks for registration. BugMeNot will log in for you automatically using user-submitted passwords. Features: multiple login attempts, failure reporting, and auto-submittal.

Get it here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6349

For more add-ons: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:1/cat:22/sort:popular?show=20

Everything about Mozilla Firefox Browser

To download YouTube clips using Mozilla,
go to Video DownloadHelper add-ons, browse here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006

For more details how to download, refer here again: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006