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Wifi keeps disconnecting

Faivon — Mon, 17 May 2021 14:13:00 +0800

There is this one Laptop that connects to the same wifi that I'm using and it keeps disconnecting at random intervals and when it does connects, the laptop can barely loads any website.
I already update the Windows to the latest version, AP to the latest version and Modem firmware to the latest version, also reinstall the wifi driver on the laptop but it keeps on disconnecting on random intervals.

I already run out of ideas what might be the problem. Other devices like my laptop and my mobile devices are just fine

Connected but can't browse anything

Faivon — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:31:29 +0800

So this happens quite frequently. I connect to my wifi and it says connected with no problem, I ping to google via cmd also no problem but I can't browse anything so I restart my router and then it works properly again. Why does this keeps happening?

Help me with Ubiquiti AP

Faivon — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:38:00 +0800

I'm fairly new on this so a bit confused. I'll try my best to explain how the network map I'm trying to implement

CODE

Internet / WAN --> Modem --> Switch --> Router (Connected with Unifi Cloud Key) --> Access Point

The LAN settings on Router is set to 192.168.2.1 whereas I turn off the SSID

Meanwhile the Network LAN setting on the Cloud Key is set to 192.168.1.1

Everytime a device is connected to the AP, it randomly connects to either 192.168.1.x or 192.168.2.x

My questions are :
#1 Can I change the IP Address on the cloud key to match 192.168.2.1?

#2 Can I change individual AP to have its own DHCP?

#3 Actually I'm still not sure on how to connect to the cloud key without internet, just with IP Address.

That is all for now
I will post some screenshots / pictures if required.

Need recommendation for casing & cooler

Faivon — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:29:29 +0800

Hello, so I'm thinking of upgrading my motherboard along with the pc case and the cooler. I'm thinking of ATX-sized motherboard and case obviously. Also I want liquid cooling system.
I'm currently running i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA Geforce 1660Ti. Can't remember what's my motherboard and casing but it's micro ATX and fairly broken fan system. Some audio port and USB also fails to respond sometime.

For case I'm thinking of Lian Li or at least with transparent side case so I can showcase the liquid cooling system or perhaps some RGB Light lol!

What to upgrade from GTX 960?

Faivon — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:33:09 +0800

I've had Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 for years and seems like it's dying.
Any good recommendation for next upgrade?

Somewhere around GTX 1660 but not sure should go for Ti or Super. RTX series is too expensive and I prefer not to buy any RADEON

Latest Workstation Trend?

Faivon — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 03:09:02 +0800

I've been absent from IT world for quite some time and suddenly my superior asked me to prepare a workstation for the new office. lol! Well, before I was absent the normal micro atx tower size is sufficient.

Back then mini PC is still very vague, many will question if it's really official or not since the brand is alien.

Anyway, when I browse the newest one seems like mini PC gotten much better like Asus MiniVivo and others.

My question is, what is the latest most efficient pc to be used for clients? Doesn't need to be high-spec, should cover basic functions and pretty decent spec.

What about those...uhhh, stick PC or Android OS PC? How efficient are they in terms of maintenance and support?

Web browser super slow/not loading

Faivon — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:06:44 +0800

My computer is connected to the modem via LAN and this week has been super slow or not loading at all. I've tried go into safe mode and do full scan with Avast and Malwarebytes. Both returns with no threat.

I tried the connection with my laptop connected to the internet via wifi. The browser is running fast as it should be.

Any help?

Here is the hijackthis log file

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Samsung Galaxy Beam question

Faivon — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:49:15 +0800

I've been tasked to do a research if Samsung Galaxy Beam can project a screen from a connected computer or not.

So, Samsung Galaxy Beam is connected to a computer / laptop / Mac and whatever is on the computer / laptop / Mac's screen is projected WITH Samsung Galaxy Beam.

Just one question, is it possible?

Unable to start. 0xc000007b (64 bit)

Faivon — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:34:13 +0800

So, I have recently upgrade to 64 bit and I've installed some programs 64 bit version and long story short, I'm unable to open them :|
0xc000007b occured.

I've tried installing vc redist 2005 - 2010 64 bit version but none of them works. Any other solutions?

These troublesome programs are Corel Painter 12 (64 bit), ACD See Pro 6 (64 bit) and Adobe Lightroom 12 (64 bit)
Most 64 bit games works though.

Can connect to Internet but not to router

Faivon — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:36:33 +0800

I can Ping to the router.
I don't have McAfee installed.
The cable is directly linked to router.
I have disabled Firewall and other antivirus and whatnot.
Sometimes it can connect to the router but after a few clicks, the router page is not available again.
I have scan my computer for any viruses. None.
I haven't try to reset the router as my co-workers are still using it.

...

So, any other things that I have missed?

Oh, my router model is DSL-2640B
Some more information.. My router is set to DHCP and the comp is set to static but even though I changed it to DHCP, I still can't connect to router.

CPU won't boot

Faivon — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:21:11 +0800

Hi,

So there was a power outage when I was away from home and my comp is still turned on and now I can't turn it on. Whenever I turn it on, CPU would start up for a few secs then died, after a while it started to start up again for a few secs and then died again, rinse and repeat.

I thought it was PSU problem so I order a new PSU to replace the old one but after I installed the new PSU, the problem still occurs. What could be the problem now?

I see no bulking capacitor in motherboard though.. Hmm

Monitor won't turn on and a weird CPU

Faivon — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:42:22 +0800

Last night everything is okay but I think there is a power outage yesterday and yes, I did turn off my monitor and CPU and today morning my monitor won't turn on even though the light is on. CPU's light is also on but show no sign of boot screen.

I tried switch the monitor to other monitor in my office, still dead but when I switch other CPU in my office with the original monitor, it works. I plug in my CPU to other power outlet, it works fine with other monitor. I tried switching the cables too. It just works in other but not in my workplace. I'm using alternate CPU now with no problem with the cable and/or the monitor.

Meanwhile my original CPU also works fine in other place but not mine. What the...?

I think my external HDD is dead?

Faivon — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:01:58 +0800

I have Seagate External HDD 500 GB and it works fine a couple of days ago and now it just won't detected. It's making beep beep sound whenever I plug it to my computer.

If it's dead, can I ... recover the data?

To prevent future HDD loss, how do I check an external HDD life? Thank you

Printer Problem

Faivon — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:07:17 +0800

My printer is EPSON T1100 dan has been modified with third party inject ink for cartridge. The problem is the printer can't feed the paper, no matter what size is the paper. It has been taken to printer technician yesterday and they said there is no problem with the printer, only some cable jam or that sort of thing but today the printer can't feed the paper again. Sometimes it can but the printer just spit the paper out again without printing anything.

Any help? I know the guarantee is over :<

Over 10 GB Memory GPU?

Faivon — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:55:56 +0800

Hello,

My boss needs to find a GPU that has memory over 10 GB and I have no idea what GPU has that kind of power. The best I could find is NVIDIA Geforce Plex 7000 which has 12 GB GDDR5 (6 GB / GPU) http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-quadroplex-7000-us.html but it's very hard to find. My boss' assistant specifically mention a GPU called Artist. I have never heard of it and I'm not sure where to even find that.
The purpose of this monster GPU I'm not quite sure but I guess it's for designing/rendering a 3D Apartment building (two towers)

Any help would be very appreciated. Oh, don't worry about the budget, as long as it's not too overpriced.

Boot failed after recover backup from Acronis

Faivon — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:45:39 +0800

Okay, I just formatted my windows clean and installed drivers in it then installed Acronis True Image 2010.
I made an Bootable Rescue USB and boot from my USB.
In the rescue disk, I made a backup of my system partition (drive C). Log back to Windows and made a few changes then tried to recover my backup which in drive D from Bootable Rescue USB.

After it's recovered, I tried to restart but it won't get into Windows. Got black screen. Didn't get any errors, just black.

Any help?

Questions about .NET

Faivon — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:16:47 +0800

Usually the latest version backwards compatible right?
What about .NET Framework? For example, Norton Ghost 14.0. It requires .NET Framework 2, I downloaded and installed .NET Framework 4.0 but Norton Ghost 14.0 still asks for .NET Framework 2.0

How does .NET Framework work anyway? Is it Norton fault or .NET not backward compatible? Are all applications / softwares requires certain .NET Framework version? What if I install .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 4.0?

I'm confused ~_~

Generic Non-PNP Monitor

Faivon — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:48:04 +0800

Well, I purchased Samsung LCD TV 19" and the manual says it support resolution up to 1200 x 1024 px-something. Can't remember the exact number but surely higher than my current one (1024 x 768). Everytime I tried to set it higher, my monitor went black and says "Mode Not Supported".

After a bit of research, my screenie says that my monitor type is Generic Non-PNP Monitor where it should be Generic PNP Monitor where it could support higher resolution. I'm using NVIDIA GTX 460 SE with Windows 7.
Any help here?

Windows Vista always crash

Faivon — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:55:20 +0800

Help my friend's laptop please.
Her laptop is Acer TravelMate 6293 with Windows Vista Business Premium, I think.
Everytime she open up her windows, usually after 5 mins, it always hang. Windows problem, I think. The CD provided with the laptop only offers the option to restore to factory default but she can't back up her data because it always crash after 5 mins or so.
I already tried to go to safe mode and I notice it's running fine there, but it can't detect external HDD which connected via USB.

Any alternative way? Thanks

Gaming spec recommendation?

Faivon — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:33:49 +0800

I need to buy a new desktop PC.
I want something like this ;

Either i3 or i5,
Nvidia Geforce GT 460 or maybe lower
Memory Corsair 2 x 2 GB
HDD WD 500 GB or HDD SSD
Casing Lian Li
SPU no idea
Motherboard also no idea.
Keyboard + Mouse Logitech
Monitor Samsung
DVDROM, maybe LG?

Budget, maybe around 2,500 - 3,000 ?