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How to Sync pc outlook with Android outlook

n8210 — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:11:08 +0800

Hi, I have 2 years of emails in my pc, with many subfolders. I do not have issues to sync between pc and laptop since they share the same windows file format, ie. outlook's own .pst file. But with android, it is different. So how do I export / import all the 2 years emails and subfolders over to my android phone / tablet? Thank you.

[WTA] Alternative to Google's Family Link

n8210 — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:57:46 +0800

Asking for ideas on alternative for google's family link software. Family link is great because it is baked into the OS well and does not allow user to block, remove, bypass... unlike some other app I tried before. Teenagers who is well versed with computer language and coding can bypass, stop the app from working. Means the app is still there, but they have managed to continue their game, connect to internet, etc... all except google's family link.

But now I am passing down a phone which has China rom and family link won't install properly. Any susggestion of free app similar to family link please?

[WTA] How to switch alternate user to become main

n8210 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:58:19 +0800

Under Settings > Users & Accounts > Multiple Users, I am currently the main user and owner. I have added another account for my kid (ie. Second User) and now wish to transfer the main user status to him, as he will use that phone while I switch over to another phone. But how do I transfer or make him the Administrator and main user? I am trying to avoid formating because I have old whatsapp and wechat account, which I want to keep and do not have the active phone number for the two account, so cannot transfer out. Please advice. Thank u.

[WTA] Intel Model NUC11ATKC4

n8210 — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:15:30 +0800

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark...apkw=NUC11ATKC4
It says on the page to use 2933MHz, but that is like impossible to get these days. Will it run using 3200MHz ram?

I have an experience previously where an older NUC model that was supposed to run on 2400MHz, failed to boot properly using 2666MHz ram. Once I insert 2400MHz back, it boot fine. That time 2400MHz also ran out of stocks so had to use 2666. Now the same situation. Can get 2933 but 3200MHz available every where.

Hardware sifu please advice. Thank you.

[WTA] Software to block HTTPS website

n8210 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:56:17 +0800

I discover HT Parental Controls via advertisement, probably because I have been googling on how to block HTTPS websites. I am using Asus RT-AX55 router, but it can only block HTTP. Kids keep playing moomoo.io and other similar games, such as starblast.io, etc... the list is on and on... Looking for a good way to block these sites.

[WTA]How to auto start Anydesk

n8210 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:14:33 +0800

I am new to linux and have just started Zorin os. It is for my kids to use and play with. I need to install anydesk to help them out with troubleshoot or login because I do not give them the password. But I could not get anydesk to auto boot up. With windows, anydesk will autoboot, and I can easily login, key in password and let them use. With zorin, I must login first, then only go to Internet tab and select Anydesk. How to make anydesk auto boot? Thank you.

[WTA]Android OS for Poco F1

n8210 — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:45:53 +0800

I need to find a way to lock the apps on poco F1 because kids can go in and download PUBG, etc from playstore and play games all day. I still need to give them access to phone because after finishing homework, need to take pictures and there are other assignments that needs to use the phone is other ways, besides the camera.

1) There is a build in applock that comes with MIUI, but this OS also comes with 'Second Space". So I can lock playstore, but they can go second space and do everything there.
2) I can lock settings but they can go to "Security" and enter Second Space from there. Completely unable to lock Security from built in applock.

3) I can download 3rd party applock, but they often fail : after sometime not using the phone (app auto shutdown, so no more lock); restart phone (app will not load automaticall, although given the permission to autoload at start); can easily be deleted even some apps have built in delete protection, but the app needs to be loaded first... all apps comment section have the same user comment, they do not work fully as intended, will fail at some point. Remember, kids keep hacking at these apps all day to break them. Only applocks that is considered as system apps will load automatically, and lock apps up well.

4) I have flashed to Pixel Experience, but unfortunately it does not come with built in applock.

5) I tried to use Nova Launcher to hide, to lock, rename app, change icon... also failed. They can breach the camouflage easily within a day.

I'm not expert on these, but seems to be the most likely solution for me is to find an OS that has a build in applock and does not have second space function. Anyone can recommend one please?

Thank you in advance.

PC to TV via HDMI

n8210 — Fri, 28 May 2021 10:35:01 +0800

I am using a desktop to connect to my TV as monitor. The above is the correct settings when things is working. But every morning when I boot up, the pc cannot detect the Samsung TV. Under Advanced Display Settings, it would just show Display 1, instead of Display 1 : Samsung. I noticed the Refresh Rate might be the issue, because sometimes when I poke around and change it to 59MHz, suddenly the TV will display properly, meaning connected properly. But every reboot, the setting is gone.

Under Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel, I tried saving the settings, but it would not let me apply the settings when I cannot display on TV.
What can I do to let the refresh rate sticks to 59MHz and not go to 60MHz?

Hardware: onboard Intel HD Graphics 3000 & Samsung TV is UA40H5203AR, connected via HDMI cable.

This is the same case when I connect using Acer desktop to another TV Aquos (second set of pc and TV) ... as long as the refresh rate goes into 60GHz, I get no signal error. In both cases, I need to unplug the hdmi cable and plug it back, then instantly it gets detected and the display will come on.
Pls help. Thank you all in advance.

Scam from sam?

n8210 — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:04:18 +0800

Please do not download anything from this website.

https://www.xcaanda.mx/pi/e-excel.php?email=email@gmail.com
received this from a seems like pretend customer... faking to buy our prod/serv. Sifu please advice if this is a phishing expedition.
Thanks.

Blocking websites using host file

n8210 — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:54:48 +0800

I have tried on several tutorial on how to block websites using the host file, by adding
0.0.0.0 website address, or
127.0.0.1 website address

But it just does not work. Then I tried
0.0.0.0 www.google.com

It works! Google is blocked. So back to question, how to block krunker.io? Why it did not work with this step?

Intel NUC would not boot

n8210 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:01:47 +0800

Need advice on my colleague's NUC. She said all was fine until one day, it can not boot. All our office pc are left turned on every day, so that we can access from home to work. I took this NUC home, but can't figure out how to fix it.

When click power button, it will turn on. After a while can feel the heat too, mild, not hot, nothing unusual. But the screen is always black, says no signal via hdmi. I tried other cables and plug in other working monitors in office and at home, nothing works. I plug her nvme and ram into my nuc, and it works. When plug back, then the same boot loop as per video.

Tried downloading .bio file to restore also nothing happens.

I also tried:
- remove jumper to clear cmos
- tried plug in usb with .bio file to recover bios without jumper
- tried plug in usb with .bio file to recover bios with jumper, by pressing power button and count 3 seconds

Nothing works. Please sifu, help.
https://youtu.be/1-HXs6CB20I

Thank you in advance

Slimmer ITX case suggestion

n8210 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:49:02 +0800

I am looking for a slimmer case, either standing or sleeping down, to replace my squarish Cooler Master Elite 130. Looking for something cheap to use 2+ years then sell off cos using at temporarily location.

[WTS] Pocophone 6+128GB New & Sealed

n8210 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 17:33:52 +0800

Item(s): Pocophone F1 6+128GB

Package includes: Brand new, in a sealed box

Price: 1450

Warranty: One year from Xiaomi Malaysia

Dealing method: COD City One Mall

Location:Kuching, Swak

Contact method/details: Whatsapp 016-99 33 050
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Item(s) conditions: Brand new, sealed in a box

Picture:

Reason for sale: Extra

Please recommend between the 3

n8210 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:39:10 +0800

Which will you buy?
Acer Nitro VG240Y
AOC M2470SWH - cheapest
ViewSonic VA2419SH

Not for gaming... daily casual work, just need to change current TN to wide view angle due to new desk setup. THANKS.

[WTA] Nikon D5000 destroying all my sd cards

n8210 — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:02:47 +0800

If I insert a new sd card into my D5000, it will work fine. But once I take it out and insert into my pc, i can copy the photos but i cannot delete anything in the sd card. There is this new file created named "Nikon001.dsc". I cannot format or anything. Windows or any partition software will tell me the card is locked. I insert other sd cards into it, and all become the same, can no longer format or delete with pc. Only 1 card, I can still delete files using the camera. Other cards, cannot delete at all, using camera or pc.

HELP... what happened? Damaged N5000 card slot?

[WTB] Samsung S7 Flat

n8210 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:36:33 +0800

Item(s): Samsung S7 Flat, non-edge

Package includes: Charger & usb cable

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty:

Dealing method: COD Tesco Taman Wahyu or Sg Buloh

Location:

Contact method/details: Whatsapp 016-99.33.050
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Item(s) conditions: Fully working, 9.5/10

Picture:

Reason for sale:

[WTA] Why some MS Office so cheap?

n8210 — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:20:17 +0800

I came across some MS Windows 10 and Office 2016 selling super cheap online. Only 2 digits, while I buy from LY and it cost 3 digits. Why these license are so damn cheap? Which is the real price? Into hundreds or actually not?

THANKS.

ADATA 2GB Laptop Ram

n8210 — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:30:00 +0800

Item(s): ADATA DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 2GB Laptop Ram

Package includes: 1 unit of laptop ram

Price: 50

Warranty: 7 days

Dealing method: COD

Location: Everrise 4th Mile, Opposite Boulevard, Kuching Sarawak (Office hours 9.00 - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri)

Contact method/details: Whatsapp 016-99.33.050 (faster) or PM (slower)
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Item(s) conditions: 100% working

Picture: as attached

Reason for sale: extra

[WTS] Kingston 240GB SSD

n8210 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:26:04 +0800

Item(s): Kingston 240GB SSD V300

Package includes: 1 unit of SSD

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 7 days

Dealing method: COD

Location: Everrise 4th Mile, opposite Boulevard Mall, KUCHING, Sarawak (Office hours: 9.00 - 5.30 Mon - Fri)

Contact method/details:
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Item(s) conditions: 100% working, no problem, second hand item, no bad sectors, firmware upgraded

Picture: as attached

Reason for sale: extra

[WTA] Which download manager is best?

n8210 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:15:23 +0800

Kindly recommend a download manager that is free to use. If I download large files from google drive with firefox, it is slow. At times below 1.0Mbps, at best between 1.0 - 2.0 Mbps. I tried using internet download manager trial version, and i can reach 3.0 mbps or higher. But trial version is over, are there any other free version that I can use?

I tried Eagleget and it gave me adware that was difficult to get rid off. Wasted much time with it. Looking for a safe, clean download manager. THANKS.