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Universal Travel Adapter with 2.1A USB Port?

BenSow — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:31:51 +0800

Hey guys,

Was wondering if you guys have any travel adapters to recommend for travelling overseas which also has a 2.1A USB port. The cheaper the better

[WTA]Changing Win10 Taskbar Icons

BenSow — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:44:44 +0800

Hi guys, yes I am aware of how to pin apps with custom icons onto the taskbar, however I don't combine my taskbar hence everytime I launch the pinned app (eg. chrome), it will always go back to its default icon, defeating the purpose of a custom icon. So I was wondering if anyone knows how to keep the custom icon even when the app is running? I've personally seen this happen so it should be possible

Here's a picture to show my issue [attachmentid=7879999]

Thanks

[WTA] 950M vs 960M

BenSow — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:22:24 +0800

Hi there guys, currently studying in Aus now so I'm looking to purchase a new lappy. Stuck between these two:

http://www.msy.com.au/nswonline/notebooks/...2gb-gtx950.html

http://www.msy.com.au/nswonline/notebooks/...4g-gtx960m.html

So I was wondering is the extra A$120 (roughly MYR360) for the 960M is actually worth it? I'm guessing it's just a small improvement? Though benchmark scores are 1411 vs 1684 for the 950M and 960M respectively.

Questions on renewing IC

BenSow — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:07:43 +0800

Hi there, supposed to renew my myKad due to reaching the age of 18 and I have a few questions to ask.

1) Besides my old mykad and myself what else do I need to bring? Is birth cert required? If so ori or photocopy can?
2) What is the process? Just filling in form take number and then take photo?
3) Do I have to go at the crack of dawn for this to avoid waiting for long hours?
4) After application (not in putrajaya) how long would it take before I can go collect it?

Thanks

Getting this second hand, worth it?

BenSow — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:04:05 +0800

Hey guys, my friend is letting go of an Acer Aspire E1-472G with specs below.

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It's quite new and reason for selling is because she wants to switch back to macbook.

Does anyone own this laptop? Anything particular problems with this laptop? Is it worth getting it at about 1.5k? I'm only using it for uni stuffs like work processing, occasional graphic design and SolidWorks.

Thanks

New Windows 8 installation freezes

BenSow — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:06:47 +0800

Hey guys, so lately I got myself a copy of Windows 8 Pro x64 and installed it on my desktop, specs below. The installation and setting up went without a hitch. Once in the OS however, 5 - 10 minutes in my fresh OS and it will just freeze. No prior lag it just stops and freezes, cursor cant be moved, nothing on screen is responsive, caps lock light isn't responsive too. After waiting for what felt like forever I unplugged the machine and restarted it, the blue windows logo and circle spinning thing showed and then just black, black screen. It's like that freeze just destroyed the whole OS. I thought it was just a bad install so I reformatted my partition and reinstalled W8. Then, it happened again, reinstall again and it happened again, I really can't brain what's causing it, maybe drivers but nothing seemed like it wasn't working Has anyone encountered this before?

Specs
Intel core i5-3550
4GB D3
500GB WD Blue
Gigabyte B75M-D3V
FSP HEXA 500W
Sapphire HD7850 2GB
TPlink 300Mbps Wireless Adapter

I haven't meddled with overclocking and the BIOS and I was able to connect to wifi and downloads stuffs before the freezes happened so the adapter is working, once I managed to get my graphic card driver installed and it worked too then freezes so I really can't imagine what is causing the freezes.

Brought home custom PC "No signal detected"

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Brought home custom PC "No signal detected"

BenSow — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:11:01 +0800

Hey guys so my friend got his new custom rig a few days ago, parts were custom but assembled by shop. Came back forgot the monitor so went back got monitor. Now plugged in everything from PC to monitor, the monitor keeps saying check signal cables. Even though we tried every port available (VGA and DVI port in I/O panel, as well as DVI slot in the R9 290) to both the RGB and DVI ports in the monitor, nothing seems to happen, no intro screen to the bios or anything just no signal. Mouse movement also not detected, putting windows disc in no response, all fans running fine in the PC. Any idea why?

Need advice on building gaming rig

BenSow — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:44:50 +0800

Hey guys, been too long since I've built a PC, don't know much about the newer parts already, has 8xxx series GC been released?

So yeah going to help my friend set up his gaming rig, given a budget of 4K what specs can I hope to achieve?

Monitor, PC itself only, mouse headset kb not needed

Would be getting my stuff from viewnet

Thanks!

[WTBulk] Custom Design Iron Man Tee

BenSow — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:18:24 +0800

Hey guys, I'm going to order a custom designed shirt and was looking for buyers to bulk together. I am looking for at least 50 orders before printing it out, so if you're interested, just comment the size and quantity you want. Any comments to the shirt is welcomed too

The shirt will cost approx. RM23

Here's the shirt!

Close up on the design

Thanks and spread to everyone you know to see who else wants it!

Current Tally (21:09 9/5/13): 8/50 orders

DNS Lookup Failed

BenSow — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:04:37 +0800

My friend is need of tech support help

Connected to the Internet, but can't access the Internet whatsoever. It is stated that the DNS lookup failed with the Error Code 105. However, I can turn on Steam and play games without fault. Though, Steam Store is unaccessible.

Thanks

Making USB devices, wireless

BenSow — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:37:15 +0800

Hey guys, want to bring my PC to my living room so I can use TV as monitor but keyboard cables and all across the room just isn't nice ._. So I was wondering is there any USB hub or box that can connect to my PC wirelessly?

Eg. wireless mouse has the mouse itself and a receiver.. What I'm thinking of is a USB box that has a receiver plugged into the PC so USB devices can connect wirelessly.. is it possible? Or are there better alternatives?

[WTS] AVF 8" Digital Picture Frame (URGENT)

BenSow — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:44:14 +0800

Item(s): 2 Units of AVF 8" Picture Frame ( Model name: PF8020 )

Package includes: The whole box as I got it. Comes with the frame itself, the stand, and power cord.

Price: Offer me. Market Price around RM180

Dealing method: We can discuss that

Location of seller: Cheras, KL

Contact method/details: PM me. I'm online very frequently

Age of item: Few months.

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Item(s) conditions: Very good, only opened once to check if it's working and photograph. So it's practically brand new

Picture:
From left to right : Stand, Frame, Power cord

Reason for sale: Not needed, needing some cash urgently

Some info for the product :

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Recording TV, Will this method work?

BenSow — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:28:40 +0800

Hey guys, I've been searching high and low for a budget way to record PS3 and XBOX gameplay.. I'm gonna be using RCA cables so I need a device that can convert RCA to a signal that my laptop can take, such as USB or VGA. At first wanted to go with Easycap but realized the quality is pretty horrible, so now I have to look for other ways.

I found this AverTV BoxW7 Lite but I'm not sure if it will work..

My plan is to hook up RCA cables from the console to the AverTV Box, then output VGA to my laptop and then record. Problem is I'm not sure how to record audio with that, and I also dont know which software to use..

I don't plan to buy a PVR because it's too expensive and I don't need a reording device, my laptop is powerful enough so I just need a good converter that can support at least 720p..

How to record TV? Will this method work?

BenSow — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:27:51 +0800

How to record PS3 gameplay?

BenSow — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:57:57 +0800

Hey guys, I know there's another thread already but that's pretty dead and the method I'm looking for is a bit different..

Before this I wanted to use RCA cables then Easycap to convert the RCA to USB then to lappy then record. Problem is that I just found out it's very low def, I'm looking to record my games at at least 720p. What can I use to replace Easycap? Or do you have a btter method to suggest? i can't spend too much though so Hauppauge PVR is a nono for now.. Thanks!

Metro Clock for your Computer

BenSow — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:48:28 +0800

Metro Clock

An awesome screensaver I found that mimic the beautiful windows lockscreen on your big monitor It supports changing wallpapers and video wallpapers

For video wallpapers I highly recommend these Dreamscene wallpapers
Dreamscene

Enjoy!

Credits to
dejco for the screensaver
fillipe-ps for the wallpapers

What other ways can I use to earn money?

BenSow — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:44:20 +0800

So yeah a friend and I decided to partner up to create a gaming channel since we believe we have enough resources to do so. However this hobby is gonna use quite some money especially for games so we're thinking we should find a way to earn money with it so playing games will get us more games which will allow us to continue gaming. Problem is so far we've found out about Adsense and the partners program which doesn't sum up to alot. I have a friend who recently did the same, he started a few months back but won't reveal how he earns his money. Last I checked his channel has only a total of 4500 views but he has been raking in at least 100 bucks a month which is extremely baffling. Anyone of you know of any services that could bring that much? We just have the passion to game.

PS: We are aware that there are a billion and one gaming channels already on youtube, so we would really appreciate some constructive answers rather than telling us off. Thanks you very much

Recording RCA input with laptop

BenSow — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:07:19 +0800

Hey guys I was wondering if I get an RCA to USB converter to output from Xbox and ps3 into PC via USB, how can I record the video and audio without lag? And can an alien ware m17x take the video and audio signals from the USB?

Thanks and I apologize if I posted in the wrong section.. I really don't know where to put.

Usng Hard Drive on another PC

BenSow — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:05:54 +0800

Hey guys,

so just now I hand gatal-gatal playing with visual styles, all the while I never had this problem before in moving authui.dll. But dunno why just now when I move the authui.dll out to desktop and attempt to put in original authui.dll, I can't. UAC didnt show up and n0ow Im guessing authui.dll is needed for UAC to work. To disable UAC I also needed UAC to work so now I'm stuck can't move the files. So now I'm thinking of taking this HDD out(with OS) and put into my other computer as 2nd hard drive then use the existing OS to move the authui.dll. Here's the thing, is it safe? I'm using it as a secondary drive to move files, not using the OS in it, but I fear the different hardware will mess stuff up with it. Will it?

Thanks

[addedon]October 2, 2012, 12:49 am[/addedon]This is my exact issue. http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467927

But i couldnt do a system restore because I lack a login screen to even shutdown the computer, I had no idea how he did it.