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Divx DVD player don't play mp4?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Firebird database on NAS

markwht — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:47:19 +0800

I recently bought a NAS planning to store my database only to know that it has to be hosted by the Firebird Guardian. The NAS i bought was Synology DS211j. Is there anyway i can still host my fdb dababase on the NAS?

Thanks!

Network Storage for database

markwht — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:29:22 +0800

I'm thinking of hosting one of my database for accounting on the network storage (thinking of Dlink - DNS-323) which will be accessed by 10 users++. Is that recommended?

Inactive Sole Proprietor Company

markwht — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:39:34 +0800

I have a sole proprietor company ("business") which is registered under my name. However, 5 years ago i have registered a Sdn Bhd with another partner so all the business is transfered to the Sdn Bhd. No transactions has been incurred to the "business" and therefore, i did not prepared the account since 2004. However, there are still quite some creditors owed by the "business", in which they are no longer exist. So my question is:
should i left the business's account stay as it is, not submitting to the IRB? Will i subject to the unclaimed money's act?

Purchasing software online

markwht — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:13:23 +0800

i come across this website selling software online and the price is very much cheaper compared to other online store. Are these reliable? The currency is in USD.

Windows 7 SMB connections

markwht — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:43:42 +0800

i wanted to create a server for file sharing in which there are approximately 15 computers connected. I've read that Windows 7 allow up to 20 simultaneous SMB connections but from the reviews, some experts claim that it usually supports up to 10 only. Has anyone tried whether windows 7 can support up to 20 SMB connections?

Fuji Xrox Workcentre 3119 vs Samsung SCX-4300

markwht — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:25:07 +0800

Has anyone used any of the printer above? I'm thinking of buying an all in one mono laser printer but is in dilemma which one should i buy. Fuji Xerox has been very old but has good comments from most user while samsung is still very new to have any constructive comments. Advice is very appreciated

Appeal to Honda?

markwht — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:24:46 +0800

A month ago i notice something wrong with my CRV, the gear changing wasn't smooth and so i sent to Honda Service Centre. The mechanic show me some insects shit and claim that it was rats and say they might have bitten my wire so i have to leave my car for a few days in order to wrap the wires. A few days later they called and say my processing unit has spoilt as a result of the rats and i need to replace it for RM5000++. I tried to look for other mechanics to fix it but failed. Without any choice, i asked the honda mechanic to order the processing unit a few days ago. Is there anyway i can appeal to the HQ even if i could get a subsidised price? RM5k is a little bit unreasonable isn't it?

Parts for Honda CR-V

markwht — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:46:05 +0800

I owns a CRV, the latest model. Recently i sent my car to garage as i notice the gear changing hasn't been smooth and the engine problem lights on my dashboard has appeared. There's a "bump" every time the gear change. I sent to the honda dealer whom i bought my vehicle. Upon collecting my car, the service mechanic told me that rats has been biting my wires and the board that controls the changing of gear has been mulfunction. whether or not it was due to the rats. They suggest me to change the electric board or whatever it is for a whoping of RM5k. So i wonder does anyone know is there any alternative ways of solving the problem?

A new camera or a new lens?

markwht — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:25:39 +0800

I'm currently having a Nikon D80 and it's kit lens 18-135mm. Since i'll be going to Hong Kong this coming August, i'm looking to get something new for my hobby.

I'm wondering whether i should get a new Nikon 18-200mm VR lens since i believe VR makes a lot of difference especially in night mode. Otherwise, i think i could get myself a Nikon D300 which cost more since i could still afford.

Is there anything wrong with my lens?

markwht — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:25:05 +0800

I've bought my Nikkor 50mm 1.8/f quite some while ago but hard use it. However, since i used it alot in my holiday trip lately, i notice that the photos are easily blur/not sharp, even though with plenty of lights like this 1...

Exposure time: 1/100 sec
ISO: 100
F-Stop: f/9

and this 1....

Exposure time: 1/25
ISO: 100
F-Stop: f/2.8

but at some point...i can take something like this...

Exposure time: 1/60
ISO: 320
F-stop: f/5.6

So the whole point is....is there something wrong with my lens?

Bluetooth Headset for iPhone 3G

markwht — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:38:45 +0800

I got a iPhone 3G and interested in getting a bluetooth headset. However, when i approach the salesman selling phones, they told me that all their Bluetooth is not compatible to bluetooh. I've search from net that there are some 3rd party bluetooth set that is compatible with iphone such as SE and Motorola but apparently they are not available outside. Anyone using bluetooth with their iPhone which can easily get outside?

Divx DVD player don't play mp4?

markwht — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:33:56 +0800

I bought phillips DVD player with USB port which is Divx certified. I wanted to watch downloaded movies. Apparently high resolution movies are in mp4 format, but the dvd player doesn't support the video format?! If i convert the mp4 file to .avi, will the quality (both video and audio) be lost?

Logitech Z-2300

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Logitech Z-2300

markwht — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:08:26 +0800

I'm just wondering if there's anyway i can get this speaker in Kuching? Thanks

Logitech Z-2300

markwht — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:29:13 +0800

Does anyone know how i can get this speaker in Kuching? I look around in Saberkas but just couldn't find it.

If you happen to see it, how much doest it cost?

New CPU

markwht — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:43:00 +0800

I'm building a new CPU:

Intel Quad Core 6600
2 x 2GB 800Mhz Ram
640GB
Geforce 9800GT
Abit IP-35 motherboard

I was told by some shops that i need an external power supply unit for using the Geforce 9800. Is that true?

I was offered by another shops a gigabyte casing which claim to have a true power of 220watts and it's enough to support them. Otherwise, i will need another power supply which cost around RM200++ for the 550watts...