Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by gilmar

NIKON L35 AF

gilmar — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:03:44 +0800

Hi,
I have an old camera that can no longer start. I have called a few shops and they can't do repairs because there are no spare parts.
Do you know anywhere in Selangor or KL where they might be able to take a look at my camera?
Thank you
Regards

update : Thanks, I manage to find someone that may be able to help me

Windows 10 from Lazada

gilmar — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 11:33:15 +0800

Hi,
Have any of you bought software from Lazada? I saw Windows 10 (FPP) on Lazada and it was cheaper by about RM 100 to RM 150 +.
It should be genuine? And made for Malaysian region?
Thanks

Formatting Win 8.1

gilmar — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:10:44 +0800

Hi,
I have Win 8.1 and Win XP on the same hard disk but different partition. If I want to format my Win 8 and leave it as a blank partition, will this affect my Win XP? I still want to run XP.
Thanks

Illegal installing of upgrade

gilmar — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:09:17 +0800

2 years ago I used my laptop's OEM Win 7 to buy the Win 8 promo upgrade. However, I installed the upgrade on my desktop.
Which OS is illegal, the Win 7 or Win 8? How can I legalize my Win 7 again? If I get a new Win 8 key and activate it, will this make my Win 7
valid or legal?
Thanks

Burnt Charger

gilmar — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:26:13 +0800

Hi,
How do you dispose burnt chargers?
I have a few but I'm not sure how to dispose of them.

Paradigm Mall night movie

gilmar — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:50:28 +0800

Hi,
I've read that it's better to park at L3, closer to the cinema. However I am only familiar with the basement parking and would like to park there at the moment. How are the entrances, do you know what time do they close? I've also heard there are no phone signals in the basement.

Touch Screen Monitor

gilmar — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 08:48:19 +0800

Hi,
I'm planning to get a Dell touch screen monitor. And maybe also upgrade to Windows 10 later. Now I am unsure if I should proceed with the monitor in fear that it might not support Win 10. Is it unwise to buy the monitor now or would there be a driver/software to support Win 10?
Thanks

Beginner Rc Plane

gilmar — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:48:32 +0800

Hi,
I’m about to buy a simple RC airplane.
One is the Sea Gull HL803 (I think that's the model, it’s from Zhi Yang Toys). After watching a demo vid, I think it’s sturdy and good for a beginner. The only thing is it seems like you have to throw it in the air for it to fly which I prefer not, I want it to take off from the ground. However I heard that it can also take off from the ground. Then there is the WS-9105B from Wen Sheng Toys if I’m not mistaken. However the flying time is about 7-10 minutes maybe. How can I improve on the flying time? How can I decide on how to increase the battery capacity without causing any harm to the plane? I just want a simple, strong but mainly a small plane (30-40 cm wingspan) so I don’t need a bigger area to fly; that can fly for a reasonable amount of time (15-20 mins) for a beginner. Anyone has any experience or review on these planes? Any suggestions?
Thanks

240V bulb on a 110V set

gilmar — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 15:55:16 +0800

Hi,
What will happen if I fix a 240V bulb (meant for Malaysia) on a 110V set of lights meant for the USA?
Thanks, thinking of buying a vintage set of lights

Toiletry Bag

gilmar — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:37:56 +0800

Hi,
Do you know where I can find nicely decorated or designed toiletry bags? I would like to give them as a gift.
Thanks

Student/Work At Home Media Version

gilmar — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:08:14 +0800

Hi,
I found an offer for XP Pro 64 bit on e-bay.
So this Student/Work At Home Media Version... is it legal to use at home?
And if I ever were to upgrade any hardware, would it be illegal if I installed it back?
Thanks

Drag Race

gilmar — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:28:10 +0800

Is there anywhere in our country that allows us to legally drag race with our normal road cars?

How to check if package is held up...

gilmar — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 08:42:50 +0800

Hi,
I've bought a CD from eBay from the US. It's been about a month now and the CD hasn't arrived. I've bought other CDs and they have arrived. The address is correct. The seller has asked me to check with my local post office. Whom should I contact to find out if they are holding up my package? How do I know if it is being held up?
Thanks

Canadian Embassy

gilmar — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:26:47 +0800

I heard the Canadian Embassy was closed in Malaysia. And now we have to apply for Visa in Singapore.
Is there a chance they reopened in Malaysia?
Thanks

Go-Kart at Sepang

gilmar — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:12:44 +0800

Hi,
Looking at the Go-Kart activity in Sepang, using :-
200cc 4 stroke Engine 6.5 horsepower
for a free and easy ride, what are the requirements to drive a go-kart as I'm a new driver?

Legality of software

gilmar — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:50:31 +0800

If I crack an original game so I don't have to play with a CD, is it illegal?
Also, if I install using a pirated/downloaded software but have a valid key, is it illegal?
Thanks

Error installation Office 2010

gilmar — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:00:26 +0800

Hi,
I just bought Office 2010 Home & student. I had installed it on my laptop (Win 7 64 bit). I had forgotten that I had a demo version of Microsoft Office 2010 Pro installed so I proceeded to uninstall both the versions. After that I tried to install the Home & Student back but each time encountered error in setup during installation. I would say this happens after 50 % of progress.
I tried the steps under -remove manually : http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/...A104027750.aspx and tried also to install in clean boot but it does not work.
What should I do?
Thanks

Resource hacker

gilmar — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:50:10 +0800

Is it illegal to use resource hacker to change the product version of Windows Live Messenger so that I can continue using old msn or Msn?
Thanks

Duty free Langkawi

gilmar — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:30:17 +0800

I'm thinking of buying maybe shoes and watches hopefully duty free from Langkawi. Is it a good or bad idea? Looking for either Casio or Tissot and Scholl shoes.
Thanks

Need advice on career

gilmar — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:25:53 +0800

Currently I'm working as an admin in the Mining Department since Feb last year. Inter-company; I had interview with the water treatment plant and also operations from steel production. I'm now leaning towards a career in perhaps lab testing of minerals or oil and gas (gas chromatography, pyrolysis). However I'm not sure with a Bachelor's in Geology, whether those lab testing jobs are suitable or they only take chemist.
I'm not sure if I should stay in mining (they have increased my job scope to more technical such as technical drawing, maybe ore dressing, learning about boreholes) or transfer to somewhere else. Taking into account that maybe in the future I might want to do a masters in petroleum geology or environmental science, I'm not sure which is my best solution. So far my application for other jobs has not been successful.
Thanks