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Hertz Car Rental - Traffic Fine

boringpig — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:16:02 +0800

Hi guys,

Anyone has experience with Hertz Car Rental, and getting a traffic fine from the local authority?

- Did you pay the fine straight away or did some digging?
- If you ignored it, did anything happen?
- Is it possible to ask for a reduction or (wishfully) exemption?

So, the story timeline is like this:

Sep 2023
I went to Europe in mid-September 2023. I rented a car with Hertz Germany and drove to other countries such as Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Returned home on 26 Sep 2023.

Dec 2023
In Dec 2023, my credit card was charged for 2 double transactions of €132.51 and €29.75 by Hertz. There was no notification or details what is the transaction. I called my bank and raised a dispute. The charges were reversed.

Mar 2024
Received an email from Hertz with an invoice requesting €29.75. There are no details of what is it for, but only stated that this is an administrative charge for providing my details to the authority that issued the fine. In the invoice, it stated "Issued in Germany", so I assumed this was issued by German authorities but on the "Issued Date", I was not in Germany. So, I emailed Hertz for details of the fine, hoping I could dispute it. It is a PITA dealing with Hertz Germany.

Apr 2024
After numerous emails flying back and forth, Hertz finally shared the scanned copy of the fine. It was issued by "Ungarische Autobahn Inkasso GmbH" or Hungarian Motorway Debt Collection, for unauthorised use of their highway. We didn't know we needed to buy a vignette for traveling on their highway.

I wanted to pay for the fine since it was our fault... But... Euro is so expensive now :'(

Deco M4 Can’t Connect to Internet

boringpig — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:56:11 +0800

I bought a pair of TP-Link Deco M4 few months back. It was working fine until last month when it suddenly lost connection to the Internet. Connection from the Unifi modem is working fine. I even connect my Asus wireless router to the modem and it’s working fine too.

I tried resetting both Deco and try to use each as the main Deco. The setting up went well until it reached the step to try to connect to the Internet. Then the LED in static red.

I finally got them to work when I connect the Deco to the wireless router (Unifi modem > wireless router > Deco). Beat the purpose of me getting this mesh WiFi device.

I tried reaching TP-Link support but they are no help at all (even threw tantrum at me).

Do you guys have any idea what is wrong? Since both Deco have the same issue, maybe my Unifi modem?

Summary of my issue:
1) No changes done to my Internet/modem settings. It was working fine since I installed it until it suddenly stopped working one day.
2) Reset both Deco and try setting up each as main Deco.
3) Setup went fine until the step “connect to Internet”, LED turn solid red.
4) Deco only works when I connect it to wireless router (modem > router > deco)
5) Both Deco are on the latest firmware.
6) I suspect it stopped working after firmware upgrade.

Any insights are very much appreciated!

Thank you!

[WTS] Sony NEX-C3 E18-55mm Zoom Lens

boringpig — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 09:40:36 +0800

Item(s): Sony NEX-C3

Package includes: Camera body, E18-55mm Zoom Lens, Hoya UV filter, External flash, Battery, Charger, Pouch, everything in the box.

Price: RM500

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD or by post

Location: Kuala Lumpur - Segambut / Menjalara / Bukit Jalil (during lunch hour)

Contact method/details: Please PM me, will provide details.
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Item(s) conditions: Good with moderate wear & tear. The rubber thumb rest is missing. Called Sony and they no longer has this part available

Picture: Refer below

Reason for sale: Buying a new camera

[WTS] Casio G-Shock (Bluetooth-enabled)

boringpig — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:31:33 +0800

Item(s): Casio G-Shock (Bluetooth-enabled) GB-5600AA-1JF

Package includes: Watch, box, user's guide (in Japanese) and warranty card

Price: RM600

Warranty: under Tourist Warranty (Limited Warranty)

Dealing method: COD/Postage

Location of seller: Kuala Lumpur (Kepong/Segambut/Bukit Jalil)

Contact method/details: Preferably PM. Will provide mobile number.

Age of item: New and unused

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Item(s) conditions: New

Picture: refer below

Reason for sale: Brother bought the one that I don't like.

This watch is Bluetooth-enabled, which allows you to pair with iPhone (not sure about other smartphone). It will alert you of any incoming phone calls or new email messages by beeping and/or vibration. There is also a Phone Finder function. When activated, it will trigger your iPhone to play the assigned tone or music.

Watch is bought from Japan by my brother during his visit but I don't like the color.

If you are interested, please drop me PM. TQ.

LYN: THE IPHONE-FRIENDLY CASIO G-SHOCK IS FINALLY OUT

The Specification (translated by Google)

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IDE HDD on a SATA-only Motherboard

boringpig — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:44:26 +0800

Hi all,

I have just bought a new motherboard (ASUS M5A78L-M LX) and I was careless to get one without IDE controller as I have a primary IDE hard disk.

Previously I have a Seagate IDE as my primary hard disk (master, OS installed) and WD SATA as data storage (slave/secondary, no OS installed). So, I used a IDE-to-SATA converter on the Seagate. The board has 2 SATA controller - SATA1-4 and SATA5-6. I've tried connecting to SATA 1 and SATA5 but BIOS is not recognising the drive. Thinking that it might be a faulty slot, I tried connecting WD SATA to both slots and it worked!

I connected the converter and then to the board using SATA cable, set the jumper to Master/Single and swapping between the slots but BIOS still not recognising it.

I googled for alternative/solutions/workarounds, tried a lot but not helping. I have ran out of ideas. Hope someone could shed some lights. Should I get a PCI IDE adapter instead?

Converter - http://site.vztec.com.my/main/4071/index.asp?productid=105807&strDetailView=H&strPD=Y&strWD=Y&AccId=9564

[WTA] Network Analyst @ Cyberjaya

boringpig — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:56:54 +0800

Hi all,

Not sure if this is appropriate but I need some opinion on the above mentioned job post.

My cousin is a fresh graduate in game programming. A headhunter called him for this position. He went to interview today. I'm not sure if this is how the market is nowadays.

The job & company:
- 12 hour shift
- a week, 2/3 working days
- based in Cyberjaya
- Australian company

The package (not really a package) offered:
- RM2000 per month, not negotiable
- direct renewable contract (1 year)
- no other benefits (medical/al)
- no shift allowance

Is this underpaid?

Although I did encouraged him to gain experience first if he interested with the job scope but I resent employers from taking advantages from fresh grads and treat them like a fool.

Thanks in advance!

Can a Linksys WAP54G work with E1000?

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

Can a Linksys WAP54G work with E1000?

boringpig — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:03:49 +0800

I have just bought a Linksys E1000 wireless router as a replacement. This router is located at the top floor of 3-storey house and it is near impossible to get a signal from Ground Floor. Signal can only be obtained from the kitchen at the back or the front gate of the house. Decent signal from rooms at 2nd floor. Initially, I thought Wireless-N would have a wider range of signal but I guess there are too many walls and floors between the 3rd and ground floor.

I have did some reading from Linksys/Cisco website and other tech site but couldn't find a setting in the Router page to configure as a repeater.

My current network configuration:
PC -> Modem -> E1000 ..... wireless ..... 2nd PC and other devices

I can't find an option to set E1000 as a repeater and the only choice that I believe I have is to get a WAP54G. There is an Ethernet port at the back of WAP54G.

So, my questions are:
[1] Can WAP54G work with E1000 as a repeater?
[2] Is it possible to setup WAP54G as a standalone device at my desired location without connecting to a LAN?

Thanks all!

Aztech HomePlug HL109E

boringpig — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:45:19 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Streamyx/1M
Location: Segambut, KL
Have you called your ISP's helpline?: N/A

Personal equipment
Modem: Riger ADSL Modem (provided by Streamyx)
Router: D-Link DIR-300
Firewall used: Windows

Problem details
First occurence of problem: More than a month
Problem frequency: Intermittent/Daily
Problem description: No Internet connection from 2nd PC

Hi,

I am using Aztech HomePlug AV HL109E.
Modem and router is located in my room (2nd Floor). The homeplug is connected to an extension cord (no other choice as there's only one power outlet in my room). I have another homeplug connected from my brother's room (1st Floor).

Previously it was working fine until recently. My brother is complaining about no Internet connection. There are no light on the "Powerline Activity" LED (the middle LED) on both homeplugs. To get the connection back, I had to re-sync (Simply Connect) both homeplugs again but the connection doesn't last.

My house is on a 3-phase electric power but it shouldn't be an issue as both homeplug worked before..

Kindly suggest any possible solution to this problem? Thank you~

[WTA] iPhone Car Mount

boringpig — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:01:52 +0800

I would like to know if there are any places around Klang Valley where I can get a car mount for iPhone 3G..

It can be with or without charging function, plug into the power plug of the car or uses a suction cap on windscreen..

Something similar to these:
http://store.everythingicafe.com/apple-iphone-car-mounts.htm

Thank you!

Recommend me specs for desktop PC

boringpig — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:59:47 +0800

Hi,

Need help to recommend specs for a desktop PC.

Budget: not more than RM1,000 for main unit only
Purpose: Internet browsing, watching movie, downloading, storage and light gamer)
Preference: AMD proc, nVidia GPU, min 2GB RAM

In the mean time, can help to review the below specs as well?

QUOTE

AMD Athlon X2 5000+
MSI 7369 K9N Neo V3
2GB (PC-6400 DDR2-800)
WD 320GB (SATA, 16MB Cache)
Asus EN8400GS (256MB, 64-bit)
460W Cooler Master Extreme
Lite-On 18x DVD-ROM (Black)
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Total: RM987 (based on the price list downloaded)
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Thanks!

HP Deskjet F4185

boringpig — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:20:02 +0800

I have this HP printer.. bought for only 2-3 months..
Recently I have this problem - can't print anything with black color.
If I print text, I have to change the text color to dark grey, as long as it's not 100% black.

Did everything from changing a new cartridge, clean print head, align, etc. Using genuine HP cartridge.

Anyone has any idea?

I've found a thread on similar issue and know that non-genuine cartridge might caused this.

Thanks.

PC lags after BIOS update

boringpig — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:17:54 +0800

Hi sifus..

I've update my bios last week.. using Abit's Flashmenu to version 19 (previous version was 13). I am using a Abit KN8 (NF-CK804). I've noticed, after the upgrade.. my system is a bit slow in responding to my actions (eg. opening a program from taskbar, clicking on start menu or even launching a task manager).

Example - launching task manager.. after right-clicking on the taskbar and selected Task Manager.. it took a few minutes before the task manager appears.

Should I revert back to version 13? I've backup my previous bios before updating.

An extra question - I am planning to test Vista and hoping to do so without any major upgrade on hardware..

Here's my hardware:
[1] Abit KN8 (NF-CK804)
[2] Galaxy Nvidia GeForce 6600LE 256MB
[3] Support up to 4GB RAM - planning to upgrade to 3GB

Sufficient?

Study Law

boringpig — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:41:52 +0800

Hi,

Would like to know.. 24 years old to start study law.. too late?
Planning to take some part time course..

[WTA] Transfer within contractors

boringpig — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:29:07 +0800

I have a question..

Currently I am employed by EPS and working with a MNC.
Can I still apply for jobs that are offered?
Or go up to them and request a transfer/shift/whatever?

Appreciate if someone could shed some light here. Thanks

HP Compaq Desktop

boringpig — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:55:18 +0800

I'm using a HP Compaq desktop in the office.. not sure the model number
It has a built-in speaker.. how do I enable the audio out from headphone?
I tried plugged in my headphone into the port but the sound still come out from the speaker.. tried front and back port also.. but still the same.

Do I have to do something with the setting? I've set the default output to headphone.. still the same

Hope someone can help me. Thanks!

WD Passport Portable Hard Drive (USB)

boringpig — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:07:06 +0800

Hi,

I've just bought this and trying out now..
Don't know if this is normal or what.. the drive kept getting disconnected even though the cable is securely connected.

Whenever there is a "click" sound from the drive, it will get disconnected and the drive in My Computer will disappear.
Then, the autorun window will popped up.

Is it a hardware issue?

Thanks!

PC Infected through MSN

boringpig — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:20:09 +0800

Hi,

My friend's PC in the office got infected when she accidentally accepted the file one of her contact sent to her. Since then, she has been auto-sending the same file to every contacts in her list.

She had deleted the file before scanning using AVG and it turned out 0 threat. The message is like this:

QUOTE

Which one do you like in this pic, the black one or the blue one?

pic (139kb)

When I ignored the invitation, it is a zipped file (pic.zip)

She's not very IT-savvy, is there any tools out there that could help her to clean it?

Thanks!

Maxis - Maximum Talk Time

boringpig — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:12:38 +0800

Not sure if this is a problem or some of their protocol..

It tends to cut me off exactly at 1:30:00..
No matter whom I called to.. but most of my friends are in Maxis network. So far, never try making call to other network.

Is it my problem or what?

W700i - Installing Game from 3rd Party

boringpig — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:20:37 +0800

Hi,

I tried to install a game that I bought from Maxis.
Before that, it says "List of Data Full" and "Delete Unused Data".

What does it mean and how to delete those?

Thanks!