Facebook, which only a couple of days ago was valued at $50bn (which seems obscene really) has now reached 600 million users worldwide. In fact this website is now so popular that some people are saying ridiculous things about it. Technology Blogger Paul Thurrott recently said on his podcast “I’m tired of Luddites and hold-outs. You need to be on Facebook, now. If you’re not, you do not exist.”
This is a frankly ridiculous statement, that because a lot of people find Facebook interesting that everyone else must jump on board the bandwagon or shut up complaining about the site. Windows LIve for instance now has in excess of 500 million users, but nobody would dream of saying, you must jump ship from GMail.
Let’s put things into perspective. I’m on Facebook as are all my friends, but the only reason we’re all there, and there’s broad agreement with us on this, is because there’s currently nowhere else like it for us to be. Facebook will eventually have it’s day in the same way that Friends Reunited did, it’s just going to take much longer for them as they have a far better business model, and Friends Reunited didn’t predict (who could) the social networking explosion, and they weren’t ready for it.
600 million users is a massive number, indeed it’s 10% of the total population of the planet. But if we currently have around 4 billion people with access to the Internet somehow, that leaves an enormous number off Facebook. For these people its personal choice (China aside obviously).
Facebook launched in February 2004 and has seen enormous success while at the same time being slammed repeatedly over privacy. It’s the golden child of the Internet though and like your own small children in that you can shout at it daily but you’d shoot anyone who tried to take it away from you!
It’s predicted that Facebook will reach 1 billion users by 2012 which is also great for the company. I genuinely believe though that if people decide that Facebook is not for them they should be left to get on with it and not spoken about in derogatory terms.
Taken from here
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
European Mobile Charger Agreement Comes into Force Today
A voluntary agreement by all the major mobile phone manufacturers comes into force today in the EU, and because of the way phones are manufactured these days it’s bound to very quickly have positive repercussions around the world.
Under the agreement, all new phones announced from today for sale in the EU will have a standard micro-USB socket for charging the device.
The companies who have signed up to the measure, which is intended to reduce the number of chargers sold and discarded in Europe include Apple, Nokia, Qualcomm, HTC, RIM, LG, Motorola and Samsung.
It will be interesting to see how this impacts on Apple’s next iPhone as these phones have always carried proprietary hardware interfaces. Will the next iPhone switch entirely to micro-USB, will it have a micro-USB socket alongside the standard iPhone connector and will any change only affect handsets sold in the EU?
The move was initialised a year ago by the EU to try to reduce the overall carbon footprint and the amount of waste produced by the electronics industry and very quickly all the major manufacturers signed up. It means that within a year or two mobile phone companies will begin to sell phones without chargers, instead expecting consumers to either buy one separately or use the existing charger that came with their previous handset.
Some manufacturers including HTC have already been using micro-USB sockets for charging their handsets for a couple of years, indeed I’m now on my second HTC phone with such a socket and charger.
How this is taken by consumers who may resent having to buy a separate charger, or who may went to sell or give away their old phone and charger remains to be seen. The move is being broadly welcomed by governments across Europe however.
Taken from here
Under the agreement, all new phones announced from today for sale in the EU will have a standard micro-USB socket for charging the device.
The companies who have signed up to the measure, which is intended to reduce the number of chargers sold and discarded in Europe include Apple, Nokia, Qualcomm, HTC, RIM, LG, Motorola and Samsung.
It will be interesting to see how this impacts on Apple’s next iPhone as these phones have always carried proprietary hardware interfaces. Will the next iPhone switch entirely to micro-USB, will it have a micro-USB socket alongside the standard iPhone connector and will any change only affect handsets sold in the EU?
The move was initialised a year ago by the EU to try to reduce the overall carbon footprint and the amount of waste produced by the electronics industry and very quickly all the major manufacturers signed up. It means that within a year or two mobile phone companies will begin to sell phones without chargers, instead expecting consumers to either buy one separately or use the existing charger that came with their previous handset.
Some manufacturers including HTC have already been using micro-USB sockets for charging their handsets for a couple of years, indeed I’m now on my second HTC phone with such a socket and charger.
How this is taken by consumers who may resent having to buy a separate charger, or who may went to sell or give away their old phone and charger remains to be seen. The move is being broadly welcomed by governments across Europe however.
Taken from here
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Contest: Happy December with Avast - Win A license of ONE year Avast! Internet Security 5.0
As mentioned in the contest title: Avast is going to have a happy delighted December with their Fans from all over the world.
The prize of te contest is ONE year Avast! Internet Security 5.0
Path to Win:-
Proceed to the link by copy and paste the following link in your browser
link:-
http://www.avast.com/lp-winterquiz.php#tab1
Try your luck by sending your email after answering a simple question.
WAIT!! Before you proceed, please have a look on the contest RULES:-
(From Avast!)
" Win a free license for avast! Internet Security. Starting December 1st, you can test your trivia knowledge in our daily quiz and win premium protection for your computer.
Everyone has a chance – just visit our page and give the correct answer. Every day in December, AVAST will launch a new quiz question at 12:00 a.m. midnight GMT. And to give you a better chance of winning, every 20th person with the right answer will get a license for avast! Internet Security. The maximum number of winners per question is 100. The list of winners will be published every 24 hours. For more details, visit our Facebook page. "
AND also in details:- (copy and paste the following url in your browser)
" http://download828.avast.com/files/legal/happy-december-terms-and-conditions.pdf "
Good Luck my readers^^
The prize of te contest is ONE year Avast! Internet Security 5.0
Path to Win:-
Proceed to the link by copy and paste the following link in your browser
link:-
http://www.avast.com/lp-winterquiz.php#tab1
Try your luck by sending your email after answering a simple question.
WAIT!! Before you proceed, please have a look on the contest RULES:-
(From Avast!)
" Win a free license for avast! Internet Security. Starting December 1st, you can test your trivia knowledge in our daily quiz and win premium protection for your computer.
Everyone has a chance – just visit our page and give the correct answer. Every day in December, AVAST will launch a new quiz question at 12:00 a.m. midnight GMT. And to give you a better chance of winning, every 20th person with the right answer will get a license for avast! Internet Security. The maximum number of winners per question is 100. The list of winners will be published every 24 hours. For more details, visit our Facebook page. "
AND also in details:- (copy and paste the following url in your browser)
" http://download828.avast.com/files/legal/happy-december-terms-and-conditions.pdf "
Good Luck my readers^^
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Notebook / Laptop Power Adapter FOR SALE
For every laptop / notebook owner, a power adapter is an equipment cannot be left out. Only a adapter is being supplied when we buy a laptop / notebook. Sometimes we may found that it may be inconvenient to use it in home and unplugged it to be brought to some where to continue your works.
For those who looking on getting an extra OEM replacement adapter of ANY brand, please don't hesitate to contact me to get extra details on the model you required, and its availability. (Please be AWARE that the adapter is NOT compatible types but OEM replacement.)
You can get an extra power adapter as a spare unit (in case of any emergency cases of broken unit), or extra unit in the notebook carrying case( avoiding unplug and replug when needing any remove of the notebook / laptop and the power adapter.
For your information, the price for the adapter is RM 80 (depend on the model) and the price include postage fees (Poslaju) to ANY states in Peninsular Malaysia. (Contact for the confirmation of the price)
Feel free to contact via:- 0172382396 (CK) or send a email to : ckeong89@hotmail.com. Avoid leaving a message in my blog. Further contact for any discussion and the methods of the payment and delivery. ONLY available to MALAYSIAN.
For those who looking on getting an extra OEM replacement adapter of ANY brand, please don't hesitate to contact me to get extra details on the model you required, and its availability. (Please be AWARE that the adapter is NOT compatible types but OEM replacement.)
You can get an extra power adapter as a spare unit (in case of any emergency cases of broken unit), or extra unit in the notebook carrying case( avoiding unplug and replug when needing any remove of the notebook / laptop and the power adapter.
For your information, the price for the adapter is RM 80 (depend on the model) and the price include postage fees (Poslaju) to ANY states in Peninsular Malaysia. (Contact for the confirmation of the price)
Feel free to contact via:- 0172382396 (CK) or send a email to : ckeong89@hotmail.com. Avoid leaving a message in my blog. Further contact for any discussion and the methods of the payment and delivery. ONLY available to MALAYSIAN.
Monday, November 22, 2010
4 simple ways to extend your notebook’s life
Most notebook users only think about what their notebooks can do for them, not about what they can do for their notebooks. But if you treat it as you would your pet dog – don’t “overfeed” it but don’t let it go hungry between feedings, don’t leave it in a hot car, keep it clean, and be gentle with it – it will love you back for years to come.
1. Take care of your battery
Your notebook battery capacity will decrease with time, wear and tear, but there are things you can do to maximise its lifespan. For example, it is best to recharge batteries when they get to 10–20 percent charge, as regularly letting the battery fully discharge to 0 percent is not good for it. While short discharges and recharges won’t actually damage a battery, they can decrease the accuracy of the battery gauge; this can be remedied by doing a deliberate full discharge every 30 charges. When you’re not using the battery for a prolonged time, you can preserve its life by removing it at 40 percent charge and storing it in a cool, dry place. The worst thing you can do is leave a fully charged battery at high heat – which leads us to our next point …
2. Avoid excessive heat
Notebooks generate a lot of heat. When they get too hot, they shut themselves down or cause damage to your notebook battery, hardware or electronic components. Because notebook operations are responsible for creating internal heat, you can avoid problems by changing settings and reducing processor speeds and screen brightness. You can also install freeware utilities that monitor the temperature of your notebook and automatically speed up the fan or decrease power usage. Turn off your computer before putting it in a notebook case or any confined space where heat can build up. And remember to avoid high-heat environments, like a hot car. Another way to ensure your notebook doesn’t overheat is to ...
3. Let air vents breathe
Overheating can quickly result if your notebook’s air vents are blocked. So don’t put it on a soft surface like a bed, where the blankets and pillows can squash up against the air vents, preventing air from circulating. Even on hard surfaces, some notebooks can have a hard time “breathing”. If this is the case with your notebook and you see that it is getting too hot, you can elevate the back of the computer by propping it up using household objects or getting a laptop stand that allows air to flow freely. Notebook coolers or “chill pads” work similarly but include external fans. Another way that air vents and ports can get blocked is with dust. Use a can of compressed air to clear them. Speaking of cleaning …
4. Be careful with LCD screens, the most expensive part of the notebook
When cleaning your screen, be very careful. Minerals in tap water can leave spots, so only use distilled water, and don’t use any solvents or alcohol, like household glass cleaner, or paper towels, which contain wood fibre and cause scratches. Best of all is to use a lint-free dry microfibre cloth to gently remove dust from your screen. In general, avoid touching the screen, as it can leave fingerprints and cause permanent marks if too much pressure is applied. Fractures in the LCD display, though you might not be able to see them, create lines, patterns, spots or bleeding around the edges of the screen, which may only get worse.
Pay some attention to your notebook, you can help ensure it has a long and happy life.
Taken from http://h30458.www3.hp.com/apr/en/smb/986599.html
1. Take care of your battery
Your notebook battery capacity will decrease with time, wear and tear, but there are things you can do to maximise its lifespan. For example, it is best to recharge batteries when they get to 10–20 percent charge, as regularly letting the battery fully discharge to 0 percent is not good for it. While short discharges and recharges won’t actually damage a battery, they can decrease the accuracy of the battery gauge; this can be remedied by doing a deliberate full discharge every 30 charges. When you’re not using the battery for a prolonged time, you can preserve its life by removing it at 40 percent charge and storing it in a cool, dry place. The worst thing you can do is leave a fully charged battery at high heat – which leads us to our next point …
2. Avoid excessive heat
Notebooks generate a lot of heat. When they get too hot, they shut themselves down or cause damage to your notebook battery, hardware or electronic components. Because notebook operations are responsible for creating internal heat, you can avoid problems by changing settings and reducing processor speeds and screen brightness. You can also install freeware utilities that monitor the temperature of your notebook and automatically speed up the fan or decrease power usage. Turn off your computer before putting it in a notebook case or any confined space where heat can build up. And remember to avoid high-heat environments, like a hot car. Another way to ensure your notebook doesn’t overheat is to ...
3. Let air vents breathe
Overheating can quickly result if your notebook’s air vents are blocked. So don’t put it on a soft surface like a bed, where the blankets and pillows can squash up against the air vents, preventing air from circulating. Even on hard surfaces, some notebooks can have a hard time “breathing”. If this is the case with your notebook and you see that it is getting too hot, you can elevate the back of the computer by propping it up using household objects or getting a laptop stand that allows air to flow freely. Notebook coolers or “chill pads” work similarly but include external fans. Another way that air vents and ports can get blocked is with dust. Use a can of compressed air to clear them. Speaking of cleaning …
4. Be careful with LCD screens, the most expensive part of the notebook
When cleaning your screen, be very careful. Minerals in tap water can leave spots, so only use distilled water, and don’t use any solvents or alcohol, like household glass cleaner, or paper towels, which contain wood fibre and cause scratches. Best of all is to use a lint-free dry microfibre cloth to gently remove dust from your screen. In general, avoid touching the screen, as it can leave fingerprints and cause permanent marks if too much pressure is applied. Fractures in the LCD display, though you might not be able to see them, create lines, patterns, spots or bleeding around the edges of the screen, which may only get worse.
Pay some attention to your notebook, you can help ensure it has a long and happy life.
Taken from http://h30458.www3.hp.com/apr/en/smb/986599.html
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 FREE for 1 YEAR!!
Come and grab it...A newly-released security software,grab this opportunity to give your beloved pc/notebook a great protection.
Download Detail:-
for OS 32 bit:-
Downloaded File Name:- TTi_3.0_MR_32bit_Tencent12.zip
Download Link: http://general-p.activeupdate.trendmicro.com.cn/activeupdate/china/TTi_3.0_MR_32bit_Tencent12.zip
for OS 64 bit:-
Downloaded File Name:- TTi_3.0_MR_32-64bit_Tencent12.zip
Download Link: http://general-p.activeupdate.trendmicro.com.cn/activeupdate/china/TTi_3.0_MR_32-64bit_Tencent12.zip
Please copy n paste into your browser. However the installation and the software will be in the Chinese. Please select trial mode during installation and it will shown 1 year license after Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 (TMTIS2011) installed on the machine.
TMTIS2011 is a cloud-based antivirus which is lighter compared with other security product namely Norton and Kaspersky.
Downlad and Enjoy:)
Download Detail:-
for OS 32 bit:-
Downloaded File Name:- TTi_3.0_MR_32bit_Tencent12.zip
Download Link: http://general-p.activeupdate.trendmicro.com.cn/activeupdate/china/TTi_3.0_MR_32bit_Tencent12.zip
for OS 64 bit:-
Downloaded File Name:- TTi_3.0_MR_32-64bit_Tencent12.zip
Download Link: http://general-p.activeupdate.trendmicro.com.cn/activeupdate/china/TTi_3.0_MR_32-64bit_Tencent12.zip
Please copy n paste into your browser. However the installation and the software will be in the Chinese. Please select trial mode during installation and it will shown 1 year license after Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 (TMTIS2011) installed on the machine.
TMTIS2011 is a cloud-based antivirus which is lighter compared with other security product namely Norton and Kaspersky.
Downlad and Enjoy:)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Palm shareholders approve HP takeover plans
Palm stockholders at a special meeting on Friday approved plans for the company's acquisition by HP, according to an SEC filing.
The transaction is expected to close on 1 July, according to the filing.
The companies announced in April that computer giant HP would buy the struggling smartphone maker for $1.2bn (£788m). The deal then had already been approved by both companies' boards of directors.
HP has long touted Palm's appealing IP portfolio and says it has plans to put Palm's WebOS on tablets, smartphones, web-connected PCs.
For more of this story, read on CNET News. => ( Copy and paste in a new browser )http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-20008937-92.html
The transaction is expected to close on 1 July, according to the filing.
The companies announced in April that computer giant HP would buy the struggling smartphone maker for $1.2bn (£788m). The deal then had already been approved by both companies' boards of directors.
HP has long touted Palm's appealing IP portfolio and says it has plans to put Palm's WebOS on tablets, smartphones, web-connected PCs.
For more of this story, read on CNET News. => ( Copy and paste in a new browser )http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-20008937-92.html
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