TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum - Computer News http://teakdoor.com Which nasty viruses are out to get you and what is happening in the computer world. Software or Hardware problem? Want to build a website? Need web tools? Want to know about internet connections in Thailand or Asia? Is Maxnet ADSL better than True? Want to test your internet connection speed? We just might be able to help. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://teakdoor.com/images/td_default/misc/rss.jpg TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum - Computer News http://teakdoor.com A friend of mine is going to buy a MacBook... http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60455-a-friend-mine-going-buy-macbook.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:14:45 GMT ...How can I talk her out of it? ...How can I talk her out of it? ]]> Computer News Fuzzy Bob http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60455-a-friend-mine-going-buy-macbook.html Is a MacBook good for me ? http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60337-is-a-macbook-good-for-me.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:58 GMT I have a Sony laptop for the past two years, the small model with the 11" display and I love it. Unfortunately the small display is not so good for my aging eyes and I need something a bit bigger. According to the Apple sales guy the MacBook is exactly what I need but I don't really trust computer salesmen

I carry my notebook everyday, so I need something really light and strongly built. I spend a lot of time in airports and aircrafts so I need a long battery life, minimum 5-6 hours (real working time).
I need a computer that starts quickly, I don't want to wait for ages everytime I turn it on / off. I use the usual software Excel/Word, PS, Illustrator and Acrobat. I use MS Money, I have 3 years of personnal accounting, I would prefer not to have to enter everything again. I use MSN to keep in touch with the office (I tried to convince them to use Skype but they say MSN is more useful).
Most important, I would like to keep my email software TheBat. I have 11 active accounts and I can't find a programm that can handle so many accounts better than TheBat
On the hardware side, I need a CD drive and a modem, I still use a 56K connection from time to time.
Last question, all my files are in PC format. The sales guy told me there is a 100% compatibility since now Mac use an Intel processor (?), what do you guys think ?

And I almost forgot, can I connect to the office network the same way as with my Sony ?

So is a MacBook good for me or should I stick with Windows ? ]]> Computer News Perota http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60337-is-a-macbook-good-for-me.html Pie Charts, graphs http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60328-pie-charts-graphs.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:05:57 GMT Does anyone know of a SIMPLE programme for creating pie charts and graphs?
The only ones I've found seem very complicated.
Thanks. ]]> Computer News Dug http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60328-pie-charts-graphs.html Pattaya GoGo Bar essentials http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60318-pattaya-gogo-bar-essentials.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:29:10 GMT Now at Pattaya Tuk.com I have seen the webcam sunglasses, wasn't really impressed with them as they didn't really look like sunglasses, well ordinary ones anyway, but what about this little beauty, I think we can expect a lot more videos hitting youtube etc with lots of Thai gogo girls doing what they do best, and at $45 it's a pretty fun toy to have.




Specifications:

* The special micro camcorder is hidden in a normal wrist watch Watches timing
* Time and Date Display
* Video and voice recordings
* Camera:0.3M pixels
* Camera format:AVT format
* Camera dimension:352 x 288
* This multifunctional gardget is not only a watch,a Spy Camera,but also a Hidden Digital Video Recorder
* Primary Function: photography and video recording function
* Memory: 4GB, the computer can be connected to the use of U disk
* Digital Watch Function: Digital Time Display (hour, minute, seconds), 12 hour style
* Languages: English, Chinese
* USB: 2.0
* Video output formats: AVI
* Power Source: Internal Li-ion Battery, keep on 2 hours
* Charge Voltage limit:4.2v Battery nom:3.7v/260mAh
* charger hours:2-3H
* Videotape Electric current:110-120mAh
* For windows 98 users,you need to install the drivers to your PC by using the CD and then restart first before it works
* No need to install drivers for windows ME/2000/XP/MAX OS 9.2.2 or higher version windows(except windows 98)
* Color: Silver
* Approved: CE / FCC
* After sales service: 1 year warranty

Accessories:

* Chinese/English Manual
* 1 x CD-ROM
* 1 x USB Data Cable
* 1 x Charger

Wholesale 4GB Silver Spy Camera Wrist Watch with Micro Camcorder Hidden



YouTube - 4GB Spy Video Camera Wrist Watch with Hidden Camera from Budgetgadgets.com ]]> Computer News dirtydog http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60318-pattaya-gogo-bar-essentials.html Apple users forced to interact with Ads http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60315-apple-users-forced-to-interact-ads.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:24 GMT New York Times: Its distinctive feature...]]> Via: New York Times:
Its distinctive feature is a design that doesn’t simply invite a user to pay attention to an ad — it also compels attention. The technology can freeze the device until the user clicks a button or answers a test question to demonstrate that he or she has dutifully noticed the commercial message. Because this technology would be embedded in the innermost core of the device, the ads could appear on the screen at any time, no matter what one is doing.
The system also has a version for music players, inserting commercials that come with an audible prompt to press a particular button to verify the listener’s attentiveness.
The inventors say the advertising would enable computers and other consumer electronics products to be offered to customers free or at a reduced price. In exchange, recipients would agree to view the ads. If, down the road, users found the advertisements and the attentiveness tests unendurable, they could pay to make the device “ad free” on a temporary or permanent basis.


cryptogon.com » Apple Patents Technology That Would Force Users to Interact with Ads ]]> Computer News Jesus Jones http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60315-apple-users-forced-to-interact-ads.html Minimum requirement to download Torrents http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60305-minimum-requirement-to-download-torrents.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:27:01 GMT I have never downloaded any torrent material, and am not sure what the minimum hardware requirements are. I am currently using a CAT-CDMA phone... I have never downloaded any torrent material, and am not sure what the minimum hardware requirements are. I am currently using a CAT-CDMA phone connection at 115 kbps, which I fiqure is probably way to slow. I am led to believe, that I can buy a device from CAT that will let me download at 3 mbps, for about 6000 baht. Knowing what I do about CAT, this 3 meg will most likely be much slower. As I am out in the bush here in northern Thailand, the only connection that I can get is a wireless one from CAT. One thing in my favor is that I am less than a 1/2 km from the nearest antenna, so I always get a good strong connection.

My question is, what is the minimum transfer speed that I need to be able to download movies and music??

Thanks for any help that you can provide. ]]> Computer News BillyBobThai http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60305-minimum-requirement-to-download-torrents.html <![CDATA[Things you didn't know about VLC]]> http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60289-things-you-didnt-know-about-vlc.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:29 GMT (Credit: Written by M. Zinoune (Zinovsky) | 28 September 2009) For most people, VLC is the favorite media player because it... (Credit: Written by M. Zinoune (Zinovsky) | 28 September 2009)

For most people, VLC is the favorite media player because it plays everything they throw at it without hiccups. No hunting for codec. But VLC can do a lot of other things as well. Find out how many of these listed below you knew, and how many you did not.

1. Rip DVDs: VLC includes a basic DVD ripper. You probably would never use it when there are better DVD rippers available, but it helps to know that you can in fact, get a decent quality DVD rip with VLC. To rip a movie follow these steps:

Go to the Media menu and choose Convert/Save. Click on the Disc tab.
  • Here you can adjust the Starting Position and rip only specific titles or chapters.
  • Enter file name making sure to end with .MPG, and start ripping.
  • Click Save.
2. Record videos: With the new VLC, you can record videos during playback. The record button is hidden by default. To see it, click on View>Advanced Control. The record button will now appear. Clicking on the button while playing a movie or video will start recording. Clicking again will stop recording.

3. Play RAR files: Do you know VLC can play videos zipped inside RAR files? They play like normal video files and you can even use the seek bar. If the RAR file is split into several files, no problem. Just load the first part (.part001.rar ) and it will automatically take the rest of the parts and play the whole file.
4. Play in ASCII mode: VLC media player has an amusing ability, to playback movies in ASCII art. To enable ASCII mode, open VLC media player and click on Tools>Preferences. Open the section “Video” section and under “Output” select “Color ASCII art video output” from the drop down menu. Save it. Now play any video file to enjoy the ASCII art.

5. Listen to online radio: VLC includes hundreds of Shoutcast radio stations. You just need to enable it through Media>Services Discovery>Shoutcast radio listings. Now, open the Playlist and browse through the stations.

6. Convert Audio and Video formats: In VLC you can convert video and audio files from one format to another. Several different formats are supported like MP4, WMV, AVI, OGG, MP3 etc. To access the converter:
  • Go to Media>Convert/Save.
  • Load the file you want to convert using the Add button and click Convert.
  • Now choose the output format and output file location.
7. Download YouTube and other online videos: First grab the URL of the YouTube video page. Now click on Media>Open Network stream. Paste the URL and click Play.
Once VLC starts streaming the video, click Tools>Codec Information and at the bottom of the window you will see a Location box. Copy the URL and paste it on your browser’s address bar. The browser will now download the file which you can save it to your hard disk. Alternatively, you can record the video. (See #2).


:sexy: ]]> Computer News harrybarracuda http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60289-things-you-didnt-know-about-vlc.html Wireless USB AV Kit http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60268-wireless-usb-av-kit.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:36 GMT This looks pretty smart. 100 quid though. *Wireless USB AV Kit* *Overview* * Q-waves Wireless USB AV Kit enables users to stream from any... This looks pretty smart. 100 quid though.

Wireless USB AV Kit

Overview
  • Q-waves Wireless USB AV Kit enables users to stream from any laptop, netbook or PC directly onto your TV screen quickly and simply, with full audio support. Great for PC Gaming! Make Skype video calls on your TV. Imagine BBC iPlayer on your TV - well now it's possible! Connect a TV or projector for home cinema, showing your photo's or playing your music and internet radio. Free yourself to watch what you want, when you want.

    User Benefits

    • Movie playback from PC to your TV screen with full sound (via HDMI connection)
    • Watch Internet content on your TV
    • Watch your digital pictures and camcorder movies from your PC
    • Display presentations and content wirelessly using a projector
A single pack* consists of a pair of Wireless USB adapters - one for the TV or projector and one for the PC, Laptop or Netbook - the solution brings Wireless USB connectivity to a range of AV devices.

The Q-waves Wireless AV Kit provides full in-room coverage, making it ideal for a variety of use cases, such as wirelessly displaying internet content (provided over wireless LAN connection for example) on a large-screen TV (over the Wireless USB link).

The ‘in-room’ wireless technology used is called Wireless USB. Certified Wireless USB is the first high-speed wireless personal inter-connect technology combining the speed and security of wired Hi-Speed USB with the ease-of-use-of wireless technology. It is backward compatible with wired USB, allows users to connect up to 127 devices and delivers a bandwidth of up to 480Mb/s at 3 meters and 110Mb/s at 10 meters. Certified Wireless USB is based on the WiMedia Alliance Ultra-wideband Common Radio Platform. The Q-waves USB AV Kit is so easy to use. Just plug one USB into your PC or laptop, the other into the base unit that then connects to your TV via HDMI or VGA. With this simple set-up, that everyone can do, you'll be watching your digital content on your big screen in next to no time! Using extend mode you can stream anything from your laptop to your TV and still work on your emails and facebook whilst watching a movie.

Q-waves

YouTube - Q-waves Ultimate Wireless USB Experience: For Those Who Hate Wires ]]> Computer News dirtydog http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60268-wireless-usb-av-kit.html Recover Password http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60215-recover-password.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:01:35 GMT Is it possible to recover a password on my pc? hotmail bye the way, I thought maybe a program that I can install, Thanks Is it possible to recover a password on my pc? hotmail bye the way, I thought maybe a program that I can install, Thanks ]]> Computer News FarangRed http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60215-recover-password.html Spammers http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60175-spammers.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:26:37 GMT Why do spammers post on forums? Do they ever get any business or clicks on the links they post? What idiot would click on a spam post? Why do... Why do spammers post on forums?

Do they ever get any business or clicks on the links they post?

What idiot would click on a spam post?

Why do they use nics like caniSymnameby, Pareweigmereenbe, ScoreCock, stypommisse, valNalahill, Zerkeekstib etc.

I mean, if you want to advertise your crap long term on a forum say like Teakdoor, I would think you would choose a normal name, like joeinpkuket, chiang mai bob etc.

And for goodness sake, wouldn't it be better to get a gmail account rather than have a .gawab email account, or a .ru from Russia or th.co???

So tell me why do they do it??? :chitown: ]]> Computer News chitown http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60175-spammers.html Frightening: Framed for child porn _ by a PC virus http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60113-frightening-framed-child-porn-_-pc.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:01:25 GMT ---Quote--- Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child...
Quote:
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography.
Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses — the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this twist, it's your reputation that's stolen.
Pedophiles can exploit virus-infected PCs to remotely store and view their stash without fear they'll get caught. Pranksters or someone trying to frame you can tap viruses to make it appear that you surf illegal Web sites.
Whatever the motivation, you get child porn on your computer — and might not realize it until police knock at your door.
An Associated Press investigation found cases in which innocent people have been branded as pedophiles after their co-workers or loved ones stumbled upon child porn placed on a PC through a virus. It can cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars to prove their innocence.
Their situations are complicated by the fact that actual pedophiles often blame viruses — a defense rightfully viewed with skepticism by law enforcement.
"It's an example of the old `dog ate my homework' excuse," says Phil Malone, director of the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society. "The problem is, sometimes the dog does eat your homework."
Read the full report: The Associated Press: AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn _ by a PC virus ]]> Computer News Wallalai http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60113-frightening-framed-child-porn-_-pc.html Where is the bet place to buy pirated software of good quality? http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60057-where-bet-place-buy-pirated-software.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:43:14 GMT Am going to be in LOS (Bangkok primarily) for a week later this month on my annual visa run? While there, I want to by some pirated software, as what... Am going to be in LOS (Bangkok primarily) for a week later this month on my annual visa run? While there, I want to by some pirated software, as what you can get here in the Philippines is generally crap. I am not particularly computer-literate. I want to buy a new operating system, and would welcome any suggestions - positive or negative. Is MBK (Mabongkan - phonetic) still the place for computer gear? Thanks in advance. I am also interested in stuff like Photoshop, and any other interesting stuff you folks might recommend. I have ten year old twins, so kid stuff would be nice too - educational programs they can use for school projects and the like. Many thanks. ]]> Computer News Davis Knowlton http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60057-where-bet-place-buy-pirated-software.html Facebook banned by commies - How Do I access? http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60016-facebook-banned-commies-how-do-i.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:26:13 GMT The turn worlders in 'Nam have banned Facebook.

How do I get around this?

Using a proxy?

How can I use a proxy, if it does work?

Thanks to anyone who can help - I'm pretty ignorant about these matters.


Thanks. ]]> Computer News Milkman http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/60016-facebook-banned-commies-how-do-i.html Dropbox http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/59927-dropbox.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:29:57 GMT This has been mentioned in another thread but as its for Mac/Win/Linux Im posting it in a new one, the main reason is if you use this link * Which... This has been mentioned in another thread but as its for Mac/Win/Linux Im posting it in a new one, the main reason is if you use this link

Which you now need to PM me for

We both get an extra 250mb of storage space :)

As Im inviting people I can get an extra 1gig of free storage (250mb for each person) but you'll have to invite people to take your own from 2(.25?)gig to 3gig.


Its free and very useful for syncing files over multiple computers, has an iPhone app and you can share stuff very easily with friends /mates/whoever. Its very simple to use, it creates a Dropbox folder on your computer and aything that gets put in it is automatically uploaded to your storage and synced with any other computers you instal Dropbox on. ]]> Computer News melvbot http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/59927-dropbox.html First worm wiggles in iPhone http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/59912-first-worm-wiggles-in-iphone.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:50 GMT From BBC News, Monday, 9 November 2009 *Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone * ... From BBC News,
Monday, 9 November 2009

Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone


The worm changes the wallpaper of the phone

The first worm to infect the Apple iPhone has been discovered spreading "in the wild" in Australia.
The self-propagating program changes the phone's wallpaper to a picture of 80s singer Rick Astley with the message "ikee is never going to give you up".
The worm, known as ikee, only affects "jail-broken" phones, where a user has removed Apple's protection mechanisms to allow the phone to run any software.
Experts say the worm is not harmful but more malicious variants could follow.
"The creator of the worm has released full source code of the four existing variants of this worm," wrote Mikko Hypponen of security firm F-secure.
"This means that there will quickly be more variants, and they might have nastier payload than just changing your wallpaper."
The picture of Rick Astley is believed to be a nod to the internet phenomenon known as Rickrolling, where web users are tricked into clicking on what they believe is a relevant link, only to find that it actually takes the user to a video of the pop star's song "Never gonna give you up".
'Stupid people'
The worm has so far only been found circulating in Australia, where the hacker - Ashley Towns - who wrote the program lives.
The 21-year-old told Australia's ABC News Online that he created the virus to raise the issue of security.
It only exploits jail-broken phones that have SSH installed, a program that enables other devices to connect to the phone and modify the system and files.
My prediction is that we may see more attacks like this in the future


Graham Cluley

The worm is able to infect phones if their owners have not changed the default password after installing SSH.
"What's clear is that if you have jail-broken your iPhone or iPod Touch, and installed SSH, then you must always change your root user password to something different than the default, 'alpine'," wrote Graham Cluley of security firm Sophos.
"In fact, it would be a good idea if you didn't use a dictionary word at all."
After a phone becomes infected it disables the SSH service, preventing reinfection.
The code contains numerous comments from Mr Towns about his motivation.
Jail breaking allows a user to run non-Apple approved software

One comment reads: "People are stupid and this is to prove it."
"It's not that hard guys. But hey who cares its only your bank details at stake."
The worm can be removed by changing the phone's password and deleting some files.
A spokesperson for Apple warned against jail-breaking handsets.
"These hacks not only violate the warranty, they will also cause the iPhone to become unstable and not work reliably," the spokesperson said.
Some estimates suggest that up to 10% of all iPhones and iPod Touch are jail-broken.
The practice allows a phone user to install software and applications that have not been approved by Apple.
"Phone users may rush into jail-breaking their iPhones in order to add functionality that Apple may have denied to them, but if they do so carelessly they may also risk their iPhone becoming the target of a hacker," said Mr Cluley.
"My prediction is that we may see more attacks like this in the future." ]]> Computer News Gipsy http://teakdoor.com/computer-news/59912-first-worm-wiggles-in-iphone.html