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Disabling Internet Explorer Security Settings Check [Solved]

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Percy Kwong

For those of us still on Windows Internet Explorer as a browser, we’ve definitely made some changes to the default security settings.  This leads to the really annoying bar that pops up asking you to “Fix the Security Settings for Me.” (Click the Thumbnail to see the annoying page) [nggallery id=3] If you’re like me,…

Seriously Speeding up Windows 7 and other Computers [Bootcamp compatible]

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

OK.  So you’re running Windows and over time, you’ve started to notice things are starting to slow down extensively.  Boot up and log-in start to take minutes instead of seconds.  This tutorial will show you how to speed up your Windows install (and clean up a lot of the mess) over the life of the…

Recommended Products I use these for all my clients.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Supermicro Motherboards – They work well and have proven chipsets. 3Ware RAID Cards: They’re one of the best in the industry.  They work and I’ve never lost data with them. Remember to buy the battery backup option. Supermicro Cases: Talk about seriously over-engineered cases.  They cool well and are built to last. Quality beyond anything…

RAID and what it Means

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

RAID.  Rapid Array of Inexpensive Disks.  That’s what it means.  The question is what level of RAID do you need? God knows there are plenty of different types of RAID.  This post explains the different RAID levels and *hopefully, it will help you pick the right configuration for you*** Note:  When in doubt, RAID 1+0…

Sony S-Frame Stupidness [Solved]

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Percy Kwong

Sony S-Frame doesn’t display photos [solved]

Cyanogenmod 7 and GPS FIX on the T-Mobile G2

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Percy Kwong

G2 / Vision Fix for GPS with Gingerbread and Cyanogenmod 7 Success!!! CM7

Nexus One, iPhone 3GS, Blackberry Bold 9000 and 9700, or Backflip? Which one is smartest?

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Percy Kwong

I’m a gadget geek.  More of a power-user who’s only interest in a device is the utilitarian value it provides me in my day to day life. This means I need a device that works well, is easy to use, and can survive the day-to-day rigors of a road warrior. I’d like to point out…

Video Conferencing.. Ready for Prime Time.

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Percy Kwong

The reality of video conferencing 10 years or even 5 years ago was a pipe dream for the casual home user.  It wasn’t a robust solution with tons of problems involving firewalls, port settings, compatibility between clients, etc.  It was a possibility in the domain of the elite few corporations with big internet pipes and…

More Apple store bullshit from employees.

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Percy Kwong

So I just get back from the Apple store at the Bergen Plaza mall in NJ where I asked an employee, “When do you think Apple is going to fix the 3g issue with the iphones?”  He replies to me, “It’s fixed.  They fixed it with 2.0.2”  I replied to him that it made my…

Things I’d love to have on the iPhone

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Percy Kwong

Just a few things I’d love to have on my iPhone and what I’d pay for it. 1. VOIP client – I know it’s not allowed, but it would allow me to extend my pbx to wherever I was. $100.00 2. Bluetooth File Transfer and Transfer of Contacts and Such. $20.00 3. Slingplayer $50.00 4….

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