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From time to time I’d get a call from acquaintances regarding their computers. Usually it’s about the viruses, trojans, worms, spywares, etc.
Well, this time it’s a Rootkit!
I know that the most effective way is to wipe the hard-drive clean and fresh-install Windows. I opted to clean the system to see what kinda damges done on this computer. Thanks to ComboFix author!
I’m going to fresh-install Windows later.
There are times when I need to de-tune my guitar down to Q and I had no tuner handy. Thanks to Gibson for their iPhone App that includes tuner and metronome.
Partial description:
FEATURES:
- A professional quality Chromatic Tuner that will allow you to tune any instrument using the iPhone microphone (or iPod Touch with microphone attachment)
- Alternate Tuning settings so you can quickly and easily tune your guitar to various alternate tunings, including Open G, Low C, Drop D, Eb and others.
- A Standard Mode Tuner that allows you to tune each string to a sample tone
- An accurate Metronome with multiple time signatures, visual and audio options, and a set-your-own tempo tap pad
- A Chord Library with a sample of the essential chords for every player beginner to advanced
Did I forget to mention that it’s free?
Still, there’s no instruction to downtune to Q.
UPDATE
I just called FCC regarding this matter and this type of “marketing” does violate CAN-SPAM Act.
You should file form 1088G to report this violation.
File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
I just received another Text-Spam on my mobile phone. This is an unsolicited marketing ploy from unscrupulous individual(s).
This time is from (714) 916-3671
The Spam says:
If you are $10,000 or more in Credit Card Debt, you qualify for our Debt Settlement Program. Reply “YES” to be contacted today with info.
I have previously contacted FCC regarding this issue, and surprisingly FCC found that these Text-Spam do not violate the Communication Act of 1934.
Am I the only one getting amused by this?
Geeky: Star Trek’s James T. Kirk – Chris Pine
Geekier: “Learn to Program” author – Chris Pine
One Chris Pine is not like the other.
Star Trek is available on:
“Learn to Program” book is also available for purchase.
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Disclaimer
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a Canon Vixia HF S21” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.
After a long wait, one of my favorite utilities is now Snow Leopard Compatible.
Enter iStumbler 0.9.9 on February 16th, 2010.
iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices, Bonjour services and Location information with your Mac.
Release 99 includes a number of bug fixes and enhancements for Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
I really missed this app.
iStumbler is also available for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Tiger (10.4), Panther (10.3) and Jaguar (10.2).
I’ve got another Text Spam and this time is from (562) 314-8316.
I have been filing complaints to FCC and unfortunately they ruled that such Text Spam did not violate any of their rules. I’ll get to that in the future.
Update: Apple introduces Aperture 3
It’s 4:00 AM and I’m still awake, don’t know why.
Anyway, Apple Store is down for updates. I bet they’re going to add the fabled 16-core MacBook Pro today…errr…that doesn’t really exist. I’m really hoping a Quad-Core MacBook Pro.
Based on the circulating rumors, Core i5 and Core i7 MacBook Pro is coming really soon.
Now, if only I could get that one company the salary they owe me, I could immediately buy the 16-core MacBook Pro.
