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Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 was released on September 03, 2007.

On of the earliest and free Anti-Spyware program. I have been using Spybot since late 2002, and couldn’t be anymore thankful to the developers. They have been the saving grace for many times. Countless numbers of Windows running computers were saved using Spybot. Granted that I use more than one program to fight spyware, but Spybot is in the permanent roster.

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 is compatible with Windows Vista.

Get Spybot – Search & Destroy from Safer-Networking.org and don’t forget to donate to the developer who provides this wonderful software for free.

http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://spybot.info/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/donate/index.html

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Installing Windows XP on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC

HP Pavilion S7700N

I have been getting a lot of emails lately regarding Windows XP installation on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC. I have been busy with different projects, and I no longer have easy access to the computer. Nevertheless, I’d like to help anyone interested in installing Windows XP on this computer.

I am going to list what Windows XP drivers that might work on this computer, please try them with caution. If it is successful, please leave me a note here.

Hope this helps, and please leave me a message, if any of the drivers work with Windows XP.

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Apple Posts Info for The $100 iPhone Credit

http://www.apple.com/iphone/storecredit/

iPhone $100 Store Credit

Requests for the $100 credit must be submitted by November 30, 2007.
You must activate your iPhone with AT&T prior to submitting your claim. Once you activate, return to this page after 24 hours to request your credit

As promised, Apple posts the information on the $100 credit for iPhone purchased before August 22nd, 2007.

$100 Apple Store Credit for Early iPhone Owners

If you bought your iPhone before August 22, you may be eligible for an instant $100 electronic credit toward the purchase of products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. See the terms and conditions below for more details.

To receive your credit, follow these three easy steps.

Step 1: Identify your iPhone

To confirm eligibility, simply enter your phone number and iPhone serial number in the fields provided.

Step 2: Enter your access code

You will receive an SMS text message on your iPhone containing the access code to redeem your $100 credit. Enter your phone number and your access code in the fields provided to generate an electronic store credit.

Step 3: Get your $100 Apple Store credit

You will receive a $100 electronic store credit to purchase products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

Apple iPhone $100 Credit Access Code

Related:

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

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Getting Warranty Service for Slingbox PRO – Part 1

For the past week I have been having trouble connecting to my Slingbox PRO from inside and outside the LAN. Earlier tonight the network light on the Slingbox PRO turned off. I tested the ethernet cable, the switch, and the router; they all are fine. I attempted reseting the Slingbox PRO, and to my surprise it failed to do so.

I guess I have to call Sling Media to get my Slingbox PRO repaired.

http://us.slingmedia.com/page/slingboxpro.html
http://www.slingmedia.com/

Slingbox PRO @ Amazon.com

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Which AVCHD Camcorder To Buy? Panasonic HDC-SD5 or Sony HDR-CX7

I have been thinking about getting an HD Camcorder for a while now. I am now looking at the solid state AVCHD Camcorders from Panasonic and Sony.

I still can’t decide to get Panasonic HDC-SD5 or Sony HDR-CX7. Each has its own strength and weaknesses. I wish that I could have a combination of both. Panasonic HDC-SD5 uses three (3) CCD sensors, while Sony HDR-CX7 uses one (1) CMOS sensor. Sony HDR-CX7 has the NightShot® Infrared System which I really like and Active Interface Shoe. Based on the specs, Panasonic HDC-SD5 has higher effective pixels, web-cam feature, uses SD-card which is generally cheaper than Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.

Anyway, I still can’t make up my mind between the two.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD Camcorder

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Apple Posts iTunes 7.4.1

Apple posts iTunes 7.4.1 for both Mac and Windows, just a little over a day after iTunes 7.4 was released.

iTunes 7.4 for Mac (38.3MB) | for Windows (49.1MB)

This update adds support for the new iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod touch, plus create customer ringtones exclusively for iPhone.

About iTunes 7.4.1
With iTunes 7.4.1, sync your favorite music and more with the new iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod touch, plus create custom ringtones exclusively for iPhone with many of your favorite songs purchased from the iTunes Store. You can now also play purchased videos with closed captioning (when available), easily rate your favorite albums from one to five stars, and watch videos at a larger size inside the iTunes window.

This is odd, because I just installed iTunes 7.4 on September 5th.

Not sure what Apple “fix”, but I can no longer add my own ringtones using the “.m4r” extension method.

How to add your own custom made ringtones to the iPhone:

  • Encode the file into 128kbps AAC, smaller file size is preferred.
  • Rename the file extension from “.m4a” to “.m4r”; for Mac OS X “Get Info” the file, then change the extension name there.
  • Add the now “.m4r” file into iTunes, preferably have iTunes to copy the files into the library.
  • Look for the “Ringtones” folder, usually inside the “iTunes/iTunes Music/Ringtones” folder.
  • Rename the extension of the files back to “.m4a”.
  • Connect your iPhone, go to the “Ringtones” tab, and check the ringtones you want to send to the iPhone.

So far it is possible that Apple has just plug this “.m4r” extensions hole, or it is just a “side effect”.

iTunes 7.4.x is no longer supported under Windows 2000

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Steve Jobs: An Open Letter to iPhone Early Adopters

Shortly after the Apple announced the iPhone price drops, shy of 10 weeks of its release, many iPhone early adopters express their outrage. This is one PR nightmare for Apple. Dropping the iPhone price so early does punish Apple’s loyal fans. Apple discussion board was flooded with disgusts by iPhone early adopters regarding the price drop. In the same fashion, Apple Support and Apple Store were flooded with the same complaints.
Today, Steve Jobs is taking the charge in the iPhone price drop damage control. Apple posts an open letter from Steve Jobs to iPhone owners (read: iPhone early adopters).

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/
Steve Jobs' Open Lettter to iPhone Owners.

In essence, Apple will be issuing $100 store credit for each iPhone purchased at a full price at Apple or AT&T stores. The $100 credit is good toward any purchases made on any Apple Stores or Apple Online Store.

More details on how to get the store credits will be posted on Apple website.

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/