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-Hamachi@Virtual LAN-

You got an internet connection. You just want to make it more secure. You want to share file with your friend DIRECTLY through the net.

All of these mean you need Hamachi.

Internet is not really a secure communication compared to Local Area Network. LAN is mainly consist of trusted computer but internet got a vast list of network connected to make a huge internet.

Hamachi can change your internet into LAN. Virtually. This means it will be more secure, more direct and thus more efficient. In the other words, basically hamachi provide free virtual private network service for you . I've used it mainly for playing game with my friends.

Advantage of Hamachi

1)LAN over the internet
-Arrange multiple computer into a secure network, as if they were connected using physical cable
2)Files and network drives
-access file and network drivers

3)Zero-configuration
-you dont have to configure the VPN
4)Security
-industry leading encryption
5)Cost-effective
-free for non-commercial users

How to use it?

First step
Download and install

Second
Open hamachi. Click the power button at the left-bottom.

*You might have to set your nickname during the first-time start
*You can see your i.p number at the top of hamachi when power is on.

Next
Okay, let say that you and a friend want to make a virtual LAN.

*You-PC01
*Your friend-PC02

The concept is very simple. You create a network. Ask your friends to join your network.

For PC01
Choose the middle button and choose>create network

Set the name and the password...DOne!

Room created..

For PC02
Choose the middle button and choose>join network

*Your friend's ip should'nt be the same with you.(i'm using the same pc to demonstrate so the ip is the same)

Key in the name and the password...Done!

***DONE***

*You have to configure or off your firewall to allow hamachi to connect to the internet
*The connection is successful if you can each other pc's at the network in the window.

Then, if you want to play game with your friends, make sure you choose LAN option in the game.

For more information on file sharing, click here.

More information about hamachi.

Paragon Hard Disk Manager

By the time you read this text you probably have been waiting for the page to load patiently. Slow system? Probably. Then look no further than my post now.

Slow system is probably due to less system maintenance other than that ton of virus breeding in your pc. Most of us spent a lot to buy the hardware that they believe can boost their overall pc's performances. Well that's fortunately true. But most of them spent less time doing maintenance their pc.

One of the most crucial asset in determing overall pc's performances is hard disk. So you need a right tool to take care of this main storage.

PARAGON HARD DISK MANAGER

Frankly speaking, i've heard about this tools for a long time but only last october i got my hand on it. Again, it seems worth to me as it lived up to my expectation.

What are the functions?

1)Backup and restore.
-the most common function for

2)Degragmentation tools
-defrag your disk

3)Cloning
-Make exact copy of your hard disk to another hard disk
-Migrate your whole data to another hard disk

4)Partitioning tools
-Creates, formats and deletes partitions
-Separates partitions
-Merges partition
-Expands size of partitions

5)Wiper
-erase entire data on your hard disk

Advance partition tools~

User-friendly interface.~

Copy your hard disk..~

Advance defragmentation tools..~

I highly recommended this software especially if you want to make change to your existing partition because it's really simple and safe.

More information

-Everest-

Huh..it's been a long time since i didn't post any entry to this blog..

It's a holiday. My last few weeks were filled with a lot of visit to my-long-time-no-see relatives..^_^

Now i just want to share something that is one of my favorite tools. It's actually some kind of swiss-army-knife for any computer technicians.It's called E-V-E-R-E-S-T.

For a little overview, i'll try to make it in a simple language. Everest is a all-in-one utility that can provide hardware and software details and configurations for your pc.

So, what makes it so special?

Well, for most technicians or pc enthusiasts, in some circumstances, they need to know all the details of the computer components in order to troubleshoot computer's malfunctions.

Who need this tools?

*technicians
*pc enthusiasts
*overclockers
*those who want to upgrade their computer

If you're want of these lists, you must continue to read.

How can it helps you?

*provide detail hardware configuration and setting for overclock
*benchmark your pc performances
*list all the model of the components for upgrade
*monitor the temperature and voltage of your computer

Seeing is believing right? Check some screenshot...~

Detailed computer hardware...

More details..~

You can see the fsb and multiplier for your computer..~
*frequency = fsb x multiplier ^_^

RAM timing...~

More...

You can also run monitor diagnostics..~

Stress your computer after overclock process to measure stability...~

Benchmark your pc and see other comparisons..~

There is also hardware monitoring function provided at the toolbar...~

Again..

Here is why you should try this software...

*in case you want to upgrade pc hardware...
e.g ram- you need to know whether it is sdram@ddr@ddr2@ddr3..

*in case you want to ask tech assist from technicians...they will ask you little info about your pc..

*in case you want to overclock your pc..you need to know the timing/voltage/

*maintain your pc health
e.g - monitor the temperature before a pc gets overheat

After all, eventhough there is other small utility that can help you know your computer..this is certainly all-in-one software.

More info

*i'm using window xp service pack3
*there are few editions of everest

-SAT tools-

SAT. Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Neither I'm going to talk about SAT here..Nor i'm trying to question it's reliability..hu2..i bet that when we think of sat..the first depiction on our mind will be something related to huge collection of lexicon(got it?) right..?

SAT is undeniably a "crucial phase" for students who wish to enter America...We need to ace it in order to get a good college such as M.I.T but yet the exam itself is so frustrating for us sometimes as we aren't familiar with the words used..

I just want to share something small yet-so-important that can greatly bring blocks of score differences..Vocaboly.

Vocaboly is a software that can profoundly improve your mastery of
"high-level-rarely-heard" vocabolary..of coz it won't really be helpful for some of you..but i bet some you of you might want something to push your marks little towards the edge right?

Vo-Ca-Bo-Ly...

You can choose which test are you going to take...they will suit the vocab according to the most popular vocab for the test..~

Conventional learning method...sit-and-try-to-remember...5014 words for SAT..~

It also includes on-the-spot recall function~

a small typing game..~

Listen and type..~

My favorite..multiple-choice-question..~

More game...~

eventhough the game is theoretically boring...sometimes it can be fun too...especially if you got some friend to play with..~ =)

After all, frankly speaking, i can't really tell how much this software has helped my mastery of english...i'm telling this because actually i didn't really utilise this software fully...~

some features~

-VOCAB for TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, GRE, VOA SPECIAL ENGLISH(i think IELTS too)
-Focus on Popular software
-Word Ticker
-Recall
-Spelling
-Listening
-Multi-choice test
-Memory game
-Star War game

But still...i'm sure this software can be a boon for your success..~

More information

*Maybe you can share with those who haven't take SAT/GRE/TOEFL/GMAT yet..or keep it for your junior..~

-Malaysian Antivirus-

Have any of you heard about Malaysian antivirus? I bet some might have heard of this..but i do believe some haven't heard any. Here i just want to share few of malaysian antivirus..(>_<) ! Few of Malaysian antivirus.Yup..it is made FULLY by Malaysian.. Based on my knowledge, there is at least 5 antivirus made by Malaysian...:-

~Vbuster by Uncle Looi Hoong Thoong~
~Portable Antivirus by Alternator from Putera.COM~
~GVR@Geekz Virus Remover by Aponie from Putera.COm~
~AVS@Anti Virus Solution by Neology from Putera.COM~
~CLAV@Cixent Light Antivirus by Cixent from Putera.Com~

Lucky me because i've been puteranian since 2004 so i can easily keep track on them..=)

*I haven't really check on Lowyat.net whether there is some antivirus products there. *Putera.com is one of the most well-known site for technology reference by Malaysians, especially Malay.

Alternator,Aponie,Neology and CIxent are malay(if i'm not mistaken) while Loong Hooi Thong is Chinese. =)

And for your information, some puteranians are currently still in plan of making new antivirus ; PuteraAntivirus. It is still in early phase of planning but as i don't have enough expertise ^_^,i just want to promote this..~

More information:-

*All of them except Vbuster(i'm not sure) are freeware but subject to change in the future~ ~Vbuster~
~Portable Antivirus~
~GVR~
~AVS~
~CLAV~

Fortunately,I have used all of them for quite a time and i think i will review them in the next time..

-CCleaner-

This is certainly one of the best privacy tools on the net..(i think so)

For your information, it's been a long time since i know the internet that i start to use this kind of privacy tool...i have used a lot of software..dr.washer(i dont know it's still exist or not)..system mechanic..manual and tedious window procedure..

My search came to an end when i found this.^_^

I have used it since it's in beta version =) till now and all that i can say is that it's certainly one of must-have tools.

Ccleaner

little info~

-freeware
-small installation file
-fast and light
-can integrate with many popular browser
-support many application

Computer usually *stores a lot information on user activities~
examples:-

-MRU(most recent unit) the one that you see in certain app. such as MS office
-cache
-internet cookies for your browser*
-temporary file
-login password

*based on computer setting
*ccleaner support many browser such as internet explorer@firefox@opera@safari@netscape

This little software allows you to remove any traces of your activities.

Ccleaner works well with many application..~ =)

Yup..Ccleaner also includes some registry fix function..

Last but not least, you can remove invalid uninstallation file on your computer and set your startup(program that run when window start)..~

For one who want a little-swiss-knife for your privacy, I highly recommend this Ccleaner..

More info
http://www.ccleaner.com

Download
http://www.ccleaner.com/download

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