Data Recovery

@ndy    Technology, Tips    

Owh no, not again. I’m currently doing data recovery on one of the most important storage in my office. I dunno why the partition table in the hardisk suddenly dissappear. Critical. Yes. It is.  Let’s pray for miracle, yo!

Running Full Diagnostic Test…
Testing drive …
I/O Error on sector 6240292.
I/O Error on sector 6245305.
I/O Error on sector 6265539.
I/O Error on sector 6534652.
I/O Error on sector 8814444.
I/O Error on sector 9001970.
I/O Error on sector 10595238.
I/O Error on sector 20885275.
I/O Error on sector 22127405.
I/O Error on sector 60518460.
I/O Error on sector 64564589.
I/O Error on sector 84323162.

Test Results:
Model:
Capacity: 74.53 GB
Full Diagnostic Test: Passed.

In progress of copying recovered data 0f 24.52GB.  Ewww, so far so good and still counting.

Update [21/10/09, 4.30pm] : Data successfully recovered.

data recovery, critical, work

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Have a good sleep and Don’t sleep late, Andy.

@ndy    Tips    

I read about this somewhere and I think this can be my personal reminder..  Hoho..

Evening at 9 – 11pm:
is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm – 1am:
is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 – 3am:
detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Roland’s good sleep a.k.a  “Mind’s Mapping”

Early morning 3 – 5am:
detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 – 7am:
detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 – 9am:
absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 – 10am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don’t sleep late.

I guess I should change my lifestyle from now on. :/ At least not to sleep as early as 3am.

sleep, rest, enjoy, workaholic, science, detoxification

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BlogDesk Test Drive

@ndy    Tips    

Yeah, now i’m writing this post using BlogDesk. It is a simple and powerful weblog client where i can save offline posts here in my machine and upload them whenever i want, select which categories to put, upload photos directly to server and almost everything a WYSIWYG editor does. But what i concern most is “Simple” (in terms of usability and interface). That’s it. (and FREE of course)

BlogDesk is totaly free of charge and optimized for the blog systems WordPress, MovableType, Drupal, Serendipity and ExpressionEngine as well as the bloghosters Blogg.de and Twoday.net.

So, you can even use Blogdesk in MovableType and Drupal platform.

The advantages:

• The simple interface is suitable even for unexperienced users.
• Intuitive WYSIWYG Editor instead of complicated HTML Tags. Of course you can edit the tags if you prefer to.
• Easy image inserting and editing. The files are uploaded by BlogDesk, no extra work is needed.
• Automatic thumbnail handling.
• Everything can be done offline and saved for later editing. You only have to be online a few seconds to finally publish your new weblog entry.
• Integrated spell checker with dictionaries for 14 languages.
• Features like Notebook, Frequently-Used-Phrases and the Technorati-Tags-Generator relieve you from time wasting and recurring tasks.
• Publish to multiple weblogs on different servers with one click.
• Default settings can be saved as templates.
• Keep local copies of your posts.

Here is the screenshot:

Why not give BlogDesk a try?

blogdesk, wordpress, weblog client, publishing

Popularity: 20% [?]

Manage your anger in stressful situations

@ndy    Motivation, Tips    

When an individual is dealing with anger issues, usually their emotions evolve when put in stressful situations. If a difficult incident pops up, often their only way to cope with it is to put up their defensive side. Becoming angry is probably easier than dealing with the circumstances. This is unfortunate since anger doesn’t solve anything. Once it subsides, the problem is still there.

There are anger management tips which people can used when found in stressful situations. If there is a friend or family member who is easy to talk to and understanding, it might be good to talk to them. When an individual becomes angry they are incapable of seeing the other side of the problem. Talking to someone may help them by sharing their side of the story. The friend or family member may be able to help them sort through their issues and make them look at the situation from the other side. This anger management tip may work well for some people.

Another great anger management tip is to write down thoughts and feelings during a fit of anger. The angry individual may feel as if nobody understands or cares about their problems. Sharing may only cause extra conflict. Lashing out will get them nowhere. Writing or journaling may help people with anger issues. Without anyone to talk back or object to what they have to say, it may be help to get their feelings off their chest. Using writing as an anger management tip may also help in the future when trying to find the triggers which cause the angry outbursts. Being able to look back over the information written may provide the person with reasons for their anger through reading about similar incidents.

Taking a vacation, spending some alone time is another good anger management tip. Removing oneself from the environment which seems to frustrate and irritate them may be a wise idea. Being able to get away and reflect on their actions may help an individual to look at things differently. Given space and time may be positive for a person with anger issues.

Some people suggest prayer and meditation as anger management tips. Both of these suggestions involve very personal practices for an individual. Given a chance to pray and be alone with one’s thoughts is a good way to release tension and let the pressures of life wash away. Letting go of feelings of anger and negative thoughts would definitely make a positive change in a person’s life. Through prayer and meditation a person is able to dig deep into their minds and souls for answers to their problems and comfort for their broken spirits.

There are lots of anger management tips which people can practice when the going gets tough. Tips such as breathe deeply, exercise, get more rest, get out in nature, find humor in the situation and play or listen to music. These are all recommended as anger management tips for the person who finds themselves in stressful and confrontational situations.

Extra Reading : Here

anger, stress, tips, motivation, management

Popularity: 26% [?]

Restore Your PayPai Account Now!

@ndy    Tips    

No typing error. Yes, it’s PayPai! I got an email from a ‘new’ online payment processing company, asking me to update and restore my account due to unusual activity done by their team.

Paypal copy email template

The hyperlink given will direct me to: http://www.trilinkexchange.com/phpBB2/chat/appdata/%20%20/done.php

It’s just another phishing site.

Have you heard of PayPai? Huh?!

Moral of the story :
Do not click any link given in your email, especially when they ask you to update your online banking info, paypal or any other confidential details. Not to click at all! I have received few similar emails from Maybank2u and RHB. So beware!

Extra reading : What is Phishing?

paypal, paypai, phishing, email

Popularity: 63% [?]

Tips To Minimize Fuel Usage

@ndy    Tips    

Fuel price hike soon. Be prepared, eh? But anyway, here are 31 tips that can help you (read : driver, rider) to reduce your fuel usage.

Image Source :http://flickr.com/photos/mysuite21/

1. Plan your route to avoid unnecessary trips.
2. Stagger your journey to avoid peak-hour rush. Getting stuck in traffic can increase the amount of fuel consumed.
3. Try to walk for a short distance instead of driving.
4. Take advantage of car pool or public transport to save fuel and also to save our environment.
5. Know when and how to use your car wisely according to your schedule. The more you drive the more fuel you use, especially on short routes.
6. Always get your car serviced for better car performance. By keeping your engine in tip-top shape you actually save your money. The vehicle components that affecting fuel consumption can be inspected. A clean, serviced engine means better fuel efficiency.

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The Parkia Speciosa..

@ndy    Food, Tips    

or better known as “Petai” is very popular in southern Thailand, Indonesia and we Malaysian should know one. I have a friend who loves to eat petai with the sambal. To be frank, i don’t like petai coz i don’t like the smell. No thank you. Really terrible I tell you. But I do like durians & tempoyak. Heh.

I’m so surprise when i read the 19 wonders of Petai in that blog.

Petai

It can help:

1. Depression
2. PMS
3. Anemia
4. Blood Pressure
5. Brain Power
6. Constipation
7. Hangovers
8. Heartburn
9. Morning Sickness
10. Mosquito Bites
11. Nerves
12. Overweight
13. Ulcers
14. Temperature Control
15. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
16. Smoking
17. Stress
18. Strokes
19. Warts

Read More

Wanna try some? No pills, no drugs. Just “Petai”.

Popularity: 27% [?]

Ping Services

@ndy    Technology, Tips    

I guess most of Wordpress users know that, Ping-O-Matic is their default Update Service..

Your WP Dashboard > Options > Writing > Update Services

.. and actually you can add more place to ping besides Ping-O-Matic. Check the updated list and read more in here and here. But remember, Ping with caution. In other word, ethically.

Additional reading : What is Ping?

Popularity: 28% [?]

How to downgrade IE7 to IE6

@ndy    Technology, Tips    

Finally I got a method on how to get back my IE6. It is quite simple actually, Without formatting your machine.

All you need to do is go to your control panel:

Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs

Select Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 . Then click Remove.

Restart your pc and you can use back your IE6..! Now you are done. Easy, right?

Hope this will help.

[Thanks wmafendi ]

Popularity: 49% [?]

I Like IE 6 Better

@ndy    Technology, Tips    

Yes. I like IE 6 (read : Internet Explorer 6). I know Firefox is the BEST BROWSER EVER, but my work requires both browser to display the output.

And now, can somebody tell me how to downgrade my IE 7 to IE 6? Please?

I hate my work when I view it with IE 7. Sigh.

Popularity: 31% [?]

Gmail, I’m Lovin It.

@ndy    Tips    

I got a lot of email accounts (yea, more than 5 emails for me is a lot) and all of them serve different purposes. Besides using Thunderbird as my primary email client, now I know how I can fully utilize my Gmail account to send email to anyone using different ids. Means I can set my outgoing as any of my email addresses.

See?

Since I do check my Gmail regularly, I set forwarder to every email accounts I have to it. By using this method, I don’t have to waste my time log in to each of my email accounts even there’s no new email that particular time. That’s what I do all this while, but I never know that we can directly reply from Gmail using any of my email addresses! Ohh. I bet you guys know earlier than me, right? Huhu… I should explore the settings before.

What else can ‘a’ Gmail do? Do let me know. I’m lovin’ it.

gmail, i’m loving it, email

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Simple Saving Habit

@ndy    Motivation, Tips    

An article from Malaysian Investor website, by Ringgit Man. Good tips on how to start your saving habit. Eventhough you earned RM10K per month doesn’t mean that you don’t need to grow your saving..

#1: Quit smoking

“I have stopped smoking since the announcement of the new cigarette price. I have managed to save RM20 a week.”
–Mohammed, Credit Controlller. Age: 28

Ringgit Man: Live longer and save RM1,040 a year!

#2: Bring lunch to work

“I usually bring lunch to work three times per week. I manage to save about RM30 per week”.
–Soh Guat Ha, Accountant. Age: 36

Ringgit Man: Bring lunch from home to work and you can bring RM1,560 to the bank next year!

#3: Wash your own car

“Why send your car to the carwash if you have time over the weekends? The carwash operators charged RM9 per wash – this means you can save RM36 per month by washing your own car. Besides it is good exercise and, for a better workout, try polishing the car.”
–Khairi, Business Development Executive. Age: 26

Ringgit Man: Washing and polishing your car brings in an annual saving of RM1,872 which can take you a long way.

#4: Workout at home

“I have cancelled my fitness club’s membership since I rarely go there and exercise. I have started working out at home. As part of my exercise regime, I walk about my neighborhood, 30 minutes a day. Amount saved? RM180 per month.”
–Mahinder Kaur, IT Technician, Age: 25

Ringgit Man: RM180 a month for 12 months – your savings account will be very fit in a year’s time. You will have an extra RM2,160 in it.

#5: Pay your credit card bills on time

“Always pay your credit card on time to avoid incurring the RM5 finance charges for late payment. If possible, clear your credit card balance as soon as possible to avoid the high interest charges.”
–Ahmad Kamal, Programmer, Age:23

Ringgit Man: The early bird catches the worm. A prompt payer saves RM60 per year.

#6: Tutor your children yourself

“I have three school-going children, aged between 7 to 11. I tutor them myself instead of sending them to a tuition center. I save a gross amount of RM360 per month.”
–Mrs Kannan, freelance writer. Age: 42

Ringgit Man: Kill two birds with one stone. Teach your kids, spend quality time with them and you’ll save RM4,320 a year for their college funds.

#7: Hang out at a “teh tarik” stall instead of trendy gourmet coffee outlets

“My friends and I used to hang out at trendy coffee outlets during weekends which would cost us almost RM50 per week. Now, we hang out at “teh tarik” stalls and spend around RM10 a week.
–Sofiana, Student. Age: 18

Ringgit Man: Go local and save RM2,080 a year.

#8: Reduce your electricity consumption

“My family always tries to reduce electricity consumption in our home. We set the timer for the air-conditioner and switch off the lights and electrical appliances if they are not in use. We have managed to reduce our electricity bill from RM230 to RM120 per month.”
–Madam Cheah, Homemaker. Age: 47

Ringgit Man: Use energy efficiently and power-up your savings by RM1,320 annually.

#9: Plan your grocery shopping

“Whenever I buy groceries, I always spend more than the budgeted amount by buying chips, carbonated drinks and sweets. This year, I made an effort to stick to my list when I do my grocery shopping and have managed to save RM80 per month.
–Dina, Florist. Age: 33

Ringgit Man: Stick to your shopping list and save an extra RM960 a year.

#10: Pay your bills online

“I settle most of my bills using the Internet facility. I have saved RM5 in postage, RM65 from parking and fuel per month.”
–Rajesh Nair, Software Engineer. Age: 28

Ringgit Man: Go online and surf your way to RM840 savings per year. But take precautions when using the Internet.

A little cut back in your spending can go a long way to grow your savings. Start small and be patient. Give yourself 12 months and see its outcome. You will then have enough savings to invest it in the capital market!

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My two cents : In other words, spend wiser. No matter how much you earn, if you don’t plan your expenses it will make no difference. Think.

expenses, saving, money, investment

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