MY350Z.COM Forums - Computer/Tech http://my350z.com/forum Hardware, Software, Gadgets en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:10:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:my350z.com/get//forum/images/kirsch/misc/rss.jpg MY350Z.COM Forums - Computer/Tech http://my350z.com/forum Dell XPS laptop help (weird characters on screen) http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465247-dell-xps-laptop-help-weird-characters-on-screen-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:33 GMT Hey guys,

I have a Dell XPS Laptop. Needless to say it has now crapped out on me, below are the pix of what it's doing.
I thought it was a battery/power problem so I swapped out a new battery but that didn't change. Then I thought it was a memory problem so I took out 1GB DIMM out of the 2GB sticks I have, and swapped (not replaced with new) those in and out but I am still getting the same problem. I have formatted, but still no go.

So is it the LCD or Video Card? Should I get new RAM sticks? I am getting frustrated...



]]> Computer/Tech digitaltrance http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465247-dell-xps-laptop-help-weird-characters-on-screen.html Looking for some feedback on a personal undertaking... http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465225-looking-for-some-feedback-on-a-personal-undertaking-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:49 GMT Guys, I started a blog at the end of October. Please take a look & give me some feedback.

http://nicks-it-security.blogspot.com/


I work for a community bank & after attending a conference on IT Security, where other community banks were in attendance, I found that a lot of them weren't as on top of current & foreseeable risks associated with IT security.

As the sole internal IT person for my bank, I have learned to stay on top of a lot of things that I didn't think about as often in my other IT positions. Working for a regulated industry such as banking is a different can of worms.

I try to post articles that relate to common problems that any IT staff would deal with but with a focus on things that really affect smaller community banks & banks in general.

Please take a look & let me know what your thoughts are. Any thing I should change, add, cover? Any & all suggestions & criticism is appreciated.

Thanks,

Nick ]]> Computer/Tech 430ztt http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465225-looking-for-some-feedback-on-a-personal-undertaking.html Google Chrome OS http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465224-google-chrome-os-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:29 GMT Very shortly after the unveiling of Google's Chrome OS, it is now available for download. This new operating system is based completely off the internet and internet apps, but the integration of said apps in this system is much deeper, bringing a native-like feel to those apps.

Read more about it here:
Google's Chrome OS via Gizmodo ]]> Computer/Tech BearJew http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465224-google-chrome-os.html DJ Controller http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465035-dj-controller-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:02 GMT Hey, anyone have any experience w/a DJ controller. I just got this...

Vestax Spin DJ Controller

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX742VC/A ]]> Computer/Tech coolsd20 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/465035-dj-controller.html Iphone users: Post your screenshots!!! http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464927-iphone-users-post-your-screenshots-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:38:34 GMT This is what mine looks like while being charged: Image: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b374/Diesel350/Samsung019.png Here is my... This is what mine looks like while being charged:



Here is my lockscreen:

]]> Computer/Tech Diesel350 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464927-iphone-users-post-your-screenshots.html Adobe Illustrator Help http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464776-adobe-illustrator-help-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:43 GMT Can someone please help me. :( i am working with Illustrator CS4 I am trying to convert a logo which in in a .gif format into a vector... Can someone please help me. :(

i am working with Illustrator CS4

I am trying to convert a logo which in in a .gif format into a vector graphic. i have googled, i have watched 4 different tutorials on youtube and i cant for the life of me figure it out.

i click on file, New and open up a new document. i them place the .gif image onto the document and then i embed it. i then go to live trace adjust the settings and trace. after that i am stuck. i have no idea what to do next.

can someone help me out or can i just pm you the logo and have you do it for me.


thanks in advance.
sugar ]]> Computer/Tech sugarspunZ http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464776-adobe-illustrator-help.html iPhone Jailbreak Community on CNN http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464735-iphone-jailbreak-community-on-cnn-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:24:29 GMT It's funny how the dev of Blackra1n challenges Apple.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/16/i...ers/index.html ]]> Computer/Tech ZR_Yancy http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464735-iphone-jailbreak-community-on-cnn.html <![CDATA[Verizon claims they sold "a lot" of Droids on it's first weekend]]> http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464628-verizon-claims-they-sold-a-lot-of-droids-on-its-first-weekend-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:26:38 GMT NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It turns out "a lot" is about 100,000 Motorola (MOT Quote) Droid phones sold on the first weekend.

Broadpoint AmTech analyst Mark McKechnie estimates that Verizon (VZ Quote) sold more than half of the 200,000 Droid phones Motorola supplied to its stores. All Verizon would say Monday is that it sold "a lot."

But 100,000 is not a lot, especially for a device that is crucial to the revival of a fallen Motorola. Nor is 100,000 a lot for Verizon, the No.1 telco hoping to hold that position by stopping customers from defecting to AT&T (T Quote) for the Apple (AAPL Quote) iPhone.

"This puts the Droid debut in the same category as the Palm (PALM Quote) Pre, and that's a little troubling," says Nielsen wireless analyst Roger Entner.

One has to think that Plan A for Verizon was to have a blockbuster Droid and an ongoing partnership with Google (GOOG Quote) that would rival the winning combination of AT&T and Apple.

Plan B will now almost definitely include the iPhone.

"Verizon wants the iPhone and they will get the iPhone, but it certainly strengthens your negotiation hand if you have a viable alternative," says Entner.

AT&T's exclusive iPhone sales agreement with Apple is set to expire next year and Verizon is widely expected to add the iconic phone to its lineup.



I wonder how much Verizon spent on their ad campaign? ]]> Computer/Tech ZR_Yancy http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464628-verizon-claims-they-sold-a-lot-of-droids-on-its-first-weekend.html Volume limitation software? http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464491-volume-limitation-software-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:36:51 GMT Do any of you nerds know any PC software that you can use to automatically limit the maximum volume output at any given time? (Other than NoiseNek) ... Do any of you nerds know any PC software that you can use to automatically limit the maximum volume output at any given time? (Other than NoiseNek)

Example: I'm playing some videos or music and one song or video is drastically louder than the next. I need software that will cap the output volume automatically so I dont constantly have to adjust it. Especially useful when I'm already in bed. ]]> Computer/Tech cyan http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464491-volume-limitation-software.html How to convert video to Blackberry storm http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464340-how-to-convert-video-to-blackberry-storm-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:15:50 GMT  The following will show you a step by step guide to accomplish your conversion task for Blackberry storm and other Blackberry phones. Install...  The following will show you a step by step guide to accomplish your conversion task for Blackberry storm and other Blackberry phones.


Install and launch Blackberry Video Converter



STEP 1: Add File
Click "Add File" button on the toolbar or "File > Add File" to load files.

STEP 2: Choose output format
Choose the file, click "Profile" drop-down button to choose the formats you need, then click "Browse" button to choose destination folder for saving output files.
Step 3: Convert
After choosing the format, you only need to click "start" button on the toolbar to complete the task.
Ok, the above is the easiest operation for your conversion with Blackberry Video Converter


This Blackberry Video Converter can meet your special demand on the output video parameter.





When you want to edit your videos, you can do the editor function under "edit".


1. Trim function will help you to convert a selected part of video.
click "trim", drive the scroll bar to the starting point (which can be previewed in the previewed window), click "<<" to set the starting time. And drive the scroll bar to the ending point, click ">>" to set the ending time.




2.Set the screen size:

Click the "crop" button, set the screen size: the top, bottom, left, right, as you like it.



3.Set the padding: you can choose the way to pad the unselected area.

4.Set the volume: you can set the output volume as you like it.


Code:
http://www.xlinksoft.com/blackberry-video-converter.html
]]> Computer/Tech yginny900 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/464340-how-to-convert-video-to-blackberry-storm.html Multimedia PC http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463981-multimedia-pc-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:38:53 GMT Basically, I'm looking for a cheap small pc, that can play hulu amazing, lol. Right now I have a ghetto intel pentium 4 2.8ghz with 2gb of ram and a geforce 3, attached to my tv and the computer is just old, like old old, like old old old, and I want something a little less old. It'll will only be used to watch hulu and dvd's. I'm just looking for something that can handle the work load, the computer struggle's right now and I'd like to replace it with something.

I had my laptop hooked up for a while, but I need to my laptop for school. ]]> Computer/Tech DelayedZ http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463981-multimedia-pc.html stupid jailbreak iphone users get rickrolled http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463936-stupid-jailbreak-iphone-users-get-rickrolled-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:55:43 GMT heheh.. FYI when you install SSH reset the password!

Quote:
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=16750

Now an internet worm is achieving what Apple has been unable to do -- punish those with jailbroken iPhones (phones freed of Apple's app restrictions). Sophos, a leading security firm, appears to be the first to have investigated the amusing virus. The virus, which "rickrolls" users, changing their wallpaper to an image of Rick Astley. It appears to do little else other than spreading to other jailbroken iPhones in the user's contact list.

The worm can infect any jailbroken iPhone with SSH installed and an unchanged default password. The password on jailbroken iPhones defaults to "alpine". Users can change this by installing the MobileTerminal app, available from the Cydia undergound app store, and typing the command passwd.
]]> Computer/Tech silvrhand http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463936-stupid-jailbreak-iphone-users-get-rickrolled.html almost finished my new pc http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463906-almost-finished-my-new-pc-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:04:56 GMT Since I was lucky enough to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate (legitimately, not stolen) and my power supply burned out I figured I'd start on a new build.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE w/Zalman 9900LED
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 2x2GB
ATI 4870 1GB
Kingwin LZ-850 Modular

Already had an X-fi sound card, couple hdd, Antec 900, and blu-ray drive I got a good deal on, but the video card isn't here yet because they shipped a 4850 instead so I'm still using my old X850XT PE. Yes I was long overdue for a new pc and so far I am really happy.

No issues at all, booted first time and been running great. Just can't wait to test out some new games. ]]> Computer/Tech weblair24 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463906-almost-finished-my-new-pc.html Report: Apple to launch Verizon iPhone for 2010 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463884-report-apple-to-launch-verizon-iphone-for-2010-a-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:34:04 GMT http://finance.yahoo.com/news/iPhone....html?x=0&.v=4

Apple will release a new iPhone next summer that works on Verizon Wireless as well as all global networks, a report claims, citing sources in the Taiwan supply chain.

The report, via AppleInsider, also says that the new iPhone will be smaller than the current iPhone, including a smaller screen. And that it will be manufactured for Apple by a different supplier, a subsidiary of netbook-maker Asustek.

Assuming Apple does not renew its exclusive U.S. deal with AT&T, it makes sense that Apple would make an iPhone that could work on Verizon, the largest U.S. wireless carrier with 89 million subscribers. (Verizon uses a different technology than AT&T--CDMA--so Apple has to build a new kind of phone to work on the network).

Why should Apple make the iPhone available on Verizon?

* As we reported earlier this year, it would be ridiculously cheap for Apple to make a CDMA-friendly iPhone. Even switching the current iPhone to a CDMA version would probably cost only a trivial amount. Amol Sarva, CEO of mobile gadget startup Peek, pegs the cost at less than $5 million.
* It would be very good for sales. Even though AT&T has been a hugely successful partner for Apple in terms of overall sales in the U.S., most iPhone subscribers are still coming from within AT&T's ranks -- despite the fact that AT&T only represents about 1/4 of the total U.S. wireless subscriber base. There are millions of potential iPhone buyers at other carriers who have not bought iPhones, either because they are loyal to their current carriers or hate AT&T. Verizon could also probably steal some current iPhone subscribers from AT&T, given how lousy AT&T's data network has performed in key cities, such as New York City.
* It would be bad for the competition. Verizon and other carriers are finally now getting (and promoting) decent iPhone competitors, such as the new Droid series powered by Google. But if Verizon were to get its hands on the iPhone, it would probably favor that over the Droid, at least sometimes.
* What about waiting for 4G? Even if Apple waits for Verizon's "LTE" 4G network to be ready, it would need to be able to back up onto a 3G network for several years, for use in places where 4G service is not available or is not functioning. It's possible that Apple could push that roaming traffic onto AT&T or another GSM-based 3G provider. But it makes more sense to roam onto Verizon's CDMA network.

We're not personally thrilled about the idea of a smaller iPhone -- we'd even spring for a slightly larger one -- but it could probably find a happy audience of women, teens, and people with smaller hands. (It may also be popular in other countries where people tend to be smaller.)

Either way, it makes a lot of sense sense for Apple to sell a phone at Verizon as soon as possible. ]]> Computer/Tech Diesel350 http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463884-report-apple-to-launch-verizon-iphone-for-2010-a.html Picked up a motodroid: http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463670-picked-up-a-motodroid-new-post.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:59:33 GMT Went to just play with one today, and ended up walking out of the store with one. Only been messing with it for a couple hours, but here are some... Went to just play with one today, and ended up walking out of the store with one. Only been messing with it for a couple hours, but here are some initial impressions. I'll post more as I use it. I can honestly say, there have been countless phones who've sang the "iPhone Rival" song, but this is the first phone I've used that really is.

OS 2.0:
Virtually no lag, finally a device that seamlessly flows from one thing to the next(on Verizon). Response is prompt, as soon as you select a command it's done. A welcome change for me.

Screen:
Screen is vibrant and well lit, going to have to get a screen protector soon though. As far as touch technology goes, it's like a mixture of an iPod and EnV. You simply touch what you want and it gives feedback(vibration) to let you know it's selected. Like an iPod/iPhone you simply swipe your finger to change home screens.

Keyboard:
Little tight, but honestly I've just been using the touch keyboard since I got it. Only ejected the keyboard in once when I first recieved it. Take some getting used it, but nothing deal breaking.

Camera:
Very nice pictures, I'm not a huge photophile(wtf) but they look pretty damn good to me. I'll post one later for j00 gais.

Email:
Simply entered my Gmail info and was done, pretty simple.

App Store:
Very nice and set up, again similar to Apple's. Top Paid and Free, ect. Once you download, it simply loads onto your dock and you can drag it to any of your three(I think) home screens. 10000+ apps at the moment and growing, so there's a nice selection.

Locking/Unlocking Phone:
Sort of like a rotary phone, you just press and drag your finger like dialing a number.

Browsing:
Quick browser, I've seen some YT vids comparing the iPhone and motodroids and pages load pretty quickly for me. Pinch and stretch isn't supported on the browser, but it is supported on the phone so perhaps a fix later down the road? You simply tap-twice to zoom.

Anyone else Droid it up today? ]]> Computer/Tech Glasgow Smile http://my350z.com/forum/computer-tech/463670-picked-up-a-motodroid.html