Port Forwarding for Call of Duty Black Ops 2

These are the ports need to be open to get NAT type: Open in Call of Duty Black Ops 2

TCP: 27014-27050,3074,4500, 3478, 3479, 3658
UDP: 1200,27000-27030,3074,4500, 3478, 3479, 3658

How To Connect To Informix Database Using Squirrel SQL Client

Hi readers,

In this post I will show you how to connect to Informix database using Squirrel SQL client. First thing we gonna need is:

1. Squirrel SQL Client

Squirrel SQL client is written in Java language so obviously you need to have Java installed in your machine. Once installed, you can proceed to download Squirrel SQL client from HERE. Run the installer and follow the on screen instructions.

2. Check Necessary Requirements

Run the Squirrel SQL client. Go to 'Drivers' tab. Check whether there is blue check mark next to 'Informix'. 

If there is no blue check mark, most probably you don't have the extra class for Informix.

Go HERE to download the extra class. Extract the zip file to get the jar archive.

If there is no Informix driver at all, do install the driver first. Get it from HERE. Run the setup.exe and follow the instructions.

If you see blue check mark, do proceed with step number 4.

3. Configure Extra Class Path

Right click on Informix, select Modify option. Click on Extra Class Path tab, click Add and point to the jar file. Dont forget to fill your database information in Example URL. Click Open, then OK.

4. Configure Aliases

 

Go to aliases tab, click plus sign to add new alias. Give a name for your new alias and choose Informix driver. Automatically the URL will be filled out. Make sure it is correct. Fill in your database username and password. Click Test to test the connection. If everything goes well, you can connect to your database straight away.

Crystal Report: Convert Total Seconds to HH:MM:SS Format

Lets say the total seconds is 6214:

NumberVar TotalSec :=  6214;
NumberVar Hours   := Truncate  (Remainder ( TotalSec , 86400) / 3600) ;
NumberVar Minutes := Truncate  (Remainder ( TotalSec , 3600) / 60) ;
NumberVar Seconds := Remainder (TotalSec , 60) ;
Totext ( Hours ,   '00' ) +  ':' +
Totext ( Minutes , '00' ) +  ':' +
Totext ( Seconds , '00' ) 

Solution: Double Scrollbar Problem in Google Chrome Browser

Have you guys updated your Google Chrome browser only to found out there is a bug with scrollbar?

Recently, I've downloaded the Google Chrome and found out that on certain websites, the scrollbar becomes doubled (see picture below).

For me, it is quite annoying because I had to put my cursor on the right scrollbar AND leveled with the left scrollbar. Or to be exact, everything (checkbox, submit button etc2) I have to click a little bit to the right.

Fortunately, with a bit of Googling, I've found a way to solve this.

1. Open up your Google Chrome browser. Point the address bar to "chrome://plugins"
2. Find a Flash plugin that named as "pepflashplayer.dll". If you installed a lot of olugins and having some trouble finding it, press "Ctrl + F" and find the plugin name mentioned before.
3. And then click "Disable". Restart the Chrome and try whether it works. It works for me by the way :)

ICS For Desire S is Out

Finally after long waiting, ICS update for Desire S is out. Download the ROM update utility RUU from here. Enter into USB Debugging mode, run RUU and follow on screen instruction.

How To Gather/Extract Files From Many Folders Into a Single Folder

Imagine you have multiple or even hundreds of folder and within each folder there are files. You want to gather all these files into a single folder. Obviously you can copy/paste, drag/drop one file at a time. But it is only make sense if it involve below 10 folders. But for hundreds of folders, it is time consuming. However, there is a way to do it. The quick, simple way.

Shutter Speed vs. FPS

Before this, I have a problem understanding the differences between shutter speed and frame per seconds while recording video in DSLR. So, I assumed it's not important. IT IS differs and important especially when you want to record fast moving action.

In short:
Shutter speed: How much each frame is exposed to the light source.
FPS: How many frames are recorded each seconds

See the details explanation below.







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How To Remove Smart Fortress 2012

Recently, my computer has been infected by rogue antivirus program namely Smart Fortress 2012. It is loaded whenever I boot up my Windows and displays various warning alert to lure users to buy the full version.

Among the effects are:

• slows down my computer
• I'm unable to open task manager
• cannot run any application
• rendering my computer useless

With a bit of Googling and luck, I was able to remove the fake antivirus.

Here's how do I do it:

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8 - 4 DC OS HSM

My last lens were Sigma 18-200mm DC OS HSM. I've been use it for a while and I really enjoyed the lens especially its wide focal range feature. However, like many wide-tele superzoom lens, it's prone to produce poor image quality and unsharp image and this lens is not spared from the problem. And don't forget this lens is damn heavy and you need to have super stable hands to be able to stabilize it.

Recently, I've sold the lens and seeking for new lens to try. I'm eyeing for standard zoom lens now and two lenses are really captured my attention. First one is Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and another one is Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4. To compare:

Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Full Name	Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF	Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 DC Macro OS HSM
Focal Length	17mm-50mm	17mm-70mm
Max Aperture	f/2.8 (fixed)	f/2.8(wide) | f/4.0(tele)
Autofocus	Yes (IF)	Yes (HSM)
Optical Stabilizer	No	Yes
Macro	No	Yes (0.22m)
Price	Lower	Higher by ~37%

Lets start with Tamron first. This one is non VC (vibration compensation). Tamron also got another similar lens with VC but with higher price tag. I really like the fixed maximum aperture on this lens. No matter wide or tele you go on it, the maximum aperture still at f/2.8 and that's really useful in low light condition. It also cheaper by around 37% from the competitor lens. The Sigma on the other hands, offers you extra focal length up to 70mm but at that focal length, the aperture is at f/4.0 ono.

Lets talk about autofocus. The Tamron has old-fashioned internal focus motor and it does produce quite load(but not disturbing for me at least) noise. Sigma however, implemented HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) that resulting in quick and silent autofocus. In term of focus decisive, both is perform well. Image quality also more or less the same.

For the optical stabiliser, you can opt for similar Tamron lens with VC but I think you may not need it because the maximum aperture is fixed and you can easily snap with higher shutter speed. Just use the rule of thumb. At 50mm, use at least 1/50 shutter speed. I've tried both lens and Tamron really allow us to use this rules and minimizing blurriness. You get Optical Stabiliser with Sigma though. One thing with OS/VS on both lens is, you really need to wait until the stabiliser settle itself before actually snapping a photo. If not, the result can be uglier than not using stabiliser.

To make thing short, I chose the Sigma simply because I want the extra focal length, HSM and macro capability although it's not 1:1 macro. I don't want to have similar focal length as kit lens thats why I'm not very keen with Tamron. If you're on budget constraint though, choose the Tamron. You won't go wrong with it.

Peluang Melabur Dalam Unit Amanah

Besok (31/3/2012 - Sabtu), booth Public Mutual akan dibuka di Giant Hypermarket Seksyen 13, Shah Alam.




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Kepada mereka yang berada di sekitar Shah Alam serta kawasan yang berhampiran dengannya, jika anda berminat untuk memulakan pelaburan dalam instrumen unit amanah, jemputlah datang ke booth kami untuk penerangan lebih lanjut mengenai unit amanah. Hubungi saya 018-2660543 - izham

Jumpa anda di sana!

towards financial freedom...

Cara Verify PayPal Menggunakan Kad Bank Islam Visa Debit Card-i

Jika anda mempunyai kad Bank Islam Visa Debit Card-i seperti gambar disebelah, anda boleh verify PayPal anda melalui fasility Visa yang disediakan. Verification bukanlah satu kemestian tetapi ia menjadi bonus point dimana pembeli akan lebih yakin untuk berurusan dengan anda

Tapi sebelum tu, pastikan 3 perkara ini telah dilakukan:

1. Confirm your email address.
2. Add a credit or debit card to your account.
3. Link and confirm your card.

Cara-caranya adalah:

Install Memtest on USB Pendrive

Memtest86 and Memtest86+ are open source memory test software programs designed to test and stress test an x86 architecture computer's random access memory (RAM) for errors. Each tries to verify that the RAM will accept and correctly retain arbitrary patterns of data written to it, and that there are no errors where different bits of memory interact, and there are no conflicts between memory addresses.

To install into memory stick is quite simple and straightforward. You need a USB pendrive / memory stick that are empty and formatted. This tools does helped me when my desktop frequently goes into BSOD. I used the tool and figured out that my RAM module have problems.

Go to HERE and download the Auto-installer for USB Key (Win 9x/2k/xp/7). Run the installer and follow the given steps.

To boot into Memtest tools, be sure to boot from your USB pendrive.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Is Out

The Windows 8  preview for consumer is now out for download. Head to HERE to download and try the new Windows 8 from Microsoft.

DIY: Making My Own Charcoal Chimney

Recently my class decided to held a picnic by the lake at Section 7, Shah Alam. So I thought to learn how to efficiently start the charcoal without using much energy and time. So, I've done a little Googling and found a solution I would like to try. It is called a 'Charcoal Chimney'. Here's what Wikipedia got on the term: "...is a device that is used to set either lump charcoal or charcoal briquettes alight."


Since the chimney can be easily DIY, so I thought to give it a try.

Canon MP258 Printer Driver

Hi and good day. In this entry I want to share on how to enable printing in Linux and Windows.

Mouse Auto Clicker using Auto Hotkey

Do you ever encounter a situation where you need to repeatedly click the mouse button? Fret not cos Auto Hotkey can be programmed to suit all your needs. You can download the software from the author website or alternatively from link after the break (consists of installer+sample script+compiled script).

Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda

At last, my finals is over today at 12PM (although kena present Web engineering dan betulkan report FYP..aiya). Harap-harap semua ok walaupun sem depan ada final lagi :-S.  Semoga semua orang dapat results molek-molek belako.. :D

Anyway, how today post just nak habaq kat korang tentang library baru kat seksyen 13, Shah Alam. The name is Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda @ most awesome library I've been. Asalnya library ni kat seksyen 14 berhadapan Maybank Shah Alam main branch. For those yang belum pergi lagi, wajib pergi lawat library tak kiralah nak baca paper ke, buku ke, study ke, nak main gym pun boleh. Kafe pun dekat dan murah. Makanan free pun ada..or I guess hari tu I'm lucky..haha

Entrance

Inside. Credit: Arham MJ

Panoramic using low class phone :-S

Lokasi(the one marked by green arrow):

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Waktu operasi:
Isnin: 10am - 6pm
Selasa-Jumaat: 9.30am - 6pm
Sabtu-Ahad: 9.30am - 5pm
Cuti Umum: Katup...

Change the Google Chrome User Agent

So you're browsing using google chrome in public places such as libraries, universities, cafe, etc2. The internet speed is very slow. One way to overcome is to change the user chrome user agent so you can reduce amount of data need to be transferred. User agent is software (a software agent) that is acting on behalf of a us (Wikipedia, 2012). How to change it? Here's how.