FW: Windows XP update locks machines with SVCHOST redlined at 100%

Ref [1]http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/windows-xp-update-locks-machines-svchost-redlined-100-fix-it-kb-2879017-230733


NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Windows XP update locks machines with SVCHOST redlined at 100%: Fix it with KB 2879017
Bug returns with recent patches in Windows XP's Windows Update processing, as SVCHOST pegs 100% CPU utilization

Unmount a drive when it was not cleanly unmounted.

[1] http://askubuntu.com/questions/170852/ntfs-partition-not-clearly-unmounted-please-help
[2] http://www.wikihow.com/Unmount-a-Drive



[1] When ubuntu boots, I get this error: "The NTFS partition was not cleanly unmounted. This probably indicates that the system was not shut down properly. Please run "chkdsk /r" from Windows; once that is fixed you should be able to resume the installation. Press OK to reboot."


E:/chkdsk /r

when being asked whether check disk on start up, choose 'No'. 

Finally, WinXp no longer ask to check E: drive for consistence and 'Ghost' is able to mount E: drive.

Display chinese in Win7 x64 notepad

[1] http://superuser.com/questions/211378/how-to-display-chinese-characters-on-notepad

After changing default font.

Updated IPTV Playlist and record IPTV using rtp URL.

[1] http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1756882

Open http://avenard.org/iptv/playlist-tpg-vlc.m3u and save playlist. You will see all RTP URL.

Open RTP URL, and click 'convert' to save as mp4 format files. 2000bps, 10fps, resolution 1:1.

If click 'stream', only *.ts H.264+Mp3 format works, but with color marks on video. Recommend 'convert'.

Video and audio could out of synch. Need find solution.


 rtp://@al-jazeera.iptv.tpg.com.au:1234

How to stream and record media in VLC

[1] http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/vlc-streaming.html

How to capture/record desktop video using VLC media player

[1]http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-capturerecord-desktop-video-using-VLC-medi/

Doing same thing that can be done by CamStudio.

Step 1:

Step2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Now, whatever you do on desktop screen will be recorded into a *.mp4 file.  : - )

Reduce the size of an Outlook Data File (.pst) -- compact

[1] http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/outlook-help/reduce-the-size-of-outlook-data-files-pst-and-ost-HA010356311.aspx


Reduce the size of an Outlook Data File (.pst)
If you delete items from an Outlook Data File (.pst), the file is automatically compacted in the background when you’re not using your computer and Outlook is running. You can also manually start the compact command immediately. It might take several minutes to compact an Outlook Data File (.pst).
Delete any items that you do not want to keep.

1. Open the Folder List view. At the bottom of the Navigation Pane, click the Folder List icon or press CTRL+6.
2. In the Navigation Pane, right-click the Deleted Items folder, and then click Empty Folder.
3. Click the File tab.
4. Click Account Settings, and then click Account Settings.
5. On the Data Files tab, click the data file that you want to compact, and then click Settings.
6. Click Compact Now.

FW: Top 5 Apps for Identifying Songs

Ref [1] http://evolver.fm/2012/10/10/top-5-apps-for-identifying-songs/

October 10, 2012 at 12:58 pm

by Jason Papanicholas

Top 5 Apps for Identifying Songs

You’re innocently going about your day when it happens: You hear a song you’ve never heard before. It rules. You need to know what it is.

Before the age of smartphones, this would probably require writing down a few lyrics to Google later. Before computers, you’d probably have to come to terms with never ever hearing that song again in your life, or perhaps singing the half-remembered chorus to a snide record store employee.  Nowadays, a plethora of apps can help you track down any stray tune that drifts into your ear.

There’s a world of music all around you — don’t let it slip away.

I have gone through these apps and compiled the best of the best, so that you don’t have to [update: We tested them more thoroughly]. And yes, we realize you probably have one of these installed already, but maybe you’ve forgotten to use it, which would be a shame. Besides, some of these take a different approach, so you might want to install more than one. There’s a world of music all around you — don’t let it slip away.

Update: We ran a road test of the best of these apps in various New York City venues. See those results here.

1. Shazam (Free, iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry)

With unlimited tagging and loads of features, the original music ID app is still the best. Shazam identifies songs quickly and accurately, and the app is fully integrated with Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, and Pandora. It has also scrapped most of the limitations they used to have on the software, meaning you can now tag as many songs as you want.

2. Soundhound (Free, iOS, Android)

Have a song stuck in your head, but can’t think of the name? Soundhound can help you with those songs that are on the tip of your tongue, or ear rather. This app can identify a song for you just by humming the melody or singing a few lyrics, in addition to providing Sham-style tagging. You have to be pretty accurate with your humming for it to guess the song, because it can’t read minds (yet). Tagging a song as it’s playing lets you see the lyrics as they’re sung, just like karaoke. You can also check out what’s hot to see what other people are tagging.

3. Hound (Free, iOS, Android)

This younger sibling of Soundhound is a music search tool that skips the typing and tapping to give you information Apple Siri-style. Say the name of a song or artist and you’ll get tour dates, biographies, their top songs and more instantly. The app shows the artists latest tweets, Facebook updates, as well as similar artists. You’ll spend less time typing and more time exploring.

4. musiXmatch (Free, iOS, Android, Windows Phone)

MusiXmatch has powerful lyric recognition and a large catalog of lyrics to accurately find what you’re looking for, based on song lyrics. You can tag and save lyrics, share them, and even browse lyrics while offline. The app is compatible with many third-party music players to give you lyrics as you’re listening.

5. Spotsearch (Free, Android)

Spotsearch is heavily integrated with Spotify, hence the name. Type in any lyrics you know to a song you’re looking for, and Spotsearch will identify it and link you to it on Spotify. If you don’t have Spotify Premium (the only way to get on-demand playback with Spotify on a smartphone), it’ll link you to YouTube so you can listen there instead.

Adjust WB on 40D

[1] http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2284675#forum-post-27416922

First, get it as close as you can using custom white balance.
1. Get a white card or a piece of white poster board.
2. Prop it up where your subject will sit.

3. Take an out-of-focus picture of it (be sure to fill the frame with the white card).
4. In your 40D's menu, find the "Custom White Balance" setting.
5. Select the picture you just took.

Now your white balance setting will be very close to reality, if not actually spot-on. Next, shoot RAW quality. In your RAW conversion software of choice (probably DPP, which came with your camera), use the eye-dropper to set your white balance. The white of your subject's eye is usually an excellent WB reference point. Teeth are usually yellowish, making them a very bad reference point.

Plumbing --- Plumber Tape Teflon Tape for Thread seal

Ref [1] Family Handyman

Use two types of Teflon on threaded joints

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Photo 1: Wrap threads

Wrap the tape around the pipe clockwise.

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Connections that rely on threaded pipes and fittings are prone to leaks if they're not sealed with either Teflon tape or Teflon pipe joint compound. Careful plumbers use both on every joint for extra security. They don't want to come back.
Start by wrapping the male threads with Teflon tape (Photo 1). With the end of the threaded pipe facing you as shown, wrap the tape clockwise. Usually three layers is enough. Once in a while, you'll run into a loose fitting that requires four or five wraps. Stretch and tear the tape to complete the wrap.
Spread a thin layer of Teflon pipe joint compound over the tape (Photo 2). If you're working with plastic pipe, choose Teflon pipe joint compound that's compatible with it. Then start the threads by hand before tightening the connection with wrenches (Photo 3). Wipe away the excess.

Lubricate the ferrule on compression joints

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Photo 1: Wipe pipe joint compound

Lubricate the ferrule and brass ring with pipe joint compound.

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Compression joints are most common on shutoff valves, although you find them on other fittings as well. They have a brass or plastic ring (ferrule) that's compressed into a recess when you tighten the nut, forming a seal. Lubricating the pipe and the ferrule with a bit of Teflon pipe joint compound (Photo 1) helps the ferrule slide along the pipe and squeeze tightly into the recessed fitting with less wrench pressure (Photo 2). Tighten compression fittings firmly with two wrenches to crimp the ferrule onto the pipe (Photo 3). Also make sure the pipe or tube goes straight into the fitting. Misalignment will cause a leak. If the fitting leaks after you turn on the water, try tightening the nut an additional one-quarter turn. This usually stops the leak.

Align slip joints precisely for a tight seal

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Photo 1: Lubricate pipe

Pipe joint compound helps lubricate and seal waste line connections.

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Joints on chrome trap assemblies rely on rubber slip joint washers for the seal, which often leak. If you're reassembling a chrome trap, buy new slip joint washers and nuts. However, new washers sometimes stick to the pipe, causing them to twist or distort as you push them tight with the slip joint nut. To avoid this, lubricate the drain tubing and slip joint with a little pipe joint compound (Photo 1). The compound helps the washer slide smoothly and creates a tighter seal.
Start the slip joint nut by hand, and twist it on until the threads are engaged correctly. Hand-tighten all joints first (Photo 2). Then adjust the trap parts until they're aligned and pitched slightly for drainage. This is key; a misaligned joint will leak, even with new washers. Finally, use a large slip joint pliers to tighten the nuts an additional half turn.
Plastic trap parts use hard plastic slip joint washers for a seal. Make sure the flat part is against the nut with the tapered side facing the fitting.

Choose flexible supply tubes

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Close-up of gasket

Flexible supply lines use rubber gaskets to seal the connections, and usually just need hand-tightening plus half a turn with a wrench

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The skinny copper or chrome supply tubes used to connect faucets and toilets (Photo 1) are tricky to cut, bend and align. But you don't have to put up with them. When you're replacing a faucet or toilet, use flexible supply hoses with a braided covering instead (Photo 2). They have rubber gaskets at each end and don't require much force to seal. They're available in many lengths and are flexible enough to fit almost any configuration. The only trick is buying a connector with the correct size nuts on the ends. Take your old tubing and the nuts on each end along with you to the store to be sure of an exact match.
Start the nuts carefully and hand-tighten. Then tighten an additional half turn (Photo 2). Avoid overtightening. It's easy to tighten the nuts a little more if the joint leaks.

Electrical Wiring Colour

Ref [1]  http://www.accesscomms.com.au/reference/powerplug.htm
Ref [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_wiring_in_the_United_Kingdom

According to [2]

	Pre-1977 IEE	Pre-2004 IEE	Current IEC
Protective earth (PE)
Neutral (N)
Single phase: Line (L)
Three-phase: L1
Three-phase: L2
Three-phase: L3

According to [1]

Australian 3-Pin Electrical Mains Plug

The domestic mains power supply in Australia is 240V AC, 50Hz. Standard 3-pin earthed power outlets are rated at 10Amps and are usually switched. The 3-flat-pin plug is used in all states of Australia (including its external territories), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.  Although the configuration is similar to mains plugs used in mainland China, dimensional differences to the plug body may be incompatible with recessed cord socket and prevent Chinese-compliant CPCS/CCC (CCEE) plugs from being legally sold/used in Australia.  Argentina also uses a similar 3-flat-pin configuration as Australia, but with slight dimensional differences and with the active and neutral wires being reversed. These important differences prevent the Argentina-compliant IRAM plugs from being legally sold/used in Australia as incorrect polarity may present an electrical safety hazard.

The Australian mains plug configuration was originally presented as provisional standard C112 in 1937, formalised as Standard C112 in 1938, redesignated AS3112 in 1981 and harmonized with the New Zealand standard and redesignated AS/NZS3112 in 1993.  Australian Standards AS/NZS 3112:2000 and AS/NZS3112:2004 for Australian Mains Plugs now define the requirements for theinsulation of the Active and Neutral pins of the plug.  15Amp and 20Ampconfigurations of the mains plug and outlet are also defined by the standard.

The following diagram shows the Australian plug wiring configuration.

 

The diagrams below show wiring for an Australian 240V mains cord plug and socket. Note the "reversal" of the Active and Neutral wires depending on whether you are wiring a socket or a plug.

 

Standard wire colors are:

	Marking	Flex conductor colors	Building wire conductor colors
Active	A	Brown	Red
Neutral	N	Blue	Black
Earth	E	Green/Yellow	Green/Yellow

Older flex and premises wiring will use the following colors:

	Marking	Flex conductor colors	Building wire conductor colors
Active	A	Red	Red
Neutral	N	Black	Black
Earth	E	Green	Green

Check out our extensive range of Power cords, AC adaptors, In-line switch mode power supply units and Power components from our on-line catalog.

Which 3G Networks offer public IPs?

Reference:
[1] http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1501815


We need an unofficial list of our 3G ISP specs given their differences and it's not practical for anyone to have to buy and try dongles/SIMs from each network (both pre & post paid) just to try.

While all will allow web browsing & email, beyond that seems cloaked in secrecy.

Many networks are actually private networks, behind a NAT, without a publicly accessible IP (either dynamic or static) preventing many common functions such as remote control (of routers and PCs), IP cameras, VPNs & servers. Presumably there aren't enough public IP addresses to go round but at least there should be mechanisms such as port forwarding. Or other options?

Telstra 3G (post paid) is private (& I would assume also prepaid) but I'm advised Bigpond offers public IPs – except I'd need to sign up to a contract just to try!! I'm aware Virgin Broadband at Home (post paid) is public (via Optus 3G) but suspect Virgin prepaid is private. I have No Further Information (NFI) on Optus, 3/Vodafone or others (if different from their host such as Bigpond & Telstra on NextG).

=============at 2010-Aug-2, 1:38 pm===============
Exetel – external, fixed IP
Beagle – external dynamic IP, optionally fixed IP.
Optus – external dynamic IP
Telstra Prepaid – Private network behind NAT
Vodafone – mostly external dynamic IP (but not always – hard to figure out why)

Virgin prepaid is public (VirginInternet APN)

Internode only offer public, with optional static

Telstra BigPond is public

Telstra 3G internet is only private for the usual default APN's:
telstra.internet
telstra.wap
telstra.iph

However if you're a Telstra business mobile account holder you can request the "GPTEXB3" code to be activated on your account to allow access to the "telstra.extranet" APN.
When telstra.extranet is used (billed with the same data allowances as telstra.internet) you will be allocated a public dynamic IP in the 123.209.x.x IP range. If you keep your device active you'll have the same IP for days or weeks at a time so it's almost static!

TPG IPTV over Wireless with Netcomm N150/NB14WN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZYrOsW3gEo&noredirect=1

I was able to set my desktop up the way you see because I am using Linux (Ubuntu 10.04). The desktop is Gnome 2.30. The dock is Cairo dock. The transparent panel is conky. If you are running Ubuntu let me know and I will point you to the relevant links to install and configure the other stuff.

Windows command line

[1] http://en.kioskea.net/faq/403-command-prompts-for-windows

Control Panel

• CONTROL: opens the control panel window
• CONTROL ADMINTOOLS: opens the administrative tools
• CONTROL KEYBOARD: opens keyboard properties
• CONTROL COLOUR: opens display properties with the appearance tab
• CONTROL FOLDERS: opens folder options
• CONTROL FONTS: opens font policy management
• CONTROL INTERNATIONAL or INTL.CPL: opens the regional and language option
• CONTROL MOUSE or MAIN.CPL: opens mouse properties
• CONTROL USERPASSWORDS: opens user accounts editor
• CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2 or NETPLWIZ: user account access restrictions
• CONTROL PRINTERS: opens faxes and printers available
• APPWIZ.CPL: opens the add or remove programs utility tool
• OPTIONALFEATURES: opens the add or remove windows component utility
• DESK.CPL: opens display properties with the themes tab
• HDWWIZ.CPL: opens add hardware wizard
• IRPROPS.CPL: infrared utility tool
• JOY.CP: opens game controllers settings
• MMSYS.CPL: opens sound and audio device properties with the volume tab
• SYSDM.CPL: opens system properties
• TELEPHON.CPL: opens phone and modem options
• TIMEDATE.CPL: date and time properties
• WSCUI.CPL: opens Windows Security Center
• ACCESS.CPL: opens accessibility options
• WUAUCPL.CPL: opens automatic updates
• POWERCFG.CPL: opens power options properties
• AZMAN.MSC: opens authorisation management utility tool
• CERTMGR.MSC: opens certificate management tool
• COMPMGMT.MSC: opens the computer management tool
• COMEXP.MSC or DCOMCNFG: opens the computer services management tool
• DEVMGMT.MSC: opens device manager
• EVENTVWR or EVENTVWR.MSC: opens event viewer
• FSMGMT.MSC: opens shared folders
• NAPCLCFG.MSC: NAP client configuration utility tool
• SERVICES.MSC: opens service manager
• TASKSCHD.MSC or CONTROL SCHEDTASKS: opens schedule tasks manager
• GPEDIT.MSC: opens group policy utility tool
• LUSRMGR.MSC: opens local users and groups
• SECPOL.MSC: opens local security settings
• CIADV.MSC: opens indexing service
• NTMSMGR.MSC: removable storage manager
• NTMSOPRQ.MSC: removable storage operator requests
• WMIMGMT.MSC: opens (WMI) Window Management Instrumentation
• PERFMON or PERFMON.MSC: opens the performance monitor
• MMC: opens empty console
• MDSCHED: opens memory diagnostics tools
• DXDIAG: opens DirectX diagnostics tools
• ODBCAD32: opens ODBC data source administrator
• REGEDIT or REGEDT32: opens registry editor
• DRWTSN32: opens Dr. Watson
• VERIFIER: opens driver verifier manager
• CLICONFG: opens SQL server client network utility
• UTILMAN: opens utility manager
• COLORCPL: opens color management
• CREDWIZ: back up and recovery tool for user passwords
• MOBSYNC: opens synchronization center
• MSCONFIG: opens system configuration utility
• SYSEDIT: opens system configuration editor (careful while using this command)
• SYSKEY: Windows account database security management (careful while using this command)

Windows utility and applications

• EPLORER: opens Windows Explorer
• IEXPLORER: opens Internet Explorer
• WAB: opens contacts
• CHARMAP: opens character map
• WRITE: opens WordPad
• NOTEPAD: opens Notepad
• CALC: opens Calculator
• CLIPBRD: opens Clipbook Viewer
• WINCHAT: opens Microsoft Chat Interface
• SOUNDRECORDER: opens sound recording tool
• DVDPLAY: run CD or DVD
• WMPLAYER: opens Windows Media Player
• MOVIEMK: Opens untitled Windows Movie Maker
• OSK: opens on-screen keyboard
• MAGNIFY: opens Magnifier
• WINCAL: opens Calendar
• DIALER: opens phone dialer
• EUDCEDIT: opens Private Character Editor
• NDVOL: opens the mixer volume
• RSTRUI : opens Tool System Restore (For Vista only)
• %WINDIR%\SYSTEM32\RESTORE\rstrui.exe: opens Tool System Restore (for XP only).
• MSINFO32: Opens System Information
• MRT : launches the utility removal of malware
• Taskmgr : Opens the Windows Task Manager
• CMD: opens a command prompt
• MIGWIZ: Opens the tool for transferring files and settings from Windows (Vista only)
• Migwiz.exe: Opens the tool for transferring files and settings from Windows (for XP only)
• SIDEBAR: Open the Windows (Vista only)
• Sigverif : Opens the tool for verification of signatures of files
• Winver : Opens the window for your Windows version
• FSQUIRT: Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
• IExpress opens the wizard for creating self-extracting archives. Tutorial HERE
• MBLCTR: opens the mobility center (Windows Vista only)
• MSRA : Opens Windows Remote Assistance
• Mstsc : opens the tool connection Remote Desktop
• MSDT: opens the diagnostic tools and support Microsoft
• WERCON: opens the reporting tool and solutions to problems (for Vista only)
• WINDOWSANYTIMEUPGRADE: enables the upgrade of Windows Vista
• WINWORD : opens Word (if installed)
• PRINTBRMUI : Opens migration wizard printer (Vista only)

Disk management

• DISKMGMT.MSC: opens disk management utility
• CLEANMGR: opens disk drive clean up utility
• DFRG.MSC: opens disk defragmenter
• CHKDSK: complete analysis of disk partition
• DISKPART: disk partitioning tool

Connection management

• IPCONFIG: lists the configuration of IP addresses on your PC (for more information type IPCONFIG/? in the CMD menu)
• INETCPL.CPL: opens internet properties
• FIREWALL.CPL: opens Windows firewall
• NETSETUP.CPL: opens network set up wizard

net stats srv      system uptime and server statistic

Miscellaneous commands

• JAVAWS: View the cover of Java software (if installed)
• AC3FILTER.CPL: opens the properties AC3 Filter (if installed)
• FIREFOX: Mozilla launches Firefox (if installed)
• NETPROJ: allow or not connecting to a network projector (For Vista only)
• LOGOFF: closes the current session
• SHUTDOWN: shuts down Windows
• SHUTDOWN-A: to interrupt Windows shutdown
• %WINDIR% or %SYSTEMROOT%: opens the Windows installation
• %PROGRAMFILES%: opens the folder where you installed other programs (Program Files)
• %USERPROFILE%: opens the profile of the user currently logged
• %HOMEDRIVE%: opens the browser on the partition or the operating system is installed
• %HOMEPATH%: opens the currently logged user C:\Documents and Settings\ [username]
• %TEMP%: opens the temporary folder
• VSP1CLN: deletes the cache for installation of the service pack 1 for Vista
• System File Checker (Requires Windows CD if the cache is not available):
  • SFC / scannow: immediately scans all system files and repairs damaged files
  • SFC / VERIFYONLY: scans only those files system
  • SFC / Scanfil = "name and file path": scans the specified file, and repairs if damaged
  • SFC / VERIFYFILE = "name and file path": Scans only the file specified
  • SFC / scanonce: scans the system files on the next restart
  • SFC / REVERT: return the initial configuration (For more information, type SFC /? In the command prompt CMD.