Well, well. It's the year 2008 and it seems that the internet is more and more critical.
As a result, it doesn't matter if I am at home, at school or at the mountain on holiday. At feels really good to be able to stay connected with the people or things i like. Even more, the speed is quite good considering the zone and the price.
I even downloaded TrackMania Nation Forever (about 500mb) and played it online without a problem. Online radio as well. Small issues with Joost but hey, I'm happy.
Of course, I try not to spend all my time in front of the computer even here at the mountain. I go out more often, I play sports more often so that I can really relax.
One more thing I am really enthusiast ed about is my new ipod which should be in my very own two hand in about 7 days. Really looking forward to this. More in a future post.
V
sâmbătă, 26 aprilie 2008
joi, 24 aprilie 2008
Kaspersky Internet Security 8 beta
Well I have recently installed and used this security suite as a primary application on my Vista Business 32-bit edition on the laptop.
It does it job preety well, I haven't seen to be hogging on my resources BUT I have noticed that my browsing experience slowed down. After turning it off, I could browse much faster.
I really like the new features in this edition and i like the interface.
If they keep the price, it will be a best-seller in my opinion.
I have recently read an article praising the new solution from Symantec, which surprisingly doesn't not consume many resources and protects ones computer. Looking forward to test that solution that day sometime.
V
It does it job preety well, I haven't seen to be hogging on my resources BUT I have noticed that my browsing experience slowed down. After turning it off, I could browse much faster.
I really like the new features in this edition and i like the interface.
If they keep the price, it will be a best-seller in my opinion.
I have recently read an article praising the new solution from Symantec, which surprisingly doesn't not consume many resources and protects ones computer. Looking forward to test that solution that day sometime.
V
miercuri, 23 aprilie 2008
Tall is good. Or not.
I actually had a debate with someone on this subject. Is it better to be a taller person or a shorter one? Well I kinda sticked to the point the it's best to be tall.
Somehow, I managed to prove the contrary. Because I am taller than the guy I spoke to, I managed to hit a street sign. Of course he did not even noticed it but...I got myself a brand new hole in my head :)) . Quite sad actually. Anyway, went to the hospital, patched me up and waiting now another couple of days to go so they can remove the thread(as in a thinner string) from my head.
Not a very pleasant subject so..fewer words in this post.
V
Somehow, I managed to prove the contrary. Because I am taller than the guy I spoke to, I managed to hit a street sign. Of course he did not even noticed it but...I got myself a brand new hole in my head :)) . Quite sad actually. Anyway, went to the hospital, patched me up and waiting now another couple of days to go so they can remove the thread(as in a thinner string) from my head.
Not a very pleasant subject so..fewer words in this post.
V
marți, 8 aprilie 2008
Upgrade
It was time for an upgrade for my PC. This time though, no internal component changes. I choose to buy a new wireless router. The first problems I encountered were with the signal. For no reason at all, it stopped transmitting data. Moreover, it security protocols were very old and it had a nasty habit to loose every configuration made.
Also, after discovering that my computer were actually connected, network-wise, I made a simple test. Using the notebook, I tried making a live streaming of an HD movie. It didn't work - it stopped every 2-3 seconds. Practically, you couldn't see the movie.
I said, maybe it's normal so let me try a SD movie. For my surprise...although it ran better the sound kept interrupting and the image also from time to time. This was the last drop.
So, I got a new one. After installing it(physically) I started the setup. First was the PC. No problems. Then the notebook. No problem. The first test was with th SD movie. Again, no problems. A big smile on my face. (I hadn't had a change to test an HD at this time, sorry). The next and final step was the internet.
Here I had some problems, not because of the faulty router of anything but the internet provider. I called them to inform of the recent hardware change, they asked for my modem MAC but the guy said that his computer shows only the TV service offered here, not the internet one. Until everything is sorted out, I have to stay with the old one so final impressions are still to be made.
L.E: Happy! Today the provider gave me a go and now the internet is running on this new piece of hardware.
Plus, i tested streaming from network an HD movie and worked like a charm this time, unlike when I had the old router. Very glad for my purchase.
Also, after discovering that my computer were actually connected, network-wise, I made a simple test. Using the notebook, I tried making a live streaming of an HD movie. It didn't work - it stopped every 2-3 seconds. Practically, you couldn't see the movie.
I said, maybe it's normal so let me try a SD movie. For my surprise...although it ran better the sound kept interrupting and the image also from time to time. This was the last drop.
So, I got a new one. After installing it(physically) I started the setup. First was the PC. No problems. Then the notebook. No problem. The first test was with th SD movie. Again, no problems. A big smile on my face. (I hadn't had a change to test an HD at this time, sorry). The next and final step was the internet.
Here I had some problems, not because of the faulty router of anything but the internet provider. I called them to inform of the recent hardware change, they asked for my modem MAC but the guy said that his computer shows only the TV service offered here, not the internet one. Until everything is sorted out, I have to stay with the old one so final impressions are still to be made.
L.E: Happy! Today the provider gave me a go and now the internet is running on this new piece of hardware.
Plus, i tested streaming from network an HD movie and worked like a charm this time, unlike when I had the old router. Very glad for my purchase.
marți, 25 martie 2008
Backwards
Everything in this country is going backwards.
Example number 1: Recently on the hallways at the University there were installed 3 garbage bins: one for paper, one for plastic and another one for others.
The question is, why put 3 different bins when the janitor comes with one giant plastic bag and put everything in it. In the end, the garbage arrives mixed up!
Example number 2: I've installed Visual Studio 2008 and afterwards checked for updates with Windows Update which also searched for other products as well. The funniest part is that I receive one update - Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2007. Let me tell you a little secret. I DO NOT have Microsoft Office installed on this computer. I have it on the other. But still, I continued with the installation because of curiosity. What do you...it DID install successfully. At least that's what is said.
Jeez. Both in the same day. What's next? Push the play button and the music stops?
Example number 1: Recently on the hallways at the University there were installed 3 garbage bins: one for paper, one for plastic and another one for others.
The question is, why put 3 different bins when the janitor comes with one giant plastic bag and put everything in it. In the end, the garbage arrives mixed up!
Example number 2: I've installed Visual Studio 2008 and afterwards checked for updates with Windows Update which also searched for other products as well. The funniest part is that I receive one update - Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2007. Let me tell you a little secret. I DO NOT have Microsoft Office installed on this computer. I have it on the other. But still, I continued with the installation because of curiosity. What do you...it DID install successfully. At least that's what is said.
Jeez. Both in the same day. What's next? Push the play button and the music stops?
duminică, 23 martie 2008
vineri, 21 martie 2008
Battles
I really like watching wars. Not the WW1 or 2 stuff, but more like...price wars!
The best example would be between Nvidia and AMD/ATI. A few days ago I really wanted to buy a new graphics card. I practically had to choose between GeForce 9600gt 512mb or the Radeon 3870 HD 512 mb. The Radeon was a bit more expensive and was starting to lose ground in front of it's 'enemy'. After only 3 days, AMD/ATi decided to announce lower prices for the Radeon 3000 series, including thus the 3870 AND another, this time silent' price cut. Awesome! Of course, those changes wont be seen here so fast but I believe in about a month or so it should. Now waiting for nvidia to reply :).
The funniest part is that, for now, I'm not even going to buy a new gpu.
V
The best example would be between Nvidia and AMD/ATI. A few days ago I really wanted to buy a new graphics card. I practically had to choose between GeForce 9600gt 512mb or the Radeon 3870 HD 512 mb. The Radeon was a bit more expensive and was starting to lose ground in front of it's 'enemy'. After only 3 days, AMD/ATi decided to announce lower prices for the Radeon 3000 series, including thus the 3870 AND another, this time silent' price cut. Awesome! Of course, those changes wont be seen here so fast but I believe in about a month or so it should. Now waiting for nvidia to reply :).
The funniest part is that, for now, I'm not even going to buy a new gpu.
V
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