by Rahman on 05/6/2013

Hi All, I had to create a survey for Knowledge Transfer Feedback Survey in LimeSurvey. Thought someone may find it useful, to view the template click here. Download the file here. Note: You must import this file in LimeSurvey CMS.

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URL Shortner: Goo.gl, a revolution

by Rahman on 02/10/2013

It has been while I have posted something I use personally and enjoy. Recently on an unrelated matter I was posed with a question from my wife, “I am offering something free to my followers and I would like to track the downloads”. Now surely I could have gone ahead to upload the file to a FHP (File Host Provider, eg. Rapidshare, Netload.in) however since she is a photographer we already have a solution for her. We have our own FHP (Office Server, another post to come, stay tuned), which is limited by our ISP’s upload speed, but no nonsense like wait for your URL or signup for a premium account.

Once she uploaded the file to our own FHP, I then proceeded to Goo.gl. Why? Goo.gl URL shorter not only let you conveniently (Google Chrome Extension) lets you shorten a URL it also gives you a very basic over view on:

  • how many clicks
  • refferer site
  • browser & OS detail
  • and simple graph on daily activity

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2012 PC Download Roundup

by Rahman on 01/1/2013

Quick look at the 2012 download activity.

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[Solved] XBMCbuntu (formally know XBMClive) Install Issue

by Rahman on 11/17/2012

If you are installing XBMCbuntu and having issues going past the install window (some user) see below:

on the top of trying: (REF from http://goo.gl/cAz2i)

  1. Boot your system with the installer thumbdrive and select the “Try Ubuntu” option. This should boot into XBMC.
  2. Click the Shutdown menu in XBMC (lower-left corner) and select “Exit”
  3. You should be presented with a log-in screen. Click “Other…” and enter xbmc as the login and select XBMCbuntu from the dropdown menu (below the Login field).
  4. Click “Login” and you will be prompted for the Password; just leave it blank.
  5. Click “Login” again and the XBMCbuntu desktop should be displayed.
  6. On the top-left corner of the desktop should be an icon to install Ubuntu. Double-click the icon and, hopefully, you’ll get the installation wizard this time.

After trying above steps if you still don’t see any ‘Next/Continue’ past the first window (select language window) that means you cant see the whole window:

  1. Just click on English, (it will go forward)
  2. Then ‘Tick’ Download Update while install, then Enter again,
  3. This will just take you to next steps.

It took me two hour to realize what was going on, hopefully this will help someone out there.

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Logitech Mini Boom

by Rahman on 09/6/2012

The tiny monster is here. The performance from this small speaker is awesome.

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Compact Universal Remote

by Rahman on 09/21/2011

Sunwave SRC 600Latest quest of mine was to hunt for a new compact Universal Remote without costing me my arms and legs. After my fully touch screen 16 device Remote failure, I was using all native remote which took up lot of space on our living room coffee table.

Previously I used to have which was sort Suwave SRC 3060, but they don’t manufacture that model any more, Sunwave SRC 3060 is the new version. However I was unable to get SRC 3060 from any Australian supplier, hence I got the compact SRC 600. It looks very promising by the book, however when I get it on my hand I’ll be able to give you my proper hands on review.

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TeraCopy: Why and How

by Rahman on 09/2/2011

Many of you may have heard the name TeraCopy, why do you ask it is needed at all? TeraCopy gives you superior control over the data that you copy over from one location to another (it may be a simple from one drive to another drive of your PC or your local drive to a Network drive). Here is some basic task that TeraCopy does for you:
•Operation: Copy|Move|Delete|Test|Check
•Source: File or folder
•Source: Path to filelist
•Target: Destination folder

In addition the features I use the most is, how it shows you the current through put and if there is any issue coping a particular file it will keep a record for you to review later. This is a great free tool for managing large amount of file to your NAS or Server.

I personally use TeraCopy Portable where I have two explorer window open and drag a file to the TeraCopy window and hit Copy/move to execute the command.

TeraCopy

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Huawei E858 Setting up for TPG (Optus)

by Rahman on 08/31/2011
Huawei E585 Wifi

Huawei E585

Once you have a unlocked device (Huawei E585) you should be able to put in any 3G enabled SIM in your pocket wifi modem. Next thing you need to do is to setup a new profile and you are all done. See the steps below:

  1. Login to your Wifi network
  2. Login to ACP, default user ID: Admin & Password: Admin
  3. Go to Advance Setting from the left hand navigation
  4. Select Connection Settings
  5. Select Profile Settings
  6. Select New
  7. Go to http://is.gd/2sDt32 to find your Network provider settings

In my case I have TPG Pay as you Go SIM and I selected

  • Profile Name: Optus (or anything you like)
  • User Name: blank
  • Password: black
  • Authentication: PAP
  • APN: Static & in the text field enter internet
  • IP Address: Dynamic

User Guides:
http://mymobile.three.co.uk:8080/mymobile/Huawei/E585/img/1087101%20User%20Guide%20HiRES.pdf
http://mymobile.three.co.uk:8080/mymobile/Huawei/E585/img/1087201%20Helpcards%20HR.pdf

Further Reading:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1504315
http://www.slrist.com/reviews/huawei_e585/index.htm
http://www.unlocked-dongle.co.uk/How-To/change-huawei-e585-access-point-name-apn-settings.html

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Australia mobile network APN’s

by Rahman on 08/26/2011

Australia mobile network APN’s

Optus (900/2100Mhz)
EDGE/GPRS APN: internet
3G APN: connect
3G prepay APN: preconnect
Username: (blank), Guest
Password: (blank), Guest
DNS: 202.139.83.3, 192.65.91.129
MCC: 505
MNC: 02

Virgin Mobile (900/2100Mhz Optus network)
APN: VirginInternet
Username: Guest
Password: Guest
DNS: 61.88.88.88
MCC: 505
MNC: 02
APN (BYO broadband): VirginBroadband
Username: (blank)
Password: (blank)
MCC: 505
MNC: 02

Vodafone Australia (850/900/2100Mhz)
APN: vfinternet.au
Username: (blank), Guest
Password: (blank), Guest
DNS: 192.189.54.33, 210.80.58.3
MCC: 505
MNC: 03

Telstra (850/2100Mhz)
3G/EDGE/GPRS
APN: telstra.iph
Username: (blank)
Password: (blank)
MCC: 505
MNC: 01
GPRS APN: – telstra.internet
Username: – (blank), guest
Password: – (blank), guest
DNS: 139.130.4.4, 203.50.2.71
3G data bundle: – telstra.datapack
Username: – (blank)
Password: – telstra
DNS: 139.130.4.4, 203.50.2.71
3G pay by time: – telstra.pcpack
Username: – (blank)
Password: – telstra
DNS: 139.130.4.4, 203.50.2.71
3G prepay: – telstra.wap
Username: – (blank)
Password: – telstra
DNS: 139.130.4.4, 203.50.2.71

Three (850/2100 Mhz)
APN: 3netaccess
Will give you public IP which means you have direct access to Internet, someone can connect to you and you can do port forwarding. Which also means you cannot access Planet3 with your browser.
Username: (blank), guest, a
Password: (blank), guest, a
DNS: 202.124.68.130, 202.124.76.66
MCC: 505
MNC: 06
APN: 3services
Will give you a private IP (using NAT), so you will not be able to forward ports or get direct access to Internet (which means someone cannot connect to you if you need to run P2P or a server), but you will be able to access Planet3 with your browser.
Username: (blank), guest, a
Password: (blank), guest, a
DNS: 202.124.68.130, 202.124.76.66
APN: 3service
No access to internet, internal 3 network only, ie: Planet3, 3 Web mail, etc.
Username: (blank), guest, a
Password: (blank), guest, a
DNS: 202.124.68.130, 202.124.76.66

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More to come on Network Music Player

by Rahman on 08/19/2011

In light of recent demand I was looking into network music player and came across few brands but I’ll only high light two brands: Sonos and Logitech.

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