Pay attention if you are a Nvidia 630i chipset based motherboard user.
If you are using an installation source containing Windows XP SP3, then nvidia WHQL drivers for 630i would fail to load the integrated network card under Windows XP SP3.
This is what nvidia supports writes back to me,
Hi, thanks for your message and for letting us know. We have heard rumours that XP service pack 3 is related to a similar issue, in which case we would ask that you try without SP3, but also we do have a BIOS update on our website, always best to have the latest to ensure minor bugs do not cause further issues. Hope all goes well, however if any queries or problems please keep us posted.
No solution is available as of now at-least, however as per motherboard manufacturer XFX, Microsoft is working with nvidia to issue a patch for XP3 to make it accept the present WHQL drivers for its integrated LAN !!
A .com domain for USD 35 ??
I can’t believe my eyes as what I am reading. In a time where Microsoft Live Office Apps are offering free domain to US business users, there, Yahoo small busiess service is charging USD 35 (34.95) for a single .com domain renewal.
ChotoCheeta.com is registered with Yahoo back in 2006, and I have opted for the yahoo option which allows yahoo to autometically bill me every year and today I see in my Credit Card bill, USD 35 (34.95) is been charged by Yahoo Inc for renewal of ChotoCheeta.com for one year..
Damm the Yahoo..
As you walk in to any computer store or IT shop, you see they are displaying PCs with capability to watch and Record TV running Windows Media Center. You may wonder, do you need to pay for the full PC to obtain the Media Center functionality of the PC.
Infact no, all these Media Center PCs have in extra is a Tv Tuner Kit (PCI based TV Tuner Card and a Remote control) along with the Media Center Edition of Windows XP or Windows Vista.
How much would a TV tuner Kit cost ?
Any good Windows Vista compatible TV Tuner Kit from brands like WinFast / LeadTek or Pinnacle may cost you around Rs. 2000 (USD 50 / EURO 35).
Where to get the Media Center Software ?
What is that software you see with Media Center PCs ?? Usually its the Windows Media Center, which may come with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 or as an integrated part of any installation of Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate editions.
Where as similar softwares, which allows you to view / record / pause live TV would come with your TV tuner kit from the hardware vendor it self, an example would be Pinnacle TV Center Edition. So any one or both of them can be used for your TV viewing needs.
So let us view few tricks on how exactly you can transform your regular PC to a Media Center Edition without burning a hole in your pocket ?
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Newly launched Windows Vista community, the WinVistaClub.com forums are offering A-Squared Anti Malware 12 months paid license for free to all its forum member on 1st / 2nd August.
The rule is simple, one needs to be member of WinVistaClub forum and visit the web site on 1st of 2nd August. So those who wants can get a free copy of a paid product !
This is an interesting read which I come across at Gaurish Sharma Live. All though it is nothing which is directly related to technology, but in a country, which is crowned as one of the IT leaders in the world, there an university operates with such rule which suggests,
A way to get expelled from your college ?
Well if you are a boy then simply talk to a girl class mate or vice versa.
Thats what at least what Sathyabama University rules states.
In a global economy where they should put more effort on developing student personality for multi gender work environment, there you cant even talk to any class mate who is a girl !
The percentage of question which comes to me each day for a new computer is now being dominated by laptop / notebook segment. specially the budget range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 35000/- is what seems people are really attractive too (USD 700-800 range !!)
As I continue to reply emails support request, I see not every model are available in all parts of the country hence I thought to listing few basic steps about finding the right notebook for you.
Why do you need a notebook / laptop ?
Before even you think of buying a notebook, ask your self, the most important question, what exactly would you do with your notebook.
List the mostly used applications for your purpose !! Will you do office jobs, like running tally / accounting software / MS office / emails / printing where you need some entertainment or rather you are looking for a desktop replacement or may be you simply needs to stay online while you are mobile and you are mobile for a longer period of day..
List your task in an oder in which you would mostly use it for…
For example, you have a good desktop configuration back home, so as in office, but for some reason often you have to travel an while you are in move yu must stay in touch of emails and your web site and use some MS office apps.. If you fall in this category, what you need is really light weight device with smaller screen size and just enough power to exicute Windows XP along with MS Office.. For this purpose, 7″ utra portable like ASUS EEEPC / Acer Aspire One / HCL MiLeap type devices are idle !!!
Find the right category for your self ?
There are certain category in notebook / laptop segment,
7″ Ultra portables
Like ASUS EEEPC, they are ultra portable 7″ / 8″ display products comes with 700 to 900 MHz VIA / Intel Celeron / Intel Atom processors, 2 / 4GB Flash based HDD Drive, 512 MB RAM, really light weight. Prices range from Rs. 13000/-
12″ / 13″ Ultra portables
Basically performance devices while keeping the system small. Comes with Core 2 Duo processors, performance graphics cards, upto 4 GB RAM, higher resolution display, upto 250 GB HDD, price may start from Rs. 45 or Rs. 50k for devices like Dell XPS M1330.
14″ / 15″ All in all performance
This is a really versatile platform, price range starts from Rs. 22000 with Intel Celerom mobile processors and can go upto a Rs. 1lack with performance hardware. They heavy and bit bulky too. Like Compaq C702TU / Apple MacBook Pro 15″
17″ Desktop replacement
Performance hardwares meant to replace the need of an desktop !!! They are not really meant for every day movement, price may start from Rs. 38k with compaq model to Rs. 1,35,000 for an MacBook Pro 17″ or Alineware performanc beasts !!
Hey, what about configuration ?
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Finally Intel has replied back on the issue with their web site, regarding contradictory information shown about Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 with its EM64T feature.
They agree on the fact that the mention page does have wrong information as they write,
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Technical Support.
I understand that you want to know if the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4700 has the Intel(R) Extended Memory 64 Technology.
At this time the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4700 has the Intel(R) Extended Memory 64 Technology feature.
Victor L.
Intel(R) Technical Support
However even still now, at the time of posting this entry in Choto Cheeta Online, I see Intel web site is still showing the same falsified information about the product.
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