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Month: January 2015

A couple more things to try before announcing the HDD dead!

2015-01-27 / / 0 Comments

Hey there guys! What’s up?

It happens to all of us! Suddenly a HDD fails and wont boot or run. Is all that data gone?

Well, maybe not

Assuming you have a backup of your data. physical or via a cloud server. Because loss can happen anytime!

There are some things to try before throwing that HDD away!

Depending on the HDD type you can connect it to another computer. If it’s an external then you need a special connection.

The fault might be in the adapter of the HDD and changing it would resolve the problem!

This is an adapter that connects to the HDD

If it’s an old IDE HDD you need an IDE cable and of course a case computer to try it on. If you don’t have one or simply don’t feel like taking a dusty case apart then I recommend one of these:

these connections can connect the SATA / IDE to a USB interface. No need for a case computer there!

 

You have to be very careful when connecting these connections

connecting the wrong cable would burn the HDD. Even if it was running!

Happened with me and it was not pretty at all :'(

so to sum up. Try this trick when facing a HDD problem. And remember to always backup!

See you guys in a new post!

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Please! Say no to crack!!!

2015-01-05 / / 0 Comments
No to crack

Hey guys, how are you doing?

I decided to be more consistent with my blog! I will be posting weekly at least~!
So this week. I need to address the topic of cracked software.
I know how  corny the title is. It’s an intended pun .. !
And when I say cracked software I mean every aspect of software piracy ( and any kind of piracy as well)
There are some things you need to know about these softwares:

1. Nothing is for free

Do you think that some people are kind enough to buy a software, go into the trouble of hacking it, then post it online for free? Wow! They are so noble and selfless, the robin hood of digital age ..
Wrong!!
The price of this so called free software is you downloading a black box. It could contain a virus ( if you are lucky) or a keylogger to record your every keystroke. Including password and credit card information.
Or simply they hack your computer and black mail you with whatever they have ..

2. It’s illegal

These softwares so called free are protected by copyright law. And the violation of these laws can lead to major consequences!! Huge fines and serious jail time included!!

You might think that these softwares are free and full as the links suggest! But you are sadly mistaken!

3. Software isn’t free .. 

Windows costs around 250$, Office costs around 200$ And Photoshop costs around 700$. So cracking these would mean stealing them from the companies who made them!
Making software is a rigorous process that consumes time and effort, And a lot of money!  The least thing you can do is pay for the software.

4. You get no updates. No support what so ever ..

Everyone knows that if you “crack” a software you need to disable the update feature. Or else the company will disable the software, block the IP. and in some extreme cases burn the computer into pieces!!

No such thing as “Knock off software”

It’s really hard for some third world folks to understand what it means to pay for software. They think the cost is in the hardware. And any software can be downloaded free of the internet. Or purchased through pirated CDs or so called “knock off” software!!
It’s disgusting how people are selling these for really cheap prices. And people don’t have a clue!
They think it’s a wondrous thing that they can buy all of photoshop editions for 5$
Sad thing is these are sold in whole sale by people who have no idea what are they selling!!
My next piece will be for those who can’t afford to buy software. And feel bad for using “Knock off” software.
Please share your thoughts with me. And hold on for the next post ..

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