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I have decided to give up VirtualBox to run Windows 7. It is too slow for my Ms Access application and other third party software.

The best way to resolve the slow performance is install Windows 7 on its native Windows environment by using Boot Camp for Mac OS. Boot Camp is a build in utility in Mac, for Windows user.

How To Setup Boot Camp?

Boot Camp helps to create Windows partition easily. Go to Applications > Utilities > Boot Camp Assistant, create the Windows partition size you want. 15GB is enough for my 3rd party software + Windows 7.

Once created the partition, restart your Mac and insert Windows installation DVD. Follow on screen instruction to format the newly created Windows partition. You have to be extra careful when format partition. ONLY format the ‘Bootcamp’ partition that you have created. By deleting wrong partition could cause your Mac OS and data gone!

The Windows 7 took sometime to install. Go for a break while waiting. Once completed, restart your Macbook (iMac, MacBook Pro, whatever) while holding ‘Option‘ key when machine starting up. It should prompt 2 choice: Mac OS or Windows. Select Windows to boot up.

Opps..no drivers? Insert Install Mac OS DVD and setup all drivers. Cool! Now Windows 7 run on my awesome Macbook. (more…)

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Yesterday helped my friend to check her WiFi router. She need to configure Internet phone (LG070) but not working no matter how hard she tried.

I have an idea to configure the TM WiFi modem (DB108) to act as Internet phone base WiFi station. In order to do this, I need the administrator username and password. Of course it is NOT the linksys modem above, it is a Riger modem which I never heard before.

Found Admin Password in Forum

After made a phone call to Streamyx, they don’t give me the administrator password, just give an normal user account. No choice I have to search it myself from the Internet forum. (more…)

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We never convert our music to WMA music format, but somehow downloaded music still have. iTunes Mac not able to add WMA files into music library (maybe copyright issue?). Anyway there is a workaround to bypass the music format compatibility issue:

1. Install Flip4Mac Windows Media component, then your QuickTime manage to play WMA files.
2. Open WMA music file in QuickTime, then click File > Save As > Movie format.
3. Add converted music in .MOV format into iTunes Library. (more…)

Want to keep privacy who is in your Facebook friend list? Facebook announced new privacy settings that give user have additional control over what information to share.

I use Facebook to make friends and easier communication with family. It is not for business or dishonest friendship. I have responsibility to protect you (friends and family) from improper contact.

Easy Way to Hide Friend List

I believe you have went through the mandatory privacy settings wizard. But may miss out this settings, because they were not clear on it.

You do not worry, it can be done in two clicks with my help. (more…)