Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunday, November 10, 2013

IT Post: His Excellency Kim Jong Un the Sexiest Man Alive?

The Onion is proud to award North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un, 29, the newspaper’s Sexiest Man Alive for the year 2012. (refer http://www.theonion.com/articles/kim-jongun-named-the-onions-sexiest-man-alive-for,30379/?ref=auto)

The articles highlighted;
"With his devastatingly handsome, round face, his boyish charm, and his strong, sturdy frame, this Pyongyang-bred heartthrob is every woman’s dream come true. Blessed with an air of power that masks an unmistakable cute, cuddly side, Kim made this newspaper’s editorial board swoon with his impeccable fashion sense, chic short hairstyle, and, of course, that famous smile."

In conjunction with the glorious award, China's People's Daily had proudly  published official newsletter to congratulate the Supreme Leader for the magnificent achievement. All Hail Supreme Leader!

(this pic had subsequently deleted after discovering the award was a hoax)

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IT Lesson #1
Please believe any random Internet articles religiously, and don't forget to congratulate any sexiest award recipients.

He has that rare ability to somehow be completely adorable and completely macho at the same time,” (Marissa Blake-Zweibel of Onion Style and Entertainment editor, 2012)

    LOL 

Saturday, November 9, 2013

IT Post: A brief History of how I embrace WhatsApps (or data plan instead of 3310)

Dear readers

I had embraced the Internet since 1998. I had my first Friendster account in 2003, where most of Keekers were helpless infants. I was introduced by my American friends to Facebook in early 2007 where Mark just authorized access for non-edu or American uni emails in joining the social network, Where in Malaysia Facebook is just another Myspace or Hi-5. What i remember is I never had a blog till 2009 (exploring marketing possibilities), never had a smartphone till 2012 and never had any clue what was WhatsApps.


"This is a true story a Gen X soul trapped in a Gen Y body" (Muzzamil, 2012)

My first reaction to the apps was like "WHAT what??" and "Another Facebook? Nope guys, too mainstream, not interested...

Guys, I have LIVED and PROSPERED with primitive Nokia of 3310, 1100 and latest was 1101i. All of them had served me with royal-classed loyalty and would rather die protecting me from stray dogs. Hence it was not an easy task to convince me embracing any new religions in either smartphones, data plan or apps. Macha, 3310 battery lasts longer that your iPhone or craps like that.
I have done some research to prove Nokia 3310 is the ultimate creation of man. All of the proof I have gathered from the Internet, so it must be as true as Nigeria lottery emails.


3310 killed the dinosaurs? This must be true!


                                                         Pic courtesy of http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/indestructible-nokia-3310

However, beside me in class is Mr. Khairul "B". He is from some random courier company, and works as a IT support personnel. His extensive IT background enables him to be "in-trend" with rapid paced IT technology. Since he is very fluent and tech savvy, he manages to complete every eMBA assignments a night before they were announced to the students. Astounding isn't it? This phenomenon is consistent every subject until he was heavily confronted by the force of Economic Analysis. The brute force was intense, he said!

It was found out that I was the few guys whom did not have data plan, hence no WhatApps. Some of them insisted me to join them on WhatApps but I politely refused. It was just me being me. Why changed to something that has vague reputation of protecting me from stray dogs and even bullets? iPhone can't even be a ballistic weapon when in time of zombie apocalypse and any sh#t like that? This cr#p ain't real dawg. I must not change. MUST NOT! The force is strong with this one.

In corporate world, if you turn down the invitation/request you should supply your refusal with reasoning that logically accepted, or poorly logically accepted as often excused by some politicians. Well track records were consistent and in a way it did work for more 55 years lol. I used my Portable P1 modem as excused, coupled with the awesomeness of my Toshiba netbook- pride and honour of reputable netbook no one can beat. Even I challenged them Googling in high speed and comfort (read- COMFORT with fully functional and physical keyboard). They quietly surrendered and hid disappointment in disguise. Epic win!

Nonetheless this Khairul guy was persistent. Hideously, he offered me using his BlackBerry Bold 9780 for me to join WhatApps. What kind of despicable tactic is this?? Religously I cannot pray for protection with this BB amulet. Moreover, that thing did not have built in torch light. Not hardcore bro, not hardcore!

This guy kept insisting me. A gentleman at heart, I adamantly accept his offer and began my first tenure with a smartphone. I will share another post about my first smartphone thus I will skip that to WhatApps only. Teaser gonna what a teaser has to do.

At first, the most important this is to select data plan provider. I chose BlackBerry Prepaid and took the 2 months service. A high investment to get this WhatApps going but I chose to keep calm and professional during the process.
Pic courtesy of www.u.com.my/blackberry/prepaid 

After my data plan was successfully registered, then the real thing began. Amazingly, I explored the BB myself. Owning a 3310 did not inhibit my tenacity in technological breakthrough and I did adapt gracefully. Neither lacking of tech knowledge nor colourful, luminous display slowed me down; quickly I commenced to engage other users in WhatApps.

Wth is WhatApss? Mr Wikipedia says;
"WhatsApp Messenger is a proprietarycross-platform instant messaging subscription service for smartphones. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other images, video, and audio media messages."

Thanks Mr. W for such hardcore definition.
In layman terms, it is a instant messaging system carried out through data plan for smartphone.

The problem in IT is everyone can disguise anyone on the Net. This is definitely a security issue that needs to be addressed even at community based network. Identity forge threat is imminent as anyone can pose to be anyone with minimum knowledge on the background.

I disguised as one of girl in my class. Surprisingly no one was suspicious on my impersonation. WhatApps registration was pretty much straight forward, that was why I could impersonate by just using another person details. The impersonation was a great success for few months. Then I decided to reveal the truth since I cannot contain the escalated craziness anymore. Lol! Response was intense. News that I had WhatApps spread and I became prime target of discontentment of my impersonation. Nonetheless- Great success!

As immediate result, WhatApps became my premier virtual connectivity. I have developed ability to reply to many group in one time. Lived with ancient technology is not a barrier, it is adapting with the situation the utmost important.
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IT is hauntingly contagious. It has been a 6 months since I have my WhatApps account. Currently I have Twitter account, Keek, Instagram, and also a Galaxy Note 8, post paid data plan, 52GB Dropbox account, numerous apps in my tab and Samsung SLR that can do remote viewfinder.

I have cancelled my P1 account and turned to Unifi for stable and fast Internet connection. Furthermore, I may use my Unifi account to access TM Wifi in some public places which is great though! Nonetheless I admirably keep my 1101i together in case of hard sorcery or zombie attack (as well as lame excuse to my boss for not checking emails lol).

Nah look what IT has done to me. IT trend is just like gravity, what Khairul "B" did was a little push...


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

IT Post: Man's Best Friend..

Remember the legendary 3310? (refer this post)
This a direct descendant of the glorious, unbeatable 3310.



This guy has served me relentlessly. Guardian to fend off evil spirits and iPhone sorcery of Twitter, Facebook, WhatApps and Instagram.
Notice the battle scars and wounds. Still tough, sturdy and functional with high projector spotlight beam..
A direct descendant he is; Engineered with improved alloy, double core thermonuclear reactor, polyphonic sound system and spotlight capable to light up 2 football fields. He has been defending the perimeter for 3 years. 3 consecutive years (read with dramatic tone)!.


The force is strong with this one.

Monday, November 4, 2013

IT Post: Greatest and Legendary Invention of all time

Legends and myths rumored it indestructible.
Some say it was made of the from the same material that made Thor's Mjolnir.
Few claimed Wolverine's admantium was developed from technology derived from it.
Some men keep it as amulet of protection against evil spirits, zombie attacks and stray dogs.
For many years, legends had liven, myths had been spoken.
It is the 3310; a miracle descended for humanity to depend on and flourish.


Research on the Internet shows thousands of FACTS proving the indestructibility of 3310.
Behold, this is 3310!

Pic courtesy of http://9gag.com/gag/5740435

It is prophesied whomever owns 3310, holds the fate of humanity when Armageddon comes.
The legend continues






Last but not least;
LOL pwnd!




IT Post: Galaxy Note 8 & Up Close Personal Review

Dear readers
This review whines about my personal experience using Galaxy Note 8.

Loads of useful apps from Google Play. From entertainment to word-processing apps. Great to boost productivity.

Organizer that keeps everything organized and scheduled.

Wonderful for note taking especially in meetings and training. Coupled with features like camera and photo editing, This S-Note does enough helps in keeping everything in control.


Not forgetting, WhatsApps! (and other free messengers too!)

Now I can watch Borat anywhere I go!


By downloading apps like Kingston Office and Polaris Office, I can touch up or amend my paperwork on the go. Even I can edit my documents stored in Dropbox. Stoked!


Convenience to check any email from Kak Lina (Lol)

IT Post: Unifi Review

Dear readers

This review will change your perception toward Unifi and its derivatives. This article contains serious, sarcastic and vulgar adjectives that no reviews have ever attempted.

Briefly this is what Unifi offers for residential packages;
Pic courtesy of http://unifipackages.com/

Looks jargonly complex and hardcore? Oh dear, please do a favour to yourself. Close this tab and please go back to Facebook. You do not belong here.

On paper Unifi looks impressive. Fast internet connection. Indeed.
I decided to switch to Unifi after hardship living with P1 Wimax. Dear God, P1 Wimax should be grateful I'm never gonna review the service. Crap slow. P1 Wimax and Astro must come out from the same mother 'coz they do share the same gene; weather-affected allergic symptom (lol).

With Unifi, no need to worry. Although it is not as indestructible as 3310, but it does deliver good service so far. Mine is the VIP5 package. Speed is rad and Youtube streaming is stoked. I could not imagine how would it be at VIP20. Must be crazy fast, no sh#t. So far the best internet package I have ever subscribed. They must be installing 3310 technology somewhere to combat weather-affected allergic reaction. 3310 technology is timeless and never fail to amaze me.

In brief this what Unifi has given me;
1. Super fast streaming youtube. Even my son enjoys his "Sheep in the Island" and "Pocoyo" without any interruption. Good for short to long term diversion strategy.
2. His mom enjoys browsing "Masterchef Malaysia", "I love you Mr. Arrogant" and stuff like that. The list continues; BeautifulNara, Oh!Bulan, Tonton and loads more. Less obligation to entertain. Also a perfect medium term diversion strategy.
3. As for me, unlimited P2P and isohunt access for movies and songs especially Najwa Latif's "I Love You" downloads. Thanks Wikipedia for the newly-released movie summaries. Did I say I have a Note 8? Simply awesome. Lol.
4. Good for my blogging experience. Looks, here is awesomely done blog. Yes sir, you are reading it. Be afraid of the subconscious hypnotism frequency I have installed. To world domination!
5. Hyppo TV. Always do this status in rainy days; "I honestly hope my Astro fanboy getting clear view for Piala Malaysia :)". Take that Astro!
6. Free landline phone. Well, I seldom use to call hometown. It does come with the package and I would never complain.
7. Access to TM Wifi anywhere using my Unifi account. This is cool. You can authorize up to 3 devices using the same Unifi account.
8. Other free stuff like email and software.

Allright enough the cool parts.
Now the wth parts:

1. Dear Unifi, you are superbly good. But why requires to many password for different services? Why different password for myUnifi account, and another different one for Unifi services? LOLwut! 

Do you expect a technologically challenged person like me to remember all the passwords i have created in my life? Do you think it is convenience to write numerous usernames and passwords in my will? Well how about my lawyer to read out loud all the unique passwords like gilerkentang88, jibbyluvros666, akukacakhensem101, sayasukawawa123 and many more? Seriously do you care on my posthumous image? I do not accept any any reasoning due to internet security. Please acquire 3310 technology, then get back to me after you get what real security means.

I salute Sauron for living his vision of " One ring to rule them all". He visioned this single password to control everything in order to achieve his childhood dream of world domination. Ahh, that's cute. He was definitely a good visionary leader till some random guy chopped his fingersand at some point he was not able to use keyboard to change his password forever. Poor that Sauron guy.

2. Paranoia and overprotective iShield plus.
Dude, give me a break. You seem an overprotective parents. An Internet Security Software should behave what an internet security software should behave. Why gone overboard? Look what have you done;

Are you serious? For God sake, I  am just looking for accommodation. While I am receiving this insanity, this email appears;

The force is strong with this one. When I decided to screenshot this and save it as .jpeg file for my blog, this popup comes out;

This is what I call a hard sorcery. Overprotective iShield is overprotective. Parents who are over-loving often overprotect their children. When you go beyond love, it will become obsession. Love transcend into obsession. This explains everything. Go home iShield, you are OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Do consult a psychiatrist.

Other than those, Unifi bring more awesomeness than other Internet providers.
In a conclusion, moral values are:

1. I do recommend Unifi for high speed internet.
2. Unifi is a good diversion strategy.
3. Unifi subscriber and Astro fanboy does make good friend, especially at time Unifi subcriber brags when it rains. LOL
4. Unifi has its own unique of porn definition. Thesaurus successor. Totally.