Asus G60 Wireless Problem After Windows Update

There was an issue with my G60VX laptop with an Intel Pro 5100 wireless card. After running windows update,  and installing a new driver update, my wireless stopped working. Do not update! It's kind of too late for that if you're reading this. Anyway, my wireless button was on, and yes I pushed Fn + F2 numerous times without success.

So here's the solution I found:

Press Fn + F2, then quickly press the Enter key, and you'll see the grayed out wireless icon on your screen light up with color, along with a checkmark next to it.

Next, put your laptop into sleep mode. Turn the laptop back on. And voila, your wireless should be good to go.

Skype for iPhone with Video Chat :: Available now for 2011

(image source: from Skype)

What may be the coolest App of the Year, Skype has enabled Video Calls for iPhone/iPod Touch. Yes, you heard me, for example, you can now video chat on your iPhone to your family overseas who are on their PC, Mac, iPod Touch 4g, etc. You can now do free video calls wherever you have an Internet connection whether it be 3G or WiFi. I know many have been waiting for this, and now it's here. Get it now on the App Store.

Joomla My Google Maps Extension

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Looking for a My Google Maps integration for Joomla? Mike Reumer at Reumer.net developed a great plugin that's easy as 1-2-3 to install and customize.

Download:
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/maps-a-weather/maps-a-locations/maps/1147

Sign up for a Google Map API Key (free):
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

Instructions for MSID usage:
http://tech.reumer.net/Google-Maps/Demo-Google-Maps/MSID.html

(Tip for MSID usage. When you're entering your code, be sure you're in HTML editing mode and not rich format text editor)

For example HTML code: {mosmap msid='108595336348435880749.00044a946bcb3d5f61664'}

Other customizations:
http://tech.reumer.net/Google-Maps/Demo-Google-Maps/

Hope that helps,
-Tri

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays, friends, and have a happy new year!
-Tri

Smart Car Fortwo :: Engine air filter change :: HD

Estimated Time to Completion:
5-10 minutes

Tools and Materials:
7mm socket and socket wrench or a flathead screwdriver (your choice)
24" bar to prop up the carpet
K&N 33-2417 Replacement Air Filter

Disclaimer: Demonstration purposes only. Please use safety precautions whenever working on a vehicle. Do it at your own risk.

Smart Car Fortwo :: Cabin air filter change :: HD

Estimated time to Completion:
2-5 minutes

Tools and Materials:
FRAM Freshbreeze CF10132
Flathead screwdriver

Disclaimer: Demonstration purposes only. Please use safety precautions whenever working on a vehicle. Do it at your own risk.

ZeuS.Zbot.aoaq Zonealarm Marketing Trick

I turned on my computer today to find this Zonealarm pop up on my desktop. Real or fake? Turns out it's fake, and a dirty marketing ploy by Zonealarm. I never thought they'd stoop to this level where they'd try and send SCAREWARE to users of their Zonealarm Free in order to push us into buying their Antivirus products. Common Zonealarm, you guys are better than that!

*Note* although this is a sketchy marketing trick, your computer may actually be infected with other viruses. If you don't have an Antivirus software, please take the opportunity to check out AVG Free, alternatively, for an Antivirus + Firewall solution to purchase, AVG Internet Security 9.0 is what I'd recommend.

Additional info in the comments section.

Chat with their customer support:
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/support/zonealarm-customer-service.htm

At the end of the chat session, you'll be given a link to send a message to their developers.

Use this message if you'd like:
"Your new Zeus spam message is very disappointing to me as a consumer and a user. I have been a loyal user of your software, and I am surprised that you'd try and scare me into purchasing your software. Could you please let the quality of your software stand for itself and leave the purchasing decision up to the consumer? Please don't send these messages. It degrades the integrity of your company and software."

Best wishes,
-Tri