Posted by Lim on Jun 24th, 08 | Filed under
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Previously i cover a handy tool to test your LCD monitor. But unfortunately that application can’t fix the dead pixels. Now, i would like to introduce some methods which can fix/remove them.
Before i start, lets talk about what is stuck pixel and what is dead pixel. Stuck pixel is a dot of colour in your LCD while the background is black. When the stuck pixel become black dot in white background, it become dead pixel. Normally, stuck pixel is easily to fix compare to dead pixel.
Now, lets share some tips on how to fix these pixels:
JScreenFix
It is a Java application and you can run JScreenFix through web browser. JScreenFix can be used to fix stuck pixels. You need to install Java Runtime in order to use JScreenFix. It take around 20 minutes to repairs stuck pixels on your LCD.
Killdeadpixel
Similar with JScreenFix, Killdeadpixel is a web solution to dead pixels. It is an animated gif image which will try to massage the dead pixel back alive again by getting it to change rapidly. Simply drag the image to dead pixel and stay there for 1 hour. Although this method doesn’t work for all dead pixels, but you may try it.
DPT
Dead pixel tester (DPT) is a free application for users to locate and identify any stuck/dead pixels. It is because most of the LCD manufacturers will replace the LCD free of charge if there are more than certain amount of stuck/dead pixels (within the warranty period). DPT include a pixel exerciser which may fix stuck pixels.
JSCreenFix | Killdeadpixel | DPT
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Posted by Lim on Jun 10th, 08 | Filed under
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IsMyLcdOK is a small program but effective solution to easily check for dead/paralyzed/stuck pixels on LCD monitors.
Basically, this application test 8 different colors, horizontal and vertical lines on your LCD. During the test, you can search for any dead/paralyzed/stuck pixels.
This is a portble and free tool and you can bring along this application when you want to buy a new LCD. This can make sure the LCD doesn’t has any dead pixels.
download IsMyLcdOK | download from MediaFire
Posted by Lim on May 18th, 08 | Filed under
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ESET SysInspector is a free yet powerful application which able to examine malware-affected system and troubleshooting a lot of system issues.
It will analyze the whole system, and list out the drivers, running processes, network connections, and also the system informations. For each individual file/process, SysInspector will rank it within 1-9, where rank 1 is safe applications while higher ranking means unsafe applications.
Currently, SysInspector still in beta stage, and it just collect informations from the system and won’t make any changes to it. Personally, i think this application is really powerful as it will automatically rank the files and processes risk and i can then look into them one by one.
SysInspector take around 5 minutes to analyze my PC, but it depends on your computer speed and applications installed. I hope the future release allow us to install and do real-time monitoring the system and processes.
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Posted by Lim on Feb 28th, 08 | Filed under
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LinkBlip is a service which let you monitor an URL. If someone visit the link, you will receive a notification email.
Both LinkBlip and SpyPig work in similar way. SpyPig will send you a notification when people open your email while LinkBlip will notify you when people visit your link.
Sometimes, you create a birthday E-card for your friend and you want to track whether they open it or not, then you may try this service. Simply provide your email address and URL that you want to keep an eye on. LinkBlip will then generate a short URL for you. Send your friend this URL. When they open it, you will receive a notification email.
LinkBlip will also show you the recepient’s city and state. The main advantage of this service is its simplicity and easy to use. You can also use LinkBlip as a URL redirection service.
LinkBlip
Posted by Lim on Feb 2nd, 08 | Filed under
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If you are multi-monitor user, i believe you will need MultiMon Taskbar. It is a freeware which can move any windows to another monitor.
The main feature of MultiMon Taskbar is that it can move any window to another monitor immediately. You can do so by either click on the small arrow icon beside the minimize button of each window, or use keyboard shortcut. After you launch MultiMon Taskbar, you can see the Move To Monitor button appear beside the minimize button.
There are some extra features that provide by MultiMon Taskbar:
- Add second Taskbar to the extend desktop. The second taskbar will show only the applications that contain in that monitor, while the main Taskbar contains only the applications in primary monitor.
- Adds a move to monitor button to all window.
- Text Clipboard Extender (which will save the latest 100 entries of your clipboard).
This application only works for Windows XP and 2003. Windows Vista users have to install the driver provide by the graphic card manufacturer.
Although it is a freeware, but the author encourage users to donate by putting his PayPal logo at the Properties page.
Note: If you don’t need the extra features or you just want the Move To Monitor arrows, you can go for MultiArrows, which is a portable version with basic feature.
download MultiMon Taskbar 2.1 | download MultiArrows | website
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