Links

SemiAccurate - a good site by Charlie Demerjian, formally with The Inquirer. Lot's of rumours and speculation coupled with investigative work.

Overclockers Australia - a good new news site with a large and varied forum of all interests.

Hack A Day - mod it till it bleeds. Nothing is safe.

The Inquirer  - one of my fav news sites for rumours and sometimes news.

LowYatNet Forum - basically my fav zone for 2nd PC stuff and cheap bulk orders.

Security-Exchange - a site and forum for discussing various security topics mainly relating to Windows.

ig33ku: Video Review - Cooler Master Elite 360

A review of the case I suggest using in my Scythe Kama Speaker Bay review. My first case review too!!!!!!!!

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Malwarebytes' Anti Malware

A viewer ask me to try this one. No comment.

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Comodo Antivirus

Using the benchmark Eicar Virus test file and a folder of nearly 6000 viruses to test Comodo antivirus on detection and resolution of threats.

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Avira & Microsoft Security Essentials

Using both avira and microsoft security essentials to try to remove the 5923 viruses.

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - AVG

4nd test out of 4 Antivirus programs. Using the benchmark Eicar Virus test file and a folder of nearly 6000 viruses to test AVG on detection and resolution of threats. Test took 1 1/2 over hours so the editing looks bad cause memory leaks and not being able use my Zoom app.....

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Avira AntiVir

2nd test out of 4 Antivirus programs. Using the benchmark Eicar Virus test file and a folder of nearly 6000 viruses to test Avira on detection and resolution of threats.

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Avast

3nd test out of 4 Antivirus programs. Using the benchmark Eicar Virus test file and a folder of nearly 6000 viruses to test Avira on detection and resolution of threats.

ig33ku: Software Test - Virus Detection & Resolution - Microsoft Security Essentials

1st test out of 4 Antivirus programs. Using the benchmark Eicar Virus test file and a folder of nearly 6000 viruses to test MSE on detection and resolution of threats.

Problems with Hard Drive Docks or Enclosures?

If you notice that your HDD dock or enclosure is having problems like:

Disconnecting the USB HDD from the PC.

Powering on but USB HDD is not detected.

Then what you have is a faulty power supply. This is especially common with enclosures or docks that come with power bricks. After long term of service the cheap capacitors in the power brick blow, just like mine.

Unfortunately, I was unable to salvage/scavenge the right capacitor as it was a 16v 640 or 670uf  so I used a lower capacitor of 430uf and the dock works like a charm now. Below, are the replacement caps soldered on.

As you can see, when your dock or enclosure is acting out of whack it may not be the HDD or device itself but just only the power brick. And if you have some soldering skills and an old motherboard around you can immediately repair that sucker and give it a second life. Not to mention your wallet.

ig33ku reviews: Scythe Kama Speaker Bay

Reviewing the Scythe Kama Speaker Bay system. Sound test video up next!

ig33ku Sound Test: Scythe Kama Speaker Bay

Reviewing the Scythe Kama Speaker Bay system. Sound test video up next!

ig33ku unboxing the Scythe Kama Speaker Bay

Unboxing the Scythe Kama Speaker Bay I bought 2nd hand. ^_^

ig33ku software testing: AVAST

Continuation of testing these security software against some dirty sites. In the end AVAST fails to detect the virus for the first site.

ig33ku software testing: AVG

Last of the quick tests for this week against some dirty sites. In the end AVAST fails to detect the virus for the first site.

ig33ku software testing: Microsoft Security Essentials Vs Avira AntiVir

Testing these security software against some dirty sites. In the end it is best to use an Antivirus program and MS Security Essentials together best results.

ig33ku's uTorrent Setup Guide v.2

A quick guide to setting up uTorrent my way.