Use Email for Blogging

Just trying whether the email to Blogger posting really works.  This is my first time to post using this method.  Hopefully with this, I don't need to login to Blogger every now and then just to post.  


The Mail-to-Blogger feature is a very useful Blogger feature as it turns any email account into a blog-posting application. You could do this by going into Settings and then choose Email.  

You then provide the Mail-to-Blogger address which you will use to send posts via email to your blog.  Note that this email address must be kept secret, otherwise, anyone who gets to know your email-blog settings will be able to post to your blog.  Choose the option whether you prefer your email posts to publish automatically.   If this option is not checked, then your posts will be saved as draft and needs to be manually publish after you have login to your Blogger account.


One final note, some email programs would append text at the bottom of your message; so to avoid the additional text to get posted, put a posting delimiter #end at the end of your post.

Ok, time to check whether this thing works...1.2.3.4.....send. (I've added 1234 after the mail posting delimiter).

windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: system32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys

My laptop displayed the above message after I had previously converted my hard disk from fat32 to NTFS. The resolution I have taken to resolved this problem were as follows :

RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, replace the missing or corrupted Ntfs.sys file:
1. Use the Windows XP startup disks or the Windows XP CD to restart your computer.
2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to select the To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R option.
3. Type the number of the Windows installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console, and then press ENTER.
4. Type the administrator password when you are prompted, and then press ENTER. If no administrator password exists, just press ENTER.
5. At the command prompt, type the following commands (press ENTER after each command):
cd \windows\system32\drivers

ren ntfs.sys ntfs.old

( Note This step renames the corrupted Ntfs.sys file to Ntfs.old. If the
Ntfs.sys file is not found, the file is missing.)
6. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

copy cd:\i386\ntfs.sys drive:\windows\system32\drivers
Where cd is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive that contains the Windows
XP CD, and drive is the drive where you installed Windows XP.

7. Remove the Windows XP CD from your CD-ROM drive, type quit at a command prompt, and then press ENTER to quit the Recovery Console.
8. Restart the computer.

Hope this helps.

Own a part of Olympic history!

Lenovo, worldwide partner of the Olympic Torch Relay and the exclusive computing equipment supplier for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, is offering limited-edition Lenovo 3000 V200 notebook PCs inspired by the Lenovo-designed Olympic torch leading into the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Bid on a limited-edition Lenovo 3000 V200 notebook PC!
Like the “Cloud of Promise” on which the design is based, the notebook cover features striking swirls of silver against a pure red base color, a contrast representative of the traditional Chinese concern for balance and harmony. Several of these one-of-a-kind notebooks will be autographed by Olympic athletes and featured in a series of auctions around the world:

• Argentina*
• Australia
• Brazil*
• Canada


• China
• France
• Hong Kong
• India*


• Japan
• Russia*
• United Kingdom
• United States
*Limited-edition notebook PCs from these countries are unsigned.

All proceeds will be distributed through the Lenovo Hope Fund.

Overall auction campaign runs from February 8 to August 8, 2008. A total of three limited-edition, country-specific notebook PCs will be available from each country listed above during the campaign.

View the complete auction schedule and sign up for email reminders.

Nikon D60 - smallest DSLR of Nikon ?

Nikon has just announced in Jan 2008 the new Nikon DSLR 60, the latest addition to Nikon’s digital SLR lineup. This camera is one of the smallest Nikon digital SLRs ever, offering plenty of features for those who want to deepen their interest in creative shooting.
Main Features

•Compact body, ergonomically designed to fit in your hand naturally and comfortably.
•Superior image quality thanks to 10.2 megapixels and Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED concept for high-quality enlargements, fine detail and smooth tonal reproduction

•Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System includes original Airflow Control System and Image Sensor Cleaning for protection against dust

•Active D-Lighting automatically compensates highlighted or shadowy areas while you shoot, creating images with natural contrast– even in difficult lighting

•Advanced three-point AF system offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus

•Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting situation

•Quick 0.19-second power-up to respond to every photographic opportunity
•Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames* per second
*The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus, rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s. or faster, using defaults for all other settings

•A wide variety of Retouch Menus, including Quick Retouch, Stop-motion Movie and NEF (RAW) Processing to create duplicate images with amazing photo effects within the camera

•A large 2.5-in. LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions

•Practical information display with choices of color variations in three formats: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper. Can also be displayed in vertical position

•Handy assist images that help photographers select the right camera settings

•The new Eye Sensor turns off the LCD monitor automatically when you look through the viewfinder

•Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition

•Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 500 images* with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR on a single charge (*CIPA standards)

•Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for incredible scene-specific pictures

•Built-in flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control

•Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system R1C1. Offers accurate exposures via i-TTL flash

•Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy

•Capture NX software (optional) for amazingly simple and creative photo editing, thanks to U Point™ technology, by Nik Software Inc.

More details on this release on DPReview as they have a detailed hands–on preview

Pencil Parable

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting it into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be."

1. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held by Someone's hand.

2. You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.

3. What's inside of you is the most important part.

4. On every surface that you are used on, you must always leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

5. You will be able to correct the mistakes you make.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in his heart.

1.5inch LCD 8MB Digital Photo Frame Album Picture Viewer Keychain

Got your keys ? How about your favorite pics ? Wonder how technology really progress. Now you can play a slide show of your favorite photos using a keychain with the 1.5inch LCD 8MB Digital Photo Frame Album Picture Viewer Keychain. It could display about 70 of your favorite pictures. Has a long lasting 10 hours rechargeable battery.

Here's the specs of it :
Supports Windows system
With USB Interface for quick upload of photos
Auto Play back (slideshow) or via Manual selection
Power 3.7V lithium battery (built in-internal) and charges via USB 5V supply (10 hours)
Support File formats - BMP, JPEG, PNG, GIF and TIF
Additional Features: Digital clock, Calendar
Memory: 8MB, practical space available is 4.6MB
Dimension: 42 x 55 x 11 mm

The package includes :
Package included:
1 x Digital Photo Frame Keychain
1 x Mini USB Cable
1 x CD driver
1 x User Guide
1 x Clip