Windows 8 Acer Iconia W510 tablet

My first experience with Windows 8 on Acer Iconia W510 tablet / laptop

After waiting 1 week for the stock to arrive, I had finally started my adventure with Windows 8.

Mine is Acer Iconia W510 with Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM & 64 GB storage.

You can use it with a dock keyboard or just use it as a table.

The first thing I like to highlight is that it's not a iPad. The user experience is no where near iPad. The tablet is hard to hold, screen isn't easy to navigate with touch and applications are not so touch friendly.

As a laptop, the screen it a little too small and a little slow.

But, it still do both quite OK. Just ok that I don't get frustrated using it.

Windows 8 is a little weird with the new metro & desktop without start button.It uses the Windows button to  navigate.

While in dock mode, I use the Windows desktop. While in tablet mode, I would use the metro icons.

After a few days testing, I feel that I can live with this as my laptop & tablet.

I have long trying to leave my laptop behind and use my tablet but tablet are just not ready for everyday work.

So the hybrid tablet & laptop is still the best for my job as a IT manager.

Now I just carry my Acer Iconia along insted of a tablet and laptop everywhere.

If you are in my shoes, give the Windows 8 hybrid a try.

Here's some references for you :-

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/09/acer-iconia-w510-review/

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/acer-iconia-w510-1422/4505-3126_7-35472859.html

Hot to clean hard disk for re-use

Ever wonder how to wipe out a hard disk data and reuse it?

Here's how to do it.

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7588_102-577455/best-method-to-clean-out-hard-drives-of-data-viruses-for-reuse

Laptop battery failure?

Having laptop battery failure. Here's a forum that I would like to share with yo.

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19681_102-576395/laptop-sudden-battery-failure-or-something-more/?tag=nl.e497&s_cid=e497

How to add RAM into Dell Inspiron N5050?

How to add RAM into Dell Inspiron N5050 while there is no opening in the bottom of the laptop?

Well, the RAM slot is below the keyboard rather than on the bottom of the laptop.

Follow this video to learn how to change the RAM.

The following operation may void your warranty or may damage your laptop if you are not familiar with technical stuffs. Do it with caution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyYLwyXl1G8

How to protect from Internet Spam and phishing

Internet is great but you have to be careful not to be cheated.

Here's some good article about protecting yourself while using Internet :-

http://netsecurity.about.com/od/secureyouremail/Secure_Your_Email_and_Protect_Your_PC_From_Phishing_and_Spam.htm

DVD burner stop working?

Here's some problems that you may face while using your DVD burner. Take a look, it may solve your problems.

However, most of the time damaged DVD burner can't be repaired and should be replace by a technician.

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7586_102-574917/what-s-causing-my-cd-dvd-burner-to-suddenly-stop-working/?tag=nl.e497&s_cid=e497

How to change (upgrade) desktop PC RAM

Here's how to change or upgrade RAM.

Make sure you know what type of RAM you PC is using.

Here's a reference of RAM type

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM

If you don't know what RAM your PC have, it's a good idea to take out the existing RAM and take a picture and show it to the shop.

Make sure shut down the PC and turn off power supply and unplug the power plug before doing any repair or upgrade operations. Stay safe.