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For the record, rooting causes a violation of the guarantee policy of Samsung. Furthermore there is a possibility of damaging the Android-system(bricking). This has not happen as far as I know, but it should be mentioned. As advanced user it is usually always possible to recover the system, but still, just to let you know.

So whoever takes the risk, takes the responsibility

Advice: Use a PC without any drivers or software from other Android devices, this may causes conflicts with the drivers in the ADB.

Rooting

Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card)

1. Download this Zip-file copy this into the internal SD card.

2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.

Note: This instructions is written for the stock recovery. Custom recovery should work similarly.

3. Navigate with the volume up and down to apply sdcard:update.zip in Recovery Menu. To confirm your selection use the home-button.

4. Choose (with volume buttons) the update.zip file on your internal sd card and confirm again with Home-button. You will have to wait 5 seconds.

5. Now choose reboot system now and confirm with home button.

Now you device should be rooted. U can also see a Superuser icon appear under Applications.

* To unroot, download this Zip-file and follow above guide to unroot.

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MJ Registry Watcher monitors your system for changes to any of the common startup folders and startup related registry keys, as well as many hidden startup methods and any other file(s) you want to monitor for changes. It offers several security presets, ranging from light to highest security, depending on your personal preference and level of technical expertise.

Whenever a monitored file or key is modified, the program will prompt you to confirm the changes, you can also choose to automatically reject any modifications. The program includes features to backup selected items, search the list by keyword and advanced users can also exclude certain files, values or keys from being monitored. Other features include emailing of alerts and manual quarantining of files and directories.

When we’re facing problem on IE9, the easiest way is to reset the settings for the browser. But sometimes, it might not be able to settle the problem, hence no choice we need to uninstall it and reinstall again.

The following instructions apply to both Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

1. Click the Start button , type Programs and Features in the search box, and then click View installed updates in the left pane.
2. Under Uninstall an update, scroll down to the Microsoft Windows section.
3. Right-click Windows Internet Explorer 9, click Uninstall, and then, when prompted, click Yes.

4. Restart PC to complete the process.

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I’ve finally joined the Android family by getting the Samsung Galaxy W (Wonder), which is a mid range android phone. The phone is came with Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread), and i’ve been successfully upgraded it to v2.3.6.  Everything is good for this device, except that the battery life really drain very fast, which is a dilemma for smartphones…

Currently i’m still exploring on android system, so stay tunes for more android apps and tricks.

System Information Viewer is a general Windows utility for displaying lots of useful Windows, Network and hardware info – CPU info, PCI info, PCMCIA info, USB info, Machine Info, Hardware Sensors, Networked computers, Operating System Information and more. Below is my laptop info.

Zoner Photo Studio is an image management solution that allows you to import, edit and publish your images to the web or CD. It includes most common editing tools, including red-eye removal, cropping, image corrections, effect filters and more.

In addition, it offers features to archive your pictures based on their EXIF picture information, publish them to a HTML gallery (nice templates included), print them, email or create a picture CD with integrated viewer. Additional features include image conversion, batch processing, resizing, integrated burning and FTP, slideshows, Video CDs and more.

Farewell to year 2011, welcome year 2012.

Happy New Year, wish everyone all the best in year 2012 !

Mixxx is an open source DJ tool designed for both professional and amateur DJs alike.

Mixxx allows DJs to mix music live with a clean, simple interface. Futhermore, Mixxx has a number of key features to help DJs in the mix: Beat estimation, parallel visual displays, and support for various DJ hardware controllers.

Features:

• Beat estimation: Mixxx estimates the BPM of each song to help you beat match.
• Pitch independent time stretch: Adjust the tempo of your tracks without changing their pitch.
• Hardware support: Control Mixxx with your favorite MIDI devices and hardware like the Griffin Powermate.
• Waveform summary displays: Visually see the dynamics of a track, just like with vinyl.
• Completely Free: Mixxx was designed by DJs, for DJs, and is distributed freely under the GPL