WhatsApp goes End-to-end

End-to-end encryption activated on WhatsApp

Starwars, we all heard him wrongly

He wore a mask and we all heard him wrongly....

"LOOK! I am YEARS FASTER!"

Would you?

Would you give up your present lifestyle to reach out for your dreams? #dream #dreams #life #lifestyle

笑

笑，有时并不是喜悦或赞同。
笑，有时也许只是无语的无奈。

Windows 10 Update

Since yesterday, Microsoft has been rolling out notifications to users on reserving an upgrade to Windows 10 when it’s available. I got mine yesterday.

This is a free upgrade, from the info I know. You might have noticed a Windows icon on the lower right hand side of your screen. Click on it and it will guide you to register to reserve the upgrade.

To check out the steps, click on this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade

Just a note, if you are upgrading from Windows 7, you might lose some stuff you enjoyed in Windows 7 premium edition. For those using Windows 8.1 (the normal version), I don’t see much issue as it already does not come with some stuff (such as DVD playback). Click on this link to learn more: http://www.idigitaltimes.com/7-features-users-will-lose-windows-10-update-446140

Cheers!

Google Earth Day Quiz

Google Earth Day Fun.
1) Go to www.google.com
2) click on the doodle above the search field
3) answer the questions posted by Google.

Post your comments below on what  Google display as the answer. :)

[Caution, Important!] Is This Your Photo SMS with virus link

Got alerted by a friend on a SMS circulating around with a link that installs a ransomware virus on your mobile devices (according to hardwarezone.com).

Not a new thing but seems to resurface again. According to sources (both confirmed by hardwarezone.com post and the account from my friend's friend), the malware will mass SMS the link to your contacts. So please don’t click if you see such emails.

These are what the SMS seem to look like (excluding for the pun messages written in the meme from SGAG of course) :

 

Image source: http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-psa-your-photo-sms-virus-circulating

Image source: https://www.facebook.com/sgag.sg#!/sgag.sg/photos/a.378177495530578.106131.378167172198277/1061662713848716/?type=1&theater

Image source: https://www.facebook.com/sgag.sg#!/sgag.sg/photos/a.378177495530578.106131.378167172198277/1061619623853025/?type=1&theater

An Innovation Changing the Photography Landscape

[Disclaimer: In no way am I affiliated to Sony and I don’t proclaim to be camera expert but I thought this is something interesting to share.]

Sony brought something innovative to the world of photography. It launched attachable camera lenses for mobile phones and now it has upped its game with an “lens-style camera”- mirrorless interchangeable lens¹ for mobile phones. This means consumers are no longer confined to the often lacklustre cameras on their phones but has professional lenses and sensors to work with.

The unit has its own battery, could be detached and remotely controlled via the smartphone. So selfies, hard-to-reach places should be a easy with this new product. From the introduction on Adorama’s website, it seems to lack manual controls (I guess most users won’t be bothered if they are used to taking photos with their smartphone anyway).

As with anything that is paired with your smartphone, it might tax your smartphone batteries a bit since you will need to use an app plus turn on the screen.

See images and video link below:

Image source: https://www.facebook.com/Sony.ImagingSEA/photos/pcb.291330427735631/291330264402314/?type=1&theater

Source: http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014817/blogarticle/sony-qx30-qx1-lens-style-cameras-expand-smart-phones-picture-taking-skills-first-look

Footnote:

1.       Interchangeable lens system generally refers to cameras that allows different lens to be swapped and used, much like the dSLR but usually more compact and it does not employ a mirror in its camera body. This is by no means a low end version of dSLR as certain models are actually mid-tier dSLR with the outstanding sensors.

Catch Pokemon on your Google Map Today!

Google Map has a new game today- Catch Pokemons!

Try catching Pokemon on your phone with Google Maps.
1) Launch Google Map app
2) Click on the start bar
3) Click on ''Press Start"
4) Start collecting the Pokemons! 

Microsoft Releases Office Mobile for iPhone and Android Phones

Just thought this might be of interest to some of us. If you are interested in Microsoft Office on your mobile devices, read on.

Image source: Microsoft website

A few hours ago, Microsoft announced the release of the Office Mobile app for iPhone and Android phones.

Did a quick preview/check of the app while on the train this morning:

• It’s available free for users. However, you would need to register an acct (https://signup.live.com/). If you have an existing Office365 subscription, you can sign in with your Office 365 account.
• One con/pro (depending on how you view it) is that files would only be saved to OneDrive (Cloud server that is associated with your Microsoft acct)
• Cons: Limited formatting choices. Only simple choices available.
• According to websites, app not yet available for Android tablets but it seems that they have plans to do so.
• Some users have complained about the lack of support to edit password-protected documents.

Note: App is available for iPads already. But need an Office 365 subscription.

Link for iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/office-mobile-for-office-365/id541164041

Link for Android phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.officehub

You might also wish to try Quickoffice by Google or some office apps in the Play Store or App Store, which are alternatives to Microsoft Office. Quickoffice is available for both iOS and Android.

My entry for The OPPO Extravaganza! #OPPOextravaganza

My entry for The OPPO Extravaganza! #OPPOextravaganza

Moto G Unboxing

Unboxing the all new Moto G!

Facebook Year In Review

Something special- Facebook's Year In Review" page summarises your moments in the past year. :) https://www.www.facebook.com/yearinreview/ 

FIFA14- Advice for playing Arsenal Team

Thought I wanted to just write a quick note for players using Arsenal on FIFA14 on Android.

If you are using Arsenal, you might wish to note the following:
1.) Podolski is better played as striker. His stats went from 77 as LM to 85 as LS.
2.) Walcott is better played as striker. His stats went from 83 as RM to 86 at RS.
3.) Wilshere is a gem. His stats went from 80+ to 90 (and still developing).
4.) Ozil is a gem. His stats is now 92 and still developing.
5.) Santi Carzola is amazing. At age 30+ with stats at 86, his stats is still growing.
6.) Giroud. Give him time to bloom. His stats will improve.
7.) Ramsey. You guys know him. Woo hoo.
8.) Mertesacker. Extremely talented defender. Strong, pacey. Stats is now at 86 after 3 seasons and still developing.
9.) Koscielny. Good player.

And btw, I used 3-4-1-2 because this fits the Arsenal team's players positions better.

Unusual Player
Well, this player is unusual as he is the only player who reduces his salary for contract extension. He is none other than Flamini. I have extended contracts for most of the players in the team for the past seasons but have never encountered any players who reduced the salary on their own accord. The players usually requested for more salary. Flamini is the only player so far to reduce his salary request. Flamini is very strong defensively and has knocked in goals from afar. Good player.

Do you need to buy new players for Arsenal team?
I don't think you need to buy new players for Arsenal team. Really. The team has players at different stages of their career. Prime, developing. Stats for very young players such as Chamberlain, Ryo, Afobe, Gnabry, Akpom, Sanogo, Frimpong, Jenkinson will grow. And if you play the players to their positions, the team's stats will be quite strong. The youths in Arsenal team are exceptional. You might wish to get more defenders if you like.

Watch some of the replays which I uploaded from FIFA14 to YouTube here: www.youtube.com/wenhwee

FIFA14- A Review and get this player Ángelo Henríquez

Having played FIFA14 on my Android Samsung Galaxy Note for the past month, I decided to do a quick review.  Overall, it was a good experience. The additional controls to execute trick moves is very good. But would have been better if there's a reference on which control does what trick moves.

My own ratings for the game (mostly based on Career Mode (Easy Mode) and compared to FIFA13 on Android):

	FIFA 14 on Android	FIFA 13 on Android
Game Control	9/10	7/10
Game play	9/10	7/10
Graphics	8/10	7.5/10
New features	Ability to upload replays to YouTube, Connect to FB, more controls for trick moves. Ultimate Team.
Cons	"Play Sim City" advert pops up even after I paid to unlock the career and cup modes. I don't mind the advert if I use the free version. But when your customer paid for the game, then there should not be any adverts popping up. We don't pay to look at the adverts. The other missing part to the game is also a record of the players' transfer fees, form and performance. So it is hard to track back the data for players.

Players
There are tonnes of articles telling you which players to sign. I did attempt to sign a few but couldn't get them. Anyway, I'm using Arsenal team which has a lot of good young players so signing new players were not a concern for the near term. I did managed to get very good players through the scout.
Scouted players:

• C. Hargreaves. GK. Overall 79 currently. Age 19.
• T. Hilbert. RB. Overall 75+ but developed to 80 currently. Age 22
• S. Blank. CAM. Overall 75+ but developed to 80 currently. Age 20
• B. Perpaoli. LM. Overall 80+ but developed to 87 currently. Age 24.

Signed players

Recommendation: Ángelo Henríquez. ST at overall 79 on sign up but develop to 89 after 2 seasons.
I would like to recommend this extremely good player - Ángelo Henríquez. On wikipedia, it was stated that he "is a Chilean footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Zaragoza, on loan from English club Manchester United". However, I signed him from Real Zaragoza without any issue. The system did not indicate he was on loan from Man Utd. Signed him for about $8-12 million when he was age 19 with overall 79 rating (can't really remember the exact price. Now, he is 22 with overall 89 rating and valued at $26 million. He is very fast with extremely good finishing. Unfortunately, the system did not allow me to train him over 90. Read more about him here: http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/177410/angelo-henriquez?cc=4716


I have signed 2 other players, all defenders.

• Doria (forgot where I signed him from)- CB with overall 82 at age of 22 (I think it's this player: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%B3ria . Signed for about $3.5-5 million (can't remember) but valued at $7.1million currently. Refer to screenshot for his stats.
• Luiz Eduardo- CB with overall 79 at age of 22. Still observing his development. Signed for about $3.5 (can't remember) but valued at $6.9 million currently.  Refer to screenshot for his stats. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luiz_Eduardo_Felix_da_Costa)

Watch some of the replays which I uploaded from FIFA14 to YouTube here: www.youtube.com/wenhwee

Safeguarding your kids future interest by not posting images of them

I came upon an article that talks about protecting child's privacy online- "We Post Nothing About Our Daughter Online".

Perhaps a good reading for parents out there. The writer might appear to be paranoid but when I thought about the issue, she does make sense.

Whatever posted online remains on servers. When kids grow up, they may not like what has been posted of them previously without their knowledge. They may end up being embarrassed. Not forgetting that some companies search the web for prospective employees’ information. Whether such photos put your child in good light is debatable and may not be worth a risk. Especially when it concerns your child's future.

Disable Annoying App and Game Requests in Facebook

I'm sure many of us receive annoying, persistent app and game requests in Facebook... Maybe even on a daily basis. How do we block off these annoying app requests from multiple people, specifically targetting at certain apps or games which we have no interest in?

Here's a quick and easy guide to help those of us who face this issue.

Gmail- Recycling Info in Trash Folder

Did you notice? Gmail showed recycling info in its Trash Folder.

Fun with Office

Microsoft Surface RT coming to Singapore and more countries

Microsoft Surface RT coming to Singapore and Asia.

According to Microsoft's blog - "in the coming months Surface RT will be available in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore and Taiwan."

"... Surface Pro will be heading to Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United Kingdom in the coming months."

Hope to see the real device in stores. Microsoft's first tablet.