How to Download Youtube Video

(This is a post containing further explanation for KeepCharmingAlwiz and others who may find it useful)

There are many many methods of downloading video from youtube. One of the ways that I found quite easy and useful is by using Youtube Downloader.

This is a simple freeware application that works very well, given how basic the interface is.
Just go to the youtube and play any video that you like, then copy the address from the web address bar above. Then, open this little application and it will automatically paste it for you when u click the dialog box.

Then, there are 2 options:

1. to download FLV files from YouTube, or
2. to convert them to most major file formats which supports iPhone, iPod, PSP, cell phone, AVI, MP3, WMV, and Xvid

From there, just hit OK and the downloading will commence. Surprisingly, there's also a basic video editor for cropping videos by time stamp. You can also cut out the sound when converting.

To download this freeware, please click here

Google Chrome

The battle for Internet domination has reached new heights with the launching of Chrome by Google. Thanks to Jayce for the breaking news. Chrome was still in beta so expect some minor problems before the final version is out. Chrome is based on the open-source project Webkit, the same rendering engine used by Apple's Safari.

Market share of the top browsers

Chrome has taken the minimalist approach with the browser design. There are 2 words to describe Chrome "Slick and simple". It put tabs on top of the browser itself thus saving much space and enables a larger viewing area. Moreover, the tabs are detachable from the top and can be dragged out to form a new window itself. New tab pages display your nine most visited Web pages, as well as the searches you perform most, and your most recent bookmarks. This advancement benefit is that if 1 of the tab freezes, u can terminate the tab itself without restarting Chrome. Neat!

Chrome has a Omnibox address bar, sort of the awesome bar from Firefox. It searches the web as u type as well as the history and bookmarks. This means there is no search box in Chrome as u already has the hybrid bar. In addition, the root address of the webpage that you visit is being stressed bold in the Omnibox to notify you if u have accidentally visited harmful sites.

Omnibox

There is also an incognito mode whereby u can search the web without leaving any trace in the history. A good feature for those who surfs at other people's PC or porn lovers at work.

The most striking feature is the speed of course. Google claims that it is faster than the current IE and Firefox. But separate study by Firefox and IE8 beta yield different results.

Higher means faster

For general surfing, I did not encountered problems but there was a nagging problem with blogspot when I tried to copy the images in my draft blog but failed. Some ads also did not rendered correctly as it was in my blog. As it is still in beta, this is expected. There is also a drawback with Chrome where u can't recover back the tabs if it is closed unexpectedly.

If you are addicted to web application and want to try out cool things, this is what most people are waiting for now. It seems Google has everything to compete with Microsoft now. It is only a matter of time before Google launches its own operating system.

Please visit here to try out the beta.

Mobile Number Portability (MNP)

Mobile number portability (MNP) is the freedom to move from one mobile operator to another within the same market, while retaining your mobile number. It allows the customer to change his/her mobile service provider without losing his/her mobile number.

MNP is a government directive and regulatory requirement. There will be a Limited Live Trial from 29 August, to early October 2008. MNP will officially be launched in Malaysia from early October 2008 onwards.

The maximum that a mobile service provider can charge for a port is RM25 but the fees might vary downwards from one service provider to another. These fees will cover the administrative charges, issuance of your new SIM card and all other costs in relation to your port.

Some may said the main beneficiary of this new regulation will be Digi. But, I am sure the other telcos will be offering more attractive and economical packages to customers from now on. That's the benefit of opening the monopoly of telco services. For me, I just signed up for the Maxis Postpaid 2 months ago. I will adopt a wait and see approach first before decide to change mobile service provider.

For more info, please visit http://www.skmm.gov.my/

Full Throttle Autoshow 2008 (Part 3)

Well, this is the final part of my post of the Full Throttle Autoshow. There was a small decorated car exhibition area at the side of the stadium alongside with the booths by MBI and JPJ.

Hello Kitty mania

Red Devil craze. Notice the MBI staff swatting flies there! hehe..

Not to be left out a CJ7 enthusiast also

I only lingered in this place for a short time only because I scared the deafening 180 decibel sound of the car woofer booths here will probably cracked my ear drum.

Hope that Ipoh will have more such happening event be it fashion show or gadget show.

Full Throttle Autoshow 2008 (Part 2) - Full Throttle Angels

An auto show will definitely be incomplete without sexy gals to entice the hot blooded males. So, lets get the balls rolling.

Looks tempting to see and touch? I mean the BMW, u pervert!

These sexy gals are ever ready to pose for u

These angels cheering the drift racers

A hot race queen on the race track

Look at the dangerous curves

Mmmm..I know some of u fantasizes on fishnet stockings.

There was a booth to promote 3D virtual racing with 3 lovely gals inside. No chance to try the game due to limited time.

Only managed to get some low quality zoomed images as they were too far inside

Are u looking at me?

Sweet angels

I am getting more attention than the car

Its time to wipe off your saliva guys. I will post the car decoration competition in the next posting..Till then..

Full Throttle Autoshow 2008 ( Part 1)

Last Sunday I went to the Stadium Indera Mulia for the first of its kind event in Ipoh, the Full Throttle Autoshow featuring drifting competition, exhibition of modified race cars and the sexy full throttle angels!

Some of you may have received this flyer

The ticket to this event costs RM15 and it was free for children below certain age (cant remember)

Let us begin the journey to the world of auto showdown! The entrance to the stadium are lined up by these super masterpieces.



The atmosphere in the stadium itself was quite surprising as there were not much cars to display. Instead, there were many booths selling car accessories like engine oil, performance tyres, bodykits etc.

See the overwhelming crowd

Ceh, who wants to touch?

The highlight was this modified car. I am a noob, dun ask me whats inside.

Nice cars

Superb engine oil can make ur car runs like a BMW?

I can smell the rubber stench

Those without money may dream and settle for the car models instead!

So, some of u may wonder where were is the drifting stuff btw..Its at the outside of the stadium, the empty space for parking lot there. Well, this was the 1st time I watch drifting albeit those over exaggerating one being shown at the movies such as Initial D and The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift.

The scorching heat outside..being born tall has its advantages (see ppl's hair below)

The commentator's stage

Cars lining up preparing for the next race

This car apparently ran out of steam!

And I manage to record a few videos for u to enjoy as well.






Can u smell the burning tyres and hear the fierce engine roars?

Well, that's all for the time being. Some of u may wondered where is the sexy angels as mentioned above? Be patient.. Stay tuned for the next posting..

11111

Today, my car mileage has reached 11,111km! Just saw it happen when I took a glance at the meter in front of a traffic light on the way back home.. A good or a bad sign?