IP camera vs conventional camera

Lately, I have done some read up on comparing the conventional CCTV camera (Analogue CCTV) and the IP CCTV camera (also known as network camera) because I was looking one for the kitchen to monitor the maid.

Finally, I purchased an IP camera (spent $288) as I conclude that this type of camera is much better than the conventional type.

In the internet, there are a lot of info mentioning about the comparison of the 2 types of CCTV cameras. For example... http://www.iviewcameras.co.uk/IP/exploreip/ipadvantagesoveranalogue.htm

Below are just some of the essential points which I had considered for my purchase:-

1. Access
- Remote access to live images and remote administration to IP camera are possible from anywhere using a Web browser.

2. Image Quality
- The picture is digitalized. There is no deterioration over time and cable length is not an issue.

3. Video & audio support
- It can support both video & audio.

Now, with the camera that I installed, I can monitor the live or recorded video anywhere using pc. I can also access the live images using my 3G mobile phone. In addition, it allows me to set up motion detection to trigger automatic recording and E-mail alerts.

No wonder IP cameras are quickly gaining ground over the conventional CCTV camera system!!

For IP camera, you can consider it choosing from Axis, D-Link (recommeded), JVC or Linksys.

Increase font size in Lotus Notes

It is not surprised that Lotus Notes user doesn’t know where to change its font size for viewing because the setting is not done at the GUI interface.

For Lotus Notes 5 (or later, apply up to Lotus Notes 8) client, you can customize the display size of the default fonts by adding the following setting to your NOTES.INI file (inside the Lotus Notes directory):-

Display_font_adjustment=x

Where x is the number of points added to the default size, and is a number between 0 and 25. For example, if you need to increase the font size to 5, you would type:
Display_font_adjustment=5

Alternatively, you can also change the font size of Lotus Notes by changing your display fonts in Windows (Control Panel > Display > “Settings” tab > Advanced button).

However, please note that changing the Windows display fonts will affect all programs on your computer.

"Aviva BIG e" investment plan

Around Oct/Nov last year, I was attracted by the big advertisements from Aviva on their "Aviva BIG e" investment plan. It advertised that they can generate higher returns on the CPF which gives average of 3.5% PA interest.
After some consideration, I signed up the plan in Nov-07 with some money from my CPF.
Just few days ago, I received a postage mail from Aviva stating that the interest rate will be reduced to 2.75 % w.e.f from Jan-08.

What a disappointed!! http://www.avivadirect.sg/whatweoffer/bige/benefits.html

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Mail Merge

Well, it is a new chapter of the year again. And, it is time to send greetings to friends & family.

Having this in mind, I would like to share with u all about Mail Merge features in Microsoft Word which u can make use of it. If you get to know how to use the mail merge, you can send E-mail to any number of people quickly. For example, u may use it for sending newsletter to customers; sending out holiday greetings to friends/family.

Using the Mail Merge is easier than what you may think. To start the mail merge process, launch the Microsoft Word. Next, on the Tools menu, point to Letters and Mailings, and then click Mail Merge... and then blah blah.

For details, please refer to:- http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA011095491033.aspx

Opening of EPS file

To open an *.EPS file (Encapsulated PostScript) directly, you would need either of the following software installed onto your PC:-

Adobe Illustrator Abobe PageMaker Adobe Photoshop CorelDRAW

However, there is still a work-around solution to open it using the normal Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint.

The steps are:-
- Launch Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint
- Click "Insert" menu then Picture, and select the From File (to point to the *.EPS file).

VMware Converter

VMware has a very good utility called VMware Converter.

It can be used to convert Microsoft Windows based physical machines (local and remote physical machines) and third party image formats (such as Microsoft Virtual PC and Microsoft Virtual Server) to VMware virtual machines.

There are two available editions of VMware Converter:-

1. VMware Converter Starter -- is a free download available to everyone. It is an easy to use product for single conversions.

2. VMware Converter Enterprise -- is a robust, enterprise-class product for managing and automating large scale conversions

For details, u may refer to:-http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/