I've been having problems with Windows Vista lately on my ACER Aspire computer - random system lockup that requires a power down and reboot. After researching possible causes and using Microsoft's diagnostic memory test (Control Panel - Administrative Tools) I decided to make sure I had all the latest drivers. Acer's support website ( http://www.acer.ca/acer/service.do ) had updated drivers for the NVidia display adapter as well as new audio and LAN drivers. Installing these updates seems to have fixed the problem as well as sped up overall performance of my system.
I suspect the display driver was the cause of the lockups, but in any case it is worthwhile to check that you have the latest drivers if you're experiencing any mysterious crashes or slow performance. With all the Microsoft security updates to Vista, a driver that was compatible a year ago may no longer work properly.
Also, for ACER notebook users, Acer America Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily offering free replacement of certain lithium-ion battery packs containing cells made by Sony Energy Devices Corporation and used in certain Acer notebook computers. As announced previously by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 16 reports of notebook batteries overheating. These reports were associated with earlier recalls by other notebook computer manufacturers of batteries containing these Sony cells. These previous reports involved only minor property damage and two minor burns. None of these reports involved batteries in Acer notebook computers.
We encourage you to check to see if your Acer notebook may have one of these battery packs and, if it does, Acer will replace your battery pack for a new one at no cost to you.
The following Acer notebook computer models sold in the United States and Canada may have battery packs affected by this replacement program:
TravelMate Series Beginning with: 242x, 320x, 321x, 330x, 422x, 467x, 561x, C20x.
Aspire™ Series Beginning with: 556x, 560x, 567x, 930x, 941x, and 980x.
The battery packs included in this program were sold in the United States and Canada through authorized distributors as part of the identified TravelMate™ and Aspire™ notebook computers. In addition, these battery packs may have also been provided in response to service calls. The affected battery packs were shipped to distributors beginning in May 2004 and may have been sold at retail through November 2006.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Hide your IP address with the Anonymizer - Protection from Phishing, Spyware, Viruses and more
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Protect Your Identity Online
It is estimated that 90% of all computers are infected with some form of spyware that may track keystrokes, allowing criminals to learn passwords and bank account numbers—essentially giving them access to anything and everything on your computer.
None of us ever really believe identity theft will happen to us but that is precisely what happened to over 10 million people last year alone. To say that we are at risk is an understatement. There are elite groups of cyber criminals forming in the far corners of the globe targeting consumers and businesses online.
Without proper protection, it is not a question of "if" you will become a victim-but "when". Spyware technologies are becoming more advanced and sophisticated each year and are the primary tools for identity thieves. And firewalls and anti-virus software alone aren't enough to stop them.
By the time identity theft has been discovered, 85% of victims have already lost money. But there is a far darker side to identity theft than the pure monetary loss: Credit score damage. If an identity thief remains undetected for too long or gains access to your social security number, credit score damage becomes a very real possibility. It can take years to regain complete control of your identity and the costs to you can run into the thousands. Your credit is literally your financial lifeline—protect it and your identity with Anonymizer's online privacy solutions.
Anonymizer is the global leader in online privacy and identity protection solutions and secures your financial lifeline against would-be identity thieves using the latest and most advanced technology. Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing combines the protection of rotating anonymous IP addresses with the security of 128-bit SSL technology. Our Anonymous Surfing product will protect you against Phishing, Pharming, Spoofing, or anyone looking to "piggyback" on your Internet connection. Anonymizer identity theft protection solutions give you the peace of mind you deserve by protecting your identity with the best privacy protection on the market today.
To view your current IP address, click here.
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Protect Your Identity Online
It is estimated that 90% of all computers are infected with some form of spyware that may track keystrokes, allowing criminals to learn passwords and bank account numbers—essentially giving them access to anything and everything on your computer.
None of us ever really believe identity theft will happen to us but that is precisely what happened to over 10 million people last year alone. To say that we are at risk is an understatement. There are elite groups of cyber criminals forming in the far corners of the globe targeting consumers and businesses online.
Without proper protection, it is not a question of "if" you will become a victim-but "when". Spyware technologies are becoming more advanced and sophisticated each year and are the primary tools for identity thieves. And firewalls and anti-virus software alone aren't enough to stop them.
By the time identity theft has been discovered, 85% of victims have already lost money. But there is a far darker side to identity theft than the pure monetary loss: Credit score damage. If an identity thief remains undetected for too long or gains access to your social security number, credit score damage becomes a very real possibility. It can take years to regain complete control of your identity and the costs to you can run into the thousands. Your credit is literally your financial lifeline—protect it and your identity with Anonymizer's online privacy solutions.
Anonymizer is the global leader in online privacy and identity protection solutions and secures your financial lifeline against would-be identity thieves using the latest and most advanced technology. Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing combines the protection of rotating anonymous IP addresses with the security of 128-bit SSL technology. Our Anonymous Surfing product will protect you against Phishing, Pharming, Spoofing, or anyone looking to "piggyback" on your Internet connection. Anonymizer identity theft protection solutions give you the peace of mind you deserve by protecting your identity with the best privacy protection on the market today.
To view your current IP address, click here.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Sears Canada bonus discount coupon code - order online and save extra
Save $10 on your next purchase of $100* or more at Sears.ca
with bonus code 941 612 401 when you checkout. Hurry, only until August 31st, 2009!
Bonus code restrictions:
*Offer valid until August 31, 2009. Minimum purchase amount is before taxes and applicable charges. Limit one Bonus Offer Number per order; cannot be combined with any other Bonus Offer Number. Excludes items with prices ending in .97, cosmetics and fragrances, electronics, major appliances, Gift Card purchases, deferral or installment billing fees, protection agreements, delivery, installation and maintenance charges. Excludes outlet items. Offer available only through an online purchase at Sears.ca. Offer not valid in-store.
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Bonus code restrictions:
*Offer valid until August 31, 2009. Minimum purchase amount is before taxes and applicable charges. Limit one Bonus Offer Number per order; cannot be combined with any other Bonus Offer Number. Excludes items with prices ending in .97, cosmetics and fragrances, electronics, major appliances, Gift Card purchases, deferral or installment billing fees, protection agreements, delivery, installation and maintenance charges. Excludes outlet items. Offer available only through an online purchase at Sears.ca. Offer not valid in-store.
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How to fix "Invalid Engine Code" error on Lexmark Optra Printers
An Invalid Engine Code error message may mean that your Lexmark printer has lost the stored operating code for the engine board.
What to do
1. If you have not yet done so, try turning the printer off and then back on. Simply resetting the printer may restore it to a working condition.
2. If this does not clear the error, the code on the printer's engine board will need to be rewritten. You can obtain the engine code file from our website and send the file to the printer without having the printer serviced. Before sending the engine code file to the printer, it is helpful to put the printer into "Flash Engine" mode. Do the following:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold the Menu, Select, and Return buttons.
3. While holding these buttons down, turn the printer on.
4. When Performing Self Test appears on the printer, release the buttons. The printer screen should now say Invalid Engine Code.
3. With the printer in "Flash Engine" mode, you can now copy the engine code file to the printer. The method to use depends on how your computer is connected to the printer. A direct parallel connection to the printer from a computer with DOS on it works best. However, you can also send the files to the printer through a direct USB connection or via an FTP connection across a network. Refer to the appropriate link below for instructions.
How to copy engine code via parallel cable
How to copy engine code via a USB connection
How to copy engine code via an FTP session
If copying the engine code to the printer does not clear the error message, the engine/system board will need to be replaced. This will require service to the printer...
Optra firmware engine code authorization:
# Optra S (4059) series: 4059engn
# Optra T610, Optra T612, Optra T614, Optra T616: optrateng
# Lexmark T520, Lexmark T522, Lexmark T620, and Lexmark T622: lextengn
# Lexmark T630, Lexmark T632, Lexmark T634: e551416
# Lexmark W812: eng204
What to do
1. If you have not yet done so, try turning the printer off and then back on. Simply resetting the printer may restore it to a working condition.
2. If this does not clear the error, the code on the printer's engine board will need to be rewritten. You can obtain the engine code file from our website and send the file to the printer without having the printer serviced. Before sending the engine code file to the printer, it is helpful to put the printer into "Flash Engine" mode. Do the following:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold the Menu, Select, and Return buttons.
3. While holding these buttons down, turn the printer on.
4. When Performing Self Test appears on the printer, release the buttons. The printer screen should now say Invalid Engine Code.
3. With the printer in "Flash Engine" mode, you can now copy the engine code file to the printer. The method to use depends on how your computer is connected to the printer. A direct parallel connection to the printer from a computer with DOS on it works best. However, you can also send the files to the printer through a direct USB connection or via an FTP connection across a network. Refer to the appropriate link below for instructions.
How to copy engine code via parallel cable
How to copy engine code via a USB connection
How to copy engine code via an FTP session
If copying the engine code to the printer does not clear the error message, the engine/system board will need to be replaced. This will require service to the printer...
Optra firmware engine code authorization:
# Optra S (4059) series: 4059engn
# Optra T610, Optra T612, Optra T614, Optra T616: optrateng
# Lexmark T520, Lexmark T522, Lexmark T620, and Lexmark T622: lextengn
# Lexmark T630, Lexmark T632, Lexmark T634: e551416
# Lexmark W812: eng204
What is my IP number? See your current IP address information
Find out your current I.P. address information here.
If your computer connects to the internet through a modem, the IP address listed is ONLY for this connection. This address will change every time you log into the internet. If your computer has a dedicated connection, the address shown has been assigned to your computer.
Click here for your current IP information
If your computer connects to the internet through a modem, the IP address listed is ONLY for this connection. This address will change every time you log into the internet. If your computer has a dedicated connection, the address shown has been assigned to your computer.
Click here for your current IP information
Your IP address identifies your computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using TCP/IP route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address, shown as 4 numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.132.12.110 could be an IP address.
Within isolated networks, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique. However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called Internet addresses) to avoid duplication.
The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that network. Four regional Internet registries - ARIN, RIPE NCC, LACNIC and APNIC - assign Internet addresses from the following three classes:
Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks
Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks
Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks
The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new scheme called CIDR is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C ...
Within isolated networks, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique. However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called Internet addresses) to avoid duplication.
The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that network. Four regional Internet registries - ARIN, RIPE NCC, LACNIC and APNIC - assign Internet addresses from the following three classes:
Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks
Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks
Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks
The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new scheme called CIDR is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C ...
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Cross border shopping: Vancouver, Bellingham , Tulalip, Seattle outlets
As of June 1, 2009 Canadians need a passport, nexus card or enhanced driver's licence plus birth certificate to cross the border into the U.S.
Vancouver area shoppers can save big on certain items by shopping at Bellis Fair in Bellingham or the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip. Outlet stores in Tulalip (just north of Everett, WA) include Adidas, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, BCBG, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Fossil, GAP, Guess, Jockey, Lucky Brand, NIKE, PacSun, Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware and Tommy Hilfiger.
To book your stay online at the luxurious Tulalip Resort Casino Hotel, visit
for the best rates.
Canadian residents who have been out of Canada for 24-47 hours can claim $50 in purchases at Canada Customs without duty or taxes; more than 48 hours but less than 7 days, $400 ; and 7 days or more, $750 . If the value of the declaration exceeds the personal exemption, you must pay duty on the remaining value.
If you're looking for a hotel in the area, check out the deals in Everett, Lynnwood or Seattle or use Priceline.com
to bid on a hotel room in the general area. You can also find some great hotel deals in the area using the now discounted Entertainment 2009 Vancouver or Seattle Coupon Book. Get more info at Seattle-Deals.blogspot.com
If you prefer to avoid border lineups, online stores that ship to Canada include JC Penney, Lands End, Altrec and Bare Necessities. You can access their websites from here or here.
Vancouver area shoppers can save big on certain items by shopping at Bellis Fair in Bellingham or the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip. Outlet stores in Tulalip (just north of Everett, WA) include Adidas, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, BCBG, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Fossil, GAP, Guess, Jockey, Lucky Brand, NIKE, PacSun, Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware and Tommy Hilfiger.
To book your stay online at the luxurious Tulalip Resort Casino Hotel, visit
for the best rates.
Canadian residents who have been out of Canada for 24-47 hours can claim $50 in purchases at Canada Customs without duty or taxes; more than 48 hours but less than 7 days, $400 ; and 7 days or more, $750 . If the value of the declaration exceeds the personal exemption, you must pay duty on the remaining value.
If you're looking for a hotel in the area, check out the deals in Everett, Lynnwood or Seattle or use Priceline.com
If you prefer to avoid border lineups, online stores that ship to Canada include JC Penney, Lands End, Altrec and Bare Necessities. You can access their websites from here or here.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Schellenberg.ca - Canadian website support, HTML troubleshooting, online shopping, travel deals
Welcome to Schellenberg.ca, a Canadian site for technical support, computer info, internet website troubleshooting information, HTML, XML sitemap services, blog creation, web traffic analysis and optimization, online shopping links with Amazon Canada, Sears Canada, Crucial memory, Dell Canada Computers, travel deals with Expedia Canada and more...
We are based in Vancouver, BC but are available for website tech support or corporate blog creation anywhere in North America. You can contact us at the link on our homepage here.
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