Keeping constant blogging is a habit which I think helps me a lot as I tend to forget some details of what I've done. Sometimes it makes me feel I do have progress so far as Blog acts as sort of milestone for the steps I've taken.
Ok, back to the main topic: I need to record down some of the facts I've discovered recently during December 2010. Please be noted as I might have to use some IT jargon but I'll try my best to elaborate to make it easier for all.
Case 1: How to install Windows OS (Windows 7 for instance) in a Mac machine with Mac OS
To make things easy, those who are interested can check out the steps in http://www.simplehelp.net/2009/01/15/using-boot-camp-to-install-windows-7-on-your-mac-the-complete-walkthrough/. However please be patient in case you experience trouble after step 12 where as mentioned Windows screen should appear...... The truth is it wouldn't for new Mac models as I noticed (same for new MacBook). All you have to do is extra effort - Download respective graphic card's driver (some script used for operating system to communicate with the respective device) from http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173. I would advice to get the drivers ready (download, unzip & store in thumb drive, plug into Mac's USB port) before you even start installing Windows.
Case 2: How to make dated printers (especially HP model) work with Windows 7 (both x86 & x64)
For your information, x86 actually means 32bit version while x64 is 64bit version of Windows. Most of the Windows 7 which comes bundled with new machine (notebook or PC set from branded manufacturer) recently are under x64, thus we need to find solution to include printer driver for x86 Windows 7 machine in the network which needs to share the printing feature.I believe there are lots of people also looking for approach to rectify this issue as some printer manufacturer (eg. HP) doesn't seem to have any intention to provide respective printer driver which meant for Windows 7 for dated models. I've learned the solution in hard way as I spent hours of effort searching for answers around the web but none of the solutions mentioned help.
At last I tried something new: I downloaded the driver meant for previous Windows OS (XP for instance, but make sure you know which version, example if Windows 7 x64 then you need driver for x86 & vise versa) & perform additional driver support setting under printer properties (somewhere at the middle of the option list when you right click the printer icon). It takes time to complete but the way it really work makes it worth the waiting as you may perform add printer at other machines which running different Windows version.
Case 3: How to connect notebook / PC to LCD / Plasma TV via VGA cable
Usually this is a simple task where you just need an ordinary VGA cable (the one used to connect LCD monitor to the CPU, usually the connectors at both end is in blue color) and plug it to PC / notebook & TV (most of the newer flat screen TVs have this feature build-in). Once done you might need to do some simple setting at PC / notebook side where you need to specify the output destination (refer user manual if you're using a notebook which usually is a simple function keys combination, else for PC do read the instruction provided with the display card / motherboard). For some TV models you might also need to do some extra settings so read the TV user manual, but generally it should be able to auto-detect the input source & display the identical screen view on PC / notebook.
However there are chances you might stuck at no display on the TV screen. In this case check if the connection is loose or not. Next is make sure you've selected the right channel on the TV which matches the input signal respectively. Last but not least see if the VGA cable is still operating. In case all attempts fail, you may try to search for help via the web. Go to the manufacturer's website, tech forum & electrical appliances outlet for more details.
I guess this will be the last post I wrote for this year so I'll just wrap it up here for now & I wish all the best venture in coming year 2011! See you soon :)
