C#, Java and Win32 API

I have been studying .Net/C#/Win32 API for the last two days because of a proposal that I need to write. The application cannot be written in Java because of the extensive uses of Win32 API. I still have problem dealing with C# syntax...and calling Win32 API is quite messy. However, the alternative is JNI, which is even worse.

Nevertheless, Win32 API is very powerful and I don't mind learning more. This makes my job more fun.

Now...the fun is gone and the hard part (writing proposal) is coming next...

My New Watch~~!

Thanks my wife for the gift!

\(^0^)/

It is a special watch for a computer geek!

PlaceBar Constructor

This is a very good *FREE* utility for you to add your our own folder shortcut on the left of the download dialog box in Windows. Highly recommended!

Download

聖誕節倒數...

為什麼聖誕節會有倒數?? 不是只有新年要倒數嗎???

我有異議!!!

按這裹看我的異議!

你也有異議？試試這裏!

Free HD Monitoring Tool

I have been using a HD monitoring tool called HDD Life to monitor my harddrive for awhile. It used to be free and I liked it a alot. However, once it become shareware, it keeps popping up annoying message to force you to pay.

I found another free tool last night that does pretty much the same thing for free. For those who BT, you should definitely check it out. It if for Windows only though...

Check it out here: HD Tune

I love gadgets.....But....

...I really hate them when they don't work!

I need to find time to deal with the following:

1) Need to fix the external USB hd case. Probably need to take it for repair...
2) Need to to check the harddrive to make sure that it is not corrupted..
3) Fix my pda phone! For some reason I could press the same button a couple of time and it will reset itself! Amazing!!
4) Switch to another notebook and reformat the current one for my dad.
5) Lucikly my ipod nano headphone is ok again...for no reason....

Computer and electronics are great....when they work!! :(

Cirque Du Soleil - Quidam

Went to Cyberport yesterday to see "Cirque Du Soleil - Quidam" with my wife and my parents yesterday. The show was pretty amazing! However, I think I set my expectation a little bit too high. Some of the actions are pretty repeativity. Nevertheless, it was a good show.

Anyway, I had a wonderful time and I think everyone should at least see this show once.

6 signs that your boss is killing you

Ha ha, on theme of the "six thing", I also found this link. It does provide suggestion on how to reduce stress.

Answering 6 common interview questions

For those who may have an interview soon, this article may help.

Book to read immediately

My boss lend me a book called "Writing Winning Business Proposals" yesterday. As you could guess that I need to improve my proposal writing skills :p . This book becomes my highest priority to finish.

I actually planned to buy another proposal book two months ago but didn't place the order to Amazon yet: IT Project Proposals.

Buying books in HK is not as convenient as in USA. I like mail order a lot, especially the bookstore in HK mostly carry popular book. Too bad Amazon doesn't have HK operation.

To Be (Technical) or Not To Be (Technical)...

...this is the question...

At this moment, it seems that in order to success in the current company, I need to find a way to pull my technical oriented soul out and put in the business mind spirit in. Otherwise, I will be a "pre-sales" who cannot "sell" :(

However, I find it rather difficult to get rid of the technical part of myself because I need to come up with technical solution for our client all the time. I want to propose not just a solution, but a good and cost-effective solution. But apparently, it is not the business world needs...

But how could I got exposed to the business side if I don't have access to it?

Maybe I should just concentrate on my study....hopefully one day I could have more control of my life...

How to subscribe to Xanga RSS

Just change the following USERNAME param to the corresponding blog id:

http://www.xanga.com/rss.aspx?user=USERNAME

Than uses your favorite RSS reader to subscribe to that link.

Hot Vitasoy

A bottle of hot Vitasoy could make your other-half very happy. Surprise her in a cold day. Buy it for her, make her feel warm. ;)

Hacken Lee DVD subtitle

Just found out that there is a lyric subtitle track in Hacken Lee's DVD!

That's great!! I could sing along~~ :)

Definitely more than 63,000

With Parents...
Babies......
Young Teens...
Old folks with Walking Stick...
People with wheelchair...
...and many more...

63,000? No way.

Nice Logo Design

I saw this sticker from a newspaper yesterday. I think the design references the Hong Kong logo nicely.

My Avatar

I made myself an avatar using Yahoo! Avatar. Does the picture looks like me? :p

A MUST BUY CD/DVD!

Just bought the new Hacken Lee CD/DVD. It is very very good! Well worth the $99!! I highly recommend playing it in the DVD player and enjoy the DTS 5.1 surround sound.

To be honest, I haven't sit in front of the TV to listen to music for a long time. This CD/DVD got me excited!

I hope this CD/DVD could sell well so more music company will spend the same kind of energy to make good music.

My Short Term Goals

I have made a couple of goals for myself:

1) Study GMAT
2) Finish SCEA in two months
3) Continue on my research on my software idea.

After talking with my uncle last week, I am getting more clear that I have wasted too much time before, without getting anything done.

Thanks my uncle for spending so much time to inspire me.

Flock

Downloaded Flock today. Testing it. It seems pretty cool.