Driver Software: Where Can I Download it?

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Long story short, this is a driver download story~~
:-)

When will you need a driver software?

• You just formatted your harddisk to install your operating system
• You just recently rollback-ing your driver
• Your driver CD/DVD is not working
• You want to revert to old driver (new driver is faulty?)
• You need to upgrade to the latest driver version

So Where to check that I've already installed every driver software in my OS?

• Go to My Computer > right click > Properties.
• In System Properties, select the Hardware tab.
• Click Device Manager.
• If you can see a yellow question mark sign there, it means your driver for that device is not installed

Ok, I get it. Now Where can I download my driver?
First of all, there is two way of finding your driver software. Either by using your motherboard name, or your device name. After you get any of this info, then you can download your driver software.

How to search for my motherboard or driver device name?
Well, it is hard to find it from the Device Manager, how about you do some diagnosis then?

• Windows button + R (or just click Run from the Start menu)
• type 'dxdiag' inside (minus the apostrophe)
• Click Yes and wait~~

Right from the first tab you can see your System Manufacturer and your System Model. That is your motherboard name. Click on Display tab, and the device name and info is at your left side. For audio device, click on Audio tab. If this step is too hard for you, install a software dedicated for finding out your device driver info such as:

• Lavalyst's Everest : Lavalys has created and developed market leading computer diagnostics, hardware monitoring, network audit, and benchmarking software solutions. EVEREST Ultimate Edition is a complete PC diagnostics software utility that assists you while installing, optimizing or troubleshooting your computer by providing all the information you can think of about your system – from hardware devices and installed drivers to operating system security and stability metrics.
• Piriform's Speccy : Piriform - Authors of the hugely popular software CCleaner, Defraggler, Recuva and Speccy. Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC. We're always improving it, but have just published a Final Release version for you to download!

And, using your motherboard name/model or your device name/model, try Google it for the software. ;-) Type or copy and paste the exact name and search your driver there~~ :-)

• With motherboard model, you should getting the full list of drivers you needed
• With device model/name, you should get the exact software for your driver

You should get this in mind, searching using the device name will get you the software but it may not suitable for your OS. But searching for drivers for your motherboard will "always" get you the correct driver. :-)

The second method to download your driver is by going directly to your motherboard/device manufacturer/company website. Choose your model and your operating system.

The last method is searching from driver provider site. Or the driver hosting site. Which is I list already for you below~~

• http://www.pctools.com/guides/drivers/ : Reviews, news and resources for Windows software and applications. Search your Intel's driver here~~
• DriverGuide : Are you looking for a driver? DriverGuide.com has the Web's largest collection of drivers for all device types. The site includes an easy step-by-step process for finding, downloading, and installing drivers, a company and driver search engine, manufacturer specific discussion boards, driver uploading and file sharing, and many other useful features.
• DriversCollection. : Driverscollection.com - One of largest free net library of device drivers for computer hardware. Daily update. All drivers available for free download.
• DriversDown : Drivers Download for Free, Computer hardware drivers for free download, Notebook drivers free download. Dell driver free download, Hp driver free downlaod.
• DriverFiles : Download drivers A BIG drivers collection.
• DriversKit : Drivers Download for Free.
• DriverZone : Large device driver database. Search drivers for all types of devices. Find a driver fast by searching our huge database of drivers.
• WinDrivers : WinDrivers.com: Your One-Stop Source For Device Drivers, Anti-Virus Updates and Security Patches. Locate current and out-of-date Device Drivers, Anti-Virus Updates or Security Patches at WinDrivers.com.
• DriversPlanet : Find drivers for all types of devices. Get the driver you need easily by searching our huge database of drivers.

Audio driver?

• Realtek : Next-level Connections, Realtek Network and Communications Solutions. (Realtek audio driver)
• Via : A total silicon platform provider, VIA offers a broad spectrum of imaginative solutions that are redefining the size, shape and scope of computers as we know them. VIA's current product portfolio consists of individual components for high performance computing, as well as embedded products. (Via audio driver)

Graphic card/display driver?

• NVIDIA : Download drivers
• AMD Ati : Graphics drivers and software

Manufacturer driver? (US version)

• Dell : Dell drivers and downloads
• HP - Hewlett Packard : HP's Support and drivers
• Acer : Acer support
• Asus : ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support
• Intel : Intel download center

Well, that's the story of the driver for today. Hope this blog post will help you get your driver back, working for you and only you~~ ;-P

P.s: I didn't know whether you should install the USB driver, because, logically, the each time I insert any USB to my computer, it will automatically plug-n-play (automatically install it's own driver the first time we insert it). So, let your USB do their work, and you can have more time to rest~~ heehee ;-)

P.p.s: Unless you were not confident, just install and forget. Laalala lala laa~~ X-D


OoiGi.blog: "I wish I had the driver who will automatically writes for my blog post each time I think about it~"
;-P
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Sun Microsystems Java: JRE atau JDK?

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Apakah Java?
Java (software platform). Wiki:

Java refers to a number of proprietary computer software products and specifications from Sun Microsystems, a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, that together provide a system for developing application software and deploying it in a cross-platform environment.

• Java, merujuk kepada perisian komputer dan spesifikasi produk dari milik syarikat Sun Microsystems, anak syarikat Oracle Corporation.
• Java menjadi platform untuk membina perisian-perisian aplikasi dan Java juga disebarkan sebagai pengantara antara platform berbeza untuk perisian yang dibina tadi.

Kegunaan Java?
Nak yang detailnya, baca about Java technology ini. Kalau nak yang ringkasan punya, Java..

Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment.
Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few.

• Java membolehkan anda bekerja dan bermain dalam suasana perkomputeran yang selamat.
• Boleh digunakan untuk bermain permainan atas talian, ber-chat dengan seluruh orang di dunia ini, mengira bunga pinjaman anda, melihat paparan gambar dalam 3D, dan pelbagai lagi kegunaan yang menarik.

Saya baru saja habis mem-format komputer. Dan komputer saya perlu install Java. Rupa-rupanya ada bermacam versi untuk Java, yang mana perlu saya download (install)?

• Jika anda seorang software developer (pembangun perisian), install Java Development Kit (JDK).
• Kalau nak yang Java SDK pun boleh juga, cumanya SDK (Software Development Kit) ada terlebih beberapa perisian lain, ada server aplikasi, debuggers and juga dokumentasi.
• Kalau anda seorang end-user biasa seperti saya, install Java Runtime Environment (JRE), aka Java Virtual Machine. Maksudnya Java yang anda download itu membolehkan komputer anda beroperasi dengan mana-mana perisian atau hardware yang menggunakan Java.
• ada banyak lagi versi Java ni, tapi download yang mana anda perlu. Tak payahla nak install all in one, nanti menyesakkan 'program files' pulak.

Di mana nak download Java nih?

• Jika anda pengguna Microsoft Windows : Download free Java di sini. (Kalau buka guna Firefox, dia akan install sbg add ons, jadi baek download guna browser IE).
• Kalau guna selain dari Windows (Solaris/ Linux/ Apple OS X), ketik link ini : Java Downloads for All Operating Systems.

Pautan berguna:

• Laman web Java 'yang lain': Java technology, www.sun.com/java/.
• Bantuan untuk definisi dan konsep? Java FAQ, Helpful concepts and definitions.

Jadi downloadlah Java anda dengan senang hati~~ :-)


Ooigi.blog: "Dulu tengok Java mesti nak end task/quit. Entah apahal bila tengok air kopi tu keluar, mesti nak tutup. Komputer jadi lambat??"

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Anime & Movie Codecs: Mesti install kalau nak tengok.

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Taknak cakap banyak. Mana nak download codecs untuk tengok movie atau anime? Tapi macam pendek sangat je post kali nih, jadi tulis jelah apa-apa yang patut.

Movie atau anime nih kita ada macam-macam format, file format la kata orang. Sapa yang mula-mula kata macam tu pun tak tau, tapi rasanya memang dipanggil file format. Bila dah dipanggil dengan file format, nama file extension dia pun lebih kurang sama jugak. Biasanya file format nih panjang nama dia, file extension pendek pendek je, dalam 3 ke 4 huruf sahaja.

• File format = nama penuh, file extension = nama manja/ nama timangan~~ (adaka??)

Contohnya.. [judul anime.mpeg] atau [tajuk movie.avi] atau blablabla. Kalau tak ubah setting pada folder option, jadi memang tak nampakla file extension. Takpun tengok dari properties pun boleh tau apa file format dia. Pening dah apa itu file extension dan file format? OTW lah ni penerangan dia... maaf..

Biasanya kalau movie, file format yang popular ialah 'Moving Picture Experts Group', tak pun 'Audio Video Interleave'. Kadang 'Matroska Video' atau ada yang file formatnya 'RealMedia Variable Bitrate', 'FLash Video', macam-macam file format yang ada untuk movie ataupun anime.

Kenapa file format ada banyak jenis? Untuk kecilkan saiz download video, untuk cantikkan kualiti video yang kita tengok, dan ada juga sebabnya karena nak branding, menjenamakan sesuatu format video agar semua kita terpaksa rela menggunakan software dia satu-satunya untuk tengok video tu. Rambut sama hitam (atau blonde atau brunette atau beruban atau dyed), hati ada darah warna merah.

Dan file extension pulak biasanya dekat dekat nak sama nama. Macam 'Moving Picture Experts Group', extension dia '.mpeg' atau '.mpg'. Yang 'Audio Video Interleave' pulak, '.avi'. 'Matroska Video' = '.mkv', yang 'RealMedia Variable Bitrate' = '.rmvb' atau '.rm', dan yang video download dari Youtube 'FLash Video' = '.flv'. Alkisah begitulah kaitan file format dengan file extension. Kenapa file extension pendek-pendek je? Because of 'simplicity', memudahkan bagi OS dan software-software menjalankan tugas. Haa.. ;-)

Cukup babbling, kita pergi segmen download-download.

Kenapa kena download codec?
Sebab player dalam OS tak cukup barang untuk mainkan file format tertentu.

Kenapa pulak?
OS macam Windows, dia cuma sediakan player untuk mainkan file format yang Microsoft punya. Yang company lain atau orang lain punya dia tak ada. Contoh file format Windows punya, 'Windows Media Video (.wmv)'. Jadi, kalau nak mainkan movie dengan format lain, kenalah download codec dia dulu.

Apakah Codec itoo?
Codec, also known as aka 'COmpressor-DECompressor' atau kadang-kadang 'COder-DECoder'. OOigi quote sikit Wikipedia untuk penjelasan,

A codec encodes a data stream or signal for transmission, storage or encryption, or decodes it for playback or editing. Codecs are used in videoconferencing and streaming media applications. The term codec is also used as a generic name for a video conferencing unit.

• translation sebarangan: Codec memenyekkan data atau signal agar dapat dihantar kepada penerima lain, untuk simpanan atau encryption, dan Codec juga mengembalikan balik keadaan asal data atau signal tadi supaya dapat dimain atau diguna, diubah semula.
• Codec juga digunakan semasa persidangan video dan ketika menonton mana-mana media secara atas talian.
• istilah Codec turut bermaksud nama panggilan yang merujuk kepada video conferencing unit.

Ok, itu aja. Macam dah terlebih explain pun ada. Bacaan lanjut, tengok bahagian see also, atau baca yang nih pun ok juga: List of Codecs dan Comparison of video codecs.

Jadi, nak download codec yang mana satu? Nak yang single codec ka atau yang complete package? Terpulang, kalau guna banyak, download yang pakej punya, kalau guna satu je, download satu ja. Mengikut pengalaman sendiri, biasanya akan download yang standard pakej, eg. K-Lite codec pack: standard. Yang pakej mini kadang ada benda kurang, yang mega codec punya bukannya pakai semua pun. Terpulang untuk anda download yang mana.

Ini adalah laman web untuk download codec anda.

• Free-Codecs.com : Free-Codecs.com : Download audio codecs, video codecs, codec packs and tools, FREE : FFDShow MPEG-4 Video Decoder, XP Codec Pack, Real Alternative, DivX Free, XviD Codec, AC3 Filter, VideoLAN, LAME MP3 Encoder.

• K-Lite Codec Pack (CodecGuide.com) : The K-Lite Codec Pack allows you to play almost every movie file that you can find on the Internet.

• MovieCodec.com : Talk about codecs/decompressors, file types, cd/dvd writing and more!

• XP Codec Pack : XP Codec Pack is one of the most completed codec packs which helps you to play all major audio and video formats. And... to enjoy your multimedia experience, instead of 3 or 4 different players you get one, simple integrated player that plays almost all audio and video files: Media Player Classic.

Yang ini pulak single codec je, anda download sebab anda nak pakai file format jenis yang dibawah ini, dan anda tak perlukan codec yang lain.

• Matroska.org : Matroska aims to become THE standard of multimedia container formats. It was derived from a project called MCF, but differentiates from it significantly because it is based on EBML (Extensible Binary Meta Language), a binary derivative of XML. EBML enables the Matroska Development Team to gain significant advantages in terms of future format extensibility, without breaking file support in old parsers.

• Apple QuickTime : Download QuickTime 7 Player free for PC and Mac. Upgrade to QuickTime 7 Pro and capture video with a single click or convert media into a variety of formats.

• RealPlayer : Download and save videos and clips directly from YouTube, Google Video, Break, Metacafe, MySpace, iFilm, DailyMotion and many more popular web video websites. RealPlayer also lets you record live streams and play various audio and video formats, all-in-one media player.
• RealPlayer Alternative: Download the "RealAlternative" codec, it has the same codec to play .rm or .rmvb files, but minus the unnecessary RealPlayer software~ ;-)

Jadi, pilihlah codec yang seswai untuk anda dan silalah download~~ Makacih, makacihh~~
:-)


OOigi: "Ada codec yang bundle sekali dengan player, ada yang standalone codec. Tapi sekarang banyak yang bundle sekali."
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