Eric Wong, Author at Yellowchilli's Playground

Possible Solution for Nokia N9’s “problem downloading this item/ Unable to continue installation due to unresolved error” on the Ovi Store

October 31, 2011 - Eric Wong

Crap. This likely won’t be THE solution for everyone as I’m aware that there are actually different causes for this issue. But for those who are desperate and haven’t yet tried this, here’s exactly what I did and what worked for me: 1. launched a fresh Ovi Store 2.…

Playstation Vita HK release date

October 24, 2011 - Eric Wong

So PS Vita is getting a release ahead of Europe and America. Joy. Finally something that doesn’t get released in hk two years after it does everywhere else in the world. Enjoy the pics. More details further down the post. Peripherals: …

Bangkok’s gadget scene

October 11, 2011 - Eric Wong

It’s been years since I last visited Bangkok. I remember how the streets were dirty, the roads were smoggy, the Tuk Tuks made one hell of a racket while navigating the clog of cars and buses, the shopping malls were really dull and you’ll be sure to be greeted…

How to install Windows 8 with a bootable USB stick

September 14, 2011 - Eric Wong

hint: it’s actually dead simple. things you’ll need: -usb stick big enough to carry you desired Windows 8 iso. in my case, it’s the 32bit version worth 2.8 gbs; 4.8 gb for the 64bit version i think -the iso image from Microsoft -and believe it or not, the Microsoft…

[Updated] How to grab free Apple App Store apps not available in your region /country /planet

August 18, 2011 - Eric Wong

[Update] Speak of the devil… Rage and Rage HD has now become free because they received 100k likes on Facebook! All the more reason to make a US account. Hurry as the offer only lasts until the 24th of August. [/Update] More importantly, how could you go about creating…

iOS5- Apple’s game-changer or catch-up game?

June 7, 2011 - Eric Wong

first of all, let’s look at ios5’s headline features shall we?– overhauled notifications system, Android-style!– wireless sync!– OTA updates!– Widgets!…and of course quite a number of other features These additions are pretty amazing and means giving users a much larger degree of convenience and freedom. Imagine not having those…

Solution: how to update your Windows Phone 7 (WP7) to “nodo” 7390 (specifically when Microsoft doesn’t want you to yet)

March 29, 2011 - Eric Wong

Own a Windows Phone 7 device? Want copy and paste? Want faster app startups? Want these today? Well Microsoft says you can’t. Not yet… unless you want to be a bit adventurous. Currently MS is only rolling batches of these updates out to certain phones, in Europe AND only…

Easiest way to speed up a well used iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

February 15, 2011 - Eric Wong

full of stuff Does your iphone /ipod /ipad feel slow? Does it seem to be skipping app startup shutdown animations? Does it stutter when you scroll through lists?If so, try the following. -clear the browser cache- you’ll be surprised with the instant boost.-and then just to be safe, do a…

Android essential must-have apps, free. [UPDATED 20120601]

February 8, 2011 - Eric Wong

ROUND 2 is here. [added market links to featured apps] I own 3 Android phones (HTC Legend, Motorola Flipout and Samsung Galaxy S) and am a semi-compulsive firmware flasher. As far as setting up new Androids go or being forced to re-setup one because of a botched flash/backup, I…