Japan Earthquake 11 March 2011

Saving documents in SkyDrive Synced Storage

Sometime we lost the important information such as data/folder/files that stored on a computer, external hard drive, thumb drive etc. About 10% is the loss of data caused by the virus. “Virus attacks increasing at a rate of about 300 into 500 new Trojans & viruses every month.” In everyday life that are at increased risk of becoming infected with a virus. To prevent yourself against a threat is into install an antivirus program & scan your system regularly into stay updated if the system is infected.

On the other hand, you can use online backup for your data. With online backup data, you can access your data anywhere you go as long as you have internet connection.

Windows Live Skydrive by Microsoft provides you one of the best services with offering 25GB of online storage. You can use it as a file storing, syncing and sharing service.

SkyDrive could possibly even be a Dropbox alternative so you can sync files to SkyDrive. The 5GB file size limit can be use for sync storage. However, if you have huge files, you might want to consider other storage services.

How to use Windows Live online storage:

Step 1: To begin with, you’ll need to create a windows Live ID, click here to do so. If you already have one or once you have created an ID, just log in to your account.

Step 2 : Select a folder category listed on the screen or click on create to create a new folder.

Step 3: Once you have selected the folder, click on ‘Add Files‘ on the left side above the folders and browse for files, you want to upload. Remember, you can upload a max file size of up to 50MB per file.

Step 4: Click the Upload Button, when you are down specified the path of files to be uploaded on the web.

Step 5: Hurray, you are done! Repeat the process (step 3-4 only if you are logged in) to upload as many files you want and keep your data safe.

Step 6: If you want to save a Folder and Synced it with your computer, you can do that with using SkyDrive Synced folders. Repeat the process of step 1. Then click to More option on top of the page then click SkyDrive synced storage. Usually, for the first timer user of synced storage we need to install Window Live Mesh (to synced folders).

The Windows Live Skydrive not only allows you to backup up to 25GB of your important data online, but you can also access the data from the web, even when you are not home. Just log in to your Windows Live Skydrive account, select a folder and select the file to download.

You can even share your files or data with other people or restrict the visibility of your data to your own self. Isn’t it just great, all the privacy you need and a complete data backup solution as just a few clicks? It’s amazing.

Hope this will help you. Anything good and relevant to the post that we’ve missed to report, do let us know. Meanwhile, try out this free service and cheers!

Don't forget to edit the permissions for your Documents.

Credit to:
http://computerharddrivedatarecovery.net/why-lose-data-and-how-do-you-perform-data-recovery.html

http://tnerd.com/2009/09/13/how-to-backup-data-online-for-free-using-windows-live-skydrive/

Japan Travel Chronological

This chronological was based on my experience. The experience may be vary for every person. It just a part of knowledge and experience sharing…

Firstly, when I decided to further my study in Japan, a lots of thing I need to be done.

a) Get an offer letter from the University. During my time, I just used the offer letter from my supervisor under research fellow status while waiting for the entrance exam.

b) For Visa application under COE condition, you need to have all those things:

1. Original Passport


2. One (1) Visa application form http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/j/download/VISA_APPLI.pdf


3. One (1) photo (4.5cm x 4.5 cm) with white background which taken within 6 month from the Visa application and must be pasted on the application form


4. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

c) For Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Where to get it? Normally the University’s Foreign Student Department will get the COE for you but you have to prepare all the necessary documents such as:

1. Confirmation of employment letter,

2. Copy of your Passport (first page),

3. Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) form,http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/01.html

4. Financial Affidavit

5. Birth certificate with English translation.

Because I'm bring my family with me, thus I also need to prepare some documents for them.

1. COE for my husband and child http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/01.html
2. Certificate of Marriage in English


3. Husband and chlid Certification of Birth in English

During that time, my husband COE was not ready yet. Therefore he coming with me under Holiday and Transit Visa. So I need to prepare

1. Original Passport


2. One (1) Visa application form http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/j/download/VISA_APPLI.pdf
3. One (1) photo (4.5cm x 4.5 cm) with white background which taken within 6 month from the Visa application and must be pasted on the application form


4. Iltinenary in Japan (where you can download it from this website http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/visit.html#Band


5. Employement certificate stating my husband position, department in the company and length of service
6. Personal saving, latest current account statement, fixed deposit, Tabung Haji or Amanah Saham Berhad (ASB)-*Important Note*Need to have original certified true copy by the bank and need to show the applicant's name as the account owner, account number and current balance.

Once all the documents was ready, I just went to Embassy of Japan at Kuala Lumpur to submit all the documents. Within 3 working day, I got my Visa..Alhamdulillah.

This is the address of Japan Embassy in Malaysia

Consular Section

11,Persiaran Stonor

Off Jalan Tun Razak

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Further information regarding Visa application, visti this Website: http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/

Seems that so many thing have to deal with to get the Visa. Alhamdulillah, With the God blessing, I had overcome all the challenges. Japan... here I come....