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This is a very good tip. I didn't know a free service existed. One warning I will provide is something people may not have thought of. The connection is secure and encrypted to UltraVPN's server, but UltraVPN can see everything you are doing, including your password for this forum when you login. Al...

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I've looked at the industry a little bit, being in IT I'm still not sure what to make of it. I think there are opportunities for management positions, in IT, including web development, but as a general worker I believe it is not promising. Dubai seems to have man foreign workers who are paid very lo...

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Good question, I plan to travel to Dubai next year and I am wondering the same thing.

How fast is the connection and how much does it cost?

Is Etisalat the main/only ISP in Dubai?

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Hi ineedacoolnick I've been in the Information Technology industry for several years so I can give you some quick and free, expert advice. Today brand and name basically mean nothing, all laptops are basically made of the same parts and components. Even the computers of yesterday have more than enou...

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That is really horrible of Etisalat and I'm surprised ISPs are still doing this kind of thing. There is a way around the VOIP/Skype blockage and our company may be offering a solution especially for overseas customers to safely and securely get around all forms of blockage, including VOIP, banned we...

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I think RealVNC is the best one, just make sure you set a secure password to avoid being hacked. You can also use Remote Desktop, as long as you have Windows XP Pro. hi any recommendations on free remote desktop software? even paid would be ok coz id try and find it and crack it. hehe looking to acc...

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Hi user007gamer, the problem could be caused by many things. Do you know how to do a traceroute to the IP address of your game server? You should do a traceroute to your gateway IP address first to see how much lag you are getting, or constantly ping your gateway/wireless router. If your connection ...

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What antivirus software do you have? You don't need to backup that file, it is the virus itself. Probably there is a "VIRUS" on this file "c:\Program\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\NPMYWEBS.DLL" Should I delete this file automatically? or I need to make a back-up first. Because my anti vi...

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I'm really shocked and appalled at all the blockages by this ISP.
Are there any other ISPs? If not hopefully some competitors will start up.

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I hope they will become a world class ISP or one in Dubai starts up, because everything else in Dubai appears to be world class. The UAE has the money, power and connections to have the fastest, and most reliable internet connections in the world. If only I knew how to contact someone in charge of o...

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This is a shame, but it sounds like Etisalat hasn't blocked connections through 3G which is good to know.

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I don't think their prices are too high, they are very low, especially if it is custom design work and not template based.

compevo

If you can post the exact model and all the information from the phsyical drive. (remove it from the case to get this information) someone may be able to help you. Is it that the drive simply does not power on or startup anymore? If so it is very fixable but it may be a difficult/costly fix dependin...

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I am not in Dubai but I can give you advice. Go for what is the cheapest.

For motherboard I do recommend a brand name, I would recommend any Gigabit, Asus/Asrock motherboard.

Make sure you get a Seagate hard drive, they are the most reliable.

Good luck in your search.

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How much does it cost to rent a fully furnished apartment with internet access and 2 bedrooms for 1 month? Is it possible to rent for one month? The location is not very important. Are there any scams I should look out for? I'm thinking of visiting Dubai next March and hope to arrange an apartment b...

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I know there are many used car importers in Dubai. There are companies specializing in the Import of JDM/Japanese Used Cars.

We've sponsored a site called jdmvip.com which has lots of information. You might even be able to order a car direct from Japan for a good price!

http://jdmvip.com

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Do you have any pictures?

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Do any of them include internet access?

Thank you

compevo

I am very surprised that Dubai does not have a better ISP. I also notice the price is about $150 CAD per month for a 4mbit connection. I know Dubai could do better, they could get direct peering through Canada, Europe and Asia to improve speeds. They should invest in fibre routes to the closest inte...

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This is a good guide, but the best and easiest way is to simply use nLite and your original Windows XP disc, and that way you can add any drivers you wish.

This is a great method for those who don't like Vista to downgrade to Windows XP:

http://www.nliteos.com/

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Can someone explain the rules and laws of importing cars to Dubai?
Are there any restrictions?

Can any vehicle be registered and how much does insurance cost?

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Wow, those prices in UAE are absurd. I really hope they improve things because they could become an IT and Telecom hub of the entire world if they just invest like they do with their real estate and hotels. The other thing is that the connectivity in UAE appears to be very poor, with horrible/long r...

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Thanks, but since I'm not from Dubai how do I know what a good place/company is and whether they are reputable?

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Is sand really an issue in Dubai even indoors?

compevo

The best way is if you can use Skype, but I understand it is blocked in Dubai. You would need to purchase a proxy/VPN service to get around this block. You could also use VOIP, which may not be blocked. You could sign up for a UK VOIP account, and you would be able to make and receive calls as if yo...

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The reason is because the IP address was assigned to it by DHCP. If you can login to your router you should always be able to see what IP addresses they have.

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If they change these laws does it mean you have to take your car off the road if it is x years old (x where that is the number of years they passed the law to)? In some countries like Canada even if they did something like this, I know we would be grandfathered, meaning the existing older vehicles w...

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Can I post the names of the companies on these forums and make sure someone knows who they are?

Thanks for the advice again.

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What are the current import laws in Dubai? How old/new can the vehicle be?

That article mentioned different things, but didn't confirm whether the other details mentioned were also cancelled, or are in effect now.

Thanks

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I'm a big fan of the STi too, I own the first version of WRX actually.
So it's not legal for a RHD car in Dubai now and you can't have older vehicles imported?

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compevo - Posts

Re: i want to buy a laptop online. suggestions please?

Re: Confirmation on No Skype

Re: free remote desktop software?

Re: "Virus"

Re: Facebook blocked in the UAE

Re: Hard Drive Crash! DATA RECOVERY HELP!!!

Renting a UAE/Dubai apartment

Etisalat ISP has very poor routing and connectivity

Dubai's Car Import/Registration Rules

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