How to enable secure2u in Maybank MAE mobile app

How to enable secure2u in Maybank MAE mobile App

Maybank has 2 mobile app

The older Maybank2u app and newer MAE. MAE has eWallet and some other features. Old Maybank2u app will be retired.

What is Secure2u?

Secure2u is the security feature to replace the 6 digits OTP (One Time Password) from SMS. It send notification through the app, and approve with the Maybank2u app or MAE app. Secure2u will be the preferred method for Maybank2u online transactions.

Almost with no choice, you will need to install a Maybank online app. Maybank still keep the SMS OTP TAC as an option, not sure when it last.

Refer https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/services/digital_banking/secure2u.page

Install MAE

Note: You need to choose a 6 digits PIN for MAE eWallet transaction.

If you already have Maybank2u app, you can just activate secure2u in Maybank2u app.

Install MAE for the first time, you need to create a 6 digits PIN. You may need to create a new MAE account for eWallet, or you can use your existing account.

Note: How to change MAE eWallet limit?

Reference. https://www.maybank2u.com.my/iwov-resources/pdf/upload/maeapp/MAEApp_FAQ_202009.pdf

How to enable Secure2u?

From quick access menu, click the secure2u icon, and follow the instructions.

Conclusion

Things to take note:

1. The transaction approval time is short. I normally need to login the MAE (or Maybank2u) app, get ready before I preform online transaction. I experience time out issues, if do not get it ready.

2. MAE doesn't logout automatically when it was not used. You need to secure your mobile phone with your passcode. (Hope Maybank can fix this in the future)

Note: MAE seems loading and perform quite slow.

Theoritically it is more secure to use the mobile app for online transactions compare to the SMS OTP. You must secure your mobile phone and the online banking app.

ADB Enable "Drawing over other apps"

ADB Enable "Drawing over other apps"

I use ADB for these few things for now:

1. transfer file
$ adb pull /sdcard/Pictures/screenshot1.png . # download a picture from Android device to local
$ adb push screenshot2.jpg /sdcard/Pictures/. # upload to Android device

2. install apk app
$ adb install examples.apk # install apk app from local to the Android device

3. screen capture / screenshot
$ adb shell screenshot -p /sdcard/Pictures/screenshot1.png
Note: -p for png format.

4. Enable "Drawing over other app"
TimeNetSpeed app can display Internet download speed over other application. I was not able to enable it on Android TV. The error is: need "Drawing over other app" permission, but there is no such option to enable the permission.

$ adb shell appops set visnkmr.apps.timenetspeed SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW allow

Note: To disable $ appops set visnkmr.apps.timenetspeed SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW deny

Why I use Debian Linux

Why I use Debian Linux

There are so many Linux distributions, you can choose the one which suits you most.

I have tried so many Linux distributions before, from Red Hat to Ubuntu. Finally I settled down with Debian. Ubuntu is based on Debian, Raspberry Pi Desktop is based on Debian, the Chrome OS Linux VM is a Debian.

I am already getting used to Debian. Debian has a lot of pre-compiled packages, available in many architecture platforms like x86 32 bits, 64 bits and ARM. Even Docker provides an easy way to install on Debian.

The installation process is easy as well. For commercial usage, user may choose Red Hat or Ubuntu, but for beginners, I will recommend Debian.

I Have Lost Track With Arduino

I Have Lost Track With Arduino

My friend bought a ESP32 microcontroller board for MYR10 from Shopee. ESP32 microcontroller is a dirt cheap controller from the Shanghai company Espressif.

Users choose ESP32 for its low price, good support (especially software) and with Wifi (and bluetooth).

There are many versions of ESP32, like C3, C6 etc. The one that I am most interested in is ESP32-S2. This is a microcontroller with a duo core, but in most cases, you don't need a duo core or are unable to use the duo core.

Even Arduino has a board with ESP32-S2, Arduino nano ESP32. This board came with 16Mb storage, did I read it clearly? Most arduino boards came with a few hundred kilobytes. With Arduino support, you can program with micropython as well. For those who are willing to spend a little more, consider this board for a start.

Connect Alexa Echo As External Speaker From Linux LXDE

Connect Alexa Echo As External Speaker From Linux LXDE

I have this old E5200 Petium Duo Core machine, installed with Raspberry Pi Desktop. This machine doesn't came with bluetooth, so I just bought a cheap bluetooth dongle (Essanger bluetooth 5.1), which I don't even know will work or not, luckily it works.

These are the simple steps to connect the Alexa Echo as an external speaker through bluetooth:

1. mobile > Alexa app > Devices > [x] Echo. Then you notice the LED of the speaker is blinking.
Note: Connect the bluetooth device (the Echo speaker) from the machine.

2. RPi Desktop > Bluetooth icon (LXDE panel)

3. After connected, right clock at the sound icon, select the specific speaker.

That's all.