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Unlock iPhone 2G/3G with Firmware 3.1 on Windows
2009-09-16 20:31:00
Oh we have a very good news for all those Windows users out there. You will now be able to unlock the iPhone 2G/3G right away without having to wait for the Redsnow tool. PwnageTool 3.1 was released earlier today by the dev team but the fact that it can only be used by Mac users and leaves no ticket for Windows users seems a little unfair, so we made things a little easy for you. We created the custom IPSW for Firmware 3.1 on iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G which lets you update without having to meddle with the baseband. This Firmware comes with the stock Apple logo and Cydia. All you have to do is download it, restore it and that's it. For the iPhone 3G Please use the links to download the custom IPSW of Firmware 3.1 for iPhone 3G labeled iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144_Custom_Restore. http://bit.ly/iphone3g-custom31-sizlopedi a http://bit.ly/iphone3g-custom31-sizlopedi a-p2 http://bit.ly/iphone3g-custom31-sizlopedi a-p3 Once downloaded, join the file parts using HJSplit and extract the ZIP archive to ...
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Unlock iPhone 2G on Firmware 3.1 with Pwnage Tool
2009-09-16 04:18:00
Finally! I managed to steal my sister's iPhone 2G and experiment on with unlocking it using the PwnageTool on Firmware 3.1. The unlock method of iPhone 2G is as much same as that of iPhone 3G but more safe, in case you make a flaw you can easily recover and unlock your iPhone again which is not so easy in case of iPhone 3G and specially the new iPhone 3GS. Follow the steps with open eyes, and trust me you won't even need to ask for help in the comments. Please backup with iTunes before trying this. This process only works on Mac for now, no Bootloader files were needed during the unlock process. Grab and download the Pwnage Tool 3.1 for Mac OS X. Make sure to update to the latest iTunes 9 before attempting this unlock. Download the 3.1 Firmware for iPhone 3G and save it on your desktop. Run the Pwnage Tool 3.1 and select iPhone and click next. Select the Firmware 3.1 with build iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144 and click next. Select 'Yes', click next and then select 'No', now the 'Build...
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Unlock iPhone 3G on Firmware 3.1 with Pwnage Tool
2009-09-16 03:13:00
Before I begin with this tutorial, please note that the tutorial is only meant to work for those having the iPhone 3G currently at a 3.0 or 3.0.1 firmware, we shall attempt to update this to 3.1 using Pwnage Tool while preventing any baseband updates. Another tutorial for those bearing an iPhone 2G is also on the way, so stay tuned. The following tutorial will only work on a Mac, but we will have something for Windows users out there soon too. Please backup with iTunes before trying this. Here is how it goes: Grab and download the Pwnage Tool 3.1 for Mac OS X. Make sure to update to the latest iTunes 9 before attempting this unlock. Download the 3.1 Firmware for iPhone 3G and save it on your desktop. Run the Pwnage Tool 3.1 and select iPhone 3G and click next. Select the Firmware 3.1 with build iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144 and click next. Select 'Yes', click next and then select 'No', now the 'Building IPSW' has started. Once completed, select 'Yes' to the prompt and click next. Ope...
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Download Pwnage 3.1 Tool to Unlock iPhone Firmware 3.1
2009-09-16 01:56:00
After all this wait, the iPhone dev team has finally released the Jailbreaking and unlock tool for the iPhone OS 3.1 firmware, and this is no less than a treat for all iPhone users out there. As instructed by the dev team, since the Apple's update process is a little complex for those on the iPhone 3GS so the current Pwnage Tool 3.1 for Mac OS X will only be able to Jailbreak the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 1G and hence unlock both the iPhone 2G and 3G using Ultrasnow. Here are some important points mentioned by the iPhone dev team before using PwnageTool 3.1: If you are using a 3G iPhone with ultrasn0w and rely on ultrasn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should only upgrade to 3.1 with a PwnageTool created .ipsw. If you have an iPhone 1st Gen then 3.1 unlock works with this PwnageTool release. This version of PwnageTool will NOT work for the iPhone 3GS. PwnageTool WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch (1st Generation) and the iPhone 3G...
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Change the background on Windows 7 Login screen
2009-09-13 18:04:00
In the usual case mostly, Windows 7 automatically selects the background for the Login screen which can't be changed unless you hack your way into the system files, but here we have a utility that will make this task easy and simple for you. Windows 7 Logon Background Change r is a free open source software that let you change the wallpaper of the Windows 7 Login screen. This small program is WPF based decent GPU for the 3D animations to run smoothly. On the usage part, its pretty straightforward. Run the app, choose a folder that has the images that you want to keep as the background of your Login screen, select the image and click Apply. It automatically creates a cropped and resized version of the image that you select which is then applied as the background of the Login screen. And the best part is that it does not mess around with the system files so it is completely safe to use. Give it a try, download it.
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Facebook Lite is now available for slow connections
2009-09-12 20:17:00
It has long been in news that a new and lite version of Facebook is in the works and after all this wait, Facebook has finally pushed this new version for users to try. Facebook Lite , which can now be accessed at Lite.Facebook.com, will let users access a lightning-fast edition of the popular social networking website thus making it easier for users with slow connections to navigate the website easily. The Lite version actually disables all sort of modules such as Highlights in the sidebar, advertising and applications which not only makes it an ideal solution for users with a slow connection, but also for those who only use Facebook for the sake of checking updates and posting comments. Its perhaps the first attempt of Facebook in providing a Twitter-like experience to the users which is simple and to-the-point and so far, we believe that it has done a good job on it.
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Easily manage styles for Dock on Snow Leopard
2009-09-12 19:37:00
The Dock is one of the signature features in Mac OS X and for those who think it can't be customized in appearance, they need to checkout this new application called Dock Library. Dock Library is a free application that takes the headache out of managing styles for your Leopard dock. New skins amd themes can easily be applied to the Dock in Leopard and Snow Leopard makes it more visually attractive and adds more to the OS X eye-candy. The interface of the application is simple and easy to use. All one needs to do is download a Dock style from LeopardDocks.com or LeopardDocks.net in zip format and then simply click 'Import' from within the application to add it to Dock Library. Once a style is added to Dock Library, simply select it and click 'Activate' to see it live. Click here to download the app, it works on both Leopard and Snow Leopard.
More About: Styles , Manage

iPhone 3.1 Firmware is now available for Download
2009-09-09 21:16:00
Apple has released the new iPhone OS 3.1 to the masses, and its now directly available for download through iTunes. A handful of new features are available in this new OS update, both for the users of iPhone and iPod Touch. Here are some. Apps organization through iTunes Genius recommendation for Apps Save video from Mail to Camera roll. Better saving options for video clips in 3GS. Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe. Anti-phising features for Safari on iPhone. And a lot of more. And also whats rumored about this new OS update is that it updates your iPhone baseband, thus making it permanently locked. So unless you have an iPhone with contract, a wise deal would be not to update to the iPhone OS 3.1 until the dev team comes out with a solution. iPod Touch users can update directly however. Update: To download the firmware, follow on to the procedures for iPhone 2G or iPhone 3G.
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New iPod Nano and iPod Touch announced
2009-09-09 20:53:00
Much of all what we predicted about the new iPods in our earlier post has come out to be true, except for the rumor that claimed that iPod Touch would get a camera module. Though we are pleased to see that Apple has made a fine improvement to the iPod Nano and its something that makes this little thing, bigger and better. On the core, they have added a new camera module which takes photos and make videos on-the-go. Apart from that, Apple has added the Genius functionality to the iPod Nano, along with a FM-transmitter at last. As for the new iPod Touch, its mostly the same at the guts, except that it will now be available in storage capacity up to 64GB and the 32GB and 64GB models will have support for OpenGL for better Graphics and performance, its faster and better. And for the pricing, the 8GB model of the iPod Touch will now be available for only $199.
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Download iTunes 9 for Windows and Mac
2009-09-09 19:52:00
Apple just announced the availability of iTunes 9 for Windows and Mac at the Apple music event '09 which is being held at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.. As rumored, this new version comes with a whole lot of new features. iTunes 9 comes with a newly designed iTunes Store which is not only appealing, but also much organized. Some of the other features in this new version are improved syncing, home sharing of media up to 5 computers, iTunes link sharing to Facebook and Twitter, Ringtones purchases and iTunes LP. To download iTunes 9 for Windows, head on to the Apple website. A Mac version for Tiger, Leopard and Snow Leopard is available too.
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Create a free Business Card and share it on the web
2009-09-06 10:05:00
Previously we have shared a couple of online tools to create and print free Business Card s, but the tool that we have in review today is a little different in the sense that it lets you make a Business Card which can only be shared on the web. BusinessCard2 offers easy-to-use interface to create a professional Internet business card within just 2-minutes. The card can be shared anywhere on the web, all thanks to their dynamic flash-widget. Moreover, it even provides a dedicated profile page to the card-holder which bears information about their profession, experience, contact and links to their social media profiles. The flash-widget of the business card is quite rich in terms of features e.g. it comes with a contact form that lets anyone seeing the card contact the owner, plus the card owner can be even upload and attach documents to their card such as CV etc. The service has a lot of features planned out for the future so do give them a try. Meanwhile, also take a look at my Busi...
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A Quick Look at the New Android Marketplace
2009-09-04 10:12:00
Good news for all Android developers and users out there is that Google has posted a video preview of the new Android Marketplace which shall be available in the upcoming Firmware 1.6 of Android. By the looks of it, it looks stunningly organized, high user-friendly and eye-catchy, close enough to the beauty of the App Store in the iPhone. The biggest change in this new version of the Android Marketplace will be a clean new interface, along with the option to view screenshots of apps or games before downloading or trying them. Also four new sub-categories for applications have been added namely: sports, health, themes, and comics. Developers can now choose these sub-categories for both new and existing applications via the publisher website. From what I have observed about the Android Marketplace so far is that it may not be the best thing around, but it is quite comparable to the App Store in iPhone in terms of having good-quality apps. What makes it even better is that most apps ...
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Get invitation to try Yahoo! Meme microblogging service
2009-09-03 18:41:00
Twitter might be the best microblogging service in town so far, but this doesn't mean that we don't have room for more. All we need is a microblogging platform with a much better design, user-interface and posting features and we are all sold to it. That's where the new Yahoo ! Meme jumps in to meet our expectations. Not much can be said about Yahoo! Meme for now except that it looks like one of those Yahoo! services which actually may manage to live for long (really! it happens rare). On the guts, its basically a Twitter wannabe with posting features like those of Tumblr. The concept is mainly the same as that of Twitter, users get a dedicated profile page where they are able to post updates, although in this case the updates are not just point-less text babble but also photos, videos and even music which puts it at an upper level to Twitter in terms of usability. The dashboard is where you receive updates from the people you follow (Oh Yes! the Follow culture extends here as w...
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Get Windows 7 for Free by Hosting a Launch Party
2009-09-03 16:01:00
If you are excited about the launch of Windows 7 as much as Microsoft is, you are in for a treat. Microsoft has launched a new HouseParty initiative that gives you the chance to win a free licensed copy of Windows 7, all you have to do is call up some friends and celebrate the launch of Microsoft's new operating system. This is probably the first of its kind type of initiative by Microsoft that demands user interaction and makes them more enthusiastic and excited about whats to come. All you have to do is Apply Online to host a Launch Party, choose a day from October 22nd to October 29th and if you are selected, you'll not only receive a special Signature Edition of Windows 7 Ultimate but your very own Windows 7 Party Pack. This initiative is only applicable to users living in the following countries. Australia, Italy, Canada, Japan, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, USA, Hong Kong, UK, India.
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Rumors and Predictions for the Apple music event ‘09
2009-09-03 12:20:00
Two days ago Apple announced a 'Rock and Roll' themed music event that shall be held on September 9th. Though the agenda for the event is still a secret to many, we can clearly make a guess that it will focus on the music-side of Apple, that being mainly some new announcements regarding the iPods. But then again! since its Apple here we are talking about, most of everything that we know and speculate about is composed of nothing but wild guesses. Here we have compiled a list of rumors and predictions for the event, mostly related to the announcements. iPods with Camera Personally! we have no doubts on this one. There is enough evidence to confirm that Apple has plans to update the iPod Touch and Nano with support for a camera, which will add as a supplement to its already brilliant media features. 90% stakes on this. iPod Touch 3rd Generation The iPod Touch has been under the spotlight since its release and we believe it is, by far, the most complete media device ever offered t...
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Nokia Booklet 3G Specs and Pricing announced
2009-09-02 15:32:00
Nokia announced the Nokia Booklet 3G mini-laptop almost a week ago, and today at the Nokia World 09, the detailed specifications of the device along with its pricing have been announced by Nokia. As much as you would love the design and specifications of this little guy, the pricing is something that would make you pretend that you change your plans (in case you even thought of buying one in the first place). First the specifications in detail: CPU and OS: Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz, Windows 7. Display size: 10.1 inch, 1280×720 pixels, Glass window. Battery Life: 16 cell battery with 12 hours of full-charged life. Memory and Storage: 1GB DDR2 RAM with 120GB HDD. Design and Color: Comes in three colors namely Black, White and Azure. Connectivity: In-built WLan, also supports 3G data connections. Nokia Services: Ovi Suite 2.0, Nokia Music for PC, Ovi Maps and Social Hub. Other: GPS, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera with microphone and Accelerometer. As for the pricing, the Nokia Booklet ...
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ImHalal, a search engine made for Muslims
2009-09-02 14:55:00
Let's say you are a Muslim and you are totally not satisfied with the search filters provided by Google and other search engines. Here comes a search engine named ImHalal that will give you the ease to search the Internet without coming across any content that might be considered as 'Haram' according to the Islamic Law. For a test, we entered some queries such as Alcohol, Nudity etc and were impressed to see that ImHalal does exactly what it's supposed to, it blocks the query and warns the user since the results for the query may contain Haram content. Thats not all! ImHalal even gives you a rating for the searched query if its explicit or contains any sort of Haram content. Moreover, it is able to fetch not only links, but also images and news for any particular query. The search engine uses various techniques to determine which results fetched are supposed to be 'Halal' or 'Haram'. Now it may not be the best search engine out there but it still comes with a noble purpose....
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Cannot access Gmail online? Try Thunderbird
2009-09-01 22:58:00
Gmail is currently facing a worldwide downtime which is affecting both users of Gmail itself and those who make use of the Mail feature in Google Apps. Google has acknowledged the issue and is still working on resolving it, though no wonder how long will it take. For those looking for a quick solution to send/receive email through their Gmail inbox is to try the Thunderbird Email Client. According to the post on the official Gmail blog: If you have IMAP or POP set up already, you should be able to access your mail that way in the meantime. Since Thunderbird automatically configures to run through IMAP, so for now it is the only most recommended email client that will get you running in seconds. Go download Thunderbird from this link. Once downloaded, select Gmail during the setup wizard, enter your password and you will be able to send/receive email through your Gmail account till the web version is restored. Tested it myself and it works! The same method can also be used on any ot...
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Windows phones to be available in October
2009-09-01 22:10:00
If the title makes you think that Microsoft is about to launch a whole new line of self-branded smartphones in October , think again. In fact the buzz is simply about Windows Mobile 6.5, the new touch-friendly mobile OS by Microsoft, which shall be coming to phones in October this year. Perhaps a new strategy by Microsoft is to advertise the devices that run on its mobile OS platform as Windows Phones instead of labelling them as the traditional Windows Mobile phones. Now this might be a good thing in the sense that since most of the rebranded products and services by Microsoft have gone quite successful so far, this one might too. Though we do appreciate the new features in the updated version of Windows mobile OS and that Microsoft has done its best at providing a more touch-friendly experience in the new UI, making one less dependent on the stylus culture. Apart from the touch-friendliness, we expect to see the Windows Marketplace which is a one-stop place to shop for apps, suppo...

Create a custom font from your own Handwriting
2009-09-01 20:26:00
Now here is one useful tool for designers and graphics masters. Its called Font Capture and it lets you create a font from your own handwriting. Means you no longer need to use any complicated software to make custom fonts, this web app does it all. The idea is simpe and easy. There's no software to download and install, all you need is a printer and a scanner. Simply fill in the font template, scan and upload it to our website, and download your completed font. Fonts created are both compatible with Windows and Mac. To follow the easy instructions on how to create hand-made custom fonts, visit the website.
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How To Record Browsing History For Productivity
2008-06-08 18:00:00
I have been looking for a way in which I can see my browsing history. But as a network administrator, I have to use so many systems, I can?t just organize all my browsing history in a single place. But I have found Hooeey now which seems to solve my browsing history problems. Hooeey is ...
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Free Kaspersky Antivirus and Internet Security 2009 License Key for 6 Month
2008-06-08 17:37:00
Earlier today I wrote about Kaspersky AntiVirus and Internet Security 2009 and today luckily KTT has shared a Kaspersky License Key that will allow you to use Kaspersky security products for a trial period of 6 months. The License Key is actually taken from a Kaspersky promotional campaign meant for customers of UBS in Switzerland but ...
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VLC Media Player for iPhone and iPod Touch
2008-06-08 12:37:00
VLC Player i.e. the most popular multi-format media player has been successfully ported to iPhone and iPod Touch. This opens a door of endless possibility as users will now be able to play formats such as XviD, H264, MPEG4, 3GP, MP3, MPEG2, AVI etc. The app is known as VLC4iPhone and was created by the folks ...
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Create PDF Documents from any Program using doPDF
2008-06-08 11:56:00
Adobe?s Portable Document Format or more commonly known as PDF has always been the standard format for sharing documents. For some users it can be quite tricky to figure out how to convert a document to PDF as Windows does not provide any native PDF conversion features. doPDF is one such remarkable PDF creation software for ...
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Help Google Design the new Google Favicon
2008-06-07 23:11:00
Almost a week ago, Google changed its official Favicon replacing the old boxed capital ?G? with a small blue ?g?. It raised a lot questions as the whole world has been seeing the old Favicon for almost 9 years and such a sudden change was not acceptable without any reason. Yesterday, Google revealed on its official ...
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Download Kaspersky AntiVirus and Internet Security 2009
2008-06-07 22:28:00
Kaspersky Labs have provided the best anti-virus and Internet security solutions since 1997 and the good thing is that they just keep getting better and better. Recently Kaspersky Labs released Kaspersky AntiVirus and Internet Security 2009 which takes PC protection to a whole new level. This new version of Kaspersky comes with a new interface which ...
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Exclusive Leaked Images of 3G iPhone a.k.a iPhone 2.0
2008-06-07 13:32:00
As WWDC 2008 is approaching closer, various images and photos of the 3G iPhone a.k.a (also known as) iPhone 2.0 have leaked and are being published on the Internet. Still no one knows whether these images are real or fake. CrunchGear claims these images to be real while Engadget declares them to be fake without any ...
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Gmail Labs Experimental Features
2008-06-06 19:06:00
Today, Gmail introduced Gmail Labs , a portal for all new experimental Gmail features. Gmail labs gives users access to all new and upcoming Gmail features which are currently under development. The new experimental Gmail features are created by Google Engineers in their 20% time and are not guaranteed to be 100% stable. Gmail Labs can be accessed ...
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HTC Touch Pro
2008-06-06 11:10:00
Yesterday HTC unveiled the new HTC Touch Pro, a new smartphone in the HTC Touch line of smartphones and devices following the HTC Touch Diamond that was released last month. This new HTC phone features a solid QWERTY sliding keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.1, HTC TouchFLO 3D interface, 3.2 megapixel camera and 288MB of RAM. Unlike the ...

Make Interactive YouTube Videos using Video Annotations
2008-06-04 22:45:00
YouTube has introduced a new feature called Video Annotations which will now allow YouTube users to make interactive YouTube videos using annotations and bubble messages. Flickr users would already be familiar with this feature as Flickr allows users to do the same with static images but of course annotations in videos would definitely be more fun ...
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