Altaf Sayani

How to Download MegaVideo Videos Directly

Altaf Sayani — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:41:25 +0000

There have been plenty of hacks available to download videos from YouTube but there are very limited for MegaVideo probably it is due to its less popularity as compared to YouTube but personally I do like MegaVideo as well due to its fast streaming and various other features. If you too use MegaVideo very often then here I am sharing 3 ways to download videos from MegaVideo directly.

I would categorize all three ways according to their difficulty level.

Download MegaVideo Video Using GreaseMonkey

For this guide you must first install GreaseMonkey addon for Firefox once you have installed the addon, install this script. After installing the script visit any MegaVideo video page and you will notice “Download” button on bottom right.

Download MegaVideo Videos Using ClipNabber

ClipNabber is another way to download videos from MegaVideo. First open ClipNabber website, now copy your MegaVideo link and paste it there and press “Nab Video!” button next it will ask you to paste video page source code which you can get by opening video page link and choosing “View Source/View Page Source” from right click contextual menu.

After pasting the source code click on “Nab Video!” button, after a bit of processing it will show you Download Link.

Download MegaVideo Videos Using Cache

This one is a bit complex way to download videos, this guide also assume that you are using Firefox. First of all visit MegaVideo link which you want to download and then play it online first completely. Once the video is played completely visit “about:cache” (without quotes) in address bar, on that page under “Disk cache device” click on “List Cache Entries” now hit Ctrl+F (find) and search for “megavideo.com/files/” once you find it click on that link and it will take you to details page, on that page click again on the link and it will prompt you for download. Once download complete locate to that file and change its extension to “.flv” instead of “.part”. You can now play that video in any FLV player.

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Change iPhone Default/Root SSH Password

Altaf Sayani — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:27:08 +0000

There has been news being revolving around regarding ikee virus which attack Jailbroken iPhones via SSH vulnerability and this mainly cause if you haven’t change your default iPhone root password after enabling SSH.

So here is a quick guide for all of you which will help you changing your iPhone’s root password.

First of all this guide assumes that you have OpenSSH installed on your iPhone.

1. Now first connect your iPhone using your WiFI network.

2. Then open Putty or any other SSH client on your system, then connect to your iPhone using

Hostname: Your iPhone network IP address (can be found in Settings -> WiFi ->Click on arrow beside your network)
Username: root
Password: alpine

3. Once you are connected to your iPhone using SSH enter following command.

passwd

4. It will ask for a new password just type in your new password and then confirm it again.

That’s it you have successfully changed your iPhone root password and so does secured your iPhone from SSH hacking.

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MSN Got Makeover, More Simple Less Clutter

Altaf Sayani — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:22 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out a preview version of redesigned MSN Portal page today. This new look is much cleaner and minimalist as compare to their older one, check yourself. MSN which is being visited by about 1/3 of internet audience every month has got a brand new look and after seeing it we can only say one thing Simplicity rules.

This new look of MSN has got a fully prominent integration of Bing, I am saying it because Microsoft has filled this new design up with 5 different sort of search boxes powered by Bing.

Microsoft has also made this new design more social media friendly by integrating Windows Live, Facebook and Twitter, it allows you to connect, check your timeline and update your status right from within that page.

More over this new look has more content and less ads which means less clutter more focus on the main thing.

You better can compare yourself, here is the old one:

and here goes the new one

My Verdict: On the whole I like this design as compare to its predecessor and this will surely appeal users aswell.

Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware using blacksn0w

Altaf Sayani — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:26 +0000

As promised GeoHot has released blacksn0w today, this is the only unlocking tool available for 05.11.07 baseband. This is like a huge relief for all those users who have inadvertently upgraded their unlock iPhones using iTunes and ended up on locked iPhone with 05.11.07 baseband.

Here is a step by step guide on how to Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS using blacksn0w.

Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS 3.1.2 Firmware using blacksn0w

Note: Those who have already jailbroke using blackra1n RC1 or RC2 should just run blackra1n from your iPhone and you will notice “ra1n” option replacing Icy, just tap it and it will upgrade to blacka1n RC 3 and then start from step no. 9 below to Unlock your iPhone on 3.1.2 firmware with 05.11.07 baseband

1. Download and Install latest iTunes from Apple website.

2. Update or Restore using original iPhone 3.1.2 firmware using iTunes.

Now connect your iPhone to iTunes and update 3.1.2 firmware (Click here for direct download links, if you want to restore)

Once update complete Run BlackRa1n (make sure your device is connected)

Once Opened click on “make it ra1n” button

Your iPhone will now go into Recovery Mode and you will see GeoHot image on your iPhone instead of default recovery image.

3. Now connect your iPhone to iTunes and update 3.1.2 firmware (Click here for direct download links, if you want to restore)

4. Once update complete, Download blakcra1n RC3 from official site here.

5. Run BlackRa1n (make sure your device is connected)

6. Once Opened click on “make it ra1n” button

7. Your iPhone will now go into Recovery Mode and you will see GeoHot image on your iPhone instead of default recovery image.

8. Once jailbreaking process completes your iPhone will reboot and you will notice blackra1n icon on iPhone, tap that icon to launch the application.

9. You should there see “sn0w” option, tap on it and it will start Unlocking process.

10. Here you go now with Jailbroken and Unlocked iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware with 05.11.07 baseband.

Enjoy!!

Still have any query/problem, don’t hesitate to use Comment form below.

UPDATE: If you are having WiFi issues after unlocking then Reset your network settings by going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings.

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware using BlackRa1n RC3

Altaf Sayani — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:11 +0000

The much awaited Blackra1n RC3 has been released today by GeoHot, blackra1n is the fastest Jailbreaking tool which now can also unlock iPhones 3G/3GS running 3.1.2 firmware with 05.1107 baseband. You can use blackra1n RC3 to Jalbreak iPhone 2G/3G/3GS aswell as iPod Touch 1G/2G/3G on 3.1.2 firmware.

Here are some of the salient features of blackra1n RC3:

Support native internet tethering on iPhone
Hacktivation support (Unlocking)
Support OS X Tiger & PPC (PowerPC) Macs.

Download Blackra1n RC 3

Click here to Download blackra1n RC 3

Have a look on my earlier post for a complete step by step guide on How to Jaibreak iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware using Blackra1n or Click here to Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 firmware with 05.11.07 baseband using blackra1n RC3.

Popular Technology Blogs, Then and Now

Altaf Sayani — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:24:43 +0000

IF you are a tech savvy then you definitely read various famous technology blogs to keep yourself updated with all the latest happenings in tech world, but have you ever wonder how does these popular tech blogs looks like in their very early stage? If your answer is no then check this one out. Here I have collected screenshots of some well-known technology blogs, as they look in past.

1. Ars Technica

2. Boing Boing

3. Download Squad

4. Engadget

5. Gizmodo

6. Lifehacker

7. Mashable

8. ReadWriteWeb

9. TechCrunch

10. TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Apple’s “It’s only Rock and Roll” Event Live Coverage

Blacksn0w to Unlock 05.11.07 Baseband on iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware

Altaf Sayani — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:59:17 +0000

George Hotz (geohot) who recently has released blackra1n which is an all in one jailbreaking tool for iPhone 3.1.2, is now all set to release iPhone unlocking tool named as blacksn0w which will be able to Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS 05.11.07 baseband on 3.1.2 Firmware.

According to a post made by GeoHot on his blog he shows a proof of his success in Unlocking OS 3.1.2 Baseband 05.11.07, have a look on screenshot below.

This tool is not so far released but it is being expected to make a buzz soon. So do Subscribe to RSS feeds or Follow me on twitter, to get update on it.

Download Wordpress 2 App for iPhone and iPod Touch

Altaf Sayani — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:35:17 +0000

Wordpress has released a newer version of their iPhone app today which come up with lots of new features and some bug fixes aswell. Though, if you are already using their previous Wordpress app, you won’t be able to upgrade it as this one is a completely new app.

Wordpress launch its first version of native wordpress app in July last year with some basic functionality which allows you to blog on the go. And this new version will definitely help to those bloggers specially who do traveling a lot as they can manage their blog right from their iPhone/iPod Touch.

Here is a list of all those new features which are bundled with Wordpress 2 app:

More faster and efficient user interface.
Brand new comments UI including commenter Gravatar and URL display.
Passwords doesn’t store now in keychains.
Automatically post will be saved at network disconnection.
Lots of other bug fixes and improvements.

Download Wordpress 2 iPhone App

Register .com Domain for $1.99 with GoDaddy

Altaf Sayani — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:59 +0000

In the start of every month I do share coupon codes for Godaddy domain registration and web hosting which you can find here.

However this time I am sharing it in the last of this month, though I have shared some in the starting aswell. But publishing another post means there is something specials.

Now you can register .com domain with GoDaddy for just $1.99 + 0.18 (ICANN Fees) = $2.17

GoDaddy $1.99 Domain Coupon Code

To grab this offer use geo199 coupon code at the time of checkout.

There are some limitations to use this coupon.

1. You can only buy one domain using this coupon

2. This coupon will be effective only when you pay via Credit Card.

3. Coupon is valid till November 1, 2009

If you are looking for more coupon codes then you can always check them out here.

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware using BlackRa1n RC2

Altaf Sayani — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:56 +0000

Blackra1n which has already become popular since its release due to its fastest Jailbreaking process which can Jailbreak all the iPhones 2G/3G/3GS aswell as iPod Touch 1G/2G/3G on 3.1.2 firmware.

GeoHat has released blackra1n RC2 today which includes bug fixes and improvements have a look on what’s new in this release:

Fixed issues which had with iPhone 3G
Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new 3GSes
Fixed Icy issues
Works with both Windows and MAC

Have a look on my previous guide for a complete step by step guide on How to Jaibreak iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware using Blackra1n.

If you already had success with blackra1n RC1 then you don’t have need to rerun it.