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BlackBerry App World Is Now Available In India

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:06:26 PST

Research In Motion (RIM) has launched the BlackBerry App World in India. The global app world was launched earlier this year in April 09.The app world can be downloaded from Blackberry’s website. BlackBerry app world requires BlackBerry OS 4.2 or higher.

The BlackBerry App World has a range of applications available as free downloads and paid ones too. From an Indian app perspective, some of the apps listed include Hungama MyPlay, CNBC TV18 Moneycontrol, Mundu Radio and Arromatics. The App world also has apps listed under categories just like the Apple iTunes store.

Please be informed that while downloading BlackBerry App World is free, it does makes use of the data connection of your phone and you will be charged according to your plan.

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Read it Later Allows You To Save WebPages To Read Later

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:24:22 PST

I was looking out for a free plugin / tool to help me get better with the webpages i wish to read ( but do not want to add directly to my bookmarks folder) and that is when i found Read it Later. Read It Later is available as a plugin for Firefox, as an application for iPhone and iPod Touch and if you are using any other browser, you can always use the Read it Later bookmarklet.

As a Firefox add-on, Read It Later adds a checkmark in the address bar. Clicking the checkmark automatically adds the current page to your list in one click. Read it Later also allows you to read the webpages offline. In case, If you want to do some reading while away from an internet connection, on the plane or train, before disconnecting click ‘Read Offline’ to have Read It Later download the pages from on your list for offline access. Switch Firefox to ‘Work Offline’ and you are good to go. You can also sync your list with all of your Computers/Devices using the Read It Later web service. Read it Later also has a Google Reader integration which allows you to mark the items in your Google Reader for later reading.

Read It Later also has several bookmarklets (bookmarks with super powers) that let you access and manage your Read It Later list from most web browsers and phones.

Read It Later bookmarklets let you:

Save a page in one click
View your reading list in one click
Work in Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Opera and on most smart phones
Require no download and can be removed instantly

You can download Read it Later Firefox Plugin from here. Read it Later iPhone and iPod Touch application from here.

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Microsoft Zune HD Firmware Update 4.3 Released

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:17:19 PST

Microsoft has released an update to the Firmware of Zune HD. The latest firmware update Microsoft Zune HD Firmware 4.3 is the third in the series after the product was launched in September 09.

You can get the latest update by syncing your Zune HD with the computer software.

What’s new in Zune HD 4.3 Firmware

Support for the upcoming 3D games and applications.

Auto Suggest feature for text input.

Faster web browsing experience.

Landscape keyboard.

Keyboard option has been added in the settings section.

New toggle between seek and presets under Radio.

Under the Internet in settings, you can now toggle to default mobile or desktop webpage layout.

Artists bios are updated; embedded links to other artists in text.

Other bug fixes.

The news about upcoming free games and apps is certainly encouraging and exciting. As per the rumors going on, Microsoft might release some of these games on November 17th, the same date when the Microsoft XBox 360 update is scheduled.

Via RedmondPie

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Using eBay Global EasyBuy Indians Can Buy Stuff From US on eBay

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:34:28 PST

If you are in India and still wish to buy hot selling stuff listed on eBay US, now you have an option. eBay’s Global EasyBuy, allows Indian shoppers buy from sellers abroad and still pay in Indian Rupee(INR) instead of USD($).

Transactions done through eBay Global EasyBuy are PaisaPay protected and you are eligible for a full refund if you do not receive the item. Global EasyBuy allows you to search from over 18 million items listed internationally. The other good thing about Global EasyBuy is that it allows you to make a single payment which includes shipping charges, export duties levied by the exporting country and customs duties, customs clearing charges, service tax, insurance and other charges applicable in India.

How does the eBay Global EasyBuy option work?

1.) Buyer selects and purchases the item listed on Global EasyBuy using PaisaPay option.

2.) International Re-seller purchases the item from International Seller in order to complete the order.

3.) International Seller ships across the item to International Re-Seller.

4.) International Re-Seller upon receipt of item, ships it to the buyer and also provides in the delivery and shipping details.

5.) Buyer gets the item ( usually within 15 days of payment, excluding holidays and weekends).

Also Read: [eBay] eBay Spy Lets You Monitor eBay Auctions And Find Great Deals

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Repair Common Windows XP Issues With XP Quick Fix Plus

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:53:01 PST

If your computer runs Windows XP and is throwing up, XP Quick Fix Plus is a pretty neat utility for you to try.

The application is available for free download and have around 40 quick fixes which are arranged in a chart pattern.The fixes mentioned in the chart view are clickable buttons. Some of the fixes available include CDs not autoplaying, file associations grayed out, the boot.ini tab missing in MSCONFIG,removing duplicate icons in desktop etc.

Most of the fixes available with XP Quick Fix Plus are some or the other kind of registry hacks which automatically get executed when you press the button. As this involves playing with the registry, my suggestion to you is to take a backup before going ahead with pressing any of those 40 buttons.

Fix common Windows XP issues with XP Quick Fix Plus

In case if your computer is part of an organizational network, some of the issues might be because of the IT group policy, XP Quick Fix Plus is only for fixing issues with personal and private computers.

Also Read: Diagnose and Repair Internet Connection Issues With ICR

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Get Detailed Information On File Extensions With DotWhat

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:48:42 PST

If you happen to be looking for information about any File Extension, DotWhat.net is a interesting website. DotWhat.net is a site dedicated to providing you with detailed information on file extensions. This site is based on a huge database offering file extension information, mainly (but not exclusive to) the Microsoft Windows, MAC OS X and Unix based operating systems.

The website provides information related to a file extension, the operating system it works on and what program is needed to open the file.

You can search for your file extension by providing the extension in the search box and press Go. Alternatively, If you know the first character of the extension you wish to query, simply click the relevant letter in the A-Z navigation above.

You will then be given a listing of every file extension in DotWhat’s database that matches your query. This listing is in alphabetical order so you can scroll through the list easily to find the extension you are looking for. If you find there is more than one entry for the file extension, don’t worry – as the next page will still display all the matching file extensions. Click on the file extension you wish to view to continue.

Also Read: Recover Deleted Files with Recuva

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Securely Erase Data From Your Computer Using Darik’s Boot And Nuke

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:36:12 PST

If you are ever in the need to delete all the data from your laptop or computer forever, Darik’s Boot and Nuke (”DBAN”) is a free utility you can bet your money on. DBAN is capable of completely deleting the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.

Using DBAN is simple, you simply need to create a CD with the program, switch on/ restart / reboot the laptop or computer you wish to delete data from ( essentially boot the computer using the DVD / USB / CD)- and then wait quite a few hours ( depends on the size of the disc) while it wipes your machine’s hard drive. Using DBAN on the computer will make it almost like a fresh machine.

Please be informed after you have used DBAN, you will to re-install the OS.

DBAN is a effective utility if you wish to sell off / recycle your old laptop or computer. In my opinion, DBAN is the best free way to erase any data on your computer.

You can download DBAN from here.

Also Read: Recover Deleted Files with Recuva

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Print your own iPhone and iPod Skins with iaPeel

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:31:19 PST

Well, now using iaPeel you can easily print your own cool skins for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. iaPeel allows you to print whatever photo or design you wish as skin for your Apple device.

With iaPeel for $21, you get a design software alongwith 5 skins which can be put into your inkjet printer. The glossy synthetic skin material sticks to your player and leaves no residue, allowing you to change designs anytime you choose.

Getting started with printing your own skins is a three-step process:

1. Create your own custom design, using the design software part of the kit.

2. Print the design on a skin, using your inkjet printer and the photo gloss borderless setting, as well as the 5″ x 7″ photo setting (4″ x 6″ for Nano).

3. Apply the skin, using the instructions printed on the back of the skin or by following the demonstration video on the iaPeel.com website. The built-in alignment system makes applying the iaPeel skin to your iPod or iPhone foolproof.

When you buy the kit, you get 5 skins. If you need extra skins, an extra five skins will then cost you another $18.

By the way, if you are interested in some cool iPod and iPhone skins, checkout some of them in my post titled Coolest Apple iPod and iPhone Skins

iaPeel

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Google Chrome Updates to 3.0.195.32 (Fixes Security and Stability bugs)

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:11:04 PST

Google Chrome has released an update to its stable release. The latest release versioned 3.0.195.32 fixes several security and stability bugs. While Google Chrome upgrades to the latest stable release automatically ( in the background, if you have internet connection), you can upgrade manually by navigating to Settings (icon) –> About Google Chrome and click on Check for Updates. Once the updates have been downloaded, you will have to restart the browser for the changes to be applied.

Following are the stability issues fixed in the latest release

Resolved a history issue that affected going back from queries in Google Maps.

Fixed issue with Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.2, where no content would be displayed.

Fixed an infinite loop in AAC decoding.

Fixed a top crasher.

Fix issues where setInterval sometimes eats 100% CPU.

Security Issues fixed in latest Google Chrome release include

User not warned for some file types that can execute JavaScript.

Possible memory corruption in the Gears plugin.

Earlier today, Mozilla also released an update to its stable Firefox 3.5.x series in the form of Firefox 3.5.5 which fixes stability issues.

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Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5.5 ( Fixes Several Stability Issues)

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:18 PST

Mozilla has released a new version of the stable Firefox 3.5.x series in the form of Firefox 3.5.5. The release essentially fixes several stability issues.

You can download the latest release from here. For those of you who are already on Firefox 3.5.4 or some other version, from the menu bar, hit Help –> Check for Updates to download and upgrade to the latest stable release.

For those of you interested, you can check the complete list of fixes applied in the latest release here.

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