Jul 01

WrapUp: SourceForge Resets 2 Million Passwords, Create Batch Files with a GUI, and More

Posted in: amazon, Gmail, Google, netflix, Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on January 31, 2011 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

sourceforge.jpgSourceForge Resets 2 Million Passwords After Getting Hacked
The SourceForge team sent out emails last week to all two million users explaining that there were password sniffing attempts on the site. They also said that they voluntarily reset passwords to prevent any accounts from being compromised, and users will need to reset passwords to get access to the site.

 

google censors bittorrent.jpgGoogle Censoring Some File Sharing Search Terms
When performing a Google search for words like “bittorrent”, “utorrent”, and “rapidshare” you may find that you are no longer presented with auto-complete and instant results. This is only mildly annoying though since normal search results are not affected.

 

zuckerberg eissenberg.jpgMark Zuckerberg Meets Jesse Eisenberg on Saturday Night Live
Mark Zuckerberg appeared on stage on Saturday Night Live along side Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed Zuckerberg last year in the film called The Social Network.

 

amazon prime streaming.jpgAmazon to Provide Unlimited Video Streaming for Prime Subscribers?
An Engadget tipster provided a screenshot from Amazon showing that existing Amazon Prime members will get access to over 5,000 movies and TV shows through their on-demand streaming service.

 

netflix isps.jpgNetflix Performance on Various ISPs
Netflix has written a blog post that covers the streaming performance of 16 different ISPs in the United States and 4 in Canada. In the U.S. the top spots belong to Charter, Comcast, Cox, and Time Warner.

 

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

gmail notifications.jpgChrome Gets Desktop Notifications for Gmail and Chat
If you look in your Gmail settings you may see that there is a new section for controlling both chat and new mail notifications. As of right now these only work in Chrome, but they are hoping it will expand out to other browsers in the future.

 

wot.jpgWeb of Trust (WOT) Available for Opera
If you’re an Opera user that has been looking for a safer way to browser the web WOT is definitley worth checking out.

 

instascriber.jpgSubscribe to RSS Feeds in Instapaper with Instascriber
It’s possible to use Instapaper as a RSS feed reader thanks to an online service called Instascriber. With the service all articles will automatically be added to your Instapaper account where you can then read them at your leisure.

 

gmail unread icon.jpgGmail Gets Unread Message Favicon in Labs
A new Labs feature in Gmail will give you an auto-updating icon that displays how many unread messages you currently have.

 

dropbox desktop.jpgSync Your Desktop Using Dropbox
Using a little trickery you can get Dropbox to sync all the files and folders located on your desktop across all of your machines.

 

visual command line.jpgCreate Batch Files with a GUI
If you think creating batch files is a cumbersome process you may want to take a quick look at Visual Command Line, which is a tool to help you build batch files without needing to know all the special syntax.

 

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Jun 30

Google says less is more: Gmail and Google Calendar to sport a more spartan look

Posted in: Email, Gmail, Google, Software, software update, SoftwareUpdate, Today's Chili, update

Does Gmail’s current look seem chaotic and claustrophobic to you? Are you overwhelmed by the myriad mailing options, labels, and chat windows? We aren’t either, but apparently Google sees things differently, and has an interface overhaul planned that’ll simplify things in your webmail world. It looks like the spacious and simple design language from Google + will carry over to all the web services proffered by the gang in Mountain View. For now, it’s available as a couple of simplistic skins to be tried on in the Themes tab of your Gmail settings, with more permanent changes rolling out in the coming months. Google Calendar is slated for a stripped-down wardrobe in the next few days as well, with El Goog promising more cosmetic and functional changes for both services later this summer. In the meantime, the company’s looking for feedback on its new interface so it can fix any issues folks find. We want your opinions, too, so tell us what you think of Google’s new threads in the comments below.

Google says less is more: Gmail and Google Calendar to sport a more spartan look originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 25

WrapUp: Windows Phone 7 Launch Guide, A Mac Automator Clone for Windows, and More

Posted in: Gmail, netflix, Opera, Today's Chili, windows phone 7 series, WrapUp

This article was written on October 18, 2010 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

angry birds.pngAngry Birds on Android Brings GetJar Site Down
Last week the first non-beta release of Angry Birds made its way on to the Android platform. The game was released for free thanks to in-game advertising, and the sheer demand overloaded the GetJar servers which were serving up the game.


google analytics.jpgGoogle Introduces In-Page Analytics
A new feature for Analytics users makes it possible to overlay traffic statistics on your site for a better understanding of what people are clicking on.


ipad att verizon.jpgiPad Coming to AT&T and Verizon Stores
Next week on October 28th both AT&T and Verizon stores will start selling the iPad. Verizon will offer a MiFi bundle that costs the same as the 3G version of the iPad from AT&T.


netflix disc ps3.jpgPS3 Getting Disc-Free Netflix Today
Starting today PS3 owners will be able to stream 1080p videos from the Netflix on-demand service.


opera 11.jpgOpera 11 Will Have Extension Support
An upcoming alpha release of the Opera 11 software will include basic extension support, which sounds like it is similar to Google Chrome’s implementation.


back to the mac.jpgApple Holding a Mac-Focused Event This Week
On Wednesday Apple is hosting a small event on their campus to show off what appears to be Mac OS X Lion, the next iteration of their desktop OS.


sony google tv remote.jpgHands-On with Sony’s First Google TV
Gizmodo has a quick rundown on their initial impressions of the Google TV, which seems generally positive despite a little lag when switching between menus.


samsung windows phone 7.jpgEngadget’s Windows Phone 7 Launch Guide
This is a nice aggregation of information and hands-on guides for many of the Windows Phone 7 devices that will be ready at launch in November for U.S. residents.


self driving cars.jpgGoogle is Working on Self-Driving Cars
The New York Times got the scoop on one of Google’s latest projects that involves a modified Toyota Prius that is capable of driving itself.


goog 411.jpgGoogle Shutting Down GOOG-411
On November 12th Google will be discontinuing their free 411 voice-powered directory assistance service.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

wga xp.jpgHow to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage from Windows XP
If you’re not thrilled about WGA on your Windows XP PC you can follow these steps to have it completely removed from the machine.


joliprint.jpgSave Google Reader Articles to PDF Using Joliprint
Using the Joliprint bookmarklet you can get one-click access to a nicely formatted PDF version of any article you want to save.


gmail unsubscribe.jpgSearch for Emails in Gmail that Work with Auto-Unsubscribe
Gmail has an auto-unsubscribe feature that a lot of people forget about since not every newsletter or email you get is supported. Using this search query, however, you can find all of the emails in your account that do support it.


superoneclick.jpgSuperOneClick Roots Most Android Phones
SuperOneClick is a fancy Windows app that lets you root all but 7 different Android phones in a single click.


windows automator.jpgA Mac Automator Clone for Windows Users
 This free app pushes to fill the automation needs of Windows users through a simple drag-and-drop interface similar to the Automator on the Mac.


backup oem activation.jpgInstalling an OEM Version of Windows 7 without Bloatware
With Winstallinator you can backup your OEM activation in Windows 7, install a fresh copy of the OS from a different source (even a trial), and then restore the OEM activation.


grooveshark portable.jpgPortable Version of Grooveshark Desktop App for Windows
This lightweight portable version of Grooveshark isn’t any different than using the website (although the ads are removed), but some people prefer to have a dedicated app for their music playing needs.


tv on ios.jpgConvert Windows 7 MC Recordings to an iOS Compatible Format
Converting a TV recording from Windows 7 Media Center to an MP4 isn’t exactly a one-click process, but it is doable.


–Downloads–

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Jun 24

Microsoft updates Hotmail with more signature options, Gmail and Yahoo Mail keyboard shortcuts

Posted in: Email, Gmail, Microsoft, software update, SoftwareUpdate, Today's Chili, update, video

Okay, it’s not as titillating as the time Microsoft added conversation view to Hotmail, but the outfit did just freshen up its email service with a handful of helpful tweaks. Topping the list is an assortment of shortcuts, including the ability to right click a message to reply, reply all, or forward (you could already do this for other things, like marking something as unread). Hotmail also now responds to some additional Gmail- and Yahoo Mail-specific keyboard shortcuts, such as “#” for deleting messages — a Gmail trick. And the company is none too subtle about admitting it wants the service to be user-friendly for folks if — or when — they switch from Google or Yahoo. Rounding out the batch of improvements, you get an easy way to recover deleted emails, an improved back button, HTML5-fueled speed improvements, and the option of changing your default font signature — something we can’t believe Hotmail has been missing until now. Hit the source link for the full spill, and find a short demo video after the break.

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Microsoft updates Hotmail with more signature options, Gmail and Yahoo Mail keyboard shortcuts originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 22

Google working on video chat for Chrome, Skype cowers in fear

Posted in: apps, Gmail, Google, Mozilla, open source, opensource, Opera, os, skype, Today's Chili
Watch out Skype, Google Chrome is comin’ for ya. Not long after releasing WebRTC audio and video chat software as open-source, Google has started to integrate these capabilities into its prized browser. Looking to move past the played out features of Gmail and Google Voice, the company is planning for WebRTC to be a frontrunner for video conferencing and online chatting. The software was introduced as royalty-free, too, even promising to work with other browsers devs (namely Mozilla and Opera) to flesh out the project. This means that anyone building a site can make use of the new tech, and in theory, construct their own personal Skype battering ram. With the company being pro-web apps on all fronts, this is another step forward in its quest to bring the aforementioned technology up to par with native apps. Is this one of many dominoes to fall in the web-based app takeover, at least in terms of Chrome OS? It very well could be, especially if companies would rather see the traffic in-browser vs. within a native app. Now, if only Instagram could make use of that dusty webcam…

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Google working on video chat for Chrome, Skype cowers in fear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 16

Find Out if Your Passwords Were Leaked by LulzSec Right Here

Posted in: Gmail, leak, Today's Chili, top

Another day, another giant LulzSec data dump. This time, the target’s not the US government or a big company, but a sprawling list of 62,000 internet strangers (and their login data). Are you one of them? Find out.

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Jun 15

Google Sync adds mail server search, appointment confirmation to native iOS apps

Posted in: Apple, AppleIphone, Email, Gmail, Google, ios, ios 5, Ios5, ipad, ipad 2, Ipad2, iPhone, mobile, Today's Chili


Google Sync has pushed Gmail messages, calendar updates, and contacts to iOS since its launch in 2009, but this half-baked solution previously lacked some key functionality. Beginning today, users can finally perform mail server searches and confirm appointment requests from their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This means that you’ll be able to search for messages in your entire mailbox, not just for emails stored on your device — a feature that first appeared with iPhone OS 3, but without Google Sync support. You can also respond to calendar invites from within the Calendar app. Fancy that! A third update brings support for sending messages from other addresses listed in your Gmail account, though only the first two features worked when we took Sync for a spin this afternoon. (Curiously, Google omitted a “Send Mail as” screenshot on its blog, so this last update may not actually be available yet.) This latest trio of updates is available for both gratis and Google Apps accounts, so head to the source link for set up instructions and the full feature rundown.

Google Sync adds mail server search, appointment confirmation to native iOS apps originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 10

Hack Alert – Check Your Gmail Filters!

Posted in: Email, Gmail, Google, Today's Chili, Web Sites

This article was written on December 26, 2007 by CyberNet.

Gmail Filters Hacked

One of the features that I use quite often in Gmail is the filter list. With filters I’m able to forward, apply labels, and delete/archive emails as they come in. Unfortunately this was also a source for hackers to wreak havoc on you.

As it turns out new filters could previously be added simply by visiting an unsuspecting website. The malicious site can create filters that will scan emails looking for phrases such as “password,” and have those emails forwarded to an address of their choosing. Here’s how it works:

The victim visits a page while being logged into GMail. Upon execution, the page performs a multipart/form-data POST to one of the GMail interfaces and injects a filter into the victim’s filter list. In the example above, the attacker writes a filter, which simply looks for emails with attachments and forwards them to an email of their choice. This filter will automatically transfer all emails matching the rule. Keep in mind that future emails will be forwarded as well. The attack will remain present for as long as the victim has the filter within their filter list, even if the initial vulnerability, which was the cause of the injection, is fixed by Google.

Unfortunately one guy has really felt the wrath of this vulnerability, and you should protect yourself by double-checking your current filters. Look for any filters that forward to an unknown address.

This vulnerability has already been patched, but if you’re still worried about something similar happening in the future there is a very simple solution. After you get done reading your email just logout of your account. If you’re not logged in vulnerabilities like this one will be unable to access your account.

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Jun 07

Inbox Influence Gmail plug-in outs the closet lobbyists in your life

Posted in: Email, Gmail, politics, Today's Chili

Our parents always told us there were two topics we should never discuss in polite company: money and politics. Lucky for us, a new Gmail plug-in, called Inbox Influence, has made it so we don’t have to do any talking to find out who pledges allegiance to the ass or the elephant — and how much they’re willing to spend to support those affiliations. The add-on is available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and IE9, and offers information about the political leanings and contributions made by the entities and individuals that appear in your inbox. C’mon, you know you’re dying to find out which of your tennis-mates has a stake in Palin.

Inbox Influence Gmail plug-in outs the closet lobbyists in your life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 03

Google Apps is moving on, you’ll need an HTML5 browser to go with it

Posted in: Gmail, Google, Today's Chili

HTML5 beckons the world with its dashing logo and also, we suppose, all the clever little things it can do. Desktop notifications in Gmail and folder-dragging in Docs already refuse to work with anything less — and before long that will apply to the entirety of Google Apps. Come August 1st, you will find that Gmail, Calendar, Talk, Docs and Sites are all unsupported unless you’re using either the current or last major release of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. An older browser won’t suddenly stop working with Google Apps, but it will begin a steady descent into oblivion. Hey, being popular means you don’t have to be nice.

Google Apps is moving on, you’ll need an HTML5 browser to go with it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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