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Downloader beware: AIM preview oversteps its bounds

Dan Miller — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

AOL has released a preview version of its new AIM instant-messaging client. But in some cases, that software inserts intrusive marketing messages into all of your chats--even when you aren't using AIM.

Save Web Pages For Offline Viewing With ‘WebOffline’

Jeff Benjamin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:30:58 +0000

WebOffline is a jailbreak tweak that allows you to save entire web pages for offline viewing in Safari. It’s tightly integrated with Apple’s stock iPhone browser, and makes offline reading fairly effortless.

While there are other 3rd-party offline browsing solutions available, if you’re looking for the most native implementation you can come by, WebOffline may be worth a look…(...)
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Like iOS 5? Thank a Hacker

David Kravets — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:19:00 +0000

Apple fans hypnotized by their shiny new iPhones and mobile operating systems owe thanks, in part, to the work of jailbreakers, whom Apple once said would destroy their business model. Now the blockbuster iOS 5 incorporates some of the great hacks introduced by jailbreakers.

Secure Your Mobile Phone

How-To Wiki — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:08:00 +0000

When police arrest anyone in California they can search that person's mobile phone. Want to stop big brother from sinking his teeth into your data? Continue reading →

SBMusic: Add iPod Playlists to Your Home Screen

Jeff — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:00:33 +0000

Want a quick way to play your favorite playlists without venturing into your iPod app? Then check out SBMusic, it allows you to create bookmarks to your favorite playlists, and save them on your Home screen.

SBMusic is a jailbreak tweak that not only allows you to create custom bookmarks, but custom app icons as well. It’s a great tool for those of you who want a quick and easy way to play your favorite tunes…(...)
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Chrome Remote Desktop

Alex Chitu — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:34:00 +0000

Chrome Remote Desktop is a new Chrome extension that lets you remotely control a computer from your browser. It's the first software that uses a technology code-named "chromoting" and it's especially useful if you have a Chromebook.

The goal of this beta release is to demonstrate the core Chrome Remoting technology and get feedback from users. This version enables users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code. Access is given only to the specific person the user identifies for one time only, and the sharing session is fully secured.

One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk. Additional use cases such as being able to access your own computer remotely are coming soon.

Chrome Remote Desktop BETA is fully cross-platform, so you can connect any two computers that have a Chrome browser, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Chromebooks.

I've installed the extension on a Dell laptop that runs Windows 7 and on a Samsung Chromebook. The extension has more than 17 MB, so you have to wait a little bit until it's downloaded and installed. After installing the extension on my Dell laptop, I clicked the new icon from the new tab page and Chrome Remote Desktop asked me to "grant extended access permissions" to my computer.

Chrome Remote Desktop is a special extension because it can be used to control your computer. It's interesting that the extension uses Google Talk's technology to send messages.

When you decide to share your computer, Remote Desktop generates a code you need to enter on a second computer.

Here's what happens after installing the extension on my Chromebook:

The performance is pretty good, but it depends on your Internet connection and the computers you're using. The extension is especially useful for businesses and it will make Chromebooks even more attractive for companies.

{ Thanks, Venkat. }

iOS 4 Encryption Broken by ElcomSoft

Cody — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:05 +0000

Up until the Cupertino company launched iOS 4 last year, there wasn’t any real data protection for iDevices. This left much of the government and enterprise market who require top notch security, holding onto their BlackBerry devices.

iOS 4 brought about industry-standard AES-256 encryption. The new protection consisted of encrypted key sets that were either tied to the device or to the iDevice user’s passcode. Up until now, that encryption has been fairly unbreakable…(...)
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Manually Save your SHSH 4.3.1 With Tiny Umbrella Now

BigBoss — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:53:58 +0000

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Urgent action required for anyone that likes jailbreaking 4.3.1, 4.3.2, or 4.3.3 and wants to do so in the near future.

For those of you unaware of the Apple firmware update policy, you can only restore firmware version that Apple approves. When you restore in iTunes, it goes to Apple’s web site and verifies if you are eligible for this specific version. This was solved by Cydia storing your SHSH (the is it ok to restore this version request response from Apple). This has been ok for the last year.

For current 4.3.2 SHSH, use the latest tiny umbrella version (same instructions) (Windows) and (OSX).

Watch the firmwareumbrella website for a 4.3.3 capable version and use it when you can!

To do this, go to advanced, uncheck “request shsh from cydia” and uncheck “set hosts to cydia on exit”. Then restart umbrella, go to show all shsh’s and save them all. In the logs you should see 4.3.1 come down. This will allow you to restore 4.3.1 or 4.3.2 through umbrella’s tss server if you need to.

Cydia’s SHSH system will hopefully be back up soon. When it is, I will post about it on this site. (Note: your older shsh’s are still safely stored in Cydia and are not lost).

Alternative to this is to install iSHSHit from Cydia, back up your SHSH and then email it to yourself. From there you can copy it to tinu umbrella’s SHSH folder.

Photosynth for iOS Creates 360 Degree Panoramas as You Slowly Spin in a Circle [Downloads]

Adam Dachis — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0000

We've previously looked at how to create a photosynth with your regular camera but now you can do it easily with your iDevice. Microsoft's new Photosynth app for iOS actually works quite a bit better than the desktop version—at least once you get the hang of it. More »

Talkatone Updates to Make Free Google Voice Calling from iPhones Easier [Updates]

Kevin Purdy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000

iOS only: Talkatone, the rather nifty app that allows free Google Voice calls on iPhones, has updated with a a much friendlier interface, access to your phone's own contact list, and better connection and audio compression handling. It also works with capable iPod touch and iPad models, too. More »