DNS Changer malware is a trojan that changes the infected computer’s DNS (domain name server) settings, in order to divert traffic to unsolicited, and potentially illegal sites.

In plain English: DNSChanger could trick you into visiting fake sites and steal your data and money.

You are recommended to check your computer for DNS Changer malware immediately! Simply visit http://dnschanger.detect.my/ (Malaysia).

If your system is clean then you will get a message in green background (see screenshot). Else, you will see a alert message in red background and visit the removal page to fix and remove DNSChanger malware.

Visit http://www.dcwg.org/ for more information.

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Google Chrome Beta now remembers the browser tabs you have on one device and make them accessible on all your other devices (computers, Android smartphone and tablets).

All you need to do is to install the latest Google Chrome Beta and signing in to Chrome to have your tabs (including tab navigation history) available on all your other devices.

To retrieve the tabs of other devices, simply click on the “Other devices” menu at the bottom of New Tab page. For Android smartphones, you need to use the Chrome for Android to get the saved tabs.

The new feature is great for you who have multiple devices (work, home, smartphone, tablet…). Never forget any browser tab, anymore!

via Google Chrome Blog

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Chrome extensions

1. Online dictionary – install Google Dictionary extension, and simple double click a word to get an instant pop-up definition.
2. Voice input – you can speak to input text using several Chrome extensions like Oweb Voice Input and Speechify.
3. Link Chrome to your phone – Install Chrome to Phone extension and the Android app to send links from your computer to your phone.
4. Make phone calls in browser – with Google Voice extension, it will identify phone numbers on website and place calls and text messsages directly from your browser.
5. Easily keep browser extensions updated with Secure Browsing extension from Google.
6. Internet Explorer in Chrome – Visit websites that only work on IE? Use IE Tab extension to open the website in IE emulator inside Chrome.

Chrome keyboard shortcuts

1. Move the cursor to the omnibox using Ctrl+L (Cmd+L on Mac) without touching your mouse.
2. Press “Backspace” or “Alt+Left Arrow” to go backward, and “Shift+Backspace” or “Alt+Right Arrow” to go forward. (On Mac, use Cmd key instead of Alt.)
3. Paste text using “Ctrl+Shift+V” (Cmd+Shift+V) to paste copied content in plain text, without any formatting.
4. keyboard shortcuts to navigate between tabs:
   • Ctrl+Tab – Cycle to the next tab.
   • Ctrl+Shift+Tab – Cycle to the previous tab.
   • Ctrl+1 through 8 (windows only) – Jump to the tab whose placement on the strip cprresponds with the key, with Ctrl+9 taking you to the last tab.
5. Open new tabs by dragging links and text to the tab bar to open a new tab.
6. You can open a new background tab (search or URL) from the omnibox using “Alt+Enter” (Opt+Enter on Mac).
7. Handle links like a pro.
   • Open link in new tab: hit middle mouse or “Ctrl+Left click”
   • Open link in new window: “Shift+Click”
   • Open link in new tab and swich to that tab immediately: “Shift+Middle Click” (or Shift+Ctrl+Click)
   • Save content of a link: “Alt+Click”
8. Highlight an address, right click, and select “Search google.com for [address]”, and Chrome will automatically pull up a map to that address.
9. Easily bookmark a site by clicking on the Star next to the omnibox or press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on Mac). Ctrl+Shift+B (Cmd+Shift+B on Mac) to toggle bookmarks bar on and off.

What’s your must have Google Chrome extensions to help in your daily tasks? Any other useful Chrome keyboard shortcuts I missed out here? Please share with us in the comment below.

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Flashback Trojan has infected over 600,000 Mac computers around the world. It is the largest Mac malware threat yet.

In this article, you will learn how to download Flashback Trojan Checker to easily check if your Mac computer has infected, as well as manual virus removal instructions.

Flashback Trojan Checker

Initially, you need to run some Terminal commands to check if your Mac is infected. Some guys are kind enough to write free scripts and app to make it easy for you.

One of them is the FlashbackChecker (hosted by github). Simply download the zip file, unzip and run the FlashbackChecker app.

If the app tells you “No Signs of infection were found.” then your Mac is safe. Else, visit F-Secure site for Flashback trojan manual removal instructions. (We don’t have automated removal tool, yet)

Free Mac antivirus

Flashback trojan threat shows that Mac computers no longer safe from virus and malware. You should start protect your Mac using an AntiVirus.

Check out 3 Totally FREE Antivirus for Mac OS X

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Apple started the smartphone revolution with their iPhones, a device acknowledged worldwide for the way it’s changed the landscape of the tech industry. But for all the iPhones well deserved merits and uses, the device has always been plagued with problems surrounding its battery life.

If your iPhone battery runs into the red during a full day of regular use, you might want to consider methods that will improve its battery life. Try some of these tips below.

Battery Saving Apps

Though it sounds somewhat counterintuitive, there are some apps for the iPhone that actually help it conserve battery life. Appventions offers a $0.99 app called Battery Boost Pro (iTunes link) that helps conserve battery life on your iPhone by prioritizing functions away from things that typically drain your battery life. Battery Boost Pro also offers helpful tips for users to increase the battery life of their iPhones on their own.

Another app, Battery Doctor Pro (iTunes link), also works to conserve iPhone battery life. Battery Doctor Pro is also $0.99 at the Applications Store, and it seems to be the more popular app of the two. The app will provide you with a detailed charge log so you can keep track of the frequency of your battery charges, and works to maximize the longevity of your iPhone’s battery lifespan.

Battery Saving Accessories

There’s a battery case by Mophie designed to increase the overall lifespan of your iPhone. There’s a small external battery built into the Mophie case which can extend the battery life of your iPhone by up to eight hours!

There are also a number of third party retailers who sell kits and replacement batteries designed for longer battery life. The company Milliamp offers a number of battery replacement kits for any generation of iPhone (or iPod), all meant to give your device ample battery life for a day’s usage.

If you do consider one of these third party users, you should check you iPhone’s warranty and Terms of Service before replacing any items on your device. If you accidentally break something in your iPhone while installing third party hardware, there’s no telling if Apple will be willing to help you out.

Practical methods

If you don’t want to invest in any products to improve your iPhone’s battery life, then you have to be smart about how you use it if you hope to make it through a full day without charging. Basic rules of thumb are using the web less on your phone, deactivating the auto-retrieve settings on your email, and disabling your iPhone’s ability to constantly check for WiFi.

Of course Apple has a few “common sense” tips to offer for those suffering from perpetual battery life in the red. Among their recommendations include turning off push notifications, reducing the use of GPS locating services, and lowering the standard brightness of your iPhone. You’ll notice a small increase in your battery life to be sure, but it won’t be anything to write home about. And, as always, they recommend that you check frequently for software updates that may include new methods for improving battery life.

Guest post: This article is written is by Kimberly Wilson, who is from accreted online colleges, she writes on topics including career, education, student life, college life, home improvement, time management etc.
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In this article, you will learn how to close, hide and resize the Facebook Ticker.

Facebook Ticker is a sidebar widget which shows you real time information such as status updates, friendships, photos, videos, links, likes and comments.

Close/Hide facebook ticker

1. Click the arrow-icon (refer image above) in the upper-right corner of ticker to hide it. Done!

Resize Facebook ticker

If you have a larger display, you can resize ticker by dragging the horizontal bar between ticker and chat up and down. It works on my 24” monitor (browser maximize to full screen).

Help! I don’t see the features…

If you don’t see the features, meaning you have not get the update yet. Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Rolling out a new feature could take weeks.

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Absinthe, the untethered jailbreak tool for A5-powered devices (iPhone 4S and iPad 2) running iOS 5/5.0.1, has been released by Chronic Dev-team. There’s about 1 million downloads in a little over 3 days after release.

In this article, you will learn where to download the jailbreak tool and how to jailbreak your iPhone 4S and iPad 2.

Where to download Absinthe jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2?

You can download the latest version of Absinthe jailbreak tool from this iClarified’s page. The following are the current version’s direct download links for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating system:

Absinthe 0.3 (Win): absinthe-win-0.3.zip
Absinthe 0.3 (Mac): absinthe-mac-0.3.zip
Absinthe 0.3 (Linux): absinthe-linux-0.3.tar.gz

How to jailbreak iPhone 4S and iPad 2 using Absinthe?

Warning: Make sure you have backup your iDevice before using the jailbreak tool.

After you have downloaded the Absinthe, it is quite easy to jailbreak your iPhone 4S/iPad 2:

1. Launch Absinthe application
2. When prompted, connect your iPhone 4S/iPad 2 that you want to jailbreak to the computer via USB cable. Make sure you have remove any passcodes or VPN settings you’ve previousl set.
3. Click on the “Jailbreak” button and wait…
4. When the app tells you it is “almost done”, you need to unlock your iDevice and tap on the Absinthe icon (app icon with skull inside) to complete your jailbreak.
5. You’ll get a configuration error, ignore it. Your iDevice will reboot in a minute and you’ll get Cydia app, which allow you to install jailbreak apps!

For more information, please check out iClarified jailbreak wizard.

My two cents

Personally, I don’t jailbreak my iPhone 4S and iPad. Yes, you can customize a jailbroken iDevice to your preferences. So far, I don’t see any killer feature that make me want to jailbreak (No, installing pirate apps is NOT a “feature”).

Do you jailbreak your devices? What are the recommended jailbreak apps, customizations, and system extensions?

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Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Shannen D. If you would like to contribute too, please contact me.

There is no doubt we have all become hooked on the internet. Smartphones, 3G and Wi-Fi are all common terms that no one thinks twice about. In fact, with greater and greater connectivity through the mobile network more and more people are switching to mobile broadband through dongles, or their phones, for their primary access to the online world.

However, the problem with this sea change is the limitation of a 3G mobile broadband connection to one device. Not everyone is a broadband expert and can often be defeated by the technical intricacies when they want to connect more than one piece of kit, be it a games console, laptop, or PC to mobile broadband.

The truth is, though, there are a few simple steps to take that will make this transition an easy one. It is worth mentioning that this may not be the perfect solution for everyone.

Mobile connections offer a limited data allowance when compared to home broadband so take care not to scoff down your allowance through multiple devices. Heavy usage from a number of different machines might result in some pretty unpleasant bills. That said, for checking Facebook, emails, or other light usage this could be the perfect solution.

There are a number of options from mobile network providers, which will enable you to share your connection with other devices or other people in a shared house. This will mean dipping in to your wallet, but may well pay off in the long run.

1. MiFi

Some companies, such as 3 mobile, provide widgets, which set up an ad-hoc Wi-Fi hotspot from your 3G connection and allow you to connect as many as five separate devices. This ‘Mi-Fi’ unit works through a broadband SIM and will work on anything from your iPad to your Nintendo DS and everything in between. Vodafone offer a similar device called a Wi-Fi Cradle that you simply plug your dongle into.

2. 3G Wireless Router

On the other hand, 3G wireless routers are also available for under £50. Essentially, these behave just like a home broadband router. One of the best value systems is the TP-Link TL-MR3420 300MBPS Wireless N 3G Router
, which you can pick up for less than £35.

After the initial outlay this couldn’t be easier and you don’t have to be a broadband expert to start using it. Your SIM from a regular mobile network or dongle will plug right into it. These nifty routers will simply connect to 3G and just sit there. When you turn your laptop on, it will find the router as a Wi-Fi connection and will join up.

The sheer usefulness of these items has been made apparent for many travellers and businesspeople, who worked out that it was cheaper to carry one of these around than pay the (often extortionate) Wi-Fi charges in hotels.

3. Internet Sharing Connection

There are ways and means of setting up Internet Sharing Connection (ICS) through Windows. The ICS means that you can connect other systems through one home PC. This method is a bit more convoluted. Firstly, you will need to find a way to connect your PCs, maybe through a crossover cable and secondly, you have to remember that if the main PC (the one with the dongle) is switched off, then so is the whole network.

Although this option is free it does require a little bit of technical knowledge and a familiarity with Windows. If you are undaunted by this, there are some guides available online that will walk you through.

Verdict

The variety of methods discussed shows that sharing 3G Mobile networks on a wireless LAN is not as complicated as it first appears. Many of the mobile providers have got the market in their sights and have produced ‘plug and play’ devices, whilst a small familiarity with Windows and a free afternoon could be your ticket to a free system.

Guest post: The above article is composed and edited by Shannen D. She is associated with many technology and designing communities including Broadband Expert as their freelance writer and adviser. In her free time she writes articles related to technology, mobile applications, etc.

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Now you can Google the query [ what is my ip ] to get your computer’s public IP address.

It is useful to quickly check the IP address assigned to your computer or network. If you are behind proxies, the IP address would be different from the actual IP address of your computer.

I like the new query but I wish Google would give more information about an IP address, such as country, ISP, etc..

Info: IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is used to identify devices on the Internet.

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Apple iOS 5.0 or later supports “Over-The-Air” (OTA) software update that you no longer need to download few hundreds MB installation file using iTunes.

In this article, you will learn how to install iOS software update directly from your iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) with small download size.

1. Make sure your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch has iOS 5.0 or later installed.
2. On your iDevice, goto Settings > General > Software Update
3. If iOS update available, you will see the new iOS version and the download size and what’s new about the update.
4. Tap on “Download and Install” to install new iOS over-the-air onto your iDevice.
5. Download will start and install and restart your iDevice.
6. Done! Now you have latest iOS version!

Note: Apple iOS OTA software update only works when your iDevice is connected to WiFi, it won’t download software update if you are using mobile connection like 3G network.

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