Caution, Pitfalls Free Gifts on Twitter and Facebook

Jakarta - The next time you receive an offer for free on the internet iPad, beware. As the old saying goes, if something sounds impossible, it may very well be.
Internet and computer security firm Symantec reported, scammers in droves visited social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to launch the action.
As is known, Twitter and Facebook itself is flooded with various brands because they know the use of social networking to their marketing campaigns.
Well, beyond that scammers are also good at taking advantage of opportunities. They sought to benefit financially from the victim. The tactic is commonly used, such as Symantec reported on Thursday (04/05/2012) is as follows.
A. Provide a direct link to the affiliate site
A few days before and after the announcement of the new third-generation iPad for example, users who ngetweet about the new tablet is likely to receive replies from scammers who directed Twitter offers a free iPad.
Many of these links actually redirect to the affiliate page that asked personal information such as email address and shipping information.
A number of scammers also started to send video to the YouTube user guide that guides the user step-by-step process to get their free iPad or iPhone.
The scammer then uses the description of the video to redirect to the affiliate page and then trick users into providing personal information.
2. Creating a fake user account promotion
This one mode, the user is redirected to a fake Twitter account in a particular brand. If you receive a reply from an unknown Twitter account that promises something for free, protect yourself and other users to report the account to Twitter.
Symantec advises users to be cautious when clicking on the URL without finding out first using a preview or a plug-in. Users are also required to be wary if asked to provide personal information. First, make sure that requests for information is legitimate.

source : inet.detik.com

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Facebook Create Counter Google Search Engine?

KOMPAS.com - called are stepping up its search engine capabilities. About 24 technicians Facebook search engine is to reform the system searches social networking giant is.
Interestingly, the team led by Lars Rasmussen, the former manager of Google engineers. As reported by Bloomberg Business Week, Facebook allegedly was making a search engine to rival Google's search engine.
Steps taken this up like a reaction to the presence of social networks that made Google, the Google +. For social networks, can be called up was the king. When Google entered the realm of that too, then Facebook would want to go into business they work at Google, the search engine.
During this search engine just released Facebook search results that are within the social network Facebook. After repair, the search engine will be issued up search results from outside of Facebook, especially if the user had to open the website.
Increased ability of search engines is expected to make up more attractive to users, advertisers, and investors.
"Search, has a strong functional, but still lack the Facebook interface," said Rebecca Lieb, media analyst Alitmeter Group Digital Advertising. "It's something that not only has benefits for the ads, but also will appeal to users," he added.
Lieb added that the opportunity to insert ads influenced by the social graph made by Google with Search Plus program Your World. Facebook could do better, but more complex, he said.
"Information must be sorted in real time, and include spacious. It is indeed not be easy, but it would be more profitable," said Lieb.
This search engine improvements, according to Lieb, will spend a long time. However, he believes Facebook will announce if it has been completed. Lieb believes this is because the business potential of search engines will generate a substantial income.As of this writing, Facebook has not responded regarding the Lieb claim.

source : tekno.kompas.com

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New iPad does not fit with Australia's 4G network

MELBOURNE. New tablet computer problems homemade Apple Inc. it was not just hot.Tablet computers, named New iPad, it is also not compatible with the 4G network in a particular country.

Previously, Apple iPad New claims can be connected to a 4G network. However, thisdid not apply in Australia.

New users in the State Kangaroo iPad could not be connected to a 4G network in the country because of the difference frequency. New iPad was using the 2100 megahertzfrequency. Meanwhile, 4G is the only operator in Australia, Telstra uses the frequency of1800 megahertz.

Because of this problem, the Commission on Consumer Protection and CompetitionAustralia said Apple had given the wrong information products to their customers. In thiscase, the commission has asked the court to punish Apple for giving misleadinginformation.

Apple claimed to have never stated, the products compatible with Telstra network.However, Apple's lawyer Paul Anastassiou said Apple would offer refunds to buyersNew iPad. Record, the Australia New iPad priced at A $ 429 up to A $ 899 per unit.Price depends on specification.

source: internasional.kontan.co.id

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New iPad in the Eyes of the Blind

Jakarta - the latest generation iPad finally strolled in the world of gadgets. Various improvements, both in terms of hardware and Apple software has been immersed in the newest products. Then, if the third-generation tablet can also be enjoyed by gadgeters blind?
The presence of one of the iPad as a friendly device for people with special needs has begun to be felt since 2010. One of the audience are blind, who had the opportunity to experience the use of gadgets with touch-screen interface.
Although similar devices that explores the many powerful features, iPad is still the primary choice for the visually impaired. This is because the accessibility features that are easy to use and continue to be improved.
Michael Doise was one of the instigators of the visually impaired information technology, which until now faithfully use the iPad. When the latest generation iPad launch, he was immediately ordered, and write about the experience of the new tablet.
According to Doise, increasing the accessibility to the visually impaired that can be sensed using the latest generation iPad is not on the screen reader. As he acknowledges, Voice Over (default screen readeriDevice-red) is good enough to handle the scanning text into sound. Accessibility features has actually increased since buried in the retina display of this gadget, something that might escape from the view of ordinary users.
For information, blindness itself is divided into two, namely the totally blind (no view at all), and low vision (low vision). Well, most segments can feel the increase in the accessibility features of this time are those who are low vision, including his own Doise.
According to him, improved quality and resolution is not only beneficial for watching high-definition video, but also help with low vision to read and see more clearly. When operating the latest generation iPad application magnifying glass (magnification) for example, images and text that appears will look much clearer and clearer.
In addition, improving the quality of the camera is also pleasing users with low vision.They can use the latest generation iPad to take pictures more easily, because the size of a large screen can be used as a viewfinder.
In addition, the blind are also more easily scan the printed letters into digital documents, which can be read via the iPad. Prismo is one application that is often used to meet the needs of the visually impaired.
Another feature that can help visually impaired is the Dictation. So, the blind do not have too much trouble to type using the touch screen. Doise myself using the feature to write his experiences using the latest generation iPad.
"I also use it to write a message on Twitter. Although it is still less accurate, but it really helped me a difficulty entering text using the touch screen," he added.
Then, what about the features of LTE? Doise own choosing which only brings new iPad WiFi only feature. He said, the cellular network that supports 4G technologies have not been evenly distributed, even in a country the United States.
Opinion Writer
So, does this latest generation iPad Indonesia worth waiting for the visually impaired?The answer is yes and no, because it all depends on motivation is concerned with visual impairments. In addition, factors also determine the need for answering the question above.
I personally view that Apple is worth having a single blind active research and development working in information technology, and who want up to date with the latest gadget development.
However, for blind people who want to downsize and require only basic functions such as read with Voice Over, I would suggest not to rush to spend for the latest generation iPad.
If you only want to use the iPad for browsing or reading eBooks, I think iPad 2 is more than sufficient to meet those needs. In addition, the resolution still camera can also work well for scanning printed characters into digital documents.
Moreover, it seems useless to buy the latest generation iPad because there are many features that can not be put to good use, such as 4G LTE is still under preparation in Indonesia.
Unfortunately, Michael Doise not capture the experience of operating the latest generation iPad in video form. However, if you want to see what kind of iPad is operated by the visually impaired, you can watch a demo of the operation of the author iPad uploaded on Youtube via the following link.

About the Author: Eko Ramaditya dictatorial are visually impaired blogger who enjoyedthe world of digital and information technology. Blog can be read in http://ramaditya.com/.

source : inet.detik.com

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Logitech Mini Mouse Shirt Pocket Size of

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Logitech has just released its latest mouse products inIndonesia, named Mini Mouse M187, Wednesday (28/03/2012). This mouse has apocket-sized design with a dynamic mix of colors.

Wireless mouse wireless alias is of course equipped with a nano USB receiver. Usersneed not worry about the receiver kehilangannano easy, because it can be stored in the body of a mouse.

Indonesia Country Manager of Logitech Kurniadih Sutanto, claims, mouse control andprecision better than a notebook touchpad.

This product is available in four colors, namely red, white, black and blue. Priced in therange of USD 135 thousand, Logitech 3-year warranty for the Mini Mouse.




source : tekno.kompas.com

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Fake Antivirus, "Cyber ​​Thugs" who Longevity

KOMPAS.com - One of the security threats on the internet is a fake antivirus program.This malicious program is quite long and many kinds.
Adi Saputra, Vaksincom antivirus analyst, explained that the fake antivirus program is the Holy Grail of Internet threats continue to persist for longer periods of time.
Since 2008, he said, there are over 300 kinds of fake antivirus. "If each one has 10 variants, then there are more than 3,000 rogue antivirus that actively spread on the internet," he wrote in a statement received Kompas.com.
One that attracts attention is Trojan.FakeAV.MJR Vaksincom that Adi was not detected by antivirus programs at the beginning of its emergence at the end of March 2012.
Trojan.FakeAV.MJR use the name Windows Software Saver to trick users. He seemed to be a useful software, but keep the danger behind him.
The program is spread via email in the form of a link to the web address (URL) specified. If the address is opened, the user will be prompted to download the malicious program.
The link will show a glimpse of a site similar to Windows Explorer. It's just that, the appearance will be accompanied by warning of a virus infection on the user's computer.
Impact Trojan.FakeAV.MJR
Victims are fooled into downloading fake anti-virus file will have the following points:Shortcut and the icon appears on the desktop as well as fake antivirus Start Menu.If executed, it would appear that the program looks like a regular antivirus program.Also appear in the Taskbar notification to trick users by saying there are a variety of viruses in the computer.Displays the window as if an antivirus program is scanning (virus scan).Displaying a false message that the firewall of the program that has blocked the entry of the virus and prevent evil.Antispam program led to information that had been blocking the flow of spam into the email user.Displaying false information that the Link Checker of the program had prevented a link that is illegal.Switch the application to open the Task Manager application that gave rise to the task manager menuSwitch the Regedit application to open an application that gave rise to the startup menuTransferred all functions of Windows applications and all applications that do not run SecurityTurn off the UAC (User Account Control) in WindowsConnecting to a Remote Server to download other malicious programs.Provide information to make a payment online to activate the trial version of the program is still
Adi asked that users be cautious in the face of an existing link in the email, even if the sender of the message are known.
To clean infected computers that have terlanjut Trojan.FakeAV.MJR earlier, Adi recommend users to use Boot CD G Data can be downloaded via Indowebster.

source : tekno.kompas.com

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Opera Mini 7 It can be downloaded on Android On

KOMPAS.com - Opera Software today (03/28/2012) launched its Opera Mini Webbrowser 7 final for Android platform. Opera Mini for Android 7 makes browsing faster and smoother, since hardware acceleration has been improved.

What's new in Opera Mini 7 for Android? Users will get the Speed ​​Dial button as muchas you wish. Users can add any site you want to be seen while using the browser. Thus,no longer need to type on a keyboard phone or bookmarks.

In addition, Opera 7 Mini compresses Web pages from the network on the mobile phone users. About 90 percent of the compressed data will be accessed, so that the data be used not only fewer, but also allows users to browse the web faster.

Opera Mini can be downloaded from Google 7 Play (formerly Android Market) inandroid phone or via m.opera.com.
Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web shouldbe a right of all people. A total of 250 million people worldwide have been using theOpera web browser for computers, cell phones, smart TVs and other connecteddevices.

source : tekno.kompas.com

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