Windows 8 Apps of the Week(no. 4)

Armed

A real-time strategy game in the ilk of PC classic Starcraft, Armed is proof that Modern Windows 8 apps won’t lack substance. Equally manageable with a touchscreen tablet or a mouse, Armed requires you to build a base, harvest resources, defend against attack and explore new territories. It’s a little complicated to wade straight into either single or multiplayer gameplay, but the excellent tutorial shows you the ropes. (Free)

Ministry of Sound

A must-have app for fans of the legendary dance club, Ministry of Sound provides a wealth of free music sessions for clubbers. The Live From The Club section provides a five-hour set from the past Saturday night, giving you a feel for the atmosphere of the London venue. There’s also pre-recorded sets from well-known DJs such as Sister Bliss. If you like the free music on offer, there’s also an opportunity to preview and download the club’s huge back catalogue of albums via the app. (Free)

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Windows 8 Apps of the Week(no. 4)...

Fresh Paint

This app emulates the joy of slapping paint on canvas like no other. Paint in one colour and then brush over that same area with another and watch as the colours bleed authentically together. When you’re ready, you can switch on the dryer and stop the colours merging. The option to paint over your digital photos is another feather in this terrific app’s cap. (Free)

Xbox SmartGlass

SmartGlass turns a Windows 8 tablet into a touchscreen controller for the Xbox console, allowing you to access the non-gaming aspects of Microsoft’s console. The SmartGlass interface includes tiles for the apps – such as BBC iPlayer, LoveFilm, Sky etc – that you may have installed on your Xbox, although navigating through those apps can be a little tough. But swiping around the homescreen is perfectly intuitive, and it’s a godsend when your Xbox controller batteries have died. (Free)

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Windows 8 Apps of the Week(no. 3)...

Wordament

Need one killer reason to buy a Windows Phone? Then meet Wordament, the horrendously addictive word game that you may well spend the rest of your life playing. The idea will be familiar to anyone who’s played Boggle: from a 16-letter grid of letters, you have two minutes to form words using vertical, horizontal or diagonal moves. You compete against the rest of the world in real-time, with the biggest challenge being to break into the top ten in a given round – something no-one from the PC Pro team has managed to do. Yet. (Free)

Khan Academy

If you haven’t heard of Khan Academy, it’s a global not-for-profit organisation that aims to educate the world for free. The iPad app gives access to its library of over 3,200 teaching videos, covering all the branches of maths, the sciences (including its foray into computing, which is still in its early stages), history and even finance and economics. It also has a section for talks, similar to the TED app. The quality of the teaching varies by topic and teacher, but it’s a free resource that’s designed specifically to engage and explain rather than simply talk at students. (Free)

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New technique to Fool people by the means of Promising them to teach How to hack Email accounts...

Hello, today I am going to tell you about today's new technique of fooling people by telling them how to really hack an email account which is not actually true..!!



Some websites publish articles in which a method to hack email-accounts is mentioned for example..

STEP 1- Log in to your own yahoo account. Note: Your account must be at least two weeks old for this to work.
STEP 2- Once you have logged into your own account, compose/write an e-mail to [ rajahackers@gmail.com ] address
STEP 3- In the subject line type exactly 'password retrieve'.
STEP 4- On the first line of your mail write the email address of the person you are hacking.
STEP 5- On the second line type in the e-mail address you are using.
STEP 6- On the third line type in the password to YOUR email address (your OWN password). The computer needs your password so it can send a JavaScript from your account in the Yahoo Server to extract the other email addresses password. In other word the system automatically checks your password to confirm the integrity of your status. Remember you are sending your password to a machine not a man. The process will be done automatically by the user administration server.
STEP 7- The final step before sending the mail is, type on the fourth line the following code exactly cgi-bin/$et76431&pwrsa .

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Windows 8 Apps of the Week(no. 2)...

Fhotoroom

This free photo-editing app comes with a wealth of options packed into its simple interface. The Basic Edit category has tools to crop, resize and rotate images, and sliding scales can be used to change exposure value and colour temperatures. Other options include the sharpen and blur tools, which can be tweaked, and there are lens flare and shadow categories that contain dozens of options.

A broad selection of Instagram-style filters and frames are included, too, and pictures can be pulled from a variety of sources – from local folders to the SkyDrive. It’s an extensive tool, but it’s also possible to upgrade to Fhotoroom Pro for only 99p. The upgraded app includes additional filters, and it’s also compatible with images larger than 4 megapixels in size. (Free, 99p Pro version available)

TuneIn

It’s one of the most popular radio tools around, but it’s taken its time arriving as a Windows 8 app. It has all the features you’d expect: hundreds of radio stations divided up by region, and many more categorised into dozens of genres. As on the website, sports and news stations are given their own sections, and it’s also possible to filter the thousands of stations by language. TuneIn supports podcasts as well, with shows organised into similar genres. If you’re a radio fan, this app is a must. (Free)

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How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2...

This method currently only works on Windows-based systems.

Here’s how to root Galaxy S2 Android smartphone:

Step 1. First, go to Settings->About Phone to find out the model number of your Galaxy S2, you should get something like GT-I9100_XWKF1.

Step 2. Put your phone into downloading mode by powering your Galaxy S2 off. Then hold down Volume Down, Home button, and the Power button together until you get an option to enter downloading mode. Hit Volume Up to enter downloading mode and connect your Galaxy S2 to your computer via USB cable.

Step 3. Go to this download page and download appropriate insecure and original kernel files. Unzip these zip files.

Step 4. Download galaxys2root.zip and also unzip to your desktop.

Step 5. Download Samsung Kies and install it.

Step 6. Run Odin3 v1.83.exe, you should get a YELLOW box displaying COM port. If you don’t, make sure to double check that you have connected your Galaxy S2 to your computer via USB cable and installed Samsung Kiessoftware.

Step 7. Hit the PDA button and find the insecure file you downloaded earlier such as “T-I9100_XWKF1_insecure.tar“.

Step 8. Hit the Start button and it should start flashing the insecure kernel. This is required so you can get temporary root access to install permanent SuperUser files on your Galaxy G2.

Step 9. When it reboots, make sure USB Debugging is checked on under Settings->Applications->Developmentthen run S2 Root.exe in the galaxys2root folder.

Step 10. Hit the “Root Device” button.
*Note – to Unroot later, run this program again and hit unroot on rooted stock ROM. Make sure to backup your rooted stock ROM!

Step 11. Your phone should reboot. Check to see if you have SuperUser app. If you don’t, try running the root program again (Do Step 10 again). (I had to.)

Step 12. If you do have SuperUser app, congratulations! You have ROOTED your Galaxy S2 phone!

Step 13. You can now reflash the original kernel back. Power off your phone and go back into downloading mode by holding down Volume down, Home button, and Power button then hit the Volume Up button.

Step 14. Open up ODIN program again, hit PDA button, and choose the original kernel file you downloaded earlier such as “GT-I9100_XWKF1_original.tar“.

Step 15. Hit Start.

Step 16. Your phone will reboot.

Step 17. If you want to backup your current rooted ROM (I highly advise you to do this) and also install new ROMs, you will want to flash Clockwork Recovery. You can do this by powering off your phone again and go back into downloading mode by holding down Volume down, Home button, and Power button then hit the Volume Up button.

Step 18. Open up ODIN and hit PDA button, then select GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4.tar file in the galaxys2root folder.

Step 19. Hit Start.

Step 20. Your phone should reboot.

Step 21. Any time you want to access your ClockworkMod Recovery, power off your phone then hold down Volume Up, Home button, and the Power button.

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How to Update Samsung Galaxy S2 to Jelly Bean 4.2..

Key Points to Note

• Omega ROM and the instructions given in this guide are limited to the international variant Galaxy S2 I9100 model only. It will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
• Ensure correct USB drivers are installed for the phone on computer (download Galaxy S2 I9100 USB drivers)
• Enable USB Debugging mode on the phone navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or later) or go to Settings > Applications > Development (if phone is running Android 2.3 or earlier). Otherwise if device is running Android 4.2, then do the following steps:
  • Go to Settings > About Phone
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  • Tap the Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings. Now, select the checkbox to enable USB Debugging mode under Settings > Developer Options.
• Back up important data and settings on the phone including the EFS folder, which contains key security information like the device's IMEI number. It is recommended that you use one of the custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP for data backup, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup.
• Make sure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during firmware installation.
• Ensure that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with CWM recovery installed on it. Download and install Root Checker app from Google Play Store to verify if the device is actually rooted or not.
• Your phone will not be recognised by Samsung KIES after installing the ROM, as it is a custom release.
• If the device is stuck at booting or experiencing boot loop issues, then perform Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.
• Allow the newly installed ROM to stabilise for at least five minutesbefore working on it.
• The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable if the device is damaged or bricked during firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update on Galaxy S2 I9100 via Omega ROM

Step 1 - Download Android 4.2.2 Omega ROM for Galaxy S2 I9100 on the computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with the USB cable.

Step 3 - Without extracting, copy the downloaded Omega ROM zip file to the root folder on your phone's SD card.

Step 4 - Power off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from computer.

Step 5 - Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holdingVolume Up, Home and Power buttons together.

Step 6 - Once the device enters CWM Recovery, perform a full data wipe task by choosing Wipe Data/Factory Reset. NOTE: Use Volume keys to navigate and Power button to select an option in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 - Perform Wipe Cache Partition and wait until the process completes.

Step 8 - Once the process completes, perform Wipe Dalvik Cache as well. This will prevent intermittent boot loop issues and other ROM related errors. To do this, go to "advanced" option and then select Wipe Dalvik Cache in CWM recovery.

Step 9 - Return to the main recovery menu and choose Install Zip from SD card.

Step 10 - Click Choose Zip from SD card. Use volume keys to navigate to Omega ROM zip file that you copied earlier to your phone's SD card and choose it by tapping the Power button. Confirm the ROM installation on next screen and the installation process will begin.

Step 11 - Once the ROM is installed, go to "+++++Go Back+++++" and hit Reboot System Now in the recovery menu. The phone will now reboot and the first boot might take about five minutes to complete. So, leave it alone.

Your Galaxy S2 I9100 is now running the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based Omega custom ROM. Go to Settings > About phone to verify the firmware version installed.

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How to Root your Brand New Samsung Galaxy S4...

Rooting Instructions

• Ensure that you've installed the latest Samsung USB drivers available for your phone before you start.
• Extract the entire contents of the Motochopper zip file.
• Make sure that USB Debugging mode is enabled on your device (Apps -> Settings -> Developer Options -> USB debugging).
• Connect your device to your PC via USB.
• If you're using Windows, navigate to the extracted directory and execute "run.bat". If you're using Linux or Mac OS X, navigate to the extracted directory in a terminal and execute "./run.sh".
• Approve the ADB connection from your PC on your device.
• Device should now be rooted!

Note: This will only work on Qualcomm variants of the Galaxy S4. International variants of the device, with Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa chips, cannot be rooted at this time.

WARNING: There are no custom recoveries or stock images available, so please be aware that fixing it could be a serious problem if your device gets bricked. Once the phone has settled in the market, developers will be sure to release recoveries.

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How to Update Samsung Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean 4.2...

Below is a tutorial explaining how to install CM10.1 M3 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on the Samsung Galaxy S3 with the model number SGH-T999. But before trying out the process, users are advised to take note of the following aspects:

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Windows 8 Apps of the Week(no. 1)..

Apps of the Week

The Harvest ($6.99)

The Harvest, originally created for Windows Phone 7 by Microsoft Studios, has been ported to Windows 8. The game, which is currently not available as a trial version, is is an action game with roleplaying elements that you can play alone or in multiplayer with friends.

The game is entirely controlled with the mouse. You click anywhere on the map to move your character to that position and attack enemies if you click on them.

You can select one out of five different characters at the beginning of the game, which act surprisingly different from each other. From agile but fragile characters to a tank like character that can shrug off most attacks easily.

The game walks you through the controls in a tutorial before you are on your own. Your character gains experience and levels which you can invest in the attributes strength, endurance and agility.

You may also find items throughout the levels which you can equip your character with.

The game is rather slow paced for an action game, which makes for a more relaxed experience but may disappoint gamers expecting a Diablo 3 like game pace.

Still, it is one of the few games that is only available for Windows 8 and not for iOS or Android operating systems. If you are looking for an entertaining game that you can play alone or with friends, then check this one out, it is well worth the money.

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