MakinMo's Tech Blog

Rogue Antivirus Victims Seldom Fight Back [text]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:36:06 PDT

"Recently I came into possession of a series of documents showing the financial books of an organization that orchestrates the distribution of rogue anti-virus attacks or scareware,� programs that hijack victim PCs with misleading security alerts in an effort to frighten the user into purchasing worthless security software.

I found many ..."

Source:
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/rogue-antivirus-victims-seldom-fight-back/

9 Science Fiction Ideas That Came True [text]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:34:10 PDT

Technologies and gadgets that debuted in science fiction films and novels.

Predicting Crime, Flying Cars, Space Tourism First Appeared in Science Fiction.

Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sci-fi-sensation-science-fiction-ideas-true/story?id=11263816

Parent's little helper: KidsDoc iPhone app [text]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:05 PDT

The family medical dictionary has moved into the digital age, with a portable way for parents to discern if their child needs immediate medical attention or if home care options are available for minor injuries or illnesses.

The KidsDoc app is available for the iPhone for $1.99, and it based on the symptom checker feature on the HealthyChildren.org

Source:
http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2010m7d27-Parents-little-helper-KidsDoc-iPhone-app

Apple Censoring Their Book Store Bestseller List [text]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:30:11 PDT

Yesterday, this was the number one book at the bestseller list of Apple's book store: Blonde and Wet, The Complete Story, followed by Big Sis, both erotic short stories written by English auteur Carl East.

Well, not anymore.

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5598114/is-apple-censoring-their-book-store-bestseller-list

15 Modern Useful Door Designs [text]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:32:08 PDT

If ever a door was the Ping Pang Ball Table.

If the lock of the door can be a light. If the door bell can be played as a piano...

Source:
http://www.designyy.com/2010/07/15-modern-useful-door-designs.html

How to Make Your iPhone Secure After the Jailbreak [text]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:58:07 PDT

It isn't uncommon to find tutorials online about jailbreaking your iPhone.

However, there's one thing that's almost always forgotten about. Once your iPhone is jailbroken, it becomes vulnerable & less secure, which means you'll need to take extra steps to retain its security. If you do, then this would be the online guide you're looking for

Source:
http://maketecheasier.com/make-iphone-secure-after-jailbreak/2010/07/26

Fix Your iPhone Antenna w/ a Rubber Wristband [PIC] [text]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:34:40 PDT

Not only did we fix the antenna issue, but we tricked out our resident iPhone 4 with a customized rubber wristband.

Its easy, interchangeable and doesnt involve a single trip to the Apple Store.

Source:
http://ezlocal.com/blog/post/How-to-Fix-Your-iPhone-Antenna-Rubber-Wristband.aspx

iMacs with i7, SSD, and Magic Trackpad make their debut [text]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:26:06 PDT

The Magic Trackpad is real, and so are the new iMacs.

The updated machines now sport faster processors and newer graphics cards, as well as new displays and of course, the Magic Trackpad, that is, if you want to add $70 onto your bill.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/07/imacs-with-i7-ssd-and-magic-trackpad-make-their-debut.ars

Compact Disc or Coaster? [text]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:42:06 PDT

I aint the first to say it, but now, now, now is the time to sell all your compact discs if you have any inclination to make real American dollars for them.

Im not sure what turned the tide of my personal opinion, but once I started unloading them on Amazon, I couldnt stop.

Source:
http://www.splicetoday.com/music/compact-disc-or-coaster

'Things You Probably Didn't Know About PHP' (PIC) [text]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:08:06 PDT

Okay, I know no one can agree on what irony is, but surely this has gotta come pretty close.

Source:
http://imgur.com/kVfrT

Citi Discloses Security Flaw in Its iPhone App [text]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:28:04 PDT

In an incident that highlights the growing security challenges around wireless apps, Citi said its app accidentally saved personal account information in a hidden file on users' iPhones that includes account numbers, bill payments and security access codes.

The Citi app is currently the 11th most popular app in the finance category.

Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703700904575391273536355324.html#articleTabs=article

Apple's Droid X 'Death Grip' Claim: Bogus [text]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:10:12 PDT

Apple showed a death grip on the Motorola Droid X using one hand.

We tried the very same experiment last week, and we disagree with Apple's methodology and conclusions in two important ways.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366979,00.asp

Android 3.0: 10 Things Google Should Change [text]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:22:08 PDT

Current rumour states that Android 3.0 will see Android get a complete visual overhaul but that's about all we know about the possible future direction of the mobile OS.

In no particular order, here are 10 things we would also like to see in the Android 3.0

Source:
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-3-0-10-things-google-should-change-705733

Beware of the New Security Threat: Tabnabbers [text]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:34:08 PDT

A new Internet security threat, called tabnabbing, this malware fools forgetful users of tabbed browsers into entering their login information (to e-mail, banks, etc.) to a page that looks like a login page but really is designed to steal passwords.

Source:
http://technology.inc.com/security/articles/201007/tabnabbers.html

Free Space For Creatives Launching In New York [text]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:22:06 PDT

Wix.com is opening this space in the hopes of bringing together creative individuals who would otherwise work from home, a crowded caf, or their local student lounge.

Source:
http://thenextweb.com/us/2010/07/26/free-space-for-creatives-launching-in-new-york/

Apple iPhone 4 Bumper Giveaway Timeline Doesn't Add Up [text]

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:52:20 PDT

Apple launched the iPhone 4 Case Program app in the App Store a few days ago, and is expected to invest somewhere in the neighborhood of $175 million on the free bumper program aimed at reluctantly addressing reception issues with the iPhone 4.

There is something that doesn't add up, though, about the timing

Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/appleiphone4bumpergiveawaytimelinedoesntaddup

Major Flaw Found in Apples Safari Browser [text]

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:02:08 PDT

Unfortunately, Apple didnt appear to realize that it was necessary to screen what it allows to access this data.

Security researchers revealed that a simple web form can grab much of this data - first name, last name, work place, city, state, and email address ” no questions asked.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/major-flaw-found-in-apples-safari-browser/

History of the Amiga [text]

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:54:11 PDT

"1992 video about the history of the Commodore Amiga computer system."

Source:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2275466889579052313

Manage Multiple WordPress Blog Accounts Together [text]

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:28:15 PDT

Manage Multiple WordPress Blog Accounts Together with ManageWP, which provides a central dashboard to manage few Wordpress sites in one place

Source:
http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/07/25/manage-multiple-wordpress-blog-accounts-together-with-managewp/

7 Smartphones That Could be Your iPhone Alternatives [text]

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:20:11 PDT

We all have to agree on one fact: almost everyone would want an iPhone.

It's beautiful, classy and has lots of capabilities. It is the ultimate and most

Source:
http://www.smashinglists.com/7-smartphones-that-could-be-your-iphone-alternative/