Showing posts with label Internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Internet. Show all posts

Turn your Windows 7 laptops into Wi-Fi hotspots

Posted on Nov 2, 2009 by ShresthasR




Developed by military consulting firm Nomadio, Connectify lets a laptop "tether" other wireless devices to a single Internet connection by effectively turning it into a software-based wireless router. Windows 7 is required on the notebook acting as a wireless hotspot, but any wireless-equipped device, including handhelds and other notebooks running whatever operating system can jump online without any additional software. The program even encrypts traffic to and from the software hotspot using WPA2-Personal (AES) encryption.

Where is Connectify? I installed it, but I don’t see it.

Connectify is running the Notification Tray next to the system clock. It might not be visisble, because Windows 7 has cleaned up the Notification Tray to hide the icons that you don’t frequently use. If you click on the small white triangle, it will show all of the icons, including the Connectify radio wave icon (circled in this picture).
To ensure that Connectify stays visible, select “Customize”. Find Connectify in the list of programs and select “Show icons and notifications”.

Now what? How do I share my connection?

To get started, click on the Connectify logo in the Notification Tray.
  1. Select the Internet connection you wish to share
  2. Choose a name for your new wireless network
  3. Choose a wireless passphrase
  4. Press the Internet Sharing button to turn on your wireless network
  5. Now, from your other devices, you can see your wireless network. Choose to join it, and enter the wireless passphrase to connect.

What versions of Windows does Connectify run on?

Connectify runs on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 r2, both in either 32 or 64 bits.

Does it run on Windows Vista or Windows XP?

Sorry, not at this time, Connectify depends on improvements made in Windows 7 to operate. Frankly, Windows 7 is such a big improvement, that we suggest you’re better off upgrading than waiting for us to get all this working on an older version of Windows.

Can I still join a WiFi network while my computer is acting as an Wifi Hotspot?

Yes, absolutely. You can join a WiFi network, and run the Connectify Hotspot on the same WiFi card, at the same time. The Connectify Hotspot is always on the same channel as the WiFi network that you join, but WiFi networks can share the same channel.

Will it work with my cellular Wireless Internet service?

It should, we have tested successfully with several. Please tell us if it doesn’t.

Is this just WiFi’s ad hoc mode?

No, Connectify is real a WiFi Access Point running on your computer. Any device that can connect to a regular access point, can connect to a Connectify Hotspot, with no special setup or software required.

What kind of security does it have? Is it encrypted?

Yes, your wireless hotspot is encrypted with WPA2-Personal (AES) encryption, which is a standard, strong encryption system that is part of WiFi. Your security is as strong as the Passphrase that you select.

How do I turn off encryption?

Encryption is required with Connectify, we take your safety and security seriously.

Am I allowed to share my Internet?

This depends on the terms of service of your Internet Service Provider. Many have terms against reselling the connections, however sharing with friends, family and your other computers is generally fine.

It doesn’t work for me! Help!

Send us an email at support@connectify.me and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

How can I help spread the word about Connectify?

Funny you asked! We have conveniently provided links to several popular social media sites. Don't hesitate to use them all!



Sandboxie v3.40 [Computer Security]

Posted on Oct 3, 2009 by ShresthasR





Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer.

Benefits of the Isolated Sandbox:
-Secure Web Browsing: Running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie
means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the
sandbox and can be discarded trivially.
-Enhanced Privacy: Browsing history, cookies, and cached temporary files collected
while Web browsing stay in the sandbox and don't leak into Windows.
-Secure E-mail: Viruses and other malicious software that might be hiding in your
email can't break out of the sandbox and can't infect your real system.
-Windows Stays Lean: Prevent wear-and-tear in Windows by installing software into


an isolated sandbox.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Final (1.0.1611.0) Official Free Download Links

Posted on Sep 30, 2009 by ShresthasR



Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is free anti-virus solution from Microsoft that provides real-time protection and on-demand scanner for personal users. Microsoft Security Essentials was previously codenamed Morro, and Microsoft had released Microsoft Security Essentials Beta months ago, and several builds such as Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.2140.0 (despite higher version number, it’s an older version) and Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1500.0 have leaked to the web.
 

Microsoft has finally released the final version of the Microsoft Security Essentials free antivirus software. Microsoft Security Essentials quietly runs in the background and provides real-time protection for user’s PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. The anti-virus program supports automatically updating of virus definitions via Windows Update or Microsoft Update, and users will be automatically enroll to Microsoft SpyNet, an online community that helps users choose how to respond to potential threats, just like Windows Defender.

Microsoft Security Essentials is available as a free download from Microsoft, however, to install and use the software, user will need to pass a Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation test to ensure that the installed copy of Windows is genuine, legitimate and licensed. It supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions).

The final version of Microsoft Security Essentials has the version number of 1.0.1611.0.

To download Microsoft Security Essentials final and latest version, just head to official homepage at


Facebook Desktop Messenger

Posted on Sep 29, 2009 by ShresthasR





Facebook Desktop will allows you to receive new messages notification, new pokes, new wall posts and new friends requests.
 
Facebook Desktop is a Windows program that, with a small memory footprint, will provide updates to the users facebook profile, such as pokes, messages, wall posts, and friend requests.

Here are some key features of "Facebook Desktop":

· Automatic login. Stay logged in until you log out!
· Notifies you of new messages
· Notifies you of new wall posts
· Notifies you of new pokes
· Notifies your of new friend requests
 
Requirements:

· .NET Framework 2.0 from Microsoft
· Facebook account and internet connection



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FireFox Add-ons Nepali Dictionary 1.0

Posted on Sep 26, 2009 by ShresthasR




Nepali Dictionary 1.0:
The Nepali Dictionary extesnion is based on the dictionary compiled by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya and could be a precious tool when you need to quickly spell-check a word or learn a new one in Nepali. Be expert in Nepali Grammar.


Nepali SpellChecking dictionary (based on dictionary compiled by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya)

Nepali Dictionary is an extension created as a subset of Nepali SpellChecking Dictionary compiled by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya. Thanx to MPP and the team for the wonderful work.


Requirements:
Firefox 2.0* - 3.0*


Install Nepali Dictionary 1.0.

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 32-bit + SN

Posted on Sep 21, 2009 by ShresthasR




BitDefender Internet Security 2010 keeps your Internet-connected family safe, without slowing down their PCs. It locks out viruses, hackers & spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection.

Features and Benefits

Confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers - and even total strangers
  • Protects against viruses and other malware using industry-leading technologyNEW
  • Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time
  • Provides an unmatched detection rate of new threats based on two different proactive technologies
  • Blocks spyware programs that track your online activities
Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely
  • Blocks web pages that attempt to steal your credit card data
  • Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or instant messaging
Guard your files and conversations with top-of-the line encryption
  • Instant Messaging Encryption keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! and MSN Messenger
  • File Vault securely stores personal information or sensitive files
Connect securely to any network at home, at the office, or away
  • The two-way firewall automatically secures your Internet connection wherever you are
  • Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network
Protect your family and their computers
  • Parental Control blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail
  • Limits kids’ access the Internet, games, etc. to specific times
  • Makes it easy for you to manage the security of your network from a single location
Play safely, play seamlessly
  • Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during game play
Get fine-tuned performance from your computer
  • Optimized scanning technology skips safe files for better scan speed and lower system load
  • Antispam stops unwanted e-mail from reaching your Inbox.
  • Laptop Mode prolongs battery life
Let professionals solve any security issues
  • Assistance with common issues built directly into the product
  • Free technical support for the entire duration of the product license


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Size: 115.4 MB

Visual Cache Viewer for Firefox

Posted on by ShresthasR




Everything you browse and do in Firefox gets stored in the cache. You can browse the cache with two ways. One way is to type about:cache in Firefox and other is to access them manually from your Firefox profile.
Firefox Cache Viewer is a free tool that provides a GUI and detailed information for your Firefox cache.



This tool can help you in identifying which images are stored in Firefox’s cache. You can sort by url, size, mime type, cache location or date and can also search for specific items.



You can download this Firefox addon from here: Download Cache Viewer


GhostSurf Platinum 5.5 Full "Surf Internet Anonymously''

Posted on by ShresthasR




Operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP

Ghostsurf Platinum offers a solid suite designed to address several aspects of online security. The Privacy Control Center does a decent job of setting your security level, enabling you to block cookies, hide IP addresses, and encrypt all transferred data. The antispyware module, Spycatcher, lets you schedule and run spyware scans and remove malicious components fairly effectively, though we noticed a few false positives in our tests. You can create a password in the Personal Data Vault to keep files, documents, and passwords safe from prying eyes. The Adarmor component customizes the advertising content displayed on Web pages and automatically blocks pop-up ads. The final component of the suite, Trackscleaner, automatically detects and deletes browser histories and the cache quickly.


We like being able to take care of most aspects of Web surfing security from one app. The interface is clean and intuitive. Each component is easily accessible and quick summaries of each inform us about what we're getting before launching. One concern is that setting the Privacy Control Center to its highest level made it impossible to get to some of our favorite sites, but in most cases surfing was not affected. Overall, we found this suite a solid defense against several types of intruders. Though each component may have better alternatives, this suite is a solid choice for those who want to ensure a secure Web surfing environment with the convenience of one program.


GhostSurf Platinum makes you invisible on the Internet and ensures a secure surfing experience. GhostSurf enables even novice PC users to erase all traces of their online activity, encrypt their Internet connection and remove aggressive spyware automatically. Additional features provide a secure location to store confidential files and eliminate online ads. GhostSurf routes your surfing through proprietary anonymous hubs and lets you see every piece of data your computer emits over the Internet. It even erases your Web history, cache, clipboard, cookies and more using Dept. of Defense standards for data destruction. The SpyCatcher component employs a multi-pronged method for spyware detection to provide the most advanced spyware protection available. GhostMyMail stops spam and protects your online identity. In just seconds you can create anonymous email addresses to send and receive messages freely while hiding your identity from the outside world. Shop, surf, and chat on the Internet without worrying about your inbox being flooded with unwanted email, wasting your time and increasing your risk of falling victim to scams and viruses.


Version 5.5 includes the GhostMyMail, an innnovative anti-spam solution that stops spam by hiding your real email address.


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Trillian Astra Pro 4.0.0.118

Posted on Sep 20, 2009 by ShresthasR



Trillian™ is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features such as audio chat, file transfers, group chats, chat rooms, buddy icons, multiple simultaneous connections to the same network, server-side contact importing, typing notification, direct connection (AIM), proxy support, encrypted messaging (AIM/ICQ), SMS support, and privacy settings.

Without stealing your home page and with no other included software, pop-ups, or spyware, Trillian provides unique functionality such as contact message history, a powerful skinning language, tabbed messaging, global status changes (set all networks away at once), Instant Lookup (automatic Wikipedia integration), contact alerts, an advanced automation system to trigger events based on anything happening in the client, docking, hundreds of emoticons, emotisounds, shell extensions for file transfers, and systray notifications.

What's new?

Info Card
Highlight any list entry with your mouse cursor and extra information will appear in a convenient info card. Easily see status messages or an expanded news feed with a quick mouse movement.

Change Your Status Message
Type messages directly into the contact list to immediately send across all available services.

Match your Music
Have your status message follow your music from iTunes, Windows Media Player or Winamp.

Change your Icon and Name Easily
Simply click your name and type to change your display name across all IM services. Drag a picture file into your avatar area to change it as well.

Instant Diagnosis
When an individual connection is disconnected, Trillian will now notify you while it attempts to re-connect in the background.

Save and Retrieve Status Messages
Trillian now supports visible grouping of status messages, enhanced support for variables, font styles and emoticons, and as always, full control over how a given status message applies itself across connections.



Trillian Astra Pro 4.0.0.118 | 20.51 Mb

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Jdownloader New Version 0.8.323 "Synthy" released!

Posted on Sep 18, 2009 by ShresthasR



JDownloader is open source, platform independent and written completely in Java. It simplifies downloading files from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare.com or Megaupload.com - not only for users with a premium account but also for users who don't pay. It offers downloading in multiple paralell streams, captcha recognition, automatical file extraction and much more. Of course, JDownloader is absolutely free of charge. Additionally, many "link encryption" sites are supported - so you just paste the "encrypted" links and JD does the rest. JDownloader can import CCF, RSDF and the new DLC files.

This release is mainly featuring some new minor additions and lots of plugin updates and bugfixes all around.
You might have already updated to this version, otherwise be sure to get it in the “Download” section of the site!

Version 0.8323 - Synthy
  • Font Size Config
  • Toolbar Manager
  • Lot's of translations updated
  • Substance Styles added to updater
  • 66 Captcha Methods
  • Plugins updated 
  • Lot's of 0.7 Bugs fixed
  • Stopmark
  • Reconnect
  • Premium accounts
  • Container



Features


  • Platform independent. (Windows, Linux, Mac, ..)
  • Runs on Java 1.5 or higher
  • Complete Open-Source (GPL)
  • 24-hour support
  • Download several files parellel
  • Download with multiple connections
  • JD has an own powerful OCR module (JAntiCaptcha)
  • Decrypt RSDF, CCF and DLC Containerfiles
  • Decryptplugins for many services. e.g. sj.org, UCMS, WordPress, RLSLog….
  • Youtube, Vimeo, clipfish video and Mp3 Download
  • Automatic extractor (including password list search) (Rar archives)
  • Theme Support
  • Multilingual
  • About 110 hoster and over 300 decrypt plug-ins
  • Reconnect with JDLiveHeaderScripts: (1400 router supported)
  • Webupdate
  • Integrated package manager for additional modules (eg. Webinterface, Shutdown)


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RapidShare Plus 4.0 Auto-Downloader for Free users

Posted on by ShresthasR



RapidShare Plus allows users of the website Rapidshare to que their download links for automatic downloading. This tool is especially handy for those who do not have a premium account for the site. RapidShare Plus was created for free users to somewhat overcome the ridiculous limits that Rapidshare has imposed.

Screenshot:




Direct Download:
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Size: 954 KB

.NETSpeedBoost Professional 6.5 w/ Patch

Posted on Sep 16, 2009 by ShresthasR


.NETSpeedBoost is an easy to use and at the same time very powerful internet booster. .NETSpeedBoost can optimize your Internet connection speed by up to 1200% faster.NETSpeedBoost increases the performance of your computer by opening up the pipeline so that the information flows FASTER. This software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.

Direct Download:
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Click Here

Size: 1 MB

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