How To Access Blocked Websites

This article suggests workarounds to help you unblock access to restricted websites at universities, school and offices.

Blocking access to undesirable Web sites has been a common government tactic but China, Iran, Saudi Arabia are believed to extend greater censorship over the net than any other country in the world.

Most of the blocked or blacklisted sites in Saudi Arabia are about sex, religion, women, health, politics and pop culture. They even block access to websites that sell swimming or bathing suits. In China, websites that talk about sex, Tibet or Democracy are blocked.

Social sites that are often blocked include Google News, Typepad, ebay, Blogger blogs, YouTube, Facebook, Bebo, Myspace, Orkut, MySpace, Pandora, Bebo, Photobucket, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL AIM, Flickr, last.fm, etc.

There are always legitimate reasons to bypass the internet filters and unblock websites. The following tricks will show how to access all websites at school, college, offices or at home.

1: To access blocked website, type the IP number instead of the URL in the browser address bar. However, if your blocking software maps the IP address to the web server (reverse DNS lookup), the website will still remain blocked.

2: Use a URL redirection service like tinyurl.com or snipurl.com. These domain forwarding services sometimes work as the address in the the url box remain the redirect url and do not change to the banned site.

3: Enter the URL in Google or Yahoo search and then visit the cached copy of the page. To retrieve the page more quickly from Google’s cache, click “Cached Text Only” while the browser is loading the page from cache.

4: There are anonymizer websites who will fetch the blocked web page from their servers and display them to you. As far as the service provider is concerned, you are viewing the page on the Anonymizer website and not the blocked site.
Example: www.hidemyass.com, www. myblack.com, www.120yearoldman.com etc

5: You can access blocked or restricted websites by using Yahoo Babelfish or Google Translate language tools as a proxy server. But you just have to invoke the Google translate service with the language pair like English to Hindi or English to some other languages.

6: Browse the internet via proxy server software. Example: Your freedom, ultrasurf

Hackers Concentrating On Mobile Phone Security

Cellular phone gadgets, long seen as safe amongst rising dangers to computer protection, have become a key target for online hackers and an increasing worry for business IT divisions. While the first cellular virus goes to May 2004, dangers from online hackers you will find limited because of the relatively small size of industry place.

But this has changed recently with the rise in the mobile cellphone section, which this year outgrew the PC industry, and the new popularity of Google Operating system application. The appearance of cellular payments, which allows customers simply to swipe their mobile phones at a check out, is whetting the interest of online hackers and information crooks.
"Mobile protection has become a major concern since mobile cellphone dealings are now of much higher value, such as business information accessibility, handling financial circumstances and online buys," said Steven Nathasingh, primary of U.S. analysis company Vaxa Inc. Most customers have not protected their smartphones on the market. Less than 5 % of smartphones on the market and pills are installed with protection application, according to Juniper Research.

The analysis company desires to see a rise in demand with the total yearly industry for cellular protection application growing to $3.6 million by 2016. "With more and more cellular mobile phones being hi-jacked without the person's knowledge, the risk of personality fraud and individual financial loss is developing," said Chris Davin, leader of Cryptzone.
A study by consultant Deloitte this weeks time revealed that companies in the engineering, media and telecommunications segment expect information kept on staff cellular mobile phones to be their biggest protection frustration in 2012. "Employees should be advised that using a individual system to accessibility business information may also have individual effects," said Cryptzone's Davin. "For example if it is missing, thieved or clandestinely taken over, the organization may decide to remove information."
In the United States alone, 113 cellular mobile phones are missing every minute, according to analysis company Gartner. For most attacks thieves would need to set up application on a individuals cellphone. But at a hackers' meeting this weeks time Karsten Nohl, a well-known expert on cellular cellphone protection, proven how to get handheld remote control of a cellphone and sent texts and created calls from mobile phones to which he had no accessibility.

Nohl used a weeknesses in the GSM network engineering -- which is used by huge people in about 80 % of the global cellular industry -- which workers can spot in their systems, but which is not done by most providers.

Apple Being Questioned About Its Carrier IQ

"We read in the press about the privacy concerns the software may pose and decided to ask Apple about the details," said Thomas Kranig, head of the Bavarian agency. "If Apple decided to cease the use, all the better."

European privacy regulators are asking mobile-phone carriers and makers including Apple Inc to answer questions about privacy issues regarding Carrier IQ Inc's mobile phone usage-tracking software. Germany's Bavarian State Authority for Data Protection contacted Apple today as regulators in the UK, France, Ireland and Italy review whether Carrier IQ is in use in their jurisdictions. Apple said yesterday it will stop supporting the software.

Privacy watchdogs were alerted to the issue after Trevor Eckhart, a Connecticut-based programmer, posted a 17-minute video three days ago on his YouTube.com channel, showing how the data-collecting software logs what people are doing on their phones without their knowledge. Carrier IQ faces allegations that the software logs sensitive phone-user information. US Senator Al Franken yesterday urged the Mountain View, California-based developer to share more information about what the product does and whether it transmits data to other parties.

Carrier IQ's "mobile service intelligence" platform receives data sent from phones for analysis to track "customer behavior and usage patterns," according to the company's website. The company's products allow clients to track both "broad trend data" and "diagnostic data from individual devices," the site says.






Anonymous, encrypted

"We stopped supporting Carrier IQ with iOS5 in most of our products and will remove it completely in a future software update," Natalie Harrison, a spokeswoman for Apple, said in an e-mailed statement yesterday. "With any diagnostic data sent to Apple, customers must actively opt-in to share this information, and if they do, the data is sent in an anonymous and encrypted form and does not include any personal information." Georg Albrecht, a spokesman for Cupertino, California-based Apple in Germany, declined to comment on the Bavarian agency's letter.

Carrier IQ applications "give wireless carriers and handset manufacturers unprecedented insight into their customers' mobile experience," according to the company website. Over 141 million handsets have the software, according to data on its website. The Carrier IQ software doesn't record keystrokes or provide tracking tools, the company said in a November 16 statement.

'Direct from source'

The software works "by automatically providing accurate, real-time data direct from the source - your customers' handsets," according to the website. The data is gathered with "no visible impact" on customers. European privacy regulators said today they are checking with mobile phone operators in their regions to see if Carrier IQ software tracks usage on handsets there.

Italy's Protection of Personal Data Guarantor opened an investigation into how Carrier IQ works and is checking Italian mobile phones to verify where the software is in use, according to a statement by Francesco Pizzetti, president of the Italian watchdog. The UK Information Commissioner's Office "will be contacting mobile phone operators to establish if the Carrier IQ or similar software is on UK customers' handsets and, if so, what steps are being taken to ensure there are no privacy implications," the data protection watchdog said in an e-mailed statement.




Defending use

French privacy regulator CNIL has also begun reviewing Carrier IQ, Elsa Trochet-Mace, a spokeswoman for the regulator, said in an e-mail. Initial finding show the software is not in use in France, she said. Ireland's data-protection agency will contact mobile phone operators as well to see if and how Carrier IQ is used there.

AT&T Inc and Sprint Nextel Corp yesterday defended the use of Carrier IQ software. The Carrier IQ software is a so-called rootkit installed at the carriers' request on mobile phones. The application runs in the background and logs user activity. The software data is used to improve service performance, according to statements from AT&T and Sprint, the second- and third-largest US wireless providers.

Its Sony And Not Sony Ericsson From Now

Sony has agreed to buy 50% of the firm for 1.1bn euros ($1.5bn; £964m), making the mobile handset business a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.Ericsson said that the "synergies" between telecoms equipment and mobile phones were decreasing.The transaction also includes a patent deal.

Ericsson said Sony Ericsson will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony and integrated into Sony's broad platform of network-connected consumer electronics products. Sony will get the five sets of patents that are essential to making the phones and a licensing agreement on any other intellectual property.Many observers expected this deal because Sony wanted to integrate its phone division with its mobile games machine and tablet computer units.

The acquisition makes sense for Sony and Ericsson, and it will make the difference for consumers, who want to connect with content wherever they are, whenever they want,'' Stringer said. The deal will also provide Sony with an intellectual property cross-licensing agreement, covering all products and services of as well as ownership of five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

Ericsson said the transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate smartphone into its portfolio of network-connected consumer electronics device, such as tablets, televisions and personal computers.Sony CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, said the acquisition will afford Sony operational efficiencies in engineering, network development and marketing.

Ericsson said the shift in the mobile market, from simple mobile phones to smartphones that include access to internet services and content, means the synergies for the company in having both a telecoms services portfolio and a handset operation have decreased.
The transaction is a logical strategic step that takes into account the nature of this evolution and its impact on the marketplace, the company said in a statement.


Ten years ago when we formed the joint venture, thereby combining Sony's consumer products knowledge with Ericsson's telecommunication technology expertise, it was a perfect match to drive the development of feature phones. Today we take an equally logical step as Sony acquires our stake in Sony Ericsson and makes it a part of its broad range of consumer devices,'' said Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg. The deal will also provide Sony with an intellectual property cross-licensing agreement, covering all products and services of as well as ownership of five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

Eee Pad Slider Is Out Ohya...............

Eee Pad Slider is a tablet that features a slide-out keyboard and the new Google Android 3.1 operating system, as well as a plethora of powerful multimedia features, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor.A winning design at the International Design Excellence Awards 2011, the ASUS Eee Pad Slider comes in a choice of pearl white or metallic brown. The panel is protected by a layer of scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. It also comes with a front-facing 1.2MP camera and back-facing 5MP camera.

But before you get too excited about the prospect of a laptop-tablet hybrid that combines the best of both worlds, I have to tell you that you're not getting a Windows laptop in the bargain. The Transformer runs Google Inc.'s Android software, originally designed for smartphones.That means it doesn't run full-blown Windows programs or connect to peripherals such as scanners. This isn't all a bad thing, as Android comes with important advantages, such as a long battery life, programs designed for touch input and a computer that comes to life almost immediately when you open the lid.

The keyboard may sound a bit expensive for $149, but it does more than help with typing. It has a track pad with "mouse buttons," just as you'd find on a laptop. It also contains an extra battery that charges the tablet's battery, two USB ports for connecting peripherals and a slot for SD memory cards, used in most digital cameras.

This isn't the first time we've seen small laptops running Android, the first Android version specifically designed for tablets rather than smartphones. The update makes Android much better at taking advantage of a 10-inch screen.But as tablet software, Android is still far behind Apple's iOS software for the iPad. The biggest problem is the low quality and poor selection of applications from outside companies. Many of my favorite iPad apps, including Netflix and The Wall Street Journal are not available at all. Others, such as The New York Times, are available only in inferior versions, designed for the smartphone screen rather than the tablet.

The Transformer has two slots for the keyboard to lock into, forming a sturdy whole that's easy to use on a lap or tummy, for those really lazy moments on the couch.There's another nice thing about the Transformer keyboard: The keys are designed for the software. There are keys that bring you to the Home screen and Settings. Others control screen brightness, volume and media playback. There are buttons for the Back and Menu functions of Google's Android software. The Transformer is perhaps the best Android tablet out there, especially considering the price, but the software is still a major weakness. Still, the beautifully integrated keyboard should tempt people who don't want to decide between a tablet and a laptop.

Sony Ericsson Android Phones To Hit Indian Market

Mobile handset maker Sony Ericsson today said it will focus more on cellphones with Google's Android operating system (OS) and will pack them with applications on this platform. The company launched two new handsets -- Xperia neo V and Xperia Pro -- priced at Rs 18,000 and Rs 23,995 respectively. Both the phones are based on Google's Android 2.3.4 OS and have 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor..

The phones support high definition content and video recording. Xperio Pro has an 8 megapixel camera where as Xperia neo V has a 5 megapixel camera. "Focus on Android OS takes us away from IP ( Intellectual Property) related issues. It allows us to focus on marketing products," Sony Ericsson Managing Director P Balaji said while announcing the launch of two new Android based phones.

"In new phones, we have used some widgets to make it easy for consumers to explore new applications," he added. Balaji said the company will focus on areas like mobility and broadband based applications, which are the key to next generation cellphones. "Consumers in India are looking for entertainment and internet based content. Young Indians prefer texting and chat over voice call...We have started putting all this at one place," Balaji said.

Both the smartphones have been bundled with offer from Airtel in which buyer of the phone will get 500 megabyte data usage per month free for three months and two months free mobile TV service. "This is the biggest package that Airtel has offered to any of the handset player till date. They believe that we are going to grow significantly," Balaji said.

So guys this seems a very good news indeed now in India we need some good mobile and the best providers for the fast connectivity so this would influence the Indian market very much and lets hope that we get a lot of things like these coming our way chaio guys

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Storms The Market

Sony Ericsson in partnership with Electronic arts has announced the launch of four new game titles for Xperia Play smartphones. These titles are based on popular gaming titles earlier available for PC but are optimised now for Android operating system.These titles include popular gaming titles like Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed SHIFT. All of these games are based on the original game play and are only available in high definition.

we finally have the pricing for sporty Sony Ericsson Xperia Active. According to a pre-order listing on Flipkart, Sony Ericsson Xperia Active will be sold for INR 19,990.It is expected to be released in last week of October, just before Diwali. Featuring Gingerbread and 1GHz processor, Xperia Active is dust and water resistant. It comes with 5MP camera, and 3-inch scratch-resistant display.


Although these games are also available for other high end Android devices, but these games are specially optimised for a better experience and compatibility with the Xperia Play devices. The games are available free of cost only to Xperia Play owners till 15 January 2012.

Xperia Play owners can download the games directly on their devices from within the 'Games' button in the menu while being connected to the WiFi network or can visit this link to do so.Company is also throwing one extra exchangeable soft touch back cover, Detachable ear hooks for the portable handsfree active headset and wrist strap along with an arm case with every unit of Xperia Active.

Sony's Next-Gen Portable Device 'Vita'

Sony Corp. took the wraps off its next generation portable gaming machine, PlayStation Vita, a touch-interface and motion-sensitive handheld that outdoes its workhorse Paystation Portable> and will go on sale before the winter holidays. Company executives have called the device Sony's biggest product launch since the PlayStation 3 five years ago.

The device, available for $249 for its Wi-Fi-only version, was unveiled at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the video game industry's annual convention known as E3. A version that will also have cellphone service will retail for $299, and buyers will have to subscribe to a cellular data plan.

The handheld has front and back cameras, a touchscreen in front, a touch pad on the back and two knob-like joysticks. It will enable gamers to play against people using PlayStation 3 consoles over the Internet-based Playstation Network , a system that was recently restored after being shut down due to a massive hacking attack.

Sony apologized again for the outage and said since the network was restored, activity is back to 90 percent of the pre-attack level.

The hardware comes with an accelerometer, which means it will also react to being held at different angles and being moved through the air.

"PlayStation Vita will revolutionize the portable entertainment experience," Kazuo Hirai, group chief executive officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., told a crowd of 6,000 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. "The whole world is really in play."

The Vita is slightly bigger than the PlayStation Portable, which has sold more than 70 million units worldwide since its launch in 2004. The PSP will continue to be sold along with new games.

But the Vita -- code-named "NGP," or next generation portable, -- will enable gamers to do more.

A Sony staffer demonstrated a version of "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception," in which he used the familiar buttons and knobs but also touched the screen to move the Drake avatar across ledges and attack opponents in close combat.

Another game called "Reality Fighters" will allow users to take a picture and have fighting characters battle each other using objects from the real world.

Along with social games and email, Sony also unveiled a communication service it called "Party" that will enable voice and text chat during games or when using the Web browser.

Users will also be able to sense when other gamers are nearby, what games they have played recently, and enable in-game gifting of virtual items.

Sony was the latest technology company to make a big bet on connected-everywhere services, following Apple inc.'s presentation in San Francisco of its iCloud storage service, which will allow consumers to access their photos, music and documents on distant servers.

"Cloud is where everything is headed," said Ricardo Torres, editor-in-chief of GameSpot.com. "This is certainly the attempt by Sony to make sure they're not left behind."

Sony also introduced a range of new 3-D games such as "Resistance 3," a traditional shooter game, in a big push to make it a leader in the format. It is bundling the PS3 game with a pair of 3-D glasses and a 24-inch 3-D monitor for $499, a price far lower than most 3-D displays on the market.

Sony's array of new 3-D games and the Vita itself are directed at so-called core gamers, who are focused on serious action and effects.

But in a reflection of the growing popularity of games that make use of iPad and iPhone touch screens and Apple's iOS operating system, like the addictive "Angry Birds," Sony also said Monday it would put PlayStation games onto Smartphones that run on Google Inc.'s competing Android operating system.

It called the service focused on such casual gamers "PlayStation Suite" and said further details would be announced in the coming months.

"Smartphones and tablets have really created a large market for casual gaming," Hirai said in an interview after Sony's presentation. "We want to make sure we're in both areas."