ImgBurn 2.5.7.0 – powerful burning software

Posted: April 5th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: , ,

ImgBurn is a free burning software, which supports many image formats, including ISO, IMG, BIN and NRG. You can import images, create, check for errors and burn to CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

In addition to pure data can also be audio and video content to burn, which can then be played back in Hi-Fi systems and DVD players. Interestingly the test drive, in combination with the ImgBurn is DVDInfoPro can perform. This can be quickly and easily check the quality of the media.

ImgBurn

Since the publication of the last stable version of ImgBurn in October of last year, the developers have made ​​many mistakes in the world, integrating a number of improvements in the burning software. In addition, there are a number of new features. Comprehensive information can be the changelog found.


Soldiers, rodents, and spy ships. Windows Phone Edition Arcade

Posted: April 4th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Gaming | Tags: , , ,

We resume this tour games Windows Phone Marketplace, choosing for the occasion to four jewels perfectly integrated into the achievement system on Xbox LIVE and forcing us to check out, but does not itch like scabies, acompañadnos again on this tour arcade Microsoft operating system.

Toy Soldiers: boot camp

With a clear nod in design to plastic soldiers for years, which were well reflected in Toy Story on the big screen, Toy Soldiers: Boot Camp Windows Phone us back to some pretty interesting mini-games, with some that we saw in Cold War Edition for Xbox 360.

The dynamics are simple, handles the peephole to shoot as accurately as possible for maximum points, whether missiles, insects or slabs of stone. Three games, two point and shoot and one to control our movement through a tube ringed some simpleton. Good game overall, but leaves us with the impression of having been better with little effort.


Garmin integrated browser more affordable place in the Suzuki

Posted: April 3rd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: , ,

Integrate GPS but in a more affordable way for brands and consumers. That is the goal of the alliance now formed from Garmin and manufacturer Suzuki.

The new Garmin navigators that are installed on the dashboards of cars Suzuki will not fully integrated for ease of acquisition, but it picked up one of the advantages of the models are usually placed in that part of the car, the big screen the street.

The browser will install a Garmin touch screen of 6.1 inches, with custom functions to which is added the USB connector, voice control, radio service Pandora and other elements which, define internet, they would using our own mobile phone.

Also integrated into this solution the rear parking camera. Not yet known which models or the length of time to get going this agreement, but will affect the cars of the brand in Europe.


Asus Tablet may call on Prime Transformer

Posted: March 31st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: ,

Last December, the toy manufacturer Hasbro has sued the Taiwanese technology companies because of the name of his Asus Android Tablets Prime Transformer. Now, the claim was dismissed after a sell stop, the judge saw no likelihood of confusion with the Auto Transformers robots.

As the side ‘ paid content ‘reports, Asus has the legal dispute over the name “Transformer” a stage victory can win: The court held that there was between Hasbro toy brands and the Android tablet from Asus is no likelihood of confusion.

Earlier, the U.S. toy manufacturer claims in his lawsuit filed in California that protected the Asus brand (the brand and Transformers Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots) has thrown together on a product name for its new Android tablet.

The company asked for damages, arguing that consumers might believe that the Asus tablet with the Hasbro franchise be connected. The toy manufacturer noted here is that you also an animated TV series called “Transformers: Prime” produce, which is specifically dedicated to the adventures of Optimus Prime.

It was by the court and say it and also noted a likelihood of confusion saw the judge but not: “There is nothing gimmick-like on the Eee Pad Transformer or the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, can not also be said that there is some similarity in the use or is the functionality between the products of Hasbro and Asus. “

The court also suggested that the English term “transform” represents an accurate description of the possible use of the tablet, as you can with the help of an attachable keyboard in a “transform laptop computer.” The case is therefore not yet been completed, the court dismissed the only currently required by Hasbro immediate cessation of sales, followed by a negotiation that is yet.


EU wants to achieve more rapid reduction in roaming charges

Posted: March 30th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Mobile | Tags: ,

The cost of using mobile phones in other EU countries are expected to fall further and faster than previously planned . This goes out from a show yesterday between MEPs, the EU Commission and EU Council of Ministers concluded compromise, which was announced today.

According to the roaming charges from 1 July 2012 to 0.29 € per minute for incoming calls and € 0.09 per fall short message. In July 2011 they had not yet agreed to 0.32 € per minute for calls even started and 0.10 € per SMS. At the same time, the data transmission can be effective. While we wanted to achieve in the past year or € 0.90 per megabyte, the compromise now provides for 0.70 euros. At any price, but then the national valid value added tax offset.

Previously proposed price limits for EU citizens in other EU countries (plus VAT)
Current First July 2012 First July 2013 First July 2014
Data Transfer (per megabyte) € 0.90 € 0.70 € 0.50
Outgoing calls (per minute) € 0.35 € 0.32 € 0.28 € 0.24
Incoming calls (per minute) € 0.11 € 0.10 € 0.10 € 0.10
Short messages € 0.11 € 0.10 € 0.10 € 0.10
Currently proposed price limits for EU citizens in other EU countries (plus VAT)
Current First July 2012 First July 2013 First July 2014
Data Transfer (per megabyte) € 0.70 € 0.45 € 0.20
Outgoing calls (per minute) € 0.35 € 0.29 € 0.24 € 0.19
Incoming calls (per minute) € 0.11 € 0.08 € 0.07 € 0.05
Short messages € 0.11 € 0.09 € 0.08 € 0.06

Based on the new proposal, which must be approved in the second quarter of the relevant fora, should also be in the next two years, prices come down more clearly than before. From 1 July 2014 to outbound calls per minute, then only 0.19 €, 0.05 € thorough cost. Previously forecast provided fee of 0.24 € 0.10 € respectively.

At the same time mobile phone users from 1 July 2014, in addition to complete their existing contracts, so-called roaming agreements. These can come from a provider other than the main contract, the availability under the usual telephone number remains ensured. When crossing the border to the cell phone to automatically select the roaming agreement associated network. For the data can use the local provider to offer additional special conditions, the amount must be based on the domestic use.


Providers coordinate against network attacks

Posted: March 29th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Internet | Tags: ,

Internet access provider and e-mail providers are joining forces for the fight against network attacks and phishing. The skills group e-mail provider of Eco-industry association, in its meeting today, to the reporting format “X-ARF” before.

With the open-source solution to all forms of attacks such as botnet attacks and flexibly mapped data is exchanged between providers, shared with the participants. The protocol, which is in the common reporting format “MARF” is reproduced, in cooperation zwischend in the Eco-organized providers emerged.

“With this solution, we rely on the proven self-regulation, such as Internet service providers to maintain long been successful,” says Ivo Ivanov, Head of Professional Services at Eco. “This approach is efficient, fast and focused.” If a provider is attacked by a computer from a foreign network reports that he take the attack to the operator concerned, then the appropriate action: Providers can use X-ARF standardized data exchange to attacks on their networks with others.

“This exchange also functions as a shield: learn how attackers that they use in attacks on the networks of providers, the X-ARF, the consequences are threatened, and should refrain from further attacks, the more providers to participate, the less attack surface is to intruders. “said Tobias servant, head of eco competence group e-mail that linked to the project hopes.

X-ARF is suitable for the reporting of login and malware attacks, phishing and fraud and to exchange information about Domain Name System blacklists (DNSBL). The protocol can be flexibly programmed for all required types of attacks, allowing a simple and targeted reporting of network attacks and spam. Thus, even botnet attacks are effectively pursued and fought.


App Store starts to reject applications that access the UDID

Posted: March 28th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Apple | Tags: , ,

The App Store has begun to reject applications that use IOS access or unique identifier of the device, commonly known as the UDID. Despite Apple’s warning about the restrictions in this regard that would be launched simultaneously with the introduction of IOS 5, these last-minute rejections have caught off guard with some developers, who say they have been warned that this policy will intensify in the coming weeks.

This phase UDID access to the developers could do to date no other reason than the possible implications on the user’s privacy by tracking ID. Although he never provides direct information about the user of the phone, the circulation of the same by different advertising networks existing as well as some applications can provide valuable information together on the activity and the specific interests of a particular user .

Recall that the UDID is this is a unique identifier for each device IOS, linked to the hardware and can not be changed by the user. In fact, it seems that Apple, as a last resort, has among its claims require that the applications themselves are generating their own unique identifier for installation, to prevent the ability to share information between applications.


One for All SV 1730 lets users share television

Posted: March 27th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Gadgets | Tags: , ,

One For All has launched a new wireless solution to have the audio and video of the main TV in a secondary home or in another room.

The One For All SV1730 TV Sender is a signal transmitter operating in the band of 5.8 GHz and can watch the same channel on two televisions but only one of them has a chance to receive such issuance or even two different programs with the same TV as a source.

This device also includes an extension of the main remote controller to control the main TV from which the signal is sent. Already on sale for 80 euros.


WP7 ‘Challenge’: Microsoft as a sore loser

Posted: March 26th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Microsoft | Tags: , ,

With the “Windows Phone Challenge” campaign, Microsoft intends to prove the superiority of one’s own mobile operating system, and challenges owners of Android smartphones or IOS, trying to beat a Windows Mobile in terms of speed. The Galaxy have now a Nexus owner, Microsoft employees did not grant him the victory, however.

When called “Smoked by Windows Phone” designated action to non-Windows phone users to challenge one WP7 device: Whoever succeeds in quickly to start a specific app or to get specific information, which Microsoft promises a prize $ 100, while able to replace “losing” their current phone to a Windows Phone.

So far Windows phones from all duels could emerge victorious, but also what is it that the selection of the test categories to be very friendly Microsoft does. Microsoft recently increased the prize money and wrote out a win a 1000 dollar laptop.

This was also the occasion for the blogger Sahas Katta, to go with its Android-4.0-Galaxy Nexus in the Microsoft Store in Santa Monica and try his luck. The task that Katta was made: It should be as fast as possible to find out the weather in two different cities.

The staff of the Microsoft stores had been preparing for this, as Katta on his blog ‘ Scattertech ‘reports, and on the front page of its Windows Phone two weather-live tiles pinned. But Katta had on his Galaxy Nexus (randomly) two different weather widgets on its startup screen.

The crucial difference was, however, that Katta has disabled its screen lock before, so the Microsoft employee, he almost immediately after pressing the power button could show the required values ​​and then the weather hit Windows Phone.

On it were the employees at the Microsoft Store not prepared and did not recognize Sahas lemurs victory. As a reason (or rather lame excuse) was called, that he must show not only the weather conditions two different cities but these cities are located in two different states would have.

Microsoft manager Ben Rudolph, one of the key brains behind Microsoft’s campaign has since apologized via Twitter and Sahas lemurs offered a rematch. This was the Galaxy Nexus (non-) winner before even required.


Google + incorporated into the normal hangouts phone calls

Posted: March 24th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Internet | Tags: ,

It seems that the hangouts were the property of Google + to which you are paying more attention from Mountain View. Perhaps it is precisely because it alone has its own labs, known as extras. If you previously “graduated” the integration with Docs and screen sharing , now it’s the turn of the phone calls.

This feature allows us to incorporate someone to hangout on the phone calling (via Google Voice, of course). For now, it is only possible to call a phone number at a time in each, so that we can not have multiple partners while telephone. Calls within the U.S. and Canada are free.

Thus, the hangouts increase its power as a tool, especially in view of its business use and teamwork, where these features can you extract all the juice. Indeed, this feature is not available in some countries, which can be seen in this list .