Monday, February 18, 2013

Hola: Unblock very popular websites + Peer to Peer accelaration


Hola is building an overlay peer to peer network which will change the way the Internet works. Our ultimate goal is to make the Internet 10x faster!

Hola accelerates the web using a combination of technologies - caching, multiple sources, compression, P2P protocols and more. Hola also creates a special local cache with the Hola client (your Android phone or Windows PC) so when you reload content (like a YouTube movie) it doesn't come from the web again, but from the local Hola cache.

For initial Hola users, the Internet will be fast, but as more people install Hola, the web will get even faster. Faster browsing. Faster Video -- While the load on the core network will decrease.

Another nice side effect of the Hola technology is that it provides various levels of anonymity, that ultimately will enable you to view any content from anywhere. This means that you can watch your local content even when travelling abroad. Currently Hola does this for a limited set of sites (see the Hola Unblocker for more information), with more coming every week.
Hola is FREE
Currently Hola run on these operating systems
Hola is available on the following platforms:
A download for Windows (7, XP, Vista - Win8 coming soon) - for Internet acceleration and unblocking of sites
An app for Android - for Internet acceleration. The unblocking feature is now in Beta for Android! (Only a few sites currently unblocked, more soon!)
A Chrome extension - for unblocking ONLY. Runs on all operating systems that run Chrome version 22 and up, except mobile.
A Firefox extension - for unblocking ONLY. Runs on all operating systems that run Firefox version 12 and up, except mobile.
Hola does not yet support Windows8, Windows Mobile, and Apple operating systems. Try our Unblocker Chrome extension or our Unblocker Firefox extension for these.


HOLA UNBLOCKER
Content services (music, video) often require that you be a resident of a certain country to use them, and attempt to enforce this with geographical blocking according to your device's IP. This can be frustrating for a registered user of a service that happens to be travelling outside his or her country of residence. 

In the TV world, solutions for this problem included SlingBox, which enabled you to see your TV while abroad. For the Internet - there is Hola. 

The Hola Unblocker enables you to see your local content from anywhere in the world -- available as a Chrome/Firefox extension or as a Windows client install that works with any browser. Please note that Hola does not relieve you from reading and complying with the terms of use of each of the services that you are using.

If your Government or corporation is censoring you from using a site like Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc., you can use the Hola unblocker client for Windows to avoid this censorship and freely use these sites.
Use the Hola Unblocker (Go to the official site on the above)
The Hola Unblocker comes with the Hola client for Windows, or can be installed as a stand alone Chrome or Firefox extension.
Hola Unblocker extension for Chrome or Firefox browsers:
Install the Hola Unblocker extension, and watch all supported sites. (click the Hola icon on your browser to see the sites available, or to disable the extension). Works on Chrome version 22 and up or Firefox version 12 and up. Does not include the Hola Web Accelerator and the Hola Firewall Unblocker.
Hola client for Windows:
Install Hola for Windows, then hover over the Hola tray icon and choose Hola Unblocker. This will open the Hola Unblocker page in your default browser, allowing you to select the websites you wish to access. Select the checkbox for the site, then click the link. The Hola client for Windows works with any browser, includes the Hola Web Accelerator and includes the "Hola Firewall Unblocker" which lets you avoid government or corporate blocking (censoring) of sites.
Hola client for Android:
Install Hola for Android, then open the app and click on the Orange guy to start. Click on "Hola Unblocker" and choose the site to unblock. Note that many services (such as Pandora) require you to have their app installed to use the service. When you are travellig in a country where this service is not available, you will not be able to find the app on the Play store, so you will need to search Google for the application's APK (e.g. google "Pandora APK") and install it (just download it and press install).
How do I use the Hola Firewall Unblocker?
The Hola Firewall Unblocker comes with the Hola client for Windows and the Hola client for Android, and is used to view content that is blocked by government or corporate firewalls:
Install the Hola Client for Windows or the Hola Client for Android
Select the Unblocker (Windows - Hover over the Hola tray icon and choose Hola Unblocker, Android - press 'unblocker' and then 'settings' on the Hola page.
This will open the Hola Unblocker page in your default browser. On the bottom part of the page you will see the "Firewall Unblocker" portion.
Select the checkbox for the site you need to unblock, then access that site freely!
NOTE: The Hola Windows and Android unblocker clients work with any browser. They also includes the Hola Web Accelerator and the Hola Unblocker.
Which sites does the Hola Unblocker unblock?
Hola currently unblocks only a selected list of sites, with many more coming soon. 

Hola lets Americans that are travelling abroad access their Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, cbs.com and fox.com - from anywhere in the world. Hola lets UK citizens that are travelling abroad access their BBC.co.uk/iplayer and ITV.com/itvplayer. For a complete updated list of unblocked sites, install the Hola browser extension and press the Hola icon on your browser, or install the client and hover over the tray icon and choose 'unblocker'.

The Hola client for Windows unblocks all these sites for travellers, PLUS the following: aetv.com, channel4.com, play.google.com, syfy.com, travelchannel.com, usanetwork.com, youtube.com and more. 


Imverter: Free online image converter

Imverter
We get confused among various formats of images that actually don't know their properties or usage. But we are asked for specific image type/format on various occasions whether for quality or the size of the image or for uploading in academic forms online etc. Most of our friends don't know how to edit a image file upto their need. Hence we find you an online free service viz. Imverter where you can convert the images as well as get some other features i.e. 

  • Resize
  • Rotare
  • Watermaking
  • Add border
  • Black & White

Rhythmcat: Ultra-light music player for LINUX

Rhytmcat
The default music payer of all the Linux platforms are little bit memory exhaustive applications  but here we have discovered one of the ultra light music payer viz.  Rhythmcat which will run only on 7.4 MB at max. while Banshee & Rhythmbox take more than 35 MB. 

It can be used as a normal music player, and it can also show lyrics in a single window, or even on the desktop. It can help you mix your voice into the original music. And this player can help you convert the format of your music files, or cut/join your music. 

Get Rhythmcat here. (The donload size is less than 1MB, get started now). In the main page just go through the left pane & checkout the download options.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS released

Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS
Colin Watson has announced the release of Ubuntu 12.04.2, the latest update of the distribution's current long-term support version: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Core products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support. 

To help support a broader range of hardware, the 12.04.2 release adds an updated kernel and X stack for new installations on x86 architectures, and matches the ability of 12.10 to install on systems using UEFI firmware with Secure Boot enabled.

As usual, this point release includes many updates, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation.


Kubuntu 12.04.2 LTS, Edubuntu 12.04.2 LTS, Xubuntu 12.04.2 LTS, Mythbuntu 12.04.2 LTS, and Ubuntu Studio 12.04.2 LTS are also now available. For some of these, more details can be found in their announcements:




Celebration SALE: Steam for Linux upto 80% discount

Steam for Linux 

Valve’s Steam for Linux client is now available to install on Ubuntu directly from the Ubuntu Software Center. The app, which has been in various beta stages since November 2012, is available on both Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu 12.10 on either 32bit or 64bit installs.

Although the client itself can be installed (and uninstalled) from within the Ubuntu Software Center all future updates to the app will be handled by the Steam client’s built-in updater, linked to the official Steam for Linux repository.

Up to 80% Off Sale

  • To mark the release, gamers can save between 50-80% off the price of every Steam Linux title – of which there are over 50 to choose from – until Thursday February 21st.
  • Don’t forget to join the OMG! Ubuntu! group on Steam to meet fellow Linux gamers, share gaming tips, and take part in custom group games.
You'll find a complete list of games available in this Steam for Linux sale @http://store.steampowered.com/sale/linux_release/

Ubuntu Phone Downloads To Be Released Next Week


Ubuntu Phone Images released
Installable Ubuntu Phone images for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 handsets will be available to download from next week, Canonical have today announced. From February 21st two pre-compiled images will be available for anyone with either supported handset to download. The preview will allow fans and app developers alike the chance to get to grips with the Ubuntu Phone experience ahead of its official release later this year. 
But if the thought of ‘flashing’ your phone scares you then relax: Canonical have got you covered. Accompanying the preview will be a desktop app that downloads, updates and install Ubuntu Phone on to supported handsets. It’s likely that the tool will be similar to the 'Nexus 7′ installer  released by Canonical last October, which enabled owners of the Google Nexus 7 to quickly install Ubuntu on to their device.
Details
Details on install Ubuntu Phone, and the devices supported, will be listed at wiki.ubuntu.com/TouchInstallProcess in the coming week.

Fedora Utils: Tweaks Fedora head to bottom


Friday, February 15, 2013

How to Add “Scan with Windows Defender” to the Context Menu in Windows 8

Add Windows Defender in context menu
Many of us now reliable upon the Microsoft owned Anti-malicious programme viz. Microsoft Security Essentials as it is light, simple, fast & secured. Now Windows Defender replaces Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8, but it does not include the ability to quickly right-click (context menu) folders and scan them. However, you can add this option yourself with a quick registry hack. This trick adds a “Scan with Windows Defender” option to the context menu that appears when you right-click a folder. It works similarly to the “Scan with Microsoft Security Essentials” option on previous versions of Windows. Unfortunately, there is no command that launches Windows Defender in graphical mode and initiates a scan, so we will have to launch Windows Defender in a Command Prompt window.

How to add
  • Download and Run a .reg File
  • You can add this option to your registry by downloading and running the file below. This will do everything for you – just download the.zip file, open it, and double-click the AddWindowsDefenderToContextMenu.reg file it contains.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Ubuntu for mobile: a Linux OS fights to break into the smartphone market

Ubuntu Phone Arrival
One of Linux's biggest players is heading to mobile. The new Ubuntu has a gesture heavy interface and will be entering the market amid a number of mature operating systems. We have reservations about how it will fair in the crowded mobile market but are interested to see how Canonical's open­source OS develops. Follow along here as Canonical works to bring mobile Ubuntu into consumers' hands. 

MAJOR UPDATES 
  • The Ubuntu phone has a speed problem
  • Hands-­on with Ubuntu's brand­new, gesture­based phone OS

Package Converter (GUI) - Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Package Converter
We use different platforms of Linux but the objective is almost same to conclude. Hence the various distribution packages i.e. DEB, RPM, PKG, TGZ and more make problem to us finding them. But here we find out a a frontend GUI For alien to convert between various distribution packages named PACKAGE CONVERTER. The application is written in Realbasic and Python and it supports all alien parameter options.

Installation procedure for Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04/11.10 & Linux Mint 14/13/12 :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:upubuntu-com/ppa 
sudo apt-get update 
sudo apt-get install package-converter