5 Mini Browsers For Mobile Phones - Session II

Teashark

The developer chooses to make this browser available only in one format – Java MIDP 2.0 – and for good reason: it will work on every modern cellphone. To download Teashark browser go to the download page.

Just like UCWEB, one of its strong points is the ability to do tabbed browsing. Other features are:

• Cleaner interface and startup page compared to Opera.
• Full screen browsing.
• Full text select and find text function just like desktop browsers.
• Smart URL suggestions similar to Opera.
• Bookmark organization with color tags.

One thing that disturbs me about Teashark is that we always have to choose which network we want to choose to connect to the internet everytime we start the browser. It would be more convenient if we can choose one at the beginning and continue using it until we decide to change it.

Skyfire

One of the biggest limitations of mobile browsing is the ability to play Flash and video, but that’s no problem for Skyfire. The developer also claims that this browser also supports pages with Ajax, Silverlight and Quicktime.

To download this browser, you can go to the main page, or do it directly from your mobile browser.  

Fennec

Or should we call it Firefox Mobile? I put this little baby at the end because it’s still in Alpha and only available in some selected mobile devices. But anybody can try it out for free in their home computer (Windows/Mac/Linux). Just go to the download site.

Currently, some of the features are:
- Bookmarks with tags.
- Smart URL Bar with integrated web search built in and access to many search engines.
- Tabbed browsing with thumbnail images and page zoom.
- Password manager, instant web ID, and the ability to clear private data.
- Pop-up blocker.

We can’t say too much at the moment about Fennec but judging by the history of Firefox’s desktop version, this little one will also surely be a hit.

I personally will still be attached to Opera Mini, at least for a while. What about you? Do you do mobile browsing a lot? What mini browser do you use? Share your experience using the comment section below.

5 Mini Browsers For Mobile Phones - Session I

The fact is, modern people couldn’t live without the internet. They need the net everytime and everywhere, and they need device that can cater these needs.

Sure, laptops are small and mobile. But you can’t slid them in your pocket, can you? We still have a long way to go before the technology can create a truly mobile laptops. For now we have to settle with our cellphones as the most mobile technological gadget that we can bring everywhere.

Unfortunately, most cellphones’ browser will give you painful net experiences. Unless you own an iPhone, you would probably need alternative browser(s) for you cellphones. So, here are what in my opinions best mini browsers out there. If you’re looking for am alternative mini web browser for your mobile phone make then give one of them try.

Opera Mini

Opera Mini has been mentioned here before, but let me give you a few quick words to refresh your memory.

With about 20 million users, this browser is perhaps the most popular mobile mini browser out there. So popular that it comes preinstalled in most modern cellphones. Some people even consider it as their native mobile browser.

Superb compression, extremely fast, skinnable and able to play online video are few of the traits that makes the latest version of Opera Mini – v 4.2 – even better than before. It’s available for free on the Opera Mini Download Page or directly from your cellphones.

UCWEB Mobile Browser

This veteran mini browser is very popular in China but unknown to most people in Europe and the United States. The latest version is 6.3 (while Opera Mini is still 4.2), and available for free in Java and Symbian.

It has all the mobile browser’s features users would need and more. The most noticable is a password manager and tabbed browsing. Other features include:

• Advanced search function with support for various search engines and the ability to sort the results.
• Email service which supports many online email mailboxes and different types of attachment formats.
• Download function to help users download files from the phone. One thing to consider though, usually the internet data connection through your phone provider will cost a lot more than a home connection.
• RSS subscription support
• Personal data management to synchronize bookmarks between phone, web and PC.

Command line vs. GUI mode

Users not completely familiar with a command line interface or a graphic user interface may want to know the advantages and disadvantages of each interface to determine which one is best for them or help become more familiar with interfaces and what is best to use and why. Below is a table to help illustrate the major advantages and disadvantages of each of the interfaces.

Topic	Command line	GUI
Ease	Because of the memorization and familiarity needed to operate a command line interface new users find it much more difficult to successfully navigate and operate a command line interface.	Although new users may have a difficult at time learning to use the mouse to operate and use a GUI most users pick up this interface much easier when compared to a command line interface.
Control	Users have much more control of their file system and operating system in a command line interface. For example, users can easily copy a specific file from one location to another with a one-line command.	Although a GUI offers plenty of control of a file system and operating system often advance users or users who need to do specific task may need to resort to a command line to complete that task.
Multitasking	Although many command line environments are capable of multitasking they do not offer the same ease and ability to view multiple things at once on one screen.	GUI users have windows that enable a user to easily view, control, and manipulate multiple things at once and is commonly much faster to do when compared to a command line.
Speed	Because command line users only need to use their keyboards to navigate a command line interface and often only need to execute a few lines to perform a task an advanced command line interface user would be able to get something done faster then an advance GUI user.	A GUI may be easier to use because of the mouse. However, using a mouse and keyboard to navigate and control your operating system for many things is going to be much slower than someone who is working in a command line..
Low resources	A computer that is only using the command line takes a lot less of the computers resources.	A GUI will require a lot more system resources because of each of the elements that need to be loaded such as icons, fonts, etc. In addition video drivers, mouse drivers, and other drivers that need to be loaded will also take additional resources.
Scripting	A command line interface enables a user to easily script a sequence of commands to perform a task or execute a program.	Although A GUI enables a user to create shortcuts, tasks, or other similar actions to complete a task or run a program it doesn't even come close in comparison to what is available through a command line.
Remote access	Often when accessing another computer or networking device over a network a user will only be able to manipulate the device or its files using a command line, CLI, or other text only manipulation.	Although remote graphical access is becoming popular and is possible. Not all computers and especially not all network equipment will have this ability.

How to change the prompt.

Solution

Changing the prompt in a command line can give you additional helpful information while navigating through a session.

Microsoft DOS users

To change the prompt in MS-DOS you must utilize the prompt command followed by special codes used in conjunction with the prompt command. Below are some commonly used prompts.

prompt $p$g

Changes the prompt to the standard used prompt in MS-DOS listing the drive with the current path, similar to what is seen below.
C:\>

prompt $t  $d$_$p$g

Change the prompt to list the time and date above the standard prompt, similar to what is seen below.
13:38:49.78 Mon 02/17/2003
C:\>

If you wish to make these changes permanent, edit the autoexec.bat and add the prompt line you used at the prompt.

Unix / Linux users

Changing the prompt in Unix / Linux varies depending on what shell you are using.

If you are using the C Shell, type:

set prompt="`hostname`>"

Displays the hostname in the prompt, similar to the below prompt:
ComputerHope>

set prompt="`pwd`>"

Displays the working directory with the prompt:
/root>

set prompt="`hostname`(`pwd`)>"

Displays the hostname along with the working directory:
ComputerHope(/root)>

set prompt=\[`id -nu`@`hostname -s`\]\#\

Displays the user who is logged in along with the hostname, similar to the below prompt:
[root@computerhope]#

If you wish to make the prompt permanent in the C Shell, edit the .cshrc file and add the same line you used at the prompt.

3 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows Administrator Password -> III

3. With Offline NT Password Disk (Google Cache)

Offline NT Password Disk is a very simple and very fast command line Linux tool to reset your forgotten Windows administrator password. At the time of this writing the site was down, hence the Google Cache link.

1. Download the bootable CD image.

2. Burn the ISO to a CD with one of the ISO burning applications, as we stated before.

3. Boot up your PC with the bootable CD.

4. Drivers for both SATA and IDE drivers typically load automatically.

5. Select the location of your Windows Operating System.

6. Select windows/system32/config as your directory.

7. Select “Password Reset” as your option.

8. I would recommend to reset as a ‘blank password’. This works best.

9. Once blanked, press ‘q’ to quit and write the values to the registry.

As you can see, the dread of forgetting your Windows administrator password can typically be put behind you. These are just a few of the options to reset that hard to remember nemesis, but they are a few of the simplest.

Give us some of your best options for resetting your Windows passwords.

3 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows Administrator Password -> II

2. With Barts PreInstalled Environment

Bart’s PreInstalled Environment has been a popular method on offline troubleshooting for Windows System Administrators for some time now whether it be for disk recovery, malware removal or in this instance, password removal. It’s a bootable operating system, just like the Ubuntu Live CD, but with more of a Windows-like feel.

Below are the instructions for using a small EXE file called Password Renew within the PE environment.

(XP CD Required – If your Windows drive is SATA, you may need to follow additional instructions on the PEBuilder site)

1. Go Bart’s website and download the ISO for the PreInstalled Environment.

2. Download Password Renew.

3. Open PEBuilder and for the Windows directory, select the location of the i386 directory on your XP disk. Under the custom directory, select the directory that holds the PasswordRenew.exe file. Select a title for your CD and finally create a name for your ISO file. I’d recommend creating an ISO over burning directly to the CD, because of problems that may arise.

4. Browse to the A43 File Management Utility.

5. Once there, you should browse your CD drive and find your custom directory created in step three.

6. Open Password Renew.

7. This program is very straight forward. Simply press ‘Select Target’ and browse to your Windows directory.

8. Once there, you can will see options to reset a password, create a new administrator or convert a current user to an administrator.

9. You will then have the option to install there after.

10. Reboot, and changes will be applied.

3 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows Administrator Password -> I

Passwords, passwords, passwords….something we are going to have deal with as one of our common annoyances for some time to come. Their necessary evil provides another layer of protection for your bank, your online shopping, your tax software and of course the entire operating system. We have so many passwords these days, that we have websites and password managers like LockCrypt and Clipperz, dedicated solely at helping you manage your passwords.

Even with the ability to store and retrieve your security, it does no good if the operating system is inaccessible. Ignoring your PC for a few years, removing a computer from a domain, or simply needing administrative rights on a PC are just a few reasons that the admin password may need to be reset. With Microsoft’s improved security over the last few years, it became more difficult to resent Windows administrator password. However, there are still several ways to get around it and I am bringing you three of the easiest ways to reset forgotten windows password for XP, Vista and Server 2003.

1. Reset Windows Admin Password with Ubuntu

Ubuntu has become, far and away, the most popular distribution of Linux in the world. Its ease of installation and use makes it the ‘go to’ operating system for an open source alternative. In this case you don’t even have to install the OS. You simply use the Live CD that is included with the burned ISO of Ubuntu.

Here are the instructions for resetting the Windows administrator password using Ubuntu Linux.

(Internet Connection Required)

1. Go to Ubuntu and download the latest ISO of the operating system.

2. Use one of the free ISO burning applications to create a bootable Ubuntu CD. Of course you’ll need another PC in order to do this.

3. Use the Live Ubuntu CD to boot into the live version of the OS.

4. Go to System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager.

5. Then Settings>Repositories

6. Once the ‘Software Sources’ window appears, make sure you select ‘Software restricted by copyright or legal issues’, then click close.

7. Click reload on synaptic package manager.

8. Click Search, and type in ‘chntpw’.

9. Once the ‘chntpw’ app is found, right-click on it and ‘mark for installation’.

10. Click “Apply on Summary Window” and also to confirm changes.

**Remember an internet connection is required for the above steps. If there is no availability for a connection, a USB flash drive will be required.**

12. Next, we must mount the Windows drive. In Ubuntu, go to Places> Select the appropriate drive.

13. The final step of the process is actually resetting the password via the Linux terminal.

14. In Ubuntu go to Applications>Accessories>Terminal.

15. Type ‘cd /media/disk/WINDOWS/system32/config/’ in the terminal window.

16. Type ‘sudo chntpw SAM’

17. This by default will change the Administrator password. If you would prefer to change a particular user. Type ‘sudo chntpw -u username SAM’.

18. Afterwards, you’ll see a long display of information, most of which can be ignored.

19. The next step is to actually reset the windows password. It is recommended to make the password blank with an asterisk * .

20. You’ll then have to confirm the change with a Y, and reboot.

10+ Tips to protect your Facebook profile from virus and hacking

The months September and October were not good for Facebook’s security system because of the virus that hit Facebook. But it’s more important for an individual Facebook user to protect his/her own profile from these viruses than that for Facebook developers itself as some of the viruses or an attempt to hack your profile can use your profile to share explicit content on Facebook.

Well you don’t need to worry for your protection, rather just keep important things in mind but first of all you should be familiar with the ways you should protect your profile.

Attacks and Viruses:

>>Fake home page: This was the first major attack on facebook this year. A strange link was spread on the whole Facebook which leads you to a page similar to the login page with same design as Facebook but the URL was different. The link attackers used were similar to facebook.com. That means you are giving your user id and password to any other website which redirects you to your actual Facebook profile after entering your id and password.

>>Password reset E-Mails: A recent attack on Facebook which sends user an e-mail to reset your password. These e-mails were actually sent to infect the computer. To know more read: The latest Facebook virus via password reset e-mails.

>>Virus in Facebook inbox: Again a recent attack on Facebook. This sends profile friends a personal message which contains a link that re-directs you to an infected page. The link was actually sent by a hacked Facebook profile. Most of the links are now blacklisted with Malware warnings on them.

>>Facebook used on a public shared PC: This can be a reason of your Hacked public profile as well even if you logged out from your Facebook account.

PROTECTION:

>>Never share your password with anyone, not even with your best friends.

>>While logging in, always check that the login page is facebook.com not facebookie or anything else.

>>Never click on any link on Facebook, specially those which used an URL shortener unless and until it is properly attached with the post/message.

>>Always delete cookies and clear the cache after using Facebook from a public shared computer.

>>Never left your profile logged in, somebody can misuse it just for fun.

>>Never ignore a warning from official Facebook.

>>Reset your password weekly or monthly. Reset your password immediately in case of strange activities.

>>Don’t download any file from Facebook as it can’t be official. Facebook is a social networking site not a file sharing system.

>>Don’t delete your hacked profile it can be recovered easily however you may deactivate your profile. For a hacked account read this official help.

>>Keep your system clean from malwares, malwares can be used to read the password while logging in.

>>Enter your personal details only when it’s asked by official Facebook even if it’s an E-Mail, check for it’s sender.

Just keep these tips in mind and enjoy Facebooking 

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