The Power of Information Technology

March 26, 2008

Samsung’s New Touch Screen Cellphone

“ Samsung’s Anycall Haptic looks like a thinner version of Apple’s iPhone, but adds a new dimension to the touch interface.

The phone, launched in South Korea on Tuesday, has a large touch-screen display that also provides haptic feedback, information transmitted via the sense of touch, when using certain functions on the device. It means, for example, that when the volume of the radio is changed, the phone simulates both the sound and feel of the "clicks" on an old-style volume knob on a real radio, said Samsung.

There are 22 kinds of vibration in total built into the phone.

The Anycall Haptic (model numbers SCH-W420 and SPH-W4200) phone has a 3.2-inch widescreen display, a 2-megapixel digital camera, full Internet browser, Bluetooth 2.0 and terrestrial digital TV reception. It will cost between 700,000 won and 800,000 won (US$700 to $800) in South Korea. There’s no word from Samsung on when it might be available elsewhere.

It’s the second new handset launched on Tuesday in South Korea that plays on the sense of touch but the other, LG Electronics’ LG-SH240, isn’t quite as high-tech. The latter phone has a layer of silicon over the front of the phone to give it a little elasticity and make it feel to users like they’re touching human skin. It will cost around 400,000 won. “

 

It is evident that there is really a tight competition between cellphone developing companies. Innovation has gone its heights and is going further. Closely after the innovation of Apple’s IPhone, Samsung also has its own version called Anycall SPH-M4650 Multi Touch. The main feature is its wide screen which utilizes touch screen that emphasizes on the sense of touch. When your try to click using your fingers, you will feel like you are clicking a real button. It also basically has the common feature that every cellphone should contain. The phone has has a 3.2-inch widescreen display, a 2-megapixel digital camera, full Internet browser, Bluetooth 2.0 and terrestrial digital TV reception. Recently, it is still deployed on Korea and announcements on its release to other countries are still tentative. I’m sure Anycall SPH-M4650 Multi Touch would fight a tight battle against its number one rival the IPhone and other new cellphones alike.

Source: Yahoo News

A Guide to Website Hosting

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March 14, 2008

Domain Registration with Paylessdomains.com.au

Ever dreamed of owning your very own domain on the internet? That dream will become a reality with Paylessdomains.com.au. Paylessdomains.com.au is a site dedicated to domain registration based on Australia. They offer a wide range of services like domain registration, domain transfers, domain renewal, web hosting and lots more. Talking about domain registration, they offer a wide range of domain extension that you want for your website. From .com to .org, the site has it all.

One advantage of registering a domain to Paylessdomains.com.au is that they have a cool package equipped with freebies and add-ons. When you register a domain, you automatically get 24/7 customer support, free email hosting, free management tools and lots more. You also have the option of adding a shopping carts if you want to put up an online store. With all this features, your website will be efficiently secured, easily maintained and be more productive. Paylessdomains.com.au promotes cost-effective website hosting and domain registration for the satisfaction of its clients. Build your website now at Paylessdomains.com.au.

March 13, 2008

Thesis Proposal: Implementing Public and Private Key Cryptology on SMS Messanging of Symbian OS Phones using J2Me Platform

 

For our new senior IT thesis proposal, we had a redirection from wireless network security to SMS security. Our new thesis topic will now focus on protecting SMS messages through private and public key cryptology. The concept is basically creating an application that enables the user to encrypt his/her every message that he/she is sending. The user has an option whether or not he/she wants to encrypt it. The encryption will be a double layer encryption with the first layer based on the destination cellphone number and the second layer based on a private key. The encryption is done before the message is sent thus it does not need any support or intervention from the service provider. The recipient has 3 chances of inputting the private key. If he/she fails to input the right private key, the message will be temporarily inaccessible for 1 hour. This is an added security measure to prevent “guessing”. The scope of our thesis will only cover the SMS technology and only with phones that are using Symbian OS. We firmly believe that with the popularity of SMS messaging most especially here in our country (Philippines), there is a great need to protect and make it more secured. Our thesis tries to solve various SMS problems like wront sent messages, SMS sniffers and unauthorized use of cellphone. We would gladly receive any suggestions, comments and reactions on our thesis topic. (Just don’t be harsh ^^ thanks) - The Gilgamesh Team

Here is the powerpoint presentation that we used for our thesis defense:

SMS security

March 6, 2008

Urgent Hiring: 50 Layout Artists

 

Philippine Global Outsourcing (formerly ids-media) is looking for 50 layout artists for its expansion into new markets.

If you are

18-28 years old

Creative

• Self-motivated

Highly Active

Highly Trainable

Preferrably (but not limited to) I.T. or Masscom or Engineering or Architecture

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Adobe Photoshop: Skill Level Beginner

Adobe Illustrator / Corel Draw: Skill Level Beginner

 

Requirements

2x2 Photo

Resume

Cover Letter

List of Skills/Experience

Character References

 

Deadline (1st Batch): March 5, 2008 (Wednesday)

Announcement of Approved Applicants: March 10, 2008 (Monday)

Trainings will be conducted asap.

 

Contact

Christopher John Cubos

Cell: 09204732026

Email: chriscubos@yahoo.com

—> This is your opportunity to be discovered and work with Davao’s Finest IT professionals. Im sure you’ll get tons of experience and will greatly help develop your skills and talents. This is also a good training ground for your graphics skills. If you got the skill, join now and submit your resume.

February 27, 2008

SQL Injection: What is it?


The need for stronger and more secure web pages is now the trend of the IT industry. Still, many websites have a vulnerability that they do not notice. This happens when the programmer or developer of the site is timid enough to strengthen the site’s security. The simple hack that I am going to discuss is the SQL injection. SQL injection is a type of hack that attacks directly the back-end of the system, which is its database. SQL injection is usually done during login or when the system accepts inputs.

So how does it work? SQL injection works by treating the login text field as a query. For example, the username text field, which accepts inputs for the username of the user, is being manipulated to work as a hacked query. The core of SQL injection is the syntax of the query that can access the login security system. The aim is to replace the regular username input into a continuation of a query that will tell the system that the login is true.

A typical query for a login system of a site is:

SELECT id

FROM login

WHERE username = ‘$username’ AND password = ‘$password’

If applied with SQL injection (Username: ‘ OR 1=1- -  ,Password: ‘ OR 1=1- -), the query now looks like this:

SELECT id

FROM login

WHERE username = ‘’ OR 1=1- -‘ AND password = ‘’ OR 1=1- -‘

You can observe that the query will always be true (because of the SQL injection) which enables the hacker to go inside the system without having the need for a valid account. A typical hacker can easily bypass the login security system through SQL injection. SQL injection is only valid with SQL statements. It might now work with other site for they already have a countermeasure on this. I learned that one way of preventing this type of attack is by input masking or filtering. Allowing only alphanumeric inputs on your text fields will effectively prevent SQL injection.

There are other forms of SQL injection that you can find on the net. I hope that the above article will let you become aware of some basic vulnerabilities of your website. This article is for educational purpose only and not for malicious activities.

Have fun..

February 21, 2008

Hamachi VPN Client: Free Download

Ever wanted to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) over the internet? Ever wanted to play LAN games with your friends from far places using the net? Well Hamachi is the solution for that. Hamachi is basically a networking client that creates a Virtual Private Network using the internet itself. Hamachi enables the user to create user defined “private” networks for communication, file sharing or for playing LAN games. One excellent feature of this is that it offers a secure peer-to-peer networking without having to trouble about configurations because configurations are already established. All you have to do is create the name and password of your network and you now have your own virtual private network. That’s how easy it is with Hamachi. I recommend this to all gamers who wants to have fun with their friends.

Download it here for free

VLC Media Player Free Download

It has been evident that a lot of people are having problems with their media players. The most common problem would be on the codec because their media players cannot play some file types. I have an open source solution to that. Introducing, the VLC player or the Video LAN Client player which is basically a media player that supports a wide range of file types. Some of the file types that VLC plays are the following: MP2, MP3, MP4, OGG, VCD, DVD, DivX and a lot more. It gives freedom in the usage of multimedia and is developed and updated constantly by open source developers.

 

Because of the fact the VLC is an open source software, there are a lot of high-skilled professionals who continue to add more capabilities and features into it. What’s best is that VLC is free for everyone who wants to use it. VLC for me is the ultimate gear for your multimedia needs. Watch movies or listen to music with quality and ease. So download it here now for free and ENJOY.

To Download, click here

Intel’s New 8 Core Processor Skulltrail Platform

 

“Intel has packed eight processor cores into its latest platform, the Dual Socket Extreme Desktop, a.k.a. "Skulltrail." Skulltrail’s powerful profile could see Intel lengthen its lead over arch rival AMD, which has a similar offering, called "Spider." Though Skulltrail may top Spider in terms of horsepower, it will be a while before consumer applications using the power found in either offering are common.”


Innovation has really gotten into greater heights. After the recent release of the “mighty” quad core of Intel, they now have a much stronger one and it uses the new “8 Core” concept. Yes, indeed, Intel now has developed their new processor which will really surpass the processors of its arch rival AMD. The Dual Socket Extreme Desktop also known as "Skulltrail” is packed with “8 core processor” technology which was designed to give gamers a better feel of the game and better power. It provides a high-level of performance in processing and extreme graphics support.  The dual Socket Extreme Desktop will be the next generation platform for hardcore gamers and multimedia fanatics. I really can’t wait for this product to reach here in the Philippines. Though it might take a long time for companies and people to adapt to this new platform, it will surely change the industry and take it to a higher level of processing power.


Click here for more details: TechNewsWorld.com  

February 19, 2008

Learning how to download torrents

A Torrent is simply a peer-to-peer way of sharing files over the net. It offers convenience to subscribers because they are able to get/download files without paying anything at all. Torrent offers a wide range of stuff like music, videos, movies, games, software and even E-Books. Torrent represents and promotes freedom in the use of internet and is supported by most open source developers. In torrent, you get to download games such as “Counterstrike” and movies such as “I Am Legend” for free. All you have to do is wait for the download to finish and now you are ready to go. Torrent is also faster especially when the file you are downloading has many seeds. Seeds refer to the sources that offer download to the files while leechers are the ones who are currently downloading that file.
All in all, torrent technology offers power and efficiency in file sharing and downloading on the web.
For those first timers, here is a simple guide to start using torrent.
1.)    First thing that you should consider is choosing which torrent client or software you will be using in downloading torrents.    

You can choose and download from the following sites:

           
-Utorrent

-BitTorrent

-Azureus

-BitComet

 

2.)  After you have downloaded your chosen torrent client, you now have to install it into your laptop or personal computer.

3.)   After you have installed it, you are now eligible to download torrent files.

4.)   Go to torrent trackers sites to download trackers for your torrent files.


       (Trackers are small-sized files which serves as the pointer to seeds. Trackers are not the file itself that you want to download. For example, if you want to download the Counterstrike game, just first have to download a Counterstrike tracker. Then you will use that tracker into your torrent client to download the file that you want.)


        Here are some torrent tracker sites:


        Mininova

        Torrentz

        Isohunt

        Pirate Bay

        Torrent Portal


        When you go to these sites, search for your desired file to download. Among the results, find and choose  the one that has the most seeds or the ones who has better comments.


5.) After you already have your tracker, double click it or open it with your Torrent Client. Just press Ok and your download will now start. Sometimes huge files takes a long time to speed up. 

Enjoy and i hope this post will be very helpful for you.






















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