Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Apple users taken hostage by hackers

A larger group of Australian Apple users of both Macs and iOS report that they have suffered a hack that unlocks their devices. The Sydney Morning Herald writes.

Multiple users writing online, they suddenly feel that their devices are locked and a message comes up on the screen, urging them to pay between 50 and 100 dollars to an anonymous Paypal account to have the device opened up again.

Hacker acquisition was said to have been made ​​possible through Apple's Find my iPhone feature that lets users lock phones remotely, if one may have lost it or it was stolen.

according to security researcher Troy Hunt, the newspaper has talked to, so there should not be talking about another hole in Apple's system, but it could prove to be the aftermath of previous leaks that now affects users.

It can easily because many users today never got switched their username in one of the numerous hacker attacks that have taken place over the years. A scary Much users remain even still the same username and password across services, and it pays the price for that is now.

Sydney Morning Herald reports that there is so far a dozens of users that have been affected and locked out. Users are advised to contact Apple immediately.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Has this video scared Apple?

A report revealed May 8 reportedly Apple's future purchasing plans of headphone company Beats. The report stated that there was a takeover and that Apple would announce it out officially next week. That was last week. Nothing has yet been announced, and now begins the industry to wonder.

According to the U.S. music site Billboards can be several reasons why the acquisition has not yet happened. First, it's nothing complicated, just take over a company for $ 3.2 billion. And it is Apple's largest acquisition to date. It's not something you just do in a single day.

There is also talk that the leak about the acquisition simply came too early, and the plans just simply was in an early stage. But many of the sources Billboards have talked to, indicate that a simple video could also be responsible for delays.

Rapper video revealed rumors 

Shortly after the rumors were leaked, showed a video with Beats mastermind Dr. Dre along with actor Tyrese Gibson. And from the video was not in doubt whether the agreement should be in place. In the video are Dr. Dre appointed as the new billionaire in the hip hop industry by Gibson. A new title he would get if the agreement were to fall into place.


Sunday, May 25, 2014

You have hidden Facebook messages: See where you can find them

Have you wondered that scores from the weekend hardships never really wrote to you on Facebook, as promised? It can of course be many reasons, but there is also a likelihood that she / he has done and the message now is save in your second inbox. 

For Facebook has made it a virtue to separate your friends and from your non-friends from each other. This means that most of the messages you get from non-friends who may be messages from scoring in the city or potential employers who will offer you your dream job, do not come into your normal inbox. 

Fortunately, it is more than easy to find and read the "hidden" messages. 

Out to the left under the posts, there is a subfolder named 'Other', and here pops mails and messages up from all that is not necessarily your Facebook friends, but may still be interesting reading.
How important these messages may be, the American journalist Elizabeth Weingarten a good example. She forgot his brand new Macbook Air in a taxi, and actually thought she would never see it again. 

But only after a few months she discovers by chance the folder "Other" under the posts and see that someone has found her Macbook Air in the taxi and want to give it back to her. So check out the folder the next time you forget the expensive electronic cases. 

However, the subdirectory created for a reason. That's where it tumbles into spam, invitations to all sorts of events and other emails / messages that you do not necessarily need to check out.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Your watch will be revolutionized by July

Although we have seen quite a few bids on smartwatches, they have not quite been the great success or a great revolution. But when Google is behind the next step, however, could be interesting.

And in early July were Motorola Moto360 emerge, writes French Journaldugeek.com. Moto360 uses Google's own operating system, Android Wear, which they announced back in March, and here they mentioned saying that the first watches would show up for the summer, so the French information could sound plausible.

Android Wear focuses a lot on Google Now, there are robotic assistant on Android that almost knows you better than you. It comes with suggestions and questions, give you directions, manuals, and much more. And the clock could be controlled by voice.

Moto360 are made in a design that focuses more on the classic uroplevelse in a circular design. In addition, the display can show regular viewers, and the metallic look can turn to many.

Motorola also has even leaked the price of the watch, there will be 249 dollars, converted is not much more than approx. 1,400 pounds. The Danish VAT lands we probably still a cost of 2,000 pounds. Whether it's expensive or not can best be assessed when we see what options Moto360 actually provides.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Forget laptops: Surface Pro 3 has arrived

Microsoft unveiled Tuesday night their new tablet bet in terms of a larger Surface throughout the 12-inch. It will be the new laptop beats Microsoft itself firmly.

Several rumors had otherwise long suggested that Microsoft would launch a smaller Surface tablet - very similar to the iPad Mini. But in fact took Microsoft their bet in the direct opposite direction.

For launched the new Surface Pro 3, a 12-inch tablet. A large model compared to the current popular tablets at most prides itself on a 10-inch screen.

But Surface Pro 3 is both thinner and lighter than most, and in fact, Microsoft could demonstrate from the scene, how Surface Pro 3 was lighter than Apple's MacBook Air. And the comparison was not entirely coincidental.

For Microsoft will instead name Surface Pro 3 as the new market standard in laptops. It should be used as a thoroughbred computer and it goes both after work and the students.

- Most users today has both a tablet and a PC because the two products cover different needs. With Surface Pro 3 , we have created a product that covers all the needs you as a tablet and PC user - thanks to the larger screen , the low weight and the best chips from Intel, says Martin Thorning Hansen , head of division Windows and Surface Microsoft Denmark .

Surface Pro 3 has the familiar kickstand and keyboard cover called Type Cover , so it can stand on the table and be used as a computer. And then they come with a new stylus (Surface Pen) who have received some extra features.

For example , pressing the top of the pen , then teeth Surface Pro 3 , opening OneNote so you are ready to write notes. And if you press again , then your just newly created notes in sync with the cloud, so it is secured on the web.


iMessage problems: People not receiving messages

Apple's iMessage system is smart as long as it works. Here iOS users effortless and absolutely free send messages to each other on all Apple devices like iPad, iPhone and Macs. In fact so effortless that it is close to completely take over the text message with multiple users.

But not all find that it works equally well . The problem occurs when switching from an iPhone to Android or otherwise. The move means that the user no longer automatically receive iMessage messages as text messages , as would be the case when sitting on iOS and sends to non- iMessage devices.

Experiencing the problem often

Although I experience it every time I switch from iPhone to another test phone. I must simply messages , and sometimes it does not help to turn iMessage from under settings that otherwise should be the solution. The messages are rather lost , and at no time will the sender aware that the message has not penetrated . This has led to several misunderstandings on the edge.

Facebook introduces new way to flirt

Today, you can either take note of your civil status or keep marriage kæresteri and other complicated conditions away from Facebook. But a new question button opens up a middle ground , which also opens up a much easier flirt.

In the profiles , for various reasons , have chosen not to display their relationship status , there have been a question and answer button that visitors can see. By pressing it, the visitor can send a message that relates to the relationship status (eg Want to go and watch the grass grow ? ) .

And then the person some options , which you can then respond back with . This means that relationship status will only be shared with the simple and not trumpeted on Facebook if you'd rather keep it a secret .

Ask The button will also appear on other elements such as telephone number , place of work and other things that do not just appear in your profile. So you can choose whether you will continue to keep it from Facebook, or on stalkerne out there , should be allowed a little more information about you .

Google will buy Twitch

Players love to watch others play games. Something that has meant that spiltv platform Twitch few years has seen a massive success. They can boast of as many as 45 million monthly users, and 1 million of them are uploading a video every month.

And now, reports Variety that Google, which owns Youtube should be on the road with an agreement to Twitch for the tidy sum of $ 1 billion ($ 7.5 billion).

Upload and watch game streams

Twitch is undoubtedly the place where players go to see live streams of games, and even though Youtube've tried, it's not quite managed in the same manner as with Twitch. The service allows users to upload and watch free video streams from various games and can be viewed on among other things the new game consoles like Xbox One and Playstation 4