Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Adobe Flash Player 10.1.53.64

Adobe has released a security update to its flash player. This will fix vulnerabilities that could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

You can get the latest update from the Flash Player Download Center which will also install Adobe Download Manager. If you want to bypass Adobe Download Manager, you can manually download the following:

Friday, June 18, 2010

Budget Navigation Phone - Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition

Bought Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition for $209. This is a non-smartphone running the latest S40 6th Edition. It is a 2G quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) phone with 2MP camera, 2.2" display, bluetooth, FM radio and GPS.

It comes with lifetime global drive and walk navigation license with Nokia Maps 2.1 (Series 40) and the bundled 2GB microSD card contains maps for countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Australia etc. In drive mode, turn-by-turn voice navigation is supported while in walk mode, a digital compass is available.
  • Check stuck pixels
Activate camera and cover the lens with your hand
  • Check IMEI - serial number
*#06#
  • Check firmware
*#0000#
  • Check history - serial number, made date, purchasing date, repaired date & life timer.
*#92702689#

If your phone has not been used before, life timer will show 0000:00. This value cannot be changed with restore all.
  • Perform 'Settings only' will reset all preference settings. Restoring will not delete any personal data.
Enter *#7780# in the standby mode
Enter 12345 as the default Security code

or

Press Menu > Settings > Rest. fact. sett. > Settings only
Enter 12345 as the default Security code
  • Perform hard reset (Backup your contacts to SIM or memory card and messages to memory card and remove them first. Programs installed, country, date, time & connection settings, contacts, messages will be deleted)
Press Menu > Settings > Rest. fact. sett. > All
Enter 12345 as the default Security code

  • Check date & time
Press any key to look at home screen while the phone is locked

or

Press End key while the phone is locked

or

With the built-in accelerometer, use tap-for-time – a double tap on the phone brings up a analog/digital clock

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Australian APC Magazine July 2010

Features
  1. Netbook Buying Guide
  2. Portable Wi-Fi

Monday, June 7, 2010

Australian PC User July 2010

Features
  1. Protect your PC
  2. 30 pages of tips
Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)
  1. Bullguard Internet Security 9.0 (6-month licence)
  2. PC User Perfect PC

Friday, June 4, 2010

Australian PC Authority July 2010

Features
  1. 50 free killer downloads
  2. Record digital TV on your PC
Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)
  1. Ashampoo Uninstaller 4

Thursday, June 3, 2010

PC Advisor August 2010

Features
  1. Who's got your personal data?
  2. Can Palm live on in tablet PCs?
Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)
  1. Bullguard Internet Security 9 (6-month licence)
  2. East-Tec Eraser 2010
  3. Lavasoft Ad-Aware Game Edition
  4. Iolo System Mechanic 9.5 (6-month licence)