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Why Go for CD Duplication

Compact discs or CDs have gained huge popularity with the passing time. The convenience of using them is the major reason behind their popularity. You can also carry them wherever you wish. Gone are the days when CDs were only used for entertainment purpose. They are now used for storing important data as well. Whether you want to store a photograph or a song, or even an important document related to your job you need a compact disc. It is also quite easy to transfer data from one CD to another.

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If it is a matter of just a couple of CDs you can opt for doing it at home using your own computer. Many people get tempted to follow this process because it is cheap and burning a disc in your own computer doesn’t need any investment. The problem with this process is that you can not expect high quality.

However if you need quite a number of compact discs to be duplicated it is a wise decision to go for professional service provider. Though it needs a little investment but it is worth as the end product will be of good quality.

With are so many CD duplicating service provider in the market it will not be difficult to find a good company. But you may become confused to select the best company. Considering a few things while selecting a CD duplication company can make your job easier.

Follow the tips given underneath and you will end up selecting the right company.

1. Choose a CD duplication firm that follows a legal procedure to copy the data or content of one CD to several other CDs.
2. The company should show that it has the license to do the work.
3. The service provider should high end technologies to do the work.
4. They should offer guarantee for the duplicated CDs.

Any company that matches these criteria can be an ideal option for you.

Microsoft releases patch/fix to address Windows Shortcut exploit

Recently there was this critical Windows vulnerability that was being exploited by a fast-spreading virus and other malware which allowed unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code if an “icon of a specially crafted shortcut is displayed.Today, Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the Windows .lnk extension exploit that was announced several weeks ago.The software patch fixes the way Windows Shell handles shortcut files, which are links to a file represented by an icon and implemented with the .lnk extension. Attackers exploiting the hole could take complete control of the computer, the security advisory said.

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What this exploit can do as per Microsoft is

An attacker could disseminate a USB or other removable drive with a malicious shortcut file on it and when the target victim opens the drive in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut, the malicious code would execute on the victim’s computer. An attacker could also embed malware in a malicious Web site, a remote network share, or in a Microsoft Word document.

Originally, the Windows flaw was used to spread the Stuxnet worm via USB drives and it was stealing information from systems running Siemens software used in critical infrastructure companies. According to blog post Microsoft issued which said there were copycat attacks exploiting the hole, including one involving the Sality.AT virus, which was spreading fast.

Ben Greenbaum, senior research manager for Symantec Security Response quoted
Symantec is aware of multiple threats leveraging the vulnerability, and attempted exploitations have steadily increased since the security hole first came to light.One such threat is a new variant of Changeup.
Regardless, the patch is out now and the bug is present in virtually almost all versions of Windows,so if you’re a Windows user, I highly suggest you install it now.
Via Cnet

How to customize google search page with background image

My friend was saying typical plain background on the Google Search page looked bit dull and unattractive, is there any app which could let me change the background image as it can done with Bing and option to save Bing images using Bing paper.Then i checked out a bit and found that Google has lately rolled out a new “Change background image” which allows users to customize and change the background image for the default Google Search page. Users who have a Google account now can freely select their own photo or image to appear as the background to their Google Search page from their computer, their own Picasa Web photos or a Google public gallery.

To personalize you would need to select an interesting digital image as the Google Search page background with size greater than 800*600, then  click on the “Change background image” icon which is located in the lower left corner of the Google Search page.

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Users will thence be prompted to sign in their Google account. Once they have signed in, users will be prompted with a window which requires users to select a background image which has some options like

From my computer: Select an image saved on users’ computer.
My Picasa Web photos: Select an image from users’ Picasa Web Albums.
Public gallery: Select from public photos featured in Picasa Web Albums.
Editor’s picks: Select from a set of Google recommended images.

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Once users have chosen their preferred image and added it, they just need to click Select at the bottom of the window. It may take a moment before the new Google homepage background appears.

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In the event users want to restore the original plain page, users just need to click to “Remove background image” which is located in the lower left corner of the Google Search page.

Microsoft Europe’s communication team has used its Twitter account to make fun of Google’s latest search page feature: the ability to add background images to said page, a feature that has characterized Microsoft’s Bing search service since its debut.

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Microsoft Europe tweeted :
We’ve lost a background image, if found please return to bing.com

British scientist creates world record by infecting himself with virus

Dr Mark Gasson, a cybernetics expert at the University of Reading, has become the first human to be infected with a computer virus.What Gasson did was he had a computer chip implanted in his hand which is programmed to open security doors to his lab. The chip also ensures that only he is able to switch on and use his mobile phone.But the British boffin deliberately infected the chip with a computer virus. It was then automatically transmitted to affect to the lab security system.

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Once the system is infected, anybody accessing the building with their passcard would be infected too,” he told Sky News.The virus on his chip is benign. But malicious computer code could give criminals access to a building.

Source : Yahoo

Steve Jobs to Kick Off this year’s Apple’s WWDC with Keynote

I am all excited for this year’s World wide developers conference(WWDC) on June 7 where the next gen iPhone 4G/HD would be unveiled.News from the Apple press release that CEO Steve Jobs will be attending the event and delivering a keynote address on June 7 at 10:00 a.m.So you can guess that something big would be unveiled.Keep your fingers crossed to behold the iPhone 4G.

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Here is what the press release states

Apple will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address by CEO Steve Jobs on Monday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. This year’s WWDC sold out in a record eight days to over 5,000 developers.

The five-day event running from June 7 to June 11, is focused on providing advanced content for skilled developers across five key technology tracks: Application Frameworks, Internet & Web, Graphics & Media,Developer Tools, and Core OS. Apple engineers will deliver over 100 solutions-oriented technical sessions and labs. WWDC 2010 gives an incredibly diverse community the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iPhone, iPad and Mac developers from around the world.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications.

Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

I am eagerly waitin for this year’s WWDC.Aren’t you ?

Download Opera 10.10 Final version

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Opera 10.10 along with Opera unite has been released which gives you more new and improved features and enhancements with respect to stability.Opera’s latest Web browser introduces a new technology platform, Opera Unite, allowing you to stream music or share files, photos and more, right from the browser.

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What new in Opera 10.10

Opera Unite

Opera Unite gives you the power to connect with others directly and to collaborate and share information from your computer without storing any data on external servers. It enables you to unleash the true power and reality of the “one Web for all” experience. When you choose to share something on your computer using Opera Unite technology, it is available for family, friends, or the entire world — you decide what to share and how to share it with users that you trust. To communicate with you or access your shared data, others can use any modern Web browser they like.

Opera Unite initially includes the following Opera Unite applications, which are small Web-service programs running inside the Opera 10.10 browser.

  • Opera Unite Home

Your personal Opera Unite Web page shows the Opera Unite applications you wish to share with family, friends, or the world.

  • File Sharing

The File Sharing application enables a simple and safe way to share files directly from your computer.

  • Fridge

The Fridge application enables people to leave notes on your computer.So need of Sticky notes any more.

  • Media Player

The Media Player application enables access to your complete home music library from wherever you are.

  • Messenger

A personal and private chat connection between you and another Opera Unite user who is listed as your friend on myopera.com.So start adding friends now.

  • Photo Sharing

The Photo Sharing application enables you to share your personal photos with friends around the world without the need to upload them.

  • Web Server

The Web Server application enables you to host your Web sites from your own computer.

Some of the other features include Opera Turbo , Visual Tabs , Customizable Speed dial , Opera link etc.To see a list of other features check out here.

So what are you waiting for.Go get it fast.

Download Opera 10.10 Final

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