In somewhat major blow to anti-piracy efforts Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate activation crack is now available before the official release of the software, the OEM SLP Master Product Key based activation crack completely bypasses the Windows Genuine Advantage validation allowing users a fully functional unlocked copy of the operating-system, the crack was made possible by extracting the OEM certificate and key from .wim files contained in leaked Windows 7 Ultimate OEM DVD ISO from Lenovo.

Microsoft makes use of SLP (system-Locked Preinstallation) for pre-activating Windows meant for volume licensing by OEM's like Lenovo and Dell, Windows 7 makes use of OEMID (identified by BIOS SLIC table) to identify OEM computers for pre-activation, crackers have now came up with automated utilities (as shown above) which make use of Lenovo's OEM key and OEMID to fake identification as an OEM system allowing Windows 7 Activation.

There are quite a few decent automated downloaders supporting simultaneous downloads from various file-sharing services like RDesc and Tucan, but all new Java based multi-platform FreeRapid Downloader would be one of the best multi-service downloader we have ever came across, supporting fully automated downloads from 87 file-sharing services like Rapidshare, Megaupload, Mediafire and Hotfile to name a few.

The utility supports plugin based architecture allowing easy expansion of supported file-hosters and comes equipped with features like support for proxy lists, download history, smart clipboard monitoring, simple CAPTCHA recognition, automated plugin updates, multi-language support and interface skins.

Mozilla has posted very first mockups of Firefox 4.0 on Windows, the new mockups proposes two designs one including top-tabs similar to Google Chrome and the other one similar to existing design minus some buttons and new location bar, in both the designs the main aim seems pretty clear and that is to save some space, I hope the Google Chrome style made it to final release.

As the name implies one of its kind utility "PikyBasket" lets you cut,copy and paste files and folders the smarter and easier way by allowing you to collect your choice of files/folders from multiple locations in a basket and then performing the desired action, you simply right-click the file/folder and use PikyBasket Drop into the basket option to keep filling the basket with your selection and then perform the cut/copy at the target.

Anonymous torrent downloading is one such feature that many paid and free VPN services like AceVPN often block, specialized free anonymous torrent downloading services like BitBlinder are not very fast and premium services like IPREDATOR requires paid subscription, however with new free anonymous torrent downloading VPN service "ItsHidden" everyone can enjoy secure private torrent downloads without paying anything.

The best part is that unlike other VPN services ItsHidden does not require any additional software and works by configuring your Operating system to connect via the secure encrypted VPN tunnel, the service is currently open to free signups and is under beta testing phase.

Taking strong security measure against illegal online use of credit-cards Indian bank governing authority RBI has made it mandatory to add an extra password based security layer to all credit-card transactions from 1st Aug 2009, because of the new guidelines all Indian credit-card holders must now get enrolled in "Verified by VISA" or "MasterCard SecureC

Don't be surprised as there is no publicly available Windows 8 GUI concept yet, but similar to previously shared Windows 7 Theme artists have now started to create Windows 8 theme concepts which in my opinion does not look very different then current Windows 7 interface, this Vista transformation pack concept consists of Theme, Logon Screen, System Tray icon, Tclock Lite and Wallpapers.

Fujifilm is ready to begin a new era of 3D digital camera's with introduction of its new FinePix REAL 3D W1 digital camera capable of shooting 3D still images and video using dual-lens technology, the camera comes equipped with two 10 megapixel CCD's which shoot at same time from opposite angels which is used by the camera to produce a single high-quality 3D image.

Using the innovative 3D viewing LCD you are able to playback the results in 3D right on the spot, these 3D images can also be used with accompanied 3D digital picture frame.

Syncing your iTunes and Windows Media Player music library to your Blackberry is now as simple as it can get using official BlackBerry Media Sync utility, after having some tough-time trying to figure out how to transfer MP3 files to my friends BlackBerry smartphone, unsuccessful in getting it detected as a mass-stroage device my quest lead me to this simple utility.

A favorite of free anti-virus users avast! antivirus is all set to leap into next major version with beta versions of upcoming avast! antivirus 5 being made available for downloads in couple of weeks, the all new avast! version 5 will come in three flavors - Free, Professional and Security Center Edition, the free version will retain all the functionality as existing Home Edition with new extras, the paid professional version will now include a new virtualization module and the Security suite edition adds an Firewall coupled with an anti-spam module to offer complete security.

Apart from the completely redesigned easier to use interface the new version incorporates various performance optimizations which reduces boot-up and scanning time considerably with the new engine detecting more viruses consuming less resources.