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Windows 10 To Force Compulsory Updates With No Option To Disable

Windows 10 Updates

Updates to any software are critical to mitigate security risks, but things can get annoying with auto-updates as one can figure out from popularity of our article on how to disable Adobe updater. As now confirmed by Microsoft, the Windows 10 Home Edition would not have any configuration for user to disable automatic updates to the operating system. As per the official line the EULA (user agreement) of the new Windows OS says:

“The software periodically checks for system and app updates, and downloads and installs them for you. You may obtain updates only from Microsoft or authorized sources, and Microsoft may need to update your system to provide you with those updates. By accepting this agreement, you agree to receive these types of automatic updates without any additional notice.”

This seems a very good step to ensure security of the computer but flip-side to the story is the fact that these are not limited to ONLY security updates but anything Microsoft decides to have on your computer like the recent popup advertising the upgrade to Windows 10. Another issue considering the automated nature of these downloads is the fact that many times a user's PC is connected via a limited bandwidth, high-cost internet connection like 4G which could result in unnecessary data charges for something which could be allowed to be postponed or scheduled for another time to achieve cost effective downloading over a unlimited bandwidth connection later.

Facebook Your Phone Has A 'Name' Is Just A Hoax

You might have encountered the below shown post circulating on Facebook, the post tells that your cellphone has a secret "name" and any user can discover it by typing the last three digits of your phone number into the comments section. Apparently, it works and a name gets displayed when this is done from your mobile phone. However, the reason is not that your phone has a secret identity but because the bracketed code is a short-code which corresponds not to your phone but to a real Facebook user identity who's name gets displayed when you use it.

Facebook Hoax

Wafer Thin Android Powerd 4K TV's From Sony

TV's supporting 4K resolution are getting more main stream and now Sony has unveiled their X900C and X910C 4K TV models. The latest addition to Sony's catalog are super-slim and comes powered with Android OS for adding Smartness to the dumb screen. The slimmest of the two, X900C series is just 0.19-inch thick and is priced at $2,499 for a 55-inch model, and $3,999 for its 65-inch counterpart. The bigger 75-incher model X910C is scheduled for a later release for $5,499.

Android TV, Triluminos display and an X1 processor to decode 4K videos smoothly are standard features across all three new models.

4K TV

WiFi Hotspot Protector For Apple iOS Devices - always on guard for safety of your sensitive data

WiFi Hotspot ProtectorWith nearly 5 million WiFi hotspots available worldwide, it’s easy to chat, shop online, pay for the services and work no matter where you are. Airports, hotels, coffee shops, malls, and parks have public WiFi hotspots. But except for travelers and freelancers, these places attract hackers and identity thieves.

Even inexperienced cyber criminals can set up a rogue access point, so-called evil twin, perform a ‘man in the middle’ attack, and begin eavesdropping on / ‘sniffing’ your traffic. You might think you are talking to your friend and sent your password to a man-in-the-middle. You may think you are connecting to the Starbucks WiFi hotspot when actually connecting to an evil twin and letting someone install malware on your device or clone your identity.

That is when WiFi Hotspot Protector comes in handy. This new security app is always on guard for the safety of your sensitive emails, credit card information, photos and passwords from your accounts. No need to stop using the speedy internet in WiFi hotspots. Each time you are using public hotspots with WiFi Hotspot Protector, you are safe.

WiFi Hotspot Protector For Apple iOS Devices

OMG, LastPass Gets Hacked !!!

LastPass has been my trusted choice of password manager, but they have now confirmed a security breach on their network. The company said there is no evidence that user's vault data/stored passwords were taken, however, the hacker did manage to take away user email addresses, authentication hashes, password reminders and server per user salts.

LastPass Security

Apple iOS 9 To Support Built-in Ad-blocking

Apple iOS 9 brings a major shift to company's policy and will now allow developers to create extensions that block web-content on their devices. There was no public announcement regrading the new feature but developers running iOS 9 have found the "content-blocking" feature enabled in their device's Safari browser settings as shown below.

Adblocker For iOS

New Content Blocker App Extensions for Safari (on iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan) allows targeting of subsets of web-content (display ads, images, navigation elements, popups, scripts, fonts, style sheets, media files, cookies etc.) blocking them from being shown or loaded.

[EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY] SmartDNSProxy : 2 Months Premium Account To Unblock Geo-restricted Content

SmartDNS LogoInternet has changed so dramatically. At times, the use was only limited to surfing your favorite websites, to chat with your friends and family. Now, it has become an essential part of our day-to-day routines, and aboveboard, the day is not complete without the Internet!

Nowadays, the most common use of Internet is to explore the world and do anything and everything on the go! Yes, Mobile technology has made it pretty simple – where you only need to have Internet connection, and all your favorite shows, movies, clips, sports material, and even the websites you love to browse are easily accessible.

But we are not living in a world where everything is available on demand. If you’re one of the internet nerd, then you must know this already that GEO-RESTRICTIONS have been around to spy on us, and restrict us to access things that we love!

It is a common problem with all of our friends living abroad, or plan to move, or desire to watch global content. Geo-restriction hits them all! For instance, if you’re living in UK, and you want to watch Netflix USA or other US based channels, then nothing but a screen will appear saying that SORRY! See below.

Netflix Unblocker

People definitely need a solution that can allow them to access all those Geo-restricted content, and it’s their right too! And the concern is not only to access blocked content from any location, but people also look for a reliable service to protect their privacy & shelter them from malicious attacks.

Today, we have handpicked a Smart solution for all our users questing for a similar solution. SmartDNSProxy, a company whose mission is to deliver a service that makes people happy. They are dedicated to provide quality service to those looking to access blocked content & protect online privacy

Google Tone – Share URL's Via Audio To Computers Within Earshot

The latest experimental utility from Google Research's kitty is Google Tone. The Chrome extension enables users to broadcast and share URLs over audio signals. Google Tone uses your computer's microphone and speakers to exchange URLs with nearby computers connected to the Internet. Any computer, phone or Hangout conversation within earshot that also has the Google Tone extension installed and turned ON can receive a Google Tone notification making sharing url's effortless.

How Google Tone Works?

Tone works on a mechanism that is very much similar to human voice. This Google extension is very aptly named Tone as it has many attributes matching the human voice. For instance, it cannot pass through walls like radio frequencies or require an address or pairing to reach to the receiver. The click of a button produces a chirruping sound from your computer speakers, and this is what sends the URL to other devices that are in the sound hearing range. The chirruping sound is both a dual tone audio (DTMF) and ultra-sonic signal. This has been specially engineered to work reliably even at low volumes in short distances for many different types of audio environment.

Google Tone

Axis Bank Allows Money Transfer Using WhatsApp, Facebook and many more

PingPay LogoSocial payments and mobile payments are innovative pioneers in the banking sector. The slew of social and digital product introduced by the banking sector is now channeled through which the bank can communicate with us and with which we can perform banking activities.

It has great potential, not only for the young people who use a lot of social networks and smartphones, but also people who want to get away from it cumbersome to go to an office. Axis Bank, the third largest private bank in India, is now facilitating the user in the country to transfer money instantly in a wide range of popular social services including WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, email, or directly from the phone to a friend in your contact list.

Axis Ping Pay App For Android And Apple iOS

Axis bank’s new Ping Pay service is the first multi-social payment app to send money/recharge, receive money/recharge and request money/recharge. The app is available for both Axis bank and other bank customers. However, the send money feature is available only to Axis bank customers.

The new payment method can be credited in real time to a different account. The reception is fast and secure through the personal and social contact. In addition, the system is innovative and provides bank customers more flexibility and time savings in financial management.

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