Avoiding Internet Frauds

August 30th, 2007 | Antivirus Software, Software

Never before has communication been so quick and simple. In todays high-speed internet age, users are now presented with an increasing number of ways to converse with family, friends, clients, and merchants. Unfortunately, as technology improves, so do the instances of internet frauds.

The criminal fraudsters are always looking to benefit from loopholes presented by technology, especially where commercial transactions are involved. With the emergence of online banking and the numerous benefits associated with it, many consumers are taking up this option and creating the necessary online accounts. The fraudster has very cleverly taken advantage of this ecommerce fraud through the use of email and something that has been termed ‘Internet Phishing’.

Phishing involves the setting up of a website that will resemble that of an official commercial enterprise, such as your credit card company. The site is used specifically to capture an individual’s confidential details such as ‘username’ and ‘password’. Armed with the necessary details, the fraudster can get into the persons account and exploit it.

Avoid The Click-through Via Emails

In order to capture your details, you must first be directed to this ‘scam’ website. You will be asked to do this via an extremely professional and legitimate looking email. These scams email will often contain the relevant logo’s and usual disclaimers so that they have the look and feel of an authentic message. The main body of the email will inform you that in order for ‘an issue’ to be resolved, they will need you to log in to your account, perhaps verify a few details and then your account will be updated. You will be presented with a hyperlink, for your convenience, so that you can log directly into your account through this email. This is exactly what you must never, ever do! On no occasion must you ever log in to a website via an email, where your confidentiality may be at risk. Always open up a new browser window and enter the specific website Homepage details. Once there, log in through the normal means. It may take you a few minutes longer to do it this way, but you will not be handing over your personal details to a thief!

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Things You Should Know About Ipod Microphone

August 29th, 2007 | iPod

If you have even a passing interest in the topic of Ipod Repairs , then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of Ipod Repairs .

Is it true the ipod video (fifth gen ipod) will hold a charge for up to 20 hours? Let’s see!
First of all the legal fine print on Apple’s iPod page explicitly refers to the 60 Gb iPod Video only being able to play (hold a charge in the battery) up to 20 hours.

I would bet with all of its legal woes on the horizon this claim from applethat the “new iPod boasts up to 20 hours of battery life, five hours more than before” is legally valid in a controlled test environment.

But consumers don’t live in a controlled test environment, which is why I would not be surprised if your new ipod video (fifth gen ipod) will NOT hold a charge for 20 hours.

The legal keyword here is “up to”. So even if the battery lasts an hour Apple is legally covered!
On the new 5th Generation iPod battery performance has to now be measured with: music playback, photo playback, and video playback (on iPod screen or through a TV).

Apple claims that the new 30GB iPod will play music for 14 hours, photo and music slideshows for 3 hours, and iPod on-screen video for 2 hours. In a iLounge test they found that the new iPod Video played music for 15 hours and 30 minutes, photo slideshows for 2 hours and 32 minutes, on-iPod video for 2 hours and 10 minutes, and iPod-to-TV video for 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Apple also claims that the new 60GB iPod will play music for 20 hours, photo and music slideshows for 4 hours, and video for 3 hours.

Again in In a iLounge test they found that the new iPod Video played music for 19 hours, 50 minutes, but exceeded Apple’s photo and video claims, playing a music photo slideshow for 4 hours, 47 minutes, iPod-screen video for 3 hours, 23 minutes, and on-TV video for a hefty 5 hours and 24 minutes.

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A Great Value in DSLR Technology: Nikon D300

August 27th, 2007 | Digital Cameras

The Nikon D300 shares many of its new features with the Nikon D3 digital SLR, including:

• 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS image sensor combined with Nikon’s latest digital image processing system
• 3-in., 920,000-point color LCD monitor with 170-degree angle of view and tempered glass protective screen
• High-speed, continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second (up to 8 {fps|frames per second|frames/second} with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Grip/Battery Pack
• 51-point AF system with 3D Focus Tracking and 3 Dynamic AutoFocus modes that delivers accurate, rapid autofocus
• Nikon’s unique Scene Recognition System (SRS) gives even smarter auto exposure capabilities than earlier Nikon models, as well as more intelligent auto white balance detection
• Nikon’s dynamic, integrated Dust Reduction System with self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor
• New, advanced picture control settings with 4 preset options (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome) along with 9 customizable settings
• Built from magnesium alloy, breakthrough dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism (tested to 150,000 cycles) give the Nikon D300 stamina when taking nature or real-world pictures
• The Nikon D300 is scheduled to ship in November 2007

After months of speculating about a new DSLR from Nikon, the Nikon D300 was officially announced on August 23, 2007. This digital camera – slated for professional photographers and serious amateurs – contains a 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor. It can capture up to 100 continuous shots at 6 {FPS|fps|frames/second|frames per second} (or 8 FPS with the optional grip & battery pack). It also includes an ultra hi-res, 3-inch LCD monitor with over 900,000 points. The new {View Mode|View Mode} allows a photographer to compose photos through the LCD.
The cost of the Nikon D300 digital camera will be around $1,799.95 and it will be shipping in November 2007.
Although the Nikon D300 digital camera doesn’t contain any pioneering new technology, the D300 is a strong progression from the Nikon D200. The Nikon D300 does a little more than the D200, but it also costs a little more.
The D300 introduces no incompatibilities, so the lenses, flashes and other accessories that you’re using currently with the other Nikon digital SLRs will work fine with the D300. Every Nikon autofocus lens manufactured since 1985 works great, including the most recent DX lenses.
The Nikon D300 digital camera is also completely compatible with the old manual-focus AI film lenses. It works with everything you already own; nothing additional is made obsolete by the Nikon D300 digital camera.

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