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10:01 AM

Bing

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Introducing the new search engine Bing by Microsoft

1. Personal opinion

Simple to use, less search results (better search result), can compete with google, results quite fast, news search effective and updated, latest results, currently no ads on page

11:52 PM

Bypass Compulsory Registration

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1. Bugmenot

http://www.bugmenot.com/

2. Introduction

Simple, fast, login to sites without long process of registration, use the username and password provided.

3. Benefits

Shows percentage of success with the login provided. Can vote whether the login works or fails. Simple design.

4. Disadvantages

Some websites cannot be logged into with the login provided.

5. Example

http://www.bugmenot.com/view/youtube.com

Youtube

6. Additionals

Coupons for discount online purchases. http://www.retailmenot.com/

11:05 AM

Aircrack

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1. Introduction

http://aircrack-ng.org/

Hacks wireless routers to obtain WEP passwords. Easy to use. Supports Linux OS. Some wireless cards not supported (refer to site for more information). Free. Can be used with Live Linux CD such as Knoppix (without installing Linux). Does not support Windows.

2. Experience

Tried Aircrack and obtained WEP password in about 20 minutes. Easy to use. However, a little linux knowledge is required such as installing and running the program.

3. Tutorials

http://aircrack-ng.org/doku.php?id=tutorial

4. WEP basics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy

5. More research

Live Linux OS - http://www.knoppix.com/

Aircrack - http://aircrack-ng.org/doku.php

6. Keywords / Basics

Boot into Linux

Install Aircrack

Collect IVs

Airodump

Aircrack

WEP key

4:18 AM

Simple Keylogger

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1. Introduction

No installation, no administrator required. Works when program is opened. Can edit regedit to startup everytime windows boots. Saves into a text file which can be retrieved easily (No encryption). Source code can be edited to save logged file to a desired folder. Free. Undetectable by antivirus or antispyware programs!

2. Based on

http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/topic33148.html&highlight=keylogger

AutoHotkey

3. How to use AutoHotkey?

http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm

4. Download & Run

http://www.autohotkey.com/download/

5. Problem compiling file
When using AVG Antivirus, goto AVG > Tools > Advanced Settings > Resident Shield > Exception . Add the folder to avoid problem compiling scripts in AutoHotkey. Another method is to disable AVG Antivirus temporarily when compiling scripts. After completion, AVG Antivirus can be enabled back without problem.

6. Run program at startup using regedit

Run > Regedit >

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

7. Change log file location

Replace keylog.txt to desired location

eg. c:\keylogger\keylog.txt

Tips : Save the texts into notepad and use - Edit > Replace > Replace All

8. Script

http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/topic33148.html&highlight=keylogger

(athend) "hear is my keyloger it stores the name of the window that is open and all yeys pressed to a text document called keylog " Click 'Expand' for full script

4:06 AM

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2

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Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)

1. Download & Install

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a4dd31d5-f907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3&DisplayLang=en

7:24 PM

Compaq Presario V3000 Experience

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1. 2 Years

Has been using Compaq Presario V3000 (AMD + NVIDIA) for about 2 years. Nicely designed laptop, breakable, changed motherboard 2 times and more to come, graphics card reaches high temperature easily, scratched easily, beautiful lcd, battery lasts roughly 2 hours (6 cell-battery), bought extended warranty (3 Years)

2. Advantages

Cheap laptop with sleek design.

3. Disadvantages

Graphics card heat easily and causes computer to be unable to boot.

4. HP Lies

http://www.hplies.com/

Found out that the defect is a worldwide matter. Due to Nvidia chips. Found out when returned from HP center with motherboard changed, new bios flashed, motherboard replaced are refurbished with no serial number (Serial No. = NSN), temperature constants at 70-80 degree celcious when idle. Temperature reaches more than 100 degree celcious when playing games. Sometimes can even reach 120-130 degree celcious. HP refuse to change to a compatible motherboard or exchange with an equivalent laptop, refused to change from AMD to Intel (motherboard) with additional cash.

5. 3 Months

Replaced system boards (mobo) by HP will last about only 3 months +. After 3 months, failure is likely to occur and if warranty has expired, HP refuse to repair for free. However, according to HP Lies http://www.hplies.com/ , some have been able to get their mobo replaced for free. But the problem will occur again because of the design defect by Nvidia chips.

6. Self repair

People has been able to repair their own boards without sending their laptops to HP Center due to various reasons such as warranty has expired. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2z2FqZusjY

7. HP extended warranty

HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario v3000/v6000 Series Notebook PCs - HP Limited Warranty Service Enhancement

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01087277&lc=en&cc=us

8. Signs that mobo has failed / need to be replaced

Wireless not detected. No display on LCD. Beeps.

9. Underclocked GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

According to HP Lies, some users have identified that their GPUs have been underclocked to prolong the life of the motherboards before they fail so that their boards fail after the warranty period.