From 2008 to discuss the "Google I / O" professionals every year on products from the Google universe. But the group itself presents new developments. Highlights of 2011: an Android version for all devices and its own music service.
New year, new luck?
2009 saw Google Wave the light of day, 2010 saw Google TV sensation in the two-day developer conference in San Francisco. Both services started with only moderate success, Google, Google Wave has already pulled the plug. 2011, be more successful and enrich not only the Google universe of fresh features, but to bring together existing equipment and technologies. COMPUTER IMAGE shows you the most interesting innovations.
Google Music: Clouds music for U.S. users
A few weeks ago, it has led the way Amazon Cloud with the player, now, Google's own vision of a music service in the data cloud. "Google Music" allows you to upload up to 20,000 songs you play on the computer or on an Android device. For the stay in areas without network coverage, you can deliver the content to make available offline. Downside for German music fans: For now, Google released the service as a pre-release in the U.S. only. It is also unclear whether "Google Music" after the beta period is free.
Pressure on iTunes Movies on Android Market
Where Apple does with the iTunes software monster a complete solution for apps, music and movies, the Android Market has so far been limited to programs and games to its own devices. This is now final: Google makes movies as streaming offering available, please view the contents either in the browser on your phone or tablet PC. Up to 30 days, the rental of a film is valid - once you start playing, you have 24 hour access. As with "Google Music" is to movies can be downloaded in the background, if the network connection exposed. Prices: Starting at $ 1.99, from $ 4.99 for HD material. If Google offered the service outside the U.S., is still unclear.
Ice Cream Sandwich: ice cream for all devices
Android now will not only be found on smartphones, but also with Tablet PCs, notebooks, and thanks to Google TV even on the home TV. But the device classes currently require different versions of the operating system. This fragmentation will command a stop Google: The next version of Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" is to unify all the devices.
Android @ home: home control Google
But Google's plans with its own operating system already has a larger dimension. With Android @ home it should be possible in future to control the entire house by Android. This means you are in the integration of your apartment is not limited to multimedia devices, and also serve interior without WLAN functionality, Android uses a special protocol @ home. Thus, for control by power and heating and lighting of the Google operating system.
Faster and more: New Google policy
2011 is a year of success for Android: 100 million units have been activated already, according to Google, another 400,000 being added every day. The rapid development cycles, however, represent a risk for buyers, because some devices get a few months after the publication of any more updates. To stop this trend, Google with all major manufacturers and mobile operators have agreed on more consumer-friendly policies: If the built-in hardware in a position, it must be future supplies every Android device at least 18 months, with updates - with greatly reduced waiting time for the new versions.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Facebook allowed access to user accounts
Again there is debate about privacy on Facebook: The network granted advertisers access to sensitive data.
As the security company Symantec notifies allow individual Facebook applications (Apps) access to user profiles, photos and posted items. Mainly Advertisers are so in theory have been able to send messages to user accounts. Apparently it was not but according to Symantec to abuse, because the gap was not noticed.
The reason for the vulnerability lies in the "Access token", a kind of second key to Facebook profiles, for which advertisers had accidentally Apps on individual access. Meanwhile, Facebook has responded and fixed the problem for the affected applications.
Symantec advises Facebook users still used to change the password for their site. Only with a new password to access old can no longer use tokens - many of which could still be in circulation. To April 2011 provided more than 100,000 apps access to the keys.
As the security company Symantec notifies allow individual Facebook applications (Apps) access to user profiles, photos and posted items. Mainly Advertisers are so in theory have been able to send messages to user accounts. Apparently it was not but according to Symantec to abuse, because the gap was not noticed.
The reason for the vulnerability lies in the "Access token", a kind of second key to Facebook profiles, for which advertisers had accidentally Apps on individual access. Meanwhile, Facebook has responded and fixed the problem for the affected applications.
Symantec advises Facebook users still used to change the password for their site. Only with a new password to access old can no longer use tokens - many of which could still be in circulation. To April 2011 provided more than 100,000 apps access to the keys.
Sony: PlayStation Network continues offline
Sony raises once more the status of the PSN. The relaunch of the online network apparently runs out for several weeks.
The Playstation Network (PSN) is obviously 31 May 2011 from the network. The Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida confirmed to the Financial Portal Bloomberg. In order to crush the hopes of the PS3 players go back online soon (and play) to be able to. Sony announced late as early May, some PSN services quickly back on. Whether the 31 most recent to the statements before the May happens is unclear. The company bases its longer service interval with further work on the security measures of the network. The PSN has been a hacker attack of 20 April offline.
If you have an account on the Playstation Network, beckons you to compensation. Sony has announced the following measures:
Free downloadable content from the Playstation Store
30 days free Playstation Plus membership for subscribers and non-subscribers
30-free days for Qriocity Subscribers
Sony will soon be known in order that free downloadable content is concerned.
The Playstation Network (PSN) is obviously 31 May 2011 from the network. The Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida confirmed to the Financial Portal Bloomberg. In order to crush the hopes of the PS3 players go back online soon (and play) to be able to. Sony announced late as early May, some PSN services quickly back on. Whether the 31 most recent to the statements before the May happens is unclear. The company bases its longer service interval with further work on the security measures of the network. The PSN has been a hacker attack of 20 April offline.
If you have an account on the Playstation Network, beckons you to compensation. Sony has announced the following measures:
Free downloadable content from the Playstation Store
30 days free Playstation Plus membership for subscribers and non-subscribers
30-free days for Qriocity Subscribers
Sony will soon be known in order that free downloadable content is concerned.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Cheap beginner's camera: BenQ C1430
Beginners and advanced BenQ now offers an inexpensive solution for digital photography. The new BenQ C1430 "costs 59 $.
The digital camera snaps a 14-megapixel sensor, offers a three times optical zoom and records video in 720p resolution. Capturing fast action is according to the manufacturer, thanks to the "Speedy Burst shooting" function (shooting) is not a problem, the BenQ C1430 shoots up to six frames per second with a three-megapixel resolution. On board, all kinds of modes and features, such as the intelligent pre-recording or the HDR (High Dynamic Range) are image enhancement technology. The Love-portrait mode detects when two people are in front of the lens and activates the trigger.
The digital camera snaps a 14-megapixel sensor, offers a three times optical zoom and records video in 720p resolution. Capturing fast action is according to the manufacturer, thanks to the "Speedy Burst shooting" function (shooting) is not a problem, the BenQ C1430 shoots up to six frames per second with a three-megapixel resolution. On board, all kinds of modes and features, such as the intelligent pre-recording or the HDR (High Dynamic Range) are image enhancement technology. The Love-portrait mode detects when two people are in front of the lens and activates the trigger.
Sony Ericsson phones presents in credit card format
With the newcomers' Xperia Mini Pro and Xperia Mini "introduces Sony Ericsson which says that currently the smallest HD-Android smartphones.
Both handsets have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a gigahertz clock. The installed operating system (Android 2.3) donated Sony Ericsson own user interface. It allows, for instance, the four corner points assigned to each display an application that can be used to start faster. There is also a five-megapixel camera with eight times digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash and geotagging. The sensor records video in HD quality (720p) on. The Pro model has an additional front camera (VGA) and a full QWERTY keyboard.
The Xperia Mini Pro measures 92x53x18 mm, 88x52x16 mm, the Xperia Mini, both of which have a three-inch display (320x480 pixels) from scratch-resistant mineral glass. On board are wireless-n, UMTS / HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, and motion sensor. "Timescape" bundles all incoming messages (such as e-mail, chat program) to a person under a surface.
By Sony Ericsson's upcoming network upgrade Facebook functions more closely with the Xperia series, for example, are favorite songs divisible with only one click with the Friends and Facebook profile information in the phone book visible. Sony Ericsson brings the smartphones in the third quarter 2011 on the market, price: 239 $ (Xperia Mini) and 269 $ (Xperia Mini Pro).
Both handsets have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a gigahertz clock. The installed operating system (Android 2.3) donated Sony Ericsson own user interface. It allows, for instance, the four corner points assigned to each display an application that can be used to start faster. There is also a five-megapixel camera with eight times digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash and geotagging. The sensor records video in HD quality (720p) on. The Pro model has an additional front camera (VGA) and a full QWERTY keyboard.
The Xperia Mini Pro measures 92x53x18 mm, 88x52x16 mm, the Xperia Mini, both of which have a three-inch display (320x480 pixels) from scratch-resistant mineral glass. On board are wireless-n, UMTS / HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, and motion sensor. "Timescape" bundles all incoming messages (such as e-mail, chat program) to a person under a surface.
By Sony Ericsson's upcoming network upgrade Facebook functions more closely with the Xperia series, for example, are favorite songs divisible with only one click with the Friends and Facebook profile information in the phone book visible. Sony Ericsson brings the smartphones in the third quarter 2011 on the market, price: 239 $ (Xperia Mini) and 269 $ (Xperia Mini Pro).
HP: Noble All-in-one printer
The inkjet printer "ENVY 100 e-All-in-One " from Hewlett-Packard (HP) combines design and functionality in one device. However, this has its price.
Documents you print to the HP All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) up to size A4. Furthermore, does the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one deal with envelopes, labels, transparencies, photo paper and cards. The print quality (4800x1200 dpi) reached the laboratory level, so HP. The paper tray holds up to 80 sheets. In operation, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One approved 29 in readiness off 4.5 and 0.6 watts of electrical power.
On board is the "ePrint" technology that lets you send a smartphone, netbook & Co. jobs. It works like this: You write an e-mail to the address of the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one and hang it on your document, after receiving the printer executes the order. Spam filters and a personalized list to prevent unauthorized inquiries. Via wireless-n access multiple PCs in a network wirelessly to the printer. The inset in the front touch screen provides access to preinstalled apps. To print without a PC. The latter can, if necessary USB 2.0 connectivity. Is the end of May 2011, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One for around 250 $.
Documents you print to the HP All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) up to size A4. Furthermore, does the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one deal with envelopes, labels, transparencies, photo paper and cards. The print quality (4800x1200 dpi) reached the laboratory level, so HP. The paper tray holds up to 80 sheets. In operation, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One approved 29 in readiness off 4.5 and 0.6 watts of electrical power.
On board is the "ePrint" technology that lets you send a smartphone, netbook & Co. jobs. It works like this: You write an e-mail to the address of the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one and hang it on your document, after receiving the printer executes the order. Spam filters and a personalized list to prevent unauthorized inquiries. Via wireless-n access multiple PCs in a network wirelessly to the printer. The inset in the front touch screen provides access to preinstalled apps. To print without a PC. The latter can, if necessary USB 2.0 connectivity. Is the end of May 2011, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One for around 250 $.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Portal 2: The gateway to a new dimension to games
Tricky, funny, just terrific, Who much brain power to call its own, has in this game a real chance to see the end - no one else.
Do you know "Asterix conquers Rome, " the movie? In it, the two Gauls survive "the house to make you crazy. " And also your fate in "Portal 2 ". While Asterix and Obelix to grapple with bureaucracy, you have the pleasure with two wacky robots, a portal gun - and a lot of deadly rooms. Go through this, to save your life!
It sounds complicated - and that it is. Developer Valve, creator of "Half-Life"and therefore first choice for first-person shooter, has invented "Portal 2 " the genre of "ego-Knobler. The longer you play it, the more you have to deal with perspective, angles and basic principles of physics - from the permanent addition to your stupid comments all possible einprasselnden dead, mechanical or otherwise very vote. So real terror - terror has only rarely been so much fun!
Let's go slow
It is still all right at the beginning: As soon as the somewhat chaotic start to the game behind them and take the first tasks to tackle, you are making rapid progress: in a wall to shoot a portal into the wall behind the wide ditch another, then pass through both ready. You are on the other side and escape through a door in the next, something more difficult puzzles chamber.
And so you have already understood the whole game concept - the devil is here in the detail. Because by and by, you always get new and useful set meanness in my face, you must use appropriate in order to reach the exit of the room. For example, energy bands, which you use as a path. Their portals have in this case, the bands grow in the middle of the wall. Later you discover that a band is so good as a shield against wild ballernde robot guards - if you manage to cross it rather than install on edge. And at least at this point of the multi player is likely to move with so much ingenuity the hat. What in the portal 2 to put ideas to turn it into several other companies games.
And the bands are only a step on the way, later you arrive on gel in blue, white or orange. While the blue gel acts as a trampoline, Orange accelerated their movements as long as you run directly on the ground. With the white paint to the environment, and use portals even in dark places.
For those who are still feeling safe, whether the words in a dash must combine these gels is useful to reach the exit. Basically: At the beginning, the gel is never where you need it, but at the other end of the chamber. And now it's your turn: How do you get the orange gel right on the wall? How do you create the white stuff on the ceiling? And from where I throw myself at such a speed in a portal that I shoot out at the same speed from the other and so fly through half the room to the exit?
Almost unique
Although the actual gameplay is a little different, you feel to the classic "Lemmings" recalls. Where you had to transport a band of lemmings from A to B without losing too many. This is where the path from A to B just as important a role. But it suffices him back down himself. And "Tomb Raider" elements are related to: That one is beginning in a room and does not have the slightest idea what to there, many Lara fans will be familiar. Portal 2 is against Mrs Crofts claim but a joke - which fly into the people from Valve here are hard nuts.
Fun the whole thing only if one is really willing to engage in this crazy game idea. For despite occasional spongy control that lets you in falling ever miss a portal, are the stars in this game your little gray cells: without the right approach is nothing - and that is the action fan but in the long run on our nerves. Especially since the developers some new tools and which does not explain the entire game without a single assist.
Conclusion: Portal 2
Another gameplay, heavy tasks and puzzles, a great realization - with these concepts Portal 2 is well described. The gameplay is refreshing until you are properly incorporated into the matter, but mighty tricky. And it makes a lot of fun when you're as willing to reach with thought and consideration to the goal. For friends of cultivated experimentation is Portal 2, however, quickly became a nightmare: If you do not know why he does what has to stop.
Despite consistent refusal of the developer, any help to give the players at hand, Portal is part two of the highlights of 2011 and will certainly be in every hit list.
Do you know "Asterix conquers Rome, " the movie? In it, the two Gauls survive "the house to make you crazy. " And also your fate in "Portal 2 ". While Asterix and Obelix to grapple with bureaucracy, you have the pleasure with two wacky robots, a portal gun - and a lot of deadly rooms. Go through this, to save your life!
It sounds complicated - and that it is. Developer Valve, creator of "Half-Life"and therefore first choice for first-person shooter, has invented "Portal 2 " the genre of "ego-Knobler. The longer you play it, the more you have to deal with perspective, angles and basic principles of physics - from the permanent addition to your stupid comments all possible einprasselnden dead, mechanical or otherwise very vote. So real terror - terror has only rarely been so much fun!
Let's go slow
It is still all right at the beginning: As soon as the somewhat chaotic start to the game behind them and take the first tasks to tackle, you are making rapid progress: in a wall to shoot a portal into the wall behind the wide ditch another, then pass through both ready. You are on the other side and escape through a door in the next, something more difficult puzzles chamber.
And so you have already understood the whole game concept - the devil is here in the detail. Because by and by, you always get new and useful set meanness in my face, you must use appropriate in order to reach the exit of the room. For example, energy bands, which you use as a path. Their portals have in this case, the bands grow in the middle of the wall. Later you discover that a band is so good as a shield against wild ballernde robot guards - if you manage to cross it rather than install on edge. And at least at this point of the multi player is likely to move with so much ingenuity the hat. What in the portal 2 to put ideas to turn it into several other companies games.
And the bands are only a step on the way, later you arrive on gel in blue, white or orange. While the blue gel acts as a trampoline, Orange accelerated their movements as long as you run directly on the ground. With the white paint to the environment, and use portals even in dark places.
For those who are still feeling safe, whether the words in a dash must combine these gels is useful to reach the exit. Basically: At the beginning, the gel is never where you need it, but at the other end of the chamber. And now it's your turn: How do you get the orange gel right on the wall? How do you create the white stuff on the ceiling? And from where I throw myself at such a speed in a portal that I shoot out at the same speed from the other and so fly through half the room to the exit?
Almost unique
Although the actual gameplay is a little different, you feel to the classic "Lemmings" recalls. Where you had to transport a band of lemmings from A to B without losing too many. This is where the path from A to B just as important a role. But it suffices him back down himself. And "Tomb Raider" elements are related to: That one is beginning in a room and does not have the slightest idea what to there, many Lara fans will be familiar. Portal 2 is against Mrs Crofts claim but a joke - which fly into the people from Valve here are hard nuts.
Fun the whole thing only if one is really willing to engage in this crazy game idea. For despite occasional spongy control that lets you in falling ever miss a portal, are the stars in this game your little gray cells: without the right approach is nothing - and that is the action fan but in the long run on our nerves. Especially since the developers some new tools and which does not explain the entire game without a single assist.
Conclusion: Portal 2
Another gameplay, heavy tasks and puzzles, a great realization - with these concepts Portal 2 is well described. The gameplay is refreshing until you are properly incorporated into the matter, but mighty tricky. And it makes a lot of fun when you're as willing to reach with thought and consideration to the goal. For friends of cultivated experimentation is Portal 2, however, quickly became a nightmare: If you do not know why he does what has to stop.
Despite consistent refusal of the developer, any help to give the players at hand, Portal is part two of the highlights of 2011 and will certainly be in every hit list.
Sony HDR-CX360 VE
The new TV displays images with high resolution 1920x1080 pixels - high time to feed him with self-made HD video. Not only the images of the Sony HDR-CX360 VE are of superb quality, high-definition camcorder can do.
Full-HD video
The Sony HDR-CX360 filmed in full HD format with 1920x1080 pixels. Flowing movements and smooth panning generally require a refresh rate of 50 frames (p) or 50 fields (i) - no problem for your camcorder from Sony. With 30, 25 or 24 frames per second it can sometimes lead to stuttering and blur. However, these frame rates fall to less data, and it will fit longer videos on the memory. The HDR-CX360 films in standard definition (SD) with 720x576 pixels. This is useful because it allows the analog AV output on the camcorder images older CRT televisions in the SD format to play.
Touchscreen
Not just for the creative control, but also the operation of the HDR-CX 360 is partially on the touch screen. Fingertip, important features like zoom control, recording program and the section that is intended to focus on the camcorder, turn quickly. The navigation through the menu is very easy touch screen. The included remote control for the Sony HDR-CX360 VE allows complete control of the camcorder. Zooming is so very comfortable.
32 GB flash memory
Video cassettes and DV tapes have been retired long ago. The Sony HDR-CX has 360 built-in 32 GB memory (Flash) - enough for about two and a half hour movie in best quality. The internal memory can be expanded with memory cards of the type Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD / SDHC.
12x zoom
Great zooms, bring distant subjects up close to film as a bloom or full format - a powerful lens brings life to your home videos. With the 12x optical zoom 28-335 mm focal length (converted to the image) of the Sony provides sufficient scope for it. The digital zoom (up to 3900 mm) you should use only in exceptional cases. The image quality deteriorates and the camera shake is increasing rapidly. As is doing well, the effective image stabilizer no wonder.
GPS receiver stores Recording
A good example is the equipment: Thanks to its GPS receiver, the HDR-CX360 location information stored in the photographs. The included software calls you at the PC, the maps on Google Maps. If the camcorder is connected to a network-enabled Sony-TV, the TV shows the Location of Photos and Videos.
Good video in low light
Sharp and detailed images, all in dark areas where some color noise - with this successful presentation convinced the Sony HDR-CX360 VE in the viewing test the HDMI output. Even in low light get the proper shots Sony color noise with something, but many details. At the sound quality scored the camcorder: How balanced sound provided a test candidate rare. Also takes the HDR-CX360 also surround sound with five channels.
Conclusion: Sony HDR-CX360 VE
If you value good image quality, save should not. The Sony HDR-CX 360 VE offers good image quality is acceptable even in low light. In addition, the camcorder 32 gigabytes of memory and a GPS receiver is equipped.
Full-HD video
The Sony HDR-CX360 filmed in full HD format with 1920x1080 pixels. Flowing movements and smooth panning generally require a refresh rate of 50 frames (p) or 50 fields (i) - no problem for your camcorder from Sony. With 30, 25 or 24 frames per second it can sometimes lead to stuttering and blur. However, these frame rates fall to less data, and it will fit longer videos on the memory. The HDR-CX360 films in standard definition (SD) with 720x576 pixels. This is useful because it allows the analog AV output on the camcorder images older CRT televisions in the SD format to play.
Touchscreen
Not just for the creative control, but also the operation of the HDR-CX 360 is partially on the touch screen. Fingertip, important features like zoom control, recording program and the section that is intended to focus on the camcorder, turn quickly. The navigation through the menu is very easy touch screen. The included remote control for the Sony HDR-CX360 VE allows complete control of the camcorder. Zooming is so very comfortable.
32 GB flash memory
Video cassettes and DV tapes have been retired long ago. The Sony HDR-CX has 360 built-in 32 GB memory (Flash) - enough for about two and a half hour movie in best quality. The internal memory can be expanded with memory cards of the type Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD / SDHC.
12x zoom
Great zooms, bring distant subjects up close to film as a bloom or full format - a powerful lens brings life to your home videos. With the 12x optical zoom 28-335 mm focal length (converted to the image) of the Sony provides sufficient scope for it. The digital zoom (up to 3900 mm) you should use only in exceptional cases. The image quality deteriorates and the camera shake is increasing rapidly. As is doing well, the effective image stabilizer no wonder.
GPS receiver stores Recording
A good example is the equipment: Thanks to its GPS receiver, the HDR-CX360 location information stored in the photographs. The included software calls you at the PC, the maps on Google Maps. If the camcorder is connected to a network-enabled Sony-TV, the TV shows the Location of Photos and Videos.
Good video in low light
Sharp and detailed images, all in dark areas where some color noise - with this successful presentation convinced the Sony HDR-CX360 VE in the viewing test the HDMI output. Even in low light get the proper shots Sony color noise with something, but many details. At the sound quality scored the camcorder: How balanced sound provided a test candidate rare. Also takes the HDR-CX360 also surround sound with five channels.
Conclusion: Sony HDR-CX360 VE
If you value good image quality, save should not. The Sony HDR-CX 360 VE offers good image quality is acceptable even in low light. In addition, the camcorder 32 gigabytes of memory and a GPS receiver is equipped.
Chrome 11: Google is the gas again
Google pushes the pace and provides the final version of the Chrome browser 11 to download. The most important new feature: The program responds to voice input. But what features the developers are still on sale?
Linguist browser
The new "HTML5 input speech API converts speech into text. You will find many apps in the future in application. How it works: If the user into the microphone transmits, Chrome is said to a Google server. This converts the data stream into text and sends it back to the appropriate web page or application. Also new: Google's logo has aligned with version 11.
Speed??: How fast is Chrome 11
Had to leave the Google browser in version 9 and 10 about the competition from Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 9 in his place, Chrome proves once again leadership. Up on the SunSpider benchmark dominated version 11, the test field and scored well in the Webkonformitat the maximum value of 100 points.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Conclusion: Google Chrome 11
Although the new Google browser in detail only differs from its predecessor, the developers have achieved two important results: Chrome 11 after a long dry spell again the fastest final browser - even development versions of Firefox 5 and IE10 have left behind. The HTML5-based voice conversion Google has also created a unique selling point, although let the compatible websites and applications are still coming.
Linguist browser
The new "HTML5 input speech API converts speech into text. You will find many apps in the future in application. How it works: If the user into the microphone transmits, Chrome is said to a Google server. This converts the data stream into text and sends it back to the appropriate web page or application. Also new: Google's logo has aligned with version 11.
Speed??: How fast is Chrome 11
Had to leave the Google browser in version 9 and 10 about the competition from Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 9 in his place, Chrome proves once again leadership. Up on the SunSpider benchmark dominated version 11, the test field and scored well in the Webkonformitat the maximum value of 100 points.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Conclusion: Google Chrome 11
Although the new Google browser in detail only differs from its predecessor, the developers have achieved two important results: Chrome 11 after a long dry spell again the fastest final browser - even development versions of Firefox 5 and IE10 have left behind. The HTML5-based voice conversion Google has also created a unique selling point, although let the compatible websites and applications are still coming.
Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer: What does the future of browser?
The browser market is highly competitive in a long time, the three leaders Microsoft, Mozilla and Google regularly offer new versions available for download. Whether used Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox in features and speed, shows for you.
Fresh Browser: focus on features and speed
In the current version you have Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox radically changed in appearance. The tabs to the top, option menus take up less space. IE10 and 5 Firefox take advantage of this attractive design to compete with smart features and an even greater pace to win the favor of users. Is obligatory because the support mittlerweilse through your PC: The other untapped power of the graphics card accelerates complex page content.
Mozilla Firefox 5
The design introduced in Firefox 4 gives the Mozilla browser, a modern touch, thanks to top-placed tabs and practical options button allows the Firefox web pages more freedom. In addition to higher speeds Mozilla Firefox at their 5 on ease of use and better support for HTML5 features. Given the early state of development progress to the predecessor are still low. Since the Aurora version not even a beta, many developers have not yet amended their add-ons - only a few extensions already work fine.
Google Chrome 12
With the use of graphics cards for the calculation of web pages in Google Version 10, a further screw was found to increase the speed of the already quick browser yet. Version 11 is yet another unique feature: On a specially adapted websites converts speak into your microphone or headset and Chrome for this information thanks to HTML5 ("Speech Input API") automatically into text. An early beta version of Chrome 12 has - apart from detail changes in the design - though still not major innovations, but already shows the pace of promise.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Microsoft has sought to counteract the IE9 criticism of the company's own browser - fast pace, compelling security and a new design of the Internet Explorer made ??competitive again. But the developers do not rest on our laurels, but bring an early pre-release version called "Platform Preview 1" of Internet Explorer, 10 in position. As with the IE9 represent the first releases of the browser is only a basic framework with which the tempo and try out new features. Already it is clear: Microsoft is making progress HTML5 and graphics acceleration.
Benchmarks: How fast are the new browser?
The trend continues: Google Chrome needs to be competitive in some of the benchmarks point to the courts, because Firefox 5 and IE10 speed up. Except for "SunSpider" Google's browser is still brisk in the calculation of lateral sites, even in the Acid3 test verified conformity with current Web standards Chrome remains the front. Compared with Version 4 has improved the speed even more Mozilla, Firefox 5 Aurora is on par with the "Platform Preview 1 " of IE10.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Fresh Browser: focus on features and speed
In the current version you have Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox radically changed in appearance. The tabs to the top, option menus take up less space. IE10 and 5 Firefox take advantage of this attractive design to compete with smart features and an even greater pace to win the favor of users. Is obligatory because the support mittlerweilse through your PC: The other untapped power of the graphics card accelerates complex page content.
Mozilla Firefox 5
The design introduced in Firefox 4 gives the Mozilla browser, a modern touch, thanks to top-placed tabs and practical options button allows the Firefox web pages more freedom. In addition to higher speeds Mozilla Firefox at their 5 on ease of use and better support for HTML5 features. Given the early state of development progress to the predecessor are still low. Since the Aurora version not even a beta, many developers have not yet amended their add-ons - only a few extensions already work fine.
Google Chrome 12
With the use of graphics cards for the calculation of web pages in Google Version 10, a further screw was found to increase the speed of the already quick browser yet. Version 11 is yet another unique feature: On a specially adapted websites converts speak into your microphone or headset and Chrome for this information thanks to HTML5 ("Speech Input API") automatically into text. An early beta version of Chrome 12 has - apart from detail changes in the design - though still not major innovations, but already shows the pace of promise.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Microsoft has sought to counteract the IE9 criticism of the company's own browser - fast pace, compelling security and a new design of the Internet Explorer made ??competitive again. But the developers do not rest on our laurels, but bring an early pre-release version called "Platform Preview 1" of Internet Explorer, 10 in position. As with the IE9 represent the first releases of the browser is only a basic framework with which the tempo and try out new features. Already it is clear: Microsoft is making progress HTML5 and graphics acceleration.
Benchmarks: How fast are the new browser?
The trend continues: Google Chrome needs to be competitive in some of the benchmarks point to the courts, because Firefox 5 and IE10 speed up. Except for "SunSpider" Google's browser is still brisk in the calculation of lateral sites, even in the Acid3 test verified conformity with current Web standards Chrome remains the front. Compared with Version 4 has improved the speed even more Mozilla, Firefox 5 Aurora is on par with the "Platform Preview 1 " of IE10.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Mobile Phone Unlocking: Court imposed a suspended sentence
Many phones work only with SIM cards of a specific provider. This protection seems to lever. This is not a trivial offense, but punishable by law, says the district court Gottingen.
Due to professionally remove the binding to a specific mobile network (SIM-lock) in mobile phones, the District Court a 35-year-old Gottingen has lagged: seven months suspended sentence! The presiding judge held that the unlock was a "falsification of legally relevant data " and therefore a criminal data change. Mobile operators set up the lock when signing a user agreement and prevent the use in other mobile networks may be more favorable terms. The ruling is important, because there are virtually no criminal convictions to phone unlocking is, said the judge.
The defense unsuccessfully argued for acquittal. Reason: If you pick up a SIM-lock-lock, eliminate an "obstacle to use, "said the lawyer of the accused. This is at best a civil law relevant breach of contract against the carrier.
Due to professionally remove the binding to a specific mobile network (SIM-lock) in mobile phones, the District Court a 35-year-old Gottingen has lagged: seven months suspended sentence! The presiding judge held that the unlock was a "falsification of legally relevant data " and therefore a criminal data change. Mobile operators set up the lock when signing a user agreement and prevent the use in other mobile networks may be more favorable terms. The ruling is important, because there are virtually no criminal convictions to phone unlocking is, said the judge.
The defense unsuccessfully argued for acquittal. Reason: If you pick up a SIM-lock-lock, eliminate an "obstacle to use, "said the lawyer of the accused. This is at best a civil law relevant breach of contract against the carrier.
Gate Location: Apple releases fix for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Who iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes links, available now reporting a fix. "IOS 4.3.3 fixes the problems with the much-discussed location services.
According to Apple, the update reduces the cache, where those devices collect the location data. In addition, the PC-transfer of the hidden file "consolidated.db" in which the last location data are included is inhibited. If you disable the tracking service also empties the cache automatically.
Besides the under the name "Gate Location" described problems, the IOS update brings obviously still further improvements. Says IT blog to report on a longer battery life and elimination of errors in the iPod music player.
According to Apple, the update reduces the cache, where those devices collect the location data. In addition, the PC-transfer of the hidden file "consolidated.db" in which the last location data are included is inhibited. If you disable the tracking service also empties the cache automatically.
Besides the under the name "Gate Location" described problems, the IOS update brings obviously still further improvements. Says IT blog to report on a longer battery life and elimination of errors in the iPod music player.
Facebook fans of computer image with a daily chance to win!
To 31 May 2011 have a day all Facebook fans COMPUTER chance to win a cool technology gadget Pearl. To find out what the price is now giving away, visit the Facebook profile of COMPUTER BILD.
To participate in the campaign, go to the competition page on Facebook and enter your e-mail address on the form - you're on the current day with your name represented in Los pot. Open to all Facebook fans of COMPUTER BILD. If you are not a fan yet, click on the COMPUTER BILD Facebook page the "Like" button.
If you do not win, do not give up! You have up to 31 May 2011 every day the chance to play with your e-mail address in the draw. If you want to maximize your chance of winning, do you do with every day and get up to 31 chances for the prizes.
To participate in the campaign, go to the competition page on Facebook and enter your e-mail address on the form - you're on the current day with your name represented in Los pot. Open to all Facebook fans of COMPUTER BILD. If you are not a fan yet, click on the COMPUTER BILD Facebook page the "Like" button.
If you do not win, do not give up! You have up to 31 May 2011 every day the chance to play with your e-mail address in the draw. If you want to maximize your chance of winning, do you do with every day and get up to 31 chances for the prizes.
Price check: May-bargain from Saturn
The electronics retailer Saturn on 4 May a new prospectus submitted. COMPUTER BILD has compared the prices with the best offers on the web.
The new advertising brochure of 4 May be mainly digital cameras and accessories, flat screen TVs and Blu-ray player. Among the devices to find some bargains, like the LCD TV Sony KDL-32EX500 with 80-inch screen and test result "good" for 349 $, the digital camera GE X5 with 15-times optical zoom for 99 $ and the digital photo frame built-in TV receiver for 49 $. But not all offers are really cheap! Best counter-example is the LCD TV Samsung UE40D6500, which is available on the Internet for less than 100 $.
Conclusion of the computer image-comparison shopping: The new advertising brochure of Saturn are sown the true bargains rare. The majority of the devices are there in e-commerce at a similar price or even for a few $ underneath. After all, they save the shipping costs that are usually at seven euros (unless you order on delivery). Camera accessories are exclusive of delivery cost on the Internet generally lower than those in the store - this is mitigated, but by the charge for sending.
In the overview you will find the new Saturn offers, directly below the comparison from the Internet of 3 May and deeper links with the daily updated online prices (if available). If the daily price at the level of the Saturn and offer substantially lower than the value 3 Of May, the Internet trading probably only temporarily reduced the price. If the action is to terminate the electronics market, in this case rise again and the online prices.
Techwood Natus S 1026
LCD TVs with 66 inch screen size (26 inches), 1920x1080 pixels, two HDMI inputs, DVB-T tuner and a USB jack.
Saturn Award: 199 euros, 20 euros less than the Saturn prospectus dated 30/03/2011
Best Internet Rate on 3 May 2011: Product not available
Assessment: In the online price comparison is available with the LG 26LG300C only a similarly low 26-inch TV. After the test experience with TV's little-known manufacturer must take into account is the Techwood a few compromises in image quality compared to TV the "big" brands. The cheapest TV, the AUDIO VIDEO PHOTO PICTURE attested with a different screen size "good", costs a little less than 300 $ on the Internet: The Samsung LE26C450.
The new advertising brochure of 4 May be mainly digital cameras and accessories, flat screen TVs and Blu-ray player. Among the devices to find some bargains, like the LCD TV Sony KDL-32EX500 with 80-inch screen and test result "good" for 349 $, the digital camera GE X5 with 15-times optical zoom for 99 $ and the digital photo frame built-in TV receiver for 49 $. But not all offers are really cheap! Best counter-example is the LCD TV Samsung UE40D6500, which is available on the Internet for less than 100 $.
Conclusion of the computer image-comparison shopping: The new advertising brochure of Saturn are sown the true bargains rare. The majority of the devices are there in e-commerce at a similar price or even for a few $ underneath. After all, they save the shipping costs that are usually at seven euros (unless you order on delivery). Camera accessories are exclusive of delivery cost on the Internet generally lower than those in the store - this is mitigated, but by the charge for sending.
In the overview you will find the new Saturn offers, directly below the comparison from the Internet of 3 May and deeper links with the daily updated online prices (if available). If the daily price at the level of the Saturn and offer substantially lower than the value 3 Of May, the Internet trading probably only temporarily reduced the price. If the action is to terminate the electronics market, in this case rise again and the online prices.
Techwood Natus S 1026
LCD TVs with 66 inch screen size (26 inches), 1920x1080 pixels, two HDMI inputs, DVB-T tuner and a USB jack.
Saturn Award: 199 euros, 20 euros less than the Saturn prospectus dated 30/03/2011
Best Internet Rate on 3 May 2011: Product not available
Assessment: In the online price comparison is available with the LG 26LG300C only a similarly low 26-inch TV. After the test experience with TV's little-known manufacturer must take into account is the Techwood a few compromises in image quality compared to TV the "big" brands. The cheapest TV, the AUDIO VIDEO PHOTO PICTURE attested with a different screen size "good", costs a little less than 300 $ on the Internet: The Samsung LE26C450.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Interview with the Wall Street Journal:Apple CEO Steve Jobs defended iPhone tracking
After days of silence, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces himself to speak, and takes the so-called location-gate affair position.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Steve Jobs defended the iPhone's location finding. The data were collected only in order that the iPhone could make its position quickly, such as the use of maps, the Apple boss. The precise location of an iPhone was "never have been transferred"but.
The electronics group previously published a statement in which he spoke of a programming error that leads to the location data stored on iPhone and iPad a long time. An update of the Apple operating system "IOS"is intended to correct the error soon.
Also on the 10th Planned for May hearing before a U.S. Senate committee expressed its job. "Of course, what is Apple, " said the CEO. To this date, representatives from Google (developed the smartphone operating system "Android") is loaded.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Steve Jobs defended the iPhone's location finding. The data were collected only in order that the iPhone could make its position quickly, such as the use of maps, the Apple boss. The precise location of an iPhone was "never have been transferred"but.
The electronics group previously published a statement in which he spoke of a programming error that leads to the location data stored on iPhone and iPad a long time. An update of the Apple operating system "IOS"is intended to correct the error soon.
Also on the 10th Planned for May hearing before a U.S. Senate committee expressed its job. "Of course, what is Apple, " said the CEO. To this date, representatives from Google (developed the smartphone operating system "Android") is loaded.
ZDF: Free Apps for Smartphones coming
The ZDF will get free Apps for iPhone & Co. to market. The announced director Markus Schaechter.
The first app, which still appears in the spring of 2011 granted access to YouTube from mobile library (mail archive). An exact date was not mentioned by Schachter. He promised, however, that both the app for the iPhone and iPad as well as "Android" smartphone comes. 2012 defines beginning ZDF then a 'heute "app (Nachrichten) well a' SPORTstudio app after.
The ZDF director sees potential criticism with equanimity. In his view, had the private publishers who make money at their own apps, long enough for the opportunity to establish their offers. The ZDF Apps gives it for free, because the audience already has paid the license fee for the content. It also provides for the Broadcasting Treaty.
The first app, which still appears in the spring of 2011 granted access to YouTube from mobile library (mail archive). An exact date was not mentioned by Schachter. He promised, however, that both the app for the iPhone and iPad as well as "Android" smartphone comes. 2012 defines beginning ZDF then a 'heute "app (Nachrichten) well a' SPORTstudio app after.
The ZDF director sees potential criticism with equanimity. In his view, had the private publishers who make money at their own apps, long enough for the opportunity to establish their offers. The ZDF Apps gives it for free, because the audience already has paid the license fee for the content. It also provides for the Broadcasting Treaty.
TomTom provides police with speed cameras to help
With involuntary help of the navigation manufacturer TomTom, police in the Netherlands has chosen some time streets for speed traps. Made possible by anonymous customer data, acknowledged TomTom.
TomTom sold customer data to the road use at the municipal and provincial authorities. They in turn used for planning of infrastructure projects. The authorities, the data flows but also to the police. The officials noted the fact is often driven out too fast and were planning thus makes the design of stationary speed cameras.
Also in Germany, TomTom's navigation data to the local users. It had been purchased but no municipality data, said a spokesman for the TomTom news agency dpa. CEO Harold Goddijn apologized in an e-mail newsletter from the Dutch customers. "This kind of use we have not seen before, " he insisted. You have full understanding that customers do not want this. Goddijn promised to prevent the possibility of access for the traffic police.
TomTom sold customer data to the road use at the municipal and provincial authorities. They in turn used for planning of infrastructure projects. The authorities, the data flows but also to the police. The officials noted the fact is often driven out too fast and were planning thus makes the design of stationary speed cameras.
Also in Germany, TomTom's navigation data to the local users. It had been purchased but no municipality data, said a spokesman for the TomTom news agency dpa. CEO Harold Goddijn apologized in an e-mail newsletter from the Dutch customers. "This kind of use we have not seen before, " he insisted. You have full understanding that customers do not want this. Goddijn promised to prevent the possibility of access for the traffic police.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Like me:prevent Facebook from sharing private information to companies
Some ten million German use Facebook, share preferences, photos, status info. What data is public and what Facebook tells the advertisers about users? Who to "Like" is clicked, rate may be more than he bargained for.
The "Like" button-press daily in the social community Facebook million users. Thus, they express their consent to a comment from a friend or the enthusiasm of a YouTube video. Recently, this button is not only the offer of Facebook, other sites have the possibility to include the button. To recommend to friends with a click on an article about Bild.de or movie in the database Imdb.com.
What's on in the background?
Stop the transfer of your data to third parties
Check out who does what can learn about you: After you log on to the account, privacy settings and personal information and contributions. What settings you make in order to prevent the disclosure of personal data to other site operators, shows the Quick Start Guide "No private data for foreign firms ".
Unintentionally, open the Preferences
For new registered users on Facebook in all areas apply initially to the company's defined preferences.Die sind seit dem bislang letzten Update der Plattform besonders offen gestaltet – und sie werden häufig geändert und umstrukturiert. Sun shows such as Facebook for all to see the address you biography, information about friends, family, relationship status, residence and hometown in your profile. Who does not want to disclose this information, must fight through the numerous adjustment possibilities. So you still enjoy "social networking " have, COMPUTER IMAGE shows in the Guide "Facebook: How to protect your privacy, " the most important settings.
Improvement in the defense against phishing attacks
A positive message: to avoid that strangers log into your Facebook account, the company now offers the opportunity to PCs or mobile phones to register. Each login attempt by an unknown device then follows the request for identification and an e-mail to the address you specify. This will help you when you sign a non-known computer wants. To activate the function, they also learn the "No private data for foreign firms ".
The "Like" button-press daily in the social community Facebook million users. Thus, they express their consent to a comment from a friend or the enthusiasm of a YouTube video. Recently, this button is not only the offer of Facebook, other sites have the possibility to include the button. To recommend to friends with a click on an article about Bild.de or movie in the database Imdb.com.
What's on in the background?
- Facebook stores each "Like"-click on any website on its servers. One learns Facebook, which pages, articles and products are you well, you can present customized advertising and make money.
- Appears automatically every "Like"-Click on the so-called Wall of the user. What he has found it good to see, then in any case his Facebook contacts.
- If you do not change in the "privacy" your preferences, may even have seen each of the over 400 million Facebook members, which pages you "Like" is clicked.
- Anyway: The operator of the website, "Like me"on the clicked learns nothing about the Facebook visitors.
- But Facebook wants to pass on to another location information of members. This gives operators of some Internet pages automatically personal data of the user when he calls these pages on Facebook. What are the data automatically for this personalization, says not Facebook. At the start there's only three such sites, including the new online Microsoft Office (docs.com), but it will probably do more.
Stop the transfer of your data to third parties
Check out who does what can learn about you: After you log on to the account, privacy settings and personal information and contributions. What settings you make in order to prevent the disclosure of personal data to other site operators, shows the Quick Start Guide "No private data for foreign firms ".
Unintentionally, open the Preferences
For new registered users on Facebook in all areas apply initially to the company's defined preferences.Die sind seit dem bislang letzten Update der Plattform besonders offen gestaltet – und sie werden häufig geändert und umstrukturiert. Sun shows such as Facebook for all to see the address you biography, information about friends, family, relationship status, residence and hometown in your profile. Who does not want to disclose this information, must fight through the numerous adjustment possibilities. So you still enjoy "social networking " have, COMPUTER IMAGE shows in the Guide "Facebook: How to protect your privacy, " the most important settings.
Improvement in the defense against phishing attacks
A positive message: to avoid that strangers log into your Facebook account, the company now offers the opportunity to PCs or mobile phones to register. Each login attempt by an unknown device then follows the request for identification and an e-mail to the address you specify. This will help you when you sign a non-known computer wants. To activate the function, they also learn the "No private data for foreign firms ".
Facebook and Google start Groupon clones
The coupon service Groupon "is a mega-hit. Now do abhaben and Facebook and Google a piece of the lucrative pie - and start similar services in the United States.
Facebook expanded its service "deals ". So far, the function displays only deals in your area. Now Facebook friends to join in a buying group. The more people opt for a bargain, the lower the final price. Similar Groupon works "Offers" Google: The service you receive regular special offers by e-mail offers. Choose sufficiently interested in the bargain, comes into the business.
Facebook and Google Offers Deals to start in a field test initially only in selected regions of the United States. If and when the services come to us is still not known.
Facebook expanded its service "deals ". So far, the function displays only deals in your area. Now Facebook friends to join in a buying group. The more people opt for a bargain, the lower the final price. Similar Groupon works "Offers" Google: The service you receive regular special offers by e-mail offers. Choose sufficiently interested in the bargain, comes into the business.
Facebook and Google Offers Deals to start in a field test initially only in selected regions of the United States. If and when the services come to us is still not known.
Facebook: How to protect yourself from the stalker-worm
Know who visits your profile most often - a tempting Facebook feature. An alleged stalker App advertises exactly, but behind it lies a worm that is after your friends.
Recommended by friends
The Wicked: The prompt to install the stalker app is apparently of Facebook friends, and therefore comes across credible. Sorry, to copy a fallacy, because if you fulfill the request, sent along with the JavaScript code in the address bar of your browser and call up, installed the malware. The spreads to continue on your profile more than a half million users will already be affected.
Curiosity rather than caution
The pest, you agree to strange-sounding subject lines like "WOW, now you can see who looks at your profile!" In addition to Wall and message bar appeared on the worm on Facebook Chat as well as invitations to events. Click on any case the associated Link - and copy any codes! The information on alleged top-stalkers that appear on the bulletin boards of your friends are generated randomly, the application does not work. The purpose is different: Because of the many clicks and the massive proliferation of the links to earn money by those behind page views.
Step 1: To stop the worm on Facebook
If you have already clicked the link and the instructions are followed the pest, the stalker app in Facebook now has permissions that should be removed urgently. You must delete the application in your privacy settings - the following guide shows the process step by step.
Step 2: To remove TR/Kazy.mekml.1
Experience reports that a Trojan called TR/Kazy.mekml.1 is directly associated with the stalker app on Facebook. The pest hides files, thus creating the impression that they are permanently deleted. In return you will be informed about the problems of your operating system and get a recommendation to buy special software for the repair.
If you then become victims of the worm, check your PC with absolutely free security programs such as Spybot or Ad-Aware and scan your system with a virus scanner such as AntiVir. Dive TR/Kazy.mekml.1 as a fund to remove immediately the pest. After you make with the free program Unhide the hidden content of a Trojan visible again.
Recommended by friends
The Wicked: The prompt to install the stalker app is apparently of Facebook friends, and therefore comes across credible. Sorry, to copy a fallacy, because if you fulfill the request, sent along with the JavaScript code in the address bar of your browser and call up, installed the malware. The spreads to continue on your profile more than a half million users will already be affected.
Curiosity rather than caution
The pest, you agree to strange-sounding subject lines like "WOW, now you can see who looks at your profile!" In addition to Wall and message bar appeared on the worm on Facebook Chat as well as invitations to events. Click on any case the associated Link - and copy any codes! The information on alleged top-stalkers that appear on the bulletin boards of your friends are generated randomly, the application does not work. The purpose is different: Because of the many clicks and the massive proliferation of the links to earn money by those behind page views.
Step 1: To stop the worm on Facebook
If you have already clicked the link and the instructions are followed the pest, the stalker app in Facebook now has permissions that should be removed urgently. You must delete the application in your privacy settings - the following guide shows the process step by step.
Step 2: To remove TR/Kazy.mekml.1
Experience reports that a Trojan called TR/Kazy.mekml.1 is directly associated with the stalker app on Facebook. The pest hides files, thus creating the impression that they are permanently deleted. In return you will be informed about the problems of your operating system and get a recommendation to buy special software for the repair.
If you then become victims of the worm, check your PC with absolutely free security programs such as Spybot or Ad-Aware and scan your system with a virus scanner such as AntiVir. Dive TR/Kazy.mekml.1 as a fund to remove immediately the pest. After you make with the free program Unhide the hidden content of a Trojan visible again.
According to data theft on PSN: What you should now
Hackers have spied at Sony millions of customer data. COMPUTER GAMES shows you how to protect themselves from abuse.
Since 20 April 2011 Sony's Playstation Network (PSN) is not available. Long shrouded in silence, the company of the reasons. It is now clear: Hackers have found a security hole and spied sensitive customer data. There may be including credit card information of its users. Sony is working feverishly to make the online service, secure and back into gear.
Is clear: your personal information in the wrong hands. The Question: How do you deal with the threat? Reassuring and worrying at the same time: banks are currently at an elevated alert. Compared COMPUTER GAMES gave many of his employees that they proceed from the largest data theft in history. "need for any damages resulting from the possible manipulation in the context of the data theft are liable to cardholders do not, "said a spokesman for the Central Credit Committee, a coalition of associations of private banks, savings banks, state, national and Raiffeisen banks: the same time they calm down. Some banks still recommend to the credit card to lock and to apply for new ones - with the motto "better safe than sorry. " There are also other measures that will protect you from abuse. In the gallery you can find out more.
Since 20 April 2011 Sony's Playstation Network (PSN) is not available. Long shrouded in silence, the company of the reasons. It is now clear: Hackers have found a security hole and spied sensitive customer data. There may be including credit card information of its users. Sony is working feverishly to make the online service, secure and back into gear.
Is clear: your personal information in the wrong hands. The Question: How do you deal with the threat? Reassuring and worrying at the same time: banks are currently at an elevated alert. Compared COMPUTER GAMES gave many of his employees that they proceed from the largest data theft in history. "need for any damages resulting from the possible manipulation in the context of the data theft are liable to cardholders do not, "said a spokesman for the Central Credit Committee, a coalition of associations of private banks, savings banks, state, national and Raiffeisen banks: the same time they calm down. Some banks still recommend to the credit card to lock and to apply for new ones - with the motto "better safe than sorry. " There are also other measures that will protect you from abuse. In the gallery you can find out more.
Windows 7 desktop set up and create space
If you frequently work with Windows 7, the desktop quickly degenerates parking many unnecessary documents and links. We show how to set up individually in a matter of minutes your Windows 7 desktop and keep track. Find All practical tips "set desktop Windows 7" In our slide show.
After a fresh installation of Windows 7 by default, only the Recycle Bin appears as an icon on the desktop. This changes, however, usually quite quickly. Personal Folders, files or links land on the desktop until it literally is in chaos. In this case, Windows 7, a number of good ways to organize the Desktop to get the clear view and is related to everything you need fast.
Standard desktop icons remove
All standard desktop icons such as computer and network may be freely inserted or removed. To do this, right-click an empty space on the desktop and select Personalize. In the next window you click Change desktop icons. You can view the icons computer, trash, user files, system control and network, or deselect. So if you want to create space on your desktop, simply choose from all unnecessary icons and confirm by clicking Apply.
Size of the desktop icons change
In addition to the easy removal of the symbols, there are other ways to gain more space on the desktop. Thus, the icon size can be changed easily using the mouse and keyboard. First, click the left mouse button on any free space on the desktop, so no icon is selected. Now press the Ctrl key and spin the mouse wheel. Then changes the size of the symbols. If there are many icons on your desktop, you create the best place, by shrinking all a little. To restore the default size, click the right mouse button on the desktop and select the shortcut menu to view the setting Medium Icons.
Links to the taskbar attach
With Windows 7 can often be used to remove program shortcuts from the desktop and attach it to the taskbar. To clear not only on your desktop, but can while working faster and more directly access the program links. Simply move the icon directly hold mouse button on the taskbar. Simply drag and drop can then change the position of the link. If you want to create a folder for personal files or programs on the taskbar, then look at the photo show folder Superbar adhere to.
Position, size, and adjust the taskbar transparency
For Windows 7, the taskbar is always default at the bottom of the screen. However, this need not remain so. Click the right mouse button on a blank area on the taskbar, and fix it, remove the hook from the context-entry system tray. Now you can move the bar by drag and drop. To do this in the task bar, hold the left mouse button and move the cursor to the left, right or top of the screen. The size, or width of the taskbar, you also change, move through. Move the mouse to the outer edge of the taskbar, hold down the left mouse button and move the taskbar to the desired size.
If you want to change the transparency of the taskbar, click the right mouse button on the desktop, select Customize, and then window color. Now you can change the color intensity on the dial. For more tips on setting up and cleaning up your Windows 7 desktop, see our slide show, desktop in Windows device 7.
After a fresh installation of Windows 7 by default, only the Recycle Bin appears as an icon on the desktop. This changes, however, usually quite quickly. Personal Folders, files or links land on the desktop until it literally is in chaos. In this case, Windows 7, a number of good ways to organize the Desktop to get the clear view and is related to everything you need fast.
Standard desktop icons remove
All standard desktop icons such as computer and network may be freely inserted or removed. To do this, right-click an empty space on the desktop and select Personalize. In the next window you click Change desktop icons. You can view the icons computer, trash, user files, system control and network, or deselect. So if you want to create space on your desktop, simply choose from all unnecessary icons and confirm by clicking Apply.
Size of the desktop icons change
In addition to the easy removal of the symbols, there are other ways to gain more space on the desktop. Thus, the icon size can be changed easily using the mouse and keyboard. First, click the left mouse button on any free space on the desktop, so no icon is selected. Now press the Ctrl key and spin the mouse wheel. Then changes the size of the symbols. If there are many icons on your desktop, you create the best place, by shrinking all a little. To restore the default size, click the right mouse button on the desktop and select the shortcut menu to view the setting Medium Icons.
Links to the taskbar attach
With Windows 7 can often be used to remove program shortcuts from the desktop and attach it to the taskbar. To clear not only on your desktop, but can while working faster and more directly access the program links. Simply move the icon directly hold mouse button on the taskbar. Simply drag and drop can then change the position of the link. If you want to create a folder for personal files or programs on the taskbar, then look at the photo show folder Superbar adhere to.
Position, size, and adjust the taskbar transparency
For Windows 7, the taskbar is always default at the bottom of the screen. However, this need not remain so. Click the right mouse button on a blank area on the taskbar, and fix it, remove the hook from the context-entry system tray. Now you can move the bar by drag and drop. To do this in the task bar, hold the left mouse button and move the cursor to the left, right or top of the screen. The size, or width of the taskbar, you also change, move through. Move the mouse to the outer edge of the taskbar, hold down the left mouse button and move the taskbar to the desired size.
If you want to change the transparency of the taskbar, click the right mouse button on the desktop, select Customize, and then window color. Now you can change the color intensity on the dial. For more tips on setting up and cleaning up your Windows 7 desktop, see our slide show, desktop in Windows device 7.
Acer Z576x All-In-One for the living room
Long, the computer not only offices but also conquered the living room. Bulky PCs in beige unit shall, nevertheless, not exactly a pleasant living environment. All-In-One PCs to solve this problem: you touch the keyboard here is hardly used, and if they do, they disappear behind discreetly behind the screen, which can then be used as a TV.
23-inch screen for movie enjoyment
This multimedia-oriented user has the Acer for its Z576x series view. Full-HD is here as the delivery package, such as 5-watt speakers, Windows 7 operating system and a large screen of 23 inches for comfortable movie experience.
The devices come in aluminum-black design, therefore, disappear from cables in the base. Thus, the devices can be easily integrated into your living environment. This is also due a nice lighting effect: Blue LEDs on the integrated speakers can be adjusted in four levels of intensity, of a dull half-light to the keyboard light.
Is operated by the All-in-One is primarily due to its intuitive finger guide. In the bottom of the screen icons of the most used applications that can be selected with a single touch. However, it can in the selection of sub-menus are already difficult to meet the right point.
Up to 1.5 terabytes of storage
In the film-friendly 16:9 Seitenverhätlnis held monitor gives you HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Depending on the model of the hybrid screen with TV tuner to morph into a TV. For exciting movie experience but can also provide a Blu-ray combo drive that is optional. Optionally, a double-layer DVD drive is on board.
The pulse are depending on the model, an Intel Core i7-i5 or in processor. Serial ATA hard drives with a capacity of up to 1.5 terabytes provide ample storage space. The substantial 8-gigabyte DDR3 cope with the Nvidia Geforce GT440 and graphics-oriented games and demanding applications. Depending on the model and a Nvidia Geforce GT435M is used.
Spend Abel: Eight USB ports
Spend Abel was Acer with the connections. Eight USB ports brings the all-in-One, but only a VGA instead of HDMI port and two audio ports.
For easy organizing multimedia content Acer has installed appropriate applications. So shall facilitate, for example, "touch music" to manage your favorite music, "touch video" streaming movies and YouTube content. Analogous Apps it for Internet use, video cameras and photo organization. The interaction via home network with other IT devices simplifies a specific application.
The Aspire 5761 is available from 799 $. For the Aspire Z5763 proud to 1,499 euros change hands. In any case, it happens: A NVIDIA 3D glasses for the video fans of the third dimension.
23-inch screen for movie enjoyment
This multimedia-oriented user has the Acer for its Z576x series view. Full-HD is here as the delivery package, such as 5-watt speakers, Windows 7 operating system and a large screen of 23 inches for comfortable movie experience.
The devices come in aluminum-black design, therefore, disappear from cables in the base. Thus, the devices can be easily integrated into your living environment. This is also due a nice lighting effect: Blue LEDs on the integrated speakers can be adjusted in four levels of intensity, of a dull half-light to the keyboard light.
Is operated by the All-in-One is primarily due to its intuitive finger guide. In the bottom of the screen icons of the most used applications that can be selected with a single touch. However, it can in the selection of sub-menus are already difficult to meet the right point.
Up to 1.5 terabytes of storage
In the film-friendly 16:9 Seitenverhätlnis held monitor gives you HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Depending on the model of the hybrid screen with TV tuner to morph into a TV. For exciting movie experience but can also provide a Blu-ray combo drive that is optional. Optionally, a double-layer DVD drive is on board.
The pulse are depending on the model, an Intel Core i7-i5 or in processor. Serial ATA hard drives with a capacity of up to 1.5 terabytes provide ample storage space. The substantial 8-gigabyte DDR3 cope with the Nvidia Geforce GT440 and graphics-oriented games and demanding applications. Depending on the model and a Nvidia Geforce GT435M is used.
Spend Abel: Eight USB ports
Spend Abel was Acer with the connections. Eight USB ports brings the all-in-One, but only a VGA instead of HDMI port and two audio ports.
For easy organizing multimedia content Acer has installed appropriate applications. So shall facilitate, for example, "touch music" to manage your favorite music, "touch video" streaming movies and YouTube content. Analogous Apps it for Internet use, video cameras and photo organization. The interaction via home network with other IT devices simplifies a specific application.
The Aspire 5761 is available from 799 $. For the Aspire Z5763 proud to 1,499 euros change hands. In any case, it happens: A NVIDIA 3D glasses for the video fans of the third dimension.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
New photo: Does the iPhone 5 like that?
Apple has apparently begun to ship prototypes of the iPhone to 5 on selected cooperation partners. Attributes are circulating pictures of the supposed new smartphones.
If you believe the recordings, which can be found about the IT-blog "MicGadget", then looks like the iPhone, the iPhone 5 4th The New hidden "under the hood. " IPhone rumored to be working in 5 of the "A5" processor from Apple, which is installed in the iPad 2, where it provides for increased speed. Plus, the iPhone will give it 5 from launch also in white - in this case Apple slips up in the previous text generation.
Whether the iPhone 5 next to the aforementioned processor receives a more powerful camera with an eight-megapixel image sensor, a NFC chip and LTE support is still not known. Cautious rumors chefs do not believe in a real leap in evolution and is baptized, the fifth-generation iPhone as a precaution "iPhone 4S" - in reference to the iPhone 3G, which offered over the previous small too new.
If you believe the recordings, which can be found about the IT-blog "MicGadget", then looks like the iPhone, the iPhone 5 4th The New hidden "under the hood. " IPhone rumored to be working in 5 of the "A5" processor from Apple, which is installed in the iPad 2, where it provides for increased speed. Plus, the iPhone will give it 5 from launch also in white - in this case Apple slips up in the previous text generation.
Whether the iPhone 5 next to the aforementioned processor receives a more powerful camera with an eight-megapixel image sensor, a NFC chip and LTE support is still not known. Cautious rumors chefs do not believe in a real leap in evolution and is baptized, the fifth-generation iPhone as a precaution "iPhone 4S" - in reference to the iPhone 3G, which offered over the previous small too new.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Activate immediately theft protection for smartphones
With a few tricks, mobile phone thieves spoil the fun quickly or even find the device again. COMPUTER IMAGE shows you how to protect your mobile phone.
Who lost the mobile device, easy to panic - especially when it was stolen. Mainly because with the equipment and phone numbers, important contacts, text messages, emails and photos are gone. Mobile phone thefts can not always prevent. COMPUTER IMAGE shows you how to protect in the event of a case your data from unauthorized access or may not get back even your mobile phone easier.
What protects against unauthorized use?
Lock: aggravated unauthorized access to the phone menu - it can not be operated.
SIM lock: Locks the phone when a foreign SIM card is inserted and automatically notifies you by SMS.
Parental control: Restricts access to certain mobile phone features, including the purchase of mobile programs or access to photos.
Protection against cell phone-Klau: find, lock, delete
More and more mobile phones have three other arrows in the quiver against thieves - as you in the gallery: see "Safety Tips locate mobile phone ". The meeting only if a thief takes your SIM card from the phone. COMPUTER IMAGE shows how to use the functions with the phones from Apple, Samsung, Motorola and HTC.
Some phones can also be upgraded via software with a theft protection. Miss out so the program Anti-Theft by F-Secure smartphone with Android operating program, Symbian S60 or Windows Mobile is a positioning and locking function. How to use the program, COMPUTER IMAGE shows an example of Nokia phones.
What protects against misuse?
Not only the mobile phone theft has serious consequences. Even if unauthorized persons get your phone in your fingers, is in danger. Parents are just burned children - for example, when changing their offspring on the mobile phone by mistake the lock code or phone number whatsoever.
And who would want any prying contemporaries presented on a silver platter, with whom he exchanged phone calls or SMS? The best protection against snoopers and playing children: Enter the phone is not out of hand, can you not lying about it. But because it sometimes happens, you should at least turn on the menu lock your phone and use parental control features, provided that the model possesses it.
Regularly back up your data smartphones on the computer. This works with all mobile phones with computer port using the software that came with the device. If the phone is off, you do not have to laboriously reconstruct your entire phone book.
The cell phone is gone - what do I do?
Clearly angry, you just may be so, but you should respond with a cool head. Proceed as follows:
Insurance pointless
Cell phones are rarely protected in case of loss of the household or car insurance. But there are special mobile phone insurance. According to advertising, they not only compensation for loss, but also when the phone breaks. But in practice, the degree is not worth such a policy. The reasons:
Cold comfort: only when the phone switches force the owner to pay a large part of the insurance. But not all.
Who lost the mobile device, easy to panic - especially when it was stolen. Mainly because with the equipment and phone numbers, important contacts, text messages, emails and photos are gone. Mobile phone thefts can not always prevent. COMPUTER IMAGE shows you how to protect in the event of a case your data from unauthorized access or may not get back even your mobile phone easier.
What protects against unauthorized use?
Lock: aggravated unauthorized access to the phone menu - it can not be operated.
SIM lock: Locks the phone when a foreign SIM card is inserted and automatically notifies you by SMS.
Parental control: Restricts access to certain mobile phone features, including the purchase of mobile programs or access to photos.
Protection against cell phone-Klau: find, lock, delete
More and more mobile phones have three other arrows in the quiver against thieves - as you in the gallery: see "Safety Tips locate mobile phone ". The meeting only if a thief takes your SIM card from the phone. COMPUTER IMAGE shows how to use the functions with the phones from Apple, Samsung, Motorola and HTC.
Some phones can also be upgraded via software with a theft protection. Miss out so the program Anti-Theft by F-Secure smartphone with Android operating program, Symbian S60 or Windows Mobile is a positioning and locking function. How to use the program, COMPUTER IMAGE shows an example of Nokia phones.
What protects against misuse?
Not only the mobile phone theft has serious consequences. Even if unauthorized persons get your phone in your fingers, is in danger. Parents are just burned children - for example, when changing their offspring on the mobile phone by mistake the lock code or phone number whatsoever.
And who would want any prying contemporaries presented on a silver platter, with whom he exchanged phone calls or SMS? The best protection against snoopers and playing children: Enter the phone is not out of hand, can you not lying about it. But because it sometimes happens, you should at least turn on the menu lock your phone and use parental control features, provided that the model possesses it.
Regularly back up your data smartphones on the computer. This works with all mobile phones with computer port using the software that came with the device. If the phone is off, you do not have to laboriously reconstruct your entire phone book.
The cell phone is gone - what do I do?
Clearly angry, you just may be so, but you should respond with a cool head. Proceed as follows:
- Your own phone number to call: The easiest way to recover mobile phones in the home or moved to address honest finder. What you should do it quickly, before the battery is empty.
- The network operator SIM card lock: Do not wait too long or a thief using the phone at your expense. Please order while a replacement card to be quickly accessible. Therefore, depending on the operator due up to 25$.
- Display report: Enter the police out of the model name, the so-called IMEI number. This is a kind of license platefor your mobile . This allows the device to recognize unique if it reappears. The IMEI number is displayed on the mobile phone display when you type * # 06 #. In addition, the IMEI number on a sticker on the phone box.
Insurance pointless
Cell phones are rarely protected in case of loss of the household or car insurance. But there are special mobile phone insurance. According to advertising, they not only compensation for loss, but also when the phone breaks. But in practice, the degree is not worth such a policy. The reasons:
- High costs: The policies cost between 1.45 $ and 7.95 per month or pay a one-time fee of 60 to 80 euros. This is in proportion to the cost of the device.
- Unnecessary time pressure: insurance there are many providers for cell phones that when the contract is not older than three months.
- High Deductible: All insurance companies require a deductible in case of damage 15-60 $, so that the final only to mobile phones from 120 $ purchase price calculated. But also very expensive for mobile phones is worth a degree is not, because most insurance companies only replace between 150 $ and 350 $. Higher coverage is only on payment of substantially higher premiums.
- Klau Klau is not the same: If the mobile phone stolen when it is lying around unsecured, will pay a little insurance. The majority of the insurance pays only if a phone is lost during a break - most thieves coveted fishing equipment but from open bags or jackets.
Cold comfort: only when the phone switches force the owner to pay a large part of the insurance. But not all.
Sony NWZ-A846 (32 GB)
While Apple products dominate the MP3 player upper class, but the others should not sleep. Whether the Sony NWZ-A846 can hold its own even without touch screen, read the test AUDIO VIDEO FOTO BILD.
Noise suppression
The compact Sony NWZ-A846 delivered in the listening test powerful bass and fine treble and won with a pleasant sound. He is mainly suited for outdoors: On the outer sides of the included earbuds (MDR-NC033) are small microphones built to detect the ambient noise such as road noise, the noise of air conditioners or the noise in rail and air. The Sony player then creates an "inverted" sound signal and erases from the noise. In the test, this filter worked so well that even soft classical music could be heard well in noisy environments.
OLED display
The player does have a very small display, thanks to the OLED technology (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen menus and photos but shows very bright, high contrast and rich colors. In relation to the screen size (diagonal: 7.1 inches / 2.8 inches) the resolution with 400x240 pixels is quite high and pictures and videos will reflect detailed. For control, the Sony player a four-part pad, not the screen is touch sensitive. The NWZ-A846 can be after getting time on the buttons to operate quickly and conveniently.
Memory
Using the supplied dedicated USB cable by the Sony connection to the PC, which then recognizes the player as an external memory. When transferring music files to the player is quite fast. One gigabyte MP3s are in five minutes in the memory of the NWZ-A846. Copying the files is done by drag and drop, but also to synchronize with Windows Media Player is available. The battery is charged via USB as well, fully loaded, he played in the test from 27.5 hours long music. Supplied with a plug adapter for the use of ear plugs on the aircraft. Printed there is the Sony NWZ-A846 only a guideline on the memory of the MP3 player includes a detailed instruction manual.
Conclusion: Sony NWZ-A846
The compact Sony NWZ-A846 offers good sound and suppress has earphones, the ambient noise. For those who want to go just listen music, the NWZ-A846 is a good companion.
Noise suppression
The compact Sony NWZ-A846 delivered in the listening test powerful bass and fine treble and won with a pleasant sound. He is mainly suited for outdoors: On the outer sides of the included earbuds (MDR-NC033) are small microphones built to detect the ambient noise such as road noise, the noise of air conditioners or the noise in rail and air. The Sony player then creates an "inverted" sound signal and erases from the noise. In the test, this filter worked so well that even soft classical music could be heard well in noisy environments.
OLED display
The player does have a very small display, thanks to the OLED technology (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen menus and photos but shows very bright, high contrast and rich colors. In relation to the screen size (diagonal: 7.1 inches / 2.8 inches) the resolution with 400x240 pixels is quite high and pictures and videos will reflect detailed. For control, the Sony player a four-part pad, not the screen is touch sensitive. The NWZ-A846 can be after getting time on the buttons to operate quickly and conveniently.
Memory
Using the supplied dedicated USB cable by the Sony connection to the PC, which then recognizes the player as an external memory. When transferring music files to the player is quite fast. One gigabyte MP3s are in five minutes in the memory of the NWZ-A846. Copying the files is done by drag and drop, but also to synchronize with Windows Media Player is available. The battery is charged via USB as well, fully loaded, he played in the test from 27.5 hours long music. Supplied with a plug adapter for the use of ear plugs on the aircraft. Printed there is the Sony NWZ-A846 only a guideline on the memory of the MP3 player includes a detailed instruction manual.
Conclusion: Sony NWZ-A846
The compact Sony NWZ-A846 offers good sound and suppress has earphones, the ambient noise. For those who want to go just listen music, the NWZ-A846 is a good companion.
Apple iPod nano (4th generation)
Flatter, faster, better equipped: The iPod touch, Apple is in the 4th Some features of the iPhone generation 4 and allows video conferences - Face Time Apples.
Apple's iPod touch in the 4th Generation of 7.2 millimeters remarkably lower than its predecessor at 8.5 millimeters. Player moves in the width of 58.9 millimeters, also a new record for a compact. The case has - unlike the iPhone 4 - to continue the flattering hand, silver on the edges thinning back. Yet it is also just as prone to fingerprints. Solution to a problem concerning the fast smearing housing waiting at Apple are still in vain.
Retinal Display
The display has the suffix "retina (retina), has a resolution of 960x640 pixels and is similar to the fourth screen of the iPhone The presentation is detailed and sharp. As usual, four buttons adorn the body, the body of the controller is made using the touch-sensitive display. The new multi-axis sensor (gyroscope) also allows a movement control by tilting the device in all four directions - a fun feature facilities for games like Doodle Jump.
Processor: Gigahertz A4
A processor of type A4 with a clock rate of one GHz ensures speed. It is by the same processor type that is also in the first generation of integrated iPad and to 256 megabytes of memory draws - only half as much as in the fourth iPhone In practice, check all applications ran smoothly, both Internet content and games. The latter can be divided over the newly built Game Center now with friends over the Internet. The operating system of the iPod Touch set to 4G 4th iOS.
Videos and Photos
New compared to previous models, the two small cameras for video conferencing on the front and back. App is the best option to Face Time, and is known by the iPhone 4 works with the iPod but slightly different. To activate an e-mail account is required. Note: Once you have confirmed receipt of an e-mail from Apple, can be started Face Time on the specified address.
The compound is built up via WLAN. The rear camera films in HD resolution (720p), which left a decent impression. It is suitable for photos, but with a relatively low resolution of 0.7 megapixels - that can easily noticeable in missing details in the pictures. The user facing the lens is only good for videos and photos at 640x480 pixels and is intended mainly for face-time use.
iTunes is required
Some disadvantages, however, you must take into account: In order to fill the iPod with music, continues to add the free iTunes program required that before the commissioning of the first iPod to download from the Internet must. The computer recognizes the iPod is not like most other MP3 player simply as a removable disk. The device plays any files that are stored in the Windows audio format WMA. With iTunes can convert WMA files, but the Apple-compatible format.
Battery
Battery performance is very good. Reached the iPod touch in the music business but not quite as promised by Apple 40 hours. With the supplied headphones, the iPod is louder than it allows the European standard DIN EN50332-1: If you turn on the iPod, are his close to 110 decibels in the long run harmful to your hearing.
iPod touch vs. iPhone 4: What is missing?
Apart from the phone function, you must overcome with the MP3 player a few more losses: The iPhone takes pictures at a resolution of five megapixels and has a flashing light, the iPod has only 960x720 pixels (0.7 megapixels), with no flash. A GPS sensor is the MP3 player is not on board. The position determines the maps app via WiFi.
Tip: Parallel to the iPod touch, 4G, Apple iPod nano revised. The MP3 player in the sixth generation is significantly smaller than its predecessor and has a touch screen display. Also small, the iPod shuffle, Apple has brought to its feet.
Bottom Line: Apple iPod touch 4G
The Apple iPod touch in the fourth generation is chic than ever. The new optional equipment is fun, though the camera with 0.7 megapixel resolution is poor. Very simple operation thrilled thousands of additional programs are available to upgrade the MP3 player.
Apple's iPod touch in the 4th Generation of 7.2 millimeters remarkably lower than its predecessor at 8.5 millimeters. Player moves in the width of 58.9 millimeters, also a new record for a compact. The case has - unlike the iPhone 4 - to continue the flattering hand, silver on the edges thinning back. Yet it is also just as prone to fingerprints. Solution to a problem concerning the fast smearing housing waiting at Apple are still in vain.
Retinal Display
The display has the suffix "retina (retina), has a resolution of 960x640 pixels and is similar to the fourth screen of the iPhone The presentation is detailed and sharp. As usual, four buttons adorn the body, the body of the controller is made using the touch-sensitive display. The new multi-axis sensor (gyroscope) also allows a movement control by tilting the device in all four directions - a fun feature facilities for games like Doodle Jump.
Processor: Gigahertz A4
A processor of type A4 with a clock rate of one GHz ensures speed. It is by the same processor type that is also in the first generation of integrated iPad and to 256 megabytes of memory draws - only half as much as in the fourth iPhone In practice, check all applications ran smoothly, both Internet content and games. The latter can be divided over the newly built Game Center now with friends over the Internet. The operating system of the iPod Touch set to 4G 4th iOS.
Videos and Photos
New compared to previous models, the two small cameras for video conferencing on the front and back. App is the best option to Face Time, and is known by the iPhone 4 works with the iPod but slightly different. To activate an e-mail account is required. Note: Once you have confirmed receipt of an e-mail from Apple, can be started Face Time on the specified address.
The compound is built up via WLAN. The rear camera films in HD resolution (720p), which left a decent impression. It is suitable for photos, but with a relatively low resolution of 0.7 megapixels - that can easily noticeable in missing details in the pictures. The user facing the lens is only good for videos and photos at 640x480 pixels and is intended mainly for face-time use.
iTunes is required
Some disadvantages, however, you must take into account: In order to fill the iPod with music, continues to add the free iTunes program required that before the commissioning of the first iPod to download from the Internet must. The computer recognizes the iPod is not like most other MP3 player simply as a removable disk. The device plays any files that are stored in the Windows audio format WMA. With iTunes can convert WMA files, but the Apple-compatible format.
Battery
Battery performance is very good. Reached the iPod touch in the music business but not quite as promised by Apple 40 hours. With the supplied headphones, the iPod is louder than it allows the European standard DIN EN50332-1: If you turn on the iPod, are his close to 110 decibels in the long run harmful to your hearing.
iPod touch vs. iPhone 4: What is missing?
Apart from the phone function, you must overcome with the MP3 player a few more losses: The iPhone takes pictures at a resolution of five megapixels and has a flashing light, the iPod has only 960x720 pixels (0.7 megapixels), with no flash. A GPS sensor is the MP3 player is not on board. The position determines the maps app via WiFi.
Tip: Parallel to the iPod touch, 4G, Apple iPod nano revised. The MP3 player in the sixth generation is significantly smaller than its predecessor and has a touch screen display. Also small, the iPod shuffle, Apple has brought to its feet.
Bottom Line: Apple iPod touch 4G
The Apple iPod touch in the fourth generation is chic than ever. The new optional equipment is fun, though the camera with 0.7 megapixel resolution is poor. Very simple operation thrilled thousands of additional programs are available to upgrade the MP3 player.
Headphones for MP3 Player
Manufacturers of MP3 players like to save the supplied headphones. The earbuds, however, have a decisive influence on the listening session. The editorial staff has undergone cheap and expensive alternatives, a detailed test.
Are expensive headphones necessarily better?
The survey shows 76 headphones from ten to more than 100 $. The best (Etymotic Research) is among the most expensive copies and falls into the category of in-ear headphones. Significantly cheaper and yet compelling models of this type you get with the Philips SHE9850 in fifth place and the absolute bargain - Panasonic RP-HJE120 - in 15th place For fans of the clip headphones cheap, but somewhat dowdy-looking Koss recommends fourth. A more modern design with a similarly good sound delivers not much more expensive, AKG K 518 LE from tenth place. The price does not always have the music!
Open or closed - which are you?
Open headphones can pass sound waves - in both directions: Ambient sounds should be heard, the user does not feel completely cut off from the outside world. The other way round to get to the neighbor, which plays the MP3 Player straight. An open structure is found in many temples in traditional headphones and in-ear type models that sit flat in the ear.
Closed headphones can penetrate hardly music to the outside and seal off ambient noise from. Generally, you will deliver powerful bass, because sound waves are focused on the ear of the user. Closed structures are found in some large bracket headphones as well as many modern in-ear models. Important for the latter: To maximize the full sound, the ear plugs to seal the ear canal. For different sized ears therefore lie with different silicone sleeves.
The comfort of different constructions
Headband Headphones can sit up easily, but do not hold well while jogging. These factors are headphones with ear-or neckband. If you run with closed in-ear models, there is a risk, bicycle bells and other warning signs to ignore.
The ear plugs of closed in-ear models usually cause a slight feeling of pressure in the ear - that some people find unpleasant. Manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Ultimate Ears and Etymotic Research offer a special service for certain models: A hearing care professional takes impressions of your ears and the plugs formed accordingly. This makes for the perfect fit.
Active noise cancellation
They want when listening to music are not bothered by ambient noise, such as noise from the turbine in an airplane? There are special headphones with built-in electronics to hide the disturbing frequencies. Such models you can not find in the big overview, but the following link.
Are expensive headphones necessarily better?
The survey shows 76 headphones from ten to more than 100 $. The best (Etymotic Research) is among the most expensive copies and falls into the category of in-ear headphones. Significantly cheaper and yet compelling models of this type you get with the Philips SHE9850 in fifth place and the absolute bargain - Panasonic RP-HJE120 - in 15th place For fans of the clip headphones cheap, but somewhat dowdy-looking Koss recommends fourth. A more modern design with a similarly good sound delivers not much more expensive, AKG K 518 LE from tenth place. The price does not always have the music!
Open or closed - which are you?
Open headphones can pass sound waves - in both directions: Ambient sounds should be heard, the user does not feel completely cut off from the outside world. The other way round to get to the neighbor, which plays the MP3 Player straight. An open structure is found in many temples in traditional headphones and in-ear type models that sit flat in the ear.
Closed headphones can penetrate hardly music to the outside and seal off ambient noise from. Generally, you will deliver powerful bass, because sound waves are focused on the ear of the user. Closed structures are found in some large bracket headphones as well as many modern in-ear models. Important for the latter: To maximize the full sound, the ear plugs to seal the ear canal. For different sized ears therefore lie with different silicone sleeves.
The comfort of different constructions
Headband Headphones can sit up easily, but do not hold well while jogging. These factors are headphones with ear-or neckband. If you run with closed in-ear models, there is a risk, bicycle bells and other warning signs to ignore.
The ear plugs of closed in-ear models usually cause a slight feeling of pressure in the ear - that some people find unpleasant. Manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Ultimate Ears and Etymotic Research offer a special service for certain models: A hearing care professional takes impressions of your ears and the plugs formed accordingly. This makes for the perfect fit.
Active noise cancellation
They want when listening to music are not bothered by ambient noise, such as noise from the turbine in an airplane? There are special headphones with built-in electronics to hide the disturbing frequencies. Such models you can not find in the big overview, but the following link.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sensation HTC: Android-power package with 4.3-inch display
HTC presents a new Android-top model. The "Sensation" has a dual core CPU at 1.2 GHz and records Full HD videos. HTC's first time is the new video service "HTC Watch" on board. COMPUTER BILD has looked closely at the sensation.
Speed and display
Thus on the 4.3 inch display everything goes smoothly, tinkers in a 1.2 GHz HTC Sensation fast dual-core processor from Qualcomm (MSM 8260). In speed tests, the sensation is not just his name. The benchmarks showed average values, however, are to be treated with caution: The software is not yet final, and most measurement programs such as Quadrant are not designed for multi-core processors. This is true for almost all the apps so far. Much more important: in practice there is nothing to complain about! The sensation respond almost instantaneously to inputs. Everything is going very smoothly, despite elaborate animations. This is how the use of fun. The SLCD screen in 16:9 format 960x540 pixels brings (QHD) for blasting. This is more than most smartphones (800x480 or 854x480 pixels). Individual pixels are hardly discernible. Finer releases on Apple's iPhone 4 in retinal display: 960x640 pixels, 3.5 inches.
Rich features
On board are wireless-n, Bluetooth, GPS. The hotspot function in actual Android devices nothing special. In addition to 768 megabytes of memory, the smartphone has four gigabytes of storage space on board. Via microSD card, expand the capacity - eight gigabytes are included. HDMI (by adapter), DLNA, Full-HD video recording, eight-megapixel camera and front camera to emphasize the claim as a premium smartphone.
What is missing?
Not much. HTC waived Nahfunktechnik NFC. Comfortable paying via mobile phone is still the future, although the Samsung Nexus S already supports this feature. Hard disks can be - unlike the Nokia N8 - do not connect. It would be desirable for a longer battery life - as with all smartphones. After intensive use, the sensation requires the evening after the microUSB charger.
Fleet photos, high definition video
The eight-megapixel digital camera is also very responsive and makes crisp, high contrast images. The shutter lag is low. The camera records video in Full HD resolution (1080p) on. Handheld shots tremble because of the lack of image stabilization. If the camera is stable, providing the sensation detailed and colorful video. Clips trim loss with the trim function to the desired length. Via HDMI Adapter playing videos or photos from your phone on a flat screen TV. To do this, but need an adapter (30 to 35 $), which binds to the microUSB connector. Elegant is the wireless transmission via DLNA. On the front page is ready, a VGA webcam for video chats.
Aluminum Case "Unibody"
The housing is milled from a block of aluminum, according to HTC. The "unibody" was first introduced on the HTC Legend - there he was massive. In view of the large screen, the sensation is 148 grams and a thickness of only 11.3 millimeters slim right off. It does not reach the simple elegance of an iPhone is 4, but with rounded edges well in hand. The back is stable, has a value than the plastic cover on the Samsung Galaxy S.
Fresh surface and active lock screen
As an extension to HTC's Android operating system interface "Sense 3.0 pre-installed. The smartphone is replaced by spatially acting widgets, which enjoy particularly when browsing through the Home screen to the eye. The calendar contains added features such as sending out invitations and the integration of Facebook events. Once you enable the display of the HTC sensation, the active lock screen offers before the unlock access to important applications such as camera or contacts.
Video service "HTC Watch" on board
The sensation is the first Android Smartphone, the HTC with the the online service. About an app you access (surcharge) on current movies and TV series. Thanks to progressive download movies are now available, further material recharges your phone while playing. In addition to the rental version videos are available for purchase, you may copy up to five HTC devices. On Smartphone films can be started on the Tablet PC HTC Flyer'll see. Playback on TV in Germany is only via HDMI and not through the DLNA interface. HTC Watch is from June of 2011, but prices are not yet finalized.
Conclusion: HTC Sensation
The HTC sensation is most comparable with the more angular, heavier Desire HD. With the QHD screen, Full HD Viedeoaufnahme, HDMI, and the front camera but provides more sensation. To date, there are fewer units with such lush Equipment. The idea to equip the lock screen with key indicators and quick access to applications, reducing the operating steps. In addition to the Sony Ericsson Arc satisfy the sensation is one of the few androids that higher demands on the photo quality. Using the HTC Watch an interesting video service under the wings. Whether the device is a sensation, is another question - what it takes to hit it always has.
Speed and display
Thus on the 4.3 inch display everything goes smoothly, tinkers in a 1.2 GHz HTC Sensation fast dual-core processor from Qualcomm (MSM 8260). In speed tests, the sensation is not just his name. The benchmarks showed average values, however, are to be treated with caution: The software is not yet final, and most measurement programs such as Quadrant are not designed for multi-core processors. This is true for almost all the apps so far. Much more important: in practice there is nothing to complain about! The sensation respond almost instantaneously to inputs. Everything is going very smoothly, despite elaborate animations. This is how the use of fun. The SLCD screen in 16:9 format 960x540 pixels brings (QHD) for blasting. This is more than most smartphones (800x480 or 854x480 pixels). Individual pixels are hardly discernible. Finer releases on Apple's iPhone 4 in retinal display: 960x640 pixels, 3.5 inches.
Rich features
On board are wireless-n, Bluetooth, GPS. The hotspot function in actual Android devices nothing special. In addition to 768 megabytes of memory, the smartphone has four gigabytes of storage space on board. Via microSD card, expand the capacity - eight gigabytes are included. HDMI (by adapter), DLNA, Full-HD video recording, eight-megapixel camera and front camera to emphasize the claim as a premium smartphone.
What is missing?
Not much. HTC waived Nahfunktechnik NFC. Comfortable paying via mobile phone is still the future, although the Samsung Nexus S already supports this feature. Hard disks can be - unlike the Nokia N8 - do not connect. It would be desirable for a longer battery life - as with all smartphones. After intensive use, the sensation requires the evening after the microUSB charger.
Fleet photos, high definition video
The eight-megapixel digital camera is also very responsive and makes crisp, high contrast images. The shutter lag is low. The camera records video in Full HD resolution (1080p) on. Handheld shots tremble because of the lack of image stabilization. If the camera is stable, providing the sensation detailed and colorful video. Clips trim loss with the trim function to the desired length. Via HDMI Adapter playing videos or photos from your phone on a flat screen TV. To do this, but need an adapter (30 to 35 $), which binds to the microUSB connector. Elegant is the wireless transmission via DLNA. On the front page is ready, a VGA webcam for video chats.
Aluminum Case "Unibody"
The housing is milled from a block of aluminum, according to HTC. The "unibody" was first introduced on the HTC Legend - there he was massive. In view of the large screen, the sensation is 148 grams and a thickness of only 11.3 millimeters slim right off. It does not reach the simple elegance of an iPhone is 4, but with rounded edges well in hand. The back is stable, has a value than the plastic cover on the Samsung Galaxy S.
Fresh surface and active lock screen
As an extension to HTC's Android operating system interface "Sense 3.0 pre-installed. The smartphone is replaced by spatially acting widgets, which enjoy particularly when browsing through the Home screen to the eye. The calendar contains added features such as sending out invitations and the integration of Facebook events. Once you enable the display of the HTC sensation, the active lock screen offers before the unlock access to important applications such as camera or contacts.
Video service "HTC Watch" on board
The sensation is the first Android Smartphone, the HTC with the the online service. About an app you access (surcharge) on current movies and TV series. Thanks to progressive download movies are now available, further material recharges your phone while playing. In addition to the rental version videos are available for purchase, you may copy up to five HTC devices. On Smartphone films can be started on the Tablet PC HTC Flyer'll see. Playback on TV in Germany is only via HDMI and not through the DLNA interface. HTC Watch is from June of 2011, but prices are not yet finalized.
Conclusion: HTC Sensation
The HTC sensation is most comparable with the more angular, heavier Desire HD. With the QHD screen, Full HD Viedeoaufnahme, HDMI, and the front camera but provides more sensation. To date, there are fewer units with such lush Equipment. The idea to equip the lock screen with key indicators and quick access to applications, reducing the operating steps. In addition to the Sony Ericsson Arc satisfy the sensation is one of the few androids that higher demands on the photo quality. Using the HTC Watch an interesting video service under the wings. Whether the device is a sensation, is another question - what it takes to hit it always has.
iPhone snooping: privacy advocates criticize
Apple's iPhone and tablet PCs permanently save iPad the whereabouts of their users. The privacy advocates and politicians called on the plan.
"This store location data without the knowledge of those affected would be under German data protection law is certainly not acceptable, " said the Federal Data Protection Commissioner Peter Schaar, the news agency dpa. Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner also (CSU) called for Apple's education. The group is silent so far.
The Apple devices store the information on whereabouts of the past months in a hidden file and transfer it on the computer to which they are connected for data exchange. There, they can be read with special software. The IT expert Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden found no evidence that the information to Apple and others are forwarded. You see a problem in the fact that unauthorized persons could gain access to this data, because the iPhone data are not automatically encrypted.
The German network expert Frank Rieger from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) said the risk in this case, especially that the phone be lost and the data would be read out. Or that someone accessing the computer on which lay a copy of the data, and then staging the last few years are available and can be read without the user knowing it. "
The relevant data protection Bavarian Thomas Kranig demanded in writing by Apple Enlightenment. Apple should answer that store equipment movement data, what data are and where they are stored. In addition, the privacy advocates will know who have access to the data, "whether and to what Apple is doing and whether the user has the option to suppress this data collection. He had sent the questionnaire to the German Apple branch in Munich, said Kranig dpa.
And mobile communications providers raise the operation of their networks for the part of such information. "If you move with your mobile phone, next to the current wireless cell, the early radio cell stored, " said a spokeswoman about the Deutsche Telekom. It was always only the current whereabouts. "The previous detections will be deleted. Motion profiles are not saved. "
"This store location data without the knowledge of those affected would be under German data protection law is certainly not acceptable, " said the Federal Data Protection Commissioner Peter Schaar, the news agency dpa. Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner also (CSU) called for Apple's education. The group is silent so far.
The Apple devices store the information on whereabouts of the past months in a hidden file and transfer it on the computer to which they are connected for data exchange. There, they can be read with special software. The IT expert Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden found no evidence that the information to Apple and others are forwarded. You see a problem in the fact that unauthorized persons could gain access to this data, because the iPhone data are not automatically encrypted.
The German network expert Frank Rieger from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) said the risk in this case, especially that the phone be lost and the data would be read out. Or that someone accessing the computer on which lay a copy of the data, and then staging the last few years are available and can be read without the user knowing it. "
The relevant data protection Bavarian Thomas Kranig demanded in writing by Apple Enlightenment. Apple should answer that store equipment movement data, what data are and where they are stored. In addition, the privacy advocates will know who have access to the data, "whether and to what Apple is doing and whether the user has the option to suppress this data collection. He had sent the questionnaire to the German Apple branch in Munich, said Kranig dpa.
And mobile communications providers raise the operation of their networks for the part of such information. "If you move with your mobile phone, next to the current wireless cell, the early radio cell stored, " said a spokeswoman about the Deutsche Telekom. It was always only the current whereabouts. "The previous detections will be deleted. Motion profiles are not saved. "
Software Tip of the Day: Giana's Return
In cross "Giana's Return", a platformer game, a total of 56 levels and eight worlds and at the end of the big boss is waiting for you. Your journey takes you through sand and snow deserts, lava worlds and forest areas. Important: Collect all the items scattered on the road and rubies. They bring you to a point and the other useful weapons. The latter can use against your opponents. Using the cursor keys to control your character.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Crysis 2: So good is the action game
Compared to part 1, does some shooting in the series: The offshoot for PS3 and Xbox 360, leave their mark on the former flagship PC. The bringing of any changes.
Welcome to the city that never sleeps! As a Marine with the code name "Alcatraz" They arrive in New York - under water. However, enemy attacks rub your whole unit. When you wake up, plug in an alien suit that has seem to have almost magical abilities. Before you stands a muscular guy who introduces himself as a prophet, wishes you all the best for the job and then blows his head before your eyes. The prelude to "Crysis 2 is successful. The use of the successful sci-fi author Richard Morgan as a writer of the story was worth it. But what about the rest? What does a playful? A lot! The overview.
More speed
Remember the "Crysis" fire fights? As you switched constantly between the Nanosuit modes? Stronger armor for frontal attacks, more bounce to reach platforms, invisibility for slow action, more speed for an edge change - all are activated via a radial menu in the current battle. That brought you more options, but also took the pace of the game. The developers recognized the flaws and purify in "Crysis 2 " the operation of the suit. High jumps as you turn now, by holding the jump button pressed. Or change a button between increased armor and invisibility.
"We have found that many players play either stealth or in defense mode. That is why we make these modes more readily accessible, "said Sten Huebler, lead designer at Crytek. The measures increase the pace and make sure that you use the different options more often and play with it more varied.
Choose!
And play varied directed. The title you prescribed really multi-faceted approach: Often suit your reports with the announcement "tactical options available" if you enter a combat zone. Now open to the compared to "Crysis" revised binoculars, you will see several yellow squares the possibilities. Follow such a narrow path at the right edge of a zone, you will find a prominent place at the end of a sniper rifle - virtually. Or cheat with camouflage activated via the left flank behind enemy lines and carry out first the alien leader with C4 explosives.
Crysis genes
You are free to use the options. The conventional methods of Ballerns who likes playing "Crysis 2" with a crowbar. Then, the game feels almost like its predecessor. But only almost. Even in terms of gameplay to beat the console versions. The extremely large areas of its predecessor obsolete. Everything is compressed, without falling into the tube principle of "Call of Duty." The developers choose a healthy balance. Often leads to the top and bottom. Rarely will you stay with your fighters on a plane. Often there is a bridge, a ledge, where you can enjoy a tactical advantage over the enemy. The advantage of the situation but also the level. The result is a cat-and-mouse game. Lengthy grave struggles are not the thing of "Crysis 2".
3D pioneer
Was the series in recent years in terms of computer graphics pioneer, Crytek is also trying with the branch, its leadership needs to be. The 3D technology will fix it. How serious the studio with the new form of presentation, clarified Chief Avni Yerli: "We want, Crysis 2 'reach into the gaming scene, what Avatar resulted in the cinema." The result is impressive. The 3D version of the title looks extremely clean. The normally frequent ghosting effects, which tarnish the image Doppler impression that it is rare. Small details are the ones making sure that the depth effect is present. Thus, the cross is not a static element, but an object that responds to obstacles: Move the cross while playing such a case, it serves you. The 3D controls the suit to underline again the optical depth. Puzzled over two and half years, the developers of the 3D technology. "We are very far forward in the industry," says producer Peter Holzapfel.
Multiplayer combat in a suit
Compared to the previous Crytek put much effort into the multiplayer. It starts with the genre typical ranking system that lets you give your fighter new weapons and bonuses, and ends with the atypical genre Nanosuit factor - even in the multiplayer games are you of the possibility of arms available. This leads, among other things, that you sneak in search of the next victims often in stealth mode on the cards - you bungle from unsuspecting players by stealth kill. Or do you optimize your suit with unlockable updates on the tank mode - then you automatically go before attacking, avoiding no firefight.
In most cases, choose the middle ground between camouflage and armor - especially in game modes where you travel a lot. One of these modes is "attack". In it, two groups are compared - one using Nanosuits and light weapons, the other to dispense with the super suit, used by powerful guns. The imbalance is forcing the suits, the ability to make full use of arms because taking Nanosuit Group has points that keep the ordinary soldiers. An exciting story. The remaining modes are based on the competition: Death Match, Capture the Flag, Conquest missions - that is action fans familiar. Small drawback: The eight maps in multiplayer mode for online battles get a little too big and twisty. This applies especially to be limited to twelve players console games. On the PC, connect a maximum of 16 players against each other.
Conclusion: Crysis 2
Not outstanding, but pretty good, so can be described, the second trip to the Crysis universe. There is still room for improvement - for example, the intelligence of the AI opponents, in the act (although a lot has happened since) and the graphics. Especially in terms of appearance it is developed by Crytek more usual. Especially since the game well only runs on powerful computers. On older PCs deliver "Crysis 2 " a faint image, therefore, must live with significant devaluations. The game scores with a top production, cinematic music and a fair degree of difficulty. The professional should not stop with "normal", but immediately enter a higher opportunity for the soldiers, the whole is to create but good. The makers announced "Crysis" as a trilogy. Therefore, the open end is not surprising - a little disappointing nevertheless. Nevertheless: "Crysis 2" belongs to the beginning of 2011's hottest games and fights with competitors such as "Kill Zone 3" and "Home Front" to the action crown. Winners are now the players.
Welcome to the city that never sleeps! As a Marine with the code name "Alcatraz" They arrive in New York - under water. However, enemy attacks rub your whole unit. When you wake up, plug in an alien suit that has seem to have almost magical abilities. Before you stands a muscular guy who introduces himself as a prophet, wishes you all the best for the job and then blows his head before your eyes. The prelude to "Crysis 2 is successful. The use of the successful sci-fi author Richard Morgan as a writer of the story was worth it. But what about the rest? What does a playful? A lot! The overview.
More speed
Remember the "Crysis" fire fights? As you switched constantly between the Nanosuit modes? Stronger armor for frontal attacks, more bounce to reach platforms, invisibility for slow action, more speed for an edge change - all are activated via a radial menu in the current battle. That brought you more options, but also took the pace of the game. The developers recognized the flaws and purify in "Crysis 2 " the operation of the suit. High jumps as you turn now, by holding the jump button pressed. Or change a button between increased armor and invisibility.
"We have found that many players play either stealth or in defense mode. That is why we make these modes more readily accessible, "said Sten Huebler, lead designer at Crytek. The measures increase the pace and make sure that you use the different options more often and play with it more varied.
Choose!
And play varied directed. The title you prescribed really multi-faceted approach: Often suit your reports with the announcement "tactical options available" if you enter a combat zone. Now open to the compared to "Crysis" revised binoculars, you will see several yellow squares the possibilities. Follow such a narrow path at the right edge of a zone, you will find a prominent place at the end of a sniper rifle - virtually. Or cheat with camouflage activated via the left flank behind enemy lines and carry out first the alien leader with C4 explosives.
Crysis genes
You are free to use the options. The conventional methods of Ballerns who likes playing "Crysis 2" with a crowbar. Then, the game feels almost like its predecessor. But only almost. Even in terms of gameplay to beat the console versions. The extremely large areas of its predecessor obsolete. Everything is compressed, without falling into the tube principle of "Call of Duty." The developers choose a healthy balance. Often leads to the top and bottom. Rarely will you stay with your fighters on a plane. Often there is a bridge, a ledge, where you can enjoy a tactical advantage over the enemy. The advantage of the situation but also the level. The result is a cat-and-mouse game. Lengthy grave struggles are not the thing of "Crysis 2".
3D pioneer
Was the series in recent years in terms of computer graphics pioneer, Crytek is also trying with the branch, its leadership needs to be. The 3D technology will fix it. How serious the studio with the new form of presentation, clarified Chief Avni Yerli: "We want, Crysis 2 'reach into the gaming scene, what Avatar resulted in the cinema." The result is impressive. The 3D version of the title looks extremely clean. The normally frequent ghosting effects, which tarnish the image Doppler impression that it is rare. Small details are the ones making sure that the depth effect is present. Thus, the cross is not a static element, but an object that responds to obstacles: Move the cross while playing such a case, it serves you. The 3D controls the suit to underline again the optical depth. Puzzled over two and half years, the developers of the 3D technology. "We are very far forward in the industry," says producer Peter Holzapfel.
Multiplayer combat in a suit
Compared to the previous Crytek put much effort into the multiplayer. It starts with the genre typical ranking system that lets you give your fighter new weapons and bonuses, and ends with the atypical genre Nanosuit factor - even in the multiplayer games are you of the possibility of arms available. This leads, among other things, that you sneak in search of the next victims often in stealth mode on the cards - you bungle from unsuspecting players by stealth kill. Or do you optimize your suit with unlockable updates on the tank mode - then you automatically go before attacking, avoiding no firefight.
In most cases, choose the middle ground between camouflage and armor - especially in game modes where you travel a lot. One of these modes is "attack". In it, two groups are compared - one using Nanosuits and light weapons, the other to dispense with the super suit, used by powerful guns. The imbalance is forcing the suits, the ability to make full use of arms because taking Nanosuit Group has points that keep the ordinary soldiers. An exciting story. The remaining modes are based on the competition: Death Match, Capture the Flag, Conquest missions - that is action fans familiar. Small drawback: The eight maps in multiplayer mode for online battles get a little too big and twisty. This applies especially to be limited to twelve players console games. On the PC, connect a maximum of 16 players against each other.
Conclusion: Crysis 2
Not outstanding, but pretty good, so can be described, the second trip to the Crysis universe. There is still room for improvement - for example, the intelligence of the AI opponents, in the act (although a lot has happened since) and the graphics. Especially in terms of appearance it is developed by Crytek more usual. Especially since the game well only runs on powerful computers. On older PCs deliver "Crysis 2 " a faint image, therefore, must live with significant devaluations. The game scores with a top production, cinematic music and a fair degree of difficulty. The professional should not stop with "normal", but immediately enter a higher opportunity for the soldiers, the whole is to create but good. The makers announced "Crysis" as a trilogy. Therefore, the open end is not surprising - a little disappointing nevertheless. Nevertheless: "Crysis 2" belongs to the beginning of 2011's hottest games and fights with competitors such as "Kill Zone 3" and "Home Front" to the action crown. Winners are now the players.
Mass Effect 3: Getting information to the role play
Bioware reveals first information to the finals of the Space Odyssey. Instead of resting on the laurels of its predecessors, brings "Mass Effect 3 "with some new features.
With information and details about "Mass Effect 3" developer BioWare is held back until now. The Spanish game magazine Marca player wants to know the first details about the game. Translations of the article - including the official Bioware Forums - suggest that Shepard learns new fighting techniques. Sun engineers seem to have the opportunity to build gun turrets. In addition, a new class for the savior of the world talk to their skills primarily aimed at heavy melee attacks. In general, to the fighting in "Mass Effect 3" dynamic feel and about ten to 15 percent quicker.
In addition, according to the magazine can destroy enemy armor or use weaknesses in the enemy's armor. Bioware have designed the sites with larger and more fighting space ships or running around people much more alive. In an interview with Marca left player, the developers also on the future of the series: "Mass Effect 3", therefore, conclude the adventures of Commander Shepard. Room for new stories would offer the universe was sufficiently - in an online role-playing game or first person shooter.
With information and details about "Mass Effect 3" developer BioWare is held back until now. The Spanish game magazine Marca player wants to know the first details about the game. Translations of the article - including the official Bioware Forums - suggest that Shepard learns new fighting techniques. Sun engineers seem to have the opportunity to build gun turrets. In addition, a new class for the savior of the world talk to their skills primarily aimed at heavy melee attacks. In general, to the fighting in "Mass Effect 3" dynamic feel and about ten to 15 percent quicker.
In addition, according to the magazine can destroy enemy armor or use weaknesses in the enemy's armor. Bioware have designed the sites with larger and more fighting space ships or running around people much more alive. In an interview with Marca left player, the developers also on the future of the series: "Mass Effect 3", therefore, conclude the adventures of Commander Shepard. Room for new stories would offer the universe was sufficiently - in an online role-playing game or first person shooter.
Portal 2:How good is this puzzle game?
The critics agree: The Jazzy game "Portal 2 "is a hit. Great fun for lateral thinkers. But what do you think?
There are games that are true critic favorites. You grant from dozens Top Ratings and Awards by the press. They celebrated as a game of the year. In the past, they still turn out as duds. Examples of the legendary slow-moving action game "Shenmue"and the slow-shoot-"Dark Project - The Master Thief" are. Electronic Arts has just one title released in this country, which threatens a similar fate could be: "Portal 2 ". The impression you get at least if you visit the website Metacritc.com. The offer collects and publishes test notes the press and makes it into a scoring average. In the case of the PC version of "Portal 2" is an average score results of 95 percent (as of 21 April 2011). A perfect score, having reached only a few games before. If the sales success that is pre-programmed? No. For Metacritic.com still forms from a second average rating. This results from the 1,055 tests, the site users have set. The result is a meager 77 percent (as of 21 April 2011). They criticized in particular the short playing time of the skill game. The selling price of about 45 Euro is not justified, according to many users.
How do you like "Portal 2 "? Meets Jazzy game to your expectations? Discuss and comment on the article.
There are games that are true critic favorites. You grant from dozens Top Ratings and Awards by the press. They celebrated as a game of the year. In the past, they still turn out as duds. Examples of the legendary slow-moving action game "Shenmue"and the slow-shoot-"Dark Project - The Master Thief" are. Electronic Arts has just one title released in this country, which threatens a similar fate could be: "Portal 2 ". The impression you get at least if you visit the website Metacritc.com. The offer collects and publishes test notes the press and makes it into a scoring average. In the case of the PC version of "Portal 2" is an average score results of 95 percent (as of 21 April 2011). A perfect score, having reached only a few games before. If the sales success that is pre-programmed? No. For Metacritic.com still forms from a second average rating. This results from the 1,055 tests, the site users have set. The result is a meager 77 percent (as of 21 April 2011). They criticized in particular the short playing time of the skill game. The selling price of about 45 Euro is not justified, according to many users.
How do you like "Portal 2 "? Meets Jazzy game to your expectations? Discuss and comment on the article.
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome & Co-The best browser on the test!
The more the user's behavior towards the Internet develops, the more important is the browser as an access point to web sites and online services. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, put up a tough competition, including Safari and Opera assert itself in the market.
Fresh Browser: focus on design and speed
Change with the new version Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox her appearance radically. The tabs to the top, option menus take up less space. Chrome was a pioneer - in accordance with the design of Google's browser will remain the same as in Opera and Safari in current versions virtually unchanged. Many programs rely on the support from your PC: the normally untapped power of the graphics card accelerates complex page content.
Mozilla Firefox 4
The new design gives the Mozilla browser, a modern touch, thanks to top-placed tabs and practical options button allows the Firefox web pages more freedom. The speed with version 4 competitive again, especially the hardware acceleration by the graphics processor makes a positive impact. If someone uses the browser on multiple PCs, is pleased with the built-in calibration function "Sync. " The developers have optimized the important for Firefox users add-on management - most extensions are functioning properly.
Google Chrome 10
With the use of graphics cards for the calculation of web pages Google has found another screw to increase the speed of the already quick browser yet. In addition, the developers bring the real-time search "Google instant" in the address bar of the browser, thus ensuring a unique selling point. Chrome 8 War in the support of the GPU and "instant " only with a special menu to set in motion, the functions are activated at the Chrome 10 - In the options set the real-time search from on request.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft has sought to counter criticism of the company's own browser: The IE9 is ready and is reflected in a new and pleasant plain clothes. The merging of the address and search bar, and a new add-on management to make a good impression. The transfer moves the Internet Explorer 9 in part, past the competition and version 8 can be far behind - even the inclusion of the graphics card for hardware acceleration gives a performance boost.
Apple Safari 5
The Safari browser performs not only in the company's own operating system, Mac OS X by default, his service, but can also be used on Windows. Safari 5 offers a clear and simple design, the "Reader" feature acts as a unique selling point and makes sure that you read articles from websites with no annoying accessories.
Opera 11
Opera is often seen as a pioneer of many innovations that are now standard in most browsers. This is reflected in the abundance of features that Opera brings 11 after installation without additional extensions: stackable tabs, integrated services for mailbox and BitTorrent, mouse gestures, synchronization between computers, thanks to "Opera Link ".
Browser in speed check
At first glance, shows an unusual picture: Chrome is not like previous versions of the fully fastest browser on the benchmarks. Opera, Firefox, and especially the surprise winner of Internet Explorer 9 pass by the Google browser. In "Suite V8 is Chrome 10, however, more than twice as fast in the calculation of page content. Safari 5 out of Apple is in last place.
HTML5: Modern browsers learn new functions
Current versions of popular browsers dominate the programming HTML5. Thus, the programs capable of specific elements and representations are interpreted on websites and as such as video, games and animations without any additional software such as Flash to display.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Fresh Browser: focus on design and speed
Change with the new version Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox her appearance radically. The tabs to the top, option menus take up less space. Chrome was a pioneer - in accordance with the design of Google's browser will remain the same as in Opera and Safari in current versions virtually unchanged. Many programs rely on the support from your PC: the normally untapped power of the graphics card accelerates complex page content.
Mozilla Firefox 4
The new design gives the Mozilla browser, a modern touch, thanks to top-placed tabs and practical options button allows the Firefox web pages more freedom. The speed with version 4 competitive again, especially the hardware acceleration by the graphics processor makes a positive impact. If someone uses the browser on multiple PCs, is pleased with the built-in calibration function "Sync. " The developers have optimized the important for Firefox users add-on management - most extensions are functioning properly.
Google Chrome 10
With the use of graphics cards for the calculation of web pages Google has found another screw to increase the speed of the already quick browser yet. In addition, the developers bring the real-time search "Google instant" in the address bar of the browser, thus ensuring a unique selling point. Chrome 8 War in the support of the GPU and "instant " only with a special menu to set in motion, the functions are activated at the Chrome 10 - In the options set the real-time search from on request.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft has sought to counter criticism of the company's own browser: The IE9 is ready and is reflected in a new and pleasant plain clothes. The merging of the address and search bar, and a new add-on management to make a good impression. The transfer moves the Internet Explorer 9 in part, past the competition and version 8 can be far behind - even the inclusion of the graphics card for hardware acceleration gives a performance boost.
Apple Safari 5
The Safari browser performs not only in the company's own operating system, Mac OS X by default, his service, but can also be used on Windows. Safari 5 offers a clear and simple design, the "Reader" feature acts as a unique selling point and makes sure that you read articles from websites with no annoying accessories.
Opera 11
Opera is often seen as a pioneer of many innovations that are now standard in most browsers. This is reflected in the abundance of features that Opera brings 11 after installation without additional extensions: stackable tabs, integrated services for mailbox and BitTorrent, mouse gestures, synchronization between computers, thanks to "Opera Link ".
Browser in speed check
At first glance, shows an unusual picture: Chrome is not like previous versions of the fully fastest browser on the benchmarks. Opera, Firefox, and especially the surprise winner of Internet Explorer 9 pass by the Google browser. In "Suite V8 is Chrome 10, however, more than twice as fast in the calculation of page content. Safari 5 out of Apple is in last place.
HTML5: Modern browsers learn new functions
Current versions of popular browsers dominate the programming HTML5. Thus, the programs capable of specific elements and representations are interpreted on websites and as such as video, games and animations without any additional software such as Flash to display.
Browser in speed check: The big benchmark comparison
The SunSpider benchmarks, octopus, V8 and Dromaeo check the speed of presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Web standards. In SunSpider and octopus is a low value (in seconds) the better - for V8, Acid3 Dromaeo and a high value (in points / runs).
Note: Depending on the hardware covered the results of the benchmarks vary. The test of PC COMPUTER: Apple iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 (3.06 GHz), four gigabytes of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Windows 7 (32 bit).
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Flat screen TVs: The Test Winner 2010
The purchase of an LCD or plasma TVs coming up? A winner is just right for you! Here is a list of devices that have prevailed in recent months.
AUDIO VIDEO FOTO BILD TV is testing in over a hundred points - it will be independent testing laboratory quality instruments and a jury of visual and hearing tests in use. Editors review the operation of the equipment, manuals to read and of course query the service hotline of the manufacturer.
The way to test winner
Winner is only those who believe in the sum of individual scores. Good image quality is not enough - after all, do you buy a device determines that annoys with poor service or high power consumption! A list of winners of 2010 plus the price comparison for each device, see the overview.
The Best
With a 2.07 ran the Panasonic TX-L37GW20 us the highest rating among test winners. The 37-inch TV (94 inches) with LCD technology, convinced the experts not only for its good image quality - to the equipment include tuner for antenna, cable, satellite (the latter two with HD capability). Via a USB port on the device are possible in combination with an external hard disk images - the TV replaces a VCR.
AUDIO VIDEO FOTO BILD TV is testing in over a hundred points - it will be independent testing laboratory quality instruments and a jury of visual and hearing tests in use. Editors review the operation of the equipment, manuals to read and of course query the service hotline of the manufacturer.
The way to test winner
Winner is only those who believe in the sum of individual scores. Good image quality is not enough - after all, do you buy a device determines that annoys with poor service or high power consumption! A list of winners of 2010 plus the price comparison for each device, see the overview.
The Best
With a 2.07 ran the Panasonic TX-L37GW20 us the highest rating among test winners. The 37-inch TV (94 inches) with LCD technology, convinced the experts not only for its good image quality - to the equipment include tuner for antenna, cable, satellite (the latter two with HD capability). Via a USB port on the device are possible in combination with an external hard disk images - the TV replaces a VCR.
The cell phone trends and smartphone news in 2011
The war of mobile operating systems is in full swing. Two winners have been: Google and Apple. Provide equipment and Trends 2011 What a sensation.
The technique 2011
Large touch screens, tidy case with a few buttons, virtual and sliding keyboard - the recipe to keep almost all smartphone manufacturers. The all-rounder to take in everyday life even more features. The transmission standard NFC (Near Field Communication) enables the easy payment by mobile phone, making debit and credit card competition. Music, videos and television programs are available on Cloud Services (online storage) per data connection. The LTE wireless standard satisfies high-bandwidth mobile data hungry. Thus all liquid buy running the manufacturers more processors. The first of the new dual-core generation, the LG P990 Optimus Speed, the fastest mobile phone, the computer image has been tested (April 2011).
Smartphones are booming
Apple presented with over 16 million iPhones sold in the fourth quarter of 2010 to increase. The outstanding climber is Google's Android operating system. According to market researcher Canalys were 33.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010 for the first time in more Android smartphones Nokia phones (31 million) were sold. Google fired in addition to the other great smartphones Trend 2011: With Android 3.0 is the first for tablet computers optimized operating system.
Nokia ties up with Microsoft
Turning strategy at Nokia: The world's largest mobile phone maker ties up with Microsoft to stop its downward trend. In the future, the Finns also rely on Microsoft's refurbished mobile operating system Windows Phone 7 In deciding against the prospect of Google's Android certainly helped on the billion-dollar support from Microsoft. Microsoft speculates in return for a significant increase in the previously manageable market share of Windows Phone 7.
Germany - smartphone-land?
In Germany, according to research firm ComScore 23 percent of consumers have a smartphone. The paragraph 2011 in this country for the first time exceed the ten million mark (up 39 percent). Then it would already be every third phone sold a smartphone.
Mini mobile phone or computer?
Smartphones, despite their wide range of functions are still phones. Therefore, it should be easy to use, provide long battery life and a robust housing. Numbers must be selected easily, quickly tap SMS, save new contacts easily in mobile phone. The COMPUTER-test checks these criteria, only a thoroughly enjoyable Smartphone conquered the top of the leaderboard.
The technique 2011
Large touch screens, tidy case with a few buttons, virtual and sliding keyboard - the recipe to keep almost all smartphone manufacturers. The all-rounder to take in everyday life even more features. The transmission standard NFC (Near Field Communication) enables the easy payment by mobile phone, making debit and credit card competition. Music, videos and television programs are available on Cloud Services (online storage) per data connection. The LTE wireless standard satisfies high-bandwidth mobile data hungry. Thus all liquid buy running the manufacturers more processors. The first of the new dual-core generation, the LG P990 Optimus Speed, the fastest mobile phone, the computer image has been tested (April 2011).
Smartphones are booming
Apple presented with over 16 million iPhones sold in the fourth quarter of 2010 to increase. The outstanding climber is Google's Android operating system. According to market researcher Canalys were 33.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010 for the first time in more Android smartphones Nokia phones (31 million) were sold. Google fired in addition to the other great smartphones Trend 2011: With Android 3.0 is the first for tablet computers optimized operating system.
Nokia ties up with Microsoft
Turning strategy at Nokia: The world's largest mobile phone maker ties up with Microsoft to stop its downward trend. In the future, the Finns also rely on Microsoft's refurbished mobile operating system Windows Phone 7 In deciding against the prospect of Google's Android certainly helped on the billion-dollar support from Microsoft. Microsoft speculates in return for a significant increase in the previously manageable market share of Windows Phone 7.
Germany - smartphone-land?
In Germany, according to research firm ComScore 23 percent of consumers have a smartphone. The paragraph 2011 in this country for the first time exceed the ten million mark (up 39 percent). Then it would already be every third phone sold a smartphone.
Mini mobile phone or computer?
Smartphones, despite their wide range of functions are still phones. Therefore, it should be easy to use, provide long battery life and a robust housing. Numbers must be selected easily, quickly tap SMS, save new contacts easily in mobile phone. The COMPUTER-test checks these criteria, only a thoroughly enjoyable Smartphone conquered the top of the leaderboard.
Epic CEO: Dollar Apps destroy the game industry
Cheap Games-Apps are very popular with gamers in the course. The classic game industry sees this as a threat.
Mike Capps is president of the game developers Epic Games. His company has created in the past groundbreaking games like "Unreal"series. But for the future of the classic video game industry Capps of State: "If there is anything that destroys our industry, then there are those dollar apps. How do I make clear to consumers that a full price game is worth $ 60? In the meantime, which is still used to the cheap price of these apps "Not only for this reason Capps believes that the industry is in upheaval. " We have reached a turning point. That's for sure. Only we are not sure what the future looks like. Will there be a decade past versions in the store? What happens to the PC as a gaming platform? What about mobile games? And the player still be interested for the next generation of consoles? "legitimate question. What do you think? What about the games industry? Discuss and comment on the article.
Mike Capps is president of the game developers Epic Games. His company has created in the past groundbreaking games like "Unreal"series. But for the future of the classic video game industry Capps of State: "If there is anything that destroys our industry, then there are those dollar apps. How do I make clear to consumers that a full price game is worth $ 60? In the meantime, which is still used to the cheap price of these apps "Not only for this reason Capps believes that the industry is in upheaval. " We have reached a turning point. That's for sure. Only we are not sure what the future looks like. Will there be a decade past versions in the store? What happens to the PC as a gaming platform? What about mobile games? And the player still be interested for the next generation of consoles? "legitimate question. What do you think? What about the games industry? Discuss and comment on the article.
Facebook Security Problem: Imported contacts remove
Facebook Apps on the phone to offer to match contacts in your phone book with your Facebook friends. Many users do this by mistake and resent the invasion of privacy - but the data can be deleted from the network.
Synchronize contacts
Who Facebook as an app on iPhone, Android device installed & Co., has the ability to synchronize the contacts in its phone book with the social network. So you have the info available there and Facebook makes you more suitable proposals for friendships. But not always the balance of personal data is desired, many users use the function accidentally.
To remove the phone book data
You have the option to remove this contact information again, but Facebook has hidden the option well - understandable, as the Group benefits from your data. And so it goes: Click on the link below, sign in with your user profile on Facebook and confirm the deletion of your imported contacts.
Note: disable balance
To keep your smartphone directly after conveyed the contents of your phone book on Facebook, you must disable the synchronization of contacts. Happens on the iPhone in the Facebook app by stopping the "Friends"as the"sync contacts" to the transfer. Android owners call in the Facebook App menu, choose Settings, and below "sync contacts" to advance the balance a stop.
Synchronize contacts
Who Facebook as an app on iPhone, Android device installed & Co., has the ability to synchronize the contacts in its phone book with the social network. So you have the info available there and Facebook makes you more suitable proposals for friendships. But not always the balance of personal data is desired, many users use the function accidentally.
To remove the phone book data
You have the option to remove this contact information again, but Facebook has hidden the option well - understandable, as the Group benefits from your data. And so it goes: Click on the link below, sign in with your user profile on Facebook and confirm the deletion of your imported contacts.
Note: disable balance
To keep your smartphone directly after conveyed the contents of your phone book on Facebook, you must disable the synchronization of contacts. Happens on the iPhone in the Facebook app by stopping the "Friends"as the"sync contacts" to the transfer. Android owners call in the Facebook App menu, choose Settings, and below "sync contacts" to advance the balance a stop.
iPhone secretly recorded their every move
A report by the Guardian, you listen up: Apparently Apple's iPhone all the movements of the user stored in a hidden file.
Security experts Warden and Alasdair Allan found a file that detects the iPhone at regular intervals the user's location via GPS and provides this information with date and time, says the Guardian. Closes in order to be iPhone synchronization to a computer, the phone that file transfers secretly on the computer. Episode: Any unauthorized person is able to create a special program with a full motion profile. Apparently these heretofore secret function part of the operating system "iOS 4 ". Android devices have such a function not according to the experts.
Why Apple meticulously collecting this information is not yet clear. The security experts that the transfer of the file to Apple will probably not take place. Possible either that the company function in advance of new apps that need the motion profile, built-in.
On a specially created website for this issue is a freeware available for download, select with which the secret file and view the profile on an Apple computer turns on.
Security experts Warden and Alasdair Allan found a file that detects the iPhone at regular intervals the user's location via GPS and provides this information with date and time, says the Guardian. Closes in order to be iPhone synchronization to a computer, the phone that file transfers secretly on the computer. Episode: Any unauthorized person is able to create a special program with a full motion profile. Apparently these heretofore secret function part of the operating system "iOS 4 ". Android devices have such a function not according to the experts.
Why Apple meticulously collecting this information is not yet clear. The security experts that the transfer of the file to Apple will probably not take place. Possible either that the company function in advance of new apps that need the motion profile, built-in.
On a specially created website for this issue is a freeware available for download, select with which the secret file and view the profile on an Apple computer turns on.
The best smartphones
It was once the undisputed dominator and even today, the iPhone is probably the most popular smartphone. The fascination can not put into test tables, the result of COMPUTERBILD list surprised yet - only 11th place!
Android and Nokia push the iPhone out of the Top Ten
The most innovative new addition to the COMPUTER IMAGE-best list, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: What looks like a chubby smart phone, turns out to be when pushed as a cross between the current Android phone and Playstation. At least the mobile part in convincing test. The test criteria are varied, but who excels in all disciplines, it creates as the Samsung S Galaxy to the top. Milestone 2 with Motorola, HTC HD Desire, Desire HTC Z, Google / S Nexus Samsung, LG P990 Optimus speed and the Nexus One eight Android devices are currently the fourth iPhone And Nokia's Symbian-N8 flagship captured 3rd place In the field of photo and multimedia, the N8 standards. But the unofficial successor of the communicator, the Nokia E7, it creates far forward (No. 9). The popular Apple's smartphone is the first time ever in the top ten in the competitive rankings.
Dual-core processor in the mobile phone
LG presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the P990 Optimus Speed - one of the first smartphones with two computing cores. The performance is noticeable: The Optimus Speed is the fastest mobile phone, the computer image has been tested (April 2011). Despite the fast processor, the battery life of the LG was not worse than other smartphones. With an overall score of 1.97, the P990 lands on the 8th place.
The COMPUTER BILD mobile phone test
The testers evaluated how easy and intuitive operation, navigation and move to the main menu are. Is one-handed operation is possible and there is a QWERTY keyboard? Speed and appearance of the browser will be tested to the same standards as Firefox, Internet Explorer & Co.. The battery life measurement takes into account Internet connections via mobile and wireless networking and GPS.
iPhone 4 breaks the chains Provider - prices tumble
After delivery bottlenecks and iPhone-4 reception problems, there is again good news for Apple fans: The iPhone 4 is also on Apple's online shop - SIM-lock free. This and the new pricing structure should provide further growth.
iPhone power to the prepaid plan?
The iPhone is not cheap, does not come into question for everyone. But: Large touch screen, navigation, internet and e-mail support, camera and video capabilities, chat clients and the integration of social networks like Facebook and Twitter do not have to be expensive. The Nokia 5230 barely scraping by on a good test score over - it will cost barely more than 100 $ without contract and provides for free navigation. Who can do without a touch screen that receives a properly equipped with Nokia's C5 and with "good " smartphone also around 100 $ (April 2011). But beware: Many applications load data continuously from the Internet! Quickly come together without the proper contract a few hundred megabytes. Consider the choice of tariffs, or mutated, the "Saving Phone" cost trap.
Windows Mobile 7 - the wind in the smartphone market
Microsoft has released Windows Mobile smartphones with 7: The devices should also be attractive to consumers, Microsoft copied but almost all restrictions on data sharing, and Apple is on cloud computing (online storage). The first Windows-Phone-7 devices (HTC 7 Mozart, LG Optimus 7) won good test marks, seasoned with liquid handling. The keyboard HTC 7 Pro not suffered from the co-rotating surface. Whether Microsoft's cooperation with Nokia, the two sides leads to success remains to be seen.
Qualities of the Internet Smartphones
Basically, there are also the PC thought internet pages on the mobile screen. The larger the display and the resolution, the better the overview. How good surfing on the phone is, has shown us the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 4 does it better, but the real surf stars come from the Android camp: Samsung S Galaxy, Motorola Milestone 2, Desire HTC HD, LG P990 Optimus Speed & Co. as well as play Flash content.
Point by point: Display quality
In terms of display sets the iPhone 4 benchmarks: 960x640 pixels, it offers the highest resolution currently on the mobile market. Individual pixels are barely visible. The reading is difficult for sunlight. This trumps on the LG P970 Optimus Black: In terms of brightness, it was a new record.
Free navigation
Most current cell phones have a GPS satellite receiver and can be customized with appropriate software as a navigation system with voice message use in the car. Nokia Ovi pressed ahead, and offers maps, including voice-guided car and pedestrian routes free for Symbian devices. Google counters with full-featured voice guidance for Android devices, version 1.6. Telecom customers with the iPhone, Android or Windows-phone-7 Smartphone enjoy "select Navigon" during the contract period free access to the full on-board navigation. All Windows-phone-7 devices offer free route guidance based on Microsoft's Bing maps.
Android and Nokia push the iPhone out of the Top Ten
The most innovative new addition to the COMPUTER IMAGE-best list, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: What looks like a chubby smart phone, turns out to be when pushed as a cross between the current Android phone and Playstation. At least the mobile part in convincing test. The test criteria are varied, but who excels in all disciplines, it creates as the Samsung S Galaxy to the top. Milestone 2 with Motorola, HTC HD Desire, Desire HTC Z, Google / S Nexus Samsung, LG P990 Optimus speed and the Nexus One eight Android devices are currently the fourth iPhone And Nokia's Symbian-N8 flagship captured 3rd place In the field of photo and multimedia, the N8 standards. But the unofficial successor of the communicator, the Nokia E7, it creates far forward (No. 9). The popular Apple's smartphone is the first time ever in the top ten in the competitive rankings.
Dual-core processor in the mobile phone
LG presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the P990 Optimus Speed - one of the first smartphones with two computing cores. The performance is noticeable: The Optimus Speed is the fastest mobile phone, the computer image has been tested (April 2011). Despite the fast processor, the battery life of the LG was not worse than other smartphones. With an overall score of 1.97, the P990 lands on the 8th place.
The COMPUTER BILD mobile phone test
The testers evaluated how easy and intuitive operation, navigation and move to the main menu are. Is one-handed operation is possible and there is a QWERTY keyboard? Speed and appearance of the browser will be tested to the same standards as Firefox, Internet Explorer & Co.. The battery life measurement takes into account Internet connections via mobile and wireless networking and GPS.
iPhone 4 breaks the chains Provider - prices tumble
After delivery bottlenecks and iPhone-4 reception problems, there is again good news for Apple fans: The iPhone 4 is also on Apple's online shop - SIM-lock free. This and the new pricing structure should provide further growth.
iPhone power to the prepaid plan?
The iPhone is not cheap, does not come into question for everyone. But: Large touch screen, navigation, internet and e-mail support, camera and video capabilities, chat clients and the integration of social networks like Facebook and Twitter do not have to be expensive. The Nokia 5230 barely scraping by on a good test score over - it will cost barely more than 100 $ without contract and provides for free navigation. Who can do without a touch screen that receives a properly equipped with Nokia's C5 and with "good " smartphone also around 100 $ (April 2011). But beware: Many applications load data continuously from the Internet! Quickly come together without the proper contract a few hundred megabytes. Consider the choice of tariffs, or mutated, the "Saving Phone" cost trap.
Windows Mobile 7 - the wind in the smartphone market
Microsoft has released Windows Mobile smartphones with 7: The devices should also be attractive to consumers, Microsoft copied but almost all restrictions on data sharing, and Apple is on cloud computing (online storage). The first Windows-Phone-7 devices (HTC 7 Mozart, LG Optimus 7) won good test marks, seasoned with liquid handling. The keyboard HTC 7 Pro not suffered from the co-rotating surface. Whether Microsoft's cooperation with Nokia, the two sides leads to success remains to be seen.
Qualities of the Internet Smartphones
Basically, there are also the PC thought internet pages on the mobile screen. The larger the display and the resolution, the better the overview. How good surfing on the phone is, has shown us the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 4 does it better, but the real surf stars come from the Android camp: Samsung S Galaxy, Motorola Milestone 2, Desire HTC HD, LG P990 Optimus Speed & Co. as well as play Flash content.
Point by point: Display quality
In terms of display sets the iPhone 4 benchmarks: 960x640 pixels, it offers the highest resolution currently on the mobile market. Individual pixels are barely visible. The reading is difficult for sunlight. This trumps on the LG P970 Optimus Black: In terms of brightness, it was a new record.
Free navigation
Most current cell phones have a GPS satellite receiver and can be customized with appropriate software as a navigation system with voice message use in the car. Nokia Ovi pressed ahead, and offers maps, including voice-guided car and pedestrian routes free for Symbian devices. Google counters with full-featured voice guidance for Android devices, version 1.6. Telecom customers with the iPhone, Android or Windows-phone-7 Smartphone enjoy "select Navigon" during the contract period free access to the full on-board navigation. All Windows-phone-7 devices offer free route guidance based on Microsoft's Bing maps.
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