VC’s Techie CockTail

These are some of the sites which has caught my eye recently,

• FileHippo - Excellent place to keep track on updates of latest software on the block
• TechCrunch - Keeps you update on various IT technology and services
• NetVibes - A excellent tool to catch your mails, news, blog, to-do list, maps, photos, search etc all at a single place
• Mobilephone Blog - Just Another Mobilephone blog is the place to keep track of all the new releases, rumors on the mobilephone arena
• CricMobile - To keep track of latest scores and news on cricket on your mobile

written by Vignesh

Here are some of the news, articles and sites I found interesting on the web,

• Mobilephone Etiquette : In this day of manic use of mobile phones, there is less awareness of mobile phone usage in public places. I tend to keep my phone in silent mode in public places like halls, meetings etc. and when need to attend my calls i excuse myself and step out of the room and talk in a much softer tone. Here is a article i came across CNet Asia giving you some more tips.

• Google Docs mobile : For people using google docs, it seems google is making it mobile so that you can access your docs & spreadsheets on the go in any phone. Read On

• Send Free SMS : Here is a site which allows you to send sms from your PC to mobile FREE. Try and Enjoy
• Missed Call Info : Here is a site which allows user to find the area and operator of the mobile number you have received or missed in India.

written by Vignesh

I have been a member of paypal (online payment processing site) for a year now. Yesterday I received a mail stating that I need to change my address. I blindly clicked on the link and entered my name and password but stopped short of any card details. The same day I came across a TV program which depicted how phishing and other types of online fraud are robbing people of their money.
So on second thought I saw the mail again and found out that I have been a victim of “phishing attack”.

So Techies / Dummies alike kindly check whether you are going to the correct website. Paypal, in their site have listed out a series of hints to find whether its a fradulent mail or not. Read it here>> . I think these two steps will keep you safe,

1. Paypal, sends email to their users with their first name & last name. For example, Dear John Marks whereas the fradulent mail will have Dear paypal user or something similar to that
2. Better don’t click the link on the mail , go to the corresponding site and then log in

To check whether how aware are you of phishing here is a challenge from Paypal itself, test your know how.

written by Vignesh

Recently I came across a article in Chip-India magazine,how to get most out of Nero Burning software. There I read how Nero could be used to check out the quality of blank DVD media. In this age, when a blank DVD and CD media are available at almost the same rates I think this page here with all the classes of DVD media and how to check them is a valuable informational tool.

Especially who want to back-up their media for a long time in a safe manner should be able to cough up some extra dough so that they don’t end up in a situation where their precious DVD full of precious photos does not play properly after 6 months !!!!!

written by Vignesh