Magic of VLC Player

What u can do with VLC player??


For most people, VLC is the favorite media player because it plays everything they throw at it without hiccups. No hunting for codec. But VLC can do a lot of other things as well. Find out how many of these listed below you knew, and how many you did not.

1. Rip DVDs: VLC includes a basic DVD ripper. You probably would never use it when there are better DVD rippers available, but it helps to know that you can in fact, get a decent quality DVD rip with VLC. To rip a movie follow these steps:

* Go to the Media menu and choose Convert/Save. Click on the Disc tab.
* Here you can adjust the Starting Position and rip only specific titles or chapters.
* Enter file name making sure to end with .MPG, and start ripping.
* Click Save.


2. Record videos: With the new VLC, you can record videos during playback. The record button is hidden by default. To see it, click on View>Advanced Control. The record button will now appear. Clicking on the button while playing a movie or video will start recording. Clicking again will stop recording.


3. Play RAR files: Do you know VLC can play videos zipped inside RAR files? They play like normal video files and you can even use the seek bar. If the RAR file is split into several files, no problem. Just load the first part (.part001.rar ) and it will automatically take the rest of the parts and play the whole file.

4. Play in ASCII mode: VLC media player has an amusing ability, to playback movies in ASCII art. To enable ASCII mode, open VLC media player and click on Tools>Preferences. Open the section “Video” section and under “Output” select “Color ASCII art video output” from the drop down menu. Save it. Now play any video file to enjoy the ASCII art.

5. Listen to online radio: VLC includes hundreds of Shoutcast radio stations. You just need to enable it through Media>Services Discovery>Shoutcast radio listings. Now, open the Playlist and browse through the stations.


6. Convert Audio and Video formats: In VLC you can convert video and audio files from one format to another. Several different formats are supported like MP4, WMV, AVI, OGG, MP3 etc. To access the converter:

* Go to Media>Convert/Save.
* Load the file you want to convert using the Add button and click Convert.
* Now choose the output format and output file location.


7. Download YouTube and other online videos: First grab the URL of the YouTube video page. Now click on Media>Open Network stream. Paste the URL and click Play.

Once VLC starts streaming the video, click Tools>Codec Information and at the bottom of the window you will see a Location box. Copy the URL and paste it on your browser’s address bar. The browser will now download the file which you can save it to your hard disk.

[TUT]New way 2 hack XP Pass(No TOOL)

As u all folks kno how to hack Admin pass by various tools & live cds but here its sumthing different i found to hack it by actually not using any tool other than the bootable XP cd itself!!

Although many of XP users hav migrated to vista /win7 but thought dat many of u must not be knowing so sharing it....

So lets start it here now.....

1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it's assumed here that your XP CD is bootable as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)

2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be
:Press any key to boot from cd

3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.

4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now

5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.

6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.

It should read something like If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it

Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.

7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.

8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically you will see a progress bar stating Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds

9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of pressing any key to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.

10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.

11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.

12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you've made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).

13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.


I tried it on Xp2

dont have an idea about Xp3.

Virus Alert : Tweet Viewer Worm Crawling Around Twitter !

Be careful what you click on when you’re using Twitter, because there is a “Tweet Viewer” worm afoot.

Under the guise of revealing who’s been visiting your Twitter profile, when you click on its link it asks for your Twitter authorization, and then tweets that same message to more unsuspecting users.

Keep in mind that merely clicking on the link is not going to automatically authorize anything — that only happens if you click the Authorize button after clicking the link. So, like many viruses, worms and scams, you have to actively give it to yourself, rather than having it attack you as you stand by innocently.

The worm appears like this (notice the tweetviewer link):

What to do if you’ve been caught up in this? It’s easy enough to go to Settings/Connection/Revoke Access, and then you’re free of it. Here’s the help page if you need more info. And now, link shortener Bit.ly has stopped the unpleasantness for now by blocking domains hosting those scam links. However, if the app you’re using to access Twitter still has permission to do so, it could keep spreading this nuisance with a different shortened link.

How to lock drive in Windows

29DEC

Hello friends, today i am going to explain How to lock drive in Windows XP and other versions. There are several ways to lock the drive in windows but as a Hacker i always prefer the manual way as using software is for newbies. So guys get ready to learn How to lock drive in Windows…

STEPS TO LOCK DRIVE IN WINDOWS:

1. Go to Start menu and then to RUN and type “gpedit.msc” (without quotes) and Press Enter.

2. Now you will see a new dialog window , where you will see two things “Computer Configuration” and “User Configuration”. Now click on“User Configuration”.

3. There you will see three items. Now you have to Click on “Administrative Templates”. Then go to “Windows Components”.

4. There you will see a lot of Windows Components. Now Click on ” Windows Explorer”.

5. Now you will find something like this “Prevent Access To Drives From My Computers” , double click on it . It will open its properties. Now to lock a drive or drives click on “Enabled” radio button. Now from the drop down menu select the drive that you want to lock or block.

6. After that click on apply and restart your system. Now anyone will not been able to access the particular drive.

7. To unlock the drive again follow the similar procedure and just click on “Not configured” and apply the settings and restart your system.

FULL Procedure is in this snapshot…

I hope you all have like it. If you have any query ask me in form of comments..

[NEW]Upcoming experimental launches - New orkut V2

Hi everyone,

Orkut engineers have been working for some time to bring you some really cool changes on Orkut. Barbara Veloso from our user experience team, has just shared the news on the orkut blog please check out the post for more info:

http://en.blog.orkut.com/2011/03/new-look-and-feel-coming-soon.html

"We’re always looking to improve the product experience for our users, and based on your feedback, we’ve worked on some simple changes to Orkut’s look and feel. We’ll roll these changes out gradually to all users, in approximately two weeks from now. No invitation will be required as everyone will get the update -- so if you don’t see anything right away, just sit tight and you’ll see them soon!

Here are some of the new enhancements that you’ll begin to see in a few weeks:
- Left navigation, to help you get to the most popular features more easily.
- A new larger profile photo, a popular request. Be sure to upload a higher resolution photo of yourself!
- New full profile view, which lets you and your friends see your info, interests, badges, testimonials and recent photos and videos.
- New fullscreen slideshow for photos

That's not all! We will also have a few more surprises for you in the next month, including updates on communities and new limits on friends, photos and videos, so stay tuned!"

Cheers
Orkut Team

God mode in windows 7 [TUT]

God mode is actually a master control panel listing all the controls.

To enable god mode follow the steps-->

1)Create the folder

2)Rename it as
godmode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

3)Now the folder's icon will change to resemble a control panel and will contain dozens of control options.

Orkut Copying Facebook Features ?

First the Long Photo Feature ~

2nd -Status Updates

3rd -Orkut-Photo View Look

Facebook Photo View-

Orkut stop copying facebook updates LoL

BlackHole RAT: Mac OS X backdoor Trojan !

‘BlackHole’ is the latest remote administration tool (RAT) and is available both in Windows and Mac.

Hacktool such RAT employs client-server program that communicates to its victim’s machine through its trojan server. The server application is installed on the victim while the client application is on the managing side.

The version suggest that ‘BlackHole’ is currently in its early stage. However, the author seems to start showcasing the following functionalities:

• Remote execution of shell commands.
• Opens webpage using user’s default browser.
• Sends a message which is displayed on the victims screen.
• Creates a text file.
• It is capable to perform shutdown, restart and sleep operation.
• It is capable to request for admin privileges.

Here is an excerpt from the default text that is displayed in the full screen window with the reboot button:

"I am a Trojan Horse, so i have infected your Mac Computer. I know, most people think Macs can't be infected, but look, you ARE Infected!

I have full controll over your Computer and i can do everything I want, and you can do nothing to prevent it.

So, Im a very new Virus, under Development, so there will be much more functions when im finished."

Also, it is also capable to block users screen with this message:

Be wary of possible backdoor infection. Report suspicious application, especially if it is communicating to unknown or unfamiliar remote server.

Note: While checking the client-server capability, I just thought that it would be useful to capture a video for reference. (recommended screen 720pHD)

More Info check this video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge67SuW1GvU&feature=player_embedded

Geinimi, Sophisticated New Android Trojan Found in Wild

Geinimi, Sophisticated New Android Trojan Found in Wild

The Threat:
A new Trojan affecting Android devices has recently emerged in China. Dubbed “Geinimi” based on its first known incarnation, this Trojan can compromise a significant amount of personal data on a user’s phone and send it to remote servers. The most sophisticated Android malware we’ve seen to date, Geinimi is also the first Android malware in the wild that displays botnet-like capabilities. Once the malware is installed on a user’s phone, it has the potential to receive commands from a remote server that allow the owner of that server to control the phone.

Geinimi is effectively being “grafted” onto repackaged versions of legitimate applications, primarily games, and distributed in third-party Chinese Android app markets. The affected applications request extensive permissions over and above the set that is requested by their legitimate original versions. Though the intent of this Trojan isn’t entirely clear, the possibilities for intent range from a malicious ad-network to an attempt to create an Android botnet.
Lookout has already delivered an update for its Android users to protect them against known instances of the Trojan. If you are already a Lookout user (free or premium), you are protected and no action is needed.
How it Works:
When a host application containing Geinimi is launched on a user’s phone, the Trojan runs in the background and collects significant information that can compromise a user’s privacy. The specific information it collects includes location coordinates and unique identifiers for the device (IMEI) and SIM card (IMSI). At five minute intervals, Geinimi attempts to connect to a remote server using one of ten embedded domain names. A subset of the domain names includes www.widifu.com, www.udaore.com, www.frijd.com, www.islpast.com and www.piajesj.com. If it connects, Geinimi transmits collected device information to the remote server.
Though we have seen Geinimi communicate with a live server and transmit device data, we have yet to observe a fully operational control server sending commands back to the Trojan. Our analysis of Geinimi’s code is ongoing but we have evidence of the following capabilities:

• Send location coordinates (fine location)
• Send device identifiers (IMEI and IMSI)
• Download and prompt the user to install an app
• Prompt the user to uninstall an app
• Enumerate and send a list of installed apps to the server

While Geinimi can remotely initiate an app to be downloaded or uninstalled on a phone, a user still needs to confirm the installation or uninstallation.
Geinimi’s author(s) have raised the sophistication bar significantly over and above previously observed Android malware by employing techniques to obfuscate its activities. In addition to using an off-the-shelf bytecode obfuscator, significant chunks of command-and-control data are encrypted. While the techniques were easily identified and failed to thwart analysis, they did substantially increase the level of effort required to analyze the malware. The Lookout Security team is continuing to analyze capabilities of new and existing Geinimi variants and will provide more information as we uncover it.
Who is affected?
Currently we only have evidence that Geinimi is distributed through third-party Chinese app stores. To download an app from a third-party app store, Android users need to enable the installation of apps from “Unknown sources” (often called “sideloading”). Geinimi could be packaged into applications for Android phones in other geographic regions. We have not seen any applications compromised by the Geinimi Trojan in the official Google Android Market.
There are a number of applications—typically games—we have seen repackaged with the Geinimi Trojan and posted in Chinese app stores, including Monkey Jump 2, Sex Positions, President vs. Aliens, City Defense and Baseball Superstars 2010. It is important to remember that even though there are instances of the games repackaged with the Trojan, the original versions available in the official Google Android Market have not been affected. As the Lookout team finds more variants of the Geinimi Trojan grafted onto legitimate applications, we’ll provide timely updates.
As stated above, Lookout has already delivered an update for its Android users to protect them against known instances of the Trojan.

How to Stay Safe:

• Only download applications from trusted sources, such as reputable application markets. Remember to look at the developer name, reviews, and star ratings.
• Always check the permissions an app requests. Use common sense to ensure that the permissions an app requests match the features the app provides.
• Be aware that unusual behavior on your phone could be a sign that your phone is infected. Unusual behaviors include: unknown applications being installed without your knowledge, SMS messages being automatically sent to unknown recipients, or phone calls automatically being placed without you initiating them.
• Download a mobile security app for your phone that scans every app you download. Lookout users automatically receive protection against this Trojan.

With the discovery of this new malware, it is more important than ever to pay attention to what you’re downloading. Stay alert and ensure that you trust every app you download. Stay tuned for more details on this threat.

Mozilla Starts on Firefox 5 designs (Screenshot)

Mozilla Starts on Firefox 5 designs (Screenshot)

Aircel test launch 3G in Kolkata Circle

Hi guys Aircel has launched 3G in kolkata for testing purpose....
They r giving 250MB free usage to every subscriber
to activate this service type
START 3G
and send it to 121. They will give u 250MB free usage and 50 min local Voice call Usage.
and it is valid till 28th Feb.
The speed is amazing, nearly 400kb/s downloading speed (~3.2 mb/s) speed.

3g technology will increase cyber crime

Cyber Crime has now reached to hacking information from the mobile phones. The 3G technology recently launched by the mobile service providers is in much rage nowadays. The 3G technology allows a user to access internet on a good quality network on the cellphone. As such hackers will now target the 3G users for accessing their personal information and this in turn will result into increased cyber-crime", said Sunny Vaghela, the cyber-crime expert while talking to TOI.

When questioned is there any solution to this new problem, Vaghela mentioned that as of now there exists no solution to prevent hacking from taking place from a mobile phone but he added that certain steps can be taken to minimise the cases of hacking.

"Never reply to the e-mails that offer lottery prize money. Always keep your anti-virus updated and do not download pictures of celebrities from mails sent by anonymous sender. Also avoid downloading songs from Pakistani wesbites. All these steps if taken can help a person in avoiding his personal information getting passed on to the hackers", informed Sunny further.

The cyber-expert further advised that people should avoid using pirated anti-virus softwares that are of no help and can't check a virus inside a computer.

He also advised that person should never disclose banking passwords or PINs on a website as that may get recorded with the wesbite that can be misused later.

Demonstrating, how a person's cellphone can be used to make calls or send messages to some other number without his/her knowledge, Vaghela said that even this is possible nowadays with the help of a selected software tools. "Such calls will originate from the cellphone of a person without his knowledge. Therefore, there are high chances that a cyber criminal can make use of such calls for terrorist activities and cause harm to the integrity of a person", he said further.

He concluded by saying that the threat e-mails originating from computers used by a hacker for some wrongful purpose can also be tracked and traced.