Usenet for downloading stuff... here's how to do it

Is it really worth all the effort to install these programs?

BitTorrent seems so much easier...

Amplify’d from lifehacker.com

An Introduction to Usenet What is Usenet? Rather than dive into a full history of Usenet, let's talk about how it's relevant to you. Usenet was originally designed as a bulletin-board service, and so there's a ton of text content available on Usenet, but once binary newsgroups made their way into Usenet, it quickly became a popular place to find any sort of files that interest you. A site called Newzbin started indexing the binaries available on Usenet and creating the NZB file format. An NZB file is basically the Usenet equivalent of BitTorrent's torrent file, in that when you download an NZB, you're simply downloading a file that points to files available on Usenet. Applications supporting the NZB format can use them to make downloading Usenet binaries a piece of cake. In this guide, we're going walk through how to set up Usenet access, configure a newsreader, and then find NZB files so you can get the content you want. Read more at lifehacker.com

 

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AntiTheft protect Ur cell phone 4free: Locate Ur phone or wipe it or lock it

I've always wanted to purchase an app that does this... never got around to it.

Now it's free!



Downloaded [1.8MB] and installed no problems.

What's *not* free: anti-virus protection, firewall, and browsing protection.

Amplify’d from www.f-secure.com

#LOCK# - REMOTE LOCK YOUR PHONE Ok, you lost your phone – lock it quickly with single SMS message! The phone stays locked until you get it back and enter the right password. Send text message: #lock#<your code>  to your phone to lock it See how it works  (video) #WIPE# - REMOTE WIPE YOUR PHONE If it looks like you won’t be getting your phone back you have one more trick up your sleeve -  erase all your confidential data. the thief is left with just the covers without of the content. Send the text message: #wipe#<your code> to your phone to wipe it. See how it works  (video) #LOCATE# - LOCATE YOUR MISSING PHONE How do you locate your lost phone or the person who has it? It’s simple – use locate and see it on a map. It’s as easy as that! Send text message: #locate#<your code> to your phone to see its location on a map. See how it works  (video) THEFT CONTROL Want to nab the thief? If someone steals your phone and changes the sim card, the phone locks down automatically and the thief’s phone number is reported to you. This feature works automatically when it’s activated. See how it works  (video) Read more at www.f-secure.com

 

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RT @MakeUseOf: Hack Your Symbian Mobile Phone With HelloOx2

Tempting...

I love the way the MakeUseOf article is written :)

Especially:

"You are now free to install what you want, when you want and with a third party file browser you’ll be able to access your phone’s deepest recesses. Good luck, and don’t break anything!"

and

"If you’re unwilling to pay (and I can see why, given what you’re doing) then the unsigned version can be downloaded completely free here"



I also like the way the software has been designed:

"The hack is completely reversible by running the application a further time, meaning if you’re concerned you can hack, install your software and unhack your phone to its original state. The software you installed whilst your phone was hacked will continue to function, even after the root certificate has been removed."



So, how brave are you... I think I'll backup my phone, then try it - just for the fun of it!

Amplify’d from www.makeuseof.com

Now why you’d want to do this is entirely your own business, but listen up. HelloOx2 is Symbian hack app that will install a root certificate to your Symbian mobile phone and enable the installation of unsigned software. It’s a bit like jailbreaking the iPhone. You probably know what I’m going to say next.

What Does It Do? The application first maps a virtual drive and unpacks the hacking files required. Once the file system has been activated, the drive is unmapped and a root certificate is installed. This is the all-important bit will allow you to install what you want. Lastly RomPatcher+ is installed, and your phone is hacked. The hack is completely reversible by running the application a further time, meaning if you’re concerned you can hack, install your software and unhack your phone to its original state. The software you installed whilst your phone was hacked will continue to function, even after the root certificate has been removed. Read more at www.makeuseof.com

 

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