We've all thought it, but never dared think it could be true: what if Microsoft, Yahoo, and AOL actively monitor our instant messenger chats? What if mentions of 'bomb' and 'underage' are tracked and sent to law enforcement agencies? What if chat providers don't agree with the things we say, or the links we share, and filter or censor the content of our transmitted messages? Well, it looks like our fears may actually have some basis in reality: Yahoo Messenger strips FilesTube links from instant messages. It doesn't tell either party that a URL has been removed from chat -- it just deletes it. Poof. FilesTube, in case you were wondering, is one of the largest file hosting meta search engines on the Web -- it indexes RapidShare, Megaupload, Mediafire, and many other 'cyberlocker' services. It's fairly obvious why FilesTube links are being removed -- the Censor General at Yahoo is probably one of those perplexed primates who think all uses of BitTorrent are illegal -- but this situation poses a far more important question: is Yahoo censoring messages on the client side, or the server side. Does the messenger client itself maintain a list of 'blacklisted' words -- and if so, why are we not told that FilesTube links are banned? What other words and terms does Yahoo protect us from?Continue reading Yahoo! Messenger now censors the links you share
Yahoo! Messenger now censors the links you share originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple have designed the iPad to be easy to use, in fact even a two year old can use this device without any problems whatsoever. This makes it a very attractive option for people who are used to using an iPhone or for those who are not. However, there are still a few things about the device that do need a little bit of explaining.
Soft Reset Explained:
Although the iPad is pretty robust in so far as there are not actual moving parts in it, there are still a few things that can go wrong. With this in mind Apple have incorporated a ‘soft reset’ function into the device. This is particularly useful if the system ever freezes. By just holding the top or the power button at the same time as the Home button for a few seconds, allows users to reset the device.
Cut and Copy Pasting Explained:
Copying long texts on an iPad is a long and tiresome process. With this in mind Apple created an easy solution to the problem. Users can copy a whole paragraph without having to stretch the blue knobs on their screens. All they need to do is tap any of the text four times and this automatically highlights the whole paragraph. However, this only works on text that can be edited.
Importing Free eBooks Explained:
Users can benefit from free e-books on their iPads and this includes books that are no longer copyrighted.
Easy Mute Explained:
This is an easy to use function on an iPad that allows you to automatically turn off the volume on your device. Just by pressing the volume down button for a couple of seconds, users can turn off the volume on their devices.
Supersized Screenshots Explained:
Users can increase the size of a screenshot by simply holding the power and home buttons down simultaneously for half a second.
Bringing the Virtual Keyboard Back
Many people thought this would be difficult to achieve on their iPads but in fact it is easily done. All users have to do is touch the eject key on the real physical keyboard to get the virtual one back up.
Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/tips-and-tricks-for-your-ipad/
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My favorite type of gear bag is the messenger style bag. I like the shape, the fact that it can sit upright instead of flopping over like some bags, and that it can hold a lot of stuff. So, what’s better than a messenger bag? A messenger bag that has interchangeable flaps so you don’t get tired of it. At least that is the concept behind the 17″ Transit Messenger Bag from SLAPPA.
Note: Images can be clicked to view a larger size.
The Transit bag is made of Black 1680D Nylon that’s been PU coated for water resistance.
The flap has a pocket on the outside that is accessed by a zippered pull ring. Plastic buckles are sewn into the bottom edge of the flap to hold it closed.
The back of the bag is pretty plain except for the zippered pocket for your laptop.
According to SLAPPA’s product page for the Transit, it can accommodate up to a 16″ laptop (do they even make 16″ laptops? 17″ yes, but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of a 16″). The outer wall of the laptop section is thickly padded with what feels like .5 inch of firm foam. The inner wall has a much thinner padding. Probably less than .25 inches.
At first I was bummed that the bag didn’t include a grab handle, but then I figured out that it’s built into the back of bag. Clever!
In addition to the laptop pocket, the Transit has other storage areas. When you lift the flap, you are greeted with 2 large side by side open topped pockets that are big enough to hold a full sized magazine.
In front of the 2 large pockets is a zippered storage area with slots for 2 pens. On one side of the pen slots there is a pocket big enough for a Field Notes sized notebook. On the opposite side is a mesh pocket that can be used for various small objects.
SLAPPA states that the main storage area has room to hold 3 gallon jugs. So I tried it and sure enough, they fit… barely.
Although it’s not pictured, there’s a zippered mesh pocket inside the main section. That’s it though, there are no other slots or pockets inside the bag to help organize your gear.
The interior of the bag is made of a thin nylon. I actually prefer my bags to have a rubber/tarp liner because they are easier to clean.
The main feature that sets the SLAPPA Transit bag appart from other messenger bags is the interchangeable flap. SLAPPA sells the bag with your choice of 6 different flaps. They sent me the New York Subway Map flap and another flap with a graphic from artist Pesu. All 6 flaps are pretty flashy. It would be nice if SLAPPA would also offer some plain colored flaps. I don’t see on SLAPPA’s site where they sell the individual flaps. I’ll update the review when I find out.
The flaps have glossy tarp type material on the outside and then nylon on the inside. A 1″ inch wide horizontal strip of Velcro is sewn into the bottom edge. In my opinion there either needs to be a wider strip of Velcro or a 2nd strip because the flap doesn’t match up very well with the 2 vertical strips on the bag. As designed, the flap is held closed with just 2 one inch Velcro squares where the two strips intersect. Of course you can use the plastic pinch buckles to secure the flap.
The flaps use SLAPPA’s patented M.A.S.K. technology for interchangeability. M.A.S.K. technology is another way of saying that it uses a zipper.
The Transit’s strap has a traditional bike messenger bag design instead of a shoulder bag design like Timbuk2. Although you can sling the bag over one shoulder, it wears best across the chest like you see here. For reference, I’m 5′ 6″ (close enough).
The padded laptop section keeps the bag comfortable against your back when walking. I didn’t test it riding a bike.
At $89.99, the SLAPPA Transit Messenger Bag is significantly less expensive than big name bags from companies like Timbuk2, Waterfield and Tom Bihn, but there’s that saying “you get what you pay for…” and I think that applies here. The Transit bag isn’t a bad product, it’s just not a bag that will probably last you for several years like those other brands. The interior nylon lining is thin and not that easy to clean if you happen to spill something on it.
The SLAPPA Transit Messenger Bag is best suited for someone who wants to try a messenger bag for the first time to see if they like that style. Or for someone that isn’t too hard on their gear and carries a light load. If you’re looking for a bag that you’ll still be using 5yrs from now, I don’t think it will be this one…
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SLAPPA 17″ Transit Messenger Bag review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 5, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Facebook has just updated their app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to version 5.1 which brings with it updates to make chat easier to access, a way to add favorites to the top of your chat panel, multi-photo upload, and more. Unfortunately, many users are reporting multiple issues with the new update as well.
The update release notes are as follows -
Now it's easier to chat with your friends and share multiple photos. - Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who's available and send a message - Add friends you message most to the top of your Favorites - Share multiple photos fast - Give real gifts to your friends using Facebook Gifts (US-only) - When sending messages, see who's active so you and your friends know how soon to expect a reply
While the ability to upload multiple photos at once may be cause for celebration for some Facebook users, others are wishing they wouldn't have updated at all. We've received several reports from readers claiming that after the update they were unable to log in at all or the "Recent Updates" section of the update was blank.
Some users have reported that uninstalling the app and re-installing it fixed the issue while others aren't having any luck. If you've updated Facebook for iOS to version 5.1, are you experiencing any issues? If so, let us know what issues you're having in the comments.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/rWAwhY45IR0/story01.htm
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IE9 and Firefox 4 post top marks in Web browser power use comparison originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While tablet and smartphone manufacturers battled it out over screen sizes, e-reader makers seem to have settled on an industry standard of 6-inch displays. It's a trend that Kobo, at least, is trying to buck. The company is supplementing its flagship device with a smaller model, the $79 Kobo Mini, which has a more diminutive 5-inch screen, and weighs less, to boot. But how much of a difference does an inch really make? Is smaller necessarily better on an e-reading device? And with so many options for consuming e-books, does the world really need a different, slightly altered form factor? We'll tackle all of these burning questions and more after the break.
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Kobo Mini review: does the world need a small e-reader? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Saturday’s LogicBUY Deal is the Slingbox 500 SB500100 Internet TV Broadcaster for $293.00.
$298 – $5 coupon code = $293 with free shipping.
This deal expires November 7, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
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Deal of the Day – Slingbox 500 SB500-100 Internet TV Broadcaster originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 3, 2012 at 6:36 am.