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This glossary lists terms you may come across when reading about online security and threats. If you find a term you don't recognize, check here to find out what it means. Bookmark this page as a quick and handy reference.
A targeted cyberespionage or cybersabotage attack that is usually sponsored by a nation state with the goal of stealing information from an organization. The motivation behind an advanced persistent threat is to gain information for military, political, or economic advantage.
Software that automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer, often in exchange for the right to use a program without paying for it. The advertisements seen are based on monitoring of browser habits. Most adware is safe to use, but some can serve as spyware, gathering information about you from your hard drive, the websites you visit, or even your keystrokes. Certain types of adware have the capability to capture or transmit personal information.
Google's brand name for its Linux-based operating system for mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).
A type of application that defends against the threats that spam poses (such as viruses, phishing attempts, and denial-of-service attacks) and reduces the amount of spam entering an email system.
A type of software that scans a computer's memory and disk drives for viruses. If it finds a virus, the application informs the user and may clean, delete, or quarantine any files, directories, or disks affected by the virus. The term antimalware is preferred because it covers more threats.
A type of fraud or theft that occurs when an ATM is compromised with a skimming device. A card reader that can be disguised to look like a part of the machine. The card reader collects victims' account information and personal identification numbers (PIN).
The program that automatically updates McAfee software with the latest detection definition (.DAT) files and scan engine.
Computer programmers often build backdoors into software applications so they can fix bugs. If hackers or others learn about a backdoor, the feature may pose a security risk. It can also be referred to as a trap door.
A backup is a duplicate copy of data made for archiving purposes or for protection against damage and loss. A backup is usually kept physically separate from the originals for recovery when originals are damaged or lost.
Hackers who gain unauthorized access into a computer system or network with malicious intent. They may use computers to attack systems for profit, for fun, for political motivations, or as part of a social cause. Such penetration often involves modification and/or destruction of data, as well as distribution of computer viruses, Internet worms, and delivery of spam through the use of botnets.
A list of known sources of unwanted email used for filtering spam. A blacklist can also be a list of websites that are considered to be dangerous because they exploit browser vulnerabilities or send spyware and other unwanted software to users.
A general description for malicious programs that combine elements of multiple types of malware: viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.
A wireless technology commonly used to wirelessly link phones, computers, and other network devices over short distances. It can also be used to exchange data over short distances.
Short for "robot," a computer that has been infected with malicious software without the user's knowledge. Once the computer has been affected, a cybercriminal can send commands to it and other infected machines over the Internet. Since the compromised computers blindly follow the commands of the cybercriminals, infected machines are also called zombies.
Short for "robot network," a botnet is a network of hijacked computers controlled remotely by a hacker. The hacker can use the network to send spam and launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, and may rent the network to other cybercriminals. A single computer in a botnet can automatically send thousands of spam messages per day. The most common spam messages come from zombie computers.
A type of malware that alters your computer's browser settings so that you are redirected to websites that you had no intention of visiting. Most browser hijackers alter browser home pages, search pages, search results, error message pages, or other browser content with unexpected or unwanted content.
A hacking method used to find passwords or encryption keys by trying every possible combination of characters until the correct one is found.
An unintentional fault, error, failure, or mistake in a software program that can produce an incorrect or unexpected result or cause a program to behave in unintended ways.
Pronounced like "cash," a cache stores recently used information in a place where it can be accessed extremely fast. Computers have a disk cache; this stores information that the user has recently read from the hard disk. Web browsers also use a cache to store the pages, images, and URLs of recently visited websites on the user's hard drive. When users visit web pages that they have been to recently, the pages and images don't have to be downloaded again.
This is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a false number on the recipient's caller ID. A number of companies provide tools that facilitate caller ID spoofing. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has known flaws that allow for caller ID spoofing. These tools are typically used to populate the caller ID with a specific bank or credit union, or just with the words "Bank" or "Credit Union."
A technique used by thieves to verify the validity of stolen card data. The thief will use the card information on a website that has real-time transaction processing. If the transaction is processed successfully then the thief knows the card is still good. The purchase is usually for a small amount to avoid using the card's limit and to avoid attracting the attention of the card owner.
A radio network that is distributed over land areas called cells. Each cell is associated with a radio transceiver, when the cells are joined together they can provide radio coverage over a wide geographic area allowing mobile phones to communicate with each other.
When a thief steals the identities of children to use for fraudulent financial transactions. It can take years before the theft is discovered, often the victims discover this when they engage in their first financial transactions. The dangers associated with child identity theft include damaged credit and income tax liability.
Cloud computing refers to applications and services that are offered over the Internet. These services are offered from data centers around the world that collectively are referred to as the "cloud."
A noncash payment transaction that doesn't need a physical connection between the payment device, which can be a number of things ranging from traditional plastic cards to mobile phones, and the physical point-of-sale terminal (for example, a cash register).
Small amounts of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. Websites use cookies to identify users who revisit their sites, and are most commonly used to store login information for a specific site. When a server receives a browser request that includes a cookie, the server can use the information stored in the cookie to customize the website for the user. Whenever a user checks the box "Remember me on this computer," the website will generate a login cookie once the user successfully logs in. Each time users revisit the site, they may only need to enter their password or may not need to login at all. Cookies can be used to gather more information about a user than would be possible without them.
Malicious software such as viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, and other programs used to commit crimes on the Internet including identity theft and fraud.
When a criminal fraudulently identifies himself to police as another individual at the point of arrest. In some cases criminals have previously obtained state-issued identity documents using credentials stolen from others, or have simply presented fake identification.
Bullying that takes place in cyberspace. This includes the Internet and mobile phone communication. It may involve harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or humiliating someone online.
A criminal activity done using computers and the Internet. This can take many shapes and forms, such as downloading illegal music files to stealing money from online bank accounts. Cybercrime can also include nonmonetary offenses, such as creating and distributing viruses. One of the most prominent cybercrime offenses is when cybercriminals use the Internet to steal personal information from others and commit identity theft.
Cybercriminals are hackers, crackers, and other malicious users who use the Internet to commit crimes such as identity theft, PC hijacking, illegal spamming, phishing and pharming, and other types of fraud.
Cybergangs are groups of hackers, crackers, and other cybercriminals that pool their resources to commit crimes on the Internet. Organized crime is often involved in cybergang activity.
Registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with malicious intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark or brand name belonging to someone else. The cybersquatter then offers to sell the domain to the person or company who owns a trademark contained within the name at an inflated price. Cybersquatters also sometimes register variations of popular trademarked names as a way of distributing their malware.
Also known as a data file, these files are used to update software programs, sent to users via the Internet. .DAT files contain up-to-date virus signatures and other information antivirus products use to protect your computer against virus attacks. .DAT files are also known as detection definition files and signatures.
A broad term to describe information that has been translated into a form that is more convenient to move or process.
Data can be in the form of text documents, images, audio files, software programs, and many more forms. Data can be processed on a computer or a mobile device, such as a mobile phone or tablet.
A change made to the home page or other key pages of a website by an unauthorized individual or process, usually unknown to the website owner.
The password on a system when it is first delivered or installed.
An attack specifically designed to prevent a system from functioning properly as well as denying access to the system by authorized users. Hackers can cause denial-of-service attacks by destroying or modifying data or by overloading the system's servers until service to authorized users is delayed or prevented.
Dialers include software programs that redirect Internet connections to a party other than the user's default ISP and are designed to run up additional connection charges for a content provider, vendor, or other third party.
Method of breaking into a password-protected computer, mobile device, or online account by entering every word in a dictionary as a password.
A type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack in which more than one traffic generator directs traffic to a targeted URL. Traffic-generating programs are called agents, and the controlling program is the master. DoS agents receive instruction from a master to carry out an attack, which is designed to disable or shut down the targeted URL.
This is a name that identifies a website; for example, mcafee.com is the domain name of McAfee's website. Each domain name is associated with an IP address. Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular web pages.
This is the process in which data is sent to your computer. Whenever you receive information from the Internet, you are downloading it to your computer. For example, you may have to download an update for your web browser. The opposite of this process, is sending information to another computer is called uploading.
A program that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your consent or even your knowledge. It can install malware or potentially unwanted programs merely by your viewing an email or website.
This is an executable file, created specifically to introduce a virus, worm, or Trojan on a computer system.
The practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash in the hopes of finding information to steal or commit fraud.
Encryption is a security method of coding or scrambling data so that it can be decoded or read only by authorized users. This is commonly used to secure websites, online purchases, and other transactions.
A type of computer file that when opened runs a program or series of instructions contained in the file. These types of files have the potential to be dangerous since they run code when opened, and are often used by cybercriminals to distribute viruses, malware, and spyware.
A piece of software that takes advantage of a bug, glitch, or design flaw in software in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior on computer software. This can include gaining control of a computer system, changing access privileges, or denying access or resources to users.
An error that occurs when antivirus software fails to detect that an infected file is truly infected. False negatives are more serious than false positives, although both are undesirable. False negatives are more common with antivirus software because they may miss a new or a heavily modified virus.
An error that occurs when antivirus software wrongly claims that a virus is infecting a clean file. False positives usually occur when the string chosen for a given virus signature is also present in another program.
A piece of hardware or software that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications. It is configured to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules. They are designed to protect the network's resources from users on other networks.
Term used to describe the capability to detect and record where you and other people are located. Geolocation information can be obtained in a number of ways, including using data from a user's IP address, MAC address, RFID, Wi-Fi connection location, or GPS coordinates.
Process of adding geographical identification data to various types of media, such as a photograph or video taken with your camera or mobile device. This data usually consists of latitude and longitude coordinates, and they can also contain altitude, bearing, distance, and place names.
Software that is based on a satellite navigation system that provides location and time information anywhere on the Earth where there is a clear line of sight from the device that the software is being used on to four or more GPS satellites.
New mobile phones have this software and can calculate the position of the device by using signals received from multiple GPS satellites. Mobile phone users can use the software to see where they are located on a map, route them to a desired location, and show them different routes to reach their destination.
Skilled hackers who sometimes act legally, sometimes in good will and sometimes not. They are a hybrid between white and black hat hackers. They usually do not hack for personal gain or have malicious intentions, but may or may not occasionally commit crimes during the course of their technological exploits.
A broad term for a person who uses programming skills and technical knowledge to create and modify computer software and hardware by finding weaknesses and exploiting them, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. Hackers can be motivated by a number of reasons both positive and negative, such as profit, protest, or challenge. Criminal hackers create malware in order to commit crimes. See also: malware, cybercriminals, cybergangs.
In the early days of computing, hacker was a term used to describe a programmer who had a curiosity and appreciation of programs and systems and how they worked. Over time, however, the term gained a negative connotation and began to refer to someone who uses the knowledge to break into other people's systems to steal information and cause havoc. We also call programmers who use their skills for harm "crackers."
A vulnerability in the design software and/or hardware that allows the circumvention of security measures.
A term often used to describe the computer file to which a virus attaches itself. Most viruses run when the computer or user tries to use the host file.
A hotspot is a site that offers Internet access over a wireless connection. Hotspots typically use Wi-Fi technology and are generally found in coffee shops and various other public locations.
A clickable word, phrase, or image on a website that once clicked takes the user from one web page to another, or to another resource on the Internet. They are typically underlined or set apart by a different color. When you move your cursor over a hyperlink, whether text or image, the arrow should change to a small hand pointing at the link.
A virus is "in the wild" (ITW) if it is verified as having caused an infection outside a laboratory situation. Most viruses are in the wild and differ only in prevalence.
This term refers to the condition of a file after a virus, spyware, or malware has inserted malicious code into it. Computer systems are infected if a virus or Trojan is installed and running on that system. Static malware, such as viruses and Trojans with entirely malicious code, is also said to be infected. If a potentially unwanted program is installed on a system, the system is not considered infected, even though there may be other consequences.
Infection is the action a virus carries out when it enters a computer system or storage device.
People who supply stolen data but do not necessarily use it to commit fraud. The information obtained by harvesters is sold to criminal networks that trade the information in Internet back alleys.
A number 15 or 17 digits in length that is unique to each mobile phone and tablet. It is used to identify users on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). It is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone. If a mobile phone is lost or stolen, the owner can call the network provider and instruct them to blacklist the phone based on the IMEI number and make it useless on the network.
A unique identification associated with all Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) network mobile phone users. The IMSI is a unique number identifying a GSM subscriber stored inside the subscriber identity module (SIM).
An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to a device, such as a computer or other device on a network, including the Internet. IP addresses allow computers, routers, printers, and other devices to identify one another to communicate.
Apple's brand name for its mobile operating system.
Process of removing limitations imposed by Apple on devices running the iOS operating system (iPhone, iPad, and iPod). Users do this to gain root access to the operating system to be able to install apps obtained through means other than the official App Store. While this can allow the user greater control of what is installed on the device, it can also cause data corruption and make the device less secure.
Software that tracks or logs the keys struck on a keyboard, typically in a covert manner so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored. This is usually done with malicious intent to collect information including instant messages, email text, email addresses, passwords, credit card and account numbers, addresses, and other private data.
A service accessible by mobile devices that uses information on the geographical position of the mobile device. Applications like this can help locate the nearest coffee shop or ATM, receive a warning about a nearby traffic jam, or see an ad for a local sale or promotion.
An excessively large email (typically many thousands of messages) or one large message sent to a user's email account. This is done to crash the system and prevent genuine messages from being received.
A mobile application (app) disguised as a legitimate app that can contain viruses, worms, Trojan horses, malware, spyware, or any other items that may harm user devices or personal data. Once a malicious app is downloaded, it can wreak havoc in multiple ways including sending text messages to premium-rate numbers, taking control of the infected device, and downloading the user's contact lists. Cybercriminals distribute malicious apps through legitimate app stores like Google Play by masquerading as a legitimate app.
A piece of code designed to damage a system and the data it contains, gather sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or to prevent the system from being used in its normal manner.
This is usually executed by hiding malicious code within relatively safe-looking online advertisements. These ads can lead a victim to unreliable content or directly infect a victim's computer with malware, which may damage a system, access sensitive information, or even control the computer through remote access.
A generic term used to describe any type of software or code specifically designed to exploit a computer or the data it contains, without consent. Malware includes viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, most rootkits, and other malicious programs.
A hardware identification number that is a unique code assigned to every piece of hardware that connects to the Internet. This includes Internet-capable phones, network interface cards for desktop and notebook computers, wireless access cards, and even some memory cards. The MAC address is manufactured into every network card, such as an Ethernet card or Wi-Fi card, and can't be changed.
This occurs when someone uses a person's name and sometimes other parts of their identity—such as insurance information—without the person's knowledge or consent to receive benefits such as treatments, prescriptions, or other medical services in another person's name. The dangers of medical identity theft include being denied health coverage, or being given the wrong treatment. (The doctor could be given the wrong medical history, such as a different blood type.)
A web browser that is designed and optimized to display content on a mobile device. Mobile browsers are used on mobile devices to browse the Internet, just as a web browser is used on a computer.
Mobile service providers have data plans that allow users to access the Internet (including sending and receiving email, using apps and GPS) anywhere a mobile phone signal can be accessed. Data plans are based on the number of gigabytes (GBs) of data that are uploaded and downloaded from the Internet per month via a smartphone or a tablet.
Software with a malicious purpose that commonly performs actions without a user's knowledge. It may be designed to disable your phone, remotely control your device, send unsolicited messages to the user's contact list, make charges to the user's phone bill, or steal valuable information. Mobile malware uses the same techniques as PC malware to infect mobile devices.
An alternative payment where a consumer can use their mobile phone to make a payment, instead of using cash or credit cards. This is sometimes referred to as a mobile wallet.
Also known as SMS spam, text spam, or mobile spamming. Mobile phone spam is unsolicited and generally unwanted commercial advertisements that are sent to a user's mobile phone by way of text messaging.
A standard way to send messages that includes multimedia content to and from mobile phones. The most popular use is to send photos, but it can also be used for delivering videos, text pages, and ringtones.
A set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few inches or centimeters. This technology is currently being used for contactless payment transactions and data exchange.
A network can consist of two or more computers, mobile devices (phones and tablets), gaming devices, Internet connected TVs, etc. connected to each other. Networks can be connected by cables or wirelessly. The purpose of a network is to share files and information.
An attempt to obtain or decrypt a user's password for illegal use. Hackers can use cracking programs, dictionary attacks, and password sniffers in password attacks. Defense against password attacks is rather limited but usually consists of a password policy including a minimum length, unrecognizable words, and frequent changes.
Software designed to enable a user or administrator to recover lost or forgotten passwords from accounts or data files. In the hands of an attacker, these tools offer access to confidential information and are a security and privacy threat.
The use of a sniffer (software or a device that monitors a network and makes a copy of data sent over a network) to capture passwords as they cross a network. The network could be a local area network, or the Internet itself.
Malware specifically used to transmit personal information, such as usernames and passwords.
The "cargo" code in a virus rather than the portions used to avoid detection or replicate. The payload code can display text or graphics on the screen, or it may corrupt or erase data. Not all viruses contain a deliberate payload. However, these codes affect CPU usage, hard disk space, and the time it takes to clean viruses. Payload can also refer to the data or packets sent during an attack.
A distributed system of file sharing in which any computer on the network can see any other computer on the network. Users can access each others' hard drives to download files. This type of file sharing is valuable, but it brings up copyright issues for music, movies, and other shared-media files. Users are also vulnerable to viruses, Trojans, and spyware hiding in files.
Any information that, by itself or when combined with other information, can identify an individual.
The process of redirecting traffic to a fake website, often through the use of malware or spyware. A hacker sets up a fraudulent website that looks like a legitimate website in order to capture confidential information from users.
A form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques through email or instant messaging. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire other people's personal information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an apparently official electronic communication. Typically, phishing emails request that recipients click on the link in the email to verify or update contact details or credit card information. Like spam, phishing emails are sent to a large number of email addresses, with the expectation that someone will act on the information in the email and disclose their personal information. Phishing can also happen via text messaging or phone.
The practice of gaining unauthorized access to a system by exploiting an authorized user's legitimate connection without their explicit permission or knowledge.
Often legitimate software (nonmalware) that may alter the security state or the privacy of the system on which they are installed. This software can, but not necessarily, include spyware, adware, keyloggers, password crackers, hacker tools, and dialer applications and could be downloaded in conjunction with a program that the user wants.
The isolation of files that are suspected of containing a virus, spam, suspicious content, or PUPs. Quarantined files cannot be opened or executed.
A two-dimensional code that can be scanned with a QR barcode reader or a camera-enabled smartphone with QR reader software. Once a QR code is scanned, it can direct a user to just about anything: a web page, call a phone number, or an SMS text message. QR codes provide organizations with a quick and easy way to direct their customers to online content. QR codes are often found in magazines, product packaging, on advertisements, online, and in other marketing collateral.
A generic term to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly using radio waves.
Malicious software created by a hacker to restrict access to the computer system that it infects and demand a ransom paid to the creator of the malicious software for the restriction to be removed. Some forms of ransomware may encrypt files on the system's hard drive, while others may simply lock the system and display messages to coax the user into paying.
A method used to direct someone or something to a different place than was intended. Cybercriminals can use these to route a legitimate website's traffic to a counterfeit website.
Software designed to give an administrator remote control of a system. Hackers can install malicious RAT software on a computer without the user's knowledge and take control of it remotely without the user's knowledge. RATs can be installed by opening an infected attachment, clicking links in a popup window, or through any other software that poses as legitimate.
The process by which a virus makes copies of itself to carry out subsequent infections. Replication is one of the major criteria separating viruses from other computer programs.
Any program intended to damage programs or data, or to breach a system's security. It includes Trojan horse programs, logic bombs, and viruses.
A way that users of mobile devices (mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other devices running the Android operating system) hack their devices to gain privileged access to the operating system. This gives the user the ability to alter or replace system applications and settings, run apps that require administrator permissions, or perform operations that otherwise would have not been possible.
A stealthy type of malware that is designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection and enable continued privileged access to a computer. Rootkits are the hardest type of invasive software to detect and nearly impossible to remove. As eluded to in the name, they dig into the root of a hard drive. They are designed to steal passwords and identifying information.
A common trick cybercriminals use to make users think that their computer has become infected with malware to get them to purchase a fake application. Often the fake application that the user is tricked into purchasing is actually a malicious program which can disable real antivirus software and wreak havoc on a user's machine.
A program that searches information on the Internet for specified keywords and returns a list of where the information can be found. They have electronic catalogs of millions of sites on the Internet so that once a user types in a keyword or set of keywords into the search engine, it can quickly direct the user to websites containing information based on the keyword. Google, Yahoo, and Bing are all examples of search engines.
Software provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is usually offered with limited features. Shareware requires payment to the author for full rights. If, after trying the software, you do not intend to use it, you simply delete it. Using unregistered shareware beyond the evaluation period is pirating. Also known as trialware or demoware.
Telephone numbers shorter than full telephone numbers that can be used only for messaging on mobile phones. They are designed to be easier to read and remember. Short codes are widely used for value-added services such as television program voting, ordering ringtones, charity donations, and mobile services. Messages sent to a short code can be billed at a higher rate than a standard text message and may even subscribe a customer to a recurring monthly service that will be added to the their mobile phone bill until the user texts the word "STOP"(for example) to terminate the service.
A form of text messaging on mobile phones.
The use of direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone's shoulder, to get information. A criminal can get access to your personal identification number (PIN) or password by watching over your shoulder as you use an automated teller machine (ATM) or type on your computer.
Data files containing detection and/or remediation code that antivirus or antispyware products use to identify malicious code.
A small electronic card, approximately the size of a postage stamp, that is placed underneath a mobile phone's battery. The SIM card stores data such as user identity, location phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists, and stored text messages.
A mobile device that combines the functions of a wireless phone and functions typically associated with a computer. These functions include email access, the ability to browse the Internet, access to online banking, synchronization between the device and a computer, as well as many more functions.
The act of using social engineering techniques similar to phishing but via text messaging. The name is derived from "SMS (Short Message Service) phishing." SMS is the technology used for text messages on mobile phones. SMiShing uses text messages to try and get you to divulge your personal information. The text message may link to a website or a phone number that connects to automated voice response system.
Software or device that monitors network traffic. Hackers use sniffers to capture data transmitted over a network.
The act of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. It relies on human interactions, such as trying to gain the confidence of someone through trickery or deception for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, or computer system access. This can take many forms, both online and offline.
An unwanted electronic message, most commonly unsolicited bulk email. Typically, spam is sent to multiple recipients who did not ask to receive it. Types include email spam, instant messaging spam, web search-engine spam, spam in blogs, and mobile phone-messaging spam. Spam includes legitimate advertisements, misleading advertisements, and phishing messages designed to trick recipients into giving up personal and financial information. Email messages are not considered spam if a user has signed up to receive them.
The act of sending an email that appears to come from a legitimate source, such as a bank, a company's internal IT department, an internal employee, or a business partner. While phishing uses mass email, spear phishing targets a very small number of recipients. The email sender information may be spoofed so the email appears to originate from a trusted source. Messages typically request username and password details, provide a link to a website where visitors can enter personal information, or have an attachment containing a virus, Trojan, or spyware.
A type of spam specific to instant messaging. The messages can be simple unsolicited ads or fraudulent phishing mail.
A combination of the words spam and blog that has been created for the purpose of distributing spam. Splogs contain fake articles created for search engine spamming. Splogs are created to attract people to spam sites, primarily via search engines.
A website that mimics a real company's site—mainly financial services sites—in order to steal private information (passwords, account numbers) from people tricked into visiting it. Phishing emails contain links to the counterfeit site, which looks exactly like the real company's site, down to the logo, graphics, and detailed information.
Spoof means to hoax, trick, or deceive. Spoofing can take many forms on the Internet, like faking the email address of another user. A spoofed website is one that mimics a real company's site—mainly financial services sites—to steal private information (passwords, account numbers) from people tricked into visiting it.
Spyware spies on a user's computer. Spyware can capture information like web browsing habits, email messages, usernames and passwords, and credit card information. Just like viruses, spyware can be installed on a computer through an email attachment containing malicious software.
A portable computer that uses a touchscreen as its primary input device. Most tablets are small and weigh less than the average laptop.
Process of connecting your mobile phone to a laptop or similar data device using a data cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth. This is commonly done to connect a device, such as a laptop, to the Internet using a mobile phone.
The process of sending or receiving written messages using a mobile phone. Texting is a common form of communication among mobile phone users. See also: Short Message Service (SMS).
A malicious action triggered at a specific date or time.
An action built into a virus that is set off by a specific condition. Examples include a message displayed on a specific date or reformatting a hard drive after the 10th execution of a program.
Malicious programs disguised as legitimate software. Users are typically tricked into loading and executing it on their systems. One key factor that distinguishes a Trojan from viruses and worms is that Trojans don't replicate.
A virus technique designed to prevent antivirus applications from working correctly. Antivirus programs work by intercepting the operating system before it can execute a virus. Tunneling viruses try to intercept the actions before the antivirus software can detect the malicious code. New antivirus programs can recognize many viruses with tunneling behavior.
Also known as URL hijacking, it relies on mistakes such as typographical errors made by Internet users when inputting a website address into a browser. If the user accidentally enters the incorrect website address, they are lead to an alternative website that usually is designed for malicious purposes.
A computer program file capable of attaching to disks or other files and replicating itself repeatedly, typically without user knowledge or permission. Some viruses attach to files so when the infected file executes, the virus also executes. Other viruses sit in a computer's memory and infect files as the computer opens, modifies, or creates the files. Some viruses display symptoms, and others damage files and computer systems, but neither is essential in the definition of a virus.
The criminal practice of posing as a legitimate source to obtain information over the telephone system (phishing via phone/ voicemail). It is facilitated by Voice over IP because it can spoof (fake) caller ID to gain access to personal and financial information.
Telephone service that uses the Internet as a global telephone network. Skype is an example of a VoIP offering for both regular and mobile phones.
An exploitable defect in a software application or operating system that allows hackers to crash systems, access information on systems, or use systems for their own purposes.
Process in which a computer is used to automatically call a list of telephone numbers, usually dialing every number in a local area code to search for computers and fax machines that can successfully make a connection with the computer. When each call is made, the program makes a list of which numbers made a successful connection with a computer and a fax machine. That list can be later used by hackers for various reasons, including hacking a wireless access point with an unprotected login or an easily cracked password to gain access to a network.
The act of stealing personal information by driving around looking for unsecured wireless connections (networks) using a portable computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). If your home wireless connection is not secured, thieves can access data on all the computers you have connected to your wireless router, as well as see information you type into your banking and credit card sites.
An application that lets a user access and display content from the Internet.
A type of scam in which phishers find the name and email address of a company's top executive or team of executives (information often freely available on the web), and craft an email specific to those people and their role at the company. The email attempts to lure the executives into clicking on a link that will take them to a website where malware is downloaded onto their machines to copy keystrokes or ferret out sensitive information or corporate secrets.
Also known as "ethical hackers," white hat hackers are computer security experts who specialize in penetration testing and other testing methodologies to ensure that a company's information systems are secure. These security experts may utilize a variety of methods to carry out their tests, including social engineering tactics, use of hacking tools, and attempts to evade security to gain entry into secured areas.
A list of legitimate email addresses or domain names that is used for filtering spam. Messages from whitelisted addresses or domains are automatically passed to the intended recipient.
The name commonly given to wireless networks. Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelity) networks are commonly used by many businesses and these networks can be protected so that only authorized users may access them.
A virus that spreads by creating duplicates of itself on other drives, systems, or networks. A mass-mailing worm is one that requires a user's intervention to spread, (e.g., opening an attachment or executing a downloaded file). Unlike viruses, worms do not infect other files. Most of today's email viruses are worms. A self-propagating worm does not require user intervention to spread.
Also known as zero-hour threats and vulnerabilities, they include threats that take advantage of a security hole before the vulnerability is known. The security hole is usually discovered the same day the computer attack is released. In other words, software developers have zero days to prepare for the security breach and must work as quickly as possible to fix the problem.
A computer that has been compromised by a virus or Trojan horse that puts it under the remote control of an online hijacker. The hijacker uses it to generate spam or makes the computer unusable to the owner, and the user is usually unaware that their computer has been compromised. Generally, a compromised machine is only one of many in a botnet, and will be used to perform malicious tasks under remote direction.
A collection of viruses used for testing by researchers. See also: in the wild, zoo virus.
A virus found only in virus laboratories that has not moved into general circulation.
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Water resistance
Suunto Ambit3 Vertical is water resistant to 100 meters/330 feet/10 bars. The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the water pressure used in the course of the Suunto water resistance test. This means you can use the watch for swimming and snorkeling, but it should not be used for any form of diving.
Water resistance is not equivalent to functional operating depth. The water resistance marking refers to static air/water tightness withstanding shower, bathing, swimming, poolside diving and snorkeling.
To maintain water resistance, it is recommended to:
- never use the device for other than intended use.
- contact an authorized Suunto service, distributor or retailer for any repairs.
- keep the device clean from dirt and sand.
- never attempt to open the case yourself.
- avoid subjecting the device to rapid air and water temperature changes.
- always clean your device with fresh water if subjected to salt water.
- never knock or drop the device.

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|2012-10-04, 19:55
|Link #3242
Senior Member
Children's bedroom additions were made available for the other existing homes, though only in the case of Hjerim and Proudspire Manor are they capable of not replacing anything.
|2012-10-04, 20:06
|Link #3243
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Hell
well i purchased hearthfire and bought and built my house with an alchemy tower, armory, and enchanters tower and i must say: HOLY HELL IS THERE A LOT OF SPACE! and alot of mannequines for those wondering but man you can build 3 one in morthal, one in falkreath, and one in dawnstar but make sure you have ALOT of iron, steel, and corundum trust me you'll need them!
|2012-10-04, 22:32
|Link #3244
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
I thought this was supposed to be free
|2012-10-05, 16:32
|Link #3245
Tumble Rumble
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Imagination Land
Age: 34
Now everyone's dream can come true "Elder scrolls VI : Real estate agency"
I am insane
if anyone is interested in a ridiculous mod check the link out.
|2012-10-05, 17:29
|Link #3246
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 61
Here, go nuts
|2012-10-06, 06:45
|Link #3248
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Philippines
Age: 42
I take mods that actually improve my gameplay or conform to lore.
Last edited by sa547; 2012-10-07 at 08:50.
|2012-10-06, 14:04
|Link #3250
Exitus Acta Probat
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Permanent retirement from raws-hunting
Age: 32
The house-building process is very simple, it's just 1°) select a wing/section on the drawing board and then 2°) build the parts separately and watch everything come together 3°) then get inside, find a benchmark and craft tables/chairs/beds (can't customize the list for each room, it's all preset). But the initial moment of fun disappears relatively quickly after you've completed the home (and nope, you can't disassemble the wings and build new ones in their stead). Regardless, the manors are great places to store excess stuff you might've accrued in your backpack over time.
The only problem is that for each manor you need to complete the respective jarl's quests and those can be annoying, not so much due to game difficulty but length (the Daedra's Best Friend quest sort of grated on my nerves, even though I completed it with no problem).
As for the children-adopting thing...yeah. Can be heart-twinging (some of the children's stories are quite sad, such as the girl in Windhelm), amusing (you can watch your children bicker with each other) or annoying (they always beg for gifts whenever you come home - though you do have the option of answering "nope, don't have anything for you here"; for my part, I'm actively trying to turn the two girls diabetic by automatically giving them sweets/food, though you can visit the Khajiit or the general goods stores to buy toys). You can either play with them or command them to do their chores/go play outside/go to bed...but the amount of functionalities in Hearthfire child-rearing is IMHO quite limited - in other words, it gets tiresome -if not downright boring- after a while.
New challenges? Well, just like in real-life, DIY houses are a money pit. You always need to buy new stuff, even though there are some resources you can mine (clay), smith (hinges, locks, fittings, nails) or collect (glass). The rest you need to buy (lumber, quarried stone, etc, etc). And then you have the random threats such as a lumbering giant stumbling upon your poor (j/k - darn, I almost felt like a jarl watching all of the stuff I had accumulated in those three manors, I was practically wealthier than the Battleborns) abodes, bandits (didn't encounter them) or skeevers (had them once in the Falkreath mansion, I think), which either you, your spouse or your steward (dunno if the steward is immortal, will have to check that on the wikis) can deal with.
And then...the reported bugs.
The most visible one was a bug in the housecarl dialogue when I want to buy furniture - somehow some options remain optional (which are then answered with "Sorry, but you can't afford that now"), even though you just bought them. Then I noticed some of the NPCs inside started clipping somewhat - my steward at Lakeview Manor was standing on a chair instead of sitting on it, and the cow outside was climbing my mansion's outer wall instead of grazing inside its pen. And...there is this weird problem with lighting that I'm having, not only around the mansions - for some reason, when I get on one side of a building (encountered this in Whiterun, near Belethor's store), the lighting very abruptly dims, even though I'm supposed to be in a very slight shade (the change was so sudden I started wondering whether a dragon was flying above me).
So...all in all, yeah, Hearthfire does bring a couple fun things, but you quickly exhaust them...and then you run back to completing quests.
Last edited by Renegade334; 2012-10-06 at 17:29.
|2012-10-07, 11:35
|Link #3253
Exitus Acta Probat
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Permanent retirement from raws-hunting
Age: 32
Perhaps a mod that offers new items to your inventory? Hearthfire added a few more objects (food, construction resources), so there could be an ID # conflict between HF's database and one of the mods'.
Either deactivate all mods and then reactivate them one by one...or revert to an earlier save.
|2012-10-08, 19:39
|Link #3254
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Philippines
Age: 42
Last edited by Daniel E.; 2012-10-09 at 15:31.
|2012-10-08, 19:52
|Link #3255
Senior Member
|2012-10-09, 18:50
|Link #3256
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Philippines
Age: 42
|2012-10-10, 04:11
|Link #3259
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Philippines
Age: 42
I should hand it over to this guy for pulling off the impossible.
Skyrim Heimskr Trick Shot Round 2
Well, bad news that one mod author based in Hong Kong had been locked down (third time) by the Nex for using what was deemed "licensed/copyrighted material" in all of his themed costume packages.
Anyway, that modder should host his stuff someplace else, so Nex now makes me think it's the Youtube of mods -- content that you actually made, not ported from some other IP-sensitive game elsewyr.
Last edited by sa547; 2012-10-10 at 10:20.
|2012-10-10, 21:51
|Link #3260
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Had to re-install Skyrim when reformat my computer, and not sure what mods to install.
So far I have the
1. UFO (Ultimate Follower Overhaul)
2. Skyrim HD - 2K Textures
3. Skyrim UI
4. Sounds of Skyrim - The Dungeons & The Wilds
What are some more essentials.
No need to recomend optional things like armors player homes, ect.
Trying to basically just get a straight up skyrim game but improve all aspects of sound, graphics, immersion, realism, ect.
I'll worry about what armor types, body types, hair, player homes, weapons, ect that I want to add into game. I just want to know what other BASIC essentials I'm missing.
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Thanks to customers' burning desire for sports-team garden gnomes and Christmas Story leg lamps, Amazon (NASDSAQ:AMZN) continued its multi-year reign over its e-retail peers this holiday season.
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For the eighth straight year the online retail giant was voted No. 1 in customer satisfaction according to ForeSee's annual Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index that surveyed more than 24,000 customers between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Much of the favorable votes can be attributed to its fast-shipping options like Amazon Prime and Free Super Saver Shipping as well as wide demand for its suite of Kindle products. Of course, a portion can also be attributed to its huge array of product offerings.
Amazon customers purchased enough sports-team garden gnomes to fill every seat in Madison Square Garden and enough Christmas Story leg lamps that if stacked would reach the tip of Mount Everest, according to stats provided on Thursday by Amazon. Televisions bought on Amazon could cover every NFL field in the U.S., while the number of vinyl copies of The Beatles albums would, if laid flat, extend 20 times the length of Abbey Road, the company said.
The jests provide some critical insight into the sheer magnitude of orders and shipments that passed through Amazon's fulfillment centers this holiday season. On its peak day, Amazon's worldwide fulfillment network shipped more than 15.6 million units across all product categories. The biggest day of online shopping, Nov. 26, saw more than 26.5 million items ordered worldwide, which is a record-breaking 306 items a second.
"To achieve such high customer satisfaction scores and sustain them over time is a remarkable feat that remains unmatched by any other e-retailer," said Larry Freed, CEO of ForeSee, a customer experience analytics firm.
In a statement, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the Seattle-based company is grateful to customers for their vote and their business this holiday season.


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HTC Radar ReviewHTC Radar
Windows Phone 7 kicked things off to a mixed start. Despite critical acclaim, Microsoft, hardware manufacturers and vendors were under-whelmed by its lack of consumer uptake. So while the platform has definitely fared better than, say, WebOS, it's certainly left the bottom line a bit thin on the ground. An updated OS, Windows Phone 7.5 Mango should however rejuvenate interest, as should a new array of handsets. HTC are the first off the mark with two shiny new devices. The first of these Taiwanese Mango delights comes in the form of the HTC Trophy Radar, a 3.8" device with a WVGA S-LCD display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 512 MB RAM, a 5MP camera and HTC's trademark solid build quality.
In our introductory paragraph, we may have taken a bit of a swipe at HTC for endowing the HTC Radar with such similar specs to its predecessor, the HTC Trophy, however, one area the Radar definitely surpasses the Trophy is design. With a unibody construction and fantastic weighting, it instantly gets a thumb's up from the first impression.
With a unibody construction and fantastic weighting the HTC Radar instantly gets a thumb's up from the first impression
You can compare the HTC Radar with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.
The HTC Radar's Super LCD screen measures in at 3.8 inches and has a resolution of 480x800 pixels. With the same resolution as the Titan, and almost an inch less screen, it's markedly sharper and performs well overall, with vibrant colours, solid viewing angles and good levels of responsiveness. Outdoor viewing is on the whole good as are brightness and contrast levels.
The screen is encased in a slick glossy black fascia, at the bottom of which are three capacitive buttons. Above the screen is grille and front-facing VGA camera, with a 3.5mm jack and power button atop the handset and the in-call mic below. To the left is the microUSB port, and to the right the volume rocker and a fantastic two stage camera button. Flip the HTC Radar over and you'll find the 5MP camera, single LED flash, loud-speaker and removable back-cover. While the battery and memory card are fixed, below the back-cover the SIM card can be swapped out. A notable addition is the soft-touch material at the bottom and top end of the reverse. This adds fantastic grip to the already premium feel of the device exactly where our fingers naturally rested.
microUSB port on the left
3.5mm jack and power button on top
Volume and camera keys on the right
The bottom part
The SIM card slot
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27 Comments
1. totik (unregistered)
heh..wheres the video review?
2. - (unregistered)
I agree with the point about the limited app support, but immature OS? That's not really true is it? I've used iOS, Android and WP7 and I can honestly say that WP feels just as mature as the other OSes. Considering the fact that it was released much later than the other two, I'd say Microsoft has done a rather impressive job with the current version of the OS.
Social networks are deeply integrated (arguably much deeper than iOS5 or Android) and everything feels sleek and smooth and, 'just works'.
3. venkat vijay (unregistered)
Phoneareana pls chek in one year, what is the maturity of ios and andriod?
4. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
I thought it would at least get an 8. I was impressed by the pics and vid.
5. Joshing4fun (Posts: 1242; Member since: 13 Aug 2010)
So basically they're saying "it's not a bad phone, just nothing new or special". I have to agree. But maybe HTC has bigger and better plans for an upcoming windows phone? Hopefully?
6. snowgator (Posts: 3614; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
A very good review overall, although the 7.5 was a little low as compared to the positive vibe of the write up. Limited Apps has never been a con on a Blackberry, so why would it be on WP when it is adding apps at a pace that is more efficient? The Radar is a good mid-range option. Hope T-Mo gets a higher end model.
7. ME (unregistered)
WOW. Phonearena, you just killed yourself in my eyes. Why is WP7.5 immature? Because it doesn't have 2000000 of apps? Well, it has many apps, and almost every app that a lot of people use. Why do we needs trash? Android is for that. I'm so dissapointed in your review.
8. Mista Wet (unregistered)
Hello Basil K. I thought you gave a great review and I do understand everyone has a preference but I think the one thing you do need to clarify is your idea of what a "immature OS" is.
If you liked OS or not, I'd still have you clarify that statement. If you fail to do so it kinda kills the whole point of such a great review.
I patiently await your clarification.
9. TGZRyo (unregistered)
Immature OS? Doesn't sound you actually used the OS very much. Please explain what you mean if you stand by this comment.
10. senseIT (unregistered)
You've just lost another reader. While I would have agreed that Windows Phone 7 (i.e. the product launched a year ago) was indeed immature, WP7.5 (or Mango if you like) is as mature as the latest sandwiches and iProducts out there. Actually, in certain aspects I would call Mango a much more mature and polished OS than Android or iOS.
Limited app support? There are a few major apps still missing from WP, but I would say the majority of "must have" apps are available - in fact, a recent study backs me up on this saying "9 out of 10" major apps (and games) are already available on Windows Phone. The remaining 10% are sure to become available within the forseeable future.
11. lubba (Posts: 1313; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
Look at the home page of this website. It should tell everyone where this author is coming from and why he chose the words he did. Now one has to think a little. PA's review of HD7 pre mango got 8.5. Here we have the HTC Radar, a 7.5 score with mango preinstalled. And he claims wp7 is immature! Author is unreliable and biased. Trust the everyday user and their take.
12. senbobaggins (Posts: 8; Member since: 22 May 2011)
PhoneArena....bad picture of the Radar, does'nt do the display any justice!!
13. ReallyImmatureOS (unregistered)
For those who thinks WP7 is mature as compared to iOS / Android, please share what make you think so?
1. WP7 People Hub is considered as 3rd party app for Facebook. There are already incidents that some friends are missing from the People hub due to Facebook new security features. But FB apps for iOS and Android will not have such issues.
2. Notifications. WP7 has the weakest notification system compared to iOS and Android. Even iOS now has a notification bar like Android. WP7 notifications are everywhere on every tiles you pinned! One will not even notice that there are updates unless he look at the tiles, ie. Facebook updates, Whatsapp messages, etc etc?
3. Crazy app list. Find the app by the app name or first letter? How in the world will someone actually remember all application names after installing? Can't the apps be grouped just like Android?
4. Tiles and tiles. Yes, the tiles concept is nice. But with the limited viewable area, tiles are simply too long and huge! The scrolling up and down looking for a particular tile is madness. Just like app list, no grouping is allowed.
5. No common control shortcuts. Android has widgets which allow turning on connectivity easily from the home screen. But for WP7, we have go tap into Settings every time we turn on connectivity. Yes, there are apps for that. Yet, those are taking big spaces on the home screen.
6. Bluetooth file transfer? Don't tell me about cloud. Not every country or every place has good internet connectivity. And it is dumb to send files via emails when the other party is just in front of you carrying an Android phone.
6. Finally, applications for WP7. Where are the decent ebook readers? Oh, we can't even store local epub files for offline reading? Whatsapp is weak as compare to other platforms, although MS claims that porting apps over from other OS is easily done?
7. Flash? HTML 5 is the way to go? Yes it is. But not now. And Flash will be here to stay until HTML 5 is mature enough. Not to mention that WP7 doesn't even have a proper Flash player out of the box!
So, tell me, how mature WP7 Mango is. Android owns WP7 anytime!
15. Axial (unregistered)
"Android owns WP7 anytime!"
Except in the UI department. I shudder whenever a high-end phone has a hiccup when simply flipping through menus, and even the Galaxy S II does this (especially with live wallpapers). You only get stuttering on WP7 from certain third-party apps, and that's not Microsoft's fault.
As for the WP7 home screen: its space is infinite, and it's no worse than having to flip through your 7 Android home screens or having to scroll through your buried list of apps. As for groups, unnecessary. Once you install enough apps, WP7 starts doing with the list what it does in the People hub. You get large alphabetical icons and all you have to do is remember the first letter of the app you want. Hit one of the letters, the grid will pop up, then jump to the appropriate letter. Bingo.
If you must have Facebook on your phone beyond what the People hub can do, buck up and go to the website. You have to sit there and wait for it to load data whether you are in an app or online.
I also don't understand your position on update notifications. The Me tile will show you responses and whatnot for Facebook/LinkedIn/etc. Messages will display a number (and a changing emote) for your new messages, and Mail will display the number of new emails. What more is necessary?
I'm not bashing Android, I'm simply pointing out some holes in your argument. Prioritize your needs and pick the appropriate OS.
24. ReallyImmatureOS (unregistered)
Yes, the tiles does tell you updates. But what if you are away? Does the lockscreen tells you what has came in while you are away? No! It will be even worse if the tiles are way below the viewable area on your screen. Do you want to keep scrolling up and down to see if there are updates or do you prefer to have a common area ie. the top notification bar like Android where you can just see that there are updates? You choose, if your preferences anyway.
For Android, I can pinch out of the home screens to tab to the particular screen I want to go. Or, I can group different home screens to divide between my work and personal apps. Can WP7 do that? Can you jump straight to the most bottom of the Start screen? NO! I do not wnat infinite space, I want efficient home screens.
16. - (unregistered)
1. I can't speak for the other users but I have NEVER encountered any of those problems. And no issues on iOS? Yeah right. Not too long ago, many users were unable to view their ENTIRE news feed on the FB app. It just showed a white space with nothing in it.
2. Sure, the other OSes have their respective 'notification centers'. But they were installed via updates. WP7 was released less than a year ago and it has brought along with it MANY features that make it on par with the other OS out there. So, I believe that an improved notifications center will be coming soon. But for now, the live tiles and notifications on the lock screen work perfectly fine. (btw, for fb notifcations, it's in the 'me' tile. it flips whenever there are new notifications)
3. It's really not that hard to find the app you want at all, maybe it's just you. I find it hard to find apps in my friends' Android devices because it's arranged all over the place and there's no shorter way to get to them except swiping and swiping. Which sucks because Android's UI is NEVER smooth like iOS and WP7.
4. Tiles and tiles? What about iOS and Android's icons and icons? Sure Androids have their widgets but they're laggy as hell. And iOS' 4x4 icons are just bloody boring. WP7 appears to be a nice mix of both.
5. Not really, there's an app for WP7 that allows you to add a 'one tap tile' on your home screen to go into the connectivity settings you'll like to change (wifi etc). And, it doesn't lag the hell out of the phone *Android*.
6. The Kindle for WP7 is a pretty good ebook app ( or so I've heard). If this minor feature is a MAJOR DEAL BREAKER for you, then, don't get WP7. Simple as that. For now, Microsoft Office is doing a good job fufilling my reading craves.
7. Seriously, the flash debate again? It may be vastly important for you maybe, but many other users can live without flash on their phones as many websites that once required flash are switching to html 5 for mobile purposes. Flash isn't really that crucial in a phone.
And if I were to say why WP7 is better than Android (for me at least) in one word, it'll be 'sleek'.
WP7 has always been smoother, cleaner and more organized than that clunky piece of software you call Android. Some of my friends who use Android, pick up my phone, use it and tell me 'omg, this is really smooth and snappy' . This goes to show that Android users don't really know what 'buttery smooth' is. And if WP7 doesn't feel mature to you, it definitely LOOKS and feels much more mature (not old) compared to iOS and Android. Android feels old. Not to mention clunky and slow.
Lastly, if you're happy with your current device, good for you. In the end, It's a matter of preference.
20. lubba (Posts: 1313; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
1. Wp7 also have FB app but now not as necessary to have because of poeple hub FB intrgration. Security features is a good. Don't want no serial killer knowing where you live.
2. Notifications are on lock screen: Emails, phone calls, what not.
also on top a notification message bar appears for a few seconds with every new message. yes notifications are on tiles. That's why they're called live tiles. On android, i don't know if one likes to look at dead widgets or stare at notification bar. Frankly on wp makes more enjoyable user experience when one can interact with live tiles than stare at dead widgets.
3. The main point of wp is to make things important to the user a priority for example social. Well thats already integrated into phone. Don't need tile for that. So on home screen one would place most important used tile.
probaly not a whole. Just place all fav tiles together. Findings tiles is actually easy. With buttery smooth scroll one can find in app screen. No different than Android.
4. scrolling is buttery smooth. Can find app in a snap. No need for multiple home screens for grouping apps. Main home screen is used most! remember live tiles, they interact with the user making for better user experience. So bigger is better for this.
5. Not sure if necessary to place connectivity on home screen for most used app. not a big deal and not a big arguement.
6. Bluetooth transfer, you have point there. My experience, never Used bluetooth. So not as important. Cloud, very useful if you have for integrated office.
7. Flash, what can I say. Dont need it. Wp has the youtube client for most of your viewing pleasure, in HD! iOs does not have flash yet it hasn't hindered its sales.
html 5 will be the future. Might ad well start now. Adobe is actually tolling some stuff out.
14. Sessanta (Posts: 6; Member since: 11 Oct 2011)
I'm totally agree what 'ReallyImmatureOS' were saying..
WP 7 is good but it still has a long way to go..
Just adding, how about hardware support for WP 7?
WP 7 now only support WVGA screen res. and single core processor, which is quite pathetic for me..
Yes, Windows said that they will support higher res. and dual core processor, but when that time come, android may already support quad core processor..
WP 7 excuses that their slow hardware support caused by their mission to make a very 'smooth' OS, but as you can see, android phone like SGS II is very very buttery smooth and has the latest hardware...
WP 7 will always stay behind from android if they keep 'smoothing' their OS... LOL
17. - (unregistered)
SGS2 'very very buttery smooth' ?.
Only one thing to say: You've never experience smooth butter.
22. ReallyImmatureOS (unregistered)
I dunno about you. But my SGS 2 is really very very smooth. Lag? I just don't understand why you guys keep debating on the "smootherness" of WP7? It is smooth because it does not have much work doing on the boring phone! Android is a TRUE multitasking OS, not just putting the app to sleep. On the other hand, SGS 2 has indeed brings Android to a much higher level.
Another question is, so what if u have the smooth UI phone in the world?? It is just a small part of being having a mobile phone. Apps and how mature the OS is the most matter. Now I can't even have a proper Whatsapp with my friends. Why would someone use WP7? Give WP7 more time again? When? By the time iPhone 5 is really here, or when after Google Ice Cream Sandwich?
And if you ask me, the updates in Mango is nothing amazing at all when all those features already exist for so long on other more powerful platforms.
21. Christoph_CLS (unregistered)
I had a Galaxy S2. Suddenly i couldn' be reached until morning until i wanted to call someone. Had to reboot (again) and i hate rebooting ! Plus all those apps keep running, you need advanced task killer, etc etc or else your battery drains in half a day. All those things made me sell the thing. It is completely unorganised. And as for butterly smooth, maybe 90% of the time yes, but not 100% So now i'm going for a HTC Radar.
23. ReallyImmatureOS (unregistered)
1 advice. Send your phone for service. My Omnia 7 reboots by itself too in the middle of charging.
26. Damien_666 (Posts: 37; Member since: 16 Oct 2011)
When will you learn that HW specs can't be the solution to a better phone?
It's 'cos Android sucks that OEMs need dual core/quad core to mask Android POS!
19. Zig (unregistered)
"Immature OS with limited app support" are you stupid or is bought by google?
25. fucker (unregistered)
all android users ... F**K urself .....bye..
27. Carol123456789 (unregistered)
Can anybody tell me is this prove can be real?http://smartphones.most-attractive-prices.com/htc-radar-windows-phone/ Sorry I am a preety old man and havent bought anything in the net before
28. Jerzy (Posts: 3; Member since: 16 Apr 2012)
Vehicle activated radarIn vehicles there are a number of accessories are available for ensuring the safety due to which they can be prevented from major damages. But using the kestrel accurate Vehicle activated radar they are protected from the occurrence of accidents due to which drivers can ensure safety during their rides in the vehicles.
|3.8 inches, 480 x 800 pixels (246 ppi) S-LCD
|5 megapixels
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2, Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion processor
|4.74 x 2.42 x 0.43 inches
(120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9 mm)
4.83 oz (137 g)
|1520 mAh, 10 hours talk time


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Watching this season's games in The SeaDen has been exhilarating, but I am so jealous of all you guys at the Link each week living these games. Last night I told my wife I have to get out there...and this morning I booked my flights for the Cards game on 12/9!! I need to get in on the action this year.
Also tonight I am going to convince my wife that we need a little weekend getaway the following week to Toronto [a lovely place in December I'm sure]....which coincidentally also happens to be the Hawks at the Bills. Amazing!
Looking for back to back LIVE Hawks games and get in on this season.
See all of you in December...and then back again in January!!!
Go Hawks!!!!!!!!!!


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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Rex Ryan already said he's sorry. He thinks it's about time Reggie Bush did, too.
The New York Jets coach is still bothered by the Miami Dolphins running back's comments a few weeks ago that Darrelle Revis' season-ending knee injury was a case of ``what goes around comes around.''
``I apologized for my comment,'' Ryan said Wednesday. ``I expect him to do the same.''
Ryan drew the ire of the Dolphins star when the coach said the Jets were going to put ``hot sauce'' - saying he meant lots of attention, not intent to injure - on Bush before New York's 23-20 overtime win last month. Bush hurt his left knee in the game on a hit by LaRon Landry, and later implied it was karma that Revis also hurt his knee and was lost for the season.
Bush told reporters in Miami that he wasn't concerned that the Jets might try to get him back Sunday when the teams meet at MetLife Stadium.
``Retaliation? They're the ones who started this,'' Bush said. ``If there was ever any retaliation, it would come from us. But this team and the caliber of guys and the character we have are guys who play with respect for the game and play hard. It's football. I didn't go and complain or whine about being a target of the Jets. I expect that every game. I don't expect for it to be any different this game. I expect it to be a tough game, probably some trash talking going on. It's going to be a physical, tough game.
``It's a divisional opponent. That's the great thing about playing divisional opponents. You get to play them twice. It'll be fun this time around.''
Landry was told of Bush's comments, and said he didn't want to add to a war of words - but then added fuel to the fire.
``When guys yap back and forth, obviously you've done a great job,'' Landry said. ``No matter if it was a bonehead play or whatever, I mean, you got to them in some type of way that they had to speak on it. I don't really get into all that and the Twitter and everything. We'll see on Sunday.
``I'm grateful for another opportunity to play this guy, and he will remember that hit. Every time he sees me, he will remember that hit. If I'm in the box or I'm coming downhill, whatever, he will remember that hit. I don't worry about what those guys say.''
Landry, known for his physical and aggressive style of tackling, says it's clear when a team has gotten into an opposing player's head. And, he thinks, Bush will be the perfect example of that.
``Just watch the way he runs,'' Landry said. ``We'll see when he comes out here this Sunday. I don't want to say too much and I'm not going to overtalk it and make a story.''
Ryan said after the teams last played on Sept. 23 that his ``hot sauce'' comment was misinterpreted and he never coaches to hurt another player. Linebacker Calvin Pace raised some eyebrows, though, saying the Jets planned to ``put him on out,'' but later apologized and insisted there was no ``bounty'' on Bush or anything malicious meant by his comment.
Bush, whose injury wasn't serious, was angry, though, saying during a radio interview: ``They talked all week about putting hot sauce and this and that, and they ended up losing their best player for the rest of the season. So, it's sad that it happened because of that, but I'm going to be back.''
Revis had surgery last week to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, and hopes to be back in time for training camp next summer.
Ryan said he wasn't worried about Miami retaliating, either, and again reiterated that his comments were taken out of context.
``I never said we were trying to injure Reggie Bush, that's not even close,'' Ryan said. ``He's going to get our attention. I'm sorry, but he's a player that's going to warrant a lot of attention and that's what I meant by my comments. If it was taken differently, I apologized for that. But trust me, we know when he's in the game.''
Ryan added that he respects Bush's abilities and ``that's bad for football'' when any player of his caliber is injured for any period of time.
``This game is great because of the players and talent, and that's what I mean,'' Ryan said. ``If Reggie thinks about it, you want Darrelle playing in this league.''
Despite what Ryan said, Bush has his doubts as to the sincerity of the coach's remarks when he says he doesn't want the running back injured.
``I don't believe that at all,'' he said.
Ryan added that he doesn't necessarily expect Bush to apologize to him, but perhaps he should say sorry to Revis at some point.
``I'm sure he kind of got caught up in the moment,'' Ryan said. ``He was injured. I mean, obviously, no one likes to get hurt. And that certainly wasn't my intention and I hope he understands. But he doesn't have to ever say anything to me, or even reach out to Revis.
``But I would expect him to, for the simple fact that that's his peer. That's one of the elite players in this league.''
Landry has been hit with a few personal foul penalties and has worked to be smarter with his approach. He has also been accused at times of perhaps hitting too low, and was asked if he has ever personally heard from running backs about that.
``I don't care,'' he said. ``It doesn't matter. I'm trying to win a ballgame.''
And, he certainly isn't going to change his approach.
``If I get penalized, I'm not going to stop head hunting,'' Landry said. ``I'm not going to stop the way I play. That's just my mentality, it's just my personality. That's my makeup.''
NOTES: Ryan called Sunday's game ``critical'' and ``huge,'' but Landry took it a step further: ``This game is a must win,'' the safety said. ``We can sweep those guys and also go into the bye 4-4. That's what we're striving to do and that's what we will do.'' ... RB-KR Joe McKnight is still dealing with a sprained left ankle that had him questionable up until shortly before kickoff against Indianapolis. He ended up playing, and insists he'll be good to go against Miami despite not practicing Wednesday. ``If (Mike) Westhoff can beat his leg cancer, I can play through a little ankle sprain,'' he said, referring to the Jets' special teams coach. Westhoff had a malignant tumor found in his left leg in 1988, and has needed several operations on it since.
AP Sports Writer Steven Wine in Davie, Fla., contributed to this report.
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Blue Ivy Carter: Statement From Beyonce & Jay-Z!
Beyonce and Jay-Z have officially confirmed the happy news that they've welcomed a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter.
"Hello Hello Baby Blue! We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012."
"Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support," the couple wrote in a joint statement.
Jay also recently released a track called "Glory" online, which features Blue!! Be sure to listen to the sweet song, where he gushes about his newborn daughter.


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Hey cool cats, you may have heard by now that punk legend Mike Watt will be playing at Jack Rabbits this Thursday. In case you may have missed some of Watt's back catalog, JPL has you covered with the below selections. We Jam Econo is a terrific documentary on the Minutemen. Post-Mersh (3 Volumes) collects much of the Minutemen's early work. Double Nickels on the Dime has been heralded as one of the best albums from the 80s. Ball Hog or Tugboat? is Watt's first solo album with back up from members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth. D.I.Y or Die is another documentary about zine and music culture and it features interview footage with Mike Watt. Get busy!
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Nestle has said it will cut infant formula prices in China in response to an investigation into alleged price-fixing by several foreign companies. China is the world's largest market for baby formula.
Nestle's Wyeth Nutrition unit pledged "immediately" to cut prices on some formula products by 6 to 20 percent through 2014 in response to the investigation.
"Wyeth Nutrition has always respected and been willing to abide by China's laws and regulations and is actively cooperating with the anti-monopoly investigation into the company," the firm said late Wednesday.
The Swiss firm also said it had improved marketing policies to ensure they were in line with regulations.
State media reported Tuesday that China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) had launched an investigation into five foreign baby formula makers, and one Chinese company, for allegedly manipulating retailers to sell the formula at higher prices, thus violating market competition laws.
According to consumer research group Euromonitor, China is by far the world's largest market for baby formula.
There has been a huge increase in Chinese demand for foreign milk formula after several scandals left many consumers wary about domestically produced infant formula. In 2004, fake Chinese milk powder caused malnutrition deaths in at least a dozen babies and in 2008, a melamine-tainted milk scandal killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others.
Other foreign companies under investigation include Danone Dumex, Abbott Laboratories, Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. and FrieslandCampina. The Chinese firm under investigation is Guangzhou-based Biostime International Holdings Ltd.
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oh yeah , he was dark horse , work hard and laddered up to be top , also he is great freestylerToby wrote:Did Andy have a dislocated shoulder? I think some part ripped, and that is really bad.
Just hoping Youri will be back, he is a great guy, awesome ripper and already had too much shit with his knees.
And that's why we need Airstyle...it gives the kids another chance to keep living their dream!
he got nice smile for girls , lol so it just happened to his shoulder


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The best is yet to be."
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2013) – With recent changes to the NCAA regulations regarding preseason basketball practice, the ETSU men's basketball team opened official workouts Friday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.
This year, head coach Murry Bartow will be working with a roster that returns just seven players from the 2012-13 squad, and the veteran coach has also added a total of eight new players to the lineup. Beginning practice on Sept. 27 is certainly a change, considering official preseason practices in previous seasons usually began three weeks later.
"It is certainly a change from past seasons, but we're excited to begin full workouts and start preparing for the season," Bartow said. "The makeup of the team is different, but we are expecting our returning players to provide leadership and production, and we're also ready to see what the new guys can bring to the team."
While the Bucs have been participating in regular conditioning drills and other limited practice since the beginning of the fall semester, the team will now continue with full workouts until the start of the season. The Bucs plan to practice both Saturday and Sunday, before taking a day off on Monday for academic work.
For more on ETSU men's basketball and a preseason review of the team, click on the 2013-14 Quick Facts link located to the right.
For more on ETSU men's basketball throughout the 2013-14 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.
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General Information: The ETSU men's basketball program was glad to see the 2012-13 campaign come to an end, following a season which saw the team face multiple obstacles and challenges -- such as a brutal schedule that featured the likes of North Carolina, Arizona, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, Georgia and Hawaii.
Other issues for the team included senior post Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) missing the season with ankle injury that he suffered in the preseason, senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) being academically ineligible for the first two months of the year, and two other senior guards who were expected to be major contributors were dismissed from the team in early November for violations of team rules. This left head coach Murry Bartow and his coaching staff with a young, inexperienced group of underclassmen, several true freshmen, one redshirt freshman and a pair of junior college transfers.
Those obstacles proved to be tough to overcome, as the Buccaneers posted a 10-22 record and finished 8-10 in Atlantic Sun Conference play. It was the toughest campaign in Bartow's 10 seasons at ETSU, a tenure that has produced many championships, postseason tournament appearances and 20-win campaigns. In all, Bartow's teams have earned three NCAA Tournament invitations (2004, 2009 and 2010), one NIT appearance (2007), and one CIT berth (2011), and the Bucs have eclipsed 20 wins five times.
This year, the Bucs will once again take to the floor with a young squad made up of several new faces. In fact, despite the return of the 6-fooot-9 Poderis, the Bucs have just five players back this season who played significant minutes a year ago.
The leading scorer in that group is Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman Team selection Lester Wilson (Knoxville, Tenn.). This 6-foot-4, 200-pound redshirt sophomore wing averaged 13 points and five rebounds a game last season. Meanwhile, junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa) became an offensive threat, developing one of the A-Sun's best 3-point shooting strokes and finishing with an average of 8.9 points per game … Along with Wilson and Rembert, senior forwards Hunter Harris (Nashville) and Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.), as well as sophomore point guard Petey McClain (Mobile, Ala.) will round out the list of returning players. A year ago, Harris averaged 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds a game, while McClain led the team with 3.2 assists per contest.
Bartow's staff has added two true freshmen and three transfers to the mix this year. This group includes freshmen A.J. Merriweather (Jackson), Devin Harris (Tampa) and Isaac Banks (New Orleans), as well as junior college transfers Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.), Darius Forrest (Jackson, Miss.) and Leonard Smith Jr. (Hickman, Ky.). In addition, Ron Giplaye (Lowell, Mass.), a 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward, joins the active roster after spending the last year in Johnson City following his transfer from Big East Conference member Providence.
Bartow's schedule this year is loaded with home games against solid mid-major opponents such as Winthrop (Nov. 19), Samford (Nov. 21), Valparaiso (Nov. 26), Marshall (Nov. 30) and Austin Peay (Dec. 21). In addition, the team will also open the season at Charlotte (Nov. 8), and play at Georgia Tech (Dec. 7) and at Western Kentucky (Nov. 16) before beginning conference play.
Projected Starters: Five players on the current roster started at difference times during the 2012-13 season, but with so many new faces on the roster several jobs are open this season … Having averaged 13 points a year ago and played at an All A-Sun level, Wilson figures into the mix as a starter, as does Harris – who started 28 games a year ago.
Anticipated Strengths: With so many unknowns leading into this season, the Bucs will be counting on several players to come in and make an immediate impact … Wilson is a quality scorer and Rembert has developed into a reliable outside shooter.
Anticipated Weaknesses: The Buccaneers' zone defense struggled to contain opponents last season and Bartow's staff will certainly look to improve on that end of the floor this season … Offensively, the Bucs must become more proficient scoring the basketball.
All-American Candidates: With a relatively young, inexperienced team, no players stand out as All-America candidates.
All-Conference Candidates: Wilson is capable of all-conference numbers, and Poderis could earn postseason honors.
Additional Information:
Best all-around player -- Lester Wilson
Most likely to blossom -- Hunter Harris
Player on the rise -- Rashawn Rembert
Most underrated -- Lukas Poderis
Best newcomer -- Jalen Riley


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New York State will be spending $137.9 billion of taxpayers' money in the 2014-15 fiscal year. If you have a problem comprehending billions of dollars, maybe this will help: The budget that was passed this month amounts to New York state spending $377,808,219 each day over the entire year.
Long Island public schools will get $2.34 billion in state aid under the new budget, an increase from last year of 5.63 percent, or about four times the inflation rate. So why are school taxes going up? Because, as former Gov. George Pataki once said, the more money you send the schools, the more they want. We pay more to educate a student in New York than in any other state.
It's no surprise that our legislators in Albany are big spenders this year since they will be up for re-election in November. They'll tell the voters of their generosity in giving schools one of the largest annual increases in state aid. What they won't tell voters is that New York is among the highest taxed states in the nation and Long Island homeowners rank near the top as having the highest property taxes.
Our lawmakers will not say anything about their own spending habits. Albany legislators spend more than $200 million a year in taxpayers' money for their office expenditures, with the biggest spender being State Sen. Dean Skelos, whose bill for six months last year came to $477,558.
Is there really a need for each state senator and assembly member to have an office with a full time staff both in Albany and in their home district?
Although our legislators are elected to serve in Albany, they get paid $165 per day for lodging and meals while in the capital whether or not the legislature is in session. That's another few million dollars of your tax money.
Long Island schoolteachers and administrators are among the highest paid in the nation. In the Great Neck school district, half the teachers are paid more than $107,818 plus 35 percent in benefits for a 10-month school year. The superintendent earns $257.803 plus $97,273 in benefits. If the Great Neck schools can afford to such lavish salaries, why is Albany increasing their state aid to $7.5 million this year?
The superintendent of the Elmont elementary school district is paid $217,912 plus $66,459 in benefits and an additional payment of $5,000. In case you don't have your calculator handy, that amount comes to nearly $8,000 for each week the Elmont schools are open.
Our elected officials and school administrators will learn one day that they can't keep up their big spending habits — the goose that lays the golden eggs in New York is ill.
George Rand is a former engineering manager and university instructor. He served with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific area during World War II.