Metallman's Reverie - Post Reviews

Hey there. Sorry to my Entrecard friends. I have not dropped on any of them for about 2 days now. I'm not planning on severing myself from the service, it's just that I've been feeling pretty damn tired and have been pretty damn lazy to do it. I tend to get to my blog reading (and dropping) at approx. 10PM. Because of that, I usually don't go to bed till close to midnight. It's not all the web's fault, Family Guy is on at 11PM and I'll find myself watching it while online. I pretty much consider this "my online work" because, let's face it friends, dropping and reading can be a time consuming and tedious task. Last night, I got to thinking of my online work and was about to get started on it, until I flipped the channel and started watching this one movie called Shooter. I don't know what it is with me and snipers but I thought the movie was pretty bad ass. Nowhere near as good as Enemy at the Gates (one of the most bad ass sniper movies EVER) but nevertheless, a good flick. Then I noticed that our cat was outside and I had out there and get him. I spent a good 15 mins out in the cold trying to get our cat out of the neighbors yard. I wouldn't doubt it if that's why I'm feeling like crap today. I felt hot as hell this morning and I started coughing up all kinds of crap... I came in to work though, figuring it would calm down some... It has, but still, I'm not up to snuff right now. At least we're getting Thursday and Friday off. The kids are on spring break this week and we weren't able to get the whole week off, like we usually do, so we had to settle for 2 days. It would suck if we spent those 2 days sick... Later!

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IDEA - SPICE free manual gprs settings - gprs hacking tips for IDEA

OTA Settings for OMA handsets
GPRS Settings
Connection name: IDEA_GPRS

Data Bearer: GPRS

Access point name: imis

User name: [keep blank]

Prompt password: No Password

Authentication: Normal

Homepage: http://wap.ideafresh.com

Connection security: Off

Session mode: Permanent

Proxy serv. address: 10.4.42.15:8080

*Select Services, Choose IdeaFreshGPRS as the default access point.

MMS Settings

Connection name: IDEA_MMS

Data Bearer: GPRS

Access point name: mmsc

User name: [keep blank]

Prompt password: No Password:

Authentication: Normal

Homepage = http://10.4.42.21:8002/

Proxy serv. address: 10.4.42.15:8080

*Select IDEA_MMS as default Access point in Multimedia settings.

*AFTER THIS SWITCH OFF, THEN ON AND USE WAP BROWISNG + MMS.

OTA Settings for OTA handsets

There are certain mandatory parameters for GPRS/MMS settings which needs to configure in every handset to enable it for GPRS/MMS servcies. These parameters are;

GPRS Settings

APN = imis ( in small letters)

Data Bearer = GPRS

Proxies = EnableIP

Address/Proxy Address = 10.4.42.15

Port No./Proxy Port No. = 9201 ( for WAP 1.0 handset ), 8080 (for WAP 2.0 handset)

Homepage = http://www.ideafresh.com

MMS SettingsAPN = mmsc (in small letters)

Data Bearer = GPRS

Proxies = Enable

IP Address/Proxy Address = 10.4.42.15

Port No./Proxy Port No. = 8080 (for WAP 2.0 handset)

Homepage = http://10.4.42.21:8002/
*Alongwith this there is one more setting which is required for handset to be used as modem;

GPRS Modem Settings

GPRS = When Needed

APN = internet (in small letters)

Out of the above, some parameters which are optional for some handsets like Proxies and Port No. These depend upon the handset capability itself. In GPRS settings, the profile name or the connection name can be any thing. Normally for WAP, we keep IdeaFreshGPRS and for MMS, it is IDEA_MMS. These GPRS settings can be at different places in different handsets e.g. in Nokia, this is at Services, in Samsung, this is at FunBox, in Sony Ericsson, in Data Connection/Wap Browing..and so on. And the MMS settings are normally at the Multimedia Message Settings part. So you need to find the proper place to feed in the right settings at right place.

To access wireless Internet you require
1. A GPRS handset (There are many GPRS handsets available in the market today).
2. Subscription to IDEA services.
3. Laptop or PDA or any other device you want wireless connectivity to.
4. Bluetooth/data cable/Infrared through which you can achieve connectivity between you handset and the other device.

To activate shackle free wireless Internet service by using your GPRS handset as a Modem
1. Just contact our customer care on 12345 from your mobile phone or 9812012345 from anywhere and ask them to provision you for wireless Internet.
2. Activating Idea Wireless Internet on your Laptop.

Adding a modem

To install a Modem driver, you must first install the Modem Setup Program on your Laptop/ PC from the CD provided with your mobile. During installation, keep your handset connected with the PORT (Bluetooth) of the device or thru data cable or thru Infrared. After installation, restart your Laptop/ PC.

Connectivity via bluetooth

Requirements:
1. Bluetooth Dongle & its Driver CD.
2. Bluetooth Enabled H/S.

How To?
1. Insert CD in the system & install the software.
2. Restart the system.
3.Insert Bluetooth in the system & let the system install the Hardware.
4. Start the Bluetooth of the H/S.
5. Pair Device with the system.
6. Go to Control Panel > Select Phone & Modems > Select the Required Modem (Bluetooth DUN Modem) > Go to Properties of that Modem > Select Advance TAB & insert Extra Initialization Command (AT+CGDCONT=1, "IP", "INTERNET")
7. Press OK.
8. Come back to the Bluetooth Window.
9. Right Click on the H/S icon & select Refresh Services.
10. Now Click on Bluetooth Dial-Up networking in the Top List of available services.
11. Accept Connection in H/S.
12. The system will automatically ask for Dial...just click on it & the system will get connected to NET automatically.

Connectivity via datacable

Requirements:
1. Data Cable (Serial or USB; compatible as per H/S model)
2. PC Suite & Driver of that particular H/S (Normally a CD is provided with the Data Cable itself) Appropriate Windows as per Data Cable.

How To?
1. Insert CD in the system & install the software.
2. Restart the system.
3. Insert Data Cable in H/S & then to the PC/Laptop.
4. Let the System install the Hardware.
5. Go to Control Panel > Select Phone & Modems > Select the Required Modem (e.g. Nokia USB; Samsung Cable etc.) > Go to Properties of that Modem > Select Advance TAB & insert Extra Initialization Command (AT+CGDCONT=1, "IP", "INTERNET").
6. Press OK.
7. Now Select Network Connections in Control Panel.
8. Click on "Create new Networt".
9. A wizard will start up. Click next.
10. Select "Connect to Internet". Click next.
11. Select "Set up my connection manually". Click next.
12. Select "Connect using a Dial-up Modem". Click next.
13. Select Your Modem. Click next.
14. ISP Name: (Any name could be written). Click next.
15. Phone Number: *99#. Click next.
16. Leave User Name, Password, and Confirm Password fields blank. Click next.
17. Click on "Add a shortcut to Desktop". Click on Finish.
18. The system will automatically ask for Dial...just click on it & the system will get connected to NET automatically.

Connectivity via Infra-Red

Requirements:
1. Infrared enabled H/S.
2. Infrared port & its driver if the system has no in-built Infrared.

How To?:
1. Insert CD in the system & install the software.
2. Restart the system.
3. Insert Infrared port in the system & let the system install the Hardware.
4. Start the infrared of the H/S.
5. The System will automatically detect & install "Standard Modem over IR Link"
6. Go to Control Panel > Select Phone & Modems > Select the Required Modem > Go to Properties of that Modem > Select Advance TAB & insert Extra Initialization Command (AT+CGDCONT=1, "IP", "INTERNET")
7. Press OK
8. Now Select Network Connections in Control Panel
9. Click on "Create new Network".
10. A wizard will start up. Click next.
11. Select "Connect to Internet". Click next.
12. Select "Set up my connection manually". Click next.
13. Select "Connect using a Dial-up Modem". Click next.
14. Select Your Modem. Click next.
15. ISP Name: (Any name could be written). Click next.
16. Phone Number: *99#. Click next.
17. Leave User Name, Password, and Confirm Password fields blank. Click next.
18. Click on "Add a shortcut to Desktop". Click on Finish.
19. The system will automatically ask for Dial....just click on it & the system will get connected to NET automatically.

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Win a MP3 player by entering simple Contest – Stop Email SPAM contest!

Hello readers here’s something which all the Internet surfers look for. A cool Contest + good email spam stopper.
MyTempEmail, the web’s most versatile Spam Stopping Disposable Email Address Service is sponsoring a “Use Me Then Lose Me” Throw Away Email Contest. Just create a short video, explaining why you love to use MyTempEmail, and you could win! Go to MyTempEmail.com and click on Video Contest to learn more.

Now let me tell Whats MyTempEmail is?
MyTempEmail provides three types of email addresses.
1) Random Email Addresses,
2) Custom Email Addresses,
3) Custom Forward Addresses
It allows you to create a Custom Email Forwarding Address, for up to four weeks!
You can reply to any email received!
It uses RSS to notify you of any mail messages. You can take it with you!
Isn’t it good to have some thing like MyTempEmail service to avoid spamming in our day to day life.

Ok now let me tell you How to use MyTempEmail?

Usage of MyTempEmail is nothing a big deal. You might have seen while registering to some forums or directories or some blogs you will have to verify your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your personal email id.

Using MyTempEmail service one can avoid from spam’s. Just Create an Email Forwarding Address, and give out the MyTempEmail address at the show. All email received will be anonymously sent to your real email address, and then you decide who to reply to, and give your personal email address to.

MyTempEmail helps to stop the spam by offering you the most choices in creating a Free Temporary Email Address.


Go to www.MyTempEmail.com to learn more.

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Do anyone knows whats Mobile Virus?

Mobile phone viruses, simple measures to protect yourself

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has developed consumer tips to assist users to protect themselves against the risk of mobile phone viruses.
This guide explains what viruses are, how they spread, and what can be done about them.


What's a mobile phone virus?
A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.

A virus is a program code that replicates by being copied to another program. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an email or in a download file. Some viruses take effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses can lie dormant. A virus that replicates by resending itself as an email attachment or as a part of a network message is known as a worm.

Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.

Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.

What can I do to protect my phone?

The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:

1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.

2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.

3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.

4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.

5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem.

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Top 3 ways to send free sms to any mobile phone in india

There has been lots of programs as well as services on the web which promises to deliver free sms to any mobile in the world, most of them are fake but some of those are really true and they provide what they promise i.e free sms
But nothing comes for completely free so there is a catch in all of them ranging from the cost of the gprs involved , or the ads which got embedded in the sms it self.

Following are the most popular ways to send a sms to any mobile phone number for free.
1. 160by2.com - A free sms service quite popular in india for sending free sms to any mobile phone number but it requires registration but you can send group sms to at most 10 mobile numbers ,you can also maintain phone book and lot more.

2. cellity.com - Call first class and pay economy Feature set includes Worldwide low-cost communication, cellity works in any country, with any phone, with any SIM-Card.You simply need to install the free application by cellity to start sending free sms.

3. Gcalender - Google calender ,it could be a complex way to send a sms but quite good as if now it supports almost all the mobile subscribers. But before you can send a sms to mobile number you need to setup your mobile number.

To register your mobile phone with Google Calendar, you need to obtain a verification code by following these steps:
1. Click on “Settings” at the top of any Google Calendar page, then select the “Mobile Setup” tab.
2. Select your country from the “Country” drop-down menu.
3. In the “Phone number” field, enter your phone number.
4. Select your carrier from the drop-down menu, if applicable. However, if the “See Help Center for supported providers” link is displayed, please check to see if your provider is supported before requesting your verification code.
5. If your carrier is supported, click on the “Send Verification Code” button and wait for a text message to be sent to your phone.
6. Once you receive this message, enter the code you received in your text message into the “Verification code” box and click on the “Finish setup” button.

Enjoy free smsing please reach out if you had problems in setting up mobile phone with any of the above services.
Source: Mobile Tips and Tricks

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Opera on the Fly

Today Opera announced a deal with the Meridian Group to pre-install Opera Mini on its new Fly E310 handset. Meridian is a leading player in the mobile phone industry with its flagship brand of handsets, ‘Fly’. This isn’t the first time we’ve worked together; Opera Mini has been pre-installed on numerous Fly handsets since April 2007.

The Fly E310 is available in the United Kingdom, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Opera Mini comes pre-installed on these handsets and is translated into the local language. Fly E310 mobile phone owners can browse all their favorite Web sites using the world’s favourite mobile Web browser.
Commenting on the deal, Andrew Collinge, Member of the Board of Directors of Meridian Group, stated, “when it comes to offering our customers a fast, secure and cost-efficient Internet service on a mobile phone, the popular Opera Mini browser offers the user an outstanding experience.”

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Nokia Nseries mobile photo sharing

Nokia Nseries mobile photo sharing : Nokia and Yahoo announced that they are making it easy for mobile photographers to upload and add comments to photos directly from their Nokia Nseries to Flickr, the largest online photo sharing community on the Web. Consumers will be able to connect to their online Flickr accounts without the need to download or install any additional applications. The Nokia N93, Nokia N73 and Nokia N72, also announced today, are the first Nokia Nseries devices to support Flickr. “More and more people are using mobile products to access Internet services and applications, which is why we are adding support for services like Flickr to our Nokia Nseries devices,” said Mikko Pilkama, director, Multimedia, Nokia.

Flickr online photo sharing community “Powerful multimedia computers like the Nokia Nseries are the best way to enjoy these new experiences and have them with you all the time. Being able to share a spontaneously captured photo with friends, or even complete strangers, is easy when you have a connected computer sitting in your pocket.” Flickr is a community-driven online photo-sharing site that easily allows you to share your photos with friends and family, and the world. Once uploaded to Flickr, your photos can also be sent to your blog, as well as edited, organized, tagged, shared and more.

Nokia Nseries - Photo sharing “The role of photography in people’s lives has begun a radical shift in the last five years. As increasing mobility creates new possibilities for communication, people stay in touch, share and discover the world through each other’s eyes,” said Stewart Butterfield, Flickr co-founder and general manager. “Nokia and Flickr are making it easy for consumers to connect and share their photos and life experiences without being tied to a PC.”
read more: Nokia Nseries mobile photo sharing

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