Google Public DNS finally an alternative from Open DNS and the famous 4.2.2.4

December 7th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Source: Google.

What is Google Public DNS?

Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

To try it out:

* Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or
* Read our configuration instructions.

If you decide to try Google Public DNS, your client programs will perform all DNS lookups using Google Public DNS.

Why does DNS matter?

The DNS protocol is an important part of the web’s infrastructure, serving as the Internet’s phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, so your computer may be performing hundreds of lookups a day.

Why should you try Google Public DNS?

By using Google Public DNS you can:

* Speed up your browsing experience.
* Improve your security.
* Get the results you expect with absolutely no redirection.

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I have a few Google Wave invites if anyone is interested

December 6th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Google Wave

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My firefox Must Have Exenstions List.

December 6th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Firefox

Greasefire with Greasmonkey
LastPass
SkipScreen
Web Developer
Xmarks
No Redirect
AdBlock+
Yet Another Smooth Scrolling

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XeXLoader v0.12 for the XBOX 360! Homebrew scene has offically started!

December 6th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Hopfully we’ll see XBMC ported over soon. =) I plan on doing this mod for test purposes, will keep you posted.

In the mean time here’s some information and a video regarding the release of XeXLoader.

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Source: xbox-scene.com

>> FreeXeX released the first public version of XeXLoader:
[QUOTE]
Introducing the first public and fully functional XEX loader for homebrew-capable Xbox 360 platforms!

Feature list:
* Launch media-patched XEXs from any storage device
* Manage the filesystems of all storage devices
* Rip any inserted game to any storage device (ISO Extraction) (Still requires patching with XexTool(info) to remove media check)

Although it should work on all patched kernels, our releases are only tested with freeBOOT using Cygnos, not with XBRebooter. Sorry for the inconvenience.

A special “fuck you” to CarolinaGamer aka Relapse aka Hawk

Installing the LIVE package:
1) Burned CD/DVD using XeXLoader.iso
Use the file browser to copy (using the “X” button) the directory “C0DE9999″ to the 360 HDD at: Hdd1://Content/0000000000000000/

2) Transfer Cable
Use appropriate software to copy the directory “C0DE9999″ to 360 HDD at: Partition3\Content\0000000000000000
Start your patched kernel, and run the game demo listed as “XeXLoader”
[/QUOTE]

Official Site: n/a, by FreeXeX (#freexex or #freeboot on EFNet)
Download: Here
Discuss this news item on our forums: forums.xbox-scene.com

NFO:
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/ / | | | __/ __// \ __// \

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Presents: XeXLoader

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General Information

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Type……………..: Application

Platform………….: Xbox 360

Part Size…………: 1,421,603 bytes (XEX)

Number of Parts……: 3 (XEX, LIVE, ISO)

Compression Format…: RAR

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Post Information

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Posted by…………: FreeXeX

Posted to…………: XBINS

Posted on…………: 12/5/2009

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Release Notes

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Introducing the first public and fully functional XEX loader for homebrew-

capable Xbox 360 platforms!

Feature list:

Launch media-patched XEXs from any storage device

Manage the filesystems of all storage devices

Rip any inserted game to any storage device (ISO Extraction) *

* Still requires patching with XexTool to remove media check

Although it should work on all patched kernels, our releases are only tested

with freeBOOT using Cygnos, not with XBRebooter. Sorry for the inconvenience.

A special “fuck you” to CarolinaGamer aka Relapse aka Hawk

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Install Notes

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Installing the LIVE package:

1) Burned CD/DVD using XeXLoader.iso

Use the file browser to copy (using the “X” button) the directory

“C0DE9999″ to the 360 HDD at:

Hdd1://Content/0000000000000000/

2) Transfer Cable

Use appropriate software to copy the directory “C0DE9999″ to 360 HDD at:

Partition3\Content\0000000000000000

Start your patched kernel, and run the game demo listed as “XeXLoader”

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Official IRC: #freexex or #freeboot on EFNet

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Categories: games, tech

Kobe Leaves Phil Jackson Hanging – Funny.

December 6th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Watch this video. I’ll bet you $5.00 that you will laugh.

Video reminded me of a good friend of mine Aaron Chang. Happens to him all the time ;) .

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Backtrack 4 USB Wireless Adapter Recommendation

December 4th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

If you want a USB Wireless adapter that works out of the box with Backtrack 4 purchase the Long Range Alfa 500mW USB Adapter: AWUS050NH

The card can be put in monitor mode as well as packet injection.

I purchased mine from ebay: Here

Specs:
* Support IEEE 802.11n draft 3.0 standard
* Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards
* Support 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency band, MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
* High speed transfer TX data rate up to 150 Mbps
* High speed transfer RX data rate up to 300 Mbps
* High Transmitter Power
* Brand NEW

Specifications :

* Standards : IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
* Interface: USB 2.0 mini USB
* Data Rate:
o IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
o IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
o IEEE 802.11N: 20MHz up to 144Mbps, 40MHz up to 300Mbps
* Frequency Band:
o IEEE 802.11 b/g : 2.412GHz – 2.484GHz
o IEEE 802.11 a: 5150 MHz – 5250 MHz (Japan) ; 5150 MHz – 5350 MHz and 5470 MHz – 5725 MHz (Europe) ; 5150 MHz – 5350 MHz and 5725 MHz – 5850 MHz (USA)
* Output Power:
o 27dBm@ 11 b/g
o 21dbm@11 b/g/n HT20
o 20dbm@11 b/g/n HT40
o 18dbm@ 11a -
o 13dbm@11a HT20-(14dbm)
o 14dbm@11a HT40-(13dbm)
* Sensitivity for IEEE 802.11 b/g:
o Legacy Mode:
1M : -91
11M : -91
6M : -93
54M : -77
o HT20 Mode:
MCS15 : -74
MCS8 : -92
MCS7 : -75
MCS0 : -92
o HT40 Mode:
MCS15 : -70
MCS8 : -89
MCS7 : -73
MCS0 : -88
o (Typically @PER < 8% packet size 1024 and @25°C ± 5°C)
* Sensitivity for IEEE 802.11 a:
o Legacy Mode:
6M : -93@5180MHz ; -92@5320MHz ; -93@5500MHz ; -93@5825MHz
54M : -78@5180MHz ; -78@5320MHz ; -78@5500MHz ; -78@5825MHz
o HT20 Mode:
MCS15 : -74@5180MHz ; -75@5320MHz ; -75@5500MHz ; -74@5825MHz
MCS8 : -92@5180MHz ; -93@5320MHz ; -92@5500MHz ; -88@5825MHz
MCS7 : -74@5180MHz ; -75@5320MHz ; -75@5500MHz ; -74@5825MHz
MCS0 : -92@5180MHz ; -93@5320MHz ; -92@5500MHz ; -88@5825MHz
o HT40 Mode:
MCS15 : -71@5190MHz ; -71@5310MHz ; -70@5590MHz : -68@5795MHz
MCS8 : -90@5190MHz ; -89@5310MHz ; -89@5590MHz : -86@5795MHz
MCS7 : -73@5190MHz ; -73@5310MHz ; -72@5590MHz : -69@5795MHz
MCS0 : -90@5190MHz ; -88@5310MHz ; -87@5590MHz : -87@5795MHz
o (typically @PER < 10% packet size 1024 and @25°C ± 5°C)
* Data Modulation Type: BPSK, QPSK, CCK and OFDM
* Security: 64/128bit WEP, 802.1X support, Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2
* Supporting O.S.:
o Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
o Mac (10.4.x/10.5.x)
o Linux (2.4.x/2.6.x)

Categories: tech

Jailbrake iPhone 3g(s) 3.1.2 with BlackRa1n.

December 4th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Source: QuickPwn Forums

blackra1n

Revised for firmware 3.1.2
This works on ANY Windows version eg. XP SP3, Vista 32 and 64bit (Basic/Home/Business/Ultimate) and 7 32 and 64 (Starter/Home/Professional/Ultimate)

My system
Pentium M 715 @ 1.5GHz
1024MB DDR2 4200
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit

What you will need
1. iTunes 9.0.2
2. Firmware 3.1.2
3. blackra1n RC3 (Click Here to Download)
4. Windows XP SP3/Vista 32 or 64/7 32 or 64

1. Before you start your jailbreaking venture, make sure you have an updated version of iTunes. The latest version is 9.0.2, go here to download.

2. Once you have iTunes upgraded or installed (9.0.2) go ahead and sync your iPhone and do a backup to save all your contacts, messages and other data. This however will not save any music or videos, you will need to sync those manually after the upgrade/jailbreak.
note: when you first plug your phone, iTunes will ask you if you want to update, click cancel for now.

3. Use the shift+restore method to select your firmware and restore the phone.

4. After the restore is complete, CANCEL the “setting up as new iphone” step, and CLOSE iTunes.

5. Open up blackra1n, and click “make it ra1n”, your iPhone will automatically boot into DFU mode and the jailbreak should take at least 30-60. It is that simple

6. After the jailbreak is complete, you will NOT see Cydia anywhere on the phone, you will need to download it through the blackra1n app.
For 3G users you will get 3 options; Cydia, Icy/Rock, blacksn0w
For 2G and iPod users you only get two options either Cydia or ICY/Rock
Install ONE at a time and reboot/restart after install.
blacksn0w does not require a reboot, but you are welcomed to do so.

ATTENTION 2G users, to unlock your phone, go to Cydia and search for BOOTNEUTER, there is only one bootneuter in cydia, and that is the one you will need to download and install.
After bootneuter is installed, RESTART the phone. When the phone is done restarting, run boot neuter and use the following settings below.

VERSION : 4.6
Neuter : ON
FAKEBLACK : OFF

UNLOCK : YES

After that is all set, tap the “flash” button on the upper right corner. Be PATIENT and do not interrupt the flashing otherwise you will bricked you phone and have to restore all over.

3G Users, just run the blackra1n app again and install blacksn0w to unlock your phone, thats it.

7.Now you can run iTunes and restore your phone from backup.

Good luck and enjoy your jailbroken 3.1.2 iPhone!

*as a reminder, if you have paid for any kind of jailbreak or unlock, DEMAND A REFUND!*

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Useful Tiered Power Supply List from Newegg Forums

December 3rd, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Source:eggxpert.com

Newegglogo
This is an update of the tiered power supply list originally posted on xtremesystems.org a few years ago. We are continually adding to this list and correcting it when new information is found or comes available. If you think that something about this list is incorrect, or something is missing that should be there, feel free to post that information in this thread. When posting suggestions for changes, it would be very helpful if you could link information supporting what you say, or at least cite the sitewhere you think the information can be found. Of course, personal experience with a power supply can be helpful as well, to some extent, so don’t hesitate to post if you have something to add.

Original Phase III tiered PSU list from: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088

As with any guide there may be psu’s that aren’t listed, or you mayhave your own opinions on various units. However you can visit SilentPCReview, PCPer, AnandTech, HardwareSecrets, HardOCP, and jonnyGURU for in-depth psu reviews.

WHICH ONES TO BUY ?

Tier 1 provides the best quality power, great for overclocking and super high-end systems.
Tier 2 offers almost as good power and stability as Tier 1 at comparable wattage levels with lower price/better availability.
Tier T offers the high quality components of Tier 2 with slightly less rail stability due to Topower internals.
Tier3 is ONLY recommended if price difference is present between Tier 3 andTier 2 or due to availability issues with Tier 1/2 PSUs.
Tier 4 is recommended for stock or low power systems if Tier 3’s are more expensive or are not available.
Tier 5 power supplies are NOT RECOMMENDED, but some brands have high/medium quality power supplies in Tiers 2 through 4.

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Tier 1 Brands – The Most Powerful And Stable Components On The Market
Antec Signature
Enermax Galaxy
Enermax Revolution
OCZ EliteXStream
PCP&C TurboCool
PCP&C Silencer >610
Sapphire Pure
Seasonic X-Series
Silverstone ZF (Etasis 85/75/56)
Seventeam ST >600 (SSI, V2.91)
Silverstone OP/DA >700W
Silverstone ZM
Ultra X3 >1000W
XFX Black Edition
Zippy/Emacs SSL
Zippy/Emacs GSM
Zippy/Emacs PSL
Zippy/Emacs HG2
Zippy/Emacs HP2

Tier 2 Brands – Top Quality components With Top Notch Stability – For Those With Price/Availability Issues With Tier 1
Antec Neo HE
Antec EarthWatts < 700watts
Antec TruePower Trio
Antec TruePower Quattro
Akasa PowerGreen 80+
CoolMax CTG-750W/850W/1KW
Cooler Master Real Power Pro >800W
Cooler Master Ultimate/UCP
Cooltek CT
Corsair HX
Corsair VX
Corsair TX
Enermax Liberty
Enermax Infiniti
Enermax MODU82+
Enermax PRO82+
Enhance ENP-GH
Fortron (FSP) GLN
Hiper Type-M >650W
Hiper Type-R >650W
iStarUSA PD2
iStarUSA PD3
OCZ GameXStream <1000W (only if manufactured in December 2007 or later)
OCZ StealthXStream (only if manufactured in December 2007 or later)
OCZ Modstream (only if manufactured in December 2007 or later)
OCZ EvoStream
OCZ ProXStream
OCZ Z Series
PCP&C Silencer <610
Seasonic S12
Seasonic M12
Seasonic Energy Plus
SevenTeam ST <600
Silverstone EF
Silverstone OP/DA <700W
Supermicro/AbleCom
Thermaltake Toughpower >600W
Xclio GreatPower
Xclio StablePower
Xigmatek MC
Xigmatek HC
Ultra X3
Ultra X-Pro
Zalman ZM <1000watt

Tier T – High Quality PSUs Made With Topower Internals – Less Rail Stability Compared To Tier 2 But Still Better than Tier 3
ABS-Tagan ITZ/BZ <1000W
Mushkin Enhanced
Tagan U95
Tagan U25
Tagan U15
Tagan U22
OCZ PowerStream
BFG 800W

Tier 3 Brands – High Quality and Stability, Second Only To Tier 2 Brands
Acbel Polycom
AMS Mercury
Akasa PaxPower
Akasa PowerPlus (>500W Models)
Antec Basiq
Antec Phantom
Antec TruePower III
Antec TruePower II
Antec TrueControl II
Antec NeoPower 480W (Old Model)
Athena Power Space Shuttle Series
Be Quiet Dark Power Pro
BFG ES
BFG LS
Channel Well
Cooler Master Real Power Pro <800W
Cooler Master iGreen
Cooler Master Silent Pro
Enermax Maximum Plus
Enermax Noistaker II
Enermax Noisetaker
Enermax Whisper II
Enermax CoolerGiant
Enhance ENS-G
Epower Xscale
Fortron (FSP) GLC
Fortron (FSP) THN
Fortron AX
Fortron HLN
Fortron PFN/PN/PA
Kingwin Lazer
Kingwin Mach 1 (the negative 12v rail may go slightly outside of spec in some loading conditions)
NorthQ
OCZ ModXStream (rated for 40° C)
Rosewill RP 2 (temperature sensitive)
Rosewill Xtreme/RX
Seasonic Super Versatile
Sigma SP
Silverstone F
Sparkle FSP
Spire Rocketeer V/VI
Sunbeam Nuuo
Thermaltake Purepower RX
Thermaltake Toughpower <600W
XG Magnum
X-Spice Kira
Zalman ZM 1000watt

Tier 4 – Not Recommend With Tier 3 In same Price/Wattage Range
Aerocool
Antec Earthwatts >700watts
Asus Atlas
BFG 1000W
Cooler Master eXtreme (subtract 100watts from labeled wattage)
Delta
Enlight
E-Power
Futurepower
Hiper Type-M
HIPRO
Lite-On
Masscool
MGE XG
Mushkin HP
NorthQ 4775-500S/BU
OCZ Modstream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream <1000W (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ StealthXStream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream 1010watt (essentially a 850watt power supply)
Scythe Kamariki
Sigma Shark
Sintek
TTGI/Superflower
Ultra Xfinity
Ultra X2 <700W
Ultra XVS
Xion Real Power PowerReal

Tier 5 – Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED
A-TOP Technology
Apevia
APEX (SUPERCASE/ALLIED)
Aspire(Turbo Case)
ATADC
Athena Power
ATRIX
Broadway Com Corp
Coolmax
Deer
Diablotek
Dynapower USA
Dynex
EagleTech
FOXCONN
FSP Everest
HEC Orion
Hiper Type-R
I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
In Win
JPAC COMPUTER
Just PC
Kingwin Inc.
Linkworld Electronics
Logisys Computer
MGE
MSI
NMEDIAPC
Norwood Micro/ CompUSA
NorthQ
NZXT
Okia
Powmax
Q-Tec
Raidmax
Rocketfish
Rosewill
SFC
Shuttle
Skyhawk
Spire Coolers
Star Micro
STARTECH
Thermaltake Purepower NP
Thermaltake TR2
TOPOWER TOP
Ultra X-Connect
Ultra X2 >700watts
Wintech
XION
YoungYear
Zebronics

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Wii Component Cable 6FT $3.91 @ Monoprice + SH (~$2.50) – Slickdeals

December 2nd, 2009 deeznuts No comments

I know a few of you purchased a wii over black friday. Be sure to pick up your component cables for $3.91 @ Monoprice.

Lowe’s 10% Printable Coupon instant delivery. Via Slickdeals.net : darki

November 30th, 2009 deeznuts No comments

Lowes Coupon

Not sure how long it’s going to last. You can also use this coupon and Home Depot.

You can print one instantly using my instructions below, no waiting :

Go to http://www.realtytrac.com/
Click on your state
Look under sponsored links
Click on “Save 10% At Lowe’s to renovate your foreclosed property. Visit Lowe’s.com/moving for products, services, and tips to help you make the most of your new investment.”

Click where it says “Click here to request a 10% off coupon which can be used to help you renovate your foreclosed property for a quick sale.”

Fill in your name and an address, press submit.

Print coupon.

Note: Coupons printed using this method show a maximum purchase of $10,000! Maximum savings of $1000!

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