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  • Author: Martin
  • Published: May 18th, 2008
  • Comments: 44

What’s wrong with those Rapidshare Captchas ?

Rapidshare have implemented a new captcha system a while ago that was most likely be added to fight all the automatic downloaders that were able to fill out the captcha for the user to automate the download process. The new captcha however turns out to be harder to beat. Not only for computer scripts though [...]

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Categories: Online Services, The Web

  • Author: Martin
  • Published: Jan 23rd, 2008
  • Comments: 10

Use a Magnet to protect your PC

A wonderful tip about a hack was send to me yesterday by Joe. It describes how to change the way a PC, or most other devices that use a power source, can be protected by by a simple magnet and some stuff that does not cost more than $5. All you need is a reed switch, a magnet and some duct tape. It does secure your pc as well from someone that wants to turn it on without your permission.

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Categories: Hacking, Hardware

  • Author: Martin
  • Published: Jan 28th, 2007
  • Comments: None

Remove DRM from your iTunes library

If you purchase songs from iTunes you will soon notice that the downloaded m4p files are protected and you will have troubles playing them in mp3 players or software players other than itunes and an iPod. Some users think that this is not the way it should be and even some governments seem to think that the connection between songs purchased in iTunes and the restrictions imposed are not legal in their country.

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Categories: Tools, iPod

  • Author: Martin
  • Published: May 11th, 2006
  • Comments: None

Introduction Series Part 3: User Name and Password Protection

Protecting yourself on the internet is at the forefront of nearly everyone’s mind these days yet so many people are careless when it comes to this area. It is easier than ever for hackers to break in and get all of the personal information from your computer in this day and age and few people are doing anything to counteract this theft.

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Categories: Advice

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