Tutorial Thursday

Two files are needed from your Firefox profile in order for someone to easily retrieve your passwords: key3.db and signons.txt. If someone has those two files they will be able to decrypt all of your passwords and view them without any hassle.

To help get around this (and hopefully deter the theft of my passwords) I decided to alter the name of my signons.txt file so that it isn’t named what someone would expect it to be:

1. If you want your existing list of usernames/passwords transferred over to the new filename you first need to locate your profile folder which is located inside of the following folders:

   Windows 2000, XP:
   Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox

   Windows NT:
   WINNT\Profiles\<UserName>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox

   Windows 98, ME:
   Windows\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox

   Mac OS X:
   ~/Library/Application Support/Firefox

   Linux and Unix systems:
   ~/.mozilla/firefox

2. Once you have navigated to your profile folder locate the file named signons.txt and rename it to something else. I renamed mine to bookmarksbak.txt to make it look like a backup of my bookmarks.

3. Run Firefox and type about:config into the address bar.

4. Find the value named signon.SignonFileName and double-click on it to change the value.

5. Change the name to whatever value you renamed signons.txt to in Step 2. I changed mine to bookmarksbak.txt. Press OK when you are done.

6. Restart Firefox and you will now be using your new password file.

I understand that this is by no means a big security measure but if I let someone use my computer real quick I don’t want them to grab those two files. Someone could easily still figure it out by looking at my configuration file for Firefox but that would take some additional time. I guess this gives me a little more peace of mind.

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Originally
from CyberNet Technology News

by Ryan


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on Sep 28, 2006, 11:00AM

Originally by Ryan from CyberNet Technology News on September 28, 2006, 1:00pm

After a long wait, the TiVo Series3 DVR is finally out. Sure, the new model supports recording two coveted HD sources at one time, and still offers most of the features we loved from the Series 2 (though TiVoToGo is gone for now). But, an $800 price tag might be steep for mainstream buyers and competition is afoot. Our hyperfuturistic 4d graph breaks the Series 3 down against the DISH ViP622. Unfortunately, consumers have to choose more between cable and satellite in this matchup than between DVRs, as neither box supports its counterpart. Check out the jump for the jumbo banana split topped with double cherries we call the Frankenreview - we read, so you don’t have to…read…as much…you’re still actually reading…we realize this…– Mark Wilson

Frankenreviewer says:

Unit Design

“The new TiVo boasts a sturdy, metallic frame…it’ll look great in your entertainment center next to any silver or black components.”
“I was struck by the high resolution of this integrated display, which produced impressively legible text.”
“…will [display] the title of the show–or shows–you’re recording at any given time.”
- The display can be turned off entirely as well - nice touch.

Remote

“The new remote is now completely backlit, with all buttons labeled directly.”
“TiVo has tweaked the button layout on its trademark peanut-shape remote control, and the result is even more comfortable to use than before.”
“…ribbed, textured finish covering the back lower half…helps you keep the symmetrically shaped control pointed in the correct direction.”
“In addition, the Series3 remote adds a learning function that can be used in lieu of programming it directly.”
- But until it’s a true universal, we don’t care.

Interface

“For the most part, the onscreen Series3 interface is all but identical to that of its Series2 predecessor.”
“I was less pleased by the quality of the Series3’s menu fonts, icons, and other graphics; apparently they were copied from a standard-definition TiVo without any regard as to how they would look on an HD display.”
- Looks like things are too identical.

Video Quality

“TV geeks will be thrilled to note that the Series 3 is the only THX-certified DVR.”
“we noticed no differences in the TiVo’s video quality vs. that of respective cable and antenna reception on other devices.”
“I could see no difference between digital programming viewed live (with or without the TiVo Series3) and the same content as played back from the DVR’s hard drive.”
“The dual-tuner functionality also worked smoothly.”
- There is a difference between HD and recorded HD on my Motorola box, sounds like Tivo fixed the issue.

Other

“After several hours of constant use, I was also impressed to note how quiet the Series3 DVR was.”
“The Series 3 has no video inputs.”
“Today’s CableCard is a one-way device…which means that you can’t order pay-per-view movies.”
“… the TiVoToGo feature…has been is indefinitely disabled.”
“There’s also an external SATA port which should eventually give the Series3 the option for add-on hard drives to expand its recording capacity.”
“…any of the programs we recorded included a warning that the content provider had encoded them for “restricted viewing,” meaning we were precluded from the possibility of saving them to a VCR or DVD recorder. In other words, the only way to watch these shows seemed to be via the HDCP-encoded HDMI output.”
“TiVo is working on isolating the problem.”

Final Thoughts

“No cable DVR hardware can match the ease of use or recording reliability of a TiVo product. That said, satellite TV subscribers have no reason to consider the Series3.”
“So, yes, the TiVo Series 3 is the Lexus of video recorders, exactly as its manufacturer promises. Here’s to anyone who can afford to drive one home.”
- Drive one home, and fill it with gas monthly.

Specs

Supports:
• Digital cable (HD and SD)
• Analog cable
• ATSC terrestrial over-the-air digital

Product Dimensions
Box: 16.5″ w x 12.625″ d x 3.375″ h
Remote control: IR-36 Button

Phone Line: Use this jack to connect the TiVo box to your home phone line.

Digital Audio: Use an optical digital audio cable (sold separately) to connect the TiVo box to your home theater system for digital sound.

S-Video Out: S-Video provides a high quality standard definition picture. It does not provide high-definition video. When you use S-Video, connect a separate cable for audio.

Component Video Out: Connects to a TV or A/V system. Component Video provides a high-definition picture. Connect a separate cable for audio.

Composite Video and Stereo Out: Connect the Left/Right Audio cables (the white and red ones) to these jacks for analog stereo sound.

Ethernet: Connects to an Ethernet cable. Use this jack to connect the TiVo box to your home network.

2 USB Ports: Connects to a USB network adapter.

HDMI Out: Connects to a TV or A/V receiver, or home theater system. HDMITM technology provides a pure digital connection for high-definition video and digital audio all in one cable.

2 CableCARD™ Slots: For use with CableCARD decoders. CableCARDs allow the TiVo box to receive and decode encrypted digital programming, such as premium channels.

E-SATA: For future use.

Cable In: Connects to your cable TVsource. Connect the Coaxial RF cable coming from the wall to this jack.

Antenna: Connects to a TV antenna. Connect a Coaxial RF cable from your antenna to this jack. This allows the TiVo box to receive analog or digital broadcasts, including HD programming, over the air.

PCMag
NYTimes
CNET
CNET 2
DigitalTVDesign
DigitalTrends

Originally
from Gizmodo

reBlogged

on Sep 27, 2006, 6:00PM

Originally from Gizmodo on September 27, 2006, 8:00pm

You remember Leica’s M8, their first rangefinder camera with a CCD inside its gut? The video obsessed editors at Camcorder Info dot com give it a decent look over at Photokina. Their verdict? Seems like a serious piece of kit, with a metal body and 10.3 megapixel eye. The surprises include an automated sensor cleaning mode, and the fact that the camera is, well, what they call big boned. Click through to see the video, dictated by some very serious european guy.–Brian Lam
Leica M8 video tour [Camcorderinfo.com]

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from Gizmodo

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on Sep 27, 2006, 6:32PM

Originally from Gizmodo on September 27, 2006, 8:32pm

Suzuki’s Mio, a prototype electric wheelchair with a fuel cell, can run more than 40 km (24 miles) on one charge of methanol. This translates into a longer travel range compared to the previous unit, the “Senior Car”.

Other new features: large armrests, a handlebar with ball knobs, a mesh-fabric seat and a large LCD display. All perfect for both seniors and George Costanza. – Jason Chen

Suzuki Unveils Prototype Fuel Cell Electric Wheelchair [Tech-On via Far East Gizmos]

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from Gizmodo

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on Sep 27, 2006, 8:45PM

Originally from Gizmodo on September 27, 2006, 10:45pm

You saw our Frankenreview of the BlackBerry Pearl, but we bet you were dying for some hands-on pics of the device. Maybe, say, a thickness comparison to a Netgear Skype phone and a Sharpie marker? Yes, we know that’s what you wanted. – Jason Chen

Originally
from Gizmodo

reBlogged

on Sep 27, 2006, 9:45PM

Originally from Gizmodo on September 27, 2006, 11:45pm

Not content to let LG and their Chocolate phone hog the title of world’s sexiest phone, BenQ-Siemens has been quietly working on a prototype of a new device to wow the world. The fruit of their efforts? This Oxyon phone with a white, iPod-like finish and a slide out dial pad. Wow indeed.

Ignoring potential usability issues with a vertical dial pad, the phone’s features seem pretty top notch. It’s got a VGA display, 3-megapixel camera, MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV playback and a microSD slot for expandability. It won’t be released until sometime in 2007, but we’re pretty stoked already. – Jason Chen

BenQ-Siemens’ Secret Project - Oxyon Cellular Phone [Hand Cell Phone]

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from Gizmodo

reBlogged

on Sep 27, 2006, 10:15PM

Originally from Gizmodo on September 28, 2006, 12:15am