Hack and Decrypt Log On Password Stored In Firefox Browser With FirePasswordViewer

For convenience sake, many users tend to store or save their log in name and password in some websites, email account, forum, etc with their browser in the sign-on database file in encrypted format. With the stored username and password, users can speed up the log in process without having to type in again. Storing log in username and password in the browser generally poses quite high security risk
to users. Essential data or info might be leaked out under some circumstances, for instance, when laptops get stolen, sharing the same computer, etc. Users might also have forgotten their own log in name and password stored in the event their browser for some reasons stops working, etc. If users are using the Firefox browser, they can easily decrypt their user name and password stored in the browser via a tiny tool, namely FirePasswordViewer.

FirePasswordViewer is the GUI version of popular FirePassword tool designed to decrypt sign-on username and password stored by Firefox. This application is a tiny executable program which will show the list of usernames and passwords stored by the Firefox browser. It tells you, for instance, saved log in and password in mydigitallife, etc. Users do not need to run the browser to get the decrypted info. Besides, FirePasswordViewer can be used to display sign-on secrets from different profiles (other than current profile) as well as from a different operating system (such as Linux, Mac etc) altogether.

On a positive note, FirePasswordViewer can help users to decrypt the encrypted sign-on secret stored by Firefox. It will be useful when users’ Firefox browser stop functioning and users need to extract all the stored passwords from the browser. However, this application can also be used by people with ill intentions to copy the stored username and password in the browser. They can execute the program and get the encrypted secret sign-on files which they want. The program does allow users to save the display sign-on information to a file in standard HTML format which can be viewed or copied to another place.


FirePasswordViewer Screen shot

However, to avoid unnecessary security risks and the threat of the stored sign-on database being exposed, Firefox browser features a “Master Password” function to allow users to protect access to their stored password. Users are recommended to set one Master Password under “Tools -> Options -> Security / Passwords -> Use a master password” as the master password is not selected by default. With the master password in place, an application such as FirePasswordViewer will not be able to extract the stored username and password info without a correct master password being entered. Master Password somehow will help to minimize the risk but it still won’t totally protect users. Passwords can still be recovered or hacked via programs such as FireMaster.




Set Master Passowrd

Download FirePasswordViewer 1.2.2 via the link here.

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Download Free Magical Game with Vacuum Magic

There is a sweet satisfaction to Vacum Magic where gamers suck up candy free falling from the sky and spit it at evil bees and other equally menacing creatures. The suction-like vacuum mirrors the baby-like motions of sucking and fulfils Freud’s theory that adults never got enough of it. If you like sucking and spitting, this game is for you. If you’re quick and good at sucking, you can keep poison candy to spit at the evil bees or you can even spit bees at other bees. While shooting may satisfy some primal instinct in males, candy sucking has appealed to both males and females since our post-natal days. Swallowing other supplements to the main staple will give you extra nutrients in the form of a protective shield, special timed challenge rounds and boss fights.

Control keys are easy to master – arrow keys to navigate movement up and down or forward and back. Fire away with the space key if you have swallowed ammunition in the form of candy or bees. Run (change direction) if you have nothing in your mouth! Vacuum magic is fun and simple. This free and open-source game is still in the developmental stage but it is downloadable and runs on Vista. The game needs 128MB RAM and 3-D Video Card
.

Demo Video
Download Vacuum Magic 0.13 via the link here.

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Wal-Mart Recalls 1.5 Million of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Safety Concern

Recalling a product always cause millions of dollars loss as well as inconvenience to end users. However, sometimes this situation is unavoidable especially a certain product generates safety concern to consumers. Just recently, Wal-mart has issued a recall action to recall china-brand DVD players that being sold in its chain-stores after received multiple complaints from users due to safety issue.


The DVD player, with the brand name of Durabrand was sold in Wal-Mart stores since January 2006. At a retail price of $29, it has received overwhelming demand and up to date, there were around 1.5 million units being pushed to consumers’ hands. Unfortunately, some of the units can be easily overheated and with potentially burst into flames that are no longer safe to be use. Although not all of them exhibited the same problem, but with the accumulated 12 compliant cases with five of them causing fire and property damage, it is necessary for the giant chain store to initiate the recall action to ensure no other more severe incident happened after this.

Consumers are advised to stop using the DVD player immediately and return to the chain-store for a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart at 800-925-6278 during weekdays or visit www.walmartstores.com.

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Simple Webpage Capture Makes Website Snapshots Simpler with Auto Scrolling Feature

Previously we mentioned about Siteshoter that can capture screenshot on websites
in simple steps, but in case you are looking for alternative, you may want to give this a try. Named as Simple Webpage Capture, it is a free and tiny utility that helps you snapping any webpage regardless its size and length for future reference.

Once installed and launched the utility, users will be brought to a simple interface. For the start, just configure the output location for all the screenshots to be saved into for better file management. Users can set the image file’s formats to be either in .jpg, .png, .bmp, .tif, .gif based on own preference. To start the utility, users just need to specify the built in browser window to the width and the utility will auto scroll the length of the page so that the whole webpage can be covered without hassle of manually select and snap. Besides, there is a way to configure the watermark settings for much more effective usage.

Simple Webpage Capture is compatible to be used in Windows OS such as 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista and the only requirement it needs Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher in order to work perfectly.

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Workaround for HTC Hero Sync Problem in Windows 7

HTC latest masterpieces, HTC Hero, packs with the most coveted features in the modern mobile world, including powered by Google’s famous Android operating system. However, many user who are running Windows 7 (either 64-bit or the 32-bit version) are having some trouble sync-ing their Hero to their computer, as the driver
is not installed properly in Windows 7. This seems to be a common problem. Luckily there is workaround and alternative sync method, by following guide below.


In order to get HTC Hero synchronizes with Windows 7 computer:

1. Download latest specialized sync tool from HTC, namely HTC Sync 2.04 from HTC: HTCsync.zip
2. Install the downloaded program on the computer. At this moment, your computer still unable to recognize the HTC Hero.
3. Manually update the HTC drivers from Windows 7, using the Windows Vista drivers by installing HTC Sync software on a machine running Windows Vista and then copying the drivers (namely androidusb.cat, androidusb.inf, androidusb.sys, htcrndis.cat, htcrndis.inf and WdfCoInstaller01007.dll in HTC Drivers folder) over to the Windows 7 machine.

Alternatively, download pre-downloaded HTC Hero drivers packaged in ZIP format:

HTC Hero driver for 32-bit Windows 7: HTC_Driver_32.zip
HTC Hero driver for 64-bit Windows 7: HTC_Driver_64.zip
4. Extract the driver into a folder. For example, %SystemDrive%:\Program Files (x86)\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\Vista_x64 (for the Windows 7 64-bit) or %SystemDrive%:\Program Files (x86)\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\Vista_x86 (for the Windows 7 32-bit) accordingly.
5. Go to Devices

4) Update the driver (accessible from Properties -> Hardware tab) for incorrectly installed Android Phone from the Devices and Printers menu in Windows’ Start Menu, by selecting the copied driver location. If no ADB driver been installed yet, just install the driver directly by right click on the .INF file and select Install.
6. The HTC Hero phone should now displayed as “My HTC”, and will be able to sync with Windows 7.


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Free Iolo System Mechanic 9 Download With 6 Months License Serial Key

Iolo has released its new latest version of its PC maintenance
and tune-up suite – System Mechanic 9, which offers smarter, faster and deeper tune-ups technologies. System Mechanic 9 is utility software for Windows operating system that able to clean up, organize, and speed up system to ensure maximum PC performance. Iolo System Mechanic 9 comes with Registry
repair tool, junk file remover, a suite of privacy tools, error repair tool and vulnerability scanner. In addition, the new System Mechanic 9 has added new features such as defense-grade file-shredding, EnergyBooster, Total Registry Revitalizer that integrated registry backup, repair, cleaning, compaction, and defragmentation. Furthermore, it also comes with PC Health Status Gadget technology that provides a quick overview of system overall health and security for Windows 7 and Vista operating system
and ActiveCare module to run periodically in the background to monitor system status and optionally fix problems.


Features of System Mechanic

* Registry Tuner
* Startup Optimizer
* Memory Mechanic
* Privacy Cleaner
* All-in-One PC Cleanup
* Smarter Boot-Time Tune-ups
* Tune-up Definitions
* EnergyBooster – Temporarily shut down background processes to free up system memory and CPU for additional horsepower
* Total Registry Revitalizer
* Optimize PC for peak performance
* Repair problems and errors, and prevent them from recurring
* Clean up system clutter
* Fix security vulnerabilities
* Maintain reliability and speed

The new System Mechanic 9 will be available in two versions – Standard and Professional. System Mechanic 9 Standard normally cost $39.95 for purchase. Iolo is now having a promotion to giveaway free 6 months of System Mechanic 9 with genuine legitimate activation serial license key.

1. To get the free 6 months license key code, go to the following promotion page to register:

http://iolo.com/landing/computeractive/200806/smpromo.aspx
2. Click “Continue” button to go to next page, which will show the shopping cart is pre-filled with Six month subscription of System Mechanic 9. Click on “Secure Checkout” button.

#

NOTE: You will enter the iolo shopping cart as part of this process, but your credit card will NOT be charged.
# Enter the full name and other information, and click on “Review Order” button.
# In Review Order Page containing the billing and shipping (e-mail) summary. Click on “Submit Order” button.
# A verification email will be sent to use’s mailbox with the system mechanic license key.
# Download and Install System Mechanic 9: SystemMechanic.exe
# During Installation select “I have license code & activate it later” option, enter
the license key and get 6 months System Mechanic 9 subscription.



System Mechanic 9 supports 32-bit and 64-bit Win 2000, Windows XP
, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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Enable Wireless (Wi-Fi) in Windows Server 2008 (R2) To Fix No Connections Available Error

After installing Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the wireless adapter or WiFi adapter is not working or functioning. System cannot detect or see any wireless networks
with no wireless networks available error message, and system cannot connect to Internet
or wireless LAN.

To make matter worse, users have installed the proper signed driver for the wireless adapter, either through Windows Update, drivers CD from vendor or download latest and correct driver from OEM or manufacturer’s website. In Device Manager, the wireless or WiFi network adapter is working properly. And, when using Windows Server built-in diagnostics feature to troubleshoot the no wireless connection problem, it indicates that the wireless adapter is either having driver or hardware issue.

The cause of the no wireless connection is that Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 disables and turns off Wireless LAN service by default, which supports the wireless WLAN Auto Configuration service, and configures WLAN AutoConfig for automatic startup.

In order to turn on Wireless LAN and WLAN AutoConfig service in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, go to Server Manager (in Administrator Tools). Go to Features branch and click on Add Features. Click and tick the check box for Wireless LAN Service. Complete the installation wizard to install wireless support.



The Wireless LAN Service configures the WLAN AutoConfig service to start automatically, regardless of whether the computer has any IEEE 802.11 wireless adapters installed. When enabled, WLAN AutoConfig enumerates every wireless network adapter installed on the computer, manages IEEE 802.11 wireless connections, and manages the wireless connection profiles that contain the settings required to configure a wireless client to connect to a wireless network. WLAN AutoConfig allows user to connect to an existing wireless network (data encryption key or network key may be required), change wireless network connection settings, configure a connection to a new wireless network, and specify preferred wireless networks. WLAN AutoCofig also notifies user when new wireless networks are available. When switching wireless networks, WLAN AutoConfig dynamically updates your wireless network adapter settings to match the settings of that new network and a network connection attempt will be made.

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