Another Facebook Privacy Blunder: Primary Contact Email Changed

As always Facebook has once again made some privacy changes in User's Accounts without notifying or informing them. All primary E-Mails in User's Contact Info has been forced to @Facebook.com As there was not a single message to users informing them about such changes, it seems another Privacy Blunder from Facebook Team. They have replaced user's contact E-mail from User's Specified to Facebook Internal E-Mail from User's Profile Info.

The primary E-Mail address that you have set for Facebook notifications other Facebook Account related emails is still the same, but the one that is shown on your profile as your Contact E-Mail has been replaced without your permission,

as always. What if I’m not visiting Facebook for a whole month and the only email through which I can be contacted happens to be Facebook’s internal email that I’m not even using?  If you wish to keep this hidden or replace the contact email on your profile with a real email address, follow this quick fix. 

1. Go to your profile and click About.
2. Go down to Contact Info and click on Edit
4. Scroll down to your email addresses
5. Click on the tiny circle next to your Facebook email and set to Hidden from Timeline
6. Click the circle on your other email and set to Shown on Timeline

7. Scroll down and hit the Save button.

Google Drive: Can Ohters Survive Against Web-800 Pounds Gorilla

The web's 800-pounds gorilla has jumped into Cloud Storage Service Pool. This definitely has caused a huge splash in water, time will tell this gorilla can swim or not.One thing for sure can be said that Google Drive will definitely exert pressure on the competition and will give a tough time to Small Player of game like DropBox. Google Drive's low prices in competition of  Premium storage services are attracting the existing customers of other Cloud Storage Service Providers. 

Google has leverage of it already existing and strong relationships with 100s of Millions of Google Users. Based on these relationships Google Drive can push back the major player of this Cloud Storage Service Game, and definitely alarming situations for the small players.

One of the DropBox's Pro Users "Ritchie H." has posted on DropBox Online forum "Goodbye Dropbox - Hello Drive. 200GB for $9.99? I think that's what is known as a no brainier. Security Schoomaty! " 

The Question is Can DropBox and other Cloud Storage Service Providers survive against this Web-800-Pounds Gorilla "Google Drive"?

"Like Apple and Microsoft, Google has relationships with a millions of people who use its various applications and services, including Gmail, Google Docs and the Chrome Web browser. Those relationships give Google an advantage as its woos consumers to its new storage and synchronization service,"said Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg.

Google Drive VS. Other Storage Services

Google Drive. Keep Everything. Share Anything. Access Everywhere.

The cloud storage service of Google by the name of Google Drive is finally here. This is your mobile drive that you can use to save everything you want to save up-to 5GBs "Free Storage", and access everywhere. Once you got started with Google Drive's 5GB Free Storage Service, you can upgrade to 25GBs for just $2.55 /month almost free.

Google Drive is also offering the highest of all available cloud storage services up-to 16 TB; premium storage service for $799.99/month. All other Cloud Storage Service Providers are not offering more than 100GBs of premium storage service.
We are providing you with a short comparison of Google Drive Vs. Other Cloud Storage Providers.

Google Drive VS Others

Based on this comparison this can't be said with surety that this gorilla "Google Drive" will swim in this pool or not, will this be another successful story of Google Inc or not? Because users have their own priorities. As many users may keep using DropBox as their friends do. Many can switch to Google Drive as they are already using Services of Google, like GMail, Google Docs, Blogger and many others...

Facebook Buying AOL Patents from Microsoft for $550 Million

Just after a couple of week of Instagram Acquisition by Facebook for $1 Billions,a new Deal Comes In. Facebook agreeing to pay $550 Millions for 650 AOL Patents and Patent Applications.
Earlier this month Microsoft sealed a deal with AOL for buying 925 patents and patent applications for pretty cash amount of $1.06 billion.
On April 23, 2012 Microsoft announced that it will retain the 275 AOL Patents Ownership and  retain the license of 650 AOL Patents and Applications that Facebook has agreed to purchase for $550 Million.
Zeus Kerravala, an analyst with ZK Research, says; Reason for being short on 650 AOL Patients is an unclear action from Microsoft but Facebook appears to be Stockpiling to boost their IPO Valuation, that is expected in Spring this year.
Kerravala also added; "Facebook got lots of money. What they need is handsome valuation for their IPO"


"Facebook in February filed for an initial public offering, seeking to raise $5 billion in what could be the largest Internet IPO on record. The company may seek a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion, people familiar with the matter have said."
Reported Bloomberg

FBI Warning: Disinfect Computers from DNS Changer or Risk Internet Access

US FBI Seal (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

FBI has issued a warning against a Trojan DNS Changer. This is a malware that can infect Windows OS as well as Mac System. On 9th of July 2012, thousands of Internet Users can lose access to the internet because of this malware piece DNS Changer. "Article on Forbes"
 
This Trojan; DNS Changer, was discovered back in the year of 2007, which infected millions of computer systems at that time. Last year FBI in collaboration with Estonian Police, seized the servers of the cyber criminals responsible of spreading DNS Changer. However the servers were kept online by these cyber criminals.

The DNS Changer intercepts the visited websites, and redirects the internet user from the chosen one website to visit to the servers that Cyber Criminals have under control. These servers then throw thousands of web ads user's computer system which in result fills the Criminal's Account with millions of Dollars in lightening Speed.
The DNS Changer is harmful for both The Windows Operating Systems as well as Mac Systems; However, users of Android, iPhone, iPad and Linux Users are safe from this Malware Attack.
The DNS Changer Working Group (DCWG) has created a website that helps you finding out If Your System is affected by DNS Changer, if so, it removes the DNS Changer Malware from your Computer System.

After the July 8th 2012 you might not be able to Run the diagnostic test and get rid of this Mal-ware without being effected,  So it is recommended to check your systems SOONER.

PC Magazine 'World Best Computer Magazine'

HI! My this post is all about personal computers and Must have cool gadgets. This magazine is full of what every geek want to, computer reviews, top and hottest hardware, new innovations in IT market best computer games, best smart phones, Apple I pad, I phone etc. Are you a Computer and Technology Geek? PC Magazine is the best source of information for you.

In fact this Magazine is a complete guide for you about computers, latest software updates, hardware updates.The new and latest innovations in technology.

This magazine contains test results and review reports on computer and internet related services as well as products.

PC Magazine has been awarded the BEST Magazine Award for year 2011. PC Magazine has also been the winner of Reader's Best Choice Award.

This Magazine provides the information about the following Articles "Not Limited to"

• The 100 Best iPad Apps
• The Best Antivirus for 2012
• Top 10 Best Gaming Laptops
• The Top 10 Best Laptops
• Nokia's Lumia 900 Fix Out Now

Their online Subscription cost to access the digital copy of PC Magizine is $1.67 per Issue. 

Software Wanted is providing you a link where you can Download PC Magazine For Free of Cost

Mirror Link

In Instagram Acquisition, Facebook BOD was all Out of Picture

According to report in Wall Street Journal; Facebook Inc. CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, on morning of Sunday, April 8, "told, not consulted" the Board about the Acquisition of Instagram  a photo sharing service. 

The most shocking and Hot news is that Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Facebook Inc. did this $1 Billion deal at his Own -- all without his Own Board of Directors and without involvement of any Bankers Instagram "Hot Photo-Sharing App's CEO, Kevin Systrom, ask price for his company was $2 Billions. 

Journal Reported that the negotiations started three days before the Facebook Board was told about the acquisition. Zuckerberg started direct negotiations with Systrom by inviting him to drive down from San Francisco to meet with him at his Palo Alto home.

The main story Line that is Shocking for the community is

"Facebook CEO, brought down the asked price of $2 Billions without involving Bankers and even his Own Board of Directors"

Gmail Tap-Good Bye QWERTY

Google has came up with a new idea of Two Buttons Keypad. This will lead you to increase your productivity. You can type whatever you want whenever you want, just by Two Buttons. Its like having a conversation with entire world with just Two Button

The new input system introduced by Google Mail>Gmail is Gmail Tap. This latest technology says good bye to the old QWERTY style typing and took the input method in a completely new dimension. This amazing Application is usable on all Smart Phones. The Apple Smart Phone and Android Devices users can use this Gamil Tap App on their Smart Phones and Increase their Productivity.
One drawback of this New Smart App is its only assimilation to Gmail App. The developers are working to upgrade this App so that Smart Phone Users can use this Amazing New Gmail-Tap App on evrey App on their Smart Phones. Ranging from Messaging Service to Facebook Apps.
The major problem with the Old Style QWERTY keypads is that all the 26 keys of Alphabets are placed in just 2*2 sq-inch area making typing hell of task for Smart Users. But with the introduction of this Latest Gamil Tap Application Typing is made easy like nothing.

“You can tap it in the morning. You can tap it at night. You can tap it in the bathroom. It’s a dot and a dash to have a conversation with the entire world.” -Todd Smith, Gmail Tap Product Lead

Angry Birds Space Officially Announced

Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Facebook and now Angry Birds Space. The most popular and Awards winning Angry Birds are now going galactic, with National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA. As promised by Rovio, Entertainment Media Company, Angry Birds has been officially announced today.

Angry Birds will be landed on 22nd March, 2012 across all platforms "ios, PC, Android, MAC" at once. Company officials has also added that Animations, books and merchandise will be also be available on the same day of release of Angry Birds Space.

What's New

Game will be featured with 60 New Levels, Six New Angry Birds Characters, Outstanding Gameplay and Amazing Super Powers. As game is named Space, so, game play will also be including the Zero-Gravity setting. The actual game-play will be demonstrated publicly Today at the SXSWi conference on Samsung Galaxy Note.

"Games are fun and entertaining, but they also can be inspirational and informative. This ongoing collaboration with Rovio and Angry Birds is an exciting way to get people engaged with NASA's missions of exploration and discovery, and get students energized about future careers in science and technology" says NASA's associate administrator for communications David Weaver.

angry Birds Space: NASA Announcement

Skype's Competitor LINES by Naver crossed 20 Million Downloads

In very short time span of 8 months, Naver's LINE has crossed the mark of 20 Million downloads. LINE is an APP providing VoIP and Messaging Service to its clients and interestingly free of cost. With in 8 months LINE is giving competition to Microsoft SKYPE (acquired by Microsoft).
This 20 Million download figure is only from iPhone and Android Phones. The Company is working to introduce this VoIP and Messaging service to Tablet, PC and MAC clients, but till now this is only available to Android and iPhone cell phone Clients.
Company is proud of its rapid growth and comparing it to the fastest growing Facebook and Twitter Social Networks by saying the growth speed of LINE is much more than the Facebook or Twitter.

Send Free SMS to Mobilink from any corner of World

Sending free SMS from any where to Pakistan was a dream that came true through Google-Mobilink new service.
Recently Google and Mobilink joined hands with intentions to provide their customers a service. Pioneers of Mobile Phone service introduced a new kind of service never introduced before in Pakistan. Free SMS service to Mobilink number from anywhere in world.
Astonished? Yes! Its true, one can send free SMS to any mobilink number from anywhere in world using one's Gmail account.

Gmail to Mobilink free SMS

Login to your gmail account and on left side in Send SMS box you need to enter your desired mobilink number as shown in the image above.

• After that a popup window will be opened asking you to enter Recipient Name.
• By default Pakistan will be mentioned in Country box, If not please Select your country as Pakistan.
• Select Mobile in the box as mentioned in the image above.
• Click Save

• Once you are done with the above step. A new window will be opened at right lower side of you desktop. Stat sending SMS to that Mobilink user.
• Once you have saved the number, it'll be saved in your contact list. Next time you just need to Click on the Name to start Sending Free SMS.

• Gmail users can send free SMS to Mobilink users limited to 50 SMSs. 
• The more they get the replies to their SMS the more will be their limit to send SMS.

Mobilink to Gmail SMS

Mobilink users can reply back to the same sms at price Rs. 1+Tax.
Mobilink users can reply back to sender in 24hours time period.

Top 10 Facebook Games in 2011

As we all know Facebook is not just a website, It is said If Facebook was a country It would have been the largest population country in world. Facebook is a Social Networking platform available Online over the Internet across Globe. There are tons of Applications and Games available on Facebook to stick users to Facebook. But Software Wanted "SW" is bringing you a list of TOP 10 Facebook Games played in 2011. All of these are third party games developed by different Game Developers.

Top 10 games on Facebook

• Gardens of Time (By Playdom)
• The Sims Social (By EA)
• Cityville (By Zynga)
• DoubleDown Casino (by DoubleDown Interactive)
• Indiana Jones Adventure World (By Zynga)
• Words With Friends (By Zynga)
• Bingo Blitz (By Buffalo Studios)
• Empires & Allies (By Zynga)
• Slotomania-Slot Machines (By Playtika)
  
• Diamond Dash (By wooga)
  

Zynga dominates the Top Position among all game developers as it remained successful in making its  4 Games among Top 10 Facebook Games of 2011

Wanted Games: Top 5 Must Have Action Games 2012

Playing Games is the most loveable entertainment especially in Kids, but not limited to KIDs. Now a days Gaming experience is beyond age limits. The Graphics, story line, action and all stuff is so enchanting that even Kids of 45+ also like to play Games on their X-Box, PS, or any other platform. Games have become an addiction. Keeping this addiction in view, Software Wanted is presenting you with a Tops 5 Must Have Games of 2012. These games are already in Market with their old titles. In 2012 these are coming with new Titles to take your entertainment to the next level

Upcoming Top 5 Games of 2012

Counter Strike: Global Offensive

World's most famous First Person Shooting Game released 12 years ago as Half-Life Counter Strike. Since 1999, June Mid, there came no sequel of this Title. No doubt it was updated with lots of different Maps and then BOTs. This was meant to be the pioneer in First Person Shooting Games with highly detailed graphics. A whole generation grew up playing this Game "Counter Strike: Half Life". Shorthand named as CS.
After 12 years of wait there is a confirmed news about a new Title of CS named as Counter Strike: Global Offensive  Release in 2012.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 "COD MW3"

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (COD MW3) is a latest Title of COD series. This is the first person shooting game. This is the 3rd Title in Modern Warfare under the name of Call of Duty. This is the best anticipating game of the year finally released in November 2011. One of the Worth Mentioning aspect of COD MW3 is that it is a BEST SHOOTER award winning game of 2011 at Spike Video Games Awards.

Hitman: Absolution

Hitman the first person assassin game that already has Four Titles by the name of Hitman Codename 47, Hitman 2 Silent Assasin, Hitman Contracts, Hitman Blood Money. This is the most played and most liked game by 1st person game lovers. This Title is now returning after 6 years of long time period with new technology and action. Hitman Absolution is the 5th title of Hitman Series. This is the Must Have Game of 2012

Grand Theft Auto V

GTA V is an upcoming adventure action game, developed by Rockstar North, published by Rockstar Games. Relatively not much information is released on this Title but one thing is for sure that GTA V is expected to beat the experience of all Old Titles of GTA series. As the GTA IV and older version were proved to be among one of the best games. This title will also be successful in making its place to Gamers.

Max Payne 3.

The last but not the least, 5th Must Have game of 2012 is Max Payne 3. This is the first person adventure/shooting game for the game lovers. This game is set to be released in ending May or Starting June. Unlike last two titles of Max Payne Series this will take Max Payne in the city of Brazil, Sau Paolo. Where he is providing security service to Rodrigo Branco. In this plot wife of Rodrigo Branco is kidnapped and story takes thrilling turn. Play and Enjoy....

Wanted News: Top 5 Web Browsers in 2012

Now a days tons of Internet browsers are available in market but not all proved to be successful in gaining market share. We are unable to cover all of the web browser but we'll focus on the major player of this Web Browser's Industry. Now a days there are 5 key players in this Web Browser Industry.
This is the list based on their existence in industry. 
Internet Explorer - 17 years
Opera  - 15 years
Safari - 9 years
Firefox - 7 years
Google Chrome - 3 years

Top 5 Web Browsers of 2012

5: Opera

The 2nd Oldest Web Browser of industry is Opera with 15 years of age is now at the lowest level of Market Share as compared to other players in industry, with 2.4% Market Share in January 2012.  But looking at its own track record Opera is said to maintaining its market share. Since December 2008 to Date Opera is fluctuating between 2.0% to 2.5%. At average this is the most stable and consistent player among all 5 Web Browsers.

4: Safari

3rd Oldest browser in Web Browsers industry is Safari with age of more than 9 years, initially released in January 2003, Currently holds the 4th position in Popularity competition with recent market share of 4.3% in January 2012.

3: Internet Explorer

The oldest player in Web Browsing Industry with 17 years of age is facing a continuous decline. Based on the research data Internet Explorer's popularity decreased from 26.6% in January 2011 to 20.1% in January 2012. If we have a look at  history of IE it has been continuously facing the decline in its popularity since the Firefox "Earlier named as Mozilla" entered in market.In 2003 Mozilla was introduced in Market, at that time IE was having 88% share in Market, but since March 2003 the Market share is continuously declining and now it dropped to 20.1% ONLY... Still Declining

2: Google Chrome

Google Chrome the youngest player in the Web Browser Industry with age of just 3 years. Initially released in September 2008. This will not be wrong if we call Google Chrome "The Kid". Wait you must be thinking how is it possible that The Kid is placed at the 2nd position in popularity competition. Google Chrome Earned it in a very short time span with lots of competitors already playing in the market. Since Google Chrome has been released, it never faced a decline in popularity started from 0% and now at the 2nd highest share with 35.3%. Approximately Neck to Neck with Firefox.

1: Firefox

Firefox stands at 4th position as it was initially released in November 2004. In popularity competition based on Market Share Firefox is awarded the 1st position with 37.1% of Market Share. But The same is happening to Firefox because of new entrant "Google Chrome" in Market, what happened to IE because of Firefox's introduction in Market.

Conclusion

Since the Market release of Google Chrome Firefox is continuously loosing its Market Share and Most Likely at end of 2012 Google Chrome is expected to take over Firefox and be the Most Popular Web Browser in Industry. If it happens Google Chrome will be "The Kid Ruler" in the Market of Web Browsers.

Wanted News: Google Chrome Capturing Market Share

Rapidly Increasing Market Share

Market Share Contribution

The gap is closing in quickly... More than 25% of Pakistanis already use Google Chrome browser for a better web experience!Chrome has it's own 'Extensions' and BTW, u don't need to restart ur browser to use them after installation.Chrome has a minmalistic GUI which is very user friendly.  Don't forget the excellent backup service of your favorites, settings and sync features in google available both for Mac and windows. Microsoft Office SharePoint runs better on chrome than IE.

Wanted News: PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook Shut Down

PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March. Managing the site has become too stressful.

“Facebook has gotten out of control,” said Zuckerberg in a press conference outside his Palo Alto office, “and the stress of managing this company has ruined my life. I need to put an end to all the madness.”

Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts.

“After March 15th the whole website shuts down,” said Avrat Humarthi, Vice President of Technical Affairs at Facebook. “So if you ever want to see your pictures again, I recommend you take them off the internet. You won’t be able to get them back after Facebook goes out of business.”

Zuckerberg said the decision to shut down Facebook was difficult, but that he does not think people will be upset.

“I personally don’t think it’s a big deal,” he said in a private phone interview. “And to be honest, I think it’s for the better. Without Facebook, people will have to go outside and make real friends. That’s always a good thing.”

Some Facebook users were furious upon hearing the shocking news.

“What am I going to do without Facebook?” said Denise Bradshaw, a high school student from Indiana. “My life revolves around it. I’m on Facebook at least 10 hours a day. Now what am I going to do with all that free time?”

However, parents across the country have been experiencing a long anticipated sense of relief.

“I’m glad the Facebook nightmare is over,” said Jon Guttari, a single parent from Detroit. “Now my teenager’s face won’t be glued to a computer screen all day. Maybe I can even have a conversation with her.”

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