WWF: A New Green Portable File Format

Currently Global Warming is one of the biggest problem for Human Society but Trees are the main weapon to control and reduce Global Warming, some of Companies/Organisations is already used green energies for save money and help to reduce Global Warming but for Paper rapidly entire forests are cut down which is obviously increased Global Warming.

To reduce the unnecessary printing of paper World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) has introduced a new green file format called WWF. This WWF format is similar as PDF but the main differance with PDF format is that PDF file can be printed easily but this WWF format can not be printed. It’s a simple way to avoid unnecessarily printing. So here's your chance to save trees and help the environment. Decide for yourself which documents don't need printing out – then simply save them as WWF.


"Every day, entire forests are cut down to make paper. Paper that’s senselessly used to print out documents all over the world: websites, emails, even entire reports instead of those few pages that are really
needed and read. This happens in spite of the fact that it's easy to avoid
printing by saving the document as a PDF. But even PDFs can sometimes also be printed out. So to stop unnecessary printing and encourage a new awareness about the use of paper, we’ve developed a new, green file format: WWF. A format that can’t be printed out. A simple idea that saves trees. Join in. Decide for yourself which of your documents don’t need printing - and save them as WWF."




To create a file in the WWF File Format, First you have to download a freeware application named WWF Software, which is basically install a Virtual Printer in your computer and change the default printer to this virtual printer and its default output format is .WWF. Using this virtual Printer you can convert any file to this WWF format, not only that you do not need any extra software to vied this WWF format file, even your existing PDF reader can open this new WWF file. When try to print this WWF format a popup window arrived with the following message -


"Sorry Printing this Document is not Allowed
Reason: the security permission of this document Prohibites printing."


Functions :

1. With the WWF software you can easily create your own WWF documents.
2. With the software, the option “SAVE AS WWF” is shown in the print menu as an alternative to the installed printers.
3. WWF docs are shown with the WWF file symbol.
4. In the MAC version you can change any documents you want to WWF format using a WWF converter in the dock.

The main bad point of using this Virtual Printer software is that after print a page in WWF format this software automatically added an extra page at the end of each WWF document file, explaining the purpose of the new WWF file format to first-time users (this function can be deactivated).

WWF also make a slogan "SAVE AS WWF, SAVE A TREE" 

System requirements :

1. MAC OS: G4, 10.4 (Tiger) or better.
2. Windows OS: Dual-Core, Windows XP/SP3 or better.

Currently WWF Software support German, English, Spanish, French languages.

You can also see the official video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzY4SGgEB7g


Visit this Page for details Download the WWF Software - Save as WWF, Save a Tree

E-Waste: The Dark Side of Technology

GUIYU, China – The wastes arrive here by sea transport, mainly from North America, Japan and South Korea.

They sail across the Pacific Ocean in huge colorful containers and reach Hong Kong where they are moved into the storage areas of the largest commercial harbor in China, waiting before proceeding with their journey toward the Chinese hinterland.

During the day, along the terminal area leading to the dock, there is a constant coming and going of trucks commuting between the city and the rural areas of the Guangdong province.
That’s the place where dozens of millions of tons of electronic junk (e-waste) from all over the world are taken: computers, phones, televisions, printers, refrigerators and an infinite row of other obsolete devices destined to disposal or recovery of the precious metals inside their circuits.
Guiyu is a small town situated a few hours from Hong Kong. As soon as you leave the main road that cuts through the countryside and arrive in town, you can find yourself in a post-apocalyptic scenario where the only signs of civilization that remain are huge mountains of rubble made of tubes, plastic and silicon.
Guiyu is the largest electronic garbage collector in the world. Each year about 100,000 workers, including many children, are involved in the disposal operations and recovery of over 1.5 million tons of materials coming from the consumer technology industry, a quantity that is around 80% of the e-waste produced in a year by the entire China.
The processing of materials is performed using techniques that are not adequate and that over two decades have transformed this small plot of land located in the heart of China in one of the most polluted and unlivable areas of the planet.
In Guiyu the air you breathe leaves the taste of acid fumes in your mouth, resulting from uncontrolled combustion of plastics and metals. The water is not drinkable. The level of poisoning of groundwater has forced the authorities to prohibit even agricultural use. The incidence on the population of serious blood disorders and cancer is among the highest in the whole world.
Guiyu is just the most notorious example, but similar sites, according to a recent Greenpeace report, are located, in a more or less official way, in many other developing areas such as Pakistan, India and Nigeria. These are the landfills of the world, the places where every technologically obsolete device ends its life, and where all means are legitimate.
For the more developed countries they represent nothing more than an investment with a very low cost, a mere matter of economic convenience that also lowers internal environmental impact. The sum of shipping costs and the entire process of disposal is by far less than what it would take to deal with the same materials in their places of origin.
For the countries that do import such wastes, e-waste is merely a business opportunity that feeds a gloomy total market value estimated at millions of dollars every year and causing untold damage to the environment and the quality of life of the people involved.
Some years ago PlanetFunk shot the video of their popular song “Stop Me” in Guiyu. With this data in our hands, maybe it’s time to say “Please, stop”.
Author: Antonio Lupetti @woork
© 2010 Woork Up

Happy New Year 2011

Internet Explorer 9 to get tracking protection

Microsoft this morning detailed changes to Internet Explorer 9's security features that will better enable users to keep sites from tracking their activity across browsing sessions.

The feature, which is set to arrive in the first release candidate of IE9 early next year, uses a list to tell the browser which third-party page elements sites can and cannot be blocked from tracking. This includes elements ranging from advertisements to more mundane things like embedded widgets from particular providers.

On Microsoft's IE blog, Dean Hachamovitch, head of Internet Explorer development, explained how it works:

A Tracking Protection List (TPL) contains Web addresses (like msdn.com) that the browser will visit (or "call") only if the consumer visits them directly by clicking on a link or typing their address. By limiting the calls to these Web sites and resources from other Web pages, the TPL limits the information these other sites can collect.

You can look at this as a translation of the "Do Not Call" list from the telephone to the browser and web. It complements many of the other approaches being discussed for browser controls of Do Not Track.

In a Webcast announcing the feature, Hachamovitch said most users have "little awareness of who can track their activity," and that the feature stemmed from that. Hachamovitch also attributed the creation of the feature to the company's more open approach to developing features for IE9.

Microsoft's tracking protection tool gives users control over which site elements can track your activity during a browsing session. Green ones in this shot can, while the red cannot.

(Credit: Screenshot by Josh Lowensohn/CNET)

Microsoft is letting users and third-parties alike author protection lists and host them on their sites. Users can then download them to their browser. Microsoft has also created lists to resemble what Hachamovitch likened to an RSS feed, so that if additional sites are added or removed, it can be updated without the user having to seek out, or manually update.

Hachamovitch said tracking protection will not replace InPrivate filtering, a feature Microsoft added to IE in version 8. Instead, Hachamovitch referred to it as complementary, given that InPrivate filtering uses algorithms to control tracking, along with not persisting from session to session. Tracking protection, on the other hand, will remain on once a user turns it on.

Microsoft says tracking protection will not be on by default when it arrives next year. Users will need to opt-in to enable it, as well as seek out lists of sites, which will not ship with the browser once it's released.

So far, Microsoft's IE9 beta has been downloaded in excess of 15 million times since its release back in September.

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Want to read about 'Wiki-leaks armors itself to survive cyber attacks' then just click here! 

Profile viewer, Facebook hit by yet another scam

Another day, another scam. Facebook users got hit with yet another scam which claims to show users who have previewed their profile. The scam got visible on the Facebook page in form of an App, claiming to show users their profile viewers while the scam gets an access to your profile.

Millions of users have already accessed the App, in order to keep a check. Opening the Facebook page to check on the News Feed, my eyes paused on a link which seemed kind of appealing while on the same view of looking towards it as something fishy.

The message with a link post, read:

OMG OMG OMG…I cant believe this actually works! Now you really can see who viewed your profile!

For those users who have accessed this App for some reason or the other, you need to get things straight before your profile is used as a worm. Follow the steps to remove the scam from your Facebook account:

Step 1: Login your Facebook Account

Step 2: Go to your Privacy Settings

Step 3: Look for the App in the Applications and Websites section

Step 4: Delete the App and Change your password immediately

Mobile Number Portability Launched in Haryana, Pan India by January 20

The much awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) finally launched in Haryana. The MNP service inaugurate by the Union Minister of Communications & IT Mr. Kapil Sibal by making the inaugural call to Shri Bhupindrer Singh Hooda, the Chief Minister of Haryana from a ported mobile number in function held at Rohtak city.

Speaking on the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Mr. Kapil Sibal said that first phase of the MNP has been launched today in Haryana and customers in the state now have the option of changing their service provider without changing their mobile numbers.He said the choice based services initiate healthy competition among service providers which ultimately benefits ‘Aam Aadmi’.

The mobile number portability (MNP) will be launched across India by January 20, 2011. For orderly technical migration of complex interconnected networks, each of the remaining service areas will be migrated one by one on alternate days. This will enable simultaneous validation of technical parameters and removal of any problems arising from migration activity to ensure successful and smooth migration of a service area. Migration activities will not take place during the festival season at the end of December, 2010.

The Union Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Shri Kapil Sibal launching the Mobile Number Portability for a Country wide roll out beginning from Haryana Circle, at Rohtak, Haryana on November 25, 2010

As earlier we shared on TelecomTalk, customer will have to pay a maximum of Rs. 19 to the new operator to change network via MNP as Porting charges. However the new operator has the option to waive off the MNP fee or reduce it.

Presently BSNL and Tata Docomo announced their attractive MNP offers with freebies. Wherein subscribers can switch to BSNL at FREE of cost while Tata Docomo  charged Rs. 19 for number portability service.

To avail the MNP service subscriber needs to send SMS PORT to 1900 and they will get UPC porting code by SMS after that they need to submit CAF (application form) and MNP form with UPC to desired new service provider.

AND ONCE YOU SWITCH OPERATORS,YOU CAN NOT SWITCH AGAIN TO ANY OTHER OPERATOR FOR 90 DAYS! 

Nokia C2-01 – Cheapest Price Nokia 3G mobile phone with 3.2MP camera

Nokia C2-01 – Cheapest Price Nokia 3G mobile phone with 3.2MP camera

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Nokia C2-01 Price

The new Nokia C2-01 is the Cheapest price 3G mobile phone from Nokia . It is an elegant design mobile phone and looks somewhat like the Nokia 2730 3G mobile phone .The other key features of the new Nokia C2-01 is the 3.2 mega-pixel camera and expandable memory up to 16GB . The first Nokia C2 series mobile phone , the Nokia C2-00 , was a Dual SIM GSM mobile , but the new Nokia C2-01 is a single SIM GSM mobile phone .
Nokia C2-01 mobile key features :

• 3G for fast web search and browsing
• 3.2 Mpixcamera with video recording
• Large and bright 2-inch QVGA screen
• Nokia Messaging with email and IM
• Conversational messaging
• Access and share on Facebookand Flickr
• Great selection of apps and gamesfrom OviStore
• OviMusic –available from OviStore
• OviLife Tools (selected countries)
• FM radio with RDS and music player
• Nokia Xpress Audio messaging
• 3.5mm AV connector
• Large phone book up to 2000 contacts
• USB charging Standard

Nokia C2-01 mobile phone specifications  :

• Quad band GSM
• 3G HSDPA
• Display : 2-inch TFT , 240 x 320 pixels
• Dimensions : 109.8 x 46.9 x 15.3mm
• Weight : 89gm
• OS : Symbian Series 40 operating system
• 3.2 MP camera
• Nokia Messaging for email and instant messaging
• GPRS/EDGE/WAP
• Java MIDP 2.1
• Music player : MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+
• Video Player : MP4/H.263
• FM radio with RDS
• 3.5 mm audio-jack
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• Memory
  • Internal Memory : 46MB
  • Memory card up to 16GB
• BATTERY : Li-Ion 1020 (BL-5C)
  • Stand-by Up to 396 h (2G) / Up to 456 h (3G)
  • Talk time Up to 8 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G)

You will get following accessories along with the new Nokia C2-01 mobile phone :

• Nokia Compact Charger
• Nokia Battery BL-5C
• Nokia Charger AC-3
• User guide
• Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102

Nokia C2-01 Price in India

Nokia C2-01 Price in India : The new Nokia C2-01 mobile phone price will be around Rs.4,000 in India . It is expected to be launched in the Q1 2011 .

Mobile Number Portability in India – A Reality Now!

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in India, which has been delayed for more than two years now, has finally made its debut starting in the Haryana circle. Mobile Number Portability allows unhappy customers to switch to another mobile service provider within the same circle, while retaining their existing mobile telephone number. Mobile Number Portability service is expected to be launched in other circles also by the end of this year itself.

It is estimated that, 10 percent of the mobile subscriber base is expected to avail MNP service in the first year. MNP implementation is expected to improve the competition and the quality of service as well.

Mobile Number Portability will also play a significant role in the 3G space as not all the operators have spectrum. So, a subscriber of a mobile operator which does not have 3G services may look to move to an operator who has.

The maximum time period for porting would be seven working days except in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and North East licenced service areas, wherein it would be 15 working days.

Interested? Find out the Steps to Switch Your Mobile Service Provider.

Notion Ink Adam Pre-Orders to Start on December 9th?

Notion Ink Adam has to be one of the most awaited new gadgets this holiday season. Earlier this month, we had reported that Adam is sure to land before Christmas and pre-ordering will start in December. Now, we seem to know the actual date for the pre-orders – December 9th.

Some eagle eyed folks at Android Police have come out with the date (Dec 9th) based on the number listed on Notion Ink’s redesigned homepage which was 10001 two days back, 10000 yesterday and 1111 today. For those who are not familiar with the binary code, the initial number listed there was said to have been 17, followed by 16 yesterday, and 15 today.

Since the number changes each day, it supposedly counts down to December 9th, most probably the day when the new tablet PC would be made available for pre-order for all of those who are interested in purchasing it. Now that is exactly in line with Notion Ink’s CEO – Rohan Shravan’s announcement of an early December date for pre-orders.

As you might know, Adam tablet was supposed to be launched in Q1 2010 and the date was dragged on due to investor issues. Now that everything seems settled and in-place, the Bangalore based company is confident of Christmas launch of its Android based tablet.

Strategically as well, December 9th seems to be an ideal date for pre-orders to start, since the holiday season would have just begun in US and other countries. According to a recent survey, Apple iPads have outdone Microsoft’s Xbox 360 as the in-demand gadget this holiday season. Adam, being touted as the strongest competitor to iPad, can really make the most of the holiday season if priced properly.

We have reached out to Notion Ink for their comments on the pre-order date and will update the post as and when we get a reply.

How to get @facebook.com email address

Now any Facebook user can get unique @facebook.com email address for sending and receiving messages. It will be your social inbox where focus will be on actual message and sender. There are no usual email elements like subject lines, cc and bcc as found in popular email service providers like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Live Hotmail. You can also strictly control who can send you message at your @facebook.com email address.

Setup @facebook.com email ID address

1. Since this is a new feature, to get early access you can request for email messages feature for your facebook account. Login into Facebook account andclick here to open request webpage. Then click invite button at bottom right.

2. Once your invite is approved, goto messages in your Facebook account toget your facebook email feature activated.

3. Then select username for your Facebook email. If you have setup unique username for Facebook account like facebook.com/username then your default facebook email ID will be username@facebook.com. If you do not have unique username assigned to Facebook account, then you can setup Facebook username URL first and then repeat above steps.

Once your Facebook email is setup, you can share your Facebook email ID.  All email messages from friends will land in messages section of your Facebok account. [via Facebook Blog]

Facebook email messages: Points to note

1. Facebook email messages are not like traditional email messages. It does not contain email title or subject line. Just send quick message to any friend.

2. Messages are not grouped according to date or subject line (as there are no subject lines). All messages are grouped according to sender’s name.

3. You can enforce strict privacy policy on who can send you message at your Facebook email ID. Messages from blocked users automatically land in spam folder. You can also promote messages from spam to priority inbox incase message is accidentenly sent to spam folder.

4. It is a simpler form of email service where focus is on ease of textcommunication based on sending users rather than message contents.

we get it from www.tothepc.com/archives/setup-facebook-com-email-address

Diaspora – Open source Facebook alternative

Do you know about Diaspora? No problem, I will tell you what Diaspora is. Diaspora is a new Open Source, Facebook alternative which is supposed to be launched on September 15th, the same day whenMicrosoft launches its most awaited web browser IE9.

They said, “We have Diaspora working, we like it, and it will be open-sourced on September 15th.” That’s just three weeks away. Its a good news for the Open Source people, that an Open Source social networking site is being launched and I am happy for them.

Diaspora is a project begun by four students at NYU’s Courant Institute. They propose to build an open-source, distributed social network as an alternative to companies such as Facebook. It got famous when many stories about the privacy and security of Facebook was leaked to the public and this helped Diaspora to rise a funding of $200,000.

That’s all about Diaspora for now. Lets expect a better and perfect open source networking site and I am anxiously looking forward to the release.

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Nokia Ovi Store hits 3 million daily downloads

The Ovi Store is now seeing 3 million downloads each day.

Nokia's Ovi Store has officially hit 3 million downloads per day.

The Finnish mobile phone maker attributed the new milestone to higher global demand for its apps and new smartphones sporting the more user-friendly Symbian 3 operating system.

In late September, Nokia began shipping its N8 smartphone, its first to run under Symbian 3, followed a couple of weeks later by the second Symbian 3 phone, the C7. The new version of Symbian has brought with it a greater variety of new apps in the Ovi Store.

Nokia has also been working hard to lure in more developers. In September, the company launched a new contest offering app developers a total of $10 million in cash and prizes. It also said recently that it would focus solely on Qt as its mobile development platform, helping developers by ensuring that their apps would run under future versions of both Symbian andMeeGo.

Over the past year, more than 400,000 new developers have joined Forum Nokia, the company's development community, Nokia said. Among all its developers, 92 have each grabbed more than 1 million downloads for their apps so far. Further, Nokia has seen 1.5 million downloads of its Qt development toolkits.

"Ovi Store is on a strong trajectory fueled by new apps and games from a growing number of partners and more than 250,000 new consumers signing up for Ovi every day," Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president of services for Nokia, said in a statement. "The number of daily downloads has increased from about 2 million to 3 million since September. We anticipate our progress will continue as we have just begun shipping our new Symbian smartphones."

Since the September 30 release of the N8, the top downloaded free app in the Ovi Store was Q Torch, which turns a phone into a flashlight, Nokia said. Among paid software, the top app wasAngry Birds, a game that's taken off on several mobile platforms. Another hot app among Nokia consumers was Need for Speed Shift HD, the third most popular downloaded program around the world since September.

Despite the healthy growth of the Ovi Store, Nokia still faces a variety of challenges overall. The company holds a leading smartphone market share across the world, but that dominance has been chipped away by Google's Android and other rivals. Nokia is also struggling to make more of a dent in North America, where it holds only around 3 percent of the market.

Google Voice, other services soon in Google Apps

Details coming soon   :)