Wednesday, 10 July 2013

GOM is a FREE media player with popular audio & video codecs built-in.


Codec Finder
GOM Player includes many codecs (XviD, DivX, FLV1, AC3, OGG, MP4, H263 and more) so you won't need to install separate codecs for most videos. For those videos that require a separate codec, GOM Player will find one.
Play Broken AVI Files (Patented)
GOM Player's patented technology enables users to view files with broken indexes or that are still being downloaded.
Powerful Subtitle Support
GOM Player supports SMI, SRT, RT, SUB(with IDX) files for subtitle. You can even synchronize subtitle and video if there's any mismatch.
Convenient Playlist
If you run a video file and there is already a file with a similar name in the directory, it will be automatically added to your playlist. GOM Player has a similar playlist format as M3U, PLS, ASX.
Support Different Media Types
Along with different media format such as AVI, MPG, MPEG and DAT, GOM Player also supports streaming Windows media format (WMV, ASF, ASX). You can also watch DVD-quality videos with 5.1 channel audio output.
Microsoft has now made Beta 2 of Windows Media Player 11 available to download.
While Beta 1 allowed users to purchase music from MTV Networks' Urge service, Beta 2 introduces a host of other online music services such as eMusic, VidZone and Music Giants, bringing the total number of online stores that a user can access from within the software to 14.
Microsoft has also added Windows Media Connect functionality to the player, as a new feature called Media Sharing. Windows Media Connect allows users to stream the content of their Windows Media Player library to networked devices such as the Xbox 360.
More information about how to use Windows Media Connect and what digital receivers support the technology can be found here.
Microsoft has not disclosed publicly when Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP will be in its final release. A version of Windows Media Player 11 also will be included in the next release of the Windows client OS, Windows Vista, scheduled to ship on PCs in January 2007.

Sunday, 23 June 2013

Microsoft Drop Policies for Xbox One Games

Posted by Dead Skull on 05:08 with No comments
Microsoft has confimed reports that it’s doing a U-turn on its policies surrounding used Xbox games and the “always on” feature of the device. This follows gamers’ anger at the restrictions imposed.

In an official blog post today Don Mattrick, Interactive President of Microsoft, said “Today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360″. Mr Mattrick said the company had “heard loud and clear” from its customers.

Xbox One console

Gamers were angry at Microsoft’s policies
He continued by saying that an internet connection will no longer be required to play offline Xbox One games. A one-time connection is all that is required to setup a new Xbox One, after that gamers can play any disc-based game without going online again.

Linux SUSE Offers Big Data Solutions

Posted by Dead Skull on 05:02 with No comments
The idea of cloud computing and data storage is a relatively new idea. Any business that provides this service is considered an advanced business. Processing ‘big data’ requires more advanced considerations in order to ensure large data storage.
With businesses expanding rapidly they have to deal with large volumes of data. This is particularly the case with enterprises that can have extremely vast amounts of data. Storing as well as processing their data is a huge task that requires robust support. SUSE Linux is believed to be one of the best systems for this purpose, and it has now started gaining widespread market popularity.

Linux SUSE Offers Big Data Solutions

SUSE Linux is a Leader in Big Data Storage and Processing
SUSE Linux is one of the operating systems built on Linux. It supports ‘big data ‘ storage and processing. However, while most people did not know about Linux’s aspirations for delving into cloud computing technologies, this service is now known by the public.
Hands-free mobile technology has made such strides that it is not uncommon to see rows upon rows of devices promoting motorist safety while staying connected. Gadgets and gizmos allowing drivers to text, call, and even send email are practically ubiquitous these days, and with all the horrific accidents that have occurred in the past – related to distracted driving – it is only understandable that manufacturers of mobile communication devices invest in such safety measures. But, how much has hands-free tech really made it safer for motorists?

Hands-free tech

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety thinks that hands-free tech does not equate to motorist safety. Not in many cases. The organization has commissioned a study looking into the impact of hands-free tech on motorist safety, and the findings point to one simple, stark conclusion.
Hands-free tech makes it easier for motorists to do all the things they like/want to do on their mobile gadgets, but it does not mean that they are safer on the road because of it!
Truth be told, this is not at all surprising a conclusion. The AAA highlights the reason for this: increased mental workload. READ: distractions.
While a driver can technically keep his eyes on the road and his hands on the wheel thanks to hands-free tech, his brain is not extended the same courtesy. The fact is that the driver has to spread out his mental powers to deal with the road, driving, thinking about the message (or Facebook post, or whatever). This, obviously, can result in distracted driving, which can then result in unsafe driving or, worse, an accident.
Mobile phones and tablets are not the only cause of concern here. According to AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet, “There is a looming public safety crisis ahead with the future proliferation of these in-vehicle technologies. It’s time to consider limiting new and potentially dangerous mental  distractions built into cars, particularly with the common public misperception that hands-free means risk-free.”
That does include music players and mobile TV screens, yes?
The next time you’re tempted to invest in expensive hands-free tech, you might want to consider your own habits first.
Microsoft’s U-turn on Xbox One digital rights management policies seems to be paying off, as the console is back on track ahead of its main rival, PlayStation 4 from Sony.
Just a few hours after Microsoft gave up their controversial policies, acting on the public’s negative feedback, Xbox One overtook PlayStation 4 in the video games best selling charts on Amazon UK.

Xbox One Overtakes PS4 on Amazon: Will This Last?

The $500 Xbox One was first in pre-orders, followed by PlayStation 3 title The Last of Us and by the PS4 on third. Before the DRM policy announcement, the PS4 was ahead in the charts, capitalizing on its E3 2013 success and its $100 lower price tag.
Several state officials have joined forces in seeking assurance from Google following numerous privacy fears relating to Google Glass.
Privacy commissioners and data protection representatives from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Isreal, Switzerland and Mexico, just to name a few, have got together with the EU Commission’s Article 29 Working Party. They have signed an open letter to Google CEO, Larry Page, requesting to discuss whether the proper protection is in place for the public.

Larry Page, CEO of Google

CEO of Google, Larry Page, needs to allay concerns over Google Glass
One concern particulary made reference to is the potential for unsuspecting passers-by to be photographed or filmed by someone using the Google Glass device without consent.
“Google Glass has been the subject of many articles that have raised concerns about the obvious, and perhaps less obvious, privacy implications of a device that can be worn by an individual and used to film and record audio of other people,” the letter reads.