YouTube

HTML5 replaces Flash as default player on YouTube

HTML5 is now the default setting for video playback on YouTube when using Chrome, IE 11, Safari 8 and beta versions of Firefox. If you needed any more evidence to support the claim that Flash is dead, it doesn’t get much more damning than this.

YouTube has actually supported HTML5 for years, having first introduced support for the standard way back in 2010. Of course, it was extremely limited at that time and lacked support for several key features like adaptive bitrate (ABR).

This feature, one of many now supported by HTML5, helps reduce buffering and enables livestreaming on game consoles, devices like Chromecast and in web browsers.

HTML5 also lets users take advantage of the VP9 codec which YouTube used to showcase 4K streaming video at CES 2014. This codec from Google reduces bandwidth by 35 percent, allowing for wider access to 4K and HD at 60FPS videos. Videos also start anywhere between 15 to 80 percent faster according to YouTube engineering manager Richard Leider.

Last but not least, a bit of advice for those that embed video. YouTube is deprecating the “old style” of Flash < object > embeds and is instead encouraging all embedders to use the < iframe > API as this method will use whichever technology is best suited for the client.

Up to this point, Adobe Flash was the default for videos on YouTube. If you wanted to use HTML5 on the site, you had to go manually enable it.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp adds two new browsers to its web client messaging

About a month ago WhatsApp announced that its 700 million users will be able to access the popular messaging service through a new web browser client. Since then the company began rolling out voice calling features, but has now returned its focus to the browser adding a few new options for its massive user base.

While previously limited to Google’s Chrome web surfer, WhatsApp has now added support for both FireFox and Opera. Much like the Chrome set-up process, users will simply need to navigate to the web client and scan a QR code in order to connect the browser app with their mobile WhatsApp account. As we previously reported, because all your conversations on the web client will be kept on your mobile device, your phone will need to remain connected during your browser calls.

As you might know, WhatsApp uses no passwords or user names and instead relies on a user’s mobile phone number for identification. Due to the QR requirements and what WhatsApp describes as iOS limitations, this service is only available for those with Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices at this point.

While Safari and iOS users appear to be still left out in the cold as we previously explained, WhatsApp did say publicly that an iOS compatible client was on its

Google domain

Google domain registration services now available to all in the US

If you want to register a domain but would rather not use a service like GoDaddy, Google has just opened up their domain registration services to everyone in the United States via a public beta. Previously, the service was only available to a select group of testers via a closed beta, which launched in June last year.

Pricing is fairly typical, starting at $12 per month. Google will provide you with the domain name alongside private registration, support for up to 100 subdomains, domain forwarding and email forwarding to Gmail.

Google has teamed up with a number of companies to help you create websites using your newly acquired domain, including popular website builders and hosts Squarespace, Weebly and Wix. Using these services will cost extra, but will make it easy for you to build a website from the ground up. Blogger is also supported, allowing you to link a new domain and an existing blog with ease.

During the closed beta, Google collected a bunch of useful information that allowed them to improve the service for all users. Search and suggestion services have been tweaked, 60 new domain endings have been added, the dashboard has been simplified, and there's now the ability to browse website template themes and compare the aforementioned building services.

Google domain registration services are only available for those in the United States at this stage. If you're in another country and interested in using Google Domains, you can sign up to receive a notification for when it's ready in your area.

Firefox

Firefox 35 includes streamlined Hello video chat, MP4 support on Mac, easier social network sharing

Version 35 of Mozilla’s Firefox web browser is now available for download. Arriving roughly five weeks after its predecessor, the latest iteration includes a handful of noteworthy features in addition to the usual gamut of minor updates and behind-the-scenes fixes.

Firefox Hello, Mozilla’s WebRTC-based real-time video and audio calling service, has been streamlined a bit. Previously, users had to simply wait idly for the person on the other end to connect to the call. In Firefox 35, a small window opens showing a self view until the invited person joins and in the meantime, the caller can perform other tasks like surfing the web

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It’s a small change but any way to add productivity is welcomed in my book.

Another time-saver is the ability to create multiple conversations and save them for later use which makes it easier to reconnect with people you talk to on a regular basis without having to create a new link each time. All of this can be done without having to create an account or forfeit any user information.

Elsewhere, Firefox 35 enables desktop users to access the Firefox Marketplace, built-in support for MP4 playback on Mac OS X (Snow Leopard and newer) and makes it easier to share web content on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn and Google+. Mozilla has also fixed nine security-related issues in the new release according to its securities advisories page.

Firefox 35 is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Google Translate

Google Translate updated with Word Lens integration, improved real-time conversation translation

Confirming reports that emerged earlier this week, Google has updated its Translate app for both Android and iOS, bringing features such as instant translation with Word Lens and improved real-time conversation translation.

The updated app has made it even easier to navigate a foreign language by letting you instantly translate text using your camera. All you have to do is to just point your camera at a sign or text and you’ll see the translated text overlaid on your screen.

This instant translation should come in handy while navigating foreign-language street signs, or deciding what to order off a restaurant menu in a different language. The best part is that it works even if you don't have an Internet or data connection.

The feature currently works for translation from English to and from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, although the company is working to add more languages.

Aside from this, Google has also tweaked the real-time conversation translation feature to make the conversation flow faster and more naturally. "When talking with someone in an unfamiliar language, conversations can... get... realllllllly... sloowwww," the Mountain View, California-based company said in a blog post.

Simply tap the mic to start speaking in a selected language, then tap the mic again, and the app will automatically recognize the language being spoken. You just have to do this once for each speaker, which means that for the rest of the conversation, you won’t need to tap the mic again.

Head over to Google Play or the App Store to download the latest version of the app. The update is gradually rolling out so it may take a few days before it reaches everyone.

پیامک های تبلیغاتی

برای عدم دریافت پیامک های تبلیغاتی، مشترکین همراه اول می توانند به یکی از روش های زیر اقدام کنند: 

۱ – ارسال عدد «۱» به «۸۹۹۹»

۲ – شماره گیری کد دستوری *۸۹۹۹#

۳ – تماس با مرکز اطلاع رسانی ۹۹۹۰

Window 8

فعال کردن دکمه F8 برای ورود به Safe mode در ویندوز 8

 در این آموزش قصد داریم به دوستانی که از ویندوز 8 استفاده می کنند و از طرفداران دکمه F8 برای رفتن به Safe mode هم هستند ، روشی را آموزش دهیم تا بتوانند این قابلیت را در ویندوز 8 فعال کنند و با فشردن دکمه F8 در هنگام بالا آمدن ویندوز ، به راحتی به منوی Safe mode دار  دسترسی پیدا کنند و سریعا وارد Safe Mode شوند!

همان طور که می دانید در ویندوز 8 مسیر ورودی به Safe Mode کمی پیچیده شده و بر خلاف ویندوزهای قبلی که می توانستیم به راحتی در هنگام بالا آمدن ویندوز با فشردن کلید F8 از صفحه کلید ، وارد Safe Mode شویم متاسفانه یا خوشبختانه این ویژگی به طور پیشفرض تغییر پیدا کرده است. در حالت عادی اگر بخواهید در ویندوز 8 ، وارد Safe mode شوید باید به صورت زیر عمل کنید :

رفتن به Safe Mode در Window 8

روش اول :

 1- دکمه Win+i را فشار دهید تا پنل Setting از سمت راست ظاهر شود.

2- بر روی Power کلیک کنید تا گزینه های آن نمایش داده شود.

3- دکمه Shift را نگه دارید و سپس بر روی Restart کلیک کنید. 

4- کمی صبر کنید تا کامپیوتر Restart شود. این تازه شروع کار است .

5- در مرحله بعد وارد صفحه Choose an option می شوید. در این صفحه گزینه Troubleshoot را انتخاب کنید تا به Advanced Option هدایت شوید :

6- در صفحه Troubleshoot گزینه سوم یعنی  Advanced Option  را انتخاب کنید :

7-  در صفحه Advanced Option گزینه Startup Setting  را انتخاب کنید.

8-  در صفحه Startup Setting  گزینه های آن را به شما نمایش می دهد. بر روی Restart کلیک کنید. 

9- بالاخره با Restart به صفحه ای می رسیم که قدیما با دکمه F8 می رسیدیم !

10- در تصویر بالا عدد گزینه مورد نظرتان را وارد کنید. برای ورود به Safe Mode عداد 3 ، 4 یا 5 را می توانید از صفحه کلید فشار دهید.

خب این مسیری بود که در حالت پیشفرض برای ورود به Safe Mode در ویندوز 8 باید می پیمودیم!

روش دوم ورود به Safe Mode:

تنها تفاوت روش اول با روش دوم  در نحوه ورود به Advanced Option است. در این روش بجای استفاده ترکیبی از دکمه Shift و گزینه Restart از دستور Shutdown در خط فرمان استفاده می کنیم

در خط فرمان دستور زیر را وارد کنید :

Shutdown /r /o /t 5

با دستور بالا پس از 5 ثانیه کامپیوتر Restart شده و شما را به صفحه مرحله 5 می برد و ادامه مسیر طبق مراحل گفته شده در بالاست.

فعال کردن دکمه F8 برای ورود به Safe mode در ویندوز 8

همانطور که دیدید برای ورود به Safe Mode باید مسیر شگفت انگیز بالا را طی کنید

برای اینکه دکمه F8 را به شغل اصلی خودش بازگردانیم باید دوباره از خط فرمان کمک بگیریم. برای این کار CMD را در حالت Run as Administrator اجرا کنید و دستور زیر را در آن تایپ و Enter کنید:

bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes

از این به بعد وقتی کامپیوترتان را Restart کنید به راحتی با فشردن دکمه F8 می توانید وارد منوی بوت شوید.

در صورتی که احساس کردید صفحه نوستالژیک بالا احساس ویندوز 7 داشتن را به شما تحمیل می کند و زیاد با کلاس کار ویندوز 8 شما سازگار نیست و یا به هر دلیل دیگری که خواستید ویندوز 8 را به حالت قبل برگردانید ( و F8 را دوباره بیکار کنید!!) می توانید به روش زیر عمل کنید :

CMD را در حالت Run as Administrator اجرا کنید و دستور زیر را در آن تایپ و Enter کنید:

bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu NO

Debian VNC server setup

Note to self, grab the required packages,

apt-get install xfce4
apt-get install tightvncserver

Initialize for the first time and set the password,

tightvncserver :1

then kill the process,

tightvncserver -kill :1

Edit,

~/.vnc/xstartup

and add,

xfce4-session &

To connect, setup the tunnel,

ssh -L 5901:localhost:5901 [e-mail] -p 8722

and start VNC,

tightvncserver -geometry 800x600 :1

Use a VNC client (like Chicken of the VNC) to connect to your SSH tunnel,

• connect to localhost (or 127.0.0.1)
• display 1, because of port 5901 (display 0 would be port 5900)
• enter your VNC password