Free and secure alternative to Skype

PRISM has shown that services like Skype may have been accessible to the NSA and our privacy may have been violated. With the idea of ​​preserving our personal data, we devote a few minutes to find some free and secure alternative to Skype and other messaging services.

The revelations of Edward Snowden on PRISM or X-Keyscore have put on the table that government surveillance of Internet users is very real. Although statistics show that Americans prefer to sacrifice their privacy to contribute to security, many users who look askance at the cloud and to seek alternative services that ensure the privacy of your data (or at least put it somewhat more difficult to NSA). A few weeks ago we spend a few minutes reviewing some options that implement our own private cloud , let's follow this trail to talk about messaging and safe alternatives to Skype.

If we recall the main lines of the PRISM program of the NSA, the National Security Agency of the United States would have had access to the servers of Facebook, Microsoft or Google and, of course, this means that our conversations on Skype, Facebook chat or Google's Hangouts may have been exposed. In fact, while services like Skype are based on P2P use closed protocols and conversations are placed through its infrastructure. With the idea to disassociate ourselves from this kind of dynamic, let's take a look at several free alternatives to Skype with our communications that take so little safer:

TOX

TOX is a project that is in its infancy and promises us a free and secure alternative to Skype and other messaging services. The service is still under development but we can follow its evolution through all the code is accessible via GitHub , a project that aims to develop a client very similar to Skype video calls and chat we offer without having to pay from its use or to unlock additional features.

Cryptocat

Cryptocat is a private instant messaging service that works on web and, of course, is also an open source project.Thanks to Nadim Kobeissi , project leader, and the community of developers working on the project we have at our disposal a service that we can easily access using an add on Firefox or Google Chrome.

The service uses the protocol Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) to encrypt messages exchanged users in the client side and, as a curiosity, prepare arrival at Raspberry Pi and network infrastructure is hosted by the ISP Bahnhof whose data center is in a fallout shelter of the Cold War protected inside a mountain.

Mumble


Mumble is another open source project with which we can implement our own courier to study both voice communications to talk with our friends through chat. Mumble offers a VoIP system based free bearing in a client server and therefore requires that we have our own cloud infrastructure.

Since version 1.1 of the system, all communications are encrypted using TLS and although you may think that this service is intended for online games can be the foundation on which to develop a secure corporate communications without having to resort to a third party Skype or Google.

Jitsi
Jitsi is a cross-platform client (available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux) and multiservice (supports Jabber, Facebook chat, Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk) that besides offering the possibility of using popular services on the network, also supports SIP and above it, offers some interesting features.

And what's so interesting Jitsi? This client offers the ability to encrypt our communications XMPP based communications and SIP, specifically allows us to use ZRTP and SDES / SRTP to encrypt voice communications using, for example, a call 1 to 1 on SIP or through our own XMPP messaging server (and if not we can use any XMPP server offering himself Jitsi).

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Send free Sms to India and Worldwide, Best Ways

SMS (Short message service) is something that’s very popular among the world engaged in sending and receiving greetings and alerts right through this awesome service. Messages are transferred within seconds to any country on nominal rates, well still people find some online resources that can offer them free of cost service so that they can always be in touch with their love ones.

Well we have found more than 20 ways or online websites that allow you to send free sms in India and Worldwide. So just have a look at below list and enjoy sending some greetings to your friend.

1.       FooSMS : has been top on the list of free sms services, as the name comes in "Foo" means blowing air from mouth and your message is delivered at that speed. Pretty good no sign up needed and works like a charm in India.

2.      FullOnSMS : Free cost messages, you can create unlimited groups and message all of them in one go, super fast delivery.

3.      YouMint : provides free messaging service with upto Rs.2500 free coupons as soon as you join their website which you can use to redeem gifts and much more.

4.      Way2SMS : is another popular messaging service with plenty of features, group messaging,email alerts, mobile recharging and much more. Also download Way2SMS Client for easy desktop message publishing.

5.      160by2 : name recognized by every Indian individual, works on the same platform as way2sms but much more faster than it.

6.      FreeSMSMantra : Another Indian based messaging website requires you to sign up to use their service.

7.      FreeSMS8 : offers single fast sms, group sms service, message scheduling option, gaming, movies and much more right on your phone.

8.      SMS440 : provides support fro sending messages upto 440 characters. So now forget 160 limit and jump in for some more action.

9.      SendFreeSMS : Now send your message to the people sitting anywhere in the world. Just add the country code along with the number and type your message, it allows you to type 140 character message.

10.   FreeSMSix : with freesmsix you can send your message to 40 countries without any need of registration. Just choose your country from the drop down menu and type your message that’s it.

11.    SeaSMS : also provides you with free sms and mms service, you can upload images and send free to your friends all over the world. Just select your country from the map and start sending messages.

12.   FreeSMSTous : is somewhat same like SendFreeSMS service you just have to type in your number and your message. You can type upto 150 characters.

13.   SMSFree4All : also provides free messaging to many worldwide nations, just choose the country you wanna send message too and start sending your message you also need to clear the captcha.

14.   CBFSMS : allows you to send free sms only to the UK numbers. So just type your UK number and your message and that’s it your message will be delivered.

15.   SendSMSNow : also provides international messaging service, just select your country from the drop down menu and type your 13 character message for free delivery.

So these were few of the best websites that I have come across for sending your messages on the premium line, if you have any other good website do share using the below comment form, till then have fun :)

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Microsoft launches its social network to compete with Google+

File this in the "we-try-it-out-so-you-don't-have-to" category. So.cl is a derivative social network that may be useful to students, but it won't fly elsewhere.
Over the weekend, Microsoft quietly launched an experimental social network called So.cl. It's a mix between Google+ and Storify. Users are encouraged to search for information about a particular topic, then compile the best results - textual content, images and videos - into a single post. So.cl is initially targeted to students. It may end up being useful to that market, but it's unlikely to get traction as a mainstream social network. Here's why...

Microsoft is calling So.cl "an experiment in open search," in that anything you search for on the network is viewable by other users and made available to third party developers. That description makes it sound like a direct competitor to Google+, which was Google's attempt at combining search with social networking. It certainly has similarities, but So.cl is ultimately an academic tool moreso than a social one.
To get started, you can sign up using either your Facebook or Windows Live profile. Microsoft had little choice but to leverage Facebook's social graph, given that hardly anyone uses Windows Live (Microsoft's ID platform). Sure enough Facebook gave me a good leg up into the So.cl network, giving me over 50 people to follow.

The Features

When it comes to using So.cl and finding value in it, the flaws become obvious. The Storify-like aggregation feature in So.cl is nifty, but everything else has been done before in hundreds of other social networks: posting, commenting, tagging, liking, sharing (two options: to Facebook or email!).
The attempts at innovation in So.cl seem forced. An option labeled "riffing" is supposed to be "a new way to interact and improvise with content" - but in reality, it simply means to re-share a post and optionally add your own comment or content.

It is nice that you can add extra content to a post and I can see this being useful in an educational setting; for example a student in a science class adding more data to a thread about an astronomy topic. But this isn't something people need or want in a mainstream social network. When it comes to re-sharing, all most people want to do on a social network is paste that inspirational quote or solar eclipse photo to their profile page - so their friends can see it too.
Another noteworthy feature in So.cl is something called "video parties." This is basically a video playlist with a chat area - kind of like YouTube's playlists. It's probably the most innovative feature in So.cl, but that isn't saying a lot. The reality is that Facebook or Google+ could easily replicate it, if they wanted to.

The Verdict

So.cl is a largely derivative product and there's no way this is going to go mainstream. What slim chance it had to capture the imagination of a public that is already using Facebook (and may or may not be playing around with Google+), was dashed with the decision not to have a mobile component. As Robert Scoble rightly pointed out: "we're in the post-PC world now. Why didn't you start with just working on mobile? That would have been at least interesting."
I can see why So.cl is PC focused, with its reliance on aggregation and multimedia elements like "video parties." But that doesn't change the fact that any social network launching in 2012 that isn't mobile-based, is most likely doomed to fail if it wants to reach a mainstream audience.
So.cl comes from Microsoft's FUSE research group and the resulting product shows its academic roots. It may become a useful tool for students, with its focus on aggregating topical content. But So.cl won't get any traction outside the education sector. It's too unoriginal and wonky.

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Trace mobile numbers anywhere in the world!

I went on Internet lately searching  for the locations of the anonymous numbers, that I've got the calls from. And i found several sites, but since it was some foreign numbers i couldn't easily trace the nature of it. But then i found an amazing site which gives almost all natures of its origin and the service provider. As i got several anonymous calls from different countries, it was a hassle to look over different location specific websites. But this site Mobile Number Tracer site would be the perfect  niche if you're looking for a all in one place to trace the mobile numbers across the planet, you must not forget to include your Country, Area codes before the phone number you want to trace! Trace here

sharing informations actually is so sexy!! 

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Find Pin Code Of Any State, City In India

Pin codes have been a part of our address since a very long time. Normally, a PIN code is required to be added to each and every address so that it becomes easier for any postal communication. Let us tell you some more facts about what actually PIN code is. So, PIN code is an abbreviation for Postal Index Number and it is the post office numbering system used by the Indian postal administration. This code is 6 digits long and it was introduced on august 15, 1972.

The first digit of the pin code indicates the region where the post office falls in and then the second digit indicates the sub region. Third digit indicates the sorting region within the sub-district and the final three digits are assigned to individual post offices. Almost all of us know that how important these PIN codes are specially when a person is filling up an important form or someone is giving an address to someone for an important package to be received. Sometimes an important package can be sent back to the sender just because of a wrong PIN code.

So I assume that all my readers must have had understood the importance of this PIN code but the problem arises when you have to find out a PIN code of a certain place and you are just not sure that the PIN code you have is correct or not. This can happen due to a number of reasons as most of the places are not planned in our country and there are so many places with duplications in their names.

 

Well I have found out the exact tool that will help  you  when you need to find out the PIN code of a certain place. This website known as www.getpincode.info enabled you to find out the exact PIN code of the location that you enter into the query box. Not only it helps you find out the PIN code but it also shows you the location on a small map so that you are sure that the place is the correct location that you need.

The user interface is really simple and there is not much to do. All a person needs to do is enter the name of the place and the website will show you the PIN code on a single click. Most of us have not thought about it but the fact is that PIN codes have been an integral part of our lives and they will be as they important for the coming generations as well. So this tool is really useful for all the people who live out of India and they have business or relatives in India to whom they have to send mail or packages regularly.

Happy finding Pin codes!!

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