Author: Ultra Slacker

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Yet another bad MagSafe Power Adapter.

I guess I have to go to the Apple Store to exchange a bad MagSafe Power Adapter. In addition to that I have to find another MagSafe which is covered in the recall.

Time to make appointment for the Genius Bar.

This MagSafe Power Adapter was shorted and caught on fire in March, 2011.

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Carrier IQ 2, The Quickening

It is inevitable for the Carrier IQ controversy dominating the headlines. This should be a bigger story than the overblown “Locationgate” story.

The Carrier IQ controversy has attracted the attention of Al Franken, US Senator from Minnesota; maybe he heard the page from applefanboy.com. Apple made a statement, saying that they have abandoned Carrier IQ with iOS 5 in most of their products. HTC say they don’t receive data from Carrier IQ. The story goes on and on.

Yes, you should be wearing your tin foil hat.

The Verge has great coverage on Carrier IQ controversy.

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Tin Foil Hat Zone: Carrier IQ

Hot topic of this week: Carrier IQ

Grant Paul, who is also known as chpwn reports that Carrier IQ is in iOS.

  • Android fans should point to iOS fans and says: “Ha ha! You got it too.”
  • iOS fans should snicker at Android fans and say: “It doesn’t really do anything in our iOS devices.”
  • Windows Phone 7 should yell at Android and iOS fans: “Hey, we exist!”

Before we all jump to conclusion and start a rage against the answering machine, take all the news with a grain of salt.

The Verge is covering the Carrier IQ controversy and highly recommended for pre-rage reading.

Just remember to wear your tin foil hat for now.

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Kindle Fire: Software Update Version 6.2

Amazon releases Kindle Software Update Version 6.2 for Kindle Fire.

This software upgrade provides improvements to the operation of your Kindle Fire.

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To update your Kindle, ensure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network and that your battery is fully charged.

You can also manually download Kindle Software Update Version 6.2 and install it on your Kindle Fire. The software update process requires minimum of 40% of battery charge.

Kindle Fire is available through Amazon.com and other select retailers such as Target and Best Buy.

 

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Sigh of relief.

I had been worrying that I lost a USB drive at a client office on Monday. It contains some sensitive informations I just obtained from the client. I am so relieved to have found the said USB drive in the hallway next to my office.

Some USB drives are getting smaller and smaller, they are getting a lot easier to lose.