Zumobi, the mobile startup spun off from Microsoft Research, has launched its first beta. The Zumobi lets you access, enjoy, and share web-based content on your mobile phone in an innovative, new way. The Zumobi software presents a unique way to access content, with a grid of sixteen tiles that you can zoom in and out of, and the tiles acting as widgets that display web-based content.
Currently, mobile browsing goes something like this…

1. 1. Either you navigate through a list of web sites pre-loaded on your phone, navigate through static bookmarks, or maybe even attempt to type in a long URL with your thumbs. Ugh.

   2. Now that you’ve chosen your content, wait while it loads. And wait. And wait.

   3. Ok, site loaded. Read a few lines and scroll down. Scroll down. Scroll down, deeper into the abyss searching for what you wanted buried somewhere in all that content. Tedious. Often frustrating.

   4. Rinse, repeat.

Ultimately, it’s an underwhelming experience.

Enter Zumobi. Beta Launch Video On YouTube

They are also recruiting Beta Users, To participate in the Zumobi Beta you’ll need the following:
Zumobi Tiles create a solution through which advertising and marketing communications are highly contextual and personalized.

• A U.S.A. mobile phone number
• A data plan with your mobile phone service provider (we strongly recommend this be an unlimited data plan)
• A mobile phone running Windows Mobile 5 or 6

While Zumobi is compatible with most phones running Windows Mobile 5 or 6, we have certified and recommend the following devices for optimal performance:

• Motorola Q
• Samsung Blackjack 1.0
• HTC Dash
• HTC Touch

Of course, you are also welcome to download and test Zumobi on other Windows Mobile 5 or 6 phones, but we have not fully certified these phones yet and cannot guarantee an optimal experience. Additional certified phones will be added frequently, so please check our website for the most current list of devices.

Ensfolr Toolbar is a bad toolbar. The Ensfolr Toolbar usually get installed onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan, malware and virus (or you could get it by installing a fake video codec).

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility

Manual Ensfolr Toolbar Removal Instructions:

Unregister Ensfolr Toolbar DLL Files:
(Learn how to do this)
byxww.dll
ssqpp.dll
ezzhjmt.dll
hggdbab.dll
toprates.dll
sprt_ads.dll
browsew.dll
ddcyvtt.dll
ctl3d3.dll
oggview32.dll
turbosearchsite.dll

Find and Delete these Trojan Win32.Murlo Files:
(Learn how to do this)
byxww.dll
ssqpp.dll
ezzhjmt.dll
hggdbab.dll
toprates.dll
sprt_ads.dll
browsew.dll
ddcyvtt.dll
ctl3d3.dll
oggview32.dll
turbosearchsite.dll

Remove Ensfolr Toolbar Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
A74F3FC3-CC9A-4D4C-AFB5-B56F0CAA445D
80DFDD57-D8B8-4991-82B9-9E9D426668B0
BCBC8B3C-397C-4D98-B6BA-FF337B9671E1
17D2F953-B2D1-4D1B-BCD3-20432E09ECF1
4911E55D-9240-49DB-B878-337DE4F53E70
4090F502-6B2D-41B4-8409-B08905A3A0E6
F10587E9-0E47-4CBE-84AE-7DD20B8684BB
47EFD4AD-CB46-4549-B24B-CEE415394C56
14B65C62-1F53-4B15-9476-5D697608536F
82C8422E-86A3-41C1-9F2E-094F7BF849E2
3DAF1739-AB9E-493E-8DD7-F65CDF363BCB

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.

You can also download the free version of Avira Antivir to remove the spyware (update)

I would like to congratulate 4 of our Authors for being re-awarded their MVP status.

• Joseph Bittman - Awarded for work in the field of Windows Server System - Data Protection Manager
• Jabez Ming Teik Gan - Awarded for work in the field of Windows Server System - File System/Storage
• Kristan Kenny - Awarded for work in the field of Windows Shell/User
• Kam Hung (Ken Lin) - Awarded for work as a Visual Developer - Visual Basic

These 4 people are active beta testers and always strive to be the best at what they do!

Well done you 4-Keep up the good work

While it admits it’s not possible to pin down an exact number, Microsoft has let out word today that it estimates the counterfeit rate of Vista to be about half that of XP, a figure that it seems to be more than pleased with. Of course, one could interpret those numbers in slightly less positive ways, but Microsoft claims the sharp dip in piracy is due to Vista’s amped up authentication system, which it says is a “proven and effective way to combat piracy.” To come up with the numbers, Microsoft apparently relied statistics based on Windows Genuine Advantage validation failures, as well as other unspecified internal data. As TG Daily notes, all this follows Microsoft’s announcement of revised anti-piracy measures in Vista SP1 and, specifically, some big changes to the aforementioned WGA feature.

Microsoft’s statistics are based on Windows Genuine Advantage validation failures, along with other internal data.

Microsoft’s statement on counterfeit data comes as it reveals new piracy prevention plans for Vista’s first service pack. “What is changing with SP1 is the nature of the experience for those systems that are never activated or that fail validation,” said Sievert. The service pack will also help prevent users with legitimate installs from being affected by Vista pirates.

Hey everyone, Happy New Year! Yeah its a bit late for that one, but don’t worry I have not gone anywhere. I am definitely excited about the year 2008 and what has in store for us technology wise. The year 2007 was a fast pace one and we witnessed the release of major Microsoft products which resulted in numerous reviews, I just would like to take a brief look back what we covered:

Software Reviews

• Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64-bit)
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Windows Internet Explorer 7

Hardware Reviews

• Acer Ferrari 5000 x64 Laptop (Windows Vista)
• Logitech MX Revolution
• Microsoft Wireless Entertain Desktop 7000
• Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision
• Gateway ML3109 Notebook Review

and there are many more you can find in the ActiveWin Reviews Section

There are many products in the pipeline I am looking forward to review such as Windows Internet Explorer 8 and Windows Server 2008!

For me firefox is the best web browser. Firefox is faster, more secure, and fully customizable way to surf the web. Here’s some tips how to speed up your firefox 10 times faster.

Type about:config into the firefox browser and hit enter. After that, scroll down and found this entries and setup like this: (more…)