Adobe Claims 7 Million Attempted Flash Downloads via iPhone/iPod touch

Universally known for their amazing computer software products, Adobe has noticed an amazing amount of iPod touch and iPhone users attempting to download Adobe Flash, a computer freeware that allows complete access to online gaming, internet browsing, and much other computer applications.

If a iPod touch or iPhone user trying to play a flash game on Safari, such as Farmville (a game on Facebook), the area where the game is supposed to be will state, "If your game does not load within 10 seconds, you may need to upgrade your version of Flash. Please do so by clicking here." When the iPod touch or iPhone user clicks on that hyperlink, it will bring them to a new tab stating, "Flash Player is not available for your device." Underneath that statement it clearly states that Apple, itself, restricts the use of Flash Player and other products of that such. The lack of Flash player pretty much disallows any type of online resource requiring Flash Player.

I myself have had several attempts to download Adobe's Flash player, but I was found one of the 7 million unsuccessful. Mark Doherty, an Adobe PR person states, "Users that, before we created the special page, had no idea that Apple do not want them viewing the Internet as they see it today."

Adobe Flash Player's absence from the iPhone and iPod touch leave Adobe and Apple at "increasingly odds." Both of these huge corporations insist totally different things. Here they are. Adobe insists that without Flash Player, iPhone and iPod touch users are unable to view most of the video on the web, as well as many flash games and other Flash applications. Apple insists that allowing Adobe Flash Player to be downloaded to the iPod touch and the iPhone, will cause battery consumption and stability issues. CEO Steve Jobs of Apple suggests that HTML5 is a better solution for video.

Many have different thoughts on this issue. Some think that 7 million attempts out of all the iPhones and iPod touch sold is very little considering most people attempt more than once. In my opinion, Apple should keep restricting these attempts to download. Adobe Flash is meant for the computer, and the computer only. I guarantee, much more iPod touch and iPhone hacks will become available if the iPod touch and iPhone was capable of downloading Flash.

5 Myths About Jailbreaking Exposed

So you've heard somethings about jailbreaking, but what are the facts and what is just gossip?

Before we start, a few quick facts about jailbreaking:

• Currently, out of the 75 million iPods/iPhones, 7,500,000 (10%) devices are jailbroken. This number is growing each day.
  
• Jailbreaking gives the user full access to all files on the device which are originally restricted by Apple
• Jailbreaking and unlocking are different. Unlocking is only for the iPhone. It allows users to use their iPhone on networks besides what Apple allows them to.
  
  
  
• Cydia is the current 'App Store.' It has packages that users may install on their device that would not be allowed by Apple. 99% packages in Cydia are free. The only way to install Cydia on your device is to jailbreak.

Myth 1: Jailbreaking will brick your device

This is one of the largest reason that iPhone and iPod touch owners don't jailbreak is because of the fear of bricking their device. To brick means to freeze up the device so that it is unable to perform normal functions (essentially becoming a $300 brick.) This was only a concern in the very first jailbreaks of firmware 1.1.1. The entire problem has been solved now and it is impossible to brick your device while jailbreaking.

If you ever think your device is bricked, put your device into DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) mode and restore with iTunes, it will be put back to normal.

Myth 2: Jailbreaking is illegal

Jailbreaking is 100% legal. You paid Apple $300 for an iPhone, you are allowed to do anything you want with it. Apple makes it seem as though jailbreaking is illegal by highly discouraging it. Jailbreaking does not use any illegal or pirated code.

After jailbreaking there are certain apps (Installous, App Sync, etc...) that pirate App Store apps and give them to your for free but they are discouraged by most of the community and are easy to stay away from as warnings will come up before these apps can be downloaded.

Myth 3: Once jailbroken, there is no turning back

If you jailbreak your device and (for some reason) you decide that you don't like it, you can always restore it to it's original factory condition. If your device freezes and doesn't respond to any buttons, you can put it into DFU mode and then restore. That will work 100% of the time.

Myth 4: Jailbreaking does not have many benefits

Fully customizable themes, SBSettings, a simple flash player (iMobileCinema), and NES for your device are just a small amount of the benefits of jailbreaking. The jailbreaking community is always creating new apps, themes, and hacks exclusively for jailbroken users. The only way to actually experience these upgrades is to jailbreak first and try them out first-hand.

Myth 5: Jailbreaking takes too much time and money

The current jailbreak method only takes about a total of 2 minutes to fully setup. There are no charges for the jailbreaking software. If you have paid for them, demand a refund as it will always be free for the public.

If you're ready to jailbreak, click here to get started.

Converting DVDs for iPods and iPhones on Windows/Mac

Want to convert your entire DVD collection so that you can put it into a digital format and then add it to your iPod or iPhone?

The process is much easier than what you may think it to be. The total process consists of two parts: removing the encrypted video file from the DVD, and then converting the digital video to and iPod or iPhone friendly format.

Warning: This guide is provided for educational purposes only. Be sure to check your local rules and regulations before ripping copyrighted DVD's. This guide is intended for legal use only.

Downloads

DVD Decrypter Windows (Mac)

Videora iPod Converter Windows (Mac)

Note: Mac users don't have the same decrypter as Windows users so the processes explained in this guide will be different, but the general idea is the same.

Part 1: Convert DVD to Digital Format

1. Download (see above) and install DVD Decrypter

2. In the menu bar, click on Mode. Then select IFO mode.


3. In the menu bar, click on Tools. Then select Settings.



4. Click on the IFO Mode tab. In the File Splitting drop-down bar, select None. Then click OK.



5. Click on the Stream Processing tab. Check Enable Stream Processing. If you have more than two files listed in the box, select only the first two files. Uncheck the other files.

6. Now you can change where you want your ripped DVD movie file to go to by selecting the small folder icon near the middle of the page. (It's best to select the Desktop.)


7. Click the large image of a DVD in the bottom left of the box, to start ripping.



Part 2: Converting Ripped File to iPod/iPhone Friendly Format

1. Download (see above) and install Videora iPod Converter

2. At the top of the screen, click Settings. Then under the Device tab, select the model of your iPod or iPhone. Once finished, click Save Settings.



3.At the top of the screen, click Convert. Then click the Video File tab under it.



4. Click on Select File in the bottom right corner. Then find the location where you chose to rip your files. Select the *.VOB file from that location. Click Open.



5. Click on the second Browse button that has now appeared to change the location of where your converted video file will be put (The desktop is recommended.) Once done, click the orange Next button in the middle of the screen.



6. Now settings for your converted video file will appear in the middle of your screen. You can change the default settings but if you don't know anything about video quality, just leave all the settings as they are. Once done, click the orange Next button.



7. You can now enter a name for your video once it's converted. When you're done, click the Start Converting button.



8. The video will start converting. To view the conversion progress, click View Conversion Progress.

Once the conversion is finished, the video file will automatically import into your iTunes library. Then you can sync the file into your iPod or iPhone.

Delnoch Theme

This theme is one big eye candy. Icons from the Delnoch theme are plain-text and are put around the border in a very stylish way. This arrangement emphasizes the wallpaper and gives a more open and clean look to your device.

The themes can be customized in a variety of different arrangements and icons. Each theme contains around 15 icons that lead to a Categories folder where all of your icons fit.

How to Install this Theme

1. Make sure you are jailbroken. (How do I do that?) And that you are on or at an above firmware of 3.0. (How do I check?)
2. Make sure you have downloaded Winterboard from Cydia.
3. Download the package by clicking the screenshots of this theme.
   
   
   
4. Decompress the theme, place the folder (the folder name should end with .theme) into /private/var/stash/Themes.xxxxxx/
   
5. Open Winterboard, drag the theme to the very top and tap on it to give it a check mark.
6. Press your home button and let your device respring.
   

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Glasklart Theme

The newly revamped Glasklart v3.5 allows you to express your entire wallpaper while still displaying all your icons. This theme also contains many more optional themes that you can install to customize your device the way you want it.

Glasklart v3.5 now contains over 4450 icons, a set of wallpapers, popup boxes, calculator skin, and much more. You can also trick out your device with a dockflow style dock.

How to Install this Theme

1. Make sure you are jailbroken. (How do I do that?) And that you are on or at an above firmware of 3.0. (How do I check?)
2. Make sure you have downloaded Winterboard from Cydia.
3. Download the package by clicking this.
   
4. Decompress the theme, place the folder (the folder name should end with .theme) into /private/var/stash/Themes.xxxxxx/
   
5. Open Winterboard, drag the theme to the very top and tap on it to give it a check mark.
6. Press your home button and let your device respring.
   

ScreenShots