SAFE IT: Quickly Read Through The "Terms of Service"

We have all been there. Reading too many legal things online before creating an account that we just skipped it and checked the checkbox "I agree to the terms and agreement stated in the Terms of Service" and whatever. But what if, not long after you make an account, they decide to abuse the information you put there of? You can't sue them, because they've mentioned it in the Terms of Service.

As part of +Anak IT Brunei 's initiative for using IT safely, you first need to learn what is the purpose of these Terms of Service.

What is Terms of Service?

According to Wikipedia,

Terms of service (also known as terms of use and terms and conditions, commonly abbreviated as ToS or TOS^[1] and TOU) are rules which one must agree to abide by in order to use a service. Terms of service can also be merely a disclaimer, especially regarding the use of websites.

So therefore, if we sign up on Facebook/Twitter/Google+/LinkedIn, or any other site that plans on us, the people with their private information, to have an account with them, we need to understand what are these "rules" they set out for us.

Sure, that would mean that we have to waste 15-30 minutes of our time reading the Terms of Service. Whoever has time to read through, go ahead and its highly advisable. But for those who doesn't, here's an alternative solution. Let me introduce to you, Terms of Service Didn't Read.ORG

Terms of Service Didn't Read - TOSDR.ORG

Using this service you'll be able to quickly read through a few lines of terms and you'll understand what you are getting yourself into. Ranging from not deleting your account, leveraging the information you put into the site for advertising purposes, using your profile picture for social marketing use, using your hobby information for research and then allow them to sell something to you, etc.

If you go into the website and scroll downwards, you'll find a list of websites with their ratings. Go on, have a look through. Use the search to find the website you signed up on and find out what they're doing to your account and information. Stay safe peeps!

How to Receive Mobile Notifications on your PC?

Miana Kan Tue? #11

Once upon a time, for busy individuals, orang yang bekerja ani terlalai. Ada tia orang berwhatsapp arah mobile tapi nda bejawab. Alasannya: Sorry bro... Aku berfocus arah kaja ku dapan2 laptop membuat repot.

Miana kan dapat tahu ada notification ani? Orang besibuk!

There are 2 ways to do this:

1. PushBullet
2. AirDroid

PushBullet

PushBullet is available on Android where you can download and install on your phone/tablet and PC.

So as soon as you receive notifications on your phone you will receive the same notifications on your PC (as illustrated above). Also available at the iTunes App Store.

AirDroid

AirDroid is available for Android only. Similar to PushBullet, however it does more than just notify you on your computer. You can also transfer files/urls/messages/medias. Normally, we would transfer via USB cable. But with this, you can now transfer using WiFi. Pretty neat.

ITB's Engage Day

Interview with Isyrah Fahmi Osman

Isyrah Fahmi Osman, is a final year undergraduate at Universiti Brunei Darussalam(UBD) majoring in Computer Science. The year 2010, was a good year for him. Having won the local and regional competition, he represented the whole Asia Pacific region in Present Around The World(PATW) held in London with his second year computer programming project, a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube Solver Robot. The same robot also won the Brunei ICT Awards the same year, subsequently giving him the opportunity to represent Brunei at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2010 in Kuala Lumpur.

Having passion and interest in robotics, he has also participated in local and international robotic competitions namely: Robot Blast Competition(Techxpo 2010); ABU Robocon 2010 in Egypt; and ABU Robocon 2011 in Thailand. Although having won on so many occasions, Isyrah is still hungry for more. A laid-back person, he owes his success to his parents and family members, quoting that support, advice and blessings are important in one's life and success.

His Rubik's Robot can be viewed here.

How To Switch Between Screen and Projector

Miana kn meliat display arh screen tani arh projektor? The following example applies to Windows 7.



tekan kekunci window dan tekan kekunci huruf "p" serentak



kemudian arh screen tani ada this pop up dan pilih lah mana tani mau smada kan display arh laptop sja or arh projektor sja or both arh screen and projektor jua



Sekian~ =)

e-Darussalam

What is e-Government?

E-Government describes the use of technologies by the government to help the citizen, business and even government employees in their access of government services and information.

In the e-government vision, public can:

• Submit their applications electronically via the Internet and mobile phones, available 24 hours a day.
• Minimises the time spent queuing and submitting forms at government buildings.
• The services delivered must be easy to use, navigate and most importantly intuitive.

There are three main authorities responsible for e-Government:

• E-Government Leadership Forum (EGLF)
• Overall Government CIO
• E-Government National Centre (EGNC)

Miana Kan Tue? #10

Hussain (bukan nama sebenar): Bro, last time when aku kan meRecord suara arah my laptop, ia inda "recognise" my Microphone.... Lansung nada bunyi when recording.... Mengapa ia tue? Banyak Microphone dah ku cuba so I guess its not masalah Microphone kan tue?

Zulfadly Ismail: Maybe sal kita alum ubah setting arah volume panel nya kalie.. Here are instructions cana kan enable biskita punya Microphone..

First, double-click arah "volume" icon at the bottom right panel, next to tempat meliat jam.

Interview @ iCentre Part 2

Salam Anak IT.

Image taken from BEDB

It's been a long time since Anak IT's previous interview "iCentre Part1" and today we continue with "iCentre Part2". I met Kumar from John Harith (iCentre incubatee) last Tuesday and asked if he would be available today for a short and informal interview on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and yes I managed to interview him this afternoon. iCentre is located in Kg. Anggerek Desa next to Knowledge Hub (K-Hub).

Just a little info of John Harith:

"John Harith Computer was formed during the Y2K era with the aim to streamline and achieve effective IT solutions to offer the corporate community flexible yet innovative solutions that address their needs for full visibility of their business operations. Our solutions are designed with the insight of future needs for expansion and to maximize business returns.

Most database solutions required a mixture of stored items to be treated in a single predefined data format. Cost of customizing work process and/or system upgrade is high and with limited flexibility. Difficulties with third parties systems integration"

Printing Habit

Salam Anak IT readers.

There are a lot of ways to help contribute to green!! apart from using recycling bags on weekends.

Now here I want to share one easy step to go green. yes this goes to YOU dear reader who knows how to connect your desktop/laptop/pc to printer and print your assignment, articles, documents etc. etc. etc.

PLEASE DO SAVE PAPER WHEN YOU PRINT :)

how?

Miana Kan Tue? #9

Bibi Kasmira: Just wana ask is it okay to use programs like "Hide IP"?

Ad Hamdan: You cant hide your DNS with that program. But that program quite useful tho. Just my 2cents

Zulfadly Ismail: if you ask "is it okay" then IT IS ok ;) hehe as long as its not pirated perhaps (just saying it legally hehe) and the program has no malware etc. BUT.. its all depending on how are you going to use it and I think you actually wanting to ask beyond "is it okay to use" hehe elaborate bro ;)

Bibi Kasmira: Hee..i mean in terms of security.