Claremont, Processor with Super Power Save

Intel introduces some future computing concepts in day-to-3 Intel Developer Forum 2011 at the Moscone Center West, San Francisco (15 / 9). One of them is Claremont.

The presence of two days ago Claremont enough to invite attention, mainly because of the power saving capability.

As demonstrated two days ago, the Near-Threshold Voltage Processor is able to work only with the supply of power from solar cells the size of a postage stamp. A new circuit developed Intel Labs allows transistors to work at the turn-on voltage (threshold).

But this is not thought to slow the processor works. In the light workload conditions, power consumption is decreased up to 10 milliwatt, but their performance improved immediately when needed. In a guided demo that Justin Rattner (Intel CTO), the processor code-named Claremont is able to run the game Quake with Windows OS.

As disclosed Intel CEO Paul Otellini, Claremont yet to be realized. But it is quite possible if the Intel integrated circuits near-threshold voltage in the range of its products later. In addition to pressing the power consumption five times lower, the ability of this kind can support the always-on features on a variety of computing devices.

On the memory, power efficiency is done by Hybrid Memory Cube. Configuration memory chips stacked up to form a cube and use the interface is very efficient so as to save power up to 7-fold, without interrupting the data transfer process. Collaboration between Intel and Micron will be very beneficial to the server cloud, ultrabook, television, tablets, and smartphones.

Amazon launches Kindle Fire Android tablets

Amazon launches Kindle Fire tablets costing only U.S. $ 199 today (28 / 9). Tablet-operation applying this Android will shake up the tablet market because its price is lower than its competitors.

You can mengindennya now and becoming available on November 15, 2011.

With Kindle Fire, users will be made ​​easier to shop and access a variety of content provided by Amazon, such as 100,000 movies and TV shows, 17 million songs, applications, millions of books and magazines.

If that were previously only as a Kindle e-book reader to access the e-book, now this new device can access other types of content.

Kindle Fire no different from other Android tablets, namely processor Texas Instruments OMAP (Open Multimedia Application Processor) dual-core 1GHz, 8GB storage, and with Wi-Fi connectivity. Its LCD screen is a 7-inch air-backlit display with a resolution of 1024x600 and weighs 14.6 ounces.

In it already installed applications to access the Amazon store, including the Android application store, MP3, videos and cloud services. Users also will get a cloud storage for data backup.

It's just that compared to other tablets, Kindle Fire is not equipped with cameras and microphones. But with the cheap price is expected to be a threat tablets Android. "This is a premium product, but with the price of non-premium," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, at the launch.

At the same time, Bezon also launched an e-reader Kindle Touch which costs $ 99. E-reader will also be available with a 3G version for $ 149. Both will also be available on 21 November.

Malware Threats behind Fun Online Games

Playing computer games, especially those that are online, making it fun and sometimes lose track of time. However, are you aware if there is a danger that threatens the fun behind it?

Yes, there are currently a number of looming threats of cyber-gamers. Some popular ones include:

1. Phishing: The site featured a fake game play with a face that has a URL or page similarity with the original games. A gamer who is not vigilant not only potentially infected, but also could lose personal data which again may impact on the financial losses.

2. Social Networking: A lot of fake Facebook accounts and pages are outstanding and made to commit a crime. Worse yet, each stating that they are the original producer of games that are circulating on Facebook. To that end, never give or enter confidential personal data to these accounts.

3. Games that have been infected and pirated software: user or gamer potentially infected with a virus because it uses a fake computer game software or the crack. The game lovers are encouraged to be extra careful, especially against the shipment of e-mail attachments and removable media like USB flash disks.

4. Malware: These days, the malware that attack computers online gamers and the most widely spread is Win32/PSW.OnLineGames. Malware is still included a Trojan family that is normally used to perform phishing attacks and targeted specifically to online game players.

Malware is commonly arise with keylogging and (sometimes) rootkit to gather information related to online games and the player's data. Information obtained will be sent to the computer attackers or criminals. Therefore, it is highly recommended for players in MMORPGs (Massively Multi-player Online Role Playing Games) like Lineage and World of Warcraft to remain vigilant against potential threats that attack them.

"Losses experienced online gamers as malware infiltration Win32/PSW.OnLineGames usually in the form of online gaming is losing points," said Yudhi Strong (Technical Consultant, PT. Prosperita-ESET Indonesia) in his press statement.

For that, ESET gives five tips for gamers to be protected from malware:

• Use different passwords for multiple accounts and create passwords that difficult to guess.
• Please type in URLs or website you want online games directly in your browser or use bookmarks in your browser. That way, you will be protected from accidental clicking the link elements of online games from the search engines that have been infected.
• Protect data with a password protector, either on computer or in the cloud.
• Never use a software crack results because it could be a malicious software or malicious software.
• Always use antivirus updated regularly and computer security solutions featuring Antispyware and Firewall. ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 provides Gamer Mode feature that can perform automatically switching to silent mode to save resources so that the user can better enjoy the game without being distracted.

Based on survey results have been published by the Steam Survey Hardware & Software, ESET become the first choice of gamers for a paid antivirus category.