Yesterday we posted about StB which is a new mobile appz and games tracker. This post is about another similar tracker specializing in mobile stuff. Pimp Your Mobile is a private torrent tracker which tracks a lot of games, appz, ringtones and other mobile content for a number of different mobile platforms such as SymbianOS, J2ME, Nokia S40 and Windows Mobile. Currently there are over 1100 active users and over 350 torrents on this tracker.

We don't know for how long the signups will stay open so get in while you can.

Site Name: Pimp Your Mobile

Signup URL:  http://torrent.pimpyourmobile.info/signup.php

Categories:

• 3GP/AVI/MP4
• Iphone
• Motorola
• Other
• PDA
• Ringtones
• S40 apps/games
• Se games
• Se stuff
• Skins
• Symbian apps
• Symbian games
• UIQ

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Whatever security measures you implement, some viruses do manage to sneak in an bite you in the ass. Even if you manage to remove them later using a better AV software, some leave lasting damage usually to the system registry. Examples are the inability to show hidden files, disabled task manager, disabled firewall and the list goes on. Of course a system reinstall will solve the problems but that is a painstakingly long process. This is where Remove Restrictions Tool (RRT) can help. RRT includes options to undo over 35 common changes caused by viruses.

The following problems can be resolved using RRT

1. Disable Folder Options >> so the user can't set the option to show hidden files!
2. Disable Registry Tools >> so the user can't see what is going on during system startup!
3. Disable Ctrl+Alt+Del >> so the user can't see the virus and the other applications running!
4. Disable Show hidden files & folders >> so the user can't see the malware bodies which always come with hidden attribute set to true!
5. Disable Run Command >> so the user can't use it to run some tools to track the virus activites of remove it.
6. Disable Windows Firewall (SharedAccess) >> so the virus can send & receive any data through the network without the attention of the user!
7. Disable Windows Firewall (Wscsvc) >> so the virus can send & receive any data through the network without the attention of the user!
8. Disable Windows Firewall (Wuauserv) >> so the virus can send & receive any data through the network without the attention of the user!
9. Restrict Internet Explorer Home Page Changing >> so the user can't change the malicious web page set by the malware!
10. Restrict Internet Explorer Closing >> so the user can't close the pops up windows that appear when visiting the malicious web page or any other website!
11. Hide Internet Options >> so the user can't change any setting set by the malware!
12. Hide Internet Explorer Address Bar >> so the user can't see what web page being visited and what scripts being executed!
13. Restrict Internet Explorer Right Click >> so the user can't view the source of the page being visited and other useful things.
14. Hide Internet Explorer Navigation Buttons >> so the user will be forced to user the keyboard shortcuts to navigate through the web sites!
15. Hide Internet Explorer Context Menu >> so the user can't access this menu which make him able to select some useful settings.
16. Hide Internet Explorer Toolbar >> so the user can't use it to remove some unwanted toolbars made by the malware.
17. Disable Command Prompt (cmd.exe) >> so the user cannot run any console programs like command prompt removal tools...
18. Disable Control Panel >> so the user cannot use the control panel applets.
19. Hide system files/folders >> so the user can't see the malware bodies which usually come with system attribute set to true!
20. Change Show Hidden files option button >> So even if you select "Show hidden files and folders from folder options these files & folder will not be shown!
21. Disable Show System files check box >> So even if you unchecked "Hide protected operating system files" these files & folder will not be shown!
22. Disable Show all files/folders check >> So changing this from folder options will be ignored!
23. Hide Desktop items to prevent the user from accessing My Computer and other desktop shortcuts!
24. Hide files extensions: This is commonly used by malware to trick the user. By hiding file extension, a user doesn't know whether a file with folder icon is an exe file or just an ordinary folder.
25. Disable File Extentions Check >> So changing this from folder options will be ignored!
26. Restrict Windows Update >> So the user cannot download security patches from Microsoft.
27. Disable Shut Down Command >> So the user cannot shut down the system normally.
28. Restrict Settings Folders >> Just imagine when you all items under Start menu>Settings wont run!
29. Disable Taskbar context menu >> You right click your taskbar.. Oops; nothing happens!
30. Disable Logoff Command >> So the user cannot logoff and use another profile.
31. Hide Start Menu Logoff >> So the user cannot use this shortcut to logoff!
32. Restrict Add/Remove Programs >> So the user cannot see what applications and windows components are installed or uninstall/reinstall any application.
33. File Extention Default >> So the user cannot select "Hide extensions for known file types".
34. No Windows Update >> So the user cannot download security updates and other fixes for windows.
35. R-Media Malware >> This item is indicating that a malicious object is trying to invade your computer through removable media, please see the details below.
36. Hidden Drives >> So the user cannot see any of the storage drives but they still can use RUN to access and explore them.
37. Restricted Drives >> So the user can see the drives but cannot access them even when using RUN command.
38. No Search >> So the user cannot search the file system using the start menu item for any file.

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Here is another nice tracker for Indian (Hindi) movie fans. IMTorrents is a private torrent tracker specializing in BollyWood movies, Indian music and TV Series. If you are looking for HollyWood blockbusters this obviously is not the place to get them. In fact, iMT does not track any MPAA rated movies. But it does track a lot of desi stuff so if you like Indian/Pakistani stuff this tracker is for you.

One nice thing I noted about this tracker is that it's minimum ratio requirement is 0.3. Even low bandwidth users should not have problems maintaining this ratio. In addition to that they have the entire Music and TV sections on free leech. iMT tracks close to 2000 active torrents and has a user base in excess of 20000 (at time of this post). They don't track any CAM or Pre-DVD movies so expect better quality stuff.

Signups will be open till 07th September 2008.

Site Name: iMTorrents (iMT)

Signup URL: http://www.imtorrents.com/register.php

Notes: Register an account first, then log in with your username and password. You must view the 3-4 threads the admins have specified in order to proceed to index.

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An R5 rip of the new X Files movies has been released by scene group ALLiANCE. As usual this is an R5.LiNE release with Russian audio replaced by English audio stream obtained from a TS version of the movie. Video quality is typical for an R5 (identical to DVDRip) release and expect public torrent trackers to track this release soon. To obtain more information about the leaked version and to view samples please visit this link.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is a 2008 science fiction film directed by Chris Carter, and written by Carter and Frank Spotnitz. It is the second feature film based on Carter's TV series The X-Files, following the 1998 film. The stars of the TV series, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, reprise their respective roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

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SyncTheBits (StB) is a new private tracker specializing in mobile content. It indexes all sorts of mobile stuff including games, appz and even e-books for a wide range of mobile platforms. The platforms include Symbian, J2ME, Windows Mobile, iPhone, PalmOS, Nintendo DS, PSP, Blackberry etc. Mark our words, this one shows all signs of becoming one of the most sought after trackers in the future.

As mentioned earlier StB is quite new and is only a few days old. It was in beta test mode for a while too. Currently it has 150+ members and tracks over 200 torrents (at time of this post). They index scene releases as well as torrents unique to StB. Already there is a good number of StB packs uploaded and there will surely be a lot more to come in the future.

StB is opening signups for the first time since their launch and it will only be open for a time period of 24 hours. If you own a mobile device, this tracker is a must have. Check it out.

Site Name: SynctheBits (StB) 

Signup URL: http://syncthebits.com/24houropendoor.php

Categories:

• BlackBerry Apps
• BlackBerry Games
• E-Books Fiction
• E-Books Non Fiction
• iPhone Apps
• iPhone Games
• Java Apps
• Java Games
• Misc
• Nintendo DS
• StB Packs
• PalmOS Apps
• PalmOS Games
• PSP Games
• SymbianOS Apps
• SymbianOS Games
• Windows Mobile Apps
• Windows Mobile Games

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It would be fair to say that over the years Nero software suite because increasingly bloated. There have been many useful features added to the suite but useless crap such as Nero Scout (man I hate that POS) was added as well. Nero Micro and Nero Lite are custom made editions of Nero which have some of the the bloated features removed. Nero was initially known for CD/DVD burning so Lite and Micro versions only contain apps that are strictly related to this task.

Nero Lite v8.3.6.0

Nero Lite edition is a custom made edition of Nero which includes only a few apps essential for CD/DVD burning. As a result the download size is reduced (It's around 30MB) and a lot of bloatware is left behind.

Nero Lite pack contains:

• Nero Burning Rom (with VideoCD Support and MauSau Audio Plug-ins)
• Nero Express
• Nero CoverDesigner
• Nero WaveEditor
• Nero Toolkit

Nero Micro v8.3.6.0

Nero Micro is an even further stripped down version of Nero which has only two apps included in the package. Download size is even further reduced (around 20MB) as a result.

Nero Micro pack contains:

• Nero Burning ROM (with VideoCD Support and MauSau Audio Plug-ins)
• Nero Express

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Here is a nice little calendar app for those who want to stay organized. It definitely has more features than the one that comes with Vista's sidebar. It's not just a calendar but does contain other components such as notes, tasks, alarms, contacts and data sharing. Active Desktop Calendar also has the ability to integrate with Google Calendar as well as Microsoft Outlook calendar.

Developer description

This application is a software calendar with appointments notes, tasks, alarms and contacts that provides seamless integration and interactivity with the desktop background. You can organize your data in layers and share them with other people on a local area network.

The program can integrate with Outlook to show its appointments and tasks on the desktop. There are options for changing calendar icons, fonts and colors, marking weekdays of choice and marking dates with notes and/or alarms. You can have a text only version of the calendar and choose between displaying one, two or three months on the desktop.

Features

• Blends data with desktop wallpaper
• Calendar, notes, tasks, alarms, contacts
• Many recurrence patterns for notes/alarms
• Interactive desktop interface
• Fully customizable (icons, fonts, colors)
• Data export/import/print (CSV, iCal)
• Included preset calendars with holidays
• Detects Tablet PC desktop orientation
• Dual/multi monitor systems supported
• Group calendar data in layers
• Share data layers on a local area network
• Direct connection with Outlook®
• Google® calendar support
• Automatic data backup
• Many icons available for marking notes

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Popular bittorrent site  Araditracker has been shut down. The exact reason for the shut down is not known yet but it is suspected that it was due to legal pressure. And it is highly unlikely that Aradi's BT tracker will come back online ever again.

There is no official word on the shutdown in their IRC channel yet. The following line is all that is there related to the shutdown:

"No we don't know either, more info as and when "

For those interested, their official IRC channel is hosted in irc.foreverchat.net and the channel name is #araditracker. [mIRC users click here to access.]

Although I have not been active there recently, it was one of the first torrent sites I signed up for. It was a nice site and had a close knit community. R.I.P Araditracker

It is always sad to see a bittorrent site go down but in true Hydra fashion, several new trackers will soon pop up to fill the void. You can find information about private trackers and get notified about latest open signups via our Private Trackers Section.

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BitRefinery.eu is currently open for new members. This site was formerly known as Nemezyz.com. BitRefinery is a private torrent tracker specializing in games and appz. They have XBOX, XBOX360, PS3, PS2 and PSP games as well as a decent Windows, Mac and mobile applications collection.

According to BitRefinery stats, they have close to 60000 members. Anyway they don't seem to disable members for inactivity that often. I had an account there which I didn't use for around 2 months and it still wasn't disabled. That being said, there are a plenty of active members both on the tracker and on the forums. BitRefinery currently tracks close to a thousand active torrents. Apart from content and activity the interface is nice and I particularly like the default color scheme. Check it out and you will not be disappointed.

Site Name: BitRefinery.Eu (Formerly Nemesyz.com)

Signup URL: http://www.bitrefinery.eu/signup.php

Categories:

• Apps|Ebooks|
• Apps|MAC|
• Apps|Mobile|
• Apps|PC|
• Games|MAC|
• Games|Mobile|
• Games|Nintendo DS|
• Games|PC|
• Games|PS2|
• Games|PS3|
• Games|PSP|
• Games|Retro|
• Games|WII|
• Games|XBOX360|
• Games|XBOX|

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It looks as if the popular scene releases indexing site ReleaseLog (better known as RLSLOG) has been hacked. There was an automatic redirect in place earlier that redirected all visitors to a notification about a new site named Zerosec.ws. Zerosec.ws is supposedly the new site from ex-RlsLog editors. Now the redirect seems to have been removed and on the homepage is a post by the administrator account. Judging by the comments from editors, it looks as if they are barred from making new posts.

Around two weeks ago there was this whole drama about several of RLSLOG editors leaving the site due to a conflict with the admin.

RLSLOG IRC Channel now has the following topic:

* Topic is 'Yes RLSLOG.net has been hacked, please be patient all will be fixed soon.'
* Set by Flat on Fri Aug 29 08:59:57

Anyway hacking the site in a childish manner does not seem to be the right way to resolve the problem and I really hope this won't be then end of RLSLOG as it was really a nice site.

Update: It seems that Martin (RLSLOG admin) has regained control of the site and everything seems to be normal.

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