Battle.net Authenticator: Securing Your Gaming Account

In the world of online gaming, account security has become increasingly crucial. Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming platform, serves as the gateway to popular titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo III, and StarCraft II. With millions of active accounts, it’s no surprise that these accounts have become prime targets for hackers looking to profit from virtual assets. The Security Challenge Account theft in online gaming has evolved into a sophisticated black market operation. Hackers don’t just steal accounts for fun – they systematically strip valuable items, gold, and equipment to sell on virtual marketplaces. This has created a pressing need for stronger security measures beyond traditional username and password combinations. ...

July 17, 2012 · 3 min

Windows Phone 7 - TellMe Voice Recognition Review

Microsoft’s TellMe voice recognition system brought hands-free control to Windows Phone 7, offering a range of voice commands for basic phone operations. While the concept showed promise, the implementation revealed both impressive features and significant limitations that affected its practical use. Getting Started with TellMe Activating TellMe is refreshingly simple - just hold down the Windows logo button for a few seconds. The system supports essential voice commands: “Call [contact name]” “Call [phone number]” “Redial” “Text [contact name]” “Call voicemail” “Open [application]” or “Start [application]” “Find [search term]” or “Search for [search term]” Key Features Text Message Handling TellMe offers useful text message features that enhance hands-free operation: ...

May 16, 2012 · 2 min