US immigration can be quite complex, but does offer a wide range of work permit and visa applications. The list below contains an overview of a range of Work Permits and Work Visas for Immigration to the United States of America. Please click on the relevant title for more information.
As a general rule, nationals of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) need not obtain a visa to perform regular business activities in the US. These countries are Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals of other countries will need a visa to perform business activities in the US, most likely the B-1 visa.
This visa is somewhat unusual as it allows the holder to work in the US, yet does not require the filing and approval of a petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services like most work visas do. It also does not involve a US employer. This may in rare circumstances cause problems when the holder enters the US. Please consult with one of our US immigration specialists for more information concerning this issue.
There are two types of E visas, E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor. The basis for the classifications lies in treaties of friendship, commerce and navigation or Bilateral Investment Treaty or other arrangements between the US and certain countries that were entered into to enhance or facilitate economic and commercial interaction between the US and the relevant countries.
There are two types of E visas, E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor. The basis for the classifications lies in treaties of friendship, commerce and navigation or Bilateral Investment Treaty or other arrangements between the US and certain countries that were entered into to enhance or facilitate economic and commercial interaction between the US and the relevant countries.
A bona fide marriage to a US Citizen may be the safest and sometimes also the quickest way to a US green card. For immigration purposes, spouses of US Citizens are considered to be in the so-called Immediate Relative category, which enjoys some advantages compared to other preference categories. In particular, there are pronounced procedural benefits where the US Citizen spouse is residing in the UK.
Generally, the H-1B visa is designed to enable US employers hire foreign workers in specialty occupations on a temporary basis. A specialty occupation is one that requires (a) the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and (b) the attainment of a bachelor or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the US.
Generally, representatives of the non-US media traveling on assignment to the United States require “I” classification visas. They are not eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program or enter the United States on B-1 business visas. Those who attempt to do so may be denied admission to the United States by immigration authorities at the port of entry.
This category facilitates transfer of employees between two or more existing or related companies: One in the US and one overseas. This is also for transfers of employees between a non-US company and a planned US subsidiary.
The O-1 visa category is meant for individuals having extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics and also for individuals involved in motion picture or TV production having a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement.
Generally, the P-1 visa is suitable for individual or team athletes that are internationally recognised. The athlete must enter to US to participate in a competition, event or performance. This includes promotional appearances and can also include an entire season.
The R-1 visa category is suitable for religious ministers and for persons working in a religious vocation or occupation. The person must be entering the US to work in one of these religious capacities.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Student Visa in US
With the student visa season fast approaching, students and their parents are beginning to feel pressured. The most common concerns are the unavailability of visa dates and being rejected by the visa officer. Are these concerns justified?
"There is unnecessary hype about student visas. I went for my US visa interview and was practically asked nothing. The visa process has been simplified and my advice to applicants is -- don't make a big deal about your visa and just apply with all the papers that you have," says Aniket, a student who was just granted a US student visa.
"We make every effort to ensure that all students planning to study in the United States get their visas on time. In fact, we have established separate procedures in each of our four Consulates to handle the large number of student visa requests during the months leading up to the start of the academic year," states a US Consulate Officer.
So what is the US consulate doing to encourage more students to apply?
"The US Consulate is doing everything possible to assist qualified students obtain US visas. Specifically, student visa applicants receive expedited appointment dates, currently within three weeks of completing the visa application and paying the required fee. In addition, visa officers work hard to reach potential students with information about the visa process through question and answer sessions, seminars, and published articles on the visa process," said the US Consulate General.
The most important part of your US visa application process is your visa interview. Consulate officials have always advised applicants not to memorise answers for the visa interview. Instead, speak honestly and openly about your reasons to study in the US, your career goals and your finances. You should be prepared to answer any questions pertaining to your parents, your sponsor and the school you plan to attend. Be honest, confident and straightforward in your answers and your visa interview will be a cakewalk.
If you are planning to apply for a 'high tech' field such as Chemical Engineering or Advanced Quantum Physics at the Master's or Doctorate level, there is a good chance that your visa processing will take longer. In such cases, approval from Washington DC is required and hence applicants applying for visas in these fields are advised to apply as early as possible. Please keep in mind that if you are applying for these fields, it does not mean that you visa interview will be more difficult, it just means that the visa processing will take more time.
Students often believe that if their standardised test scores are low or if they have not appeared for any standardised exams, they will gave a hard time getting a student visa. Again, this is not true as the consulate is aware that certain programmes in the US do not require any standardised tests and hence the consulate reviews your visa application individually. Similarly, there are no 'blacklisted' colleges in the US and as long as your college is accredited and issues an I-20, you could qualify for your student visa.
"No single factor determines whether a student applicant qualifies for a US visa. Consular officers may look at test scores, finances, student history, and many other factors, but each interview is an individual interview and there is no minimum test score requirement that student applicants must meet. If a university has admitted an applicant, the Consular officers give due consideration to the determination by the admissions board in making their own determination of visa eligibility," states a US Consulate visa officer.
Students with last names of Patel, Shah, and Mehta stress more about their visa interview anticipating greater problems solely because of their last name. This, by far, is the greatest myth surrounding the US visa for many years now. The US consulate on several occasions has stated that this is a myth and certainly not true. Each applicant is reviewed independently and a particular last name cannot disqualify you for a visa. For example consider the student visa application of Rahul Patel. Rahul's mother, father and brother all live in the US and in addition, Rahul does not have sufficient funds to pay for his education. Rahul is not sure why he wants to study in the US and his main goal of getting to the US is to live with his parents. When Rahul applied for his US visa, his visa was denied. Now, was his visa denied because his last name was Patel?
Your visa can be denied under two sections -- Section 221 (g) and Section 214 (b). Section 221 (g) implies that there is some 'procedural' problem with your visa application and after correcting the problem, your visa may be issued. Examples of this include an invalid SEVIS fee receipt or a missing bank document. A denial under section 214 (b) implies that you are a potential immigrant and you have not convinced the visa officer that you plan to return home after your education. If your visa is denied you can apply again; there is no limit to the number of times you can apply for your student visa.
Final words of advice from the US Consulate General, "As with all visa applicants, student visa applicants should apply as early as possible for their interview date. In addition, student applicants should relax during their interview and be prepared to explain honestly why they want to go to a particular university and how that choice fits into their overall life plan."
As the student visa season approaches people will tell you that Friday is not the best time to apply for your visa as consular officers want to leave early for their weekend and hence will deny all visas after 2.00 p.m. You will also hear about the Chinese or African American lady who sits at 'Counter number 4' and denies visas to all students.
Finally, 'your uncle's friend's son's wife's brother' knows someone at the US consulate and promises a student visa for a ridiculously high sum of money. Please do not succumb to such rubbish and use your common sense before believing such rumours.
During the 'visa season', it is normal for your anxiety levels to reach an all time peak but understand that there is nothing tricky about the student visa process and by following simple guidelines, you most likely will get your visa.
Note: Days the American Consulate is closed:
- May 1
- May 2
- August 15
- August 20
- September 15th
- September 30
- October 2
-- The author is an education consultant and can be contacted at kgc@karangupta.com
Student Visa for Study in Ireland
Should you need a student visa to study in Ireland at the Irish College of English, being a citizen of a country that requires a visa for entry, please see below for some useful information on how to apply for your Irish student visa and access to employment when studying here:
EU/EEA Students:
Please note that students from the EU/EEA do not require a student visa to study English in Ireland.
Click here for a list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa.
Documents Required for Irish Visa Application:
If you require a visa to study in Ireland, here is a list of the documents that you need to present to your nearest Irish embassy or consulate with your visa application
- A letter of acceptance from The Irish College of English (a school recognised by the Department of Education) confirming that you have been accepted on a full time course of study lasting an academic year for the 3 courses listed further below.
The following 3 programmes are also included on the Department of Education and Science’s Internationalisation register of programmes approved by the Minister for Education and Science for the purpose of access to employment by students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland:
- 1 year Business English Course
(leading to the Cambridge Business English Certificate -BEC Exam) (15 hrs per week)
- 1 year General English Course
(leading to the First Certificate/Advanced Certificate FCE/CAE Exam) (15 hrs per week) - General English Course (25 weeks/ 36 weeks/ 48 weeks)
(leading to the First Certificate/Advanced Certificate FCE/CAE Exam) (15 hrs per week)
- 1 year Business English Course
- Evidence that the fees for the course have been paid in full. (Should your study visa not be granted, the Irish College of English will return your fees in full except for 50 euro which we retain for administration fees)
- Evidence that you have enough funds to maintain yourself for at least the initial part of your stay in Ireland.
- Copies of your educational qualifications.
- Evidence that you have Medical Insurance.
The Right to Work & Study in Ireland:
As a visa student in Ireland, you must register as a full-time student with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB - The Irish Police) and then you will also be permitted to work part-time in Ireland (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week and full-time during vacation periods) to support yourself. At the Irish College of English, we will help and guide you with this process.
For more information see: http://www.justice.ie
Check if you require a visa for entering Ireland:
Citizens of an EU/EEA member State do not require a visa to study in Ireland.
Here is a list of countries which do not require a visa. If you are a citizen of a country not on this list you may require a visa.
Andorra | Antigua & Barbuda |
Argentina | Australia |
Bahamas | Barbados |
Belize | Bolivia |
Botswana | Brazil |
Brunei | Canada |
Chile | Costa Rica |
Croatia | Dominica |
El Salvador | Fiji |
Grenada | Guatemala |
Guyana | Honduras |
Hong Kong* | Iceland |
Israel | Japan |
Kiribati | Lesotho |
Liechtenstein | Malawi |
Malaysia | Mauritius |
Mexico | Monaco |
Nauru | New Zealand |
Nicaragua | Macau (Special Admin. Region) |
Maldives | Norway |
Panama | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Paraguay | Samoa |
Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines |
San Marino | Seychelles |
Singapore | Solomon Islands |
South Africa | South Korea |
Swaziland | Switzerland |
Tonga | Trinidad and Tobago |
Tuvala | United States |
Uruguay | Vanuata |
Vatican City | Venezuela |
Hong Kong's regulations differ depending on passport held.
British Dependent Territories(Colonies), which are:
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Antarctic Territory (South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
- British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago, Peros Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger Island)
- Cayman Islands
- Falkland Islands and Dependencies
- Gibraltar
- Montserrat
- Pitcairn (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands)
- St. Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha)
- The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia
- Turks and Caicos Island
- British Virgin Islands
Student Visa in Denmark
Studying in Denmark
Foreign nationals may obtain a residence permit with a view to study in Denmark.
In accordance with the Aliens Act a residence permit with a view to studies or another educational purpose may be granted to
- students at post-secondary educations (a.k.a. tertiary studies)
- students at basic and youth study programmes
- students at folk high schools
- students at preparatory/foundation courses
Post-Secondary Educations (A.K.A. Tertiary Studies)
An educational programme is considered to be post-secondary education when the conditions for admission require that the student has completed a high school education or the equivalent.
Please observe that some of the educational programmes in English in commercial and technical schools are post-secondary educations.
In order to obtain a resident permit the applicant must document:
- that he/she has been admitted to a post-secondary education - the applicant must show an original admission letter or an original "purple form" if the applicant has been admitted to a university or the like
- that he/she as a minimum has paid the tuition fee for the first semester of the educational programme and can document to be in possession of sufficient means for the payment (Exchange students from an Australian or New Zealand university, who do not have to pay the tuition fee in Denmark must produce documentation that he/she has sufficient means for maintenance. The documentation should be original bank documents in the applicant's own name)
- that he/she can speak and understand the language of the instruction and can understand Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at a reasonable level.
Some post-secondary education programmes in Denmark will present the exchange student with the so-called ‘purple form’ - the name refering to the colour of the form. These educations are among others Universities, Copenhagen Business School, Aarhus School of Business, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and the Technical University of Denmark. The Consulate General in Sydney has a special authorization to issue the residence permit for Australian and New Zealand citizens who submit their application with the purple form. In these cases the processing will take about 2 weeks.
Other education programmes in Denmark does not supply the purple form. These educations are among others nursing schools and Vitus Bering. Applications without the purple form will be forwarded to the Immigration Service in Denmark and the processing takes about two months.
For details on how to apply for a residence permit through the Danish Consulate General in Sydney, please choose the correct option in the left column.
Work permits for students at Post-secondary educations
As a student you have the option of applying for a work permit which will allow you to work for 15 hours a week alongside your studies and to take on full time work during the months of June, July and August. You simply have to tick the ‘Work permit’ box on page one of your application for a residence permit.
All work permit applications are processed by the Immigration Service in Denmark, so even if you do have a purple form and the Consulate General in Sydney are authorized to issue your residence permit, we are NOT authorized to issue the work permit. It will therefore take up to two months for your work permit to be processed.
Basic and Youth Study Programmes
In order to obtain a residence permit the applicant must document:
- that he/she has been admitted to a basic- or youth study programme
- that he/she can support him-/herself during the stay (NB the documentation should be original bank documents in the applicant's own name)
- that he/she can speak and understand the language of instruction and can understand Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at a reasonable level
- that the holder of custody has given his/her consent if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old
- if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old, the educational institution must have made a declaration stating that it will help to ensure that the applicant has a secure stay in Denmark for the duration of the residence permit.
Work permits for students at basic- and youth study programmes
If you are under the age of 18, you are only eligible for a work permit if you have a written offer or contract for a specific position, and if the employer confirms to the Immigration Service that workplace environment legislation is upheld.
Preparatory or Foundation Courses
In order to obtain a residence permit the applicant must document:
- that he/she has been admitted to a preparatory or foundation course connected to a post-secondary education
- that he/she can support him-/herself during the stay (NB the documentation must be original bank documents in the applicant's own name)
- the he/she can speak and understand the language of the instruction and can understand Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at a reasonable level.
Folk high schools
In order to obtain a residence permit the applicant must document:
- that he/she has been admitted at an approved folk high school or the like
- that he/she has paid the course fees
- that he/she can speak and understand the language of instruction and can understand Danish, Swedish, English, Norwegian or German at a reasonable level.
BASIC AND YOUTH STUDY PROGRAMMES
How to Apply for a Residence Permit for Basic and Youth Study Programmes
Your application should be sent to the Danish Consulate General in Sydney and it must contain the following:
Kindly ensure that we have 2 sets of all papers and the application form and please refrain from using staples.
Furthermore you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your intended stay in Denmark.
For certain Basic and Youth Study Programmes such as Rotary, Youth for Understanding, Aspect and STS the Danish Consulate General in Sydney has special authorization to issue the residence permit. In these cases the processing will take about two weeks. For other organisations the application will be forwarded to the Immigration Service in Denmark and it may take up to 2 months before a reply is received.
Please send your application to:
The Royal Danish Consulate General
Gold Fields House, Level 21
1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
If you have further questions you can call on the number below Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 noon or write us an e-mail. We aim to reply to e-mails the same day as we receive them.
Tel.: (02) 9247 2224
Fax : (02) 9251 7504
E-mail: dtcsydney@dtcsyd.org.au
- your passport
- two copies of the completed application form for a residence permit (can be downloaded from this website).
- two passport photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm. photo quality - please NO home made digital prints).
- two copies of a guarantee form from the youth study organisation
- two copies of the acceptance letter from the school or programme in Denmark
- two copies of parental consent/financial guarantee if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
- two copies of birth certificate
- a prepaid registered return envelope within Australia and please DO NOT remove the sender slip - that is for us to keep as proof of returning your passport.
- Application fee: Australian citizens AUD 154.00, New Zealand citizens AUD 164.00*. Payment should be made in cash, cheque or money order issued to the Danish Consulate General and it must be issued in AUD.
* The extra AUD 10.00 cover the postage for returning the passport to New Zealand and New Zealanders should therefore not enclose a return envelope.
NOTE: Listed Application fee effective from 1. August 2007.Kindly ensure that we have 2 sets of all papers and the application form and please refrain from using staples.
Furthermore you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your intended stay in Denmark.
For certain Basic and Youth Study Programmes such as Rotary, Youth for Understanding, Aspect and STS the Danish Consulate General in Sydney has special authorization to issue the residence permit. In these cases the processing will take about two weeks. For other organisations the application will be forwarded to the Immigration Service in Denmark and it may take up to 2 months before a reply is received.
Please send your application to:
The Royal Danish Consulate General
Gold Fields House, Level 21
1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
If you have further questions you can call on the number below Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 noon or write us an e-mail. We aim to reply to e-mails the same day as we receive them.
Tel.: (02) 9247 2224
Fax : (02) 9251 7504
E-mail: dtcsydney@dtcsyd.org.au
Great Sites for working in abroads
Working Abroad can give you valuable professional and personal insights, as well as a new language. Many jobs are available in teaching, development, casual work and unskilled labour sectors, as well as in au pairing and professional careers. Many programs and agencies exist to assist with job placements and work visas for many unskilled and semi-skilled jobs, while conventional job search skills, such as career fairs, newspapers, and personal contacts, along with added creativity and some luck, are helpful for more specific professional fields.
General
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- Escape Artist Online Magazine has a general guide to living and working overseas with job listings, unique travel opportunities and immigration info.
- GoAbroad.Com is a site that allows you to search by country and type of international experience.
- Best Bets for Working Abroad has links to work abroad information.
- AllAbroad.com has a database for work/study programs.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) has a Work Abroad page that provides a guide on preparing to work abroad.
- WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farming) offers inernational opportunites for short term farm labourers (no experience needed) to work on organic farms usually in exchange for room and board.
- Foreign Service Recruitment Campaign has information on how to start a career working in Canadian Embassies, Consulates, and Trade Offices around the world.
- Catapult has links to sites regarding summer jobs, postgraduate work, and internships in the U.S.
- Career Web is an extensive database of jobs in the U.S.
- College Grad Job Hunter is an American site with information on interviews, resumes, job postings, and more.
- Cal Career Center is geared towards U.S. students, but also has searchable databases and links to American and international job sites in various fields.
- JobDirect.com is an American database where post secondary students and graduates can post resumes and search for jobs.
- The Student Work Abroad Program (SWAP), administered by TravelCUTS, offers work opportunities in over 13 countries.
- International Youth Programs- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has info on working holidays, SWAP, and youth programs for young Canadians.
- CareerMosaic has links to its partner sites in other countries, a search engine for jobs, and online job fairs.
- OverseasJobs.Com is a good site for international job searches and immigration.
- Catapult Sites for General Job Listings by Region is a compilation of links to 26 international job sites.
- The WWW Employment Service offers a job board with business and technical positions.
- Reed Online is a recruitment site for jobs in the U.K. Has part-time, permanent, and casual work.
- Christies Care is an agency in the U.K. specializing in temporary/permanent live-in care for people with physical and mental disabilities.
- Datum Online is a search engine for the latest jobs in Europe in all fields.
- Au-Pair in Europe is a Canadian based agency that places young people in various European countries.
- Bombard Ballroom Adventures Hot-air ballon ground crew for summer season, mainly in France (winter season in Swiss Alps).
- First Choice/Skiboud hires domestic and kitchen staff needed for winter season in Austrian and French ski resourts. Call 011-44-1273-677777.
- Romana Musicisti recurits Italian speaking musicians, singers, DJs and entertainers for summer jobs around Italy.
- JOBOK is a great job search site based in Hong Kong with information about work permits and various types of positions. Updated daily.
- Overland Adventure Tours. Operates a number of adventure tours; requires expedition leaders aged 25-40 for at least one year.
- Young Canada Works, run by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, has summer jobs available to high school and post secondary students.
- The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) has summer jobs for full-time students in various departments of the government.
- Summer Jobs has listing of temporary and summer jobs in the U.S. and Canada, with some international listings.
- SeasonalEmployment.Com has information on seasonal employment in the U.S., with some listings in Canada
- World University Service of Canada (WUSC) has short term and contract work for professionals in South America, Africa, and Asia. Also has opportunities available for students and jobs at the Secretariat in Ottawa
- Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has jobs and volunteer positions with NGO's and government organizations.
- United Nations has a listing of jobs available with the U.N.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
How to Restore iPhone with Old 1.0.2 Firmware Skip or Bypass 1.1.1
The new firmware version 1.1.1 from Apple for iPhone can render the phone unusable, where the upgraded software will check for iPhones that has been hacked or unlocked illegally, and kill the phone, effectively turn iPhone into useless non-functional iBrick. Thus if you have unlocked the SIM lock of the phone for use on a carrier other than AT&T especially those users from out of US such as Asia and Europe, and have jail broke and hacked the iPhone to install third-party programs and apps, you will never want to upgrade to fw 1.1.1, yet.
Sometimes, due to some issues or troubleshooting requirement, you may need to restore the iPhone. However, you also have to avoid or bypass firmware update 1.1.1 and only restore using version 1.0.2 instead. In this case, follow the steps in the following guide to restore the iPhone using firmware 1.0.2.
Well, the steps are actually pretty similar to how to restore the iPhone normally, and the steps to downgrade from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2.
- Turn off iPhone - Hold down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the red slider. Ignore this step if your iPhone is already off.
- Press and hold down the Home button for about 10 seconds until a yellow triangle with a text which says Please Connect to iTunes appears.
- Plug the iPhone into Mac or Windows PC. Release the button if you haven’t.
- Run and open iTunes if it’s not already opened yet.
- iTunes will prompt a message that says iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. Click OK.
- You will be taken to the iPhone pane. Hold down the Options key (in Mac) or Shift key (in Windows) and then click on Restore (note that when the button should be pressed until Restore is clicked).
- Step above will oepn up a window to allow you to select the firmware software file you would like to use to restore to iPhone. Browse through the folders (Located in ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates in Mac OS machine), and select the old firmware file named as iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw.
- Wait for the full restoration process to complete, and the iPhone will be restored to state based on firmware 1.0.2, rather than performing the default action to automatically updating the phone to the newer 1.1.1 when you restore using iTunes.
Exit and Quit from Frozen or Hanged iPhone Application Program
iPhone works in much the same way with a computer, where users can install and run additional software programs on it to extend its capabilities and functions. These applications can lock up and freeze occasionally, and directly causing iPhone to stop responding. Un computer we can kill the service or process to get rid of frozen application. In the frozen and stuck iPhone, try the following steps to quit and exit from hanged program may avoid the need to reset the phone.
To terminate a frozen and unresponsive iPhone program, hold down the Home button when in the application for 6 seconds to kill the slow running program.
If the trouble making is successfully closed, the iPhone can be used right away without restarting or resetting the phone again.
Exit and Quit from Frozen or Hanged iPhone Application Program
iPhone works in much the same way with a computer, where users can install and run additional software programs on it to extend its capabilities and functions. These applications can lock up and freeze occasionally, and directly causing iPhone to stop responding. Un computer we can kill the service or process to get rid of frozen application. In the frozen and stuck iPhone, try the following steps to quit and exit from hanged program may avoid the need to reset the phone.
To terminate a frozen and unresponsive iPhone program, hold down the Home button when in the application for 6 seconds to kill the slow running program.
If the trouble making is successfully closed, the iPhone can be used right away without restarting or resetting the phone again.
Latest Vertu Ascent Ti Titanium Cellphone
Wanna owns a Vertu cellphone to improve your life-style? The manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, Vertu has launched its latest Vertu Ascent Ti with a more reasonable price level- $6628 (compared to the $310,000 Signature Cobra). Besides, this cool and stylish Ascent Ti also features the standard concierge button that provides 24-hour service worldwide. It’s cool! 
No jewels on the Vertu Ascent Ti phone but it also made by Titanium chassis, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal screen, leather back and polished ceramic. The new Vertu Ascent Ti handsets that manufactured by Nokia is a quad-band GSM phone with 3G and also equipped with an 3-megapixel camera and 4GB integrated memory.
With an unique Vertu Fortress technology, this new Vertu mobile phone is able to synchronize its important datas including friend’s contact lists and personal notes to a remote server, aiming to enhance your mobile experience. The new Vertu Ascent Ti is available now!
Fantastic Pimple MP3 Player For Acne-Fighting
I have no idea about what you do while listening to musics, but with this fantastic Pimple MP3 player, you’re able to to get rid of your pimples by the same times you listen to your favourite musics. This must be the most useful and coolest invention of the teenagers who love to be beautiful.
As what you see in the photo, what you need to do is just apply the portable player onto your face for acne-fighting. I don’t know how it’s concept does exactly but I think it has something to do with ions and absorption. Anyway, this innovative Pimple MP3 player which features an only 128MB of memory capacity is costs for 20,790 Yen or about $180 US dollar.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
How to Hide Pornographic Photo or Video in Your Computer from Intruding Eyes
Your computer might be full of pornographic photo or video. You feel very reluctant to delete them but are in a dilemma about whether to continue keeping them in your computer. Your family members, friends or colleagues might accidentally view them. You can’t set a password and deny them from entering your PC. So what can you do to hide the pornographic material in your computer so that other people cannot locate them easily?
Of course the easier way to hide a pornographic folder that you can consider is using the hidden folder function. In your Windows Explorer, right click on the porno folder that keep all your pornographic materials, choose “Properties” and check the “Hidden” attributes. Then you go to Tools>folder Option>View and check the “Hidden files and folders” option. This is quite simple and straightforward. Nevertheless, this method can only be applied by the IT or computer savvy users.
Of course the easier way to hide a pornographic folder that you can consider is using the hidden folder function. In your Windows Explorer, right click on the porno folder that keep all your pornographic materials, choose “Properties” and check the “Hidden” attributes. Then you go to Tools>folder Option>View and check the “Hidden files and folders” option. This is quite simple and straightforward. Nevertheless, this method can only be applied by the IT or computer savvy users.
Besides hiding the files, another easy way to keep your secret is to rename your photo or video files so that they wouldn’t sound so porno. They will get less attention when the names are not so sexually explicit. Once you have finished viewing the sexy or sleazy photo and video, always make sure that the playlist in your default viewer/program is clean. For instance, if you use Windows Media Player to view a porno video, the program will normally keep a record of the last few videos that you have watched. When somebody deliberately or accidentally clicks the history records, then your dirty secret will be exposed!
Another solution to hide your secret porno files is via software. There is a lot of freeware and shareware in the market that feature this function. For instance, you can use “File Lock” to help you to protect your private and secret files. This software will lock your files and folders or even hide them so that they are invisible and not easily accessed by other people. When the files or folders are locked, users will not be able to open, read, modify, delete, edit, move or copy them. When they are hidden, other users will not be able to find them with any program or even using Windows Explorer. Other useful software that can help you include Fingerprint, Axcrypt, Cryptainer PE Encryption Software , Program Lock and File Encrypt 6.5, etc.
How to Hide Pornographic Photo or Video in Your Computer from Intruding Eyes
Your computer might be full of pornographic photo or video. You feel very reluctant to delete them but are in a dilemma about whether to continue keeping them in your computer. Your family members, friends or colleagues might accidentally view them. You can’t set a password and deny them from entering your PC. So what can you do to hide the pornographic material in your computer so that other people cannot locate them easily?
Of course the easier way to hide a pornographic folder that you can consider is using the hidden folder function. In your Windows Explorer, right click on the porno folder that keep all your pornographic materials, choose “Properties” and check the “Hidden” attributes. Then you go to Tools>folder Option>View and check the “Hidden files and folders” option. This is quite simple and straightforward. Nevertheless, this method can only be applied by the IT or computer savvy users.
Of course the easier way to hide a pornographic folder that you can consider is using the hidden folder function. In your Windows Explorer, right click on the porno folder that keep all your pornographic materials, choose “Properties” and check the “Hidden” attributes. Then you go to Tools>folder Option>View and check the “Hidden files and folders” option. This is quite simple and straightforward. Nevertheless, this method can only be applied by the IT or computer savvy users.
Besides hiding the files, another easy way to keep your secret is to rename your photo or video files so that they wouldn’t sound so porno. They will get less attention when the names are not so sexually explicit. Once you have finished viewing the sexy or sleazy photo and video, always make sure that the playlist in your default viewer/program is clean. For instance, if you use Windows Media Player to view a porno video, the program will normally keep a record of the last few videos that you have watched. When somebody deliberately or accidentally clicks the history records, then your dirty secret will be exposed!
Another solution to hide your secret porno files is via software. There is a lot of freeware and shareware in the market that feature this function. For instance, you can use “File Lock” to help you to protect your private and secret files. This software will lock your files and folders or even hide them so that they are invisible and not easily accessed by other people. When the files or folders are locked, users will not be able to open, read, modify, delete, edit, move or copy them. When they are hidden, other users will not be able to find them with any program or even using Windows Explorer. Other useful software that can help you include Fingerprint, Axcrypt, Cryptainer PE Encryption Software , Program Lock and File Encrypt 6.5, etc.
Wireless USB Version 1.1 Enhancements With Gigabit Speed
The Wireless USB promoter group has recently announced the development of the new Wireless USB specification version 1.1 based on current Wireless USB version 1.0. The group which consists of seven multinational companies such as Intel, HP, LSI, NEC, Microsoft, NXP Semiconductors and Samsung Electronics has been working in defining and enhancing the new standard despite the current version 1.0 is almost perfect for the wireless world with USB interface. 
There are few advantages of the proposed version over Wireless USB version 1.0. First and most notable one is it is able to boost up the current speed from 480Mbps to 1Gbps. The Gigabit rate is almost impossible to be beaten by any other existing standards except optical fiber PON (Passive Optical Network) at this moment. Besides, the new standard will take care of additional frequency band that span over 6GHz in which version 1.0 only supports 3-4GHz.
That is not all, it also enhances the security features which is important especially in wireless world. Its one touch action simplifies the association with a NFC (Near Field Communication) for faster pairing and connectivity. Even with all these great features in place, it is said to be more power efficient that is capable to prolong battery life.
The specification is expected to be released by year 2008. However, the end product may take some times before being mass produced and ready for commercial market.
Amazing Porsche 911 Turbo S Steering Wheel For PS3 And PC
Wanna try to drive a Porsche 911 Turbo S? Not a real car, but a cool gaming steering wheel set that designed for Sony PS3 (PlayStation 3) and PC, the Porsche 911 Turbo S wheel that designed by Fanatec and fully licensed by manufacturer of supercar - Porsche. As what you see in the photo, the Porsche-style gaming gadget will come with ForceFeedback wheels, 6+1 Speed H-pattern gear stick with realistic shifting feel and wireless pedals. 
Besides, you also can purchase a special Porsche 911 Turbo S Nordschleife Edition, which includes a 1GB USB memory stick styled exactly the same as the Porsche car key. It’s cool!
Key Features Of Porsche 911 Turbo S Steering Wheel:
- The original reproduction of a 911 leather steering wheel gives you the genuine Porsche feeling
- Wireless USB technology which provides latency free signal transmission to the PC/Console and is very robust against interference (Power supply to wheel still needed)
- 3 Force Feedback motors and smooth belt drive deliver sensational realism
- Authentic wireless pedals with clutch and soft-stop brake
- Two gear sticks included: 6+1 Speed H-pattern and sequential
- Compatible with PC and Playstation 3 (6+1 gear stick is only supported on PC and Playstation 3)
According to the company, this amazing Porsche-feeling gaming gadget is compatible with most current and upcoming racing games. The $350 Porsche 911 Turbo S steering wheel that available in coming December and take pre-order now seems perfect for people who loves racing games very much.
The HP Compaq NB6910: An armoured notebook
With crime on the rise and criminals increasingly techno-savvy, laptop owners have to be ever careful and wary. Laptop thefts can be devastating not only for the financial loss, but also the loss of important documents and files. HP Compaq has an answer to this .dilemma. The HP Compaq NB6910 is a dream laptop for protection against crime. Equipped with a fingerprint reader, password protection functions and a two-factor authentification system (via USB tokens or smart cards), the NB6910 gives its owners peace of mind. It is medium in size and weighs slightly more than two kg. It complements the serious and elegant look of the professional businessman or businesswoman on the go.
It has an Intel Centrino Pro 2.2GHz processor with 1GB DDR2 SDRAM. It also comes with a140GB hard disk. It has an ATI Mobility Radeon graphics chipset which has 64MB video memory. The battery lasts for an average of 130 minutes.
The HP Compaq NB6910 carries all the standard office applications including complex spreadsheet calculations. The weary businessmen can also get some entertainment from this machine. It has a DVD-R/RW and a 14.1-inch widescreen display which allows satisfactory video-viewing pleasure. Priced from $2,799, this notebook is designed with business people in mind - secure, light, efficient and travel-friendly.
Microsoft Announce New Zune 2
The famous software and technology company, Microsoft has announced its new second-generation portable media player, the new Zune 2 with a large 3.2-inch screen and sleek black body styling. In addition, they also introduced the new flash-based Zune 4GB and 8GB models that comes with smaller body size and 1.8 inch screen, both of them available in wide variety of colours including pink, green, black and glossy red. 
The new Zune that able to share music files and other media wirelessly with other Zune owners will sport the “squircle” Zune Control Pad, an useful touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device.
“Twenty years ago we bet the company on an integrated productivity suite of word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and we changed the way people work,” said Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chairman. “Today we’re making big bets on games, music, video and connecting these entertainment experiences to help change the way people play.”
Other major improvement in the new Zune 2 are the wireless syncing and a new DRM-free music store, aiming to enhance your music-style experience.
“For something we pulled together in six months, we are very pleased with the satisfaction we got,” said Bill Gates in an interview Tuesday. “The satisfaction for the device was superhigh. The satisfaction on the software actually is where we’d expect to see a huge uptick this year. It was just so-so on the software side.”
The new Zune 80GB hard-drive model will cost for $249 while the ultra-compact flash-based Zune 4GB and 8GB models cost for $149 and $199.99, respectively.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Looking Forward to the World’s First OLED Ultra-Thin TV by SONY
World leading electronic manufacturer, Sony Corp, revealed that it will bring to consumers the world’s first television that based on Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) technology. The great thing about OLED is it size and weight. OLED is so thin and light until you can even place it on a plastic film. Besides, OLED panels are also energy efficient. With the emergence of OLED into TV market, it will definitely pose a strong challenge to LCD and Plasma. Size always does matter!
The Tokyo based company put a very high hope on its first OLED TV. Sony wants it to be the symbol of the revival of Sony’s technological prowess. According to Sony, it expects the upcoming 11-inch OLED TV with a thickness of 3mm to sell for $1,740. The price targeted by Sony is almost as high as retail prices for some 40-inch LCD models. More on specification and technical details on Sony OLED TV.
The Tokyo based company put a very high hope on its first OLED TV. Sony wants it to be the symbol of the revival of Sony’s technological prowess. According to Sony, it expects the upcoming 11-inch OLED TV with a thickness of 3mm to sell for $1,740. The price targeted by Sony is almost as high as retail prices for some 40-inch LCD models. More on specification and technical details on Sony OLED TV.
Latest Sony XEL-1 OLED TV With Only 3mm Ultra-Thin Thickness
The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has official announced its first ultra-thin television, named as XEL-1. It’s an 11-inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV measures just 3mm (0.12-inches) thick, about the same size as a coin. Besides, this extremely high performance TV will feature an incredible contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, 960 x 450 resolution, 2 x 1W speakers and a low 45W power consumption. 
In addition, this OLED TV also sports an Ethernet and USB port to enable the connection to a PC for streaming media and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port for the connection of any other electronic devices.
“Some people have said attractive products are slow to come at Sony despite its technological strength,” said Ryoji Chubachi, president of Sony. “I want this world’s first OLED TV to be the symbol of the revival of Sony’s technological prowess,” he said, referring to the new technology. “I want this to be the flag under which we charge forwards to turn the fortunes around.”
The new ultra-thin Sony XEL-1 OLED TV which has brighter pictures, higher contrast and better color than LCD and plasma TV is expected to be available in coming December 1, 2007 for 200,000 yen ($1,200).
New HTC Touch Dual (Slide)
The Taiwan-based company, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) has recently official announced its new HTC Touch Dual, an upgraded version of an impressive HTC Touch which we’ve previously called HTC Touch Slide. The latest HTC Touch Dual is comes with an 3.5G device with HSDPA high-speed data, UMTS (i.e. 3G), EDGE, GPRS connectivity and even an innovative, sleek and stylish sliding keypad, as what you see in the photo. 
According to HTC, the Touch has sold over 800,000 units in Europe alone, and this new redesigned model should definitely strengthen the Touch reputation.
Key Features Of New HTC Touch Dual ( Touch Slide):
- Discover TouchFLO™, a revolutionary touch-screen technology that allows finger-touch scrolling, panning and photo zooming
- Innovative 3D touch cube interface for quick and easy navigation
- Slide-out 20-key keyboard or 16-key keypad for single-handed typing
- Worldwide connectivity (HSDPA, 3G, and GPRS/EDGE/GSM)
- Windows Mobile® 6 Professional with Direct Push Outlook® e-mail
- Live HTC Home™ featuring time and weather display, quick launcher, and one-touch ring tone settings
- 2 megapixel camera for shooting photos/videos and a second camera for video calls
“The HTC Touch Dual expands the HTC Touch product family and integrates 3.5G connectivity and a sliding keyboard into a slim and stylish design. This combination provides customers with the most uncompromising and intuitive touch experience available on a phone,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC. “The HTC Touch has not only changed the way people interact with their phone but it has redefined what touch means on a consumer device. HTC is committed to bringing advanced levels of technology to consumers with continuous innovation. The HTC Touch Dual is the next step forward.”
The stylish and cool HTC Touch Dual is expected to be a next hot-selling cellphone!
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