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How to Get 4.5 GB of Dropbox Storage for Free

From Gizmodo:

The more Dropbox storage space you have, the happier your computer will be. It’s true! And the more free Dropbox storage space you get, the happier your wallet will be. And right now, you can get 4.5 GB of Dropbox space FOR FREE. Win freaking win. Here’s how.

Dropbox is running a beta test on its new Experimental Dropbox 1.3.12 software right now and will give you 4.5 GB of storage (at 500MB increments) to test out some of the new features in Dropbox beta. What the new feature does is enable the automatic imports of photos and videos from cameras, smartphones and SD cards. Basically, when you plug in a camera to your computer, Dropbox will start uploading the pictures to your Dropbox and you’ll start getting free storage. Neat!

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Untethered Jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iOS 5 Is Finally Here

From Lifehacker:

iPhone-hacking group Chronic Dev Teamjust released the first untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 running iOS 5.0.1. We’ve explained why a tethered jailbreak can be such a hassle, which is why we’ve been waiting to recommend jailbreaking your up-to-date iPhone. Luckily, that wait is over.

…for Mac users, at least. Like normal, the initial release of the GreenPois0n tool, dubbed GreenPois0n Absinthe, is available for Mac only, with Windows and Linux versions on the way. Keep your eyes open for an update to our always up-to-date jailbreaking guide shortly.

Your Wait is (Finally) Over | GreenPois0n

Note: If you’re having trouble loading the GreenPois0n page, here’s a direct link to the download.

Wikipedia Brings Offline Article Saving, Location-Based Search, and More to Android

From Lifehacker:

Android: The official Wikipedia app for Android lets you save articles for offline viewing, search articles pertaining to your location, share articles, and more without the need for a mobile browser.

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Sign Into Your Google Account on Public Computers Without Typing Anything

From Lifehacker:

If you ever want to log into your Google account when you’re at a public computer, where you’re unsure whether or not there’s a keylogger installed, there’s now a simple solution. And it’s from Google!

First, point the (insecure) computer’s browser at accounts.google.com/sesame. Now pull out your Android, iPhone, or other smartphone, open any app capable of reading QR codes (Google Goggles is a fine choice, for example) and take a shot of the QR code that generated ataccounts.google.com/sesame. When your phone’s browser (which will need to be signed into your Google account) visits the URL encoded in the QR code, that will signal to Google’s servers that you’re at this computer, and the browser of questionable security will automatically log you into your Google account without any typing on your part.

Of course, you’re going to have to be logged into your Google account on your phone, but theoretically your phone is secure, while the terminal you’re at is not. Also, make sure to log off when you’re done!

accounts.google.com/sesame
Google Debuts Secure Password-Free Login via QR Code | Softpedia via Google Plus

The Best Jailbreak Tweaks and Apps for iPad

From Lifehacker:  The Best Jailbreak Tweaks and Apps for iPad.

Now that you have jailbroken your first generation iPad, it’s time to start tweaking it to fit your liking. No matter what type of feature you’re looking for, there’s probably an app or tweak for it. Here are some of our favorites.

A number of tweaks and apps are available for both iPhone and iPad, especially if you’re interested in customizing the look of the operating system or tweaking the lock screen. Check out our list of the best jailbreak apps for iOS 5 to find a good starting place for customizing your jailbroken iPad. Still, a number of tweaks enhance the experience on an iPad specifically, so let’s take a look at a few of the best.

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