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Why Do Apple Products Reset To January 1st 1970 ?

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0000

Apple's software and operating system is based on the unix framework. So when the batteries drain out or if the device is reseted, almost all Apple products be it Macbook's, iPhones, iPads, iPods etc. reset to the beginning of unix epoch time or POSIX time: 12:00 AM UTC 1st January, 1970.

Unix time calculates the number of seconds elapsed since that date. But here comes the problem. The standard Unix time_t (data type representing a point in time) is a signed integer data type, traditionally of 32 bits. This means maximum amount of seconds that unix time based devices can calculate will eventually run out on 19 January 2038 ! Think of it as the next Y2K bug, some even call it the UNIX millennium bug. Its such a big problem that xkcd even made a comic on it :

Courtesy : xkcd

This problem could effect unix and unix like (linux) devices. Including many modern apple, android and linux based devices. The most vulnerable are embedded system devices like GPS, communication devices and transportation safety systems in air crafts, automobiles, ships etc. The embedded devices cannot be easily updated and pose a huge risk for failure.

Fortunately modern 64 bit system use signed 64-bit time_t integers which enable them to display time approximately 292 billion years from now. So you won't have to worry till they year December 292,277,026,596. Check out more information on the Year 2038 problem here.

Amazing Breaker Hints, Tips, Tricks, & Strategies

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:49:00 +0000

Amazing Breaker truly is an amazing strategy game available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (Amazing Breaker HD) where you have to break ice sculptures using bombs in typical physics based aim and shoot gameplay (like angry birds). I just completed all 80 levels with 3 stars. So, Here are some tips and tricks to help you with this fun addiction:

1) Always get the bonus bombs before they disappear. If you have to make a choice between getting one of two bonus bombs always choose the Purple Helicopter bomb.

2) Purple Helicopter Bomb > Blue Ghost Bomb > Green Split Bomb > Red Spike Bomb. Many a times the green split bomb is more valuable than the blue ghost bomb especially if you have more than one bomb left in your arsenal.

3) Try to split the green split bombs as wide as it can be chained for maximum impact.

4) Chain purple helicopter bombs with green split bombs for an amazing kill blast.

5) Remember you don't have to have a chain blast every time with a purple helicopter bomb. Release the bomb jewels (in a chain) early on and let the empty helicopter capsule bomb another place. This way you can have more impact. ie. You can use your purple bomb as a dual impact green split bomb + red spike bomb. Kill two birds with one stone.

6) Try to place the bombs in the center. It super annoying when small ice fragments ruin your whole shot.

7) Remember bombs can bounce on the side panels and top panel. Use this to your advantage.

8) Blue ghost bombs can be controlled slightly in any direction (including up and down).

Update:
9) Ok I just found about this now, there is a switch button on the left hand bottom corner of the screen that allows you to switch a current bomb with the one next in queue.

Thats all the tips, tricks, hints and strategies I can think of for now. Do let me know in the comments if you have any of your own. And let the impatient wait for new bombs and levels begin.

Game Dev Story Tips Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:21:00 +0000

Game Dev Story is an amazing business simulation game popular on iOS devices (iPhone and iPod Touch) and PC. Here are a list of tips, guides and strategies in order for you to succeed.

1) To get a hardware engineer the easy way, simply recruit (Staff -> Hire -> Hollywood agent) and hire Chumpan Z-Force (yes he is a monkey). You can now make consoles !!! This option is available only at a later stage though (you will have to try this a few times, try other ways of hiring if not successful.)

2) Always enter Gamedex and choose the most expensive option you can affoard. Gamedex gives you the best Return On Investment (ROI). Even better than advertising.

3) Don't outsource or insource the project to the same person. Have a combination of users to get best results.

4) Hackers are the best all round employees for recruitment. Hire as many as you can. This is followed by directors.

5) Increase at least once aspect of you game (Fun and creativity recommended) in order to get more sales. More fun = more crowds, high creativity = high rating.

6) Use "Dead Bull" followed by Fun boost, graphics boost, sound boost, creativity boost etc. to get the best results.

7) Here are a list of the best genre / game type combinations:

Action	Basketball
Action	Historical
Action	Horror
Action	Ogre
Action	Sumo
Action	Soccer
Action	Ninja
Action RPG	Poncho
Action RPG	Hunting
Adventure	Cartoon
Adventure	Cowboy
Adventure	Detective
Audio Novel	Cowboy
Audio Novel	Cutie
Audio Novel	Detective
Audio Novel	Movies
Audio Novel	Romance
Audio Novel	Dating
Audio Novel	Horror
Board	Chess
Card Game	Comics
Educational	High School
Life	Animal
Life	Ping Pong
Life	Pop Star
Life	Soccer
Life	Town
Life	Word
Life	Wrestling
Life	Comics
Life	Dating
Life	F1 Racing
Life	Game Co.
Life	Mushroom
Motion	Dance
Motion	Drums
Motion	Fitness
Motion	Skiing
Motion	Snowboard
Motion	Volleyball
Motion	Pinball
Motion	Pop Star
Motion	Slots
Music	Dance
Music	Drums
Online RPG	Medieval
Online Sim	Architecture
Online Sim	Conv. Store
Online Sim	Cutie
Online Sim	Game Co.
Online Sim	Pop Star
Online Sim	Stocks
Online Sim	Swimming
Online Sim	Virtual Pet
Online Sim	Mushroom
Puzzle	Checkers
Puzzle	Reversi
Racing	Motorsport
Racing	Snowboard
Racing	Swimsuit
RPG	Fantasy
RPG	Ogre
RPG	Mushroom
Shooter	Horseshoes
Shooter	Robot
Simulation	Architecture
Simulation	Bookstore
Simulation	Cartoon
Simulation	F1 Racing
Simulation	Game Co.
Simulation	Motorsport
Simulation	Movies
Simulation	Pop Star
Simulation	Romance
Simulation	Soccer
Simulation	Train
Simulation	Comics
Simulation	Cutie
Simulation	Mushroom
Simulation	Town
Table	Mahjong
Table	Poncho
Trivia	Comedy
Trivia	Cosplay
Trivia	Sumo
Trivia	Mini-skirt

Tiny Wings Cheats And Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Tiny Wings is an amazing iOS exclusive game for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad (retina pad recommended). I have completed all the achievements and received the x30 nest multiplier. The following are a list of cheats, hind and tips to master the game.

Cheats, Tips and Tricks:

1) Master the slide. You need to get perfect slides in order to finish the objectives. This is a basic but often overlooked tip. Try to get the timing perfect.

2) Try to say as much as you can in fever mode. This is especially important for you to reach the 9th (x30 objective) and peek into the 10th level.

3) There is a small glitch to complete the 34secs in fever mode objective. Simply have some one call you when you are in fever mode and ta da ... achievement unlocked. Goes without saying this is an iphone only trick.

4) This is a small but ingenious trick for those of you struggling with the upside down objective where you have to turn the iOS device upside down and reach the 5th island. Simply turn the device upside down and slowly and carefully make the device as horizontal as possible (leave a slight tilt).This makes the objective absolutely easy to complete.

5) Flying through the 4th island in fever mode is the toughest objective in my opinion. The hills in tiny wings are randomly generated ever few hours. So memorize those placements in order to get fever mode. Kill the app and wait a couple of hours for the hill to regenerate if the level is too complex for you.

6) Tiny wings is much easier to play on iPad than the iPhone or iPod touch. So if you have an iPad try it out on it.

Hacks:
Go to cydia and search for "Tiny Wings Hack". Goes without saying this is for Jailbroken devices only.

The rest of the objectives are quite straight forward. Search for walkthroughs in case you get stuck in any level. Good luck and happy gaming.

Angry Birds Golden Eggs Locations - All 22 Golden Eggs

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0000

Angry birds golden eggs location

Currently there are 22 golden eggs (technically 21 golden eggs and 1 golden football) available to be unlocked in angry birds (UPDATED: as of March 2011). Use the following guide below to walkthrough guide find all angry birds golden eggs location :

Note: This walkthrough guide works for iPhone, iPod Touch (iOS), Android, PS3, PSP, PC, Facebook & Mac. You may use this guide to unlock the golden eggs irrespective of the platform you are on.

1) The 1st angry birds golden egg location is quite easy. While playing any level press the pause button (top left hand corner) and choose the "?" help option (bottom left) in the menu. Keep pressing the "Tick button", you will find the golden egg in the 4th frame which illustrate how to use the white bird. Touch the golden egg to unlock it.

2) To find the second angry birds golden egg simply go to the main menu (where the play button is available. The click on the setting button (left bottom corner) and click on the "i" credits button. Scroll down and touch the golden egg to unlock the bonus level.

3) For the third angry birds golden eggs location, just go to the episode select screen tap on the sun (bottom centre) to unlock the golden egg.

4) The fourth angry birds golden location is fairly easy too, Go to the "Mighty Hoax" -> level 5-19 : the egg is located on the right side off the screen. Simply Zoom out till you see the egg and use the yellow bird to touch the egg.

5) This one is quite straight forward. Go to the "Poached Eggs" -> level 2-2: just destroy the beach ball to unlock the bonus golden egg level.

6) Ok, I got to admit this one is hard. You have to get 3 stars in all levels of "Poached Eggs" to unlock this egg. It has no special location, just get 3 stars in all the levels.

7) Another super easy angry birds golden egg location. Simply go to "Poached Eggs" level 1-8 and tap the treasure chest in the bottom a couple of times. That's it.

8) Another toughie Obtain 3 stars in all levels of "Mighty Hoax" to unlock the golden egg.

9) Go to "Mighty Hoax" -> level 4-7: zoom out and egg will be on top of cliff (right hand side). Use the yellow bird to unlock the golden egg.

10) Go to "Danger Above" -> level 6-14: the yellow ballon contains the golden egg. Use the green boomerang bird to easily retrieve the golden egg.

11) Go "Danger Above" Level Selection Screen and drag the 8th page to the far right to unlock the golden egg. This one is a bit tricky make sure you drag it as much as you can to reveal the egg.

12) You knew this was coming, get 3 stars on all levels of "Danger Above" to unlock the 11th golden egg.

13) Choose the "Danger Above" -> level 8-15: you will find the egg under the slingshot. This one is a bit tricky compared to all the other "Angry birds golden eggs locations", use the green boomerang bird to retrieve the egg.

14) Go to the "Big Setup" -> level 9-14: Zoom out and you shall see the golden egg wearing a hat. Use a bird to smash it and unlock the bonus level.

15) In the "Big Setup" -> level 10-3: use a bird to smash the duck beneath the bridge to get the golden egg.

16) In the "Big Setup level" -> 11-15: If you zoom out to see the whole level it is on the left below the slingshot. Hit it with the boomerangbird.

17) I found this to be extremely hard, get 3 stars in all levels of "The Big Setup" to get the egg.

18) In the "Ham ‘Em High" -> level 12-12: Destroy the trophy in the middle to unlock the egg. This one will take a couple of tries as it is quite hard.

19) In the "Ham ‘Em High level" -> 13-10: First zoom out till you see the egg and launch a white bird tap the screen at the right time to launch him up in the air to hit the egg. Again this will take a couple of tries to master.

20) The final famous "Super Bowl / Rio" angry birds golden egg location which was discretely featured in the angry birds animated movie trailer at the super bowl is quite tricky go to "Ham ‘Em High" -> level 13-12: Zoom out and shoot a White bird backwards and make it drop the egg bomb on the protruding step of the hill. Make sure the egg hits the step to unlock the level.

21) In "Ham ‘Em High level 14-4" Zoom out and you will notice the golden egg perched above the cliff. Launch a yellow bird and tap him at the right time to get the egg - this requires some practice but not that difficult.

22) UPDATE : Get 3 stars in all the levels in "Ham ‘Em High" and the 3 facebook bonus levels to unlock the 22nd golden egg.

And that's it for now. Watch out for the new angry birds' Rio movie and game to launch this March. I will update this page if there are any new angry birds golden egg locations available in the future.

GTA Chinatown Wars iPhone Cheat Codes

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:14:00 +0000

It's good to see big names like GTA hitting the App store . As promised here are the awesome cheats for Grand Theft Auto : Chinatown Wars iPhone and iPod Touch edition.

LOADOA – Grenade, nightstick, pistol, minigun, assault rifle, micro SMG, and stubby shotgun.
LOADOB – Molotov, tazer, dual pistols, flamethrower, carbine, SMG, and dual-barrel shotgun.
LOADOC – Mine, chainsaw, revolver, flamethrower, carbine, SMG, and dual-barrel shotgun.
LOADOD – Flashbang, bat, pistol, RPG, carbine, micro SMB and stubby shotgun.
CASHIN – Grants $10,000 extra cash.
LIFEUP – Refills your life to full.
SHELLY – Refills your armor to full.
TRIPPY – Unknown
COPIN – Raises your wanted level by 1 star.
COPOUT – Lowers your wanted level by 1 star.

I tested these cheat codes on my itouch , it works great it should work with no problem on your iPhone's too. And if you haven't bought GTA Chinatown wars for your iphone , please do.

Stumblepod.com : Mobile edition

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Top 10 Funniest MSN Quotes / Phrases / One liners

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:15:00 +0000

My top 10 favorite funniest Msn Quotes :

1) There are 10 types of people in this world . People who understand binary and people who don't.

2) The last you got some ass was when your finger slipped through the toilet paper.

3) Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

4) If Jack Helped you off a horse,would you help Jack off a horse.

5) The best time to get diarrhea is when you have constipation.

6) Don't drink water , fishes have sex in it.

7) The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

8) " Be nice to geeks, chances are you will end up working for them. " - Bill Gates

9) If God is watching us, the least we can do is be entertaining.

10) I am like a bar of chocolate , half sweet and half nuts .

Fell free to add you own funny msn quotes / one liners at the comments .

Creative Hidden Logo Symbols

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:44:00 +0000

Companies use logos as a medium for branding to earn recognition . Here are some logos which take it to the next step by implementing subliminal symbols and messages in their logo designs :

7) Goodwill Industries :

Goodwill industries is a North American nonprofit organization which aids people with disadvantages . At first glance their logo looks like a face with a smile , but with a closer look you will notice the lower case 'g' in their logo .

6) Sun Microsystems :

Ok . May be its just me , but I didn't notice the diamond shaped logo at the right actually had the alphabets S-U-N in it until recently . Talk about symmetry . Now that's creative.

5) FedEx :

The hidden symbol in this logo is known to many . Just in case you haven't seen it , there is a hidden white arrow between the orange alphabets "E" and "x".

4) Yoga Australia :

I love this one . The illustration of the Australian map in between her bent leg and stretched out arm is perfectly subtle . It would have been cooler though if the map was made on the lower part of her body posture ... as Australia is refereed to as the land "Down under" .

3) Toblerone :

Toberone originated from Bern , a city in Switzerland that is rumored to mean as “The City of bears” . Now do you see the yellow bear in the logo of Toberone's Swiss Alps ? Pretty sneaky eh ? Its nice to see a little known fun fact being hidden in such a popular logo .

2) Amazon.com :

Amazon.com is a perfect example of powerful yet simple logo . The yellow arrow that points out from "a" to "z" neatly represents that they sell everything from A to Z . The subtle smile of the arrow's curve is an added bonus reflecting customer satisfaction .

1) Cluenatic :

This logo is designed for a puzzle game that involves unraveling four clues . Hence the letters C-L-U-E are arranged to give a maze like appearance . Another cool part of this logo design is that it looks like a key when viewed from a distance . Now that's what I call sheer brilliance .

Stumblepod comic #1 : At the museum

noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:53:00 +0000

Stumblepod Comic #1 :

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noreply@blogger.com (Stumblepod) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:47:00 +0000

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