Fit Wet hot tub cycling machine is the stuff nightmares are made of

Fit Wet's concept stationary bike combines a jacuzzi with a cycling machine. Can it really work the magic it advertises?

There are a lot of trendy exercise fads that pop up every now and then, and I’m not above admitting that I’m always curious to try. Take for example, the SuftSET Fitness waterless surfing class I took back in April. The class may not be a national sensation like your average zumba session, but it was a fun experiment when I had the chance. This Fit Wet cycling workout that combines a stationary bike with a hot tub, however, I just cannot get into. In fact, it just looks so awkward and uncomfortable, I’m not sure anyone could take it seriously especially given the promotional video below.

According to Fit Wet’s philosophy, users can experience 12 times the intensity because water adds a stronger resistance than air, forcing the pedaler to work harder to push through. Okay, logical. Acting as a hot tub hybrid, the Fit Wet is also able to massage your body while you work out so you’re relaxed and invigorated — something most exercises never do. The water jets streaming at your ass while you pedal also help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, rubbing your skin into the perfect, springy consistency it was when you were a wee teenager. Yeah, I don’t know about that. If all it took was some water guns shooting at my thighs, I would be spend all my days in a backyard with a hose, water massaging the living crap out of my legs.

We’ve seen water exercises where you can jog around the edge of a swimming pool against the current, but just the social aspect of the Fit Wet makes it even more awkward. “Are you a couple or a group of friends?” Why, yes, I’d love to cycle in my bikini while staring into the eyes of my best buddy as we pedal in what looks like an aquarium’s bathroom. How is it even possible that you can spin hard in a tub of water firing into your butt cheeks without making a total, splashy mess? And how does one control their bladder drinking water while submerged in water?

As much as we’d like the Fit Wet to stay a concept, the device recently unveiled a prototype at the Interbike expo in Las Vegas. Fit Wet, if you’re reading, I’ve yet to be converted to a believer. If you can prove otherwise, I’d love to face my fears, take this oddball project out for a spin, and see with my own eyes whether I walk away with an 800 calorie deficit or a pool of sweaty tub water.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Malware present on PCs before they even reach stores, says Microsoft

Your machine could be infected by malware before you even turn it on for the first time, according to investigations from Microsoft's digital crimes division now made public as part of a lawsuit against a man suspected to be responsible for helping to make such things possible.

Here’s an unexpected new element in the perpetually ongoing struggle over whether you should buy a PC or a Mac: A newly-released report is claiming that malware is being installed on PC machines before they’re even released from the factories – and the source of that new report is theoretically someone who would know: Microsoft.

The claim comes after researchers working for the software giant investigated the sale of counterfeit software in China discovered malware pre-installed on four out of twenty machines tested, with pirated or fake versions of Windows present on every single one of the tested machines. Each of the twenty machines were brand new, and had been purchased for the purpose of testing, and as such hadn’t been used prior to testing.

According to the report, the most aggressive piece of malware found on any of the twenty machines was a software known as Nitol, which links machines to a botnet and has been found on systems as far afield as the US, Russia, China, Australia and Germany, with the malware apparently being controlled by servers in the Cayman Islands.

The investigation is believed to have started a little over a year ago, with Microsoft employees in China purchasing new PCs and laptops as part of a push to discover how widespread counterfeit Microsoft software was in the Chinese market. According to Microsoft’s Patrick Stratton, a manager in the company’s digital crimes unit and the author of the report revealing this information, the discovery of the machine pre-loaded with Nitol was most surprising – and most disturbing.

“As soon as we powered on this particular computer, of its own accord without any instruction from us, it began reaching out across the internet, attempting to contact a computer unfamiliar to us,” he wrote in the report, adding that as soon as a thumb drive was plugged into the machine, Nitol copied itself onto that drive and then, when that drive was attached to another machine, copied itself onto the new machine as well.

The reason behind this information coming to light is a new lawsuit filed by Microsoft against a Chinese businessman known as Peng Yong, who it believes to be the man behind a web domain used by the malware to co-ordinate activities. “In short,” the lawsuit reads, “3322.org is a major hub of illegal Internet activity, used by criminals every minute of every day to pump malware and instructions to the computers of innocent people worldwide.”

Peng, perhaps unsurprisingly, denies any wrongdoing on his part, although it’s worth noting that security firm Zscaler reported that 3322.org was responsible for more than 17 percent of malicious web transactions in the world during 2009. The lawsuit was unsealed by a federal court in Virginia yesterday.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Top 10 Printers For Apple Mac PC’s

The majority Mac users are happy with their machines. The problem begins when they can’t configure their machine with gadgets from other producers. Perhaps, it is the highest standard of Mac that doesn’t appear to incorporate the ordinary features of a strange constituent. The proof is the better performance of Mac machines when employed with parts, which are completely well-suited with Apple configuration. The following are some of the best printers that work faultlessly with Mac PCs.

Canon MP 560
For a selling price of only one hundred fifteen dollars, this all-in-one printer is a typical deal for customers. This printer is valuable for printing very huge amounts. Its double tray employs auto-document feeder that is administered by a big multipurpose two inch LCD display. The reader of media card is well prepared to manage most kinds of USB devices, MMC, micro SD cards, and memory sticks.

Epson Stylus NX420
This is among the best Wifi enabled printers. It is produced to scan and print best quality images. With an approximate scanning ability close to 2400 dpi, red eye removals and auto image correction, the 4 ink cartridge reacts with speeds starting from three point three ISO ppm to six point four ISO ppm. It is a very helpful instrument for Mac users who may desire their images to dry immediately. All images and photos can directly be printed using memory cards without using the computer.

Lexmark C510N
It is produced for business users; it prints documents with an image quality of 2400 dpi. The 500 MHZ processor administers the mechanics of picture resolution to provide excellent outcomes at a speed of 8 ppm in color and 30 ppm in monochrome.

Samsung ML 2525 W
If you aren’t happy with printer’s noise, this is among the silent gadgets accessible for Mac clients. This printer is very simple to arrange and can print heavy graphics with no blotching. As said by the producer, the toner cartridge mostly lasts following printing of nearly 2500 pages. A wireless connectivity, USB, Ethernet, and small footprint make it a very important machine.

Epson Artisan 710
This printer isn’t only compatible with any MAC PC on design; however, it also offers quick laser quality at a speed of 9 ppm. Two sided automatic printing and two paper trays can print everything from custom-made CD to coloring books. For instance, the 4 x 6 inch photos of ultra high definition can be printed in below ten seconds.

Canon L170 Laser Fax Printer
This is the most important type of laser fax printer for businesses that are small. It can simply print heavy pictures with a speed of nineteen ppm. Very large memory and the G3 fax speed adds to directory search options and 32 speed dials. This is a moveable printer, which is able to print high quality pictures resembling its desktop siblings.

Brother HL 5370 Black & White
If you ever require a simple yet great printer to deliver uppermost quality monochrome outcomes then there is not anything better than this printer. Mac customers may like its fast printing speed and easy setup. The automatic duplex printing attribute can print double sided papers with a 32 ppm speed. This printer comes with a one year guarantee and is loaded with features, for instance 32 bit memory, built-in wireless, and 300 sheet standard paper capacities.

Brother HL-2140 Personal Laser Printer
This high-class resolution printer is able to print twenty three pages in a minute. The two hundred fifty paper tray can manage most kinds of legal papers. It is well-suited with both Mac and Windows, users will be pleased to become aware of toner saving mode.

Konica Minolta Magicolor 1600W
The lightweight and compact design of this printer is equally appreciated like its performance. Using the technology of plug and play, it can create both color and B&W prints. Its USB printer interface is able to print at 20 ppm speed. With an utmost capacity of two hundred sheets and sixteen MB memory, it is in fact a great value for your money.

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