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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 09, 2012, 08:51 AM »

Version 1.1.0 out with the following changes:

* Reimplemented local mail send component - moved away from central server

To update, click on the download link in the opening post, or use Help > Check for Updates. The server mail sending functionality will be shut down Wed February 1st 2012. Could you please test this release and let me know if you  have issues using it with your mail settings?

This version should resolve any hacking/security/privacy issues mentioned in the topic.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 09, 2012, 06:50 AM »

Version 1.0.2 out with the following changes:

* Fixed  alerting incorrectly that %appdata%\NoteMe could not be created, thanks to rgdot

To update, click on the download link in the opening post, or use Help > Check for Updates

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 08, 2012, 12:58 PM »

Well it sounds like due to theoretical issues I'm having to make the app less practical. I'm a bit demoralised.

Regarding your comments, it's trivial to ban ips based on access logs, I can do that right now. There are billions of webpages on the internet, why do you think hackers will spend the time to hack my webhost just to get at mine? I doubt it will become a target just because a bit of php code contains a gmail username and password. There are bigger problems then for my hoster - who is very reliable. Also there are not many users of NoteMe, so the target is tiny.

So, the code is secure. The only weakness in the current setup is that a snooper can read out the outgoing http call and intercept the message (along with all other unencrypted network traffic) before it's being processed. A simple solution is to encrypt it before sending it. I rather work on that then add SMTP configuration, because it's in my opinion the barrier of email configuration is larger than the debated issue.

But I think now some people will have decided against using the program even though it's more likely spyware will read your outlook mail then target NoteMe.

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Finished Programs / Re: DONE: AltTab Fingertips v1.3 - 14 Jan 08

« on: January 08, 2012, 05:42 AM »

Thanks for your compliment delwoode!

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 03, 2012, 06:34 AM »

Also want to say having this discussion is helpful

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 03, 2012, 06:32 AM »

Let me reply to your points individually:

With regards to single point of attack, the last 30 days of messages could be read, not all messages. I could keep multiple accounts so only some messages are compromised in this wurst case scenario.

If a single point of failure is an worry i am happy to add fallback urls to other hosts. I'll make a note.

There is definitely a need for this central setup though: 1) almost no average user knows their smtp details or knows where to find them. 2) I don't want loads of complaints of non functional smtp configurations due to firewalls, typos, edge cases. It reflects badly on me and the program when it is not working. The current setup works for everyone. 3) entering a bunch of configuration details is not a pleasant experience and is a significant barrier to using the program. I have looked at thinderbirds auto configuration documentation and perhaps mail settings are stored in the registry but implementing this might push auto hotkey too far.

And just as a FYI when delivering your regular unencrypted email, it goes through a bunch of servers that can read it.

That said i agree the setup is not ideal, I'm trying to find a balance between the various factors.

I could add the functionality you asked for and make it optional, and I will be supporting two solutions, add complexity to the program, and any time spent on the central setup will not benefit the other setup and vice versa. Sounds like the worst of both worlds.

I'll think about it.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: January 02, 2012, 09:57 AM »

Thanks for your feedback. The bug after setup will need to be fixed.

I understand you would not recommend people sending messages through noteme, however you do trust the author with admin privs on your computer to install it. So is the problem that people other than me could read the message?
The only weakness in the current setup is that the connection from noteme to the server isn't https yet. Whereas with a direct delivery executable you are saving credentials on your computer, which is more likely to get snooped on.

So could you clarify thus more please? I'm happy to address any concrete issues and look at improving the app.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Could someone please help me with treeview in this ahk script?

« on: December 31, 2011, 07:31 AM »

If I understand you correctly, in order to only add folders beginning with the initial you have clicked you need to add another parameter to the AddSubFoldersToTree function passing the initial, then use that to start the loop:

AddSubFoldersToTree(Folder, ParentItemID = 0, Initial)
{
    ; This function adds to the TreeView all subfolders in the specified folder.
    ; It also calls itself recursively to gather nested folders to any depth.
    Loop %Folder%\%Initial%*.*, 2  ; Retrieve all of Folder's sub-folders.
    {
        AddSubFoldersToTree(A_LoopFileFullPath, TV_Add(A_LoopFileName, ParentItemID, "Icon4"))
        TV_Modify(0, "Sort")
   }
   If ParentItemID!=0
      IniWrite, %A_LoopFileFullPath%, %A_Temp%\PathsList.ini, PathsList, %ParentItemID%
}

This is assuming you are recreating the treeview everytime you press the button.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: NoteMe

« on: December 27, 2011, 03:29 PM »

Thanks rgdot! Sorry to hear about windows xp problems, I will post an updated working Windows XP tested release as soon as I have a testing environment ready.

Can you confirm the issue remains after running NoteMe /resetsettings?

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AutoHotkey / AHK_L / PHP Encryption

« on: December 20, 2011, 06:11 AM »

I'm trying to encrypt a string POSTed to a webpage and decrypt it with a PHP script.  Has anyone done this with AHK and can share the code, as the pointers on the AHK forums I have found so far create hashes that are incompatible with PHP, and therefore cannot be decrypted unless I reiplement the encryption/decryption in one of the languages.

Any algorithm will be better than nothing. I must have tried over a dozen implementations but any that use Microsoft's cryptographic libraries produce different hashes than PHP implementations.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Steam Holiday Sale has Started

« on: December 20, 2011, 05:01 AM »

Any recommendations? (non shooter)

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Living Room / Re: Windows XP system clock losing (lots) of time.

« on: December 19, 2011, 07:11 AM »

I agree

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General Software Discussion / Re: Google Gmail problem - "Nested groups detected".

« on: December 16, 2011, 06:54 AM »

NOt sure how much this will help you, but it might:
http://www.google.co...e1c8ef2c45&hl=en

Example of nested groups:

Group 'le1' contains [email protected]
Group 'ue' contains [email protected]
Group 'everyone' contains Group 'le1' and Group 'ue'

Send email to Group 'everyone'.

[email protected] is in a nested group.

So perhaps abcd@googlegroups is subscribed to a your group and another subscriber of your group is a second group of which abcd@googlegroups also is a subscriber to. Therrefore this address is subscribed more than once.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 15, 2011, 10:41 AM »

Using a few build / packing  batch scripts I wrote over time together with a search and replace utility to compile Autohotkey scripts into an executable and packaging it with InnoSetup in one step. I'm using Notepad++ because it has autohotkey syntax support.

The batch file specifies builds, calls search and replace so I can keep things like version numbers, debug toggle in one place, taskkilling the process, moving the support files in one place, generating a dcupdate and versioninfo.xml file etc.

The serverside script is php using phpmailer. Screenshots made with DuckLink Screen Capture.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 15, 2011, 10:08 AM »

Ah I'm sorry if that isn't clear - useful feedback, I'm letting donationcoder do the hard work of providing a donation infrastructure
I see donationcoder provides a 'direct offsite' donation, but there's no way to change the value as a donator it seems. Then again it's not in DC's interest. That's fine, this is a DC NANY app.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 15, 2011, 06:12 AM »

Version 1.0.1 is out (it's going fast) ((that is not the codename))!
+ Now tabbing directly from receipient to message body.
+ Added "How To Use" menu item with usage examples
+ Added "Discussion Form" menu item linking to this thread
+ Added "Donate" button menu item to help menu
+ Using NoteMe itself to Send Feedback

I've written up some tips on how to use NoteMe with webservices. You can find this link in Help > How to use

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 15, 2011, 03:30 AM »

By default the selected email address is the one last used, see the post above to override this.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 15, 2011, 03:29 AM »

To set a default email address
Edit the properties of the shortcut (probably in your start menu)


add to the end of the Target value the following two parameters: /to [email protected]


Now launch NoteMe with that shortcut. Tada!






Note:
This email address must already have been entered. To enter it, launch NoteMe without the two parameters

enter the address in the address box and exit the program. Addresses are saved on exit

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 14, 2011, 10:41 AM »

Version 1.0.0 is out!

* You can now run NoteMe noninteractively from the commandline (thanks to mouser for request):
   NoteMe.exe /hidden /message "hello me!" /to [email protected]
* You can preselect the receipient and prepopulate the message from the commandline as a side effect to the feature above
* Minus button to delete address from list.
* Fix windows size changes (the window was growing progressively larger)
* Now using in memory string instead of a temporary file to queue message for processing
* Bug fixes and performance increase

You need to add an email address via the interface before you can use it via the commandline.

To update, click on the download link above, or use Help > Check for Updates. Or next time the program starts if it has been a week since you last checked, as NoteMe silently checks for updates at most weekly after exiting.

Could use some testers for the last sprint!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Microsoft goes all Apple with a Kill Switch for Apps under Win8

« on: December 09, 2011, 09:24 AM »

Let's see Linux...
We have Android and iOS mobile devices, both have a kill switch. Apple has never used theirs. Google has. Android runs on Linux. Watch out for the spin.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 06, 2011, 10:47 AM »

Yes there is am SMTP timeout issue atm solves itself, wonder whats going on.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 06, 2011, 10:29 AM »

No login details or passwords are stored in the program, only a url to a serverside script is. See the opening post for info and readme.

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Living Room / Re: Paypal confusion - it not using my credit balance.

« on: December 06, 2011, 07:11 AM »

No according to the screenshot the payment method is 'Paypal balance' ie the money in your account.
Yor paypal balance must be higher than the money you are paying out so there is no mention about a 'alternative payment method'.

Paypal AFAIK always will try to use your Balance before charging you, however each currency has its own balance, so if you have $50 in your account but you pay in euro's it will charge your credit card. That's how I understand it anyway.

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 - NoteMe - Mail Myself

« on: December 06, 2011, 06:55 AM »

Version 0.3.0 out with the following changes:
* Zero configuration, messages are sent server side via GMail!
* Swoosh sound is played when messages are sent successfully, otherwise you get an alert with the error
* Privacy policy added to opening post and readme
* Bug Fixes & performance increases

Probably some people won't like that NoteMe is now centrally processing messages and that mails are stored in the trash folder of gmail, but I am aiming for easy of use and reliability. no longer the case as of version 1.1.0

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: N.A.N.Y. 2012 Brainstorming, Suggestions, General Discussion

« on: December 02, 2011, 03:15 PM »

only one template per extension