Friday, March 29, 2013

Know The Different Types Of LCD Monitors And Pick The Best One

It may seem like size is all that matters when it comes to buying a monitor, but there’s a lot going on under the hood. This video from Techquickie tells you everything you need to know about LCD monitors as fast as possible.
Know The Different Types Of LCD Monitors And Pick The Best One

Thursday, March 28, 2013

North Korea Propaganda Video Shows U.S. Invasion

A new propaganda video posted to YouTube depicts North Korea invading the United States.
North Korea Propaganda Video Shows U.S. Invasion

Photos from on top of the Great Pyramid

The Pyramids of Giza close to tourists at 4:00 pm. Recently, a group of Russians managed to hide out at the site after closing time and scramble up the Great Pyramid of Cheops in the fading light. Naturally, they took photos.
Photos from on top of the Great Pyramid

The 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013

Every year, TIME recognizes those who exemplify the very best wit and wisdom Twitter has to offer. Here are the 140 feeds that inspire us to laugh, learn or shake our heads in wonderment.
The 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

8 Death-Defying Photographs That Will Make Your Palms Sweat

Take a deep breath. Maybe sip a soothing cup of chamomile tea, because the terrifying shenanigans of "Mustang Wanted" will make your heart race. The Ukrainian Spider-Man and amateur stuntman scales high-rise structures to pose for stunningly scary photographs. Mustang Wanted shares the death-tempting images and videos on his website and YouTube page, where he has amassed more than a half-million views.
8 Death-Defying Photographs That Will Make Your Palms Sweat

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The 7 Best Online Alarm Clocks with Timer and Sound Notifications

You are at home, browsing the web or watching a movie on Netflix and the only element disrupting your peace and comfort is a very important appointment, due in 4 hours. Knowing how easily you can forget about specific times or critical tasks, once you’ve immersed yourself in the beautiful world of entertainment, you try to find something to keep you afloat; a reminder, a sticky note to put on your desk… an alarm.
The 7 Best Online Alarm Clocks with Timer and Sound Notifications

Explore Everest, Kilimanjaro and more with Google Maps

Most of us have a bucket list of the places we want to visit in our lifetime. If you’re like me, the list is pretty long—to be honest I’d be lucky to get to all of mine. Google Maps has a bucket list too, and today we’re checking off a couple of our favorites so we can make our map more comprehensive and share it with you. And if tall mountains are your thing, you’re in luck.
OExplore Everest, Kilimanjaro and more with Google Maps

Monday, March 18, 2013

How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Other Social Networks

There can be few computer users who do not have at least one social networking account – the likes of Facebook and Twitter are just so prevalent these days. But while it’s easy to sign up for an account, closing one down is not always so simple. Until now.
How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Other Social Networks

Sunday, March 17, 2013

This Week's Biggest Moments in 25 Photos

Feels like just yesterday it was Monday. So many things happened this week that we should remember.
This Week's Biggest Moments in 25 Photos

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Debunking 50 Common Misconceptions

All the things that you thought you knew? Like that Vikings wore helmets with horns. Or that rice causes birds to explore. Or that Marie Antoinette said ‘Let them eat cake’. Yeah, never happened.
Debunking 50 Common Misconceptions

Friday, March 15, 2013

Fail! Soccer Player Hits Post 4 Times on 1 Miss

So close ... and yet so far. A Greek soccer player hits one post twice, the crossbar once and the other post once in an all-time agonizing miss.
Fail! Soccer Player Hits Post 4 Times on 1 Miss

Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2013

The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Click a Mouse?

Desk jockeys everywhere will probably agree: Exercise isn't a big part of their day-to-day antics.
According to a 2011 study published in the journal PLoS One, 80% of jobs in America require little to no physical activity. With the addition of a few midday vending machine trips, the study says, it's likely that most American cubicle-dwellers are consuming more calories than they're burning — now more than ever.
Another report, called Convert Anything to Calories, calculated the number of calories burned through the mundane activities typical of desk job workers. Among them? Clicking a mouse.
How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Click a Mouse?

New Pope Francis I Has 40,000 Facebook Subscribers

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was revealed Wednesday to be the new leader of the Catholic Church. He has taken the papal name of Francis I. Bergoglio, 76, is a Jesuit and the first pope from South America. He also has an active Facebook presence with 40,000 subscribers — a number that's sure to rise in the coming hours.
New Pope Francis I Has 40,000 Facebook Subscribers

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Google Launches Indoor Maps In Australia

Google has expanded its Indoor Maps range to include over 200 locations across NSW and Victoria. Users can access detailed floor plans of large public buildings by zooming into the location on their tablet or smartphone.
Google Launches Indoor Maps In Australia

Lifehacker 101: Ultra HD TVs

4K TV, or ‘Ultra HD’ is the new buzzword being spouted by television manufacturers as they smartly side-step the Hindenburg-sized catastrophe that was 3D TV. If you listen to the hype, the next-generation of televisions are an industry-changing revolution that will make your 1080p displays look like an oil-stained nickelodeon canvas from 1915. (They said the same thing about 3D but this time they really mean it. Honest.)
Lifehacker 101: Ultra HD TVs

The Ultimate Puddle Jump Fail [VIDEO]

There is no better feeling than jumping into a puddle after a spring rain and feeling the ripple of water across your shoes. There's no worse feeling than drowning (probably). The subject of this viral video most likely felt both of those emotions in the span of a split second.
The Ultimate Puddle Jump Fail [VIDEO]

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Japan Turns Sole Surviving Tsunami Tree Into Gigantic Sculpture

Two years ago today, Japan was ravaged by a horrible tsunami. Now, there’s a new memorial dedicated to the tragedy: the “miracle tree” that survived the surge has now been converted into a sculpture.
Japan Turns Sole Surviving Tsunami Tree Into Gigantic Sculpture

Saturday, March 09, 2013

SXSW Begins And Other News You Need to Know

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.
SXSW Begins And Other News You Need to Know

Friday, March 08, 2013

How to Change Hidden Advanced Settings in Any Browser

Browsers are packed with settings and options, many of which are hidden. Each browser has a place where you can change advanced settings that aren’t available in its standard options window.
Note that changing some of these settings could negatively affect your browser’s performance, stability, or security. Many of these settings are hidden for a reason.
How to Change Hidden Advanced Settings in Any Browser

Quiz Reveals Likelihood You'll Die by 2023

t would be great if we could live forever. But unless you’re swept up in a rapture, you’ll likely die. Some of us sooner than others. A new mortality index released by the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine allows people older than 50 years old to take a quiz and find out their odds of meeting their maker by 2023.
Quiz Reveals Likelihood You'll Die by 2023

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Here Is What Lake Eyre Looks Like From Space Over Five Years

Like any lake, Australia’s largest lake, Lake Eyre, fills and empties in a cycle. Usually it happens so slowly that you don’t notice it, but what if you could watch five years of tidal activity in one minute, all taken from space? One Aussie Redditor has combined all the images from the Terra EOS AM-1 satellite taken since 2008 to cram it into one awesome minute.
Here Is What Lake Eyre Looks Like From Space Over Five Years

Eat A Banana To Remedy Over-Caffeination

Getting too juiced up on caffeine happens more often than people often think. Maybe you made a pot and nobody wanted it but you. Perhaps you got lost in a great conversation. In any case, baristas and amateur nutritionists suggest one possible remedy: eat a banana. Yes, a banana.
Eat A Banana To Remedy Over-Caffeination

The Complete Guide To Switching From iPhone To Android

Sick of Apple’s restrictive operating system but haven’t yet made the jump from iPhone to Android? Here’s what to expect, how to adjust, and how to cope with certain app withdrawal.
The Complete Guide To Switching From iPhone To Android

This Jaw Dropping Canyon Cliff Rope Swing Will Give You Vertigo [VIDEO]

YouTuber "Devin Super Tramp" and his friends must have some relation to Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear because they've truly mastered the art of "falling with style."
This group of extremely brave individuals turned the canyons of Utah into their personal swing set and let loose in some amazing jumps and stunts that will have you dizzy.
This Jaw Dropping Canyon Cliff Rope Swing Will Give You Vertigo [VIDEO]

Attention Pet Owners: You Need These 3 Apps

Mashable and Purina recently co-hosted #TailsandRails, a pet-friendly hackathon at New York's Soho Grand Hotel. We brought together coders and animal lovers who want to build a better life for their furry friends.
Attention Pet Owners: You Need These 3 Apps