Sunday, May 31, 2009

10 Brand New Wolfram Alpha Easter Eggs

Less than two weeks ago, we brought to your attention 10 unique and fun easter eggs within Wolfram Alpha, the new computational knowledge engine that calculates answers based on your queries. You the readers though did your own sleuthing and found ten even better Wolfram easter eggs.
10 Brand New Wolfram Alpha Easter Eggs

The Top 12 Social Media Stories This Week

From Google Wave to Susan Boyle, social media has been in full swing this week. Both Google and Microsoft decided to launch new products, while the social media starlet Boyle sang her heart out on the finale of Britain’s Got Talent. There has been no shortage of social media buzz.
The Top 12 Social Media Stories This Week

Top 10 Magnet Hacks

They were the coolest part of elementary school science, and they're still one of the neatest way to stick things together and stir up a little homespun magic. Check out our 10 favorite ways bloggers, Lifehacker readers, and other creative types use mother nature to make life better.
Top 10 Magnet Hacks

Blackstump Australia Issue 17 - June 1, 2009

The latest issue of new family friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Blackstump Australia Issue 17 - June 1, 2009

Straight from Google: What You Need to Know

Matt Cutts just gave a talk at WordCamp San Francisco 2009. There will be a video up soon, but if you want to browse the slides in the mean time, here they are.
Straight from Google: What You Need to Know

Friday, May 29, 2009

How to Help an Elderly Person to Drive Less

Just as getting one's driver's license is often viewed as a ticket to freedom or independence, losing the ability to drive can be a real loss of independence. It's best to work with the person to preserve as much independence as possible. If somebody's driving is too unsafe, it may fall to a family member or friend to help get them out of the car entirely.
How to Help an Elderly Person to Drive Less

Decide to Be Happier NOW, Not Someday

Alex Fayle has a great blog, Someday Syndrome. There, he writes about the importance of not waiting until “someday” to pursue your dreams or make important changes, but to put these ideas into action now.
Decide to Be Happier NOW, Not Someday

Bargain Shopping 101

Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just look for a deal and make it your mission to come home with the item. It doesn't take long after making the switch from shopaholic to savvy spender to realize there is WAY more to it than that. How much to you buy at one time? How do you balance tying up your liquid cash on the front end to snag a deal with maintaining your monthly savings goals? How much is too much? Where will you store everything? How do you track your rebates and organize your coupons?
Bargain Shopping 101

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Windows Operating System Tweaker PowerPack

PowerPack 2009 is a very sophisticated Windows operating system tweaker and information tool that offers that many options that it might intimidate inexperienced users.
Windows Operating System Tweaker PowerPack

Map of the Internet by TLD

Created by the team at Bytelevel, the map illustrates the 245 country codes, each two-digit code is aligned over the country it represents and is color coded with the legend below for quick and easy reference.
Map of the Internet by TLD

Top 10 Social Media Stories You Missed this Weekend

Short list of the top social media stories from the weekend. Whether you want to learn more about Microsoft’s latest challenge to Google, discover how to create a killer Twitter background, or enjoy the top YouTube memes of all time, we have you covered. Here are the top 10 social media stories you missed.
Top 10 Social Media Stories You Missed this Weekend

Sunday, May 24, 2009

The 12 Essential Social Media Stories This Week

From the launch of the Twitter T-shirt store to the finale of American Idol, the social media sphere was buzzing with activity this week.
The 12 Essential Social Media Stories This Week

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Smart Defrag Free Disk Defragmenter

What’s the primary cause of slow/unstable PC performance? It’s disk fragmentation. Smart Defrag helps defragment your hard drives more efficiently than any other product on the market –– free or not.
Smart Defrag Free Disk Defragmenter

The Pope gets online

The new "Pope to You" website gives visitors a chance to hear from the pontiff directly and connect with him on social networks.
The Pope gets online

YouTube Comments Full of Links to Malware

It's official: Not only are YouTube comments generally worthless, but they're also the target of malware authors trying to make a quick buck from fake anti-virus software.
YouTube Comments Full of Links to Malware

How to Treat a Bee Sting

Ouch! Did you just get stung by a bee? It can hurt, but there are some ways to reduce the symptoms. This article will show you how to provide first aid for a bee sting, followed by a list of remedies and some notes on their effectiveness.
How to Treat a Bee Sting

Friday, May 22, 2009

How to Nail an Interview: 20 Job Interview Tips

What is it that certain people say or do during a job interview that makes them stand out? Why do some people struggle to find work, while others land a job in no time?
How to Nail an Interview: 20 Job Interview Tips

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Seven Tips for Making Good Conversation with a Stranger

While it might be fairly easy to avoid topics that are likely to bore someone, it's much harder to figure out what to say if you want to be interesting. Making polite conversation can be tough.
Seven Tips for Making Good Conversation with a Stranger

Living a Life of Weisure?

Do you find that you only plan vacations to places that have high-speed internet so you can check your email and make sure things at work are running smoothly? Is your cell phone or Blackberry always at your side while you’re spending so-called “quality time” with your spouse or kids? Do you make sure to include your laptop along with your bathing suit and sunglasses when you pack for trip? And, finally, do you go to these lengths even when you don’t have to?
Living a Life of Weisure?

Doctor saves boy's life with power drill

A country doctor is being hailed as a life-saver after using a power drill to bore into a 12-year-old boy's skull.
Doctor saves boy's life with power drill