Gizmodo’s Fight The Filter campaign continues to produce great material on why Internet filtering is a bad idea, even if it’s been deferred by a year. Today’s contribution from SAG-AU member Andy Leyden offers a technical-but-not-confusing explanation of why the planned technology is doomed to failure, no matter when it gets deployed. Well worth a read.
Why The Filter Proposal Won’t Work
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Why The Filter Proposal Won’t Work
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Share an Internet Connection Between Wireless Machines with an Ad Hoc Network in Windows 7
When you’re traveling sometimes you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection available for your portable devices or need to share files with another wireless computer. Here is how to create a wireless ad hoc network in Windows 7 to solve the issue.
Share an Internet Connection Between Wireless Machines with an Ad Hoc Network in Windows 7
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Five Best Personal Money Management Sites
Web-based financial management tools have grown in sophistication to the point where many people manage their entire financial lives with online tools. Here's a look at five of the most popular personal money management sites.
Five Best Personal Money Management Sites
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19 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
A weekly power-guide to the best social media resources this side of the ‘Net. This edition includes some tips for cleaning up your social media presence, a few key considerations when designing mobile apps, and a look at social’s huge disruption of advertising.
19 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
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Friday, July 09, 2010
10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Apple
It can be argued that no consumer electronics company has captured the public’s fascination the way Apple has. Over the years it has morphed into more than just a company or corporation, but for many it has become a representation of a lifestyle or culture, and a status symbol complete with a larger fan base than most pop stars.
10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Apple
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How to Enable or Disable the Libraries Feature in Windows 7
If you just can’t get used to the new Libraries feature in Windows 7, you can easily disable it with a registry hack—though we’d recommend learning about the benefits instead of disabling it.
How to Enable or Disable the Libraries Feature in Windows 7
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Getting started with Microsoft Office 2010 Guide
Microsoft has just released a Getting started with Microsoft Office 2010 guide that gives customers an overview of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite and how to get started with Office 2010.
Getting started with Microsoft Office 2010 Guide
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Decrypt and Copy DVDs to Your Hard Drive Without Ripping
Have you ever wanted to make backup copies of your DVDs but didn’t want to mess with confusing DVD ripping software? Today, we’ll look at drop dead simple method to decrypt DVDs on the fly with DVD43 so you can easily copy them to your hard drive.
Decrypt and Copy DVDs to Your Hard Drive Without Ripping
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Get Rid Of UAC Prompts With Microsoft’s Application Compatibility Toolkit
The number of UAC prompts in Windows 7 has been reduced significantly in Windows 7 by Microsoft. To increase security applications are limited to standard user privileges in Windows Vista and Windows 7. The UAC prompt informs the user if an application requires elevated privileges to run.
Get Rid Of UAC Prompts With Microsoft’s Application Compatibility Toolkit
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Thursday, July 08, 2010
More Tactics For Putting Off Telemarketers
Commenter Jack Cola offered up a link to his own collection of tactics for putting telemarketers off. The essence of his strategy is to make the telemarketer hang up rather than doing so yourself, using tricks such as pausing after each answer or pretending you can’t hear them. For me, a simple slam-down still works the best, but it’s always good.
More Tactics For Putting Off Telemarketers
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Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Fix Overheating Issues With PC Temp Monitoring Apps
Proper cooling solutions ensure that PC systems do not overheat and PC temperature monitors are used to check temps and post warnings so that the user can react in time to avoid data loss
and crashes. The following paragraphs list PC temp monitor applications. It has to be noted that they only work if the hardware contains temperature sensors, which is the case for most modern motherboards, cpus and hard drives.
Fix Overheating Issues With PC Temp Monitoring Apps
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5 Handy iPhone Apps for Home Improvement
While there’s no iPhone app that can help you avoid hitting your thumb with a hammer, falling off a ladder or stepping in a tray of paint, certain apps can be a useful addition to your tool kit when attempting some DIY projects.
5 Handy iPhone Apps for Home Improvement
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Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Top 10 Dropbox Alternatives to Securely Sync and Share Files Online
Dropbox is a hugely popular “cloud based” file sharing service (and app), that allows you to synchronize files among different computers. It has a cool user experience, but has its downsides as well. If you are using Dropbox for a long time I am sure you will be so impressed with its ease of use and feature-richness, that you might not have cared to look for an alternative. But there are quite a few new (and old) services which can really give Dropbox a run for their money.
Top 10 Dropbox Alternatives to Securely Sync and Share Files Online
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Complete Australian Prepaid 3G Broadband Deals Guide
A prepaid 3G broadband service is a great option for people who occasionally want Internet access on the road, or who want a backup option if their main Internet connection goes down. Here’s what’s currently on offer in the Australian market.
Complete Australian Prepaid 3G Broadband Deals Guide
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Sunday, July 04, 2010
9 Cool Tools to Monitor Internet Bandwidth Usage
Working online requires internet connection and costs you too much or less depending upon the needs. Minimizing the cost of internet connection totally depends on you and this will only be controlled by tracking and monitoring it every day. There are some tools available for this purpose which helps you in monitoring and controlling the flow of your internet bandwidth and speed.
9 Cool Tools to Monitor Internet Bandwidth Usage
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Recognize The Real Signs of Drowning and Save a Life
The splashing, the yelling, the struggle for life, everyone knows that's what a drowning person looks like, right? Wrong. Outside of Hollywood sets, nobody drowns dramatically. Learn how to spot the signs of drowning and save a life.
Recognize The Real Signs of Drowning and Save a Life
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Saturday, July 03, 2010
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 14/2010
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 14/2010
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Friday, July 02, 2010
4 Free Firewall Software for Home Users
Technically Personal are starting a series of weekly articles where they will discuss various aspects of computer security and give you suggestions that will keep you protected. The aim is to make even the non-geeks feel comfortable. They will start with the outermost realm, the Firewall.
4 Free Firewall Software for Home Users
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Full List - Best Blogs of 2010
From the savvy to the satirical, the eye-opening to the jaw-dropping, TIME makes its annual picks of the blogs we can't live without.
Full List - Best Blogs of 2010
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
Services to Check Whether a Web URL is Safe to Open
Phishing and social hacking are the most wide spread methods of hacking nowadays. Social hacking can be used to trick web users into revealing confidential data. Hackers can create clones of popular websites or pose as support center executives asking for usernames and passwords.
Services to Check Whether a Web URL is Safe to Open
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Whatever you do, don't link to our website
Would you believe that in 2010, there are still websites that forbid linking to them? If you think it's odd to try and prevent others pointing to pages they've made freely accessible to the public, it's odder still to see who is doing it.
Whatever you do, don't link to our website
(and just for the record; please DO link to our website, any part you like!)
Posted by Blacky at 10:55 am 0 comments
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Top Tips To Preserve Printed Photos
In a digital camera world, photo print outs are often an afterthought. But if you are printing photos, there are simple steps you can take to make sure the results last longer.
Top Tips To Preserve Printed Photos
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
PrintWhatYouLike Bookmarklet Makes Any Web Page Printer-friendly
PrintWhatYouLike is a free bookmarklet that lets you select regions of any web page and format them to make them suitable for printing. By using its on-the-fly editor to remove the content you’re not interested in before hitting your browser’s print button, you’ll save paper, ink and time.
PrintWhatYouLike Bookmarklet Makes Any Web Page Printer-friendly
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Snarl Notification Software
The notification software Snarl has been around for quite some time. It has grown over the years to a fledged notification system. Snarl is powered by applications that are loaded as extensions into the program. Each extension provides one or multiple notification options, each configurable in the Snarl preferences.
Snarl Notification Software
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How to Rip a DVD to your Hard Drive and Play it on your PC
Are you looking to for a way to play your media DVDs without rifling through your collection and swapping discs? Today we’ll take a look at ripping a DVD to your hard drive and playing it with some popular media players.
How to Rip a DVD to your Hard Drive and Play it on your PC
Posted by Blacky at 7:22 am 0 comments
Monday, June 28, 2010
5 Awesome Arcade Games for the iPhone
Thanks to the modern console, arcade games will never hold as large a place in gaming as they did in the 1970s and 1980s. But there is some good news for reto-gaming fans, as many arcade classics are now available in the App Store (App Store) just waiting for you to download. Here are five awesome games that have made the leap from coin-operated arcade machine to your iPhone’s screen.
5 Awesome Arcade Games for the iPhone
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Five Best To-Do List Managers
The humble to-do list hasn't changed much over the years, but the methods we use to manage it have. Here's a look at five of the most popular tools for helping you manage your to-do list.
Five Best To-Do List Managers
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Quick Tip: Use Web Page-to-PDF Services to Circumvent Website-blocking Software
Occasionally, I’ll try to head to a totally innocuous website only to find that it’s been blocked for some reason. It’s very irritating if I need to access a particular page for research, and as Google’s cache of the page is usually also blocked it means that I can’t get at the content at all. While I could try to use a proxy to get around the blocking software, many of those are also blocked. Instead, I find the quickest and simplest solution is to use one of the many online services that convert web pages to PDFs.
Quick Tip: Use Web Page-to-PDF Services to Circumvent Website-blocking Software
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Vending Machine Fail
Give the Beef a miss....
Vending Machine Fai
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Nine Common Myths and Misconceptions About Viruses, Examined and Debunked
There are so many myths, misconceptions, and just plain old lies about viruses that it's often hard for anybody to know what to think. Let's examine a few of the biggest myths about viruses, and debunk each of them.
Nine Common Myths and Misconceptions About Viruses, Examined and Debunked
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Natural wonders to show the kids
Where are you taking the kids for summer vacation? More importantly, will they remember it when they are grown-ups? In a new slide show on Bing Travel, family travel experts Pauline Frommer and Beth Harpaz contribute to our list of natural wonders that dazzle children. Yellowstone National Park, the Great Barrier Reef and the Bay of Fundy make the list.
Natural wonders to show the kids
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Break and Other Br- Words
Break is an old word. In the foggy days of Proto-Indo-European, it may have begun with the consonant bh (or simply bh), pronounced as in Modern Engl. abhor or Rob Hanson. For our purposes, the difference between b and bh matters not at all, because today we are only interested in observing how many words referring to breaking begin with br-.
Break and Other Br- Words
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Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 3 Download Available
Microsoft has released the third platform preview of the upcoming Internet Explorer 9 web browser. The new version can be downloaded directly from the Internet Explorer test drive website. The release notes have not yet been updated have been updated and the IE blog features an in depth analysis of the new and improved features of Internet Explorer 9.
Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 3 Download Available
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Australian Demographic Statistics, Dec 2009
Australia's high population growth starts to slow: ABS
Preliminary estimates of Australia's annual population growth rate slowed to 2.0% over 2009, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The preliminary annual growth rate peaked at 2.2% in the year ended 31 December 2008.
Australian Demographic Statistics, Dec 2009
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OpenDNS FamilyShield Blocks 18+ Contents Automatically
Users of the free DNS service OpenDNS are already familiar with additional blocking options that an OpenDNS account offers. It is for instance possible to configure web filters to block contents such as adult themes, pornography, proxies and anonymizers or gambling.
OpenDNS FamilyShield Blocks 18+ Contents Automatically
Posted by Blacky at 7:04 am 0 comments
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
4 Tools To Extract Multiple Zip And Rar Archives
Many files on the Internet are compressed to reduce the time it takes to transfer the files to users requesting them and to cut down on the monthly bandwidth bill. A negative aspect of this is that the files need to be decompressed on the user’s computer system before they can be used.
4 Tools To Extract Multiple Zip And Rar Archives
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10 Best UFO Hoax Videos on YouTube
While Unidentified Flying Objects have been reported since man first looked up at the sky, the modern phenomenon of the “flying saucer” has only been in the public’s consciousness since 1947, the year of both the Kenneth Arnold sightings and the Roswell incident.
10 Best UFO Hoax Videos on YouTube
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Store Multiple Items to Clipboard in Windows
The clipboard in Windows only holds one item at a time and can be frustrating if you are working with multiple items. Clipboard Manager lets you store multiple items and access them as needed.
Store Multiple Items to Clipboard in Windows
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Wipe your drives securely with a hidden Windows 7 tool
It’s always a worry when you get rid of a PC or hard drive that all sorts of personal data could be sitting on it waiting to be stolen. This is even more important when it comes to business computers. There have always been a huge variety of hard disk wiping packages available from third-parties, but did you know that Windows 7 has it’s own free in-built tool for securely erasing, not just whole hard disks, but specific folders as well?
Wipe your drives securely with a hidden Windows 7 tool
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Google
“Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one.” So began the “letter from the founders” penned by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in the company’s securities registration form in 2004. Despite ever-increasing commercial success since that date, Brin and Page have kept to their word.
10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Google
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2010
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2010
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Control Pretty Much Any Electrical Device With Your Computer
Over at DIY web site Instructables, user indestructable thoroughly describes the process of connecting an electrical device to your computer and controlling it with some simple programming. The set-up relies on a USB relay device such as USBmicro's U451, and you'll need some wire, wire cutters, crimpers, and nuts to hook it all up.
Control Pretty Much Any Electrical Device With Your Computer
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Recorded Crime - Victims, Australia, 2009
From the ABS, this publication presents national crime statistics relating to victims of a selected range of personal and household offences that have been recorded by police. These statistics provide indicators of the level and nature of recorded crime victimisation in Australia and a basis for measuring change over time.
Recorded Crime - Victims, Australia, 2009
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Monitor your Hard Drive’s Health with Acronis Drive Monitor
Are you worried that your computer’s hard drive could die without any warning? Here’s how you can keep tabs on it and get the first warning signs of potential problems before you actually lose your critical data.
Monitor your Hard Drive’s Health with Acronis Drive Monitor
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Lifehacker’s Complete Office 2010 Guide
We first heard about Office 2010 back in April 2009, but that journey ends today with the retail version finally going on sale in Australia (and a few free copies being handed out in Sydney). Microsoft has long dominated the desktop software market with Office, but is a $209 product still relevant in an era where Google Docs and Microsoft’s own Office Web Apps appear to offer the same features for free?
Lifehacker’s Complete Office 2010 Guide
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Monday, June 14, 2010
5 Great Sites for Exploring Cities Around the Globe
When Google launched its panoramic photomapping service back in 2007, it was the first time many netizens had the chance to explore a swathe of detailed street-level photos from their armchairs.
5 Great Sites for Exploring Cities Around the Globe
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100 Years Of Propaganda: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Propaganda is most well known in the form of war posters. But at its core, it is a mode of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position, and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
100 Years Of Propaganda: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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How to Juggle Three Balls
An ancient performance art, juggling dates back four thousand years, with the first recorded evidence of juggling depicted by Egyptian tomb hieroglyphics. Always a pleasure to watch, juggling often appears so easy. Yet, as a beginner, it's all falling balls and less juggling. Nevertheless, with a little direction, and a lot of practice, you could be a great three ball juggler - just follow the steps outlined here to get started in the cascade method.
How to Juggle Three Balls
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Skobbler Brings Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation to Your iPhone
If you've been stricken with Android-envy thanks to Google's fantastic and free turn-by-turn Maps Navigation—well, Skobbler isn't the cure. But it is a decent free option for directionally-challenged iPhone users.
Skobbler Brings Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation to Your iPhone
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Top 10 Strategies for Surviving Airports and Airplanes
You've packed your things and made it to the airport—now the real fun begins. Want a better way of protecting your stuff, getting online, and cutting through red tape? Try these 10 tips for a better air travel experience.
Top 10 Strategies for Surviving Airports and Airplanes
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How quickly can your password be cracked?
As more and more of us live more of our lives online with banking, shopping, photo galleries and social networking etc. a part of our daily lives, it becomes more and more important to have secure passwords. But there are problems in remembering complex passwords when there are so many websites you have accounts with.
How quickly can your password be cracked?
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Lost in Translation
Going abroad is delightful, but culture clashes and language snafus can leave travelers shaking their heads. Have a laugh as we explore poorly translated signs, unusual bathroom plumbing, creative transportation options and particularly bizarre food.
Lost in Translation
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How To Permanently Delete Your Account on Popular Websites
We all have an increasing number of sites and online services we’re members of, and sometimes it all gets a little overwhelming. At times, we just need to delete our memberships to some sites, either in an effort to simplify our lives or just because we’ve grown tired of a particular site or service.
How To Permanently Delete Your Account on Popular Websites
Posted by Blacky at 10:20 am 0 comments
Friday, June 11, 2010
Australian Government Considers Logging All Web Activity
As if proposed mandatory censorship laws weren’t bad enough and unpopular enough, now the Federal Government is considering a proposal to require all ISPs to keep a detailed log of every site their customers visit. Yes, that’s every bit as unpleasant as it sounds.
Australian Government Considers Logging All Web Activity
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
10 Tips for Living a Better Life, One Day at a Time--from Pope John XXIII
Pope John XXIII was pope from 1958-1963 and was known as “The Good Pope.” One aspect of the list that's worth noting is the emphasis on taking each day as it comes.
10 Tips for Living a Better Life, One Day at a Time--from Pope John XXIII
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Microsoft Security Essentials Finds New Malware But Avoids False Positives, Still the Best Free Option
Microsoft's free Security Essentials package rates well at removing malware and running light, but what about dealing with brand-new, unidentified bad stuff? Turns out Security Essentials is still the best at figuring out what's bad—while also avoiding annoying false positives.
Microsoft Security Essentials Finds New Malware But Avoids False Positives, Still the Best Free Option
Posted by Blacky at 8:04 pm 0 comments
Autoruns For Windows 10 Released
Autoruns is the program to analyze the Windows startup. It is the most complete offering a huge feature set (which can be at times intimidating).
Autoruns For Windows 10 Released
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Eat Breakfast First Thing in the Morning for Better Sleep
It's long-standing wisdom that you shouldn't eat too close to bed time, or eat the right kinds of foods. One sleep specialist suggests it's really about how and when you eat breakfast that matters most to your sleep cycle.
Eat Breakfast First Thing in the Morning for Better Sleep
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Update Microsoft Security Essentials On Computers Without Internet
Microsoft Security Essentials is a security software for Windows operating systems
that is offered as a free download by Microsoft. The program provides additional protection against all sorts of malware from viruses over trojans to keyloggers and computer worms
.
Update Microsoft Security Essentials On Computers Without Internet
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The Step-by-Step Guide to Digitizing Your Life
Your increasingly digital lifestyle has left your analog media collecting dust. Save it from obsolescence and digitize your life.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Digitizing Your Life
Posted by Blacky at 7:26 am 0 comments
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Should I Buy An iPhone 4?
The one question Apple never answers at keynotes – their opinion is implicit – is always the most pertinent: Should I buy this new thing? Here’s a simple guide.
Should I Buy An iPhone 4?
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The Complete Guide to Creating a Consolidated, Master Contact List
Ever wanted to consolidate all your contacts—from Google Contacts, Facebook, LinkedIn, your desktop address book, and your phone—into one comprehensive bucket you can effortlessly sync and export anywhere? You've come to the right place.
The Complete Guide to Creating a Consolidated, Master Contact List
Posted by Blacky at 9:31 am 0 comments
Ignore Airplane Food and Other Distractions to Sleep Well on a Long Flight
Sleeping well on long flights is an art that most people haven't mastered. Software developer and frequent flier John Graham-Cummings has put a lot of thought and practice into getting good sleep on a long-haul flight, and he's full of helpful tips.
Ignore Airplane Food and Other Distractions to Sleep Well on a Long Flight
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Beginner Geek: Scan Files for Viruses Before Using Them
To help avoid getting your computer infected by malicious software, it’s a good idea to scan files before executing them. Today we take a look at a couple of options that will let you scan files easily from your desktop.
Beginner Geek: Scan Files for Viruses Before Using Them
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Monday, June 07, 2010
UFO in Australia explained: Falcon 9
Reports from eastern Australia of an UFO spiraling around in the sky Saturday morning (June 5, 2010) has been explained as the Falcon 9 rocket that was launched by private space transport company SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the United States.
UFO in Australia explained: Falcon 9
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BP Oil Spill Resources
More BP Oil Spill (Deepwater Horizon) Resources: Maps and Mashups
BP Oil Spill Resources
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How To Improve Uninstall A Program In Windows
Many experienced Windows users do not use the default Uninstall A Program control panel applet in Windows. Not so much because it is not comfortable to use but more because of it solely relying on the uninstall routine of the application itself. Data leftovers in the Registry and file system tend to clutter the system and can influence a system’s stability in worst case.
How To Improve Uninstall A Program In Windows
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Sunday, June 06, 2010
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Korean boy band Super Junior takes the top spot on this week’s list, demonstrating once again that Twitter is truly an international affair.
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
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Critical Adobe Reader And Flash Vulnerabilities Emerge
Two new vulnerabilities affecting the Adobe products Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash were reported by Secunia earlier this day. They have in common that they have been both rated as extremely critical, the highest available severity rating for vulnerabilities posted at Secunia.
Critical Adobe Reader And Flash Vulnerabilities Emerge
Posted by Blacky at 9:40 am 0 comments
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 12/2010
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 12/2010
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Year Book Australia, 2009–10
Year Book Australia is the principal reference work produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It provides a comprehensive and detailed statistical overview of various aspects of the economy and social conditions in Australia. In addition, it contains descriptive matter dealing with Australia's geography and climate, government, international relations, defence, education and health and welfare support systems.
Year Book Australia, 2009–10
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Strategies for Winning Consumer Disputes
THE HAGGLER asked readers to send their favorite techniques and stratagems for prevailing in consumer disputes, and let’s just say you came through. Loud and clear. And in very large numbers, with some rather novel ideas.
The Haggler - Strategies for Winning Consumer Disputes
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The Happiness Project: "People Who Knit Are Usually in a Good Mood. People Who Stare into Their iPhones AND Demand Your Attention Aren't as Much Fun."
Mark Frauenfelder from Boing Boing has a fascinating book that just came out, Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World. As you can tell from the title alone, this book has a lot to do with happiness, work, DIY, and...handiness, learning to make and do things with your own hands instead of running out to get cheap, mass-produced items that provide no larger meaning or connection.
The Happiness Project: "People Who Knit Are Usually in a Good Mood. People Who Stare into Their iPhones AND Demand Your Attention Aren't as Much Fun."
Posted by Blacky at 1:36 pm 0 comments
As Sure as Night Follows Day, You're Going to Get a Traffic Ticket Soon
How soon? Well that depends on what kind of shape your state's economy is in. But from the experiences I have been gathering from friends, relatives, co-workers, and of course my own life, I think it's safe to say you'll be paying some sort of penalty within one year.
As Sure as Night Follows Day, You're Going to Get a Traffic Ticket Soon
Posted by Blacky at 1:29 pm 0 comments
Clear Google Search History and Safeguard Your Privacy
My primary (and secondary and tertiary) search engine is Google, I use Google mail, my primary IM is Google Talk, I use Google apps for work, Google docs has kicked out MS Office on my PC, Google Chrome is my default browser and worst of all, my DNS provide is Google again. Add Google Reader, maps, News, Picasa and Youtube to the list, hardly 10% of my online life is sans Google.
Clear Google Search History and Safeguard Your Privacy
Posted by Blacky at 1:20 pm 0 comments
A Beginner's Guide to Growing New Plants with Cuttings
When you're starting out with a garden, buying enough plants to cover the ground can seem really expensive. Do what the pros do instead—cut and plant stems and leaves, divide roots, and use ground layering to re-grow your good plants.
A Beginner's Guide to Growing New Plants with Cuttings
Posted by Blacky at 1:12 pm 0 comments
Friday, June 04, 2010
How to Crop Pictures in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010
When you add pictures to your Office documents you might need to crop them to remove unwanted areas, or isolate a specific part. Today we’ll take a look at how to crop images in Office 2010.
How to Crop Pictures in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010
Posted by Blacky at 7:51 am 0 comments
Analyze Windows Startup Time With Soluto
Soluto is a software program that can be used to analyze the Windows startup. It provides in depth information about each item and program that gets loaded during startup so that the computer user can make the right choices to speed up the start of the Windows operating system.
Analyze Windows Startup Time With Soluto
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
How to Treat a Concussion
When a blow to the head shakes the brain within the space between the brain and the skull, the resulting shaking is known as concussion. A concussion is the most common type of head injury. While most concussion is a temporary disturbance that doesn't leave lasting damage, it can lead to associated serious problems if not treated promptly and effectively.
How to Treat a Concussion
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Lifehacker Pack 2010: Our List of Essential Windows Downloads
We feature hundreds of different downloads every year at Lifehacker. If all you want is the best of the best, look no further than our annual Lifehacker Pack: One download that installs only our favorite, must-have Windows applications in a few clicks.
Lifehacker Pack 2010: Our List of Essential Windows Downloads
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Top 1000 sites
The 1000 most-visited sites on the web.
Top 1000 sites
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The Best Supermarket Meat Pies
Apparently, Australians eat 18,500 tonnes of meat pies every year, which potentially adds up to a whole heap of grease and not much meat. Choice has ranked the meat content and overall nutritional value of supermarket meat pies.
The Best Supermarket Meat Pies
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EasyWords Teaches Languages Through Regular System Tray Questions
Windows: Big boxes of Rosetta Stone CDs and language dictionaries sit untouched more often than not due to their imposing heft. EasyWords just asks you a multiple choice or write-in question every so often, helping you learn or hone a language.
EasyWords Teaches Languages Through Regular System Tray Questions
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Hide Files In Pictures With JPG FileBinder
There are numerous options for users who want to hide files. All of these options can be rated by the two parameters accessibility and level of protection. Hiding files in directories might be very comfortable but someone who is looking for these files might find them nevertheless. Using an encrypted volume on a disk protects the files from unauthorized access but requires a password that needs to be entered before the files can be accessed. It is also not practical to send containers to other users.
Hide Files In Pictures With JPG FileBinder
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Pac-Man Creator Reflects on 30 Years of Dot-Eating
30 years ago, videogames changed forever. On May 22, 1980, the Japanese gamemaker Namco installed the first Pac-Man machine in a movie theater in the trendy Shibuya section of Tokyo. On Saturday, the company celebrates the 30th anniversary of the little yellow circle that became videogames’ first enduring character.
Pac-Man Creator Reflects on 30 Years of Dot-Eating
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Friday, May 28, 2010
How to Return Facebook's Privacy Settings to What You Signed Up For
Online privacy expectations are evolving, but whether Facebook likes it or not, a lot of us want the privacy settings we signed up for when we joined the service. Here's how to use Facebook's new privacy controls to regain your original privacy.
How to Return Facebook's Privacy Settings to What You Signed Up For
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Lists & Rankings: Quality of Life Worldwide City Rankings, 2010 from Mercer
Vienna retains the top spot as the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2010 Quality of Living Survey. Zurich and Geneva follow in second and third position, respectively, while Vancouver and Auckland remain joint fourth in the rankings.
Lists & Rankings: Quality of Life Worldwide City Rankings, 2010 from Mercer
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The Top 4 Sites To Find Free Printable Posters
When you’re one Picasso short, the second most obvious decorating choice are regular posters. With little effort, they allow you to define your room (or house) and give it character. Put them in a frame, and it looks as classy as a painting.
The Top 4 Sites To Find Free Printable Posters
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Remotely Reboot Your Router From Any Browser
We've all had those routers that just don't cooperate, and every once in a while lose connection and need to be rebooted (or rather, unplugged and then plugged back in). Here's how to do it without walking across your whole house.
Remotely Reboot Your Router From Any Browser
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Pick Better Cuts Of Meat By Checking The Texture
If your meat-buying routine just involves pointing at the meat you want in the butcher case and saying, “that one”, you can brush up on the finer points of meat purchasing with these tips.
Pick Better Cuts Of Meat By Checking The Texture
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
How to Tie a Reef Knot
The reef knot is a basic knot with the primary purpose of joining together two ropes of equal thickness in a flat and non-high strain situation. It is also known as the square knot, and sometimes as the scout knot, appearing on the World Scout Badge, which is worn by every scout from all over the world. Follow the easy steps in this article to learn the method for tying a reef knot.
How to Tie a Reef Knot
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Scan For Viruses From The Windows AutoPlay Dialog
Thumb drives are a standard part of any PC repair toolkit, but once you’ve used them on a suspect PC, you should always scan them for viruses. Here’s how to scan for viruses directly from the AutoPlay dialog.
Scan For Viruses From The Windows AutoPlay Dialog
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Packing Tips From Professional Travelers
Now that nearly every airline is charging baggage fees, travelers are motivated to pack as efficiently as possible. And who knows more about packing than professional flight crews? In interviews with a dozen flight attendants and pilots, one theme emerged: to pare down and still have everything needed at the destination, think strategically.
Packing Tips From Professional Travelers
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The World Touristiness Heatmap Helps You Avoid Tourist Traps
Need a friendly escape, or do you just want to go lone wolf? The World Touristiness Map helps you pick an offbeat, remote locale or a foreign-friendly destination for your next vacation with a heatmap detailing the relative tourist-iness of a location.
The World Touristiness Heatmap Helps You Avoid Tourist Traps
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Monday, May 24, 2010
PAC-MAN rules!
We've been overwhelmed — but not surprised :) — by the success of our 30th anniversary PAC-MAN doodle. Due to popular demand, we’re making the game permanently available at www.google.com/pacman.
PAC-MAN rules!
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24 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
If we had to choose one word to sum up this week’s essential resources, it would have to be “business.” If you own a business, work for a business, or even give money to businesses in exchange for goods and services, you’ll want to scroll on down and take a look at how even one week’s worth of social media news has shaped your industry.
24 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
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Download Google Pacman Game for Free [HOW TO]
If Friday’s Google Doodle didn’t feed your Pacman Fever, you download the special Google version of Pacman and play on your own time! Over at StackOverflow, users worked together to figure out how to extract and host the special version of Pacman, created by Google in honor of the yellow guy’s 30th birthday, for play online or off.
Download Google Pacman Game for Free [HOW TO]
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