You may think that the ATM you’re using is perfectly normal. After all, it may even be in the bank building. And you cover your hand while typing your PIN, anyway, just in case there’s a hidden camera. Well, think again.
This Keyboard Will Steal Your Card PIN, And You’ll Never Notice It
Thursday, January 06, 2011
This Keyboard Will Steal Your Card PIN, And You’ll Never Notice It
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How to avoid online tracking. (Hint: you can't.)
Christopher Maag, writing for credit.com, says that any attempt to maintain your privacy online is doomed. Deleting cookies won't work, banning cookies won't work, and using privacy tools won't work, either.
How to avoid online tracking. (Hint: you can't.)
Posted by Blacky at 5:23 pm 0 comments
Convert Office Documents with Zoho Viewer
Zoho Viewer, an online tool that lets you preview Office documents and PDF files in the browser without any desktop software, now supports document conversion as well.
Convert Office Documents with Zoho Viewer
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Wednesday, January 05, 2011
10 Apps to Watch in 2011
There are more than 200,000 apps in the Android market. There are more than 325,000 apps available for iOS devices. Even the fledgling Windows Phone 7 app marketplace already has greater than 5,300 apps. Throw in the wide world of web applications and, forget about it: you’d need many lifetimes to try them all.
10 Apps to Watch in 2011
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Tuesday, January 04, 2011
La Niña and monsoonal winds flood northern Australia
Blame the strong La Niña and a monsoonal low-pressure zone for the devastating floods in the Australian state of Queensland that have left towns and cities stranded this week.
La Niña and monsoonal winds flood northern Australia
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Resolved: How to Keep Your Computer Safe, Clean, and Backed Up in 2011
Those important computer tasks—like securing, cleaning, and backing up—are like any other resolution: we all say we're going to do them but rarely keep up with them all year. Here's LifeHacker's simple guide to staying on track in 2011.
Resolved: How to Keep Your Computer Safe, Clean, and Backed Up in 2011
Posted by Blacky at 12:37 pm 0 comments
Federal Cabinet Records 1980 and 1981
Under changes to the public access provisions of the Archives Act 1983 approved by Parliament in May 2010, the open period for most Australian Government records (including Cabinet records) will commence after 20 years instead of the current 30-years. The change will be phased in over the next 10 years with the closed period reducing by a year on 1 January each year until 2020. In 2011 Cabinet records up to and including 1981 are in the open access period. Find out about the latest Cabinet records release for 1980 and 1981.
Federal Cabinet Records 1980 and 1981
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10 Websites to Watch in 2011
There are more than a trillion URLs in Google’s index. Yes, that’s a one with twelve zeros after it. And Google crossed that milestone two and a half years ago. With so many sites on the web in 2011, how do you know which to pay attention to?
10 Websites to Watch in 2011
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Sunday, January 02, 2011
95+ Predictions for the Web in 2011
2010 was a busy year for social media and the web. It began (more or less) with the launch of the Apple’s genre-defining iPad tablet and culminated with the ascent of Facebook as the web’s most visited site. In between we had the fall of Palm, the rise of Android, the surprise of Groupon and the success of the Facebook movie. There was more, too, from fun new gadgets to embarrassing downtime (at a startup not called Twitter).
95+ Predictions for the Web in 2011
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Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week
If you’re not sure which topic hit the top of the trends in late December, you deserve to be permanently unfollowed.
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week
Posted by Blacky at 9:44 am 0 comments
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 1/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 1/2011
Posted by Blacky at 9:28 am 0 comments
LSSU's 36th annual List of Banished Words
It may have been word of the year in some wheelhouses, but "refudiate" wasn't looked upon favorably by many who sent in nominations for Lake Superior State University's 36th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness, which was released on New Year's Eve.
LSSU's 36th annual List of Banished Words
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Lifehacker’s Biggest Australian Stories Of 2010
As the year draws to a close, here’s the 10 biggest local stories on Lifehacker in 2010, ranked in order of popularity. Can’t wait to see what 2011 brings!
Lifehacker’s Biggest Australian Stories Of 2010
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Top 5 Gadgets of 2010
It appears to be that almost daily a new gadget comes along, and the one you possess is then almost outdated already, even if it was a recent purchase. However, really cool gadgets with cutting edge design and technology are rare. Nevertheless, gadgets are the quintessence of cool and so here are our top 5 picks of 2010.
Top 5 Gadgets of 2010
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Bloody Vikings, Create A Temporary Email Address On The Fly
It is sometimes a good idea to avoid sharing your personal email address with websites, services and contacts if you suspect spam or want to keep your privacy. Temporary email services offer one of the best ways for that, especially if the email address needs to be used only once for instance to signup to a website or service.
Bloody Vikings, Create A Temporary Email Address On The Fly
Posted by Blacky at 7:29 am 0 comments
Thursday, December 30, 2010
How Do I Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying or Selling Online?
Dear Lifehacker,
Lately I've been worried about being conned while buying or selling on Craigslist—and online in general. Do you have any thoughts on how I can avoid getting screwed?
Sincerely,
Paranoid Seller
How Do I Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying or Selling Online?
Posted by Blacky at 7:35 am 0 comments
The 50 Best How-To Geek Windows Articles of 2010
Even though we cover plenty of other topics, Windows has always been a primary focus around here, and we’ve got one of the largest collections of Windows-related how-to articles anywhere. Here’s the fifty best Windows articles that we wrote in 2010.
Want even more? You should make sure to check out our top 20 How-To Geek Explains topics of 2010, or the 50 Windows Registry hacks that make Windows better.
The 50 Best How-To Geek Windows Articles of 2010
Posted by Blacky at 7:28 am 0 comments
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Most Popular iPhone Posts and Free Apps of 2010
It's been a rough year for the iPhone, what with the iPhone 4's antenna issues and iPhone 3G's iOS4 performance problems. Nonetheless, we've seen some great apps and put together awesome posts for the iPhone in 2010. Have a look.
Most Popular iPhone Posts and Free Apps of 2010
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The 20 Best How-To Geek Explainer Topics for 2010
It’s near the end of 2010, and the How-To Geek has put together a list of the 20 best “Explainer” articles of the year—where they answer a question and teach you a little more about the topic. Enjoy!
The 20 Best How-To Geek Explainer Topics for 2010
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Avoid Added Stress by Just Deciding and Moving Forward
Because our brains have a way of creating a synthesized happiness when we don't get what we want, it's often hard for us to make a "wrong" decision. As a result, you're better off just deciding and moving forward.
Avoid Added Stress by Just Deciding and Moving Forward
Posted by Blacky at 11:57 am 0 comments
Monday, December 27, 2010
The Ultimate iPhone Guide: 60+ Essential Resources
With software and hardware updates and improvements, the iPhone has gone from strength to strength during 2010, and Mashable has been there to cover it all with news, features, galleries, tutorials and more.
The Ultimate iPhone Guide: 60+ Essential Resources
Posted by Blacky at 8:27 am 0 comments
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas & Greetings to all, we hope your have a great time today and get some nice pressies (even some things you'd like!). Thanks for all your support through the year!
The Black Stump
Posted by Blacky at 9:33 am 0 comments
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas 2010 Public Transport Schedules (And Freebies)
Using public transport on Christmas Day avoids any drink-driving woes, but requires a bit of planning. Here’s a national roundup of what schedules are running. (Melbourne residents get to travel for free!)
Christmas 2010 Public Transport Schedules (And Freebies)
Posted by Blacky at 4:15 pm 0 comments
Create Printless PDFs with WWF for Windows
The WWF file format, in case you missed reading about it before, is just a regular PDF file except that you can’t print the content of that document. This format was developed by WWF Germany to prevent unnecessary printing.
Create Printless PDFs with WWF for Windows
Posted by Blacky at 7:15 am 0 comments
4 Predictions for Connected Devices in 2011
Pulling together some predictions for 2011 feels a bit like looking backward from 2020, but here goes.
4 Predictions for Connected Devices in 2011
Posted by Blacky at 7:12 am 0 comments
Mozilla Firefox Web Browser, All You Need To Know
Mozilla Firefox is a free web browser available for Mac and PC as well as Android and several other operating systems. Firefox has built its focus around a practical, minimalist design and low, light weight memory usage. First released in 2004 with Mozilla Thunderbird as part of Mozilla Suite, Firefox quickly gained popularity among users disillusioned with more traditional browsers like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Today, Firefox commands around forty-four percent of the worldwide market, though usage is as high as sixty percent in some areas.
Mozilla Firefox Web Browser, All You Need To Know
Posted by Blacky at 7:09 am 0 comments
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Identity Theft and Password Security
Internet is fast becoming a second home for many and with social networking websites like Facebook, we end up sharing much more personal information without even realizing. This has resulted in greater number of identity thefts and the below infographic from Reflection.me illustrates that beautifully. It provides some interesting stats about identity theft and also password security.
Identity Theft and Password Security [Infographic]
Posted by Blacky at 9:42 pm 0 comments
How to Disable Caps Lock Key in Windows 7 or Vista
The caps lock key is one of those remnants of another age of computers, back when people used to shout at each other more often. Unless you’re in the accounting department, it’s probably not very useful, so today we’ll learn how to disable it.
How to Disable Caps Lock Key in Windows 7 or Vista
Posted by Blacky at 9:36 pm 0 comments
The 101 Most Useful Websites on the Internet
The list primarily highlights the lesser-known or undiscovered websites and misses out all-time favorites like Google Docs, Wikipedia or IMDB that most of us are already aware of.
The 101 Most Useful Websites on the Internet
Posted by Blacky at 9:34 pm 0 comments
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
How To Encrypt Passwords With Old-School Tabula Recta
John Graham-Cumming, an Oxford-trained computer programmer and mathematician with a doctorate in computer security, shares why he prefers writing his passwords down, and how he uses an old-school cipher technique to keep his wallet-friendly passwords secure.
How To Encrypt Passwords With Old-School Tabula Recta
Posted by Blacky at 5:48 pm 0 comments
Top 10 Most-Read Articles on Britannica for 2010
Here are the most-read articles on Britannica.com for 2010. History and economics dominate the list, with a little sprinkling of the arts and geography.
Top 10 Most-Read Articles on Britannica for 2010
Posted by Blacky at 5:33 pm 0 comments
How to Make a Panoramic Picture in Your Facebook Profile
The latest changes in Facebook's interface included a new five picture strip at the top of the profile page. This strip shows the latest pictures in which you were tagged and can be manipulated in many creative ways. One of the ways is to make a panoramic picture from this strip, and this article will show you how to achieve this.
How to Make a Panoramic Picture in Your Facebook Profile
Posted by Blacky at 7:11 am 0 comments
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
10 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Doorknobs get loose, windows need unsticking, the tap always ends up dripping – and houses don’t usually come with a super. Here’s are the 10 tools that will get any homeowner through the most common projects around the house.
10 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Posted by Blacky at 8:23 pm 0 comments
Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2010
Favourite DIY conversions from the past year.
Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2010
Posted by Blacky at 8:13 pm 0 comments
10 Predictions for the News Media in 2011
In many ways, 2010 was finally the year of mobile for news media, and especially so if you consider the iPad a mobile device. Many news organizations like The Washington Post and CNN included heavy social media integrations into their apps, opening the devices beyond news consumption.
10 Predictions for the News Media in 2011
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Lighthouse frozen in ice
Here is a lighthouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The spray from Lake Erie froze layer by layer until the structure was encased in ice.
Lighthouse frozen in ice
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Australian Rules still our favourite spectator sport
Australian Rules still our favourite spectator sport. Around 2.8 million Australians aged 15 years and over attended an Australian Rules football game during 2009-10, according to the latest sports attendance figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Horse racing (11%), rugby league (9%) and motor sports (8%) also attracted over 1 million attendees. Soccer was the only popular sport to report a significant increase from the last survey in 2005-06 (2% increase).
Spectator Attendance at Sporting Events, 2009-10
Posted by Blacky at 2:39 pm 0 comments
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Your Online Footprint
The CEO of Google has suggested that once you leave college, you may want to change your name to distance yourself from all the dumb things you did as a younger person and can’t erase from the Internet. Of course if you change your name, you won’t be associated with any of the positive things you did either.
Your Online Footprint
Posted by Blacky at 5:36 pm 0 comments
9 Ways to Connect With Santa on the Web
You don’t have to head to the North Pole to hook up with Santa this year. There’s a sackful of online options that will let your little ones connect with the Claus from the comfort of your own home.
9 Ways to Connect With Santa on the Web
Posted by Blacky at 5:15 pm 0 comments
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 26/2010
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 26/2010
Posted by Blacky at 7:18 pm 0 comments
Most Popular Hive Fives of 2010
Every week LifeHacker put out a Hive Five Call for Contenders and ask you a simple question: Which is best? From DVD rippers to web hosts and everything in between, here's a look back at the most popular Hive Fives of 2010.
Most Popular Hive Fives of 2010
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Google Earth For The Human Body
Google’s already taken you across the globe, down to the bottom of the oceans, and out to the mountains of Mars. It’s been a vaguely educational journey! Their next frontier: the human body, with Google Body Browser.
Google Earth For The Human Body
Posted by Blacky at 1:43 pm 0 comments
Popcorn in slow motion
Much like setting stuff on fire, filming things in slow motion is one of those science video tropes that has less to do with science, and more to do with making vaguely science-related things look really cool. And yet, you know, it does look really cool.
Popcorn in slow motion
Posted by Blacky at 1:39 pm 0 comments
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Top 10 Movies for the Modern Tech Geek
It’s a great time to be a tech geek with a love for the cinema. Not only is film technology evolving at a breakneck pace, the subject matter for films is also targeting tech audiences in a more nuanced, fulfilling way.
Top 10 Movies for the Modern Tech Geek
Posted by Blacky at 9:17 pm 0 comments
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wins Time’s Person of the Year
Despite a campaign for Wikileak’s editor Julian Assange, The Man with 550 million friends, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time’s Person of the Year.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wins Time’s Person of the Year
Posted by Blacky at 7:22 am 0 comments
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
5 Simple Tips to Secure Your PC
With the increased usage of internet, it is now becoming important for all computer users to keep their system secure from spyware and malware on the web. Big companies like Kaspersky and BitDefender have developed different security software to protect users’ computers from network attacks, malware, adware and so on. However an antivirus or internet security might not always protect and secure you computer system, since there are hundreds of new virus and trojans being created everyday. You need to follow a few more tips to fully secure your system from any kind of harm or dangerous activities.
5 Simple Tips to Secure Your PC
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Lifehacker Australia Unaffected By US Hacks
It’s been in the news that Gawker in the US was hacked recently. LiefHacker Oz would like to reassure local readers that the Australian edition sites are run on entirely separate infrastructure. AU versions of Gizmodo, Lifehacker, and Kotaku are unaffected.
Lifehacker Australia Unaffected By US Hacks
Posted by Blacky at 11:40 pm 0 comments
Australian Social Trends, Dec 2010
Australian Social Trends draws on a wide range of data, sourced both from ABS and other agencies, to present a picture of Australian society. This publication aims to inform decision-making, research and discussion on social conditions in Australia. It covers social issues of current and ongoing concern, population groups of interest, and changes in these over time.
Australian Social Trends, Dec 2010
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Twitter’s Top Trends Of 2010
Twitter released their top Twitter trends of 2010. They have a nice reviews page of trends at yearinreview.twitter.com/trends/. Here is the break down.
Twitter’s Top Trends Of 2010
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The Curious Case of Benford’s Law
When you roll dice, all numbers have the same probability to show up (assuming that the dice aren’t loaded in any way). However, the leading digits of numbers in very large accumulated datasets—for example, the amount you pay for each household bill over the course of a year—follow a very different pattern. In such cases it is much more likely that a given number will start with one, with decreasing probability for each higher digit up to nine. This statistical phenomenon is called Benford’s law.
The Curious Case of Benford’s Law
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This Year’s 10 Most Popular YouTube Videos In Under 90 Seconds
What were the 10 most-watched YouTube videos of 2010? If I had my way it would just be the Bed Intruder song on repeat. But! Here’s how it actually played out.
This Year’s 10 Most Popular YouTube Videos In Under 90 Seconds
Posted by Blacky at 10:05 am 0 comments
The Real Da Vinci Code Discovered
This is not part of Dan Brown’s novel. Researcher Silvano Vinceti – chairman of the Italian national committee for cultural heritage – has found a secret code in the Mona Lisa by scanning her eyes. A code that could reveal her mysterious identity.
The Real Da Vinci Code Discovered
Posted by Blacky at 10:04 am 0 comments
Minnesota Dome Collapse Captivates the Web [VIDEO]
When a massive snowstorm dumped tons of the heavy white stuff on Minneapolis over the weekend, Fox, who was in town to broadcast Sunday’s scheduled NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, did something unusual: it trained a camera on the roof of the Metrodome stadium.
Minnesota Dome Collapse Captivates the Web [VIDEO]
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Monday, December 13, 2010
FAQ: Compromised Commenting Accounts on Gawker Media
This past weekend Gawker Media's servers were compromised, resulting in a security breach at Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Gawker, Jezebel, io9, Jalopnik, Kotaku, Deadspin, and Fleshbot. If you're a commenter on any of those sites, you probably have several questions.
FAQ: Compromised Commenting Accounts on Gawker Media
Posted by Blacky at 10:30 pm 0 comments
Find if your Email Address Got Leaked through Gawker’s Database
The user database of Gawker Media has been hacked and the email addresses, user names (aliases) and encrypted passwords of millions of Gawker commenters have now been posted on the web and are viewable by anyone.
Find if your Email Address Got Leaked through Gawker’s Database
Posted by Blacky at 10:22 pm 0 comments
Track Santa in Real Time with Google Maps
Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and Santa must be getting ready buying all the gifts he has promised us! To help all of us track Santa, Google and NORAD are ready with their Santa tracker, using which you can follow Santa once he gets on the move at around 2am EST on December 24 2010.
Track Santa in Real Time with Google Maps
Posted by Blacky at 6:47 am 0 comments
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wire an Old Car Radio for MP3 Input
Just because you've got a sweet classic car doesn't mean you have to go with 1960s-era technology for your tunes. Hacking your radio for MP3 input is a simple DIY electronics project.
Wire an Old Car Radio for MP3 Input
Posted by Blacky at 8:26 am 0 comments
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Neil Armstrong Talks About The First Moon Walk
Well, this doesn't happen every day.
Neil Armstrong Talks About The First Moon Walk
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Most Popular Photography Tips, Tricks, and Hacks of 2010
Whether it's before, during, or after you shoot, Lifehacker have posted some awesome photography tips, tricks, and hacks this year. Here are the most popular for 2010.
Most Popular Photography Tips, Tricks, and Hacks of 2010
Posted by Blacky at 1:20 pm 0 comments
Friday, December 10, 2010
Browser Speed Tests: IE 9, Firefox 4 Beta, Chrome's Crankshaft, and Opera 11 Beta
Google's got a new "Crankshaft" in its bleeding-edge Chrome, Internet Explorer 9 is out to prove its modern mettle, Firefox 4 is nearly complete, and Opera's adding extensions. It's a good time to put these browsers head to head.
Browser Speed Tests: IE 9, Firefox 4 Beta, Chrome's Crankshaft, and Opera 11 Beta
Posted by Blacky at 11:16 pm 0 comments
Make Better Choices by Asking Yourself Two Simple Questions
Presumably you want to spend your time here on Earth doing something that matters to you. If you fall into that likely category, there are two questions you ought to be asking yourself to ensure you're making good choices.
Make Better Choices by Asking Yourself Two Simple Questions
Posted by Blacky at 8:12 am 0 comments
The Best, Most Disgruntled Toner Cartridge Description Ever
Sometimes, a man reaches his breaking point. He realises that he’s, say, a copywriter for InkCartridges.uk.com, and that he’s tired of writing boring ink cartridge descriptions all day, and he snaps in hilarious ranting fashion. This is that glorious moment.
The Best, Most Disgruntled Toner Cartridge Description Ever
Posted by Blacky at 7:05 am 0 comments
Disaster zones declared across eastern Australia
Thirty-five council areas in New South Wales and Queensland have been declared natural disaster zones with more areas likely to be announced as floodwaters continue to rise, prompting more evacuations.
Disaster zones declared across eastern Australia
Posted by Blacky at 7:01 am 0 comments
Google’s 2010 Zeitgeist Video is Up!
Google’s 2010 Zeitgeist site is not up yet but they already have a video on YouTube capturing events and moments that the world searched for during 2010.
Google’s 2010 Zeitgeist Video is Up!
Posted by Blacky at 6:47 am 0 comments
Thursday, December 09, 2010
The 50 Best Registry Hacks that Make Windows Better
We’re big fans of hacking the Windows Registry around here, and we’ve got one of the biggest collections of registry hacks you’ll find. Don’t believe us? Here’s a list of the top 50 registry hacks that we’ve covered.
The 50 Best Registry Hacks that Make Windows Better
Posted by Blacky at 10:44 pm 0 comments
Google top 10 Australian searches for 2010
Aussie users of Google have been super interested in controversial topics for much of the year with Wikileaks, Andy Irons and Andrew Bolt amongst the most popular search terms. Sport’s been big as well with the World Cup with the Dukan Diet also being big topics of interest.
Google top 10 Australian searches for 2010
Posted by Blacky at 10:18 pm 0 comments
Top 5 iPhone Apps for Students – Educational Apps
iPhone is not just a smartphone, it’s much more than that. By having a constructive thinking, you can stay up-to the mark and productive with your time. I believe iPhone is the best option for almost everyone, from a master chef to a star business man. What makes iPhone so great? The Apps! That’s right, the apps are very innovative and you can make your iPhone even better with over 300,000 apps from Apple’s App Store.
Top 5 iPhone Apps for Students
Posted by Blacky at 10:11 pm 0 comments
Prisoners in Australia, 2010
Contains national information on prisoners who were in custody on 30 June each year. The statistics are derived from information collected by the ABS from corrective services agencies in each state and territory. Details are provided on the number of people in correctional institutions (including people on remand), imprisonment rates, most serious offence and sentence length. A range of information is also presented on prisoner characteristics (age, sex, Indigenous status) and on the type of prisoner (all prisoners, sentenced prisoners, and unsentenced prisoners (remandees).
Prisoners in Australia, 2010
Posted by Blacky at 5:26 pm 0 comments
Births, Australia, 2009
Contains statistics on live births and fertility for Australia, states and territories, and sub-state regions, based on calendar year of registration data. Information on characteristics of the child include place of usual residence, sex, Indigenous status, and age, martial status and country of birth of parents.
Births, Australia, 2009
Posted by Blacky at 5:25 pm 0 comments
How to Know when Car Tyres Need Replacing
Ever wonder when to replace your worn car tyres? The performance of your car tyres is critical to the safety, performance and efficiency of your vehicle; the NHTSA estimates that about 400 fatalities annually may have been attributed to tyre failures. Most tyres are designed to provide similar performance throughout their lives. However, at some point they start to lose performance in terms of their traction and braking ability. Here are a few tips that should help you decide if it is time to start shopping for a new set of tyres and avoid spending more than you need to.
How to Know when Car Tyres Need Replacing
Posted by Blacky at 7:41 am 0 comments
Get The Contact Details For Everyone In The Room With This iPhone App
Sharing contact information can be a pain, but the My Name Is E iPhone app makes the whole process terrifyingly simple by allowing people to share contact information with anyone in physical proximity.
Get The Contact Details For Everyone In The Room With This iPhone App
Posted by Blacky at 7:39 am 0 comments
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
New Virus: Watch Out for Goo.gl Links on Twitter
Twitter users, there's a new worm going around. Beware of bad Goo.gl links. It spreads when you click on the these links, so don't click if you see a Goo.gl link in a tweet all by itself.
New Virus: Watch Out for Goo.gl Links on Twitter
Posted by Blacky at 7:44 am 0 comments
4 Effective Tools for Monitoring Your Child's Online Safety
If you’re concerned about your child’s online safety, you aren’t unusual. Seventy-eight percent of respondents to a survey conducted by Yahoo had similar worries, and more than 70% of them took some action to manage their children’s online and mobile activities.
4 Effective Tools for Monitoring Your Child's Online Safety
Posted by Blacky at 7:40 am 1 comments
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
This Traffic Camera Is A Little Different: It Pays You Money
Now this, this is a traffic camera I can get behind. The Speed Camera Lottery, a winning project for Volkswagen’s Fun Theory series, sends tickets to speeders and enters law-abiding drivers in a lottery to win their money. Awesome auto-karma.
This Traffic Camera Is A Little Different: It Pays You Money
Posted by Blacky at 3:35 pm 0 comments
Most Popular How-To Guides of 2010
Here's a look back at Lifehacker's most popular how-to features of 2010.
Most Popular How-To Guides of 2010
Posted by Blacky at 12:22 pm 0 comments
Will you age slower if you exercise, eat well?
German researchers say yes, you will age slower if you exercise, eat healthy foods, and have a good lifestyle. In fact, they have determined how many years more, on average, you will live if you do those things.
Will you age slower if you exercise, eat well?
Posted by Blacky at 8:17 am 0 comments
An Undocumented Google Search Operator - AROUND
This Google cheat sheet [PDF] has a nice overview of all the popular search operators that are supported in Google. Other than this “official” list, Google also supports an undocumented search operator called AROUND(n) that will help you find documents where the distance between two search terms is around ‘n.’
An Undocumented Google Search Operator - AROUND
Posted by Blacky at 8:04 am 0 comments
5 iPhone Apps For Avoiding International Business Faux Pas
No matter where you’re doing business, it’s important to make a good impression. But making a good impression can involve drastically different behaviors in different cultures. That’s why it’s important to do your research before you get on a plane.
5 iPhone Apps For Avoiding International Business Faux Pas
Posted by Blacky at 7:56 am 0 comments
20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know
Mastering the keyboard will not only increase your navigation speed but it can also help with wrist fatigue. Here are some lesser known Windows shortcuts to help you become a keyboard ninja.
20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know
Posted by Blacky at 7:53 am 0 comments
Monday, December 06, 2010
LCD? LED? Plasma? The How-To Geek Guide to HDTV Technology
With image technology progressing faster than ever, High-Def has become the standard, giving TV buyers more options at cheaper prices. But what’s different in all these confusing TVs, and what should you know before buying one?
LCD? LED? Plasma? The How-To Geek Guide to HDTV Technology
Posted by Blacky at 3:20 pm 0 comments
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Understanding Pac-Man Ghost Behavior
Each of the ghosts is programmed with an individual “personality”, a different algorithm it uses to determine its method of moving through the maze. Understanding how each ghost behaves is extremely important to be able to effectively avoid them. However, before discussing their individual behaviors, let’s first examine the logic that they share.
Understanding Pac-Man Ghost Behavior
Posted by Blacky at 10:42 pm 0 comments
Windows 7 32-bit vs 64-bit
Computer users who want to buy Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows 7
have two choices to make. First they need to decide on the edition of the operating system. At least three different editions are available for retail users, they are: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate. They also have to decide whether they want to install a 32-bit or 64-bit edition of the purchased operating system. This decision does not have to be made during the purchase as the Windows product key is valid for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the selected edition.
Windows 7 32-bit vs 64-bit
Posted by Blacky at 9:54 pm 0 comments
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 25/2010
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 25/2010
Posted by Blacky at 9:40 pm 0 comments
Friday, December 03, 2010
Introducing Google Earth Engine
Today, Google launched a new Google Labs product called Google Earth Engine at the International Climate Change Conference in sunny Cancun, Mexico. Google Earth Engine is a new technology platform that puts an unprecedented amount of satellite imagery and data—current and historical—online for the first time. It enables global-scale monitoring and measurement of changes in the earth’s environment.
Introducing Google Earth Engine
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Track Santa in Real-Time With Google Maps This Holiday
Christmas Eve might not be for another 23 days or so, but Google (Google) and NORAD already have the online Santa Tracker ready to go.
Track Santa in Real-Time With Google Maps This Holiday
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SalesClark Picks Out the Perfect Computer for Your Needs (So You Don't Have To)
If you're tired of computer shopping for all your friends, SalesClark will help them narrow down what they need with just a few simple questions in a chat-style webapp.
SalesClark Picks Out the Perfect Computer for Your Needs (So You Don't Have To)
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Your Online Footprint
The CEO of Google has suggested that once you leave college, you may want to change your name to distance yourself from all the dumb things you did as a younger person and can’t erase from the Internet. Of course if you change your name, you won’t be associated with any of the positive things you did either.
Your Online Footprint
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Create a Simple Password Protected Folder in Windows 7 Sans Software
Windows: If you're looking to stash some files away from other users casually browsing your computer but don't need to go full bore with the encryption, you can create a password protected folder with a basic batch script.
Create a Simple Password Protected Folder in Windows 7 Sans Software
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Historical Imagery - How a Place Has Changed Over Time?
Google today introduced a new version of Google Earth, which among other new enhancements, sports an easier way for you to explore historical imagery of a place.
Historical Imagery - How a Place Has Changed Over Time?
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Top 10 Registry Tweaks that Power Up Windows
The Windows registry is a mysterious place, but if you're comfortable editing it, you have the power to tweak nearly every Windows setting you can imagine. Here are 10 of Lifehacker's favorite registry tweaks that make life easier.
Top 10 Registry Tweaks that Power Up Windows
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Friday, November 26, 2010
5 Important Tips for Better Eye Health in a Digital World
In attempting to sum up the world in 2010, one word comes to mind: connected. Everywhere we go we carry devices that keep us connected to something important to us. Be it a sleek new tablet letting you share photos with the person helping load your groceries, or a smartphone making sure you don’t miss that late night e-mail from a colleague; we are now constantly connected to the world around us, more than ever before.
5 Important Tips for Better Eye Health in a Digital World
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
How to Identify and Resist Manipulative Sales Pitches
Stores everywhere are competing for your hard-earned money (or easily acquired credit) this holiday shopping season, and they're pulling out every sales pitch they know. Here's how to identify some of the most manipulative and resist them.
How to Identify and Resist Manipulative Sales Pitches
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Hacker’s Guide to Tea
Coffee gets a lot of attention, but if tea's more your style, tea guru Tony Gebely offers this guide to understanding and brewing better tea—discussing the process, the kinds, and the care necessary to cultivate a great taste for tea.
The Hacker’s Guide to Tea
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Australian Women’s Weekly in National Library of Australia Digital Archive
Hat tip to PC World Australia for the pointer to the new digital archive of Australian Women’s Weekly, brought to you by the National Library of Australia. This archive spans 10 June 1933 to 15 December 1982, which is 2500 issues and 220,000 pages, totaling about 275,000 articles. That’s not small, but I did find some pages that were listed in the search engine but weren’t viewable yet. You can do a keyword search at http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/title/112.
Australian Women’s Weekly in National Library of Australia Digital Archive
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels
It all started with a rumor that banana peels could be used to polish silver and a bet among friends that it couldn’t. In trying to discover if there is any legitimacy to the silver-polishing properties of banana peels, I found dozens of other unusual applications for them, including splinter removal and wart treatments.
Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels
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Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels | Wise Bread
It all started with a rumor that banana peels could be used to polish silver and a bet among friends that it couldn’t. In trying to discover if there is any legitimacy to the silver-polishing properties of banana peels, I found dozens of other unusual applications for them, including splinter removal and wart treatments.
Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels
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Short Sharp Science: Looking down on the tallest structure ever built
The 828 metre Burj Khalifa skyscraper towers above downtown Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The no doubt soon-to-be iconic image taken earlier this year by GeoEye 1, the highest resolution satellite in operation, opens the 2011 calendar of parent company GeoEye.
Short Sharp Science: Looking down on the tallest structure ever built
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Practice Eye Contact to Generate "Reality Distortion Field" Charisma
Some people, like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs, have undeniable charisma that even their most ardent detractors are forced to acknowledge. Master the art of eye contact and personal space management to create "Reality Distortion Field" level charisma.
Practice Eye Contact to Generate "Reality Distortion Field" Charisma
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How to Find the Person behind an Email Address - Reverse Email Search
You get an email from a person with whom you have never interacted before and therefore, before you reply to that message, you would like to know something more about him or her. How do you do this without directly asking the other person?
How to Find the Person behind an Email Address - Reverse Email Search
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Don’t Sleep, Prevent Standby, Hibernate, Shutdown In Windows
The power configuration in Windows determines if the operating system initiates a system state change. This can be an automatic shutdown, a switch to standby mode, hibernation or changes that have less of an impact like turning off the computer monitor.
Don’t Sleep, Prevent Standby, Hibernate, Shutdown In Windows
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