The American Motorcyclist Association has put a 50+ year archive of its official publication, American Motorcyclist, up online. The archive spans from 1955 to 2007 (over 630 issues!) and is available through a partnership with Google Books.
American Motorcyclists Association Puts 50 Years of American Motorcyclist Online
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
American Motorcyclists Association Puts 50 Years of American Motorcyclist Online
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MinutesPlease Boosts Your Browsing Self-Control
We've all been there: You decide you're going to take a quick work break to visit your favorite site, and before you know it, your 10-minute break has grown to 30. MinutesPlease can help.
MinutesPlease Boosts Your Browsing Self-Control
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Google Latitude Lets You Share Your Location With the Masses
For those that value their privacy, this feature isn’t for you. But if you want to share your current physical location with everyone, Google Latitude will now let you do it, with a new widget you can embed on your own website, plus an option to update your Google Talk status with your coordinates as well.
Google Latitude Lets You Share Your Location With the Masses
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Monday, May 04, 2009
101 Great Free Sites and Downloads You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
In these tough times, the notion of free becomes more attractive than ever. We've sifted through the Web to find and test 101 of the best free downloads and services out there. We concentrated on utilities and other helpers that can rev up your smartphone's performance, streamline your social networking experience, and tame your PC while bending Windows to your will.
101 Great Free Sites and Downloads You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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Sunday, May 03, 2009
5 Google Browser Tips
Google hrome or its Open Source counterpart Chromium - is a relatively new web browser developed by Google. It combines several interesting features and ideas that the other Internet browsers do not offer. This article will examine five interesting features of the Google browser. Some of them can be added to other web browsers - especially Mozilla Firefox
- with add-ons while others are unique at the moment. It usually does not take long however before a popular feature gets implemented in other web browsers as well.
5 Google Browser Tips
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Top 10 Battery Hacks, Tips, And Tricks
The gadgets you love don't always love you back—at least when it comes to battery life. But you can get more from your laptop, your iPod, your phone, and other devices with these 10 techniques.
Top 10 Battery Hacks, Tips, And Tricks
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Saturday, May 02, 2009
Blackstump Australia Issue 14 - May 3, 2009
The latest issue of new family friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Blackstump Australia Issue 14 - May 3, 2009
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5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Switch From XP To Windows 7
Windows XP is an excellent operating system. The majority of Windows users are still running Windows XP followed by Windows Vista and other variants. XP is leading the field by a ratio of 3:1 according to statistics gathered on w3schools (the operating system gets transmitted usually when a user opens a website). That alone is reason enough to define Windows Vista as a failure; Or Windows XP excellent and Windows Vista not convincing enough for the majority of Windows users to make the switch. Enter Windows 7. Windows 7 will be released this year. The last information suggest a release in October 09. Windows XP users once again have to make the decision if they want to make the switch or stick with their operating system.
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Switch From XP To Windows 7
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Put Citrus Fruit To Work As Household Cleaners
Eating citrus fruit might be on the top of most peoples’ lists, but in a pinch they can serve double duty as cleaning tools and quite a few other household chores.
Put Citrus Fruit To Work As Household Cleaners
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Phishing on Facebook: Another Day, Another Scam [WARNING]
As social networks grow, so too grow attempts to rip off their users. Today, another phishing scam is underway on Facebook with a slightly different twist on yesterday’s outbreak.
Phishing on Facebook: Another Day, Another Scam [WARNING]
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USB 3.0: What You Need To Know About SuperSpeed USB
USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 are serial bus standards that connect devices to computer systems. Most users probably know USB from devices like external hard drives, keyboards, mice but also mobile devices which are usually connected via USB to computer systems these days. USB 2.0, also known as Hi-Speed USB, was the first upgrade to the USB standard in April 2000 which delivered faster transfer speeds. The transfer speed rose from 12 Mbit / s for USB 1.0 devices to 480 Mbit / s for USB 2.0 devices.
USB 3.0: What You Need To Know About SuperSpeed USB
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
How to Hold a Snake
Snakes are amazing creatures, but holding one can be a scary experience for some people. Handling them in the same way you handle something furry can frighten a snake (and possibly provoke an attack). While the best way to learn how to handle aggressive, wild, and/or venomous snakes is in person from an experienced professional, this article will help you learn how to pick up and hold a tame snake that's used to people.
How to Hold a Snake
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Eight things you didn't know about the internet
t was born 40 years ago, in a lab at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today it wraps the entire planet and features in the daily routine of more than 1.5 billion people. Of course, it's easy to take the internet for granted and forget that it's very much a work in progress. So what forces are shaping it, how big has it grown, and will it ever evolve a mind of its own? To find out, New Scientist posed eight simple questions.
Eight things you didn't know about the internet
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Measures of Australia's Progress: Summary Indicators, 2009
n the 10 years to June 2008, GDP grew from $41,000 to $51,000 per person (up 2.2% p.a.). GDP is an important signal about the economy. But what happened to our society, other aspects of the economy and the environment over that period?
Measures of Australia's Progress: Summary Indicators, 2009
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Keep Your Grocery Bill Low by Avoiding These Marketing Tricks
Selling eggs and milk isn't the most profitable venture in the world, so supermarkets employ crafty tactics to ensure you buy pricier goods to pad their bottom lines. Avoid overpaying with these simple tips.
Keep Your Grocery Bill Low by Avoiding These Marketing Tricks
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Antivirus software Uninstaller AppRemover
Uninstalling antivirus software does not usually cause problems on the computer system. It can however happen that errors occur during the process which can be problematic mainly because of the deep system integration of those software programs.
Antivirus software Uninstaller AppRemover
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And the loser is... Internet Explorer
Want to know what the most used Windows applications are, based on a real-time survey of 75,000 software tracked volunteers?
And the loser is... Internet Explorer
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Rootkit Detection Software Codewalker
Most computer users remember rootkits from the Sony BMG scandal a few years ago where the company installed rootkit like features on computer systems that were distributed with several of their music CDs. Rootkits are still not considered a huge threat by many. It is more likely to get infected by a computer virus or trojan than by a rootkit. Rootkits have been designed to hide on a computer system to prevent detection by normal security programs and system tools which makes them dangerous.
Rootkit Detection Software Codewalker
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Swine Flu Q & A
Maggie Koerth-Baker is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. A freelance science and health journalist, Maggie lives in Minneapolis, brain dumps on Twitter, and writes quite often for mental_floss magazine.
Swine Flu Q & A
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
4 Applications That You Do Not Know (But Should)
Most computer users are happy with what they got. They use the same set of computer programs day in day out without spending a thought on the thousands of software programs that might be better suited for their needs. The majority are using the same programs. Winamp for music, Firefox for web browsing, Windows Media Player for videos, iTunes for managing the music collection, Gmail for email and so on.
4 Applications That You Do Not Know (But Should)
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