Using Windows “Safe Boot” To Diagnose and Repair Problems

When something goes wrong with Windows it can be very difficult to diagnose or repair, and there are times when booting your computer into Safe Mode just isn’t good enough. Safe Mode, a special diagnostic mode built into Windows strips the OS of all drivers and start-up software and presents you with a very limited version of Windows in which to diagnose what might be causing a problem, and repair it. Many Windows features simply won’t operate in Safe Mode so there’s not very much you can do.
Using Windows “Safe Boot” To Diagnose and Repair Problems

Use a Free, Portable Tool to View your Passwords from Your LastPass Account Offline

LastPass is an online password manager that allows you to securely store all your passwords and access them from anywhere. As the developers of LastPass say, it is the last password you’ll have to remember.
Use a Free, Portable Tool to View your Passwords from Your LastPass Account Offline

A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945

Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto has created a beautiful, undeniably scary time-lapse map of the 2053 nuclear explosions which have taken place between 1945 and 1998, beginning with the Manhattan Project’s “Trinity” test near Los Alamos and concluding with Pakistan’s nuclear tests in May of 1998.
A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945

The Link: Ring in the New Year

Most cultures in recorded history have celebrated the turning of the year, and it is perhaps the most widely-celebrated holiday in the world. However, the sheer variety of dates and customs different cultures have associated with the New Year is amazing.
The Link: Ring in the New Year

Voyager Probes Cruising Towards The Edge of the Solar System

They’ve been cruising through space for the last 34 years and soon, the Voyager probes will be the first man-made objects to exit our solar system.
Voyager Probes Cruising Towards The Edge of the Solar System

Don’t Want To Be Tracked Online? Use TrackerBlock

Most Internet users do not know that every step they make on the Internet is likely tracked by one or multiple companies. Tracking can be loosely divided into a first party and third party group. First party tracking is usually connected to the generation of visitor statistics, and less about the individual user. Third party tracking on the other hand can often be linked to advertising companies who either use the information directly for advertisement or sell user profiles to other organizations and companies.
Don’t Want To Be Tracked Online? Use TrackerBlock

NoCrap Removes Annoyances From Google Search

NoCrap Google Search Bar injects itself on Google Search pages. You will see two search forms on the Google homepage, and only the NoCrap search form on results pages.
NoCrap Removes Annoyances From Google Search

Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Beautiful Photos

This stunning time-lapse video puts you in the passenger seat of one man’s almost year-long adventure across 17 countries. In it, you’ll see 6,237 pictures spliced together to create several beautiful, fast-paced montages that surely will make you want to pack your suitcase and take a trip this year.
Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Beautiful Photos

Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2012

The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2012

Display Your Internet Connection Speed In Your Taskbar

Sometimes you may want to display information about your Internet connection right on the desktop, for instance to test the speed of a new dedicated server that you just bought, or to make sure that you are uploading or downloading at full speed. Having direct access to realtime stats can also be helpful if you are troubleshooting a particular connection.
Display Your Internet Connection Speed In Your Taskbar

25 Geeky Ideas, Household Tips, and Storage Ideas to Make Your Life Easier

Whether you are trying to keep track of which cords go to specific electronic items or looking for a better way to store leftover wrapping paper, the right idea can make it all a lot easier to deal with. The Daily Buzz blog has put together an awesome post full of ideas and suggestions that can help make your life easier and more streamlined.
25 Geeky Ideas, Household Tips, and Storage Ideas to Make Your Life Easier

Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience & Recovery

Follow stories of resilience and recovery and share your experiences through photos and text. The ABC’s new Aftermath site offers individual accounts of what happens after a disaster, covering the stages from fighting the disaster at its peak to eventually rebuilding.
Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience & Recovery

NASA snaps "amazing" pixs of space station crossing Moon

A NASA photographer has taken a series of pictures of the International Space Station crossing the face of Moon. See the "amazing" composite picture.
NASA snaps "amazing" pixs of space station crossing Moon

10 Stubborn Body Myths Debunked By Science

Hair grows back thicker when you shave it! Reading in dim light turns you blind! Peeing on a jellyfish sting will soothe the pain! The way our bodies work is a bit of a mystery, and our desire to unlock its secrets has led to a vast amount of misinformation. Many of these false notions are more widely believed than the truth. We took our healthy scepticism and a bunch of research to find the truth behind some of the most common myths about our bodies and our health. Here’s what we learned.
10 Stubborn Body Myths Debunked By Science

Motorized Shoes Let You Go for a Spin

For those hoping for flying cars and jetpacks, a new product is launching at the Consumer Electronics Show that is a huge step for personal mobility: motorized skates that let you zip around at up to 10 mph.
Motorized Shoes Let You Go for a Spin

Exhilarating Film Takes You Through 11 Countries in 1 Minute

Take a look at what director Rick Meriki did last summer: a spectacular one-minute video he made with two of his pals as they traveled to 11 countries over 44 days, walking us through a dazzling variety of cultures, locations and images.
Exhilarating Film Takes You Through 11 Countries in 1 Minute

How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics

Though the data possibilities seem endless, Google Analytics product manager Phil Mui says the design reflects three core metrics: acquisition, engagement and outcome. Let’s take a closer look at what these numbers mean and how you can track them with one of the most widely used web analytics platforms.
How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics

Happy News Year!

An exhibition of 64 television news programs from across the globe.
Happy News Year!

9 weeks of weather in 3 minutes

There are facts that just aren't apparent from our everyday perspective. Sometimes, in order to really get a scientific concept at the gut level, you have to seek out a different way to view the world. Do that, and you'll find yourself emotionally gobsmacked by well-known concepts you'd long ago accepted intellectually. For instance, watch this video montage of 9 weeks worth of infrared images from NASA’s GOES-East satellite.
9 weeks of weather in 3 minutes

After a diet, your body might be working against you

The New York Times has a fascinating story about the current state of the science on weight loss, including the results of one recent (albeit small) study that suggests that the human body responds to weight loss by actively trying to regain weight—a finding that could help explain why it's so difficult to maintain significant weight loss, even when you are able to shed pounds.
After a diet, your body might be working against you