Friday, August 08, 2008

Change the default from .docx to .doc in Word 2007

Let’s see how can you change the default file save format to .doc which is widely supported in the backward version of office 2007.
Change the default files save format from .docx to .doc in word 2007

Hot or Not Celebrity Gossip

A celebrity gossip vertical, hosted by Zack Taylor. The celebrity blogger will post content related to prominent pop culture happenings, and readers can rate the pop culture items in the same way they would rate someone’s photo.
Hot or Not Celebrity Gossip

Thursday, August 07, 2008

15 Haunting Abandoned Places and Ruins of War

15 Haunting Ruins Of War: Abandoned Places of Military Turmoil Past and Present.
15 Haunting Abandoned Places and Ruins of War

The Weirdest Olympic Events Throughout History

This summer's games promise tons of exciting, and sometimes strange events. And synchronized swimming is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most ridiculous contests in Olympic history.
The Weirdest Olympic Events Throughout History

Introverts and Extraverts

Being an introvert is a bad thing, right? Well, a lot of people seem to think so, judging by the number of articles I’ve read about how to “cure” introversion.
Introverts and Extraverts

Download YouTube Clips to Your Desktop

Free software YouTube File Hack is a standalone application and Internet Explorer integrated menu item that downloads videos to your desktop from the popular video sharing site. Simply run the application, enter the URL of the YouTube video you want to view offline, and press the Download button.
Download YouTube Clips to Your Desktop

Top 10 Conversation Hacks

A whole lot more than just words passes between people who are talking, so a few simple conversational skills can help you recognize what's really being said and help you lead the discussion your way. Learn how to read body language and facial expressions, de-code euphemisms, ask sensitive questions, criticize constructively, get what you want in negotiations, cut off chatterboxes, and more.
Top 10 Conversation Hacks

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Mythbusting: Debunking Common Windows Performance Tweaking Myths

Let's examine some of the most offensive myths out there regarding PC performance tweaking, and debunk them once and for all.
Mythbusting: Debunking Common Windows Performance Tweaking Myths

How magicians control your mind

Magic isn't just a bag of tricks - it's a finely-tuned technology for shaping what we see. Now researchers are extracting its lessons.
How magicians control your mind

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Cameras Cut Crashes - Road Safety

Of interest to those of you living in Victoria - The interactive map shows the location of all fixed cameras on Victoria's roads. Each camera's location is described exactly as it appears on the infringement notice and also has copies of the camera's testing certificates attached.
Cameras Cut Crashes - Road Safety

6 Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Started Online Freelancing

Experience may be the best teacher, but there are some things that I wish others told me before I started web working.
6 Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Started Online Freelancing

The Biggest Resume Mistake You Can Make

"The biggest flaw for a resume is when it fails to showcase a person's accomplishments, contributions, and results, and instead spouts a job description of each position held."
The Biggest Resume Mistake You Can Make

Vista Tip: Microsoft's Advice on How to Speed Up Vista

If your Vista PC isn't as speedy as you'd like, straight from the horse's mouth comes a 14-page PDF document on Vista Performance and Tuning.
Vista Tip: Microsoft's Advice on How to Speed Up Vista

Google Street View Australia is Live

Google’s camera-equipped cars are driving around different parts of the globe. Now, the third country – after the US, and the Tour de France route – has been Street View enabled in Google Maps: Australia. To view these panorama photos of places like Karratha, Adelaide and Sydney, move over Australia on Google Maps and click the Street View button, and then select any of the camera icons.
Google Street View Australia is Live

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Five Life-Changing Mistakes and How I Moved On

By Julie Wainwright
Co-Founder, SmartNow.com
The Five Big Mistakes That Changed My Life and How I Moved Past Them

How To Shine Men's Dress Shoes

There are a lot of opinions when it comes to the best way to shine a shoe. Everyone has their own unique twist from using spit to using a lighter to burn the top coat of polish (cool, although potentially dangerous). The process below is a simple one that I have used for many years and it has worked fine for me and many of my military peers.
How To Shine Men's Dress Shoes

Saturday, August 02, 2008

'Chinglish' is thriving in Beijing, linguists say

Chinglish is alive and well at the Beijing Olympics and its survival is no "cryshame", say linguists who have monitored its quirky progress.
'Chinglish' is thriving in Beijing, linguists say

Control your life using email reminders

Control your life using email reminders.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Zen Habits - A Guided Tour

While some of you have been following Zen Habits since its early days (beginning of 2007), many of you are fairly new readers. To help you through the fairly overwhelming archives, here is a beginner’s guide. Kind of a Quick Start guide.
The Beginner’s Guide to Zen Habits - A Guided Tour

15 Incredible Do-It-Yourself Gadgets You Wish You Made

For those of you who are DIY fans out there, we’ve got a special treat for you this week! Ordered from least to most difficult projects to undertake, this list of hot DIY gadgets is going to blow your mind! The most notable is the Vertipod DIY One-Man Hoverflyer and most resourceful is the Laser Listening device. The coolest and most retro one is the Plasma Arc Speakers that have been around since the 80s.
15 Incredible Do-It-Yourself Gadgets You Wish You Made