How to Change Your IP Address

An IP address is your identification on the internet, usually assigned by network administrators. There are a couple reasons you might want to change it.
How to Change Your IP Address

No opt-out of filtered Internet

Australians will be unable to opt-out of the government's pending Internet content filtering scheme, and will instead be placed on a watered-down blacklist, experts say.
No opt-out of filtered Internet

Windows 7 equals some strange math

It was the product's code name, something relatively simple, and it is generally seen as a lucky number (at least in the United States). But to arrive at the number 7, Microsoft does some strange math, as general manager Mike Nash outlined.
Windows 7 equals some strange math

Airport trials 'see-through' scanners

New screening technology capable of seeing through passengers' clothing has been put on display at Melbourne airport.
Airport trials 'see-through' scanners

18 Tools to Track Car and Fuel Maintenance

With the economy in such an uncertain place, it’s very likely that people will be holding on to their cars far longer than they have in the past. With this in mind, it’s important to take care of your vehicle, which can be made simple using a variety of online services. Here are 18 tools to help you keep track of your car’s maintenance, as well as gas consumption, mileage, and more.
18 Tools to Track Car and Fuel Maintenance

Why Women Worry

How rational are our fears?
In late 2007, a study discovered the word that evoked the greatest fear. The study included the words spider, snake death, rape, murder, and incest.
“Shark” evoked the strongest reaction.
Why Women Worry

A special message from Ringo Starr - no more fan mail after Oct. 20

You have just five days to send stuff to Ringo to get it autographed. Hurry, hurry. Don't get shut out.
A special message from Ringo Starr - no more fan mail after Oct. 20

Optimize Your Web Connection

Your broadband connection screams compared with the dial-up days of yore, but it could be faster. These days, your internet connection can't be fast enough. That is why we're here — to show you the way to a faster internet connection by tweaking the hardware and software you're using.
Optimize Your Web Connection

How to Construct a Killer Resume, From Start to Finish

It would be worthwhile to go through the entire process of creating a strong resume, step by step.
How to Construct a Killer Resume, From Start to Finish

Make Roses Bloom Longer with Salt and Mint Oil

Life's a trade-off. Fake roses bloom eternal but they're about as romantic as a cubic zirconia engagement ring. Make your real roses blossom longer with these tips.
Make Roses Bloom Longer with Salt and Mint Oil

Form an Attack Plan for a Cluttered, Messy Home

It's the place you don't have to keep clean—until somebody's coming to visit. For anyone looking to cut back on clutter to create more living space (and space for awesome projects), read on for tips on putting your house in order.
Form an Attack Plan for a Cluttered, Messy Home

Web Archive Viewer For Internet Explorer

Web Archive Viewer is a plugin for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer that provides access to file archives before the download. It displays the contents of zip and rar archives and gives Internet Explorer users the option to download selected files instead of the complete archive.
Web Archive Viewer For Internet Explorer

Intel Product Comparison Chart

If you have already decided that the next processor that you are buying will be an Intel processor but are yet undecided on the processor itself you might find the Intel Product Comparison Chart useful.
Intel Product Comparison Chart

The OED is 80: Some fascinating facts

Some fascinating facts and figures about the Oxford English Dictionary. Did you know…
The OED is 80: Some fascinating facts

How to Go from Introvert to Extrovert

If you're an introvert, how do you balance the introvert and extrovert parts of yourself, such that you enjoy both types of activities equally, rather than looking forward to one and dreading the other? If you’re very introverted, you may undervalue the positive role people can play in your life, such as knowledge, friendship, growth, laughter, and so on. The optimal outcome is to strike a balance between the two and become an ambivert, or someone who enjoys social interaction and solitude equally.
How to Go from Introvert to Extrovert

Maxtor Shared Storage II - 2TB NAS - $499 (2 days only)

rrp $699. 2 Days only, some of you have mentioned not getting NAS deals, so here it is:
Maxtor Shared Storage II - NAS - 2 TB - HD 1 TB x 2 - RAID 1 - Gigabit Ethernet ~$640 on SI.
Simply share storage and automatically backup computer files, photos, music and digital videos to one location on small office and home networks with Maxtor Shared Storage II. Easy user interface provides backup scheduling of networked computers, data restoration, and media playback to networked media/ entertainment systems without being tied down to a dedicated computer host.
Maxtor Shared Storage II - 2TB NAS - $499 (2 days only)

Rat Race Urban Adventure Series - Melbourne, Australia

The Rat Race Urban Adventure has arrived in Australia – be part of the Ratolution.
Rat Race Urban Adventure Series - Melbourne, Australia

Stay on Top of Your USB Stick

Are you carrying a USB thumb drive with useful applications with you at all times? I’ve written before about how it makes a lot of sense, and how to stock your drive with many good free, open source applications with only one download. MacLibre and PortableApps.com remain the choice sites to go to to stock your drive up with good apps. For ongoing information on how to get the most out of your pocket drive, though, try GetUSB.info.
Stay on Top of Your USB Stick

How to Reuse an Empty Altoids Tin

Altoids candy comes in a variety of small, sturdy metal tins that invite creative reuse. If you have one (or a giant stack) left over, try one of these projects to put it to good use.
How to Reuse an Empty Altoids Tin

Finding The Best 3G Mobile Broadband Deal

Mobile broadband services -- using 3G spectrum to deliver the Internet to your PC or notebook -- are getting more popular, with almost a million Australians already using them. Whether you want to use them at home, in a hotel room or even in a train, there's a wide range of plans to choose from, and recent price changes from Optus, Telstra, 3 and Vodafone have further muddied the waters. Read on for Lifehacker's guide to the best current deals in the mobile broadband space.
Finding The Best 3G Mobile Broadband Deal