Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is Released: But Should You Install It?

Microsoft has just released the final version of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, but should you drop everything and go through the process of installing it? Where can you get it? We’ve got the answers for you.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is Released: But Should You Install It?

NZ Quake destruction revealed from above

Aerial footage of Christchurch after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake shows buildings flattened, fires smouldering and roads buckled.
Quake destruction revealed from above

Google Search Now Returns Australian Postcode Results

A small but handy time saver: if you want to find the postcode for an Australian town, enter its name and the word ‘postcode’ into Google and it will now tell you automatically without needing to delve into other sites.
Google Search Now Returns Australian Postcode Results

Amazon Offering Free International Shipping

Amazon UK is offering Free International Shipping to Australia, India, New Zealand and South Africa until May 15th 2011.
Amazon Offering Free International Shipping

9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd

Everyone is looking for a way to make their resume stand out in today’s job market. One way to do that is by giving your resume some visual appeal. Well-designed resumes with color and images can attract attention over those with plain old text.
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd

Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube

As pro-democracy protests spread like a virus through many parts of the Middle East, social media is still providing both a tool for organizers and a valuable window for the outside world into the volatile and intricate political situations in many countries.
Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube

Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level

Firefox, like any other web browser, offers options to zoom in or out of a web page temporarily which can be useful if a website uses fonts that are either to large or to small. Another application is to increase the font size if high-definition displays are used. Two of the biggest complaints about Firefox’s zooming feature are the inabilities to save zoom levels for future browsing sessions and to set a different zoom level for all websites by default.
Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level

Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do

The first service pack for Microsoft’s operating system Windows 7, known as Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1, is just around the corner for all users of the operating system. Microsoft shipped the service pack first to its OEM partners before making it available to subscribers of its MSDN or Technet service and business customers with Volume License agreements.
Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do

iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library

IT professional Andrew McAfee explains how a privacy hole in iTunes allows anyone to hunt around in your iTunes library; all a potential spy would need is your email address. It's an outside-case thing that may not seem like that big of a deal, especially since it requires a somewhat tedious hunt-and-peck process.
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library

Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout

Facebook recently upgraded the site's photo viewer such that pictures and associated user comments now appear in a dark pop-up window. This new layout of photos is live for most Facebook users though it looks a bit ugly and doesn't seem to gel with the otherwise very-elegant design of Facebook.com website.
Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout

How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader (the Easy Way)

If you’re anything like 99% of everybody, you have some sort of PDF viewing software installed on your PC—but did you realize that you can use Google Chrome to view PDFs from your PC? It’s easy!
How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader

Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks

The "unit effect", as it's called, says that even if you're aware of the units in a measurement, your mind will still put more emphasis on the size of a number, rather than the value it carries.
Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks

Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way

There are add-ons, VPNs, and apps galore that offer a safer browsing experience—but the browser you use, and the sites you visit, offer strong but simple security tools, too. Here are the best of the no-hassle, no-install-required options that you should be using now.
Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way

The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair

The holiday season just ended, but the toy industry is already looking ahead to the next holiday season and beyond. Toy Fair, the industry’s big trade show, hit New York this week and along with it, some high-profile attention-getting stunts. (If you were wondering, for instance, why Mattel chose this moment to publicize Ken and Barbie’s relationship struggles, this should answer your question.)
The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair

Best Sellers - The New York Times

Rankings reflect weekly sales for books sold in both print and electronic formats as reported by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.
Best Sellers - The New York Times

iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes

Never let your iPhone out of your sight – sage advice of course; but now all your securely stored passwords could be uncovered by an attacker with just six minutes alone with your device.
iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes

Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot

We've shown you a few ways to tie your shoes more efficiently, but if you're looking for a super-speedy way to get your shoes on and out the door, the Ian Knot is a super-fast method that will make it happen.
Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot

Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets

I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets

How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?

I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?

Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011

The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011