On Sept. 18, Apple finally unveiled iOS 7 to the public. The update marks perhaps the largest change to Apple's OS since its inception in 2007 — and with that change comes many user questions, from how to navigate the new interface to which apps have been best optimized for it.
iOS 7: Your Questions Answered
Saturday, September 21, 2013
iOS 7: Your Questions Answered
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15 Toylines from the '80s That Will Never Ever Be Coming Back
The ‘80s were the golden age of the action figure, but not all '80s toylines were gold. For every He-Man or Transformers, there are a dozen series that will never return — either because they’ve been forgotten, or they've been outclassed, or just because they sucked in the first place. Here are 15 toylines whose relaunch is forever aborted.
15 Toylines from the '80s That Will Never Ever Be Coming Back
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Friday, September 20, 2013
How Far Do Sneeze Droplets Travel (And How Big Can They Get)?
With spring comes hay fever, which means lots of people sneezing all around you (and in some cases, all over you). If you’d prefer not to be covered in disgusting snot droplets, you need to keep your distance from allergy sufferers — but how close is too close?
How Far Do Sneeze Droplets Travel (And How Big Can They Get)?
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
In this week's viral video recap, a brave cat takes on the theremin. Is this musically inclined feline a virtuoso or hopeless amateur? You decide.
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
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5 Facts You Didn't Know About The Beatles
The Beatles are probably the most influential musicians of the 20th century, but did you know they really wanted to star in a movie version of Lord of the Rings? Thankfully, Stanley Kubrick had the good sense to turn them down.
5 Facts You Didn't Know About The Beatles
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Decapitated copperhead bites self
"It finally quit movin' though, now that it bit itself," says our intrepid narrator. And that, writes wildlife ecologist David Steen, could have something to do with the fact that a decapitated copperhead head can still inject venom. More importantly, if it did, the rest of the snake's body likely wouldn't have any special defense against that venom.
Decapitated copperhead bites self
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iPhone 5s reviews in
Apple's iPhone 5S has a better camera, faster hardware and a gold-trimmed option. How does it stack up to last year's model, and strong offerings from Samsung and Nokia?
iPhone 5s reviews in
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
This Slo-Mo Car Explosion Is Even Better Than Your Fiery Fantasies
So the Slo-Mo Guys have kicked pans of gasoline, blown up paint, and played with Molotov cocktails, all in gloriously indulgent slow motion. Now, they’ve upped the ante considerably and blown up a freakin’ car. Just because.
This Slo-Mo Car Explosion Is Even Better Than Your Fiery Fantasies
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
14 Machines That Were Brilliant in 1985
The thing about science and technology is that what's cutting edge today is quickly replaced tomorrow. And that's a good thing — constantly pushing the envelope to build better, more brilliant machines will power us into the future. To celebrate the next chapter in General Electric's Brilliant Machines story, head back in time and see just how far we've come since 1985.
14 Machines That Were Brilliant in 1985
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Our Favourite TV Shows Never Really Leave Us
Everyone has favourite shows. Look at Breaking Bad. Fans are everywhere right now. And like Breaking Bad all shows must meet a noble or ignominious end. But that doesn’t mean we stop loving them. Or hating them so much that we are oddly fascinated and can’t stop watching. That’s why Offerpop took a look at which shows have the most likes on Facebook and how these fans break down.
Our Favourite TV Shows Never Really Leave Us
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
Redditor Posts Gripping Eyewitness Account of 9/11 Attacks
It's become something of a tradition: Each year on Sept. 11, New Yorkers post their firsthand accounts of the Sept. 11 — the disbelief of watching the Twin Towers collapse, of the people they knew who either perished in the attacks or miraculously decided not to go to work in downtown Manhattan that particular day.
Redditor Posts Gripping Eyewitness Account of 9/11 Attacks
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See How Three Famous Photographs Were Edited Before Photoshop Existed
Magnum Photos, the 66-year-old photography organisation and darkroom printer in New York, has handled more famous photos than you or I will ever get to even look at. Magnum’s master printer, Pablo Inirio, was editing with tried and true darkroom chemicals long before Photoshop was a twinkle in Adobe’s eye. And now, we can see his process.
See How Three Famous Photographs Were Edited Before Photoshop Existed
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15 Unbelievable Images of the Colorado Flood
Tremendous flooding that began on Wednesday along Colorado's Front Range has spurred major evacuations in the area. Some areas received up to 15 inches of rainfall and the extreme weather, at time of writing, had reportedly taken the lives of four people. Many roads are still closed and danger persists as meteorologists forecast heavy storms throughout the weekend.
15 Unbelievable Images of the Colorado Flood
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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Little Girl Finds Security Flaw in iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner [PIC]
While some rejoiced at the advancement in phone security, one Reddit user's clever daughter knew there was a simple flaw in this new tech.
Little Girl Finds Security Flaw in iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner [PIC]
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6 Questions With 'Sport Science' Creator John Brenkus
John Brenkus has been satisfying the nerd in every sports fan — and the sports fan in every nerd — since 2007. His hit show Sport Science, which nows airs as a periodic segment on ESPN's SportsCenter, takes a lab technician's approach to analyzing how the world's greatest athletes pull off the feats that keep the rest of us on the edge of our seats.
6 Questions With 'Sport Science' Creator John Brenkus
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
What Is Reddit?
Anyone who has ever scrolled a page on a website or clicked a link on the internet or watched a video on YouTube or enjoys the practicality of living with electricity should know what Reddit is. But could you explain it to someone who’s never heard of it?
What Is Reddit?
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75 Frugal Hacks for Your Home
Decorating and maintaining a home is expensive, but there are things you can do to cut the cost.
75 Frugal Hacks for Your Home
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Watch A Girl Age Into An Old Woman In This Stunning Time Lapse
Ageing is a fierce b-word that deepens the lines on your face, sags the skin on your body and grays the hair on your head. All in the name of accruing wisdom! The thing with ageing though is that it literally takes years to see its effect. Well, this incredible time lapse fast forwards the process and shows what a girl would look like as an old woman.
Watch A Girl Age Into An Old Woman In This Stunning Time Lapse
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Apple iPhone 5s And iPhone 5c: Australian Prices And Release Dates
This morning we saw Apple take the lid off the new iPhones: the 5s and the 5c. How much will you pay for them in Australia, and when can you get your mitts on them?
Apple iPhone 5s And iPhone 5c: Australian Prices And Release Dates
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
15 Gadgets That Caught Our Attention at IFA 2013
Without at a doubt, the tech trade show IFA from Berlin is one of the biggest in the world. While it’s said to be focused on the European consumers, big tech companies come to Berlin and launch different various products, hoping to get the most of journalists’ attention. We at Technology Personalized have attended IFA this year and have seen quite a lot of interesting gadgets.
15 Gadgets That Caught Our Attention at IFA 2013
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Excellent Popeye comic book reprints from the 1940s and 1950s
Archie was created by Bob Montana, but Dan DiCarlo gave Archie and his pals the looks and personalities we are familiar with. Someone at Walt Disney Studios created Donald Duck, but it took cartoonist Carl Barks to transform the sailor-suited waterfowl from a screechy ill-tempered time bomb into a scheming, but good-hearted uncle to three industrious ducklings. And E.C. Segar created Popeye, J. Wellington Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Sweepea, and Bluto, but Bud Sagendorf's incredibly entertaining comic books about the one-eye sailor are the canonical Popeye.
Excellent Popeye comic book reprints from the 1940s and 1950s
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Monday, September 09, 2013
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 10/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 10/2013
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Sunday, September 08, 2013
5 Apps You Don't Want To Miss
It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck — Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of their favorite new and updated apps. This week, they found an app that gives you unlimited access to ebooks, and another that tracks your activity to ensure you're moving at least 30 minutes of day.
5 Apps You Don't Want To Miss
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Saturday, September 07, 2013
Scientists Confirm Largest Single Volcano on Earth
The largest volcano on Earth is not in Hawaii, but hidden beneath the western Pacific Ocean and covers an area the size of New Mexico, scientists announced on Thursday. The vast lump of lava is called the Tamu Massif and lies about 1,000 miles east of Japan. It is comparable, though somewhat less voluminous, than the enormous volcano Olympus Mons on Mars.
Scientists Confirm Largest Single Volcano on Earth
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Massive hovercraft lands on crowded beach
Sunbathers on Russia's Baltic Coast were surprised by massive hovercraft landing on the beach. According to BBC News, Russian authorities said this was part of a "routine training exercise."
Massive hovercraft lands on crowded beach
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Friday, September 06, 2013
Aussie Film Explains Why You Always See Tennis Shoes On Telephone Lines
You’ve seen a pair of tennis shoes hanging on a telephone wire before — we all have. Just like we’ve all wondered why the hell they were up in there first place, not to mention why it seems to consistently happen in every major city you go to. The short, 14-minute documentary “The Mystery of the Flying Kicks” wants to find out.
Aussie Film Explains Why You Always See Tennis Shoes On Telephone Lines
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The Weird Truth about Arabic Numerals
If you tried to think of just one individual from history who has had the strongest, longest lasting influence on modern day mathematics, who would you choose? SciShow looks at the one man mathematical powerhouse known as Al-Khwarizmi, a scholar and teacher whose influence is still felt all throughout mathematics today in their latest video.
The Weird Truth about Arabic Numerals
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Thursday, September 05, 2013
Watch This Unbelievable Trick Shot From Over 300 Feet Up [VIDEO]
What do you get when you throw a basketball off of a Dutch observation tower, and through a hoop located on the ground more than 300 feet below you? An apparent world record, that's what.
Watch This Unbelievable Trick Shot From Over 300 Feet Up [VIDEO]
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Tuesday, September 03, 2013
The Best Resources For Learning About What’s Happening In Syria
The past year has been one of increasing death and hardship for the people of Syria. I thought it would be useful if I started a “The Best…” list that might be useful for teachers and students.
The Best Resources For Learning About What’s Happening In Syria
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Monday, September 02, 2013
Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2012
Australia's estimated resident population (ERP) reached 22.7 million at 30 June 2012, increasing by 370,300 people or 1.7% since 30 June 2011.
Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2012
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Saturday, August 31, 2013
What The Same Train Ride Looked Like In 1953, 1983 And 2013
We’re all alive right now to know what 2013 is like. Some of us can tell stories about life 30 years ago. But most of us have no clue what life was like 60 years ago. This fantastic video by the BBC compares that whole timespan. It shows the same exact train ride filmed in 1953, 1983 and 2013 to reveal the difference over 60 years.
What The Same Train Ride Looked Like In 1953, 1983 And 2013
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The Jaw-Dropping Winners Of The Largest Sports Photography Contest Yet
Almost 7000 people entered Red Bull’s third annual Illume sports photography contest this year, making it one of the largest photography competitions ever staged. And finally, at a ceremony in Hong Kong yesterday, the jury announced its winners. Who knew snowboarding could be so moody and artful?
The Jaw-Dropping Winners Of The Largest Sports Photography Contest Yet
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Time Lapse Of Yosemite Fire Shows Nature Destroying Nature
Reminder: Fire is scary. Another reminder: It can also be very beautiful when it’s burning near one of the most beautiful places on this entire planet. Yosemite National Park just posted its time-lapse video that shows different perspective of the ginormous 2013 Rim Fire and reveals how it is burning up the wilderness.
Time Lapse Of Yosemite Fire Shows Nature Destroying Nature
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Friday, August 30, 2013
How to Send Large Files Over Email
Many email servers refuse to accept email attachments over 10MB in size. While attachment sizes haven’t kept up with the times, there are other easy ways to send someone large files over email.
How to Send Large Files Over Email
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Best Free Trials You Should Try Today
Any big company today has started giving trials before users end up paying for their service. We have collected some of the most greatest and the latest online offers which can save your time and money.
Best Free Trials You Should Try Today
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Five Best Video Converters
If you're getting your movie and TV show library in order, it helps to have all of your video in one format that you know every device you own can play without issue. However, if your collection spans years of downloads, rips, and saved copies, your files can be all over the place. This week we're going to look at five of the best video conversion tools that can faithfully get your media library organized and ready to watch anytime, anywhere.
Five Best Video Converters
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9 Crucial Tips and Tricks for Skype
Here at Mashable we use Skype on a daily basis. It's part of a suite of essential online tools that keep us connected to our friends, families and colleagues.
9 Crucial Tips and Tricks for Skype
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Monday, August 26, 2013
How Do You Properly Destroy A Hard Drive?
Anyone who looked at The Guardian’s website in the last week will have seen a picture of one of the newspaper’s own laptops smashed and in pieces. Why did this Mac have to die?
How Do You Properly Destroy A Hard Drive?
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Kiosks Let You Charge Your Device Wirelessly in Public
If Jeffrey Maganis has his way, you will find charging stations as often as you find ATMs. His company ChargeAll has built kiosks with bins that hold mobile devices and charge them, without requiring cords.
Kiosks Let You Charge Your Device Wirelessly in Public
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Super-Accurate Gravity Map By Australian Scientists Shows You Where You Can Weigh Less
Gravity is often assumed to be constant across the entire planet, but because the Earth varies in shape and density, that’s not really the case. Now, this super-accurate gravity map reveals that the fluctuations are even more extreme than scientists previously thought.
Super-Accurate Gravity Map By Australian Scientists Shows You Where You Can Weigh Less
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9 Most Amazing Train Railways
Check out some of the most unique train tracks from around the world.
9 Most Amazing Train Railways
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14 Illegal Things You're Doing on the Internet
We've all done it. One day it's pirating an album, the next day it's streaming movies from a sketchy site. Of course, we know all these things are illegal.
14 Illegal Things You're Doing on the Internet
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
5 Amazing Facts About Tonight's Blue Moon
The Blue Moon on Aug. 20 is not the second full moon of August, but actually gets its name from a relatively obscure rule of astronomy. And there are a few other details about the full moon that might surprise you.
5 Amazing Facts About Tonight's Blue Moon
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
Aldi’s own low-cost pre-paid mobile offerings have launched, and we have everything you need to know about the new service. In light of the recent ispONE drama taking down Kogan Mobile, it might be a good idea to look at your options.
Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Warren Buffet explains why you can't beat the market
For openers, there is one huge, obvious pitfall. I am virtually certain that above-average performance cannot be maintained with large sums of managed money. It is nice to think that $20 billion managed under one roof will produce financial resources which can hire some of the world’s most effective investment talent. After all, doesn’t the big money at Las Vegas attract the most effective entertainers to its stages?
Warren Buffet explains why you can't beat the market
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Area 51 Secrets Revealed in Unclassified Documents
Newly declassified CIA documents have revealed some of the history behind Nevada's Area 51. The area was never home to aliens or UFOs, but it was a super secret site for testing spy planes such as the U-2.
Area 51 Secrets Revealed in Unclassified Documents
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
A ‘no-reformat reinstall’ for Windows 8
Win8′s Refresh your PC without affecting your files feature lets you rebuild your operating system in minutes. A refresh returns Windows 8 to like-new condition while leaving users’ accounts, data, passwords, and personal files intact. But there are a few limitations to consider.
A ‘no-reformat reinstall’ for Windows 8
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Things The Authorities Say To Mislead People About NSA Surveillance
It’s been two months since US President Barack Obama first said that he welcomes a debate about NSA surveillance, which he once again reiterated last week at his press conference. Unfortunately, it’s very hard to have a real debate about a subject when the administration constantly and intentionally misleads Americans about the NSA’s capabilities and supposed legal powers.
Things The Authorities Say To Mislead People About NSA Surveillance
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
How to Let Someone Else Use Your Computer Without Giving Them Access To All Your Stuff
If you let someone use your computer, they could gain access to your saved passwords, read your email, access all your files, and more. Instead of looking over their shoulder, just use your operating system’s guest account feature.
How to Let Someone Else Use Your Computer Without Giving Them Access To All Your Stuff
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Monday, August 12, 2013
The English Language Is Pretty Crappy When You Think About It
They say that the hardest language to learn is English, what with all its crazy silent letters, weird tenses and other strange rules. There’s no denying it: the English language is just a little bit rubbish as The Fresh Gentlemen explain.
The English Language Is Pretty Crappy When You Think About It
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