Monday, April 20, 2009

Design

Should Comic Sans Be “Banned”?

11:00PM April 20, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

It’s not the only free-spirited font installed by default on most computers, but it’s almost certainly the most widely, and often inappropriately, used. If you had your way, would Comic Sans ever see the light of day? More »


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Office Add-On Makes Live Search The Default Translator

10:30PM April 20, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Windows only: Microsoft has a new add-on for Office 2003 and 2007 that sets Microsoft Translator—used in the Live Search service—as a more robust and multi-language translator than the WorldLingo default. More »


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Use DD-WRT To Make Your Router Into An Access Point

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4:00PM April 20, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Modern routers can do all sorts of complex tricks, but sometimes you just want to use a a spare router for a simpler task, like extending your existing wireless coverage. That’s where open source firmware DD-WRT comes in. More »


Travel

What Should Never Go In Checked Luggage

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2:00PM April 20, 2009 | Angus Kidman

No-one wants to carry too much stuff with them as cabin luggage on a long-haul flight, but which items simply can’t be consigned to the hold? More »


Work

Webslug Rates Your Site’s Loading Time Against Others

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12:00PM April 20, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Testing your own site’s loading time doesn’t need much more than a stopwatch, but if you want to see how your site measures up against rivals, Webslug could be a handy option. More »


Communicate

Foxtel Planning Online Catchup TV Service

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10:00AM April 20, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Foxtel is reportedly joining the online broadcasting brigade, allowing subscribers to catch up with some of its shows via a dedicated site. More »


Work

Bare Wood And Natural Light

9:00AM April 20, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

You won’t find stark surfaces and strong artificial lighting in today’s featured workspace. Natural is the watchword. More »


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Last Week’s Best Posts

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8:30AM April 20, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week: More »


Work

SkiniTunes Is A Mini Interface For Your iTunes Collection

8:00AM April 20, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows only: If iTunes is your music management tool of choice and you’ve found yourself wishing for a smaller interface you may want to check out SkiniTunes, a very compact player for your iTunes collection. More »


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WhichDateWorks Takes The Guesswork Out Of Event Planning

7:00AM April 20, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you need to pick the best date for a group of people to meet, WhichDateWorks is a simple service with a polished interface. More »