You’ve probably heard that keeping your refrigerator and freezer fully stocked is a simple way to keep them running efficiently. But what if you happen to lack for food, or want to optimise even further? More »
Lifehacker reader Madlin found a useful synergy between folder syncing service Dropbox and the embeded desktop calendar Rainlendar. Since they both work on all platforms, it’s easy to synchronise calendars between every desktop. More »
My Phone, Microsoft’s over-the-air backup and synchronisation service for Windows Mobile devices, has opened up to anyone running Windows Mobile 6 or higher, offering 200MB of free cloud storage space. More »
I headed to Kuranda today figuring that a relatively isolated rainforest community of only 650-odd people would stretch the patience of any self-respecting mobile broadband network. Instead, I found better service than you can get in Cairns. More »
In our recent post about expanding the Do Not Call Register, several commenters hoped their personal fax numbers would also be covered. The good news: they will be. More »
You’re out, you’re shopping and you want to find the nearest store with a good sale or a decent lunch. Web and mobile app Mall Shopper aims to provide the answer by providing details of all the current specials in a particular location. More »
Last month, Kensington released a range of “dedicated netbook accessories”, including mice, cases and locks. The gadgets all do what the label says, but the question remains: do netbook peripherals need to be distinguished from those for their regular PC notebook cousins? More »
Your coffee grounds are good for a lot more than a liquid pick-me up, so before you trash the next batch, read on for ways to reuse them instead. Hint: a flea rinse is involved. More »
Here’s yet another reason for the Twitter-reluctant to give the social networking/micro-blogging service a try: it can be a way to save money and organise your finances. More »
My recent roundup of the many and varied trials of 3G broadband software established pretty clearly that every piece of client software I’ve tried has major issues, but didn’t cover one crucial player in the market: Optus. More »
