Saturday, May 23, 2009

Organise

Google Reader’s New Bundles Make Sharing Feeds User Friendly

4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | You might be a master of your feed reader and the nuances of RSS, but what if importing an OPML file is out of your friend’s comfort range? Google Reader’s Bundle feature makes sharing simple. More »
Communicate

YouTube Comments Full Of Links To Malware

3:00AM The How-To Geek | It’s official: Not only are YouTube comments generally worthless, but they’re also the target of malware authors trying to make a quick buck from fake anti-virus software. The PandaLabs blog explains how a host of comments link unsuspecting (or careless) viewers to a bogus porn site, which then prompts a download of a fake version of Flash. A perfect storm, perhaps, or just smart targeting. [PandaLabs Blog]
Design

The Super Mario Desktop

1:00AM The How-To Geek | It was only a matter of time before somebody used the classic Super Mario game as the basis for a system customisation—like reader Ghostspirit’s fun, retro Mario desktop. More »
Work

Use Unplugged Earphones To Avoid Pesky Interruptions

12:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Interruptions can really disrupt your workflow. You spend time dismissing or addressing the person doing the interrupting, and then on regaining your focus. Earbuds, even those not playing anything, are a sneaky defence. More »