Monday, May 25, 2009

Communicate

Vodafone-3 Promises No Swift Price Changes After Merger

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4:10PM May 25, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Vodafone and 3 are still waiting on approval for their proposed merger, but one thing that apparently won’t change in a hurry if it goes ahead are existing prices. More »


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Digital TV Switchover: We’re Clueless And Sometimes Unhappy

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2:00PM May 25, 2009 | Angus Kidman

The first quarterly survey designed to track awareness of the impending digital TV switchover shows that most Australians are aware that digital TV is happening, but there’s not much else in the figures to crow about. More »


Travel

Planning The Perfect Travel Washbag

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11:54AM May 25, 2009 | Angus Kidman

If you’re trying to travel light (which is what the Hand Luggage Only project is all about), keeping your washbag trim is a key strategy. But how can you do that effectively and still stay clean, healthy and presentable? More »


Communicate

Twitter Still Promising Australian SMS Service

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10:00AM May 25, 2009 | Angus Kidman

New Zealand last week got the option to access full two-way Twitter service via local SMS, but Twitter promises that Australia is still under consideration for a similar arrrangement. More »


Organise

Last Week’s Best Posts

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8:30AM May 25, 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

PatchMateXP Creates A Windows Update CD

8:00AM May 25, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows only: Updating your Windows install over a slow connection, or as part of multiple installations, can be a time-consuming pain. PatchMateXP bundles all current updates onto an easy to use deployment disk. More »


Design

70 Wallpapers To Dress Up Your Dual Monitors

7:00AM May 25, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Throw a little eye candy on your dual monitors with this roundup of stunning wallpapers courtesy of Smashing Magazine. More »


Money

Plan The Best Staycation Ever

6:00AM May 25, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Everyone needs a little time off, but sometimes factors like economic troubles and the hassle of travelling with small children make it easier to vacation in your home town instead of travelling afar. More »


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Turn A Macbook Into A Tablet Computer

5:00AM May 25, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you’re craving an ultra-sensitive tablet computer, but you’re not willing to wait for the rumoured Apple tablet to materialize, you could always build your own version. More »