If you’re missing the now defunct FeedMyTorrents and its awesome duplicate-free RSS based automation, showRSS offers the same functionality and integration with RSS-enabled BitTorrent clients. More »
While it lost to iGoogle in our best start page showdown, Netvibes remains a popular platform due to its serious customisation powers. With its newest feature, multiple personalised pages, it overtakes the competition as the feed addicts’ platform of choice. More »
Linux only: The smoked glass, Mac-like notification alerts are one of Ubuntu 9.04′s best features, but they’re not yet compatible with every program, including Firefox. An experimental extension can fix that, moving download notifications into Jaunty Jackalope’s pop-ups. More »
It’s been quite a banner day for the Hand Luggage Only project. One wheel on the all-important bag has fallen off and I’ve encountered my worst 3G reception yet — within metropolitan Sydney. More »
Vodafone’s rollout of visual voicemail for iPhones hasn’t exactly gone smoothly, but the company maintains everything will be working by Friday. More »
Skype has rolled out an Australian site for buying Skype-certified headsets, phones and other accessories. However, while the company promises comparison shopping, the reality is a lot blander. More »
Getting objects exactly where you want them in a PowerPoint presentation can be fiddly, but knowing the right mouse and keyboard combos can simplify the task. More »
Shave sticks are a great way to reduce the size of your luggage, and packing one in an old film canister makes them even more useful. More »
When the iPhone first was announced, “visual voicemail” was a key selling feature, but when it eventually reached Australia, not a single operator implemented the feature. Now Vodafone has belatedly added the option to its iPhone bundle. More »
A few minutes in the microwave can make your herbs ready for long-term storage, but if you’re going to have at them within 24 hours or a week, here’s how to keep them fresh in the meantime. More »
