Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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Integrate Everything Search Tool And Launchy

11:30PM June 2, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows only: Make Everything, the already lightning-fast NTFS search tool, even faster by integrating it with support for search parameters into Launchy, the equally as snappy application launcher. More »


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Properly Insert Earplugs For Better Protection

11:00PM June 2, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

You’ve probably used earplugs before, but there’s a good chance you aren’t truly blocking sound with casual insertion. If you want to really block sound, you’ve got to really plug them in. Consumer Reports show us how. More »


Design

Add A Calendar To Any Desktop Wallpaper

10:30PM June 2, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

If you’re a fan of the embedded calendars you see in our featured desktops but aren’t into installing a lot of extra customisation apps, Big Huge Labs has a tool that embeds a monthly calendar in any wallpaper image. More »


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Google Maps To Add Public Transport For Canberra, (Sydney)

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3:00PM June 2, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Public transport users in Perth and Adelaide can already plot their trips with Google Maps, and soon Canberra and a minute part of Sydney will be able to join in the journey-planning goodness. More »


Travel

Hand Luggage Only: The Small Lessons Learned

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1:30PM June 2, 2009 | Angus Kidman

There were some big lessons to be learned from the Hand Luggage Only project, but there were also some smaller gems as well. Here’s 20 useful travel nuggets for the active road worrier. More »


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HD Movies Coming To Xbox 360 In Australia

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12:00PM June 2, 2009 | Angus Kidman

The vast majority of Xbox content announcements tend to include a big old “US only” sticker, but it looks like Australia is finally getting some Xbox movie love — and in hi-def no less. More »


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Vodafone Goes Cheap With Android HTC Magic

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10:23AM June 2, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Vodafone might have endlessly dragged its heels over pricing for its Android phone, but now it has finally announced some costs, it has managed to undercut current rival (and future business partner) 3 with a $69 a month plan for the phone. More »


Work

Lifehacker Pack 2009: Essential Free Windows Downloads

9:30AM June 2, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

We feature downloads of all kinds every day at Lifehacker. Today, however, we’re bundling all the best free downloads for new computer owners, re-installers, would-be geeks, or anyone who wants to save time installing the best stuff out there. This is our 2009 Lifehacker Pack for Windows computers. More »


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Vodafone’s iPhone Visual Voicemail Still Having Problems

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9:00AM June 2, 2009 | Angus Kidman

It was announced mid-week and supposed to be live by Friday, but Vodafone still seems to be struggling with getting visual voicemail working for iPhone users. More »


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WatchDox Adds Security Options To Online Document Sharing

8:30AM June 2, 2009 | Azadeh Ensha

We’ve highlighted many ways to help you share files over the internet. Newly launched service WatchDox aims to make the document-sharing process more secure. More »