Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Organise
The Big Book Of Everything Organises Important Personal Information
11:30PM Jason Fitzpatrick | There is a whole host of information in our lives that is important—bank accounts, tax records, credit card information—but not usually easily organised together. The Big Book of Everything helps keep important information organized and in one place. More »
Fix
Pack Your Leftovers Before Eating To Lose Weight
11:00PM Azadeh Ensha | Whether you’re trying to lose weight or successfully manage your diet, portion size is key. Here’s how to “right-size” your meals to ensure you don’t overeat. More »
Travel
AirBnB Finds A Place To Stay On The Cheap
10:30PM Jason Fitzpatrick | Looking to see the sights but not looking forward to paying high hotel prices? Take advantage of AirBnB to find some nice, usually economical, local accommodations. More »
Money
4:00PM Angus Kidman | Lifehacker Rule #6: Never buy a full-priced iTunes card. And this week’s proof? Target is offering two $20 iTunes cards for $30, while Dick Smith has 20% off all cards until August 10. [via OzBargain]
Cheap iTunes Cards At Target, Dick Smith
4:00PM Angus Kidman | Lifehacker Rule #6: Never buy a full-priced iTunes card. And this week’s proof? Target is offering two $20 iTunes cards for $30, while Dick Smith has 20% off all cards until August 10. [via OzBargain]
Organise
2:44PM Angus Kidman | Despite the proliferation of other communications methods, email remains the defining application of the Internet age — and a huge source of frustration when you feel like you’ve got more messages than you can cope with. Here’s some time-honoured tactics for trying to clean out an inbox that’s overloaded with unread emails. More »
How To Deal With An Overloaded Email Inbox
2:44PM Angus Kidman | Despite the proliferation of other communications methods, email remains the defining application of the Internet age — and a huge source of frustration when you feel like you’ve got more messages than you can cope with. Here’s some time-honoured tactics for trying to clean out an inbox that’s overloaded with unread emails. More »
Communicate
1:19PM Angus Kidman | It’s hiring time again at Lifehacker Australia’s publisher Allure Media: we’re looking to expand the sales team selling Lifehacker (and our sibling titles Gizmodo and Kotaku). Check out the full job description after the jump. More »
Lifehacker (& Siblings) Want A Sales Genius
1:19PM Angus Kidman | It’s hiring time again at Lifehacker Australia’s publisher Allure Media: we’re looking to expand the sales team selling Lifehacker (and our sibling titles Gizmodo and Kotaku). Check out the full job description after the jump. More »
Organise
1:00PM Angus Kidman | Lost the manual and can’t work out how to program that ancient VCR or clean that coffee machine? Gail on Tech rounds up three sites devoted to archiving manuals for all manner of gadgets and appliances. More »
Where To Find That Manual Online
1:00PM Angus Kidman | Lost the manual and can’t work out how to program that ancient VCR or clean that coffee machine? Gail on Tech rounds up three sites devoted to archiving manuals for all manner of gadgets and appliances. More »
Travel
11:00AM Angus Kidman | Brisbane’s plans for free Wi-Fi on trains might not have eventuated yet, but it turns out you can get free Wi-Fi on the AirTrain international and domestic platforms at Brisbane Airport. More »
Brisbane Airtrain Offers Free Wi-Fi On Platforms
11:00AM Angus Kidman | Brisbane’s plans for free Wi-Fi on trains might not have eventuated yet, but it turns out you can get free Wi-Fi on the AirTrain international and domestic platforms at Brisbane Airport. More »
Travel
Travel Etiquette Site Explains How To Behave In Different Countries
10:00AM Azadeh Ensha | Every culture has its distinct customs and traditions. Web site Travel Etiquette breaks them down by country to help teach you how to behave before you head off on your trip so that you can represent yourself and your home country well. More »
Fix
9:00AM Angus Kidman | Hot water bottles are a cheap, green and effective way of staying warm in bed on a cold winter’s night, but it turns out they can also be a major safety risk. More »
Beware Of Unsafe Hot Water Bottles
9:00AM Angus Kidman | Hot water bottles are a cheap, green and effective way of staying warm in bed on a cold winter’s night, but it turns out they can also be a major safety risk. More » 