Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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The Big Book Of Everything Organises Important Personal Information

11:30PM July 22, 2009 | 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 »


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Pack Your Leftovers Before Eating To Lose Weight

11:00PM July 22, 2009 | 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 July 22, 2009 | 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

Cheap iTunes Cards At Target, Dick Smith

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4:00PM July 22, 2009 | 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]


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How To Deal With An Overloaded Email Inbox

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2:44PM July 22, 2009 | 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 »


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Lifehacker (& Siblings) Want A Sales Genius

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1:19PM July 22, 2009 | 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 »


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Where To Find That Manual Online

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1:00PM July 22, 2009 | 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

Brisbane Airtrain Offers Free Wi-Fi On Platforms

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11:00AM July 22, 2009 | 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 July 22, 2009 | 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 »


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Beware Of Unsafe Hot Water Bottles

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9:00AM July 22, 2009 | 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 »