Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Page 2
Fix

Use A 3:2 Inhale-Exhale Ratio For Improved Runs

The right equipment, training and running route isn’t always enough to ensure a good run, especially if your breathing is all over the map. To help stabilse yours, try incorporating a set inhale-exhale ratio.


Work

Why The Manager’s Schedule Blows Creative Productivity

In his latest essay, Paul Graham describes the difference between what he calls the maker’s schedule and the manager’s schedule, explaining how the two are often at odds with each other.


Fix

Make Your Own Toxin-Free Insect Repellent With A Splash Of Vodka

You’ve got plans to explore the great outdoors but no insect repellent? No problem. Just use leftovers from last night’s party and this eco-friendly mix that’s as customisable as the cocktails you had.


Communicate

Catch Phrases That May Tip You Off To A Lie

Apart from the obvious signs, non-verbal gestures and other cues can also help to determine whether someone is telling the truth or not. Forbes outlines 11 ways to potentially sniff out a liar, including a section on catch phrases to watch out for.


Design

The Black Mac Desktop

Reader Ian Michael Smith’s desktop proves that every Mac doesn’t have to look the same—you can have a dark theme too.


Work

MP3Extractor Flags And Separates Large MP3 Files

Windows only: Lengthy MP3s, like a poorly converted audiobook or an analogue to digital recording, often need to be chopped into smaller, easily managed MP3s. MP3Extractor will make short work of it.


Work

Copy Music To Your Android Phone Over USB

Android: The Simple Help tech blog walks through the process of adding music to your Android-based phone using a USB cable and some simple file copy action.


Work

Windows 7 RTM Activation Already Cracked

It’s been less than a week since Windows 7 was released to manufacturer and already we’re seeing reports that Windows 7 RTM Ultimate has been cracked using an OEM product key from computer manufacturer Lenovo (though the crack isn’t limited to their hardware).


Organise

Daily Record Of Events Makes Ubiquitous Capture A Snap

Windows only: Daily Record of Events is a lightweight tool that creates an easy point of entry for inserting notes, musings and other capture-worthy snippets into your organisation system with a simple keyboard shortcut.