Friday, July 31, 2009

Work

Use Body Language To End Conversations With Chatty Coworkers

11:30PM July 31, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Talkative coworkers can be quite a distraction, not only do they not get their work done but they keep from you getting yours done too. Cut down on unproductive chatter with a simple body-language hack. More »


Work

Write A Snappy Bio Line For Yourself

11:00PM July 31, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

If you ever plan on being introduced as a speaker, web writer, or otherwise need a line or two to describe yourself and your career, you’ll need a bio. Career writer Marci Alboher offers tips and great examples. More »


Work

CitySounds.fm Geo-Diversifies Your At-Work Playlist

10:45PM July 31, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Many workers find that the best music is somewhat ambient and randomly mixed, so it’s not a conscious thing to keep track of, but a clever audio backdrop. CitySounds.fm provides quick streams of electronica-leaning tunes from around the globe. More »


Work

Linux Chrome Builds Get Plug-In Support

9:30PM July 31, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Linux: If a lack of third-party plug-in support (i.e. Flash) kept you from trying out Chrome on your Linux system, then avoid no longer. The “early developer version” now supports many plug-ins, and they seem to work pretty well. More »


Communicate

Gmail Fixes “On Behalf Of” Email Nuisance

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3:30PM July 31, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Having promised it before, looks like Gmail has finally removed the annoying “on behalf of” message that sometimes appears when you consolidate multiple email accounts using Google. More »


Work

Is Sampling The Right Way To Attract Rural Workers?

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2:00PM July 31, 2009 | Angus Kidman

A new scheme to encourage graduates to work in rural areas sounds worthy, but there’s a good chance that it might backfire. More »


Design

Can Your Chairs Be Practical And Attractive?

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12:00PM July 31, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Cutting-edge furniture design looks great, but can you design a great-looking chair that does more than just let you sit on it? Lifehacker hits the Rigg Contemporary Design Awards to find out. More »


Money

Comparison Site Fumzup Updates With New Interface

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10:30AM July 31, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Comparison site Fumzup has had a makeover, updating its interface and adding new searches for mobile phones and cars to its existing banking comparison features. More »


Travel

TravelSECURE Outlines Airport Security Rules

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9:00AM July 31, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Not sure what you’re allowed to pack in your airline baggage? TravelSECURE offers the official word straight from the government’s mouth. More »


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N97 Released, Comes Loaded With Multimedia Capabilities

As if the easy to use QWERTY, GPS capabilities, Ovi Store and super impressive Facebook app aren’t enough, the N97 has multimedia capabilities that would make a grown smartphone cry. More »