Monday, August 3, 2009

Work

Google Chrome To Get Cloud-Based Synchronisation

11:00PM August 3, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

A Google engineer recently posted a message on the Chromium development board stating that his team would be implementing a synchronisation service into Chrome’s open-source progenitor as early as this week. What’s different about Chrome’s sync service? More »


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Reset Your Sleep Cycle With A 16-Hour Fast

9:30PM August 3, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Your brain’s natural tendencies don’t easily accommodate international flights, all-nighters or rotating shift work. Refusing to eat for about 16 hours before waking up, however, can help reboot your sleep cycle. More »


Money

eBay Motors Adds Finance Comparison Tool

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2:00PM August 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Standard advice when buying cars is never to get the finance from the dealer, but does the same apply if you’re buying online? More »


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Google Enhances Date Search Options

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12:00PM August 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Google users can now find pages within a given date span with its options feature expanding to allow any time period you fancy. More »


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Woolworths Goes For Phones With Everyday Mobile

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10:00AM August 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Woolworths is expanding into the mobile telephony market with a branded offering aimed at people who find the notion of variable call rates confusing. More »


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Last Week’s Best Posts

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8:30AM August 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week. We highlight the best instant messengers on the block, identify the best 3G broadband deals in Australia and much more. More »


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Make Homemade Dog Treats

8:00AM August 3, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If homemade dog treats sound appealing because of the questionable nature of pet food manufacturing, or you just want to build a better dog biscuit, then this tutorial is for you. More »


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Project Playlist Helps You Find And Play New Music

7:00AM August 3, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Project Playlist is an all-in-one song search engine, playlist maker, and ring tone generator, giving it one-stop appeal for your daily free tune finding. More »


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Store Leftover Paint Properly For Maximum Shelf Life

6:00AM August 3, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Millions of gallons of paint go to waste every year, often because it wasn’t put away properly. Here’s how to make sure the leftover cans from your home projects stay fresh and ready for future touch-ups. More »


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DIY Citronella Candles Cheaply Banish Mosquitoes

5:00AM August 3, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Citronella candles are an effective way to keep mosquitoes away, but the quality makes can be pricey, and don’t last as long as most people would like. Make your own for some potent and long-lasting protection. More »