Monday, August 3, 2009

Work

Google Chrome To Get Cloud-Based Synchronisation

11:00PM 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 »
Fix

Reset Your Sleep Cycle With A 16-Hour Fast

9:30PM 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

2:00PM 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 »
Organise

Google Enhances Date Search Options

12:00PM 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 »
Communicate

Woolworths Goes For Phones With Everyday Mobile

10:00AM 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

8:30AM 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 »
Fix

Make Homemade Dog Treats

8:00AM 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 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 »
Fix

Store Leftover Paint Properly For Maximum Shelf Life

6:00AM 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 »
Fix

DIY Citronella Candles Cheaply Banish Mosquitoes

5:00AM 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 »