Sunday, August 16, 2009

Work

VideoSurf Provides Peeps At Video Links Before Clicking

8:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Firefox: Whether Rickrolling left you permanently scarred or you’re just a cautious link clicker, VideoSurf is an add-on for Firefox which not only lets you peek at a thumbnail of video links, but also gives you useful information about them. More »
Money

Squeeze Every Last Drop Out Of Product Dispensers

7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | The tricky containers that hold shampoo, lotion and condiments leave a lot to be desired when it comes to getting every last bit of the product out. Use these tricks to get your money’s worth. More »
Fix

Pick The Right Screws And Nails For The Job At Hand

5:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re a contractor, the charts and usage tips here will be old hat to you. For the rest of us, this chart helps make knowing which nail or screw to use less of a hit-or-miss prospect. More »
Fix

Top 10 Tricks For Creatively Hiding Your Stuff

2:00AM Kevin Purdy | Every kid has a creative stash for secret stuff, and that useful enthusiasm doesn’t have to die off just because we’ve traded treehouses for desks. See how you can hide money, files, workspaces and more in today’s Top 10. More »
Organise

Backup And Search Your Friends’ Tweets With Google Reader

1:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Thanks to a combination of RSS magic and Twitter API, it’s possible to search the tweets of everyone in your Twitter network with Google Reader. Here’s how to do it. More »