Setting Gmail to always use a secure connection (connecting with https://) is a good idea for many reasons, but doing so had, for a long time, prevented users of Google’s customised iGoogle pages from accessing their Gmail. More »
Whether it’s for a place to work on the road or just a day-boosting jolt, a good cafe is something to cherish. Beanhunter lets you hunt down cafes across the globe, with an emphasis on independent proprietors rather than Gloria Jeans and the like. More »
It’s well-recognised that notebook sales are now outstripping desktop PCs, but within the notebook category, netbooks are also claiming an increasing chunk of the market. More »
Travelling means dealing with unfamiliar currencies, and if you’re not careful you can spend a lot more than you expect because of the relative differences in value. Here’s some tips to ensure you don’t end up blowing your budget. More »
Queenslanders will be waiting a while for Wi-Fi on trains, and now Adelaide has stolen a jump on BrisVegas, rolling out a bus which includes free Wi-Fi services for all the passengers. More »
Jetstar is promising SMS-based boarding passes from November, and a similar project is on the Qantas radar, but it’s the overseas carriers who seem to be delivering on the phone front. British Airways rolled out a mobile check-in option last November, and now Air Canada is allowing check-in and other functions via the iPhone. More »
Business author, blogger, and speaker Seth Godin suggests a simple, sneaky little trick to push your (slightly audacious) ideas past your boss. His suggestion: Add some {brackets}. More »
As if you needed another reason to get and stay in shape, a new study has concluded that obese and overweight people have “significantly less” brain tissue than persons who are of normal weight. More »
