Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Page 2
Work

Google Chrome Turns On Extensions By Default On The Dev Channel

Starting today, all builds in Google Chrome’s dev channel will have extension support enabled by default—meaning Chrome is one step closer to the kind of extensibility that keeps Firefox die-hards from switching.


Work

How To Call In Sick Without Looking Like You’re Faking It

No matter how healthy you try to be, odds are you may catch a bug or two. Here’s how to tell the boss that you’re going to stay home without appearing suspect.


Money

Australian Pricing For New iPod Models

Lifehacker AU

Apple’s new model iPods are, as expected, all over the news today, but the biggest question for many of us is: what do they cost? Here’s the Australian pricing.


Work

Control Where Chrome And Firefox Open Links With Modifier Clicks

The Official Google Chrome Blog highlights three simple but useful shortcuts for controlling exactly what happens when you click a link in Chrome. Incidentally, they also work exactly the same in Firefox, so whichever you prefer, read on for the refresher.


Fix

Use The One Layer Rule To Cook Flavourful Meals

Virtually anyone can cook a meal, but a good meal generally requires a modicum of culinary expertise. Men’s Health suggests applying the one layer rule for better results next time you’d like to treat your taste buds to a delectable dish.


Design

The N.UN Tribute Desktop

Reader Cliche7′s desktop uses the N.UN customisation suite to completely revamp the user interface, with everything from visual styles to the BBLean alternate desktop shell.


Work

TinyGrab Captures And Shares Your Screen

Mac OS X: TinyGrab makes instant screenshot sharing a snap on the Mac. With a simple keyboard command and a free account, you can share screenshots in a matter of seconds.


Fix

Securely Destroy Your Credit Card In Fifteen Slices

Identity theft happens, which is why knowing how to safely cut and discard your expired credit cards is worth knowing. Money weblog Wallet Pop offers their take on how to do so properly.


Fix

iPhone And iPod Touch OS 3.1 Available For Download

iPhone/iPod touch only: Apple today announced an update to iPhone OS 3.1 today, introducing a new “Genius” recommendation feature for the App Store. bug fixes and performance boosters, and several other small but worthwhile updates.


Work

iTunes 9 Improves Syncing, Network Sharing And More

Windows/Mac OS X: The biggest software announcement at today’s Apple event comes in the form of iTunes 9, the newest release of the popular desktop media player.