Apple’s killed off the 40GB Apple TV model and dropped in the 160GB model at the $329 price mark. Whether it heralds a new line of Apple TVs on the way or a last call for the “hobbyist” device, it makes for some pretty cheap storage and a super-easy way to cut your cable and stream your media with Boxee. All you’ll need beyond the Apple TV and free Boxee software is an HDMI cable and a 4GB USB drive—oh, and the high-definition TV, of course. [Apple Store via Gizmodo]
Google’s built-in options let you filter your searches to show “Recent” or “Past 24 hours” results, but a quick URL tweak can give searchers near-real-time results. With a bookmarklet, you can activate Google’s semi-hidden real-time results on any search. More »
So it’s not just 3G mobile broadband we’re addicted to: new figures suggest that the Australian love affair with mobile phones (and associated services) shows no sign of waning. More »
Not sure if you’ve chewed up all your data allowance on your Optus iPhone? While you’ve always been able to check your account details online, Optus is now offering a free iPhone application to keep track of that information. More »
Whether your trip is a globe-straddling epic or a simple capital city hop, being in your preferred seat can make all the difference. Fortunately, there’s plenty of resources online to help with seat planning. More »
PowerPoint straddles the presentation software market like a colossus, but if you only occasionally dabble in building presentation decks, then the terminology can seem pretty confusing. Microsoft’s Crabby Office Lady blog runs through the basics for people who think placeholders belong on the dining room table. More »
Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week: More »
