Java-enabled phones: Opera Mini, the saviour of phones with less-than-awesome pre-installed browsers, is available in in a beta version of its fifth release, with an overhauled look, tabbed browsing, Speed Dial startup links, password management and more helpful tweaks. More »
If you’re a fan of having a completely empty desktop but want to keep the functionality of Windows 7′s recycle bin, the TechSpot blog details how to get a Recycle Bin icon on your taskbar that accepts drag-and-drop deletions. More »
Calendars adorned with glamorous photos are a staple of the Christmas gift scene, but not everyone wants that kind of design. The Australian Newsagency Blog highlights a stark alternative, offering “No kitties, no flower, no inspirational quotes, no babies. Just 12 big blank grids for 2010″. More »
Lean legs are often perceived as more attractive and healthier, but it turns out that having thighs that are too thin can increase your risk of a heart attack. More »
Yesterday’s announcement that Telstra will be forced to split its existing infrastructure business from the rest of the companyis going to be fodder for news journalists and communications junkies for months to come. But what difference will it make to the average Internet user? More »
YouTube likes to promote the importance of user-generated content, but when it comes to what people actually view on the site, it turns out commercially-produced video — particularly music videos and movie trailers — are the most popular choice. More »
Linux.conf.au is one of the key geek gatherings down under. The schedule for next year’s event, which is being held in Wellington (New Zealand, not New South Wales), has now gone live, promising sessions on everything from Wiimote hacking to the impact of Microsoft on open source. More »
You’ve got a myriad ways to procrastinate, but unsurprisingly none of them will help you meet that looming deadline. Next time the distraction urge hits, weblog Zen Habits suggests thinking small instead of not thinking at all. More »
