Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Work

Make Small Changes To Greatly Improve Your Physical Workspace

11:30PM September 23, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Many of us spend quite a lot of time in our workplaces yet spend precious little time thinking about how that workspace is laid out. It’s time to assess the state of your workplace and improve it. More »


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NewNewsWire 2.0 Better Integrates Google Reader With Your IPhone

10:40PM September 23, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

iPhone/iPod touch: Ever since the FeedDemon/NetNewsWire RSS readers announced exclusive Google Reader syncing, we’ve been waiting for that anywhere-you-go goodness to arrive on iPhones. Now it has, and NetNewsWire 2.0 is almost certainly better than Google Reader’s mobile site. More »


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DIY IKEA Handbag Rack

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4:30PM September 23, 2009 | Angus Kidman

We’ve noted the IKEA Signum cable manager for its intended function in the past, but with minimal repurposing it can also be a useful storage repository for handbag addicts. More »


Money

iDumpit BlackBerry App Offers Mobile-Exclusive Bargains

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3:00PM September 23, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Every developer appears to clamour to build iPhone applications, but online clearance store iDumpit has taken a different route, building a BlackBerry-only client instead. More »


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Enhance Your Wi-Fi Network Security

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1:00PM September 23, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Wireless networks free you up to use your laptop wherever you want at home, but they can represent a major security risk if you don’t set them up properly. Here’s some easy but often-neglected ways to enhance the security of your home (or office) Wi-Fi network. More »


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TicketChoice Adds Event Listings, Social Networking

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11:00AM September 23, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Ticket resale site TicketChoice has revamped its site, adding a calendar-style listing of upcoming events where people are selling spare tickets and tools to promote those sales on Twitter, Facebook and other sites. More »


Design

Get The Right Exposure To Shoot Better Concert Pics

9:30AM September 23, 2009 | Azadeh Ensha

Getting to see your favourite band in concert is fun, but preserving the night through photos can be tough, especially given the less than ideal stage lighting found at most venues. Next show, adjust accordingly by applying the optimal exposure settings. More »


Design

The Basics Of White Balance

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9:00AM September 23, 2009 | Angus Kidman

White balance is one of the settings which newbie photographers often ignore. However, if you’re regularly taking indoor shots, then adjusting the white balance can dramatically increase the quality of your photos. More »


Work

Google Chrome Frame Turns IE Into A FrankenChrome Browser

8:00AM September 23, 2009 | Adam Pash

Google today released a new browser plug-in called Google Chrome Frame that creates an unholy union between Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, rendering web pages in IE using Chrome’s rendering engine. More »


Work

The Best Cheap Office Upgrades

7:00AM September 23, 2009 | Dustin Luck

Sometimes the best way to give your workflow a boost is to give your workspace a makeover. Even if money’s a bit tight right now, there are cheap ways to spruce up the place where you’re earning your keep. More »