Windows 7′s taskbar lets you pin any running program to the taskbar for easy future access, but it treats folders like second-class sub-items of the Explorer icon. Create a fake “program” to pin individual folder shortcuts to your taskbar. More »
We’ve learnt to be skeptical of Chrome OS rumours, but PC World picks up on a manufacturing news tip about at least one netbook manufacturer possibly installing “preview builds” of Google’s Chrome Operating System and shipping those devices in late October. More »
Android: If you’re unable to read your Android device’s screen, either temporarily (while driving) or permanently, the free Talking RSS Reader can jump into your Google Reader account and read the news to you in a synthesised voice. More »
Daylight saving kicks off on Sunday October 4 (everywhere except Queensland, WA and the NT). Don’t forget to adjust the time on the tech floating around your home first thing on Sunday morning. More »
There’s lots of options online for planning how many drinks you need for a party. On the heels of our write-ups of how to calculate that number by hand and an automated option from Dan Murphy’s, readers pointed to another useful site, this time from liquor retailer 1st Choice. More »
These days, posting photos of your child on Facebook or Flickr is a standard way of sharing key moments. Those services are useful and free, but lack structure. Online baby journal Kidmondo is an alternative way of keeping a record of your child’s development. More »
Having being repeatedly swooped by magpies as a child, I’d personally like councils to shoot them all. Failing that, knowing where they can be found is a useful step for planning a hassle-free trip. More »
There’s plenty of ways to access free Wi-Fi, but a new one is always welcome, so a promotional campaign from ANZ to offer freebie access in some cafes and other locations is good news for road warriors. More »
