Apple pushed a Performance Update out for certain models running Leopard or Snow Leopard last evening, aiming to fix occasional hard drive performance issues the Mac maker says affects a small number of users. More »
When we asked earlier this week how readers preferred to access electronic books, we got a wide range of responses. An unscientific summary would be: there’s all sorts of devices in use, the iPhone is popular and we didn’t give enough credit to the Nintendo DS. But there’s clearly still room for a killer e-book reader, though whether that’s the Kindle seems open to debate.
Obviously concerned by the appearance of scammers pretending to be government representatives pushing conversion equipment, the government has rushed out a training scheme for retailers. More »
Whether printed or electronic books are your poison, voracious reading can be an expensive habit. Here’s our top ways to keep reading for less. More »
Our modern instinct when we need a plumber, builder or other tradie is often to hit the nearest browser for some heavy-duty searching. If you need more extensive work done, however, it may make more sense to advertise and let the workers come to you. More »
Readers offer their best tips for hiding icons on the desktop, saving your eyes from your gadgets’ bright LED lights and more. More »
Coverage of public transport options on Google Maps continues to incrementally improve. Cairns is the latest city to include a public transport option when offering directions, covering bus services in the greater Cairns area. More »
