You may get a lot of Google Docs links emailed to you, but their URLs tell you nothing about what’s inside. A new Gmail Labs feature shows you the name and a text preview of Docs files shared via Gmail. More »
It’s always an embarrassing social moment — trying to pretend you’ve seen a hugely important movie which you know nothing about. BBC News helps you fake your way with bluffers’ summaries of classic movies, including Gone With The Wind and Citizen Kane. More »
Actor and adventurer Charley Boorman might specialise in roaming the world on motorbikes and other odd vehicles, but his ultimate travel essential turns out not to be mechanical at all. More »
Twitter has many handy uses, and here’s a nifty new one: using it to create a live tracking system for social sports. More »
After more than 20 years in development, it’s no wonder that Photoshop is packed with features even experienced users don’t often run into. Photoshop expert Helen Bradley runs down ten useful but lesser-known features in the well-regarded image editing package. More »
Those Australian states which follow daylight savings have already made the switch, but Western Australia this year decided not to continue with a test of daylight saving. That might be good news for Perth curtains, but it means a bit of messing around with settings for Windows-using WA residents. More »
Individual storage compartments for sorting everyday objects is always good for workspace organisation. Like a cafeteria tray for your junk drawer or home office, this simple, pre-built storage system is an easy, inexpensive and attractive DIY when you’ve got some PVC on-hand. More »