Tech thinker Anil Dash gets “uncharacteristically nerdy” and breaks down the process he used to install Windows 7 in Boot Camp — and then get access to it from OS X, without rebooting, using the free virtualisation software VirtualBox. More »
Submitting your tax return via an agent or accountant and want to make sure there’s no mistakes? The Australian Taxation Office has produced a list of common errors made by agents, worth double-checking before you sign off your return. More »
Sick of trying to clean soap crud out of the built-in crevice in your bathroom? Don’t even have that option? IKEA Hacker highlights an easy-to-make soap stand constructed from a candlestick and a pie dish. More »
Identity theft and the loss of personal data often come across as peculiarly impersonal crimes committed by shadowy gangs from countries you never heard of in geography class. But while protecting against those threats with regular updates and solid anti-virus tools is important, you also need to think about how personal information can be abused by people you actually know. More »
One of the better features in Facebook (and now both Picasa and iPhoto) is people-tagging — allowing users to identify who’s in a picture by mousing over the image. Starting today, Flickr’s joined in the fun. More »
Paying for map upgrades is one of the more annoying but essential features of using a GPS. Australian GPS developer Navig8r is promoting “free map updates for life”, but it pays to read the fine print. More »
Foxtel Downloads doesn’t really cut it, so will it be up to Microsoft to provide a comprehensive video-on-demand system? Nick over at Gizmodo has been putting the Zune Video Marketplace on Xbox Live through its paces, and he’s pretty impressed with what he sees. More »
