Windows/Mac/Linux: Adobe is offering up a “prerelease” of its inescapable Flash software, adding in GPU acceleration for H.264 video in Windows, multitouch support and bug fixes. Anyone with Adobe AIR apps can also grab a 2.0 prerelease of that platform. More »
The first stage of Project Cleanup is going through my many possessions and working out which ones I should keep. And while there’s pleasure to be had in rediscovering old treasures, there’s even more pleasure to be had in chucking some of them out. More »
The SME Technology Summit in Sydney on December 1 covers the key technology topics small businesses need to examine: social media, online marketing and site design, and selling goods via the Internet. Not only is Lifehacker a media partner for the event, we’re also offering readers the chance to purchase discount registration or win one of two passes to the summit. More »
Baby equipment like change tables isn’t much use when your kids get older. Passing it on to another family is always an option, but for a more elaborate solution, you can convert it into a light box. More »
One of the big complaints about Foxtel Downloads is the fact it’s not available for 64-bit Windows users (let alone Mac or Linux). Foxtel still doesn’t have an official timeline for cross-platform support, but with a little messing around it is possible to access downloads on 64-bit Windows. More »
Readers offer their best tips for switching browsers with a hotkey, scheduling work time with rotating wallpapers, and using Gmail quicklinks as a to-do list. More »
There’s a lot of malware out there, and that’s a major nuisance, but here’s a glimmer of good news: Australians are a bit less likely than the average netizen to end up with viruses or other nasties on their systems. More »
With excess cash in short supply these days, no-one wants to feel like a gift given is unappreciated. Ensure the people on your gift-giving list enjoy themselves by giving an experience instead of stuff. More »
Windows/Mac/Linux (Adobe AIR): We’ve written about a lot of desktop clients that are essentially site-specific browsers (SSBs), but free AIR client Google Tasks helps you consolidate your clients by allowing access to most Google apps in mobile form. More »
If you’ve got a Windows Mobile device running the 6.0 or 6.1 system, you can now grab any of the roughly 800 apps in the Windows Mobile Marketplace. More »
